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This Butterfly-Inspired Summer Editorial in Austin Let Our Imaginations Take Flight

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Bride and groom posed on steps surrounded by summer florals and bouquet

The images from this incredible editorial contain stunning summer inspiration and ideas for brides planning their dream summertime weddings. One of the favorite moments from this butterfly-inspired wedding editorial was when an actual butterfly flew down – unplanned, of course – and landed on the florals as the head table was being photographed!  Make sure to keep scrolling to hear more about this shoot planned by  Hawthorne And Poppy Events and Jenna Mcelroy and photographed by Sweet Valley Photography.  Flowers for the editorial were provided courtesy of Blumen Floral Co. and perfectly complemented the setting of The Arlo.  And don’t forget to click on the gallery at the bottom of the page to see all of the pictures from this day!  

Aerial view of invitation, flowers, and jewelry

Aerial view of menus, invitations, ring, velvet, and flowers

Aerial view of cutting board with engagement ring and menusAerial view of soft pink bridal shoes

Aerial view of rattan handbag, pink sunglasses, and flowers with butterflies

Portrait of groom against set of windowsGroom holding bouquet

Groom and bride face to face with bride in pink off the shoulder dress

The Arlo sits atop the beautiful rolling hills of Dripping Springs, Texas and is the perfect place to book your modern and chic wedding. With large windows, natural light, a groomsmen cabin, and both indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, The Arlo has everything you need for the wedding of your dreams.  With two flawless dresses from Monique Lhullier and incredible florals from Blumen Floral Co. the colors at this editorial were just perfect. Many talented vendors were involved to make this session jaw-dropping and one for the books. From the mood board to the day of shooting, everything flowed together so smoothly.

Groom holding train of bride's wedding dress

Bride and groom walking away from camera up the steps of venue holding bouquet

Reception table with place settings and summer floral centerpieces in front of outdoor fireplace

Reception table diagonal photo with place settings and floral centerpieces

Bride hugging groom from behind while groom holds bouquet

Aerial view of butterfly cookiesChampagne tower with floral embellishments

Place setting with gold utensils and floral patterned plates

Guest table assignments on wood panelsWedding cake, floral arrangement and mini champagne tower on columns

Champagne towers on columns with wedding cake in background

Advice from the planners: 

1. Take a deep breath and soak up each day of planning! It goes fast!

2. Hire a wedding planner! It is so worth it.

3. Book a photographer that shoots both film and digital photography. The film images are so fun and timeless.

Wedding Dresses: Monique Lhullier Bride
Cakes & Catering: Olive And Aries - Cookies
Cakes & Catering: Morgan Pearl Cakes
Couple: Sydney
Couple: Anthony
Dress & Apparel: The Black Tux
Dress & Apparel: Julian Gold Bridal - Boutique
Event Planning & Design: Hawthorne And Poppy Events
Event Planning & Design: Jenna Mcelroy
Flowers: Blumen Floral Co.
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Makenzi Laine
Jewelry: Nicole Mera
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Owl And Envelope
Rentals: Madison Popkess - Styling Mats
Rentals: Table Manners Tx
Rentals: Tono And Co.
Rentals: BBJ La Tavola
Rentals: Bee Lavish
Venues: The Arlo
Wedding Photographers: Sweet Valley Photography

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