European-Inspired Wedding - Jonestown, Texas

Jasmin and Anthony’s European-inspired wedding at Villa Antonia was a special one to be a part of. I first met the couple at a venue’s open house and it was an instant connection. It started with realizing we worked out at the same gym. Then, as we kept conversing, we had so much more in common: our love for animals, boba tea, Disney, and adventures. You can only imagine how thrilled I was when they booked me to photograph their wedding!

The Love Story

They say when you know, you know ..

“Two years of relentless struggle had shaped Jasmin’s life into a series of exhausting nights and quiet mornings. Working overnight shifts at an emergency veterinary hospital, she had dedicated herself to paying off her student debt, one paycheck at a time. Her best friend, Samantha, had been her rock through it all, offering her a place to stay and unwavering support.

Miles away, Anthony was busy with his own routine. Working with his father at their family-owned transmission shop, he spent his days rebuilding transmissions and learning the intricacies of the trade. Despite living at home, he found comfort in the steady rhythm of his work.

Fate had a way of intertwining lives when least expected.

One night, Jasmin found herself scrolling through Tinder. She wasn’t expecting much—just a distraction. But then, she saw Anthony’s profile. There was something about him that drew her in. On a whim, she swiped right.

Anthony, sitting in his room, was also on Tinder. He saw Jasmin’s profile and was immediately captivated by her smile, and a match was made.

Their conversation flowed easily. Jasmin was upfront from the beginning. “If you don’t plan on marrying me within two years, don’t waste my time,” half-joking, but also completely serious.

Anthony laughed and said, ‘Okay. Let’s do this.’

And the rest is history!”

European-Inspired Wedding Details

After their engagement session, I knew that Jasmin and Anthony’s wedding was going to be amazing and so much fun. But I couldn’t imagine just how perfect!

The bride's dress hanging up in the bridal suite.

I always recommend setting aside one to two copies of your stationery suite and then allotting time on your wedding day for detail photos. Your details tell the story of your wedding day. They matter as much as everything else on your wedding day!

Wedding details from the couple's wedding in Jonestown, TX.

Close-up photos of the wedding bands and vow books from the Villa Antonia wedding.

I am obsessed with Villa Antonia’s bridal suite. Not only is it spacious, but it has so much beautiful natural light! In addition to this, there is so much attention to detail when it comes to the walls and floors. This sounds silly but when you walk in, you’ll understand what I mean. The textures on the walls with the fun textiles on the floor make for the most beautiful photos!

The bride getting her hair and makeup done at the bridal suite.

The bride taking her dress down so she can put it on.

Because Jasmin’s best friend never got the wedding she dreamt of, Jasmin wanted to surprise her by dressing her daughter up in a wedding gown. I would say the flower girl looked quite beautiful as a little bride. And I don’t think she wanted to take it off!

The bride and the flower girl about to get into their wedding dresses.

Luckily, she had her own princess gown she got to dress up in!

The flower girl and her mom getting ready for the wedding.

Now it was time for Jasmin to officially become the bride!

The bride's mom helping the bride get into her wedding dress in the bridal suite.

The bride putting on her heels before her wedding ceremony.

Jasmin put on her mother’s earrings, that she wore on her wedding day…

Putting on the bride's accessories in bridal suite in Jonestown, TX.

The bride's mom helping her get ready for her wedding.

The bride looking in the mirror as her mother puts her veil on.

The bride holding her veil in the bridal suite

With all the excitement, the flower girl needed a nap!

The flower girl fell asleep on her mom on the couch in the bridal suite.

Bridal portraits in the courtyard of European-inspired wedding venue near Austin TX.

The bride laughing while holding her bouquet before her European-inspired wedding ceremony.

The bride and her bridesmaids laughing and walking in the courtyard.

The groom getting ready in the groom's suite.

The groom's tie, suspenders, and sushi-themed socks.

Groom's portraits on the balcony of European-inspired wedding venue in Jonestown, Texas.

The groom and his groomsmen before the wedding.

The groom with his parents on the balcony.

First Touch

Jasmin and Anthony didn’t want to see each other before the ceremony; however, they did want an intimate moment. So they opted for a first touch. It was quite the emotional moment. Neither of them could hold back their excitement or their tears …

The bride and groom had a private first touch before their wedding ceremony.

The groom crying as he holds his bride's hand during their first touch.

The couple's first touch before their European-inspired wedding near Austin TX.

The bride and groom had an emotional first touch before their ceremony.

Outdoor Wedding Ceremony in Jonestown, TX

There are so many reasons why everyone falls in love with Villa Antonia. The views are just one of them:

The wedding ceremony had soft hues of pink and blue with lots of white.

Exodus Sound treating the guests with some live music as they arrived at the ceremony site:

This wedding ceremony had live musicians play for their guests.

The groom and the flower girl walking down the aisle.

The bride's grand entrance to their wedding ceremony.

Jasmin and Anthony’s wedding guests threw red and pink rose petals as she and her father walked down the aisle.

The guests threw pink and red rose petals and the bride and her father walked the aisle.

The groom cried when he saw his bride walk down the aisle.

The father of the bride hugging her as he gave her away during their Jonestown, TX wedding.

Because it was an “unplugged” ceremony, the bride and groom had their good friend and officiant take one huge group/ceremony photo before everyone was asked to put their phones away. I haven’t seen the photo but I can imagine it’s probably pretty cute!

