Marissa and Deshawn were married a few weeks ago at Casa Blanca on Brushy Creek – a beautiful venue just up the road from Austin – on a hot summer day filled with stories from old friends and the happiest tears.

These two love birds met in middle school (I literally don’t know anyone from middle school…so impressive!) and Deshawn knew Marissa was his person from day one. They became friends and finally started dating their Junior year, and when Marissa’s military family moved to Hawaii, Deshawn when with his best friend and the love of his life. One beautiful sunset, he got down on one knee and proposed right on the beach and Marissa couldn’t wait to start their forever.

Their wedding morning started with their closest friends arriving at Casa Blanca to get ready for the big day!

Marissa and Deshawn decided to take some time to see each other before the ceremony – it’s one of my very favorite times on a wedding day! Possibly the very best face you can make before seeing your bride on your wedding day!
While the girls cooled off, the guys and I explored a bit and had a little toast to the groom. Then it was the girls’ turn. Squad goals. Then it was time for Marissa to make her way down the aisle. We spent a little time exploring the creek and taking some “Just Married” sunset portraits. Then…time to party!

Venue: Casa Blanca on Brushy Creek
Floral Design: HEB Blooms
Coordination: Cynthia Gonzalez from Casa Blanca
Hair & Makeup: Jaslyn Garcia
Dress: Allure Bridals
Shoes: Style & Co. from Macy’s
Groom’s Attire: Men’s Warehouse
Cake: Classy Cakes by Lori
Catering: Smoky Mo’s
Band/DJ: 1st Class Entertainment – DJ Blake Hunter
Photographer: April Mae Creative

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April Mae Creative is owned by April Thomason, based in Austin, Texas and available for travel worldwide. April is a full-time wedding photographer who loves travel adventures and her rescue dog Wilson – and is always up for a cocktail and a pizza! She believes that every love story is worth shouting from the rooftops and puts her entire heart and soul into every wedding she photographs and couple she works with. Her greatest hope is to create timeless photos full of emotion that show the love surrounding a couple on their wedding day and leave them with a legacy to pass down through generations.