Romantic Plum and Merlot

At Casa Blanca in Round Rock, Texas with Tyler + Alaina

This exact day was Alaina & Tyler's SIX year anniversary of being together and that special feeling carried throughout the entire day. Sangria and wine tinted flowers decorated each table and filled the room with such vibrancy. Every detail was in place and set the mood for a romantic day to celebrate this beautiful couple's love story. The glowing bride was ready- her beautiful wedding dress was steamed, the perfume ready to spritz on her wrists and the sparkling jewelry was perfectly new, just waiting to be appreciated. 

White chairs for each guest were placed perfectly in rows on the back lawn. The alter was dressed to perfection with draping florals and bright greenery. And would you look at those stunning Kendra Scott earrings? I'm convinced, these are the wedding earrings of the year! They give off the most amazing art-deco meets glam look & capturing these beauties with the wine colored blooms make my heart so happy. 

The girls enjoyed their time together before the ceremony as they made the last touch ups and words of encouragement to the gorgeous bride. 

Alaina gave Tyler a very practical gift for him to wear for the day and with a sweet note reminding him to not be late! Tyler gifted his gorgeous bride with a very thoughtful book he had created by himself that includes photos of the two throughout their relationship. Tears starting flowing down Alaina's check and as she turned each page, her smile got bigger as she was reminded of all the good times they had shared leading up to this perfect day. I'll admit, I may have teared up a bit too as I captured this moment-I could tell, it was a powerful moment for her knowing she was about to committ herself to the man she had loved for six years!

The two opted not to see each other before the ceremony, but decided instead to share a prayer around the corner from one another as the officiant blessed their day. 

The ceremony music had started and as Alaina began slowly walking down the isle, Tyler couldn't help but react emotionally to his beautiful bride. He was about to make the most important decision of his life, and the moment overwhelmed him with joyful tears. He had been waiting to make her his wife and the moment was finally here.  

As the ceremony continued, the sweet words and profession of love bound the two together. They also had a small cross ceremony and the officiant explained that marriage takes three and to stay close to the Lord is what will help them last a lifetime. It was a very joyful and emotional ceremony and the two sealed the deal with a kiss. Just like that, Alaina & Tyler were married and were immediately smiling from ear to ear! 

Everyone celebrated the couple with delicious Italian food, strong drinks and fantastic dance moves. The pair had people sign a canvas photo they had enlarged from our Engagement session last year & that was their guest book-so creative! 

Alaina & Tyler, 

 I am sincerely grateful for you to have chosen me as your wedding photographer & had a great time meeting your friends and family. Everyone was so much fun & exceptionally welcoming of having me be a part of your big day. I truly hope your new marriage creates many blessings in each stage that it brings you both. My prayer for you both is that as you look back at these images, you remember the love you had for one another and try to bring that in to your future. I wish you both a life full of love, happiness,and impromptu dance parties! Together, may the years ahead be the best years of your life! Cheers!

With Love, 

Lyndsay Lyon

Special thanks to the wonderful vendors who helped make Alaina & Tyler's Wedding day unforgettable: 

Photography: Lyndsay Lyon Photography

Venue: Casa Blanca 

Flowers: HEB blooms

Catering: Ginos Italian Restaurant 

Videography: Crissman

DJ: Greenbelt DJ Productions

Photo booth: Keopix

Day of coordinator: Krysta  

Officiant: Cheryl Luke  (who works at this Church: Shoreline Church)

Hair & Makeup: Lola Beauty

Bridesmaids Dresses : Bill Levkoff  

Wedding Dress Brand: Lis Simon 

Wedding Dress Salon: Blue Bridal

Groom's Suit: Vera Wang 

Merlot Red & Midnight Blue

At Ranch Austin in Austin, Texas with Chris + Jacie

The warm sun gleamed down as Jacie & Chris stood hand in hand at the foot of the alter professing their lifelong commitment to one another. Bridesmaids to the left in gorgeous deep merlot colored gowns that draped to the ground. The groomsmen were to the right and were stunningly dashing in their Midnight Blue suits. Blush colored garden roses were mixed with wine colored blooms sprinkled throughout each bouquet. 

