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Abby + Hayden
Romance in Rose Gold
rose gold + blush, with lake and hill country views
The Preserve at Canyon Lake is one of my favorite venues in the Texas Hill Country. With its lake, sprawling oak trees and panoramic Hill Country views, this Canyon Lake estate doesn't need much to feel elegant, and I've loved photographing weddings and bridal sessions here.
Abby and Hayden's early fall wedding was full of joy from start to finish. Their palette of rose gold and blush, with florals in soft neutrals and pops of burnt orange and cappuccino, was refreshingly unique, and a latte cart and cotton candy cart made the reception extra sweet.
Venue and bar: The Preserve at Canyon Lake | Planning: A Signature Event | Florals: Wolf Weddings | Catering: Got It Covered Events | Cake: Cakes by Cathy Young | Hair and makeup: Jax Studio | DJ: Exodus Sound Co | Rentals: Rustic Romance Rentals | Videography: Herrington Photo Studios | Coffee bar: Brightside Coffee HTX | Cotton candy: Sugar Clouds Cotton Candy | Signage: CalliRosa | Gown: Martina Liana | Bridal salon: Bridal Boutique Lewisville | Bridesmaids' dresses: Show Me Your Mumu | Groom's suit: Men's Wearhouse
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Kelsey + Gavin
A Spring Garden Romance
blush florals, a flowing veil + lakeside portraits
Kelsey and Gavin's spring wedding at The Preserve at Canyon Lake was soft, romantic and full of blush and pink florals, from the bouquets to the blooms cascading down the staircase. Portraits by the lake, with Kelsey's long veil catching the breeze, were the perfect Hill Country moment.
Venue and bar: The Preserve at Canyon Lake | Planning and florals: Wolf Weddings | Catering: PG Special Events Catering | Cake: Betty Janes | Hair and makeup: Jax Studio | DJ: DJ Tonyc | Gown: Martina Liana | Bridal salon: Olivia Grace Bridal | Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes | Bridesmaids' dresses: Birdy Grey | Groom's suit: Men's Wearhouse
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Jessica + Travis
A Modern Lakeside Romance
garden florals, dusty mauve + a sparkler send-off
Jessica and Travis's May wedding at The Preserve at Canyon Lake paired soft, garden-style florals with modern black-and-white details and a bridal party in dusty mauve. After portraits under the oak trees and by the lake, they danced the night away and left through a glowing cold sparkler send-off.
Venue: The Preserve at Canyon Lake | Planning: Eclipse Event Co | Florals: Blooms and Bows TX | Catering: Spice of Life SA | Hair and makeup: Lola Beauty ATX | DJ: Premier Austin DJs | Videography: Moonlit Weddings | Transportation: Elegant Limousine | Cold sparklers: Team One Luxury Events | Gown: Sarah Seven | Bridal salon: Blue Bridal Austin | Alterations: Mev Alta Costura | Shoes: Lulus
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Caroline + Ben
A Lakeside Summer Wedding
high school sweethearts, a summer celebration
Caroline and Ben are high school sweethearts, and Ben proposed with a surprise on a cliff overlooking the water in Greece. Their summer wedding day at The Preserve at Canyon Lake was just as beautiful, with portraits by the lake and under the oak trees and a joyful celebration with everyone they love.
Venue and bar: The Preserve at Canyon Lake | Planning and florals: Wolf Weddings | Catering: Heavenly Gourmet Catering | Cake: Cakes by Cathy Young | Hair and makeup: Beauty Concepts | DJ: Look Entertainment | Videography: Reverent Wedding Films | Officiant: Bill Tucker | Gown: Justin Alexander | Bridal salon: Olivia Grace Bridal | Bridesmaids' dresses: Birdy Grey | Groom's suit: The Black Tux
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Caroline + Cort
Bridals to I Do
her bridal session + their wedding day
Caroline, a Baylor cheerleader, and Cort, a UT football player, brought that game-day energy to every moment of their wedding day. Before the wedding, Caroline's bridal session gave us the whole estate to ourselves, from the lawn and oak trees to the lake. On the day itself, I'll never forget the roar of applause when they shared their first kiss as husband and wife.
Venue and bar: The Preserve at Canyon Lake | Planning and florals: Wolf Weddings | Cake: Creations Cake Shop | Hair and makeup: Beauty Concepts | DJ: Look Entertainment with Wolf Weddings | Videography: Reverent Wedding Films | Officiant: Kevin Washington | Gown: Olivia Grace Bridal | Bridesmaids' dresses: Birdy Grey | Groom's suits: Jos. A. Bank
My Insider Guide
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The Preserve at Canyon Lake is a white stone estate in Canyon Lake, Texas, with a lake, sprawling oak trees and panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country. It's a dream for couples who love a romantic, timeless celebration, and there are so many beautiful places for photos.
Your ceremony
The ceremony chapel is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows, so your vows are framed by greenery and Hill Country views, and the soft natural light is so flattering in every photo. It's also a cool, comfortable escape from the Texas heat. Dreaming of an outdoor ceremony? The Preserve now offers one behind the venue, with the lake as your backdrop.
Portraits by the lake
The lake and the oak trees around it are my favorite backdrop for bride and groom portraits, especially in the warm light before sunset, when a long veil catches the breeze.
The estate
The white stone estate, its arched entry and the wide stone steps are perfect for bridal portraits and big bridal party photos, and the staircase inside makes a stunning spot for a dress reveal.
Your reception
The reception hall, with its wood-beamed ceiling and walls of windows, is bright and airy for your details, then glows with candlelight once the dancing starts. I'll plan your photo timeline around the best light for your date.
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Kind words
"Jessica is the best of the best... her ability to give a sense of peace and calmness on wedding day is incredible, and her photography style is timeless."
- Caroline, Bride
Kind words
"Jessica is incredible! She is so kind and makes you feel so comfortable so quickly... no small detail was overlooked."
- Abby, Bride
Kind words
"These photos are awesome!! We love them all so much!! ... You have been so great to work with!"
- Gaby & Edwin
faq
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Where are the best photo spots at The Preserve at Canyon Lake?
The lake and the oak trees around it for bride and groom portraits, the glass-walled ceremony chapel, the white stone estate with its arched entry and wide stone steps, and the staircase inside for bridal portraits.
Can we have our ceremony and reception at The Preserve?
Yes. Abby and Hayden, Kelsey and Gavin, Jessica and Travis, Caroline and Ben, and Caroline and Cort all said "I do" in the chapel and celebrated in the reception hall, with portraits by the lake in between, all without leaving the venue. The Preserve now also offers an outdoor ceremony option behind the venue, with the lake as your backdrop.
What if it rains, or it's a hot Texas day?
The ceremony chapel and reception hall are both indoors with walls of windows, so you still get bright, beautiful photos with Hill Country views. The chapel is also a huge perk in the Texas heat, giving you and your guests a cool, comfortable place to say "I do."
Should I do my bridals at The Preserve?
Yes! A bridal session lets us take our time at the lake, on the lawn and on the estate's stone steps without any guests around, so you get relaxed, timeless portraits before your wedding day.
How many weddings have you photographed at The Preserve?
Five weddings, plus bridal sessions, so I know the venue's best light and photo spots in every season.
Is travel included for a Preserve at Canyon Lake wedding?
Yes. I'm based in San Antonio, and travel within 120 miles is included in every collection, so Canyon Lake and the Hill Country are always covered.
I'd love to hear about your plans
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