Throughout my years in the wedding industry, I have had the incredible privilege of meeting many wonderful people. One standout is Amy of Hawthorne & Poppy Events. She is an exceptional designer with a talent for incorporating the unique and meaningful elements of people’s lives into their wedding designs. Beyond her design skills, Amy is also a remarkable person and friend.

I was truly honored when she invited me to Austin to document a wedding day for her company. The couple had hired a fantastic photography duo, but, as is the case on a wedding day, multiple narratives unfold simultaneously. While the couple’s story is always the main plot, we wanted to make sure that the effort, aesthetic, and seamless execution Amy brought to the day were also documented beautifully.

Some of my favorite images from the day focus on the tablescape. Everything was perfectly arranged, and the dappled sunlight highlighted the beautiful details—almost as if the light was a spotlight on the intentional and stunning design Amy helped bring to life.

Planning and Design: Hawthorne and Poppy // Hotel: Austin Proper Hotel // Wedding Venue: Barr Mansion // Floral: The Bloom Bar // Catering: MML Hospitality // Cake: Simone Lee Bakery // Beauty: Team Hair and Makeup // Attire: Alex and Grace Co and Rasario // Jewelry: KATKIM and Brilliant Earth // Rentals: Loot Rentals, Premiere Events, Table Manners, BBJ La Tavola, and Bee Lavish, // Wedding Band: We Are The Night Owls // Petal Canon and Gerbs: Big Dog Pyro // Paper Design: Epoch Design // Lighting: Austin Event Lighting // Dance Floor: Mikes Dance Floor Rentals // Coffee Bar: Creature Coffee Co // Transportation: Transportation Consultants // Film Processing: Photo Vision Prints