Anthology Photography » Austin's Best Wedding Photographers

Kristen and Nick share their story:

“Kristen was born in Houston, Texas, but has lived the majority of her life in the Austin area, moving when she was 5. Originally born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Nick moved to the Austin area around the same time as Kristen’s family. They were both involved in the same activities — soccer and swimming — growing up, unknowingly crossing paths with one another in the community, though they never actually met. They even are sitting right next to each other in a swim team photograph when they were about 7 years old, though it took another 7 years for them to meet.

Nick & Kristen met Freshman year at Round Rock High School and started dating January 20, 2003. With a mutual interest in soccer they began what is now their 9 year romance. Traveling abroad to Europe, as well as leaving Austin to attend college at The University of Oklahoma, they both have a passion for traveling and sight seeing. It was after going on a week long cruise to attend a friend’s wedding in the Caribbean in June of 2010 that Nick began seriously looking for a ring. Three weeks later, on July 11th, Nick proposed during halftime of the World Cup Final while they were at the beach vacationing with Nick’s family, totally surprising Kristen. Of course she said yes!

Venturing to Norman, they both graduated from The University of Oklahoma — Kristen, in May of 2011 with a degree in Graphic Design and Nick with a Multidisciplinary Science degree a year prior. They are both currently living in Austin with their Australian Shepherd Mix dog, Maximus.”

Kendel and Christopher got hitched at the Winfield Inn in Kyle, TX. Before the ceremony, they exchanged gifts. Christopher chose a beautiful necklace for his bride, and for her groom, Kendel picked out the perfect rifle! They know each other so well…

Our favorite detail was the sunglass-strewn table, a gift for guests, alongside a chalkboard message: “Don’t get blinded by our love!” So cute. Also ultra cute, was their ring-bearer. He was a few-month-old premie baby – wearing the tiniest suit I have ever seen!

Sharleen and James tied the knot in a lovely morning ceremony that may have broken a record for the most tears shed, ever. And I’m not just talking about myself… There was the first time James and Sharleen saw each other in private, the time during the ceremony when the officiant read aloud the story of how they met and fell in love, the time at the reception when Sharleen surprised her sister with a special dance with their father (he’d had to miss her wedding because of an emergency, and they’d never gotten their dance), and just after that, when James sang “Feeling Groovy” to his mom during their dance… The whole room was a mess, trust me. We laughed a lot, too, though! When James saw Sharleen coming down the aisle, he had the greatest expression (captured in the photo above), and Sharleen totally tried to jump the gun and kiss James before the officiant told them it was okay! I think everybody felt the same way we did – the end just came way too fast! Sharleen and James exited to a shower of birdseed and left for their honeymoon in Italy and France (well, *that’s* nothing to cry about…)!

Green Pastures was the perfect backdrop, and served an impossibly delicious brunch (Biscuits and gravy? Game over, folks. But there was so much more! And all so tasty!!). Craig, the genius of Photosynthesis, created the gorgeous silver and purple florals.

Joy says, “Who could believe that two people from Kansas would find each other in Austin, TX?  It started back in April 2010. My mom was getting married to Dan in his backyard.  I was there helping with the garden and decorations.   Dan’s son came with his best friend, Nathan, to help. Right when Nathan walked in he wanted to know who had the KU sticker on their car!  Of course that was a great way to start a conversation because he is a K-state fan.  For the next 14 months our relationship grew into love.
In June of 2011 we went to San Francisco to celebrate my 30th birthday and our one year anniversary together.  We were there for 5 days.  In that time we rode across the golden gate bridge, visited Coit Tower, ate at some amazing restaurants and went to Napa. Nathan had the ring on his neck virtually the whole week!!!  He was able to hide it on his necklace and put it under his sweater the whole time.  On the last day of our trip we went to watch the Giants play the Rockies.  For nearly 3 innings a hard drizzle came down.  He almost proposed on the big screen.  We probably would have been booed out of the stadium because of my Rangers hat!

When we got back to the hotel my make up had worn off and I was determined that he was not going to ask on this trip.  Nathan asked if I wanted to grab a drink in the hotel lounge and I was all for it!  So I left the cell phone and camera behind for the first time all week.  While we were sitting there Nathan started talking about our relationship and all that we had done in the past year and that week.  Then he said that there was only one thing that would make it perfect and he asked if I would marry him!”