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Enchanted Rock Elopement | Megan & Kalena

Updated: Dec 18, 2020

Megan & Kalena's Enchanted Rock Elopement in Texas

enchanted rock landscape. couple sits on a big rock overlooking the hill country beyond

About the Couple


Megan and Kalena's chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS!! Every interaction between these two shouted "LOVE": the endless giggles, the way they perfectly fit together, and the bashful kisses.


Everything about them is perfectly contradictory. They're calm but nervous, carefree but intentional, mindful but spontaneous. An elopement is the perfect celebration for these free, adventurous souls and enchanted rock was the perfect backdrop for their wild love.


I'm 100% obsessed with Megan's bashful reaction during their first look, the warm glow of the sun for their post-elopement couple's photos on the rocks, their reactions to being officially married, and the perfect, handmade invitations & vow papers created by Amanda Reid Designs.


During moments of downtime I'd catch Megan practicing her vows. She practiced while Kalena dressed, she practiced as we walked from one location to another, and she took some time to practice before the ceremony. When the time came to recite them, both Megan and Kalena's words were full of so much emotion and intention. I could feel their hearts through their words.


Where in Enchanted Rock


Enchanted Rock State Park is suuuchh a beautiful elopement location. It's fairly large and private, but isn't too strenuous of a hike. We visited a bunch of different locations around the park for different aspects of the day. Enchanted rock is so beautiful it's necessary to see as much as you can! We chose the first look location based on where the sun was setting over the rocks. We chose their ceremony location based on what felt "right" to them. And then we ventured to a part of the park with big boulders for their couples photos to incorporate more adventure feels.


We ended the night watching the sun set, talking about UFO stories, and hiked back down enchanted rock at dusk with full hearts. I'm so thankful for this life full of adventure and connecting with amazing elopement couples!


Vendor Team


Videographer: Matthew Reid Films

Calligraphy: Amanda Reid Designs



CLICK HERE to see their Elopement Video by Matthew Reid Films!


groom buttoning cufflinks

bride standing barefoot on rocks with the sun beaming behind her

girl looking down at bouquet with white and orange flowers

paper with handwritten vows and a bouquet of flowers

bride covering grooms eyes for their first look at their elopement

girl standing slightly behind guy and they're smiling at each other

girl smiling bashfully at guy who is looking over his shoulder at her

guy kissing girl on cheek

girl and guy with their arms wrapped around each other kissing. you can see rock formations behind them at enchanted rock state park

guy holding girl in his arms kissing her neck

groom leading bride up mountainside at enchanted rock

bride and groom hugging on a mountain with a steep incline during their elopement.

guy lifts girl into the air. the camera is close to them so you can only see from their torsos up

bride and groom laughing together on a mountainside

 
 

groom kisses the top of the bride's head, the bride looks at the camera with a soft smile

groom holds bride in his arms like how you would hold a baby. she has her head thrown back laughing

groom holds bride in his arms like a baby. the focus of the photo is on the bride's hiking boots to enhance the adventure elopement vibe

portrait of a bride before her elopement ceremony

bride and groom have their backs to the camera, looking out at the view of enchanted rock. bride has her head resting on grooms shoulder

close up photo of two people holding hands, one person slightly leading the other

bride and groom holding hands during their elopement at enchanted rock. they are small in the frame and you can see a lot of the rocky scenery

groom crying at elopement, bride looking at camera laughing

close up photo of two people holing hands. in their other hands they hold pieces of paper which have their wedding vows on them

groom smiling at bride during elopement ceremony. sun is peeking over the mountain behind him creating a glow

bride smiling big at groom during elopement ceremony

ring exchange during elopement

photo of the bride's face while she looks at the groom who is reciting his vows. you can see the vows in the foreground of the photo, in front of the bride, but they're not in focus

couple's first kiss after elopement ceremony at enchanted rock. groom has bride in a slight backbend

couple with their arms in the air celebrating after they say "i do"

close up photo of a couple hand's presenting their vows to the camera

couple smiles big at each other while presenting their wedding vows to the camera

couple smiles at camera while presenting wedding vows to camera

couple smiles big at each other while presenting their wedding vows to the camera

detail photo of wedding vows and wedding rings

detail photo of wedding invitations, wedding rings, and bride's bouquet

couple sitting on rock together at enchanted rock

couple sitting on rock together, groom kisses bride's neck

couple sits side by side with their foreheads touching, their backs to the camera

couple's first dance during elopement at enchanted rock

couple standing next to each other holding hands. the girl is pointing off into the distance at something they're both looking at. the point of view of the camera is from below so you can only see the couple and the sky

couple standing next to each other holding hands, kissing. the point of view of the camera is from below so you can only see the couple and the sky

groom helps bride off of large rock at enchanted rock

groom lifts bride in to the air so that her feet are off the ground and they're facing each other.  you can see the hill country beyond them

groom sits down on rock. bride stands on the same rock behind him. they look off in opposite directions.

bride sits on groom's lap on a large rock. they watch the sunset together

bride and groom sit next to each other. bride has her legs draped over the groom's lap. he kisses her cheek, both of their eyes are closed.

dinner table set up for elopement

details of the dinner table for elopement

Enchanted Rock Elopement Videography by Matthew Reid Films



Considering an elopement? Reach out and let's chat about me photographing your adventure!


xo,

Tam


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