MarinaWanders Photography always comes up with some unique ideas for styled shoots. One of our last bridal-styled shoots was at a playground!
This styled elopement shoot was photographed at the Wimberly Texas HEB grocery store.












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MarinaWanders Photography always comes up with some unique ideas for styled shoots. One of our last bridal-styled shoots was at a playground!
This styled elopement shoot was photographed at the Wimberly Texas HEB grocery store.
The Mina dress is handmade in Lakeland by designer Desireé.
Photography by Brittany Borders Photography
Heels by Betsey Johnson
Photographer @kaylarodriguezphotos
Organizer @carolinairaisphoto
Day of Coordinator @klatch.events
Arch @klatch.events
Tables/Linens/Decor @weliketopartyevents
Bar Cart @tipsytravelerbar
Gowns @desireemariedesign
HMUA @emcbeautie
Stationery @pimenteldesignstudio
Cake @icedbytaylor
Florals @thefancyflorals
Signage @weddingsignsnmore
Treats @sweet_sensationss1
Models: @canvasofcaity
Follow me to BLB Hacienda Wedding Venue in Orlando, FL. It’s a spacious venue with much to offer including scenery, animal friends like retired Disney Clydesdale horses, donkeys, and even a peacock!
Photos: @laughwithoutfearphotography
Organizer @carolinairaisphoto
Styling/DOC @lanasstyle_
Venue @blbhaciendaweddings
Decor @velveteventsorlando
Gowns @desireemariedesign
HMUA @emcbeautie
Balloons @sweet_sensationss1
Models @twoboholovers + @amaliaespinosa
Stationery @saniquecalligraphy Cake @icedbytaylor
Welcome Sign @signed.bytaylor
Tipsy Trailer @tipsytravelerbar
I'm a space cowboy
Bet you weren't ready for that
I’m a sucker for winter weddings and pinecones! See our interpretation of a Winter Florida Wedding from our styled shoot below. This is my first styled shoot since moving back to Florida, FL photographers/stylists/planners hit me up! Cue the christmas music.
Felicity
Gardenia
Ellie
Organizer @carolinairaisphoto
Styling/DOC @lanasstyle_
Venue @blbhaciendaweddings
Decor @velveteventsorlando
Gowns @desireemariedesign
HMUA @emcbeautie
Balloons @sweet_sensationss1
Models @twoboholovers + @amaliaespinosa
Stationery @saniquecalligraphy
Cake @icedbytaylor
Welcome Sign @signed.bytaylor
Tipsy Trailer @tipsytravelerbar
Published recently on Glamour and Grace Blog, this elegant styled shoot was inspired by Parisian vibes and yellow tones.
The Felicity gown can be styled in many different ways, but its silk chiffon and lace appliques make it romantic, light, ethereal, and perfect for a spring wedding.
Photography: Kendra Cates Photography | Venue: Atelier Dujour | Design and Florals: Maruwa Design Floristry and Events | Videography: Tamarack Film Co. | Desserts: Banquette Bakery | Beauty: Beauty By Shawna | Rentals: The Party Place | Harpist: Beth Evans Harp | Dress: Desiree Marie Design | Model: Jessica Morin | Submitted by Published + Pretty via Matchology
Real couple Kelly and Elizabeth modelled for our styled shoot at the Desert Compass Inn this past spring with travelling/elopement photographer, Erin Venable Photography.
The Desert Compass is a trendy vacation rental property in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It looks so cute and it would be a perfect wedding venue for any one of the boho dresses from my Southwest Bridal collection.
Kelly is wearing the Thunderbird gown and paired it with matching turquoise earrings and leather boots. Our model Kelly made the earrings she is modelling. They are campitos turquoise made with repurposed leather. Check out more of her work on Instagram @kellyhorriganhandmade
Fun Fact: The fringe on the Thunderbird gown has been updated with a brighter polyester fringe instead of the original cotton fringe that got too messy and wadded up after the first styled shoot. I love natural fibers just as much as anyone, but with dresses that are going to be worn multiple times, like my dresses for styled shoots, sometimes a manufactured fiber is the way to go to be time and cost-effective. With that being said, I absolutely recommend natural fibers (silk, cotton, linen) for your wedding day, since you are going to be only wearing them once and they are more luxurious.
