Sarah & Daniel in Fredericksburg

Sarah and Daniel's story began in 2013, when they both worked at Fry's. He sold computer components and Sarah put them together as custom-built computers. The two started out as friends and began riding motorcycles together. Daniel always liked Sarah, but was too shy and polite to say anything. Sarah soon realized how she felt about him. One night, she invited Daniel over to watch a movie and he put his arm around her. And the rest is history!

They had a beautiful wedding at Sarah's parent's land in Fredericksburg on April 7th. They were married in a quiet, enchanted forest down the road from her parents home. Major props to Sarah for looking gorgeous and still smiling in 50 degree weather...brr! The natural elements, wood, foliage and forest look and feel carried over to their reception. Sarah & Daniel's wedding had all the personal touches that made it unique and personal to them. Their rings were handmade by Daniel. They worked together to make most of the decor as well. Here are some of my favorite photos from their special day!

Nicole & Johnny at the Hyatt Regency

Nicole and Johnny's story began a little over five years ago, when they met at a Halloween party. Johnny thought Nicole was pretty and asked her out. At first she declined, but Johnny never gave up on that memorable girl he met. After about a year of asking, she finally said yes and they have been together ever since. Johnny knew he wanted Nicole to be his wife, so he proposed to her at Maggiano's during a romantic dinner. 

They had an elegant and classic wedding at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Austin, followed by dinner and dancing at Maggiano's (the same place they got engaged). They became an instant family when Johnny married Nicole, he also became a dad to Nicole's adorable daughter. Nicole & Johnny have truly found their happily ever after! Congratulations, to the new Moreno Family. Check out some of their awesome wedding photography. :)

Kathryn & Caitlin at Terradorna

Caitlin and Kathryn's story began when they meet at camp, back in the summer of 2014. They started dating long distance and their love blossomed. After living together in Lubbock for a while, Caitlin decided to pop the question to Kathryn at Palo Duro Canyon (one of my favorite parks in Texas). They went out for an evening hike on the Lighthouse Trail, when Caitlin surprised Kat with a beautiful ring. She asked her to marry her, and she said yes!

They were married at the Terradorna in Manor, TX on March 24th. Their wedding was unique and personal. They designed a Library look & feel with their wedding decor. With hints of literary themes, that all tie into their love story. They even created their own flower arrangements. It was a true fairy tale from beginning to end. They wrote their own vows and shed tears of joy. There wasn't a dry eye in the room! Following the ceremony, they shared stories and words of gratitude. Then, we ate cake and danced the night away! Special thanks to: Crystal Occasions, Catering with a Twist, Hill Country Cakery, & Ladybird Studios. 

Diana & Ryan at Texas Old Town

Diana & Ryan are high school sweethearts and they have been together for fourteen years. They have an adorable fur-baby between them, his name is Leo (he was the cutest ring bearer I've seen). Last year, Ryan and Diana went on a tour to see the Dallas Cowboy stadium. During their tour, Ryan got down on one knee and proposed to Diana right on the star, at the 50 yard line. So romantic! 

These two got hitched at the Texas Old Town in Kyle on Feb 17, 2018. It was a beautiful wedding with so much love and happiness! The couple wrote letters to each other and exchanged them before the ceremony. Following their union, they had Texas BBQ of course, and then danced the night away. We even got in a few fun night-time shots at the end! Here are some of my favorites. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Ragan! 

Hannah & Tucker at Rocking R Event Center

Hutto Wedding Photography | Photos by Martina Villarreal

Happy New Year! What better way to start the year then with another fabulous wedding. Hannah and Tucker have a true fairy-tale love story. It began when they met as freshmen in high school, at the sweet age of fourteen. They quickly feel in love and they've been inseparable ever since. The couple has shared eight years together. 

These high school sweet-hearts tied the knot at the Rocking R Event Center in Hutto, Texas on January 27th. They had a romantic wedding out in the country. It was a short and sweet ceremony where the bride and groom wrote their own vows. Tears of joy were shed with the uniting of two families together. After they said "I Do", they enjoyed a delicious cake made by the bride's grandmother. It was so good! The DJ kept the party going into the night. When it was all said and done, we wished them well with a beautiful rose petal toss! 

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Rachael & Mike at Chateau on the Creek

Austin Wedding Photographer | Photos by Martina

Rachael and Mike’s story began when they messaged each other online. They started out as friends and then decided to meet in person. They have been inseparable ever since! Mike and Rachael invited their friends and families to (what Rachael thought) meet for the first time, at a 4th of July celebration. But Mike had other plans in motion. To Rachael’s surprise, Mike shared a special moment with their loved ones and asked her to marry him. 

