above: The amazing cupcakes that were served and one of the coolest things… a wish tree. All the guests left wishes and messages on the leaves. Sweet!

above: Seriously fun when the guests are all dancing!!

below: one of the last images of the night. It started to rain POUR on everyone. I asked Leighanna to stay on the dance floor just a moment longer and she was lit by the lantern. Love it.

Two beautiful people + one amazing wedding = one very happy photographer.

I took the weekend off to celebrate Halloween and my husband’s birthday – so I’m back to work this week with some great sessions coming up and lots of editing to catch up on. Here is more from Justin and Leighanna’s gorgeous wedding on Maui on October 10th. I still have more to edit. And they have been soooo patient with me. Love them…. really… my clients are just the most awesome people. I am so happy that many of you have become my friends as well.

Okay… onto the gorgeousness!

The bridal party was really awesome!

All of the above images were taken at their friends taro farm. The light was magical. The love in the air was palpable.

And then we walked over to the creek where Justin played as a child. It’s so neat that they got to get married in such a special place.

See?? Magic, right?

Hope you all are enjoying these teasers. More to come!

XOXO, Mariah

I’m shortening this part so there are some surprise images for the bride and groom to go through. But here’s one of dad and daughter that I absolutely adore… and a close up of the amazing bouquets that each of the bridesmaids held.

Leighanna sees Justin waiting for her.

A couple of my favorite moments from the ceremony. The light was a bit of a challenge for the ceremony. As you can see from the aisle walking in, the light is PERFECT. But then there’s a clearing and the sun beamed down directly on the bride and groom and nobody else. I felt like the sun was blessing them, and I loved that inent, but it made it quite difficult to shoot!

Okay this one totally cracks me up!! After we did the family portraits, it’s always advisable that the bride and groom get something to eat and drink. OYSTERS! And everyone is making sure that nothing spills on the gorgeous dress!

Such a secret garden locale…. beautiful.

And today I leave you with a very happy bride skipping along the road. Part three features images from the taro farm.

XOXO, Mariah

This is one amazing wedding. I am so happy I got to spend time with Leighanna and Justin while they were getting ready. Especially Leighanna… getting ready in the old plantation house with amazing windows and amazing light.

Absolutely, positively GORGEOUS!

Leighanna’s mom made these beautiful little purses… one for Leighanna and one for each bridesmaid. Aren’t they sweet? And I love Leighanna’s wedding slippers.

This dress… oh this dress! It was as if it were made for Leighanna only!

I just loved how everyone is doing something.

And then I made a quick trip over to check on the boys. This made me laugh!

Leighanna’s dad showing Justin what’s waiting for him if he’s a bad husband (which would never, ever happen cause they are made for each other!). And then back to the house to get Leighanna’s finishing touches.

Some of the most beautiful, creative bouquets I have ever seen!

Mom getting Leighanna into her dress. And I loved this moment because look at Leighanna’s face. I just love all the emotion here.

Kissing Justin’s ring before the ceremony. Couldn’t decide if I liked it vintage or in color with the natural lighting from the lamp.

The veil comes on!

A mom and daughter moment.

The guests have all arrived and she’s ready to be married!!

I am having a ball editing this wedding! Stay tuned for part two in the next week.

XOXO, Mariah

If you are expecting and your doctor’s office doesn’t carry this awesome magazine, please let me know so I can get them involved with the circulation list. It’s awesome to see Austin based businesses catering to mama’s and great articles.

Here’s my spread for September’s issue!!

And now for Holiday updates!!!

Thanks to all of you, all of October’s weekends are completely booked. I still have a couple of week-days, so if interested please let me know ASAP to get in on October.

I still have a couple of weekend dates open for November. I will update the blog when those are all gone. The deadline for receiving Holiday cards and prints is to have them ordered through me by DECEMBER 7th, 2009. After that date, I cannot guarantee arrival by Christmas (but of course will do my best!).

I can’t say enough how much I appreciate all of you awesome clients of mine. I thank you so much for opening your hearts and homes to me during my first year in Austin.

XOXO, Mariah

Isn’t the lighting just magical? Gotta love that pre-sunset light!

Makeup is by the crazy talented Makenzi Laine.

After a wedding hiatus I’m now offering my wedding photography services again. I’m happily doing Austin Wedding Photography, Wimberley Wedding Photography, and Maui Wedding photography.

I think Vintage Style wedding photography is magical. The texture… the emotion… I just love it.