The details seemed to be so finely thought of-the gorgeous Deep Blue & Gold Invitation Suite, the spectacular Navy Kendra Scott Ocean-esque bride's earrings, chunky heeled strappy champagne heels and the perfectly placed gold geometric pendants hanging from the alter. This was the wedding of dreams y'all! Take a look for yourself!    

The two exchanged a few pretty amazing gifts to each other before the wedding. Chris bought Jacie a Chloe purse she had had her eye on and Jacie bought Chris a pair of really nice Luechese Classic Handmade boots. Both were very wedding worthy gifts & they were each equally excited as they unwrapped their thoughtful surprise. Jacie also gifted each of her bridesmaids, mother and (soon-to-be) mother-in-law with lovely Kendra Scott earrings! Chris gifted each of his groomsmen with a brand new pair of cognac wing tipped dress shoes, fancy dress socks, a tie & of course a cigar and a small bottle of liquor to get all the nerves out before the ceremony. They all took a shot just before go time! 

Jacie didn't want to let Chris see her before the isle, but she did insist on seeing her two brothers in her dress for a first look. The two brothers were speechless as they saw their gorgeous sister in her wedding gown for the very first time. She was such a stunning bride & her brothers were blown away with the sight of their beautiful sister just moments before she confessed her love to the love of her life. It was a really special moment-perfect actually.

The sweet smell of the flowers filled the air as the couple said their vows. The guests filled every seat eagerly waiting to witness the kiss between the two that would seal the deal. As the two were pronounced husband and wife, time stopped for if only for a moment as their lips locked. It was official.  Jacie & Chris were married and the joy that radiated over everyone present was so evident, it was almost as obvious as the sun shining on each person. These two belong together & this was the moment they had waited for their entire lives. Smiles were on every guest's face and laughter erupted in celebration and excitement  just knowing that Jacie & Chris were finally married! 

I learned that Chris has a rather pricey hobby. He enjoys purchasing & fixing up old vehicles -preferably old Ford trucks. He even bought Jacie her very own truck that he fixed up himself & presented to her for her birthday earlier in the year & she was absolutely thrilled & completely caught off guard. I was so impressed with these two & I am so happy they are together forever! Oh, and how adorable are the truck-shaped cookies they had at the dessert table?! Also, the floor length mirror with draping greenery and geometric table decorations were absolutely magazine-worthy adornments that set the romantic mood for the evening.

As I got to know a bit more about Jacie & Chris, I began seeing myself so invested in their love story & it was hard to not tear up when listening to their closest friends and family grab the mic to give a speech to show respect for the pair.

Jacie & Chris,

I am so honored that you chose me to capture your beautiful wedding day. The entire day was absolutely perfect & most importantly, you are husband and wife! I have no doubt you will travel this road very well together & I wish you both many many years of happiness and health together-or at least next to each other in your own re-modeled trucks! I can't wait to see what life brings for you both. I hope you remember this day always & when you look back at these images, you immediately remember how in love you were & carry that feeling in to that moment. You are both blessed to have each other, so celebrate each day like you celebrated each other on this day. May your future be full of smiles and genuine love.

With Love,

Lyndsay

Special thanks to all of the fabulous vendors who made this wedding a reality for Jacie & Chris!