Planner: @bridges_and_co
Venue: @highpointeestate
Photographer: @rootedtrumpetphotography
Florist: @floraldesignsbyrandi
Rentals: @monarcheventatx
Dresses: @desireemariedesign
Invitation Suite: @grey.meets.gold
Beer Burros: @sweetmagnoliaeventstx
HAMU: @sonarbeautyandbridalatx
Cake: @sweettreetsbakery
Model: Bri @fitmissbri
Model: Corey @cmercke
@hannahwilliamsphotographyllc and @jadehayesphotographyllc
models: @yeasky & @mitchellc81
CREDITS
Planner/Coordinator: @next_chapter_weddings
Venue: @luxvitaevents
Backdrops: @mulberry_basket
Artificial Bouque: @lonestarflorals
Tablescape & Fresh Flowers: @all.the.pretty.things.htx
Stationery: @autumnfoxdesigns
Calligrapher: @le_le_lines
Cake: @theglutencakery
HAMU: @brittneyjohnsonmakeup
Bride: Angie
Photographer Lauren Tortella
So often we see weddings/elopements take place during the evenings and photos are always great at the 5 o’clock hour, but have you considered a morning elopement in the park, with that gorgeous morning sun?
Marie Antoinette vibes
Give us all the macaroons please Crema Bakery
Looking like a princess in medieval times having a gorgeous fancy brunch in the park
Gown// Savannah Gown
Photographer// Alex Ann Photography
Location// Circle C Metropolitan Park
Stylist and Planners// Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots
Bride // Ashley Sykora
Groom// Adnower Jae
Florals// Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots
Jewelry// Kendra Scott
stationery// Unlost Calligraphy Co.
Hair Artist// Mely’s Hair Design
Decor// Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots
Linens// Last Call Rentals
Bakery: Crema Bakery + Cafe
Arch: Austin Wedding Arch Rentals
Alex Ann Photography
Coordinator Sarah Helm
Makeup Magoliagirakeup
Hair kassistevens
Floral Wildwoodwedtx
Dream Team:
Photography: @katieknottsphoto
Hair + Makeup: @rievbeauty
Planning + Design: @thegroovyweddingco
Venue: @villa_antonia
Florist: @christieturnerdesigns
Stationary: @theprintedbride
Videography: @huckleberryweddingfilms
Gown: @desireemariedesign
Rentals: @premiereeventsaustin
Charcutiere: @luxboardsatx
Cake: @simplydeliciouscustomcakes
Models: @ashleyysykora @leauramullins @jackhedrick
Jewlery: @shopgraceandcharm
Car: @babybluedrivesforyou
Just a few sneaks before Hannah with Rooted Trumpet Photography is finished with the whole gallery from our styled shoot at the HighPointe Estate in Liberty Hill, Texas.
Ellie gown
Felicity gown
The Dewdrop gown may sound familiar but I updated it recently and wanted to re-introduce her. She was photographed by several photographers at this styled shoot so these are just some of the first ones I got back from Ericka Geier Photography, more to come!
The Dewdrop gown is made with seaweed-style coral sequin stretch fabric, nude knit lining (bodice), silk chiffon, and silk charmeuse. She was designed for the modern bride who loves comfort, pink, and sparkles. Perfect for a beach wedding, a modern downtown wedding, or a pink modern elegant wedding at Houston’s Lux Vita. (see below)
Changes made to the Dewdrop gown:
Added silk chiffon ties at the center back to hold the dress on better because of the deep V in the front and back.
Added a zipper at the center back so it can fit more models/brides. (Pull-over style previously because the top is stretchy)
LOVE the pink velvet chairs and crushed pink velvet table cover. Next Chapter Weddings is amazing at styling weddings.
CREDITS
Planner/Coordinator: @next_chapter_weddings
Venue: @luxvitaevents
Backdrops: @mulberry_basket
Artificial Bouque: @lonestarflorals
Tablescape & Fresh Flowers: @all.the.pretty.things.htx
Stationery: @autumnfoxdesigns
Calligrapher: @le_le_lines
Cake: @theglutencakery
HAMU: @brittneyjohnsonmakeup
Bride: Angie
Photographer: Ericka Geier Photography
Huckleberry Wedding Films
Song: "Feels Like" by HRDLY (provided by Musicbed)
Photography: @katieknottsphoto
Hair + Makeup: @rievbeauty
Planning + Design: @thegroovyweddingco
Venue: @villa_antonia
Florist: @christieturnerdesigns
Stationary: @theprintedbride
Videography: @huckleberryweddingfilms
Gown: @desireemariedesign
Rentals: @premiereeventsaustin
Charcuterie: @luxboardsatx
Cake: @simplydeliciouscustomcakes
Models: @ashleyysykora @leauramullins @jackhedrick
Jewelry: @shopgraceandcharm
Car: @babybluedrivesforyou
Darlin’ Wedding Gown worn by model Chelsea Mattison.
2nd model pictured wearing the Ellie long sleeve lace gown worn by model Kristina Kerr
Design + Planning: @thegroovyweddingco
Photography: @mackenziesmithphoto
Venue: @thewinfieldinn
Rentals: @modernpicnics
Floral: @moonflorastudio
Hair: @stylesbyv
Stationary: @ox.ink
Makeup: @harshalani
Rentals: @alpalitaustin
Balloons: @kiwisparty
Bakery: @wombakery
Copywrite: @kidd_you_not
Models: @_chelseamattison @madilage @basically_maggies (Kristina Kerr)