This gorgeous La Cantera Resort wedding began celebrating long before the ceremony. The festivities opened with an intimate rehearsal dinner at Signature, the resort’s acclaimed restaurant, before guests gathered for a lively welcome party on the lawn. With a colorful fiesta theme and the Texas Hill Country as its backdrop, the evening set an easy, joyful tone for the weekend ahead.

I always love when a couple creates an entire wedding weekend for their guests. It gives everyone time to arrive, settle in, and enjoy being together before the wedding day begins. It also allows me to document more of the story, from the quiet anticipation of the rehearsal dinner to the excitement of welcoming everyone they love.

By the time Ashley and Nathan’s wedding day arrived over Labor Day weekend, their families had already found their rhythm. Ashley’s Jewish heritage and Nathan’s Scottish roots were thoughtfully woven together throughout the celebration. Rather than allowing one tradition to take precedence, the weekend honored both. The result felt deeply personal, rich with meaning, and reflective of two families becoming one.

As evening settled over the resort, the ballroom transformed into pure romance. Layers of cream and soft blush glowed beneath warm candlelight, creating an inviting setting for dinner, heartfelt toasts, and an unforgettable night of celebration. The speeches ran long because there was clearly so much love in the room. When the dance floor opened, guests of every generation joined in, and the energy carried naturally through the final song.

Ashley and Nathan, thank you for giving me a front row seat to your love story. Your La Cantera wedding was filled with tradition, laughter, and the unmistakable joy of two families coming together. I feel incredibly lucky to have documented it all. If you are planning a wedding at La Cantera Resort or elsewhere in the Texas Hill Country, I would love to hear what makes your own story uniquely yours.

Vendor Team:
Planner: @scarletroseevents
Custom Build: @scarletrosecollective
Photography: Brittney Welch Photography |  @brittneywelchphotography
Content Creation: @studioatmaweddings
Video: @qlosfilms
Invitations: @jackrabbitdesignstudio
Cake: @cakesbycathyyoung
Florals: @thevintagebouq
Rentals: @luxetabletop
Hair: @mphairdesign_
Makeup: @makeupbycynthiabarbara + @emilyjewellmua
Photo Booth: @rmdphotobooths
Venue: @signialacanteraresort
Rehearsal Dinner: @signaturerestaurant
String Quartet: @terravistastrings
Entertainment: @loveandhappinessband
Churro Bar: @girlswhotwirleventexperiences