The Creative Team:

Coordination, Florals & Lighting: Valerie Miller Events (Valerie & Nicolet)

Venue: Ranch Austin (Katie, Chris & Melissa)

Photographer + Video : Lyndsay Lyon Photography (Lyndsay-Photo/ Drew-Video)

Cake: Hill Country Cakery (Tammy)

Caterer: It's All Good BBQ (Dan)

Alcohol : Spec's Delivery (Evan Davis)

DJ & Lighting: Penguin Entertainment (Joshua Wilkinson)

Hair + Make-up: Lip Service (Billy & Jamie)

Jewelry: Kendra Scott

Rentals: Uptown Event Rentals

Photo Booth: Pixster (David)

Cookies: Friend of Bride & Groom

Bundt Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes (Samantha)

Officiant: Alex Stowell (Friend of Bride & Groom)

Sacred Oaks

At Camp Lucy Sacred Oaks Wedding in Dripping Springs, Texas with Cole + Kate

Elegant. Romantic. Glamorous. Genuine. These are the first words that come to mind when trying to describe this amazing wedding day at Camp Lucy. Kate was absolutely breathtaking in her wedding dress & Cole's suit gave him just the perfect amount of gentleman touch. These two were so eager to tie the knot & in the calmest of ways, it showed. A sense of assurance was in the air and not one nerve seemed to be on edge. It was as if they had known it would happen this magically their entire life & it was only a matter of time. 

They stood at the alter, hands held, eyes locked on the other & hearts overflowing with love. You could see the happiness in their eyes and in the slight upward curl created by the side of their lips as each minute seemed to slow down in that moment. The moment they would both commit to stand by one another for better or for worse for the rest of their lives. Sweeping in like a morning fog, a sense of serene sense of peace surrounded the two as they verbally confessed their love and devotion for one another. The couple soon sealed the deal with a kiss & the joyous audience, filled with all their V.I.P. guests, began to stand to their feet & applaud Kate & Cole's new marriage.

The sheer excitement of that moment carried over to each member of the couple's Bridal party as they enjoyed photos with the newlyweds in the field a short walk away. 

The reception for these two was off the charts fun which included a personal serenade by Kate's 10 year old sister, Amy. She beautifully sang 'At Last' & captured the entire audience's attention! Cole and his groomsman had the most epic dance off that was extremely encouraged by friends and family as they were cheered on. The most glamorous part of the night came when Kate changed out of her dress and slipped in to a clean white capri pant suit with killer gold stilettos to rock out the rest of the night. I'm telling you, she looked so absolutely fabulous, Beyonce would've been taking notes people! The send off was filled with sparklers as Cole perfectly dipped Kate & I was pretty impressed because I'm telling you, those heels the gorgeous bride was wearing were high! Fantastic couple. Extremely amazing ceremony & friends and family that wouldn't stop celebrating until they were told the lights would be shut off. Congrats you two! 

Kate & Cole, 

  Thank you for choosing me to capture your big day. I am so honored to have you each as clients & I cannot wait to see where this life takes you together. I am so happy you were able to go to Ireland for your honeymoon! I'm not going to lie, I was a bit jealous when I heard about all the fun you two were going to have- especially the skydiving over the Ireland rolling hills. I bet you truly had the best time ever. Your wedding day was a reminder to me that true love is one of the most valuable things a person can have in this life & yet, no one can purchase this type of genuine relationship. Just like the new growth on the little tree you watered during your ceremony, be sure to constantly feed your relationship with goodness and kindness as well and it will surely grow. Hey, I don't have all the answers to a perfect marriage & I've only been married for less than a year. I can say, however, be sure to remember what a special gift you have in one another &  if you ever get in to any type of disagreement, have a dance off to settle it- you can't be arguing when the person your life partner has the moves just right! I love y'all both & am excited to grow with you as a couple as you enjoy this new and blessed chapter of your lives together.

Cheers to you both Mr. & Mrs. Stapp! 

With Love, 

Lyndsay Lyon

Special thanks to all of the fabulous vendors who made this wedding a reality for Kate & Cole!

