Amber lives in Houston and we are located in Austin, so I never had the chance to meet her in person prior to the wedding. We
had spoken a bunch on the phone, but I didn’t really have a sense of her personal style. We met her at her apartment prior to
the ceremony, and couldn’t have been happier. We could have easily stayed there for another 2 hours photographing her in her
space, but the ceremony called, and off to the Rothko chapel we went. There we met Taylor, equally as photographable, and the
ceremony took place. Taylor had asked Amber to marry him at the chapel, so the location was meaningful. We were not allowed
to photograph inside, but we did attend. It was a beautiful ceremony in a simple, peaceful setting. After the ceremony everybody
went on to Ouisie’s restaurant to celebrate. Amber and Taylor were so gracious and invited us to stay for dinner. The meal was
delicious and we really enjoyed getting to know some of their friends.

Saturday, the newlywed’s greeted an even larger circle of family and friends at the Cohen House on the Rice University campus.
Lucky us, Amber chose a second dress, and Taylor a white dinner jacket, and again looked absolutely amazing. The evening was
filled with hugs and kisses, conversation and drink, dinner and cake, and dancing to cajun music.

Congratulations Amber and Taylor! Thanks so much for including us.

So yes, this was an East Austin backyard wedding, but not just any backyard. This yard belongs to Annie and Dylan. Dylan is
d.crain landscape and construction, and his work is simply fabulous. I have seen work he has done all over town, but some-
thing about his own yard sparkles. Beautifully integrated with the indoor spaces, lush with fruit trees and eclectic with all sorts
of found objects, succulent arrangements and towering structures.

But enough of that, Annie and Dylan got married! I was flattered when they approached me to be their photographer, and even
more excited when they asked me if they can use one of my paintings on their invitation. Wedding day photos started at the
Hotel St. Cecilia, and then onto the house where friendly dogs roamed about and cats slept on beds and the festivities were
getting underway.

Dress was Austin summer casual and cool towels were thoughtfully made available. A wonderfully saturated orange was the
color of the day, used on the invitations, boxes of monogrammed matches and flower leis made of marigolds, that were used during
the ceremony to bond the new family. DJ Manny was there setting the mood, and La Condesa set up, serving some very yummy
food and drinks.

Congratulations Annie and Dylan!