Before everyone put their phones away for the ceremony, they took one group selfie.

The wedding ceremony was emotional filled with laughter and tears.

Wedding ceremony site with great views of hill country in Austin, Texas.

The couple reading their vows during their wedding ceremony.

The exchanging of rings during the wedding ceremony.

The bride and groom's first kiss at their wedding.

With a kiss and a celebratory “Whoo!” These two are finally married!!!

The groom dips his bride at the end of the aisle.

Walking down the aisle after their first kiss.

Onto the Reception …

Although we were able to get most of the family pictures prior to the ceremony, we had a few other formal photos we needed to take. So we quickly took those and the wedding party photos …

Wedding party photos taken after the ceremony.

The wedding party had fun being sassy on the staircase.

The wedding party walking down the gravel at Villa Antonia.

Then headed up the staircase for photos of the newlyweds!

The bride and groom walking towards the staircase to take portraits.

I always find this to be my favorite time on a wedding day. It’s the calmest, where the couple can enjoy a bit of time to themselves. Although we’re taking photos, they’re able to take it in, have fun, and be a little bit more intimate.

The groom holding the bride from behind and looking lovingly at her.

The bride and groom kissing on the walkway at their European-inspired wedding venue near Austin TX.

The couple walking up the staircase at Villa Antonia.

The couple with the rolling hills behind them in Austin, TX.

The couple dancing on the patio during sunset.

Dancing on the patio during their Jonestown, TX wedding.

Redbook Events did such a great job setting up all the decor! Simple yet elegant and exactly how Jasmin and Anthony pictured it:

The wedding reception details were simple but elegant.

Wedding details from the couple's wedding reception.

Custom macarons from the bride and groom's wedding dessert table.

Detail photos of the European-inspired wedding venue in Jonestown, TX.

While the couple enjoyed a private dinner in the bridal suite, cocktail hour was happening downstairs:

Cocktail hour at on the balcony and the overview shot from above.

And then we set off for some sunset photos around their European-inspired wedding venue:

A scene of the bride and groom on the balcony.

A blurry photo of the couple walking through the halls.

The sun setting at the bell tower as the couple embraces each other.

A portrait of the bride with the sun setting behind her.

The couple laughing while looking at the Austin wedding photographer.

Twilight photos of the couple at the bell tower.

Before long, the two were introduced as husband and wife …

The couple's grand entrance into their wedding reception.

And went straight into their first dance:

The couple went into their first dance after coming into their reception.

The couple dancing under the bistro lights.

The couple's first dance under the bistro lights at their Jonestown, TX wedding.

The bride and groom end their first dance with a dramatic dip and kiss.

Right after Anthony dipped her, Jasmin ran up the stairs to the sweetheart table where her father was waiting. She comically kicked her heels off and started their father-daughter dance.

The bride dancing with her father under the blue sky.

The father of the bride twirling his daughter while guests watch.

Which lead straight into their toasts:

The father and mother of the bride giving a toast to the newlyweds.

The bride and groom crying while the toasts are being made during the reception.

Speeches during the bride and groom's wedding near Austin TX.

Everyone toasting the newlyweds during their wedding reception.

I wish I could remember exactly what their cake flavor was but I know matcha was in there somewhere. IF you know me, matcha is my weakness! It looked yummy, and, according to them, it was!

The couple cutting the cake by the staircase.

These two are just a total vibe!

The couple feed each other cake at their wedding.

The entire night was just a blast! Exodus Sound had everyone on the dance floor, whether it was by music or by him getting on the dance floor himself and showing them how to move!

Exodus Sound kicking off the wedding reception with music and dance.

Everyone dancing during the wedding reception.

Out came the LED wands and then their friends lifted them on chairs!

Candid moments of the guests dancing during the wedding reception.

Jasmin is Cambodian, so throughout the night, they would perform traditional dances.

Everyone dancing traditional Cambodian dances during the couple's wedding reception.

Bubbles is my favorite kind of exit. It’s fun and playful … and exactly who Jasmin and Anthony are!

The guests preparing for the bubble send-off.

The bride and groom exit while their guests surround them with bubbles.

After they ran through once, they were given bubble guns and had a little bubble gun “fight.”

Seriously, they are the cutest!

The couple dip while bubbles are blown all around them at their wedding.

The bride and groom kiss while holding bubble guns at the end of their European-inspired wedding.

Jasmin and Anthony’s Kind Words:

“I cannot recommend Naomi enough! From my intimate boudoir session to our dreamy engagement shoot and finally capturing every magical moment of our wedding day, she exceeded every expectation.

Beyond being an incredible photographer, she became a true friend—bonding over our shared love of boba and making every session feel like a fun adventure. Her professionalism, creativity, and ability to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera made each experience truly special. The attention to detail and artistic raw vision brought our love story to life in the most stunning way. Every photo feels like a masterpiece—timeless, emotional, and breathtakingly beautiful.

If you’re looking for a photographer who genuinely cares, delivers beyond expectations, and makes every moment feel effortless, look no further. Thank you, Naomi, for giving us memories that we will cherish forever!”

Thank you so much, J+A! It truly has been the most rewarding and amazing experience being your photographer and, now, your friend for life! Congratulations on your marriage and I look forward to watching your family grow!