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Amanda and Jason met on an online dating service, so since they had technology to thank for their meeting, it's not surprising that it became a HUGE part of their elopement. They, their two guests, their officiant, and their photographer (Melanie Grizzel from She-n-He Photography) turned off their cell phones and turned on their cameras. The rest was history: a Skyped elopement.
To say that Amanda is obsessed with owls would be a gross understatement. When Jason proposed to Amanda he rented and wore a gigantic owl costume, and she only knew it was him cause she spotted his shoes underneath. Spoiler alert: She said yes.
When they decided that an elopement was right for them, they found Austin Texas' The Inn at Wild Rose Hall on Offbeat Bride!
Amanda is a DIYer and she made her bouquet, the boutonnieres, and handbags for her and her “bridesmaids.”
She packed them all up into her suitcase and brought them to Austin.
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She wore her Grandmother's pearls and a very Marilyn gown.
So much technology! Also, how much do you love that “bridesmaid's dress.” 🙂
Their first “hi mom!” as husband and wife. 😉
For their reception dinner they hired a personal chef to prepare their first meal as husband and wife — diner food! Omelets, bacon, home-fries, and local artisan bread. Yummers!
To get more details and more Skyped elopement porn, head over to She-n-He's blog post about Amanda and Jason.
I love it! And I love that they hired a friend I know from church as their personal chef!!!
I LOVE the bridesmaid’s cardigan – can anyone tell me where to find one like it? I’ve been searching for months with no luck.
Dude, this is the best ever! I love how the whole thing looks SO luxurious and relaxing. 🙂