Menu
Logo of LauraJane Photography
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Portfolio
  • Contact
Logo of LauraJane Photography
A bride and groom portrait with personality of a Milwaukee couple

Driftwood, Texas Wedding – Joel & Katie

Posted on March 18, 2019February 3, 2023

Uniting a Wisconsinite to his Texan bride at a Driftwood Texas wedding….

I don’t know how I’m going to properly describe this Driftwood, Texas wedding. So much happened whileย I was there! I guess I can start with how absolutely lovelyyy the Stonehouse Villa was along with their grounds! The sunlight was top notch during Joel & Katie’s portraits so between that and their epic “happy dances”ย (note first photo haha!) it was a photographer’s dream. ๐Ÿ™‚ There were so many little moments throughout the day too! Katie grabbing & squeezing her little brother’s face when she first saw him the morning of. Joel helping his little nephew get dressed in his itty bitty suit. Butt pinches during First Looks along with some of the best reactions. Sweet private time with letter readings. An ecstatic flower girl soaking in “her time” while she walked down the aisle. A little white stool hilariously presented to aid Katie & Joel’s First Kiss. Expressive grand entrances to a reception full of family & close friends. A First Dance to a song the groom sang & recorded himself. Grandparents tearing up the dance floor followed by a choreographed dance between the bride & her brother that would’ve knocked your socks off if you had seen it. Stunning nighttime portrait opportunities under lantern-lit trees and finally a sparkler sendoff with a Porsche Boxter as a get-away car. Whew! It was a grand day and I was so thankful to be apart of it & to witness such a glowing & happy love that Joel & Katie share. ๐Ÿ™‚ Leave a comment for the couple below if you love the images! ๐Ÿ™‚

P.S. Another of my favorite weddings can be seen here!