The Creative Team:

Wedding Planner: Tracy Collins 

Venue: Camp Lucy Sacred Oaks

Florist: Whim Floral

Cake: Sweet Treets Bakery

Caterer: Whim Catering  

DJ & Lighting: Toast Entertainment (Walter)

Hair + Make-up: Mission Stylehouse (Michelle)

Video: Ladybird

Jewelry: Kendra Scott

Officiant: Jimmy Cobb (childhood pastor)

Rentals: Whim Rentals

Hotel & Shuttles: Holiday Inn- Dripping Springs

Send Off Car: ExecuTesla

Favorites of 2017

2017 Wedding Favorites

Yes, this year has been full of gorgeous bouquets, jeweled high heels, beautiful wedding dresses on gorgeous brides & dapper men in suits. Most of all, however,  2017 has been a year full of magnificent gatherings to celebrate genuine love stories and I have been blessed to be able to capture these amazing moments. Here are just a few of my favorite moments, details and smiles. Please enjoy! 

Swoon-worthy Views

At The Long Center for the Preforming Arts in Austin, Texas with Pete + Paige

Oh my goodness, do I have something to share with you today! October 7, 2017 was the most popular wedding date of the year according to the knot.com. Paige & Pete's were the most perfect couple to take full advantage of this coveted Fall wedding date. Everything was planned meticulously in order to have everything perfect, and boy, was it! This wedding was everything you dream of when you think of the word classy.

The class started with the groom's hand-made suit to the lust-worthy jewelry and jeweled high heels that the gorgeous bride, Paige had ready to wear for her big day.  Everything was ravishingly sophisticated and as I walked in to the hotel room where the bride and bridesmaids were getting ready at the JW Marriott, the view from the window just so happen to face the exact direction of their venue across the river at The Long Center of Preforming Arts. As the beautiful bride, Paige was having her makeup completed, she kept an eye on the setup of their ceremony site from across the river. This happenstance created a sense of perfection as if everything was exactly where it should be-and might I mention, the view was phenomenal!   

He sat eagerly in the chair that had a view of downtown Austin & while he waited, Paige sent a gift over to him. As he opened the box, wondering what his wife-to-be was gifting to him, a huge smile swept across his face as he soon realized it was a book meant just for him. Each bridesmaid & groomsman treated me as though we had known each other forever and were very down to earth. Amazing details, perfect wedding date and Bridal party aside, Paige & Pete were the true reason I was looking forward to being able to capture the love on this wedding day for so long. As I got to know Paige & Pete throughout their long Engagement, I began to really enjoy being around the two. They just have a loving sense about them & my eagerness for the wedding day to arrive had been growing. Finally We loaded up & headed over to The Long Center, where the bride & groom first saw each other for their First Look. But first, Paige & her father had a First Look moment as well. It was hard not to tear up myself, knowing how important these moments are to each of them.  

Standing in front of The Long Center, Pete turned around to see his beautiful bride. In that moment, Paige began to tear up with happiness as Pete looked at her in awe. The fun loving relationship between the two was unmistakable as they both grinned ear to ear. 

It was time. It was the moment they had been preparing for their entire lives & everything was in it's perfect place. They were ready to say the truest words they will ever say. A thin veil of clouds covered the Austin skyline, hovering over the guests and embracing the bride and groom. He stood across from her, tall and dapper, with a secure smile, a quiet confidence, and, of course, in his sharp navy blue handmade tuxedo. A classic look for a classy groom. Her gaze met his, and in her white sleek dress, with bright, hopeful, adoring eyes and trusting hands, a gentle heart, and an eager soul, she began to say her vows. 

Just like that, they were officially husband and wife and very ready to start the celebrations!

After a fantastic evening filled with delicious food, dancing with friends and family, Paige & Pete were sent off in a very Austinite way-by pedicab! Everything was absolutely incredible & most importantly, the pair became one. 

To Paige and Pete, thank you for trusting me with capturing your big day for y'all. I really do cherish you both and hope that when you look at these memories and moments, now and forever, you’ll always be reminded of why you truly love each other and bring a smile to your face. Cheers to you both- I pray you have a strong marriage and continue to create many more fun memories down the road together!