Their wedding was at the Chateau on the Creek in Round Rock on Dec 3rd. It was really fun and unique. The groomsmen (and bride) wore Converse shoes. Their colors were red and white, perfect for Christmas time. They had a beautiful ceremony under the gazebo and then danced the night away. My favorite part of the evening was capturing some photos of the guys smoking their cuban cigars. I think they came out really cool and is something I have been wanting to do for a while! Huge Thank You to all the other vendors who helped make this day possible: Cakes by Kathy, Best DJ’s Texas, & Fancy Florals.

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Cheyenne & Maciej at Creekside Austin

Austin Weddings | Photos by Martina

Cheyenne & Maciej (his friends call him, “Magic”) met in Afghanistan, both serving their countries in the military. Magic is from Poland and Cheyenne is from California. It seems fate brought these two together. Both are from other parts of the world, and just happened to room in the same building together. They would see each other in passing, but finally got the chance to meet at a work event. They had immediate chemistry and quickly became friends, and then something more. Cheyenne went on leave and Magic came to visit her. They went on a trip to Costa Rica and he proposed to her at the beach, during sunset. 

Got married at the Creekside Austin in Dripping Springs on November 10th. They had a beautiful Indian wedding, mixed with old and new traditions. They dressed in traditional Indian attire. Cheyenne wore an antique Indian necklace, nose ring and set of bangles that belong to her mother. Their friends even did a Bollywood dance for them during the reception. They also had the traditional cake cutting and first dance. My favorite part of the evening (maybe because I'm 8 months pregnant) was the Indian food they served for dinner...it was so delicious! Here are some of my favorites from their wedding. 

Erin & Chris at The Pearl Stables

San Antonio Weddings | Photos by Martina

Erin and Chris meet while attending college at Illinois State University. They bonded over their love of old movies and 1960's music. After graduating, Chris got a job in San Antonio. They decided to pack up and head off to a new adventure in the lone star state. After dating for four years, Chris surprised her with a very sweet proposal! He told her they were going to go see a special movie. She thought they were going to see Casablanca, their favorite film. Little did she know, Chris rented out an entire movie theatre and invited their friends. There, he prosed to her and she said "I do!"

They had a five-star wedding on November 4th at the beautiful Stables, in the center of The Pearl in San Antonio. There were little surprises around every corner from the accordion player at dinner, to the Bakery Loraine macaron take-aways. They had a very special guest play at their wedding, Santiago Jimenez, Jr. Followed by a delicious steak dinner from Heavenly Gourmet, dancing to old 50s & 60s rock music, with a splash of punk. It was amazing & so fun! Other vendors who contributed to making this day perfect are, Wedding Coordinator: Timeless Beginnings, Cake: Cakes & More, DJ: Future Sounds, Flowers: Botanika

Natassia & Dan at Red Ridge Receptions

Austin Wedding Photography | Photos by Martina

I’m so excited to share these photos with you! This was a special wedding, my friend Natassia married the love of her life and asked me to capture her special day. I am so honored I could be there to celebrate with them and create some amazing works of art :)

Natassia & Dan’s love story began a couple years ago when they met at work. They enjoyed spending time together and share the same sense of humor. Natassia really liked Dan, but waited a while before she decided to start dating him. They soon came to a crossroad in their relationship when Dan got a job offer in Colorado. Dan knew Natassia was his forever girl and decided to propose to her. He surprised her with a ring during Christmas and she said YES. 

They had a beautiful wedding at one of my favorite venues, Red Ridge Receptions in Smithville. Natassia had a beautiful dress and wore her mother’s veil, in honor of her. They had a sweet ceremony where they exchanged their own vows. Afterwards, the party was on! Everyone danced and had a fabulous time. Here are some of my favorites! Shout out to the vendors who helped make everything happen: Carefree Weddings, Make-up by Selena & Videography by Texas Rock n Rose.

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Leah & Matthew at Hacienda del Lago

Austin Wedding Photography | Photos by Martina

Matthew and Leah story began when they met through a mutual friend. They got to know each other and quickly became friends. It started out long distance, as both of them lived in separate cities. Matthew would come down to Austin to visit Leah and soon they started dating. He soon realized Leah is a ‘wow’ girl and and didn’t want to spend a minute without her. He decided to move to Austin and they bought a home together. Matthew proposed to Leah at one of their favorite restaurants, the Hula Hut. He asked her to go with him there one morning. He got down on one knee and surprised her with a ring!

Leah and Matthew had a gorgeous wedding on Oct 14th at the Hacienda Del Lago. They celebrated with their friends & family complete with a beautiful sunset and a stunning view of Lake Travis. They had a special surprise for their guests, Leah is pregnant with their first child! It was an amazing evening with so much joy and love to celebrate. Thank you for letting me capture this memorable occasion!