Custom wedding ring on plant Wedding flowers and perfumeย The bride's quarter-length sleeved wedding dress hanging in doorwayBride and bridesmaid laughing together Bride excited it's the morning of her wedding day in TexasBride getting finishing touches on her hairpiece Bride getting bridesmaid into her dress Bride and bridesmaid goofing offBride laying across her bridesmaids' laps Bride and bridesmaids laughing on couch during bridal prepBride squishing her brother's face in her hands Mother of the bride getting her daughter into her wedding dressSister of the bride adjusting the bride's hairpiece Bride excited to be in her dress Everyone's reactions to the bride being all readyBride seeing herself for the first time in the mirror Detail shot of the bride's shoes and wedding dress trainGroom tying his tie in front of mirrorTall groom tying his tie before First Look Wisconsin groom tying his tieDetail shot of the groom getting ready Unique groom portraits at wedding venue in Driftwood TexasGroom smiling while seated in a chair by the windowGroom interacting with his niece and nephew Father tying his shoes while his daughter is checking everything outGroom putting finishing touches on the ring bearer Groom's brother putting on the groom's boutonniere Portraits of the Wisconsin groom at Texas weddingPortraits of the groom outside in Texas sunCandid portrait of the groomsmen laughing under sunlit treeCandid of the groomsmen and a little boyLittle boy with blue eyes checking out the camera Portrait of the groom with his groomsmen from lower angleGroomsmen talking and cracking jokes while sun is peeking behind groom Classic portrait of all the men in the wedding partyBelly laughs between the groom and the groomsmen Father and toddler son making facesFather photobombing picture of toddler and groom Bride walking up to see her manBride pinching her fiance's butt during First Look First Look moment at wedding in Driftwood TexasFirst Look emotions between bride and groom First look emotions between the couple Couple reading their letters together before the ceremonyBride and groom reading their private letters Bride listening to her groom read to her Couple cuddling on outdoor bench before ceremony Classic wedding portraits of couple under gazebo Tall groom squatting so his bride can give him a kissPortrait of bride and groom kissing in the sun Timeless portraits of a beautiful brunette bride in Driftwood, TexasLight and airy portrait of bride and groom by Milwaukee WI photographer Close up of the bride and groom's hands together Portrait of the happy couple with large oak tree behind themBride looking behind her at the camera as they walk away Bride doing a happy dance Groom bent over laughing at his brideGroom doing his happy dance in front of his bride Candid portrait of the groom holding his bride closeBride and groom laughing together at Texas wedding Goofy and normal pictures of the bride and groomBeautiful smiling portraits of bride and groom by Waukesha photographer Romantic black and white portrait of the bride and groom Sun flare portrait of bride and groom walking down gravel lane Detail shot of the bride's blue wedding shoes and her lacy dressGroom picking up his bride for a kiss Professional wedding portrait by Milwaukee area photographer Professional wedding portrait by Milwaukee area photographerProfessional wedding portrait by Milwaukee area photographer Bride and mother moments Candid of the bride and her mother moments before the wedding ceremonyPortrait of the bride and all her friends Close up portrait of all the girls Close up all the flower bouquets Portrait of full bridal portrait at Texas wedding by Milwaukee photographerDramatic portrait of the full wedding party at wedding venue Colorful silhouette of the bride and groom during Texan sunset Wedding venue detail pictures and welcome table Wedding ceremony details and flowers Uncertain ring bearers checking out the ceremony room Groom excited to see his nephews walking down the ringsMother of the ring bearer encouraging him to walk down Ring bearer hugging his mom after processionalExcited flower girl walking down during the ceremony processional Groom seeing his bride walk down the aisle Mother fixing her daughter's wedding train Mother's arm around her daughterGroom admiring his bride during the beginning of the wedding ceremony in Texas Father squeezing his daughter before she gets married Flower girl playing on the ground during the wedding ceremony Flower girl running around during the wedding ceremony Wedding ceremony at the Stonehouse Villa in Driftwood Texas Praying during ceremony at the Stonehouse Villa wedding venue Bride and groom putting the rings on during ceremony at the Stonehouse Villa Bride and groom praying during the wedding ceremony in Texas The officiant bringing out a little stool for the bride to kiss her tall groomThe First Kiss at the Stonehouse Villa wedding venue during evening wedding ceremony Bride and groom loving on the bride's brother Family portraits at the Stonehouse Villa Portraits with the parents at the Stonehouse Villa in Driftwood TexasClassic family portrait by Milwaukee wedding photographer Couple with the groom's parents during family portraits at weddingBride and groom portrait in front of floral wall Short bride looking up at her tall husbandReception table setup at Texas wedding Fancy wedding cake at Texas wedding Bride and groom's exhilarating entrance to their receptionBride and groom during their Grand March at the Stonehouse Villa Tall groom and his petite bride during the First Dance Tall groom and his petite bride during the First Dance Tall groom and his petite bride during the First Dance ย  Everyone cheering for grandparents who finished swing dancing Happy married couple cutting their cake Flower girl in her pjs eating wedding cake on a couch Father of the bride tearing up the dance floor Bride dancing with her brother during choreographed danceBride dancing with her brother during choreographed dance Mother of the bride dancing with her daughter Nighttime portraits on spiral staircase by professional Waukesha photographer Epic nighttime photography at wedding by experienced Milwaukee wedding photographer Groom picking up the bride for a kiss during evening portraits outside Candid of couple during their sparkler exit after wedding receptionBride and groom during sparkler exit at Stonehouse Villa in Driftwood Texas Candid of couple during their sparkler exit after wedding reception

You made it to the end! Want to see more? Check out another wedding that I love here!

Business Portrait of LauraJane Photography

Contact LauraJane Photography:

Inquire HERE or email me at LauraJanesPhotography@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you & what shenanigans you’d like me to photograph! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Engagements
  • Portraits
    • Babies & Children
    • Business & Commercial
    • Family Portraits
    • Maternity
    • Newborn Portraits
    • Senior Portraits
    • Studio Portraits
  • Weddings
Business Portrait of LauraJane Photography

Contact LauraJane Photography:

Inquire HERE or email me at LauraJanesPhotography@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you & learning about whatever shenanigans you’d like me to photograph! ๐Ÿ™‚

Find Me Elsewhere!

Facebook

Instagram

Pinterest

 

©2025 LauraJane Photography | WordPress Theme by Superb WordPress Themes