Mark & Lorna had a romantic garden wedding at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort. Both families flew in for the special occasion from England and Ireland. The theme of the wedding was all about cheerful oranges, yellows and golds with beautiful butterfly accents throughout. Lorna looked so elegant in her silk gown with her Filippa Scott shoes and her marigold sweet pea bouquet. Such a lovely couple. And I love the Hyatt Lost Pines, it feels so private and intimate even though it’s just a short 30 min drive outside of Austin. The event team was sensational, staying abreast on every detail throughout. A BIG thank you to Brenda Abbott of Brenda Abbott Floral Designs for the exquisite floral arrangements! What an inspired summer wedding!

Vanessa Shoes by Filippa Scott

This is an extra special bridal, not just because of the gorgeous bride but because of the gown. This gown has a history. In fact, it has three weddings under it’s, well.., hem! Three! Emily’s grandmother originally wore the gown at her wedding in 1951. Being a romantic at heart and inclined towards nostalgia I simply love that Emily chose to continue this amazing tradition. And I am still amazed how timeless this gown is and how beautifully it flattered Emily. These stunning images were created at their family home in Austin. Here’s what Emily and her grandmother have to say about it:

“I decided to wear the wedding gown that both my mother and grandmother wore. I wanted a classic look and I loved the thought of being the third woman in my family to wear the dress. My grandmother has written more details about the dress below. I had the long sleeves taken off by Coutures by Laura.” ~ Emily

“Bob and I married Dec. 1, 1951. The dress was made in New York by a place recommended by the White House Department Store in Beaumont where we got the bridesmaid dresses.  My mother and I were in N.Y. with my father when he was attending an American Bankers Association meeting. We picked out the design and fabric. The dress arrived in Beaumont a week before the wedding, but it wasn’t my dress! Mine had gone to Memphis to another bride, and we had hers. The two mothers conferred and decided to risk the U.S. mail and made the switch.  Both dresses made it just in the nick of time. Phewwww!!!  You and your mother were both beautiful brides in the dress.” ~GG

Stay tuned for images from Emily & Eric’s wedding at Green Pastures!