Texas Hill Country Adventure Elopement A few years back, adventurers Hillary + Trevor met while backpacking in New Zealand and began dating shortly after and have lived in multiple cities and countries ever since. Recently, they moved from Oregon to Austin in search of even more adventures together. On February 22, 2018, they got engaged and began planning their wedding. Like so many couples over the past couple of years, their original wedding plans were canceled due to the pandemic.  For Hillary + Trevor, that was a bit of a blessing in disguise: neither of them wanted all the fu ..read more

  Corte Del Norte Elopement and Intimate Wedding Photographer I had the privilege of shooting this epic intimate wedding weekend with Hereafter Films at Corte Del Norte in Marfa, TX before we headed to Big Bend National Park for a day-after session. Kayla and Josh are two kindred souls with lots of style and class. It’s not surprising their day was full of character and reflective of who they both are individually and as a couple. Close family and friends surrounded them as they exchanged vows outside just outside the city at Le Tierra and celebrated at Corte Del Norte, a small weddi ..read more

  Basecamp Terlingua Elopement Photographer There’s so much to share about this day! Like many in 2020, Priscila and Hunter were in the middle of planning a large wedding when they realized the reality of COVID impacting plans, made them reflect on what they really wanted out of their wedding day. Soon after exploring elopement day options, they found me! We began the process of planning their elopement and had to change dates a few times due to Big Bend National Park closing, but that didn’t stop Priscila and Hunter from having an elopement day, true to them!  We started the day wit ..read more

Austin, Texas Wedding, and Elopement Photographer Dreaming of a luxury wedding but don’t know where to start? Silver Thistle Events and I design and document deluxe elopement and wedding experiences for couples who embrace the unexpected. Like you, we believe your experience is your truth. Your values are your vision. Your love is your celebration. We create wedding elopements with a sole purpose: to be true to you! Let’s get started dreaming and planning your true elopement or wedding day In Texas or beyond! Get in touch, would love to hear your ideas and plans ..read more

  Marfa, TX Elopement and Intimate Wedding Photographer Where do I start with this epic modern intimate wedding in Marfa?! Adventuring around Marfa with Gentry and Chris was definitely a highlight! They stayed at the Hotel Paisano with their family and friends but decided to spend the day exploring Marfa together and visiting some of their favorite spots before tying the knot at Calera Chapel, outside Marfa. They wanted to enjoy time together in a relaxed manner, taking advantage of the time for photos as well! These two are so in love and have a zest for life! My favorite part of capturi ..read more

Adventurous Elegance and Unforgettable Moments: Dave and Maura's Wes Andersen and Garden Inspired Mulit-Wedding at Montesino Ranch Dave and Maura's multi-day luxury wedding at the picturesque Montesino Ranch, Lodging & Events is one for the books! Steeped in elegance, infused with Wes Anderson's visual charm, and accentuated by a love for gardening, this extraordinary celebration of love took guests on a captivating journey like no other. With Dave and Maura's shared history at UT Law School and their beloved dog Finn as cherished participant, this wedding weekend was destined to be a tru ..read more

Kathryn and Brian's elopement at Laguna Gloria was truly a special day! Originally, they were supposed to get married in September 2020, but the pandemic changed their plans and the plans of many others. Kathryn reached out to me, and we brainstormed ways to make their wedding day truly special, without just settling for a courthouse ceremony. They chose to elope at the stunning location of Laguna Gloria. Let me tell you, it was absolutely breathtaking. On the big day, Kathryn and Brian got ready together and then took a leisurely walk around the grounds of Laguna Gloria, to the ceremony spot ..read more

I felt extremely blessed to work with Maddie and Owen. These two are down-to-earth individuals who had a beautiful, fall wedding day, surrounded by close family and friends. Maddie and Owen have been together for years and their love was on full display during their intentional and intimate wedding day. I love how they incorporated family into their wedding day, having their siblings as part of the wedding party, instead of friends. This wedding day is a perfect example of how a traditional wedding can be tailored to each couple’s personality, style, and values. Silver Thistle Events did an am ..read more

If you’re looking to elope in the Big Bend area, I highly recommend planning a day similar to Savanna and Austin’s! They rented Rafiki Ridge at Basecamp Terlingua for getting ready and celebration festivities after the intimate wedding ceremony and couples portraits at Big Bend National Park. Savanna spent the morning with her family, getting ready in a relaxed environment before everyone met at Santa Elena Canyon for the ceremony. These two have had quite the journey, which was reflected in their ceremony and emotional vows. I’ve spent immense time in the Big Bend area, so I know the ins and ..read more

  Elopement and Intimate Wedding Photographer Most couples contact me because they know I am not only an adventure wedding photographer, but I also help plan elopements and small weddings. I don’t just walk through the basics. I also ask the questions needed to help create a meaningful celebration and wedding day. I’m your wedding planner! Most elopement photographers do not offer this level of detailed service!  Questions you should ask yourself when planning a meaningful wedding: What do you prioritize in your relationship, life and daily activities and habits?  What is yo ..read more