Southern Weddings

This might just be a little too much wedding awesomeness for a Wednesday morning.  (Or maybe it’s just the right amount?)  Christina + Mitch, photographed by Forever Photography, said “I do” at Hamilton Twelve in Austin, Texas.  The bride wowed in a lacy Enzoani sheath and vintage birdcage veil, but I think it’s her dramatic bouquet from Visual Lyrics that really steals the show.  Christina’s bridesmaids wore two-tone Vivienne Westwood frocks that are sleek + sophisticated, not to mention the perfect complement to their bouquets.  Our favorite detail?  The classic getaway car, naturally!

How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story. My mom and Mitch’s friend from high school worked together. They decided to set Mitch and me up on a blind date. We went to a restaurant for happy hour. My mom and Mitch’s friend and her husband all came with us for the meeting. Mitch and I hit it off immediately because we had lots of things in common. We went to the same college and although we did not meet there, it turns out the first college party I went to was at Mitch’s house! It turns out there were several times that we were in the same place at the same time but never actually met. My mom and Mitch’s friend left after an hour or so and before we knew it, we were the only ones left at the restaurant.
Describe the proposal: Mitch is not a planner. I never imagined him planning out this big production for the engagement. That’s just not him. We went to dinner at one of our favorite restaurants and after dinner we walked by Bailey, Banks & Biddle. We went in, picked out a ring and left as an engaged couple. That’s it!
Three adjectives that describe the day are: Fun, unique, modern
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: THE FLOWERS!!
What Southern details or traditions did you include in your celebration? We had an outdoor ceremony & reception. The bridesmaids all used parasols as props for the photos. My uncle is a published author (therefore an incredible writer!). He wrote a poem for my cousins wedding that I loved. I asked him if he’d do the same for my wedding. He wrote the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard. It was so personal. It combined aspects of both of our interests and personalities. It was one of the most meaningful parts of the day.
Tell us about finding your wedding dress: Blush Bridal Lounge was our first appointment of the day. We went in and immediately saw the dress hanging. It was the first dress I tried on and I knew instantly that it was “the one” and made for me. We cancelled all the other appointments we had that day. The search was so easy!