South Congress Hotel Wedding: Sara and Ryan

Located in the center of Austin, Texas, this South Congress Hotel wedding was anything but traditional … it was perfect! The couple was super laid back and the whole day went so smoothly. We couldn’t have asked for better weather, a more perfect venue, or more fun guests!

The Lovely Couple

Sara and Ryan originally met while in college. While their lives caused them to have a long-distance relationship for a while, they made it back to each other. They have been inseparable ever since, moving from state-to-state before settling down in Austin.

When planning their wedding, they knew Austin was it for them! Austin is near and dear to their hearts. Because of this, the couple chose to have a downtown wedding, being a venue directly in the center of Austin, and a place where their guests can stay.

Sara getting ready for the walk down the aisle at the South Congress hotel.

When in Austin, why not include the a cactus from the South Congress hotel wedding.

White Keds to go with her untraditional, modern south congress hotel wedding!

Flat lays are a new trend that every couple wants to include on their wedding day. This is a great way to show off your jewelry, stationery, flowers, and anything that's important to you.

I love moments like these. They're intimate and sweet!

Bride's mom helping her into her wedding dress before her South congress hotel wedding ceremony.

Although there was no bridal party, it was still such a sweet and fun time with bride and her mother.

The bride and her mother having a moment.

The bride's details like her floral bouquet and tying her sneakers.

I loved the bride's tattoo so I had to zone in on it!

Bridal portraits of Sara at her south congress hotel wedding.

The groom's turn to get ready at their South Congress hotel wedding.

The groom looks dapper in his wedding attire.

First looks are always so sweet and intimate.

First looks always touch my heart. As a photographer and being a part of such an intimate moment, it really is so special. We can never anticipate how the couple is going to react. Sometimes it’s pure excitement, and others it’s filled with so much emotion. For this couple, it was a little bit of both. They were so excited to see one another but also filled with so much emotion that the day was finally here!

The first look at their south congress hotel wedding.

Candid moments during family photos are my favorite:

Being a second shooter, I get to photograph side angles and get a different perspective, especially during formal photos.

Bride and groom portraits before their south congress hotel wedding ceremony.

Amanda posed the bride and the groom and I got to sneak in some shots!

Behind the South Congress hotel is this cool staircase that we got to use!

Walking to their south congress hotel wedding ceremony.

The bride walking down the aisle at the south congress hotel.

The outdoor wedding ceremony was quick and to the point.

At the altar at their south congress hotel wedding ceremony.

Proud mom watching her daughter get married.

Time for the exchanging of rings at their south congress hotel wedding.

I love how casual and sweet these two were with one another.

The bride and groom's first kiss after their south congress hotel wedding ceremony.

The bride and groom are officially married!!!

How cool and industrial is this spot at the south congress hotel wedding.

We went to Congress street for some urban shots, using wall murals and a cool shot of the capitol!

The epic shot in the middle of Congress street.

What I love most about Austin is just how photogenic it is! From the streets of downtown Austin to all of its hidden murals, it really is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever lived.