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Alix + Aaron | A Rustic and Elegant Wedding at Gruene Estate in New Braunfels, Tx | Gruene San Antonio Austin

Groom kisses the bride outside the chapel at Gruene Estate in New Braunfels, Texas

When I moved to Texas seven years ago, I’ve gotta be honest- this Cali girl did not quite understand the “rustic” culture of South Texas at first. But especially through my work in weddings, I’ve come to appreciate it so much- the down-to-earth elegance, the value of family and friendship, the legacy of love, plus a good time on the dance floor only made complete by lots of two-stepping and at least a handful of line dances.

Featured on the blog today is rustic elegance at it’s finest- Alix & Aaron’s wedding day at Gruene Estate was a stunner. Not to mention the sweetness and the joy of the love Alix and Aaron shared- this day was an absolute dream.

The bridesmaids wore tulle dresses in a shade of vintage mauve (side note- can we make tulle dresses more of a regular thing for the bridesmaids?? They were gorgeous!) with bouquets of light pink roses, eucalyptus, and white hypericum berries. Alix’s bouquet featured a little extra color with some peach and gold-toned blooms for that special bridal pop. The groomsmen wore classic navy suits and greenery and hypericum berry boutonnières.

The open air chapel and reception space of Gruene Estate was the perfect setting for this beautiful day.

Enjoy!


CREATIVE TEAM:

Photography: Jessica Chole Photography

Venue: Gruene Estate

Wedding Coordinator: Water to Wine Hospitality

Florals: Blumen Meister’s

DJ: At Last Entertainment

Hair & Makeup: Artisee Lane

Cake: Cakes by Cathy Young

Catering: Pappasitos

Bartenders: Bartenders 4 You

Bridal Salon: Brickhouse Bridal

Bridal Gown: Enzoani

Bridal shoes: Badgley Mischka

Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie


The Gruene Estate Wedding | Alix + Aaron | San Antonio Austin New Braunfels Gruene Wedding Photographers

