This duo includes the Boy Who is Always Joking and the Girl Who Laughs at Everything – they are as complementary as they come. But in the quiet moments – the moments between moments – they reach for each other’s hand and smile across the room knowingly at one another. That’s where the magic happens between Elise and Alex. They know how to have a good time, but they also stop and savor the intimate moments.

Outdoor Ceremony at Star Hill Ranch

In January, at Star Hill Ranch, those quiet moments and the huge belly laughs blended into one perfect day that saw two best friends start their lives as husband and wife. Here’s a little peek:

The sun was shining just for them in Austin that day, and thw property is filled with trees to soften it to the perfect glow. Renee Wooley of the Star Hill Ranch team did a wonderful job of coordinating their big day, and it all went off without a hitch! Elise’s hand-tied bouquet of loose eucalyptus stems, hydrangeas, and pops of red were perfect for this winter wedding and matched her fun and free personality well. And Christine Garcia who was in charge of doing Elise’s hair, created a beautiful, loose updo. Elise looked absolutely stunning throughout her wedding day. And it wouldn’t be a Texas wedding without some Mexican food, thanks to Verde’s Mexican Catering. So delicious! There are so many more vendors to thank for this gorgeous wedding, so be sure to check them out below!

Vendor team:
Venue // Star Hill Ranch 
Coordinator // Renee Wooley with Star Hill Ranch  
Floral Design // Elise Harais, Norma Harais, & Cynthia Tatro
Other Decor // Norma Harais & Cynthia Tatro
Hair // Christine Garcia 
Makeup // Mission Stylehouse (Makayla) 
Dress // Signature Bridal 
Shoes // Amazon
Groom’s Attire // Men’s Wearhouse 
Cake // Hailey Shuster
Catering // Verde’s 
DJ // Complete Weddings (Dex Bingham)
Photographer // April Mae Creative 
Videographer // New Beginnings Films 

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.