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Looking for a wedding venue in Galveston? I’ve got the most complete list of options on Galveston Island and some great locations nearby! Galveston is such a unique gem in Texas. We’ve got everything from historic estates and museums, to luxurious resorts, beautiful gardens and waterfront views! With such a wide variety of options, there […]

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January 17, 2023

Entrance to the Grand Galvez resort in Galveston.

Galveston Wedding Venues

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My wishlist has had a Lee and Joe Jamail Bay Park couple session on it for the longest time. I knew this location on Offatts Bayou had potential to be a great spot, especially for my couples that want water views without all the sand. But it can be hard to sell a location without […]

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October 21, 2022

Lee and Joe Jamail Bay Park Couple Session

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An all day Preserve at Grand Beach elopement in Galveston, Texas with tropical boho flowers and a pink sky sunset!

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September 28, 2022

Preserve at Grand Beach Elopement Inspiration

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Congratulations on your engagement! This is such a life-changing moment. And the time spent between dating and marriage is exciting and busy, but it’s also a bit weird. There’s kind of a flood gate opening situation that happens during this time of your lives and it can start to feel like everything is just up […]

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August 19, 2022

8 Tips for Newly Engaged Couples

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LGBT couple at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort

I am positively stoked to bring you this epic Tangled X Star Wars engagement session. It’s no secret I’m a Disney girl. So when Angelica reached out about wanting to incorporate her and fiance Sebastian’s fandoms, I was so excited to combine my love of photography and Dis-nerdiness.

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August 2, 2022

Woman with frying pan behind a man.

Tangled X Star Wars Engagement Session

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This Texas military couple planned an ultra intimate wedding at Brenner’s on the Bayou with a lavish lunch celebration in the Garden Room.

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March 8, 2022

Intimate Wedding at Brenner’s on the Bayou | Melanie and Brandon

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Bride and groom portrait

Galveston has a ton of locations for your engagement session. I think I could walk down almost any street and find some great backdrop, be it big picture or tiny nook. Whether you’re beach lovers, history junkies or, adventure seekers, Galveston Island will most definitely have some spots you’ll love. GALVESTON ENGAGEMENT SESSION PHOTO LOCATIONS […]

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January 10, 2022

Couple in front of koi pond mural Galveston engagement session photo location

Galveston Engagement Session Locations

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Back in late summer, Caitie, Brett and I scheduled their engagement session for a nice mid September evening on the beach. The only problem was as their date was approaching, so was a tropical storm. We watched the weather as the day grew closer and even the morning of their scheduled shoot we still weren’t […]

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December 17, 2021

Tropical Storm Nicholas Galveston Engagement | Caitie and Brett

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Tropical Storm Nicholas Galveston engagement session