Gruene Estate sign and antique wagon
Historic white chapel at Gruene Estate
Arched Gothic window on the Gruene Estate chapel
Rustic barn reception steps with string lights
Open-air pavilion with long farm tables at Gruene Estate
Long farm table with blush roses and coral napkins
Pavilion reception tables and rose centerpiece
Blush rose and eucalyptus centerpiece
Gold woven chargers and coral napkins with roses
Reception pavilion and greenery runner with candles
Gold-rimmed plates and champagne glasses
Fan favors and photo display
Silver bridal heels, ring and perfume flat lay
Engagement ring box with Gruene Estate watercolor
Blush and white invitation suite with roses
Wedding rings in ring boxes with pink invitation
Ring box and wedding bands with blush rose
Chanel perfume with blush roses
Engagement ring on embroidered Mr and Mrs handkerchief
Crystal bridal heels and earrings with roses
Lace gown and blue crystal bridal shoes
Wedding gown hanging in the Gruene Estate bridal cottage
Bridal cottage porch with a Texas flag
Bride getting her hair curled, black and white
Bride's makeup being applied
Blush rose and greenery bridal bouquet
Bride checking her makeup in a compact mirror
Embroidered handkerchief gift for mom and mom in her robe
Pouring champagne with bridesmaids in mauve robes
Bride with each bridesmaid in robes
Bride toasting with bridesmaids in mauve robes
Bridesmaids in robes on the cottage porch at Gruene Estate
Bride and her mom in robes
Bride and bridesmaids lounging on the antique bed
Mom helping the bride into her lace gown
Bride smiling in her veil
Bride and her mother holding hands
Bride and mom, black and white
Bridesmaid zipping the bride's gown
Bridesmaids and bride in the cottage doorway
Bridesmaid fastening the bride's bracelet
Bride reflected in a round mirror
Bride in her off-shoulder lace gown by the window
Bride spritzing perfume in her gown
Lace off-shoulder sleeves and bracelet
Bride's mermaid gown and lace sleeve detail
Bride glancing down, black and white
Father of the bride in a cowboy hat sees the bride on the porch
Father and bride first look on the cottage porch
Bride hugging her father, black and white
Bride reading a note from the groom
Bride with bridesmaids in mauve under a live oak at Gruene Estate
Bridesmaids' peach and blush bouquets
Bridesmaid in mauve holding a peach rose bouquet
Bride with bridesmaids on the gravel path
Bride laughing with her bridesmaids
Close-up of peach, blush and greenery bouquets
Bride and bridesmaids laughing, black and white
Bridal party under the sprawling oak tree
Bride's lace mermaid gown and bouquet
Bride with the flower girl in the garden
Flower girl in a pink jacket with the bride
Bride in the Gruene Estate gardens with her bouquet
Memorial photo charm on the bouquet ribbon
Groom getting ready in the courtyard
Groom fastening his cufflinks
Groomsman helping the groom with his jacket
Boutonniere being pinned on the groom
Groom with his father, black and white
Groom in a navy suit at Gruene Estate, New Braunfels
Groom with the ring bearer
Groomsmen in navy suits and jacket detail
Groomsmen under the oak, black and white
Groom and groomsmen under the live oak at Gruene Estate
Groomsmen in navy suits beneath twisting oak branches
Groom laughing with his groomsmen
Groomsmen lineup, black and white
Groomsmen holding custom photo mugs
Groomsmen toasting with personalized mugs
Groom with each groomsman
Texas longhorn cattle grazing at Gruene Estate
Open-air chapel pavilion with wooden benches
Pavilion ceiling details and the chapel
Stained glass window and succulents at the chapel
Baby guest smiling during the ceremony
Little girl in gingham at the ceremony
Guests walking to the ceremony, black and white
Groom walking his mother down the aisle
Bridesmaids in mauve processing to the chapel
Ring bearer walking down the aisle
Flower girl walking down the aisle, black and white
Chapel ceremony and groom watching the bride arrive
Bride walking down the aisle with her father
Groom seeing the bride at the altar
Bridesmaid in mauve holding her bouquet
View through the chapel doors and the bride's train
Ceremony framed by the stained glass Gothic doorway at Gruene Estate
Groom smiling during the vows, black and white
Bride smiling at the groom during the ceremony
Guests seated in the open-air chapel
Ring exchange, black and white
First kiss at the chapel altar
Bride and groom celebrate after the ceremony
Newlyweds in front of the Gruene Estate chapel, New Braunfels TX
Couple walking under a giant oak, black and white
Bride hugging the flower girl
Wedding party in mauve and navy on the lawn
Flower girl and ring bearer in a golf cart
Ring bearer kissing the flower girl's hand
Groom with family members after the ceremony
Wedding party at sunset by the chapel
Bride and groom laughing with the wedding party
Groom bowing to the bride under the oak
Bride and groom portraits by the chapel
Couple kiss beside the white chapel
Romantic portraits, black and white
Bride and groom by the open-air pavilion
Groom kisses the bride's forehead with her peach bouquet
Bride and groom smiling at golden hour at Gruene Estate
Groom nuzzling the bride, black and white
Bride and groom close-up with her peach and blush bouquet
Bride and groom in the open pasture at sunset
Bouquet detail and couple walking in the pasture
Couple walking hand in hand through the field
Bride and groom in the Gruene Estate pasture, Texas Hill Country
Groom leading the bride across the field
Couple kissing in front of the rustic chapel
Bride and groom kiss by the chapel at golden hour
Gruene Estate pastures with horses at dusk
Chapel and kids playing at the reception
Guests playing yard games
Little guests at the reception, black and white
Baby crawling on the dance floor
First dance under the pavilion lights
Bride and groom dancing in the pavilion
Guests hugging and laughing
Cookie favors in bags
Bridesmaid dancing with a little boy
Guests dancing under string lights, black and white
Groom with a guest posing for a photo
Guests dancing at the reception
Toddler lying on the dance floor
Groom dancing with guests
Couples slow dancing, black and white
Last dance in the empty pavilion at Gruene Estate
Bride and groom kiss under string lights, black and white
Newlyweds walking through the send-off
Vintage getaway truck at night

Alix and Aaron’s wedding day was unforgettable! If you want to see more like this Gruene Estate wedding, I think you’ll also love Allison and Cody’s periwinkle wedding at Milestone of Boerne here.

Thank you so much my friend for being here! Until next time

xo

Jess

Jessica Chole Photography is a San Antonio based wedding photographer specializing in romantic, timeless, refined and joyful wedding and engagement photography in Texas, Southern California and destination. Serving areas in South Texas such as: San Antonio, New Braunfels, Boerne, Spring Branch, downtown Austin, Marble Falls, Dripping Springs, Georgetown, Fredericksburg, Wimberley, Houston and surrounding areas.

Serving areas in Southern California such as: San Diego, Carlsbad, Temecula, Orange County, South Orange County, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and surrounding areas. Also available for destination weddings and anniversary, maternity, and family sessions upon availability.

See more of my Gruene Estate wedding photography, or explore my work as a San Antonio wedding photographer.

Please get in touch for more information and pricing. I would love to talk with you!

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