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Kassy + Jorge | An Intimate Wedding at Gruene Estate | San Antonio | New Braunfels

Groom embracing the bride from behind at Gruene Estate in New Braunfels, Texas

If there’s anything 2020 taught us, I think it’s the lost art of slowing down, taking a good look at our priorities, and realizing what’s really important to us; things we can easily take for granted in the busyness of life- the importance of family and quality time with loved ones. And that is exactly what Kassy and Jorge’s intimate wedding at Gruene Estate was all about….Celebrating their love with family and the closest of friends.

In the middle of Covid, they decided to celebrate their nuptials with a small gathering of their loved ones in the open air chapel and reception space at Gruene Estate in New Braunfels, Texas. Before wedding day, Kassy told me that she hoped their big day would be sweet, emotional, and intimate- and there aren’t better words to describe how this day turned out…It may have been different than the big wedding they had originally envisioned, but it was an incredible day to celebrate these two amazing people!

I hope you enjoy this intimate wedding at Gruene Estate


CREATIVE TEAM:

Photography: Jessica Chole Photography

Venue: Gruene Estate

Wedding Coordinator: Carey with Gruene Estate

Florals: The Bloom Bar

Hair & Makeup: Veil Artistry

Videography: Luxe Video Productions

Catering: Bill Miller BBQ

Bar: River City Bartending

Bridal Gown: Pronovias

Bridal Shoes: Bella Belle


Gruene Estate Wedding | Kassy + Jorge | San Antonio Austin Wedding Photographers

Gruene Estate stone chapel with fall foliage
Wedding invitation suite with blush ribbon and lace heels
Illustrated map card on blush silk
Engagement ring box and wedding band
Lace bridal heels with blush ribbon
Crystal earrings on lace
Embellished lace bridal heels
Historic white cottage at Gruene Estate
Circa 1856 historic marker at the Gruene Estate cottage

While Kassy didn’t have an official bridal party, she included all her closest friends to be a part of the getting ready time at the venue. The ladies all had fun matching robes and it was important to Kassy to get special photos with each of her sisters and friends.

Bride and bridesmaids in blush robes on the cottage porch
Bridesmaids toasting mimosas on the porch
Bridesmaids laughing, black and white
Mimosa toast in pink robes
Bride with each bridesmaid on the porch
Bride with bridesmaids individually
Bride with friends in blush robes
Bride hugging her bridesmaids, color and black and white
Tulle wedding gown hanging in the cottage bridal suite

I will never tire of the bridal suite at Gruene Estate

Gown details and bridal shoes
Bride reaching for her gown
Bride with her gown, black and white
Mom helping the bride into her gown
Bride and her mother smiling
Bride putting on earrings with crystal headpiece
Bride's lace back and putting on shoes
Bride buckling her heels

Kassy wanted to have a First Look with her dad. I always love these

Father of the bride first look
Bride hugging her father
Bride and her father smiling
Groom buttoning his vest and posing by the porch
Groomsman helping the groom with his jacket
Groom adjusting his cufflinks
Groom in a navy three-piece suit at Gruene Estate
Groom buttoning his navy suit jacket
Groom with his mom, black and white
Groom with his mother by the cottage
Gruene Estate chapel and grounds with fall trees
Open-air chapel and reserved signs
White chapel bell tower at Gruene Estate, New Braunfels
Groom walking his mother down the aisle
Bridesmaids processing in blush gowns
Groom and best man waiting at the altar
Bride walking down the aisle with her father
View through the chapel's arched doorway, black and white
Ceremony in the open-air chapel
Bride and groom at the altar, black and white
Guests watching the ceremony

At the beginning of the ceremony, the officiant held a special remembrance prayer for those who have passed and were unable to be there. Jorge’s dad was one of those beautiful souls honored and remembered

Groom emotional during the vows, black and white
Bride and groom holding hands at the altar
Vows in the chapel, black and white
Lasso rope ceremony tradition
Lasso placed over the couple during the ceremony
Lasso and holding hands detail
Wide view of the open-air chapel ceremony at Gruene Estate
First kiss at the chapel altar
Groom celebrating as they recess, black and white
Bride and groom kiss at the stained glass chapel door

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Calderon

Couple smiling among ornamental grasses
Bride and groom by the chapel and tall grasses
Groom kisses the bride's cheek with her blush bouquet
Couple holding hands in the golden grass
Blush rose bouquet held between the couple
Couple laughing, black and white
Romantic portraits by the chapel
Groom kisses the bride's cheek as she smiles
Groom lifts the bride by the chapel at Gruene Estate
Couple walking by the stone chapel and fall trees
Bride and groom embrace with autumn foliage
Groom portrait and boutonniere detail
Bride and groom under red fall trees
Chapel and couple portrait at Gruene Estate, New Braunfels TX
Bride by the stained glass door and bouquet portrait
Groom holding the bride with her pink rose bouquet
Bride's veil flying by the chapel at sunset

Lots of greenery in the open air reception space really let the rustic elegance of Gruene Estate shine

Open-air reception pavilion with greenery chandeliers at Gruene Estate
Greenery hanging installation in the pavilion
Lantern and floral centerpieces
Long tables and greenery arrangements in the pavilion
First dance under the pavilion lights

I really do live for these moments (cue all the feels!)…

Bride and groom embracing during the first dance
Father-daughter dance, black and white
Groom dancing with his mother
Bride tossing her bouquet
Garter tradition on the dance floor

Kassy had a surprise for Jorge…It’s not a complete Texas hill country wedding without a Yeti grooms cake!

Cake cutting, color and black and white
Bride and groom smiling by the wedding cake
Live band and couple dancing
Guests dancing at the reception
Bride dancing, color and black and white
Couple dancing under colorful stage lights
Guests at the reception, black and white
Bride hugging a guest
Bride and groom in front of the band stage
Sparkler send-off, black and white
Newlyweds walking through the sparkler exit at Gruene Estate
Bride and groom smiling through the sparklers, black and white
Newlyweds waving from the golf cart getaway

CONGRATULATIONS Kassy and Jorge! I am so honored to have been able to celebrate with you!

I hope you enjoyed Kassy and Jorge’s wedding day. If you want to see more like this Gruene Estate wedding, I think you’ll also love Ashley and David’s Horseshoe Bay Resort wedding 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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