With Love, 

Lyndsay

Special thanks to all of the fabulous vendors who made this wedding a reality for Paige & Pete!

The Creative Team:

Wedding Planner: Emily Vidal

Getting ready Location: The JW Marriot

Venue: The Long Center of Preforming Arts

Florist: Merveille Event Design

Cake: Classic Cakes by Lori

Caterer: Sterling Events 

DJ & Lighting: Altared Weddings & Events

Hair: Urban Hair (Hair by Casey)

Make-up: Rae Cosmetics (Allan) 

Jewelry: Kendra Scott

Pedi-Cab: Jeremy Dzal

Officiant: Doyle High

Farm and Fresh

At Reneau Farm's Wedding in New Braunfels, Texas with Brandon + Sarah

The smell of flowers filled the air as I walked up the steps of a quaint, but welcoming house that was perfectly placed on the property of Reneau Farms. I knew that New Braunfels, Texas was a great town and as I stopped on the spacious patio to take it all in, I looked in to the horizon & my thoughts were confirmed. I could see nothing but the Texas hill county as the sun perfectly hit the green grass. I had never been to this venue before, but it immediately began to make a good impression as I smelled the fresh cut grass, I could see the property was well maintained. This was going to be a great wedding day.

 Contagious laughter filled the air as Sarah, the bride, and her closest friends were getting dolled up for the big day. Everything was perfectly ready to go-bridesmaids dresses steamed, flowers all bundled in to each bouquet & perfume just waiting to be sprayed. The bead work that decorated Sarah's wedding dress was absolutely stunning. 

Little did Brandon know, that while he was getting in to his suit to prepare for the big day, Sarah had just read the words he had written for her moments before they were about to walk down the isle. Tears of joy rolled down her face as she read his words and the realization of what was about to happen started to sink in. She began to smile again!

The bridesmaids were quick to help Sarah make sure she was absolutely perfect and ready to walk down the isle.  The spacious white patio was the perfect place for the 'First Look' between Sarah & her father. 

Friends and family gathered to witness the beautiful ceremony between Sarah & Brandon. The gorgeous scenery of the farm painted the backdrop with old chapel stained glass windows behind the alter. As their promises of love to one another were proclaimed, a few tears were shed and a long awaited kiss to seal the deal was embraced by both the bride and groom. As soon as they kissed to make it official, they began to smile from ear to ear and their closest friends and family stood to their feet to cheer them on as they walked down the isle as newlyweds for the very first time! 

As the sun set, the couple enjoyed the gorgeous Texas hill country views as guests were entertained with a few drinks and taking snapshots of themselves to put in the couple's guest book. Everyone celebrated with the couple as the daylight began to slip below the horizon. 

To Sarah & Brandon, The connection between you was truly authentic-full of smiles and gentle gestures towards one another-only the kind of interaction that is between two people who truly love each other. You both looked at each other with eyes that said "I got the better end of the deal!" Thank you for allowing me to serve you on your big day & I truly wish you both the very best marriage. Cheers to a long & happy life together!

With Love,

Lyndsay Lyon

The Wedding Team...

Planner: Blaize , Bailee & Hamila from Lively Events

Photographer: Lyndsay Lyon & Madalyn Lyon

Venue: Reneau Farms

Catering: Teka Molino

Floral Design: The Flower Girl

DJ: Toast Entertainment

Beauty Artist: Emmie Ambrose

Cake: 2Tarts

Officiant: Michael (Uncle)

Vintage Rentals: CRU

Rentals: Peerless

Villa Victory

At Vintage Villas in Austin, Texas with Jim + Janice

This wedding was on February 18, 2017 at Vintage Villas. The setting was absolutely gorgeous with the sun slowly sinking behind the horizon just after the ceremony and not to mention, all guests were facing the alter, which was overlooking the lake!