Joyful & Bright Lone Oak Barn Wedding in Round Rock

Wedding

May 24, 2023

Dreaming of a colorful Austin wedding?

Kaylyn & Michael’s wedding at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock was bursting with color and unfiltered joy. Not only was the love and excitement absolutely infectious all day long, but they had colorful flowers EVERYWHERE. It’s impossible not to feel the brightness of their day radiating through every photo.

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Colorful golden hour at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock
Colorful pressed flower wedding cake
Chic southern charm at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock Texas
Fun boho wedding guest book idea with cow head skull
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Breathtaking, bright and colorful wedding bouquets by Wild Poppy Florist in Austin

Lone Oak Barn | Austin Wedding Venue

Looking for an Austin wedding venue with a hint of Southern charm? The Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock effortlessly combines rustic Hill Country vibes with a trendy Austin touch. This wedding location has it all: a beautiful countryside feel just 20 minutes from Austin, southern chic decor, stunning getting-ready suites, an indoor/outdoor barn reception floor plan, and SO much more. It checked every box for Kaylyn and Michael’s hip & colorful country wedding.

The rustic and timeless barn reception hall at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock
Lone Oak Barn chic southern Austin wedding venue
The sunny ceremony site in front of Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock
Inside the barn at the Austin wedding venue
Chandeliers and string lights at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock
Colorful and bright head wedding table in front of a custom neon sign

Lone Oak Barn’s Stunning Bridal Suite & Groom Room

As an Austin wedding photographer, one of my favorite things about this venue was its getting-ready suites. Kaylyn & Michael were intentional with every moment, from getting ready with their closest friends and family to writing love letters to each other before exchanging vows. Lone Oak Barn provided them with thoughtfully curated spaces to elevate every memory.

Bridesmaids celebrating in the gorgeous Lone Oak Barn bridal suite
Popping champagne under the oak trees at the Lone Oak Barn Round Rock wedding venue
Bright and airy bridal suite at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock
Kaylyn getting all dolled up in the Lone Oak Barn bridal suite
The bride getting ready in front of the stunning bridal suite wall mural
The groomsmen getting ready in the Groom Room at Lone Oak Barn
Rustic and classic groom getting ready suite
Lone Oak Barn has comfy couches and stunning accents for the groomsmen to gather and get ready
Timeless full length mirror and other thoughtfully curated touches at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock
Groom writing a love letter before walking down the isle
Bride and groom pre-ceremony love letter exchange

Nontraditional & Fun First Look Ideas

Everything about Kaylyn & Michael’s Round Rock wedding exuded love and joy. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE that they decided to completely do their own thing when it came to their first looks.

First, Kaylyn had a first look with her bridesmaids.

First look with bridesmaids
Bridesmaids first look in Lone Oak Barn's stunning bridal suite
Austin bride surprises bridesmaids with first look
Sweet and emotional bridesmaids first look reactions
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Bride and bridesmaids hugging after the first look
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Then Michael had a first look with his mom.

Groom's first look with mom
Sweet mother-son first look moment
This is why grooms should have a first look with mom
A sweet and unique first look wedding day tradition

Michael didn’t see this coming…

Michael thought he was going to have a first look with his bride, but his best man got all dressed up to surprise him instead! I’m always game for fun wedding day surprises and pranks!

Groom waiting for his first look with his bride at Lone Oak Barn
Best man getting ready to surprise the groom for the first look
Best man dressed up in a prank wedding dress
Best man ready to give the groom a prank first look
Silly first look prank with groom and best man
A hysterical twist to the first look
Groom laughing hysterically to best man's first look prank

And finally, the emotional father-daughter first look

While it was so much fun capturing all these unique and nontraditional first looks, Kaylyn’s first look with her dad is when the emotions really hit. Her dad’s reaction was the absolute sweetest and melted us.

Bride and father-of-the-bride first look in Lone Oak Barn's bridal suite
Father daughter first look
Joyful tears father daughter first look moment
Her dads face says it all for why you should have a first look with your dad

The Outdoor Wedding Ceremony at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock, TX

Another sweet way Kaylyn & Michael made their wedding their own was by having the bridesmaids and groomsmen walk down the aisle individually. I loved getting to capture Michael welcoming each groom to the ceremony. 

Groom waiting for his bride at the joyful and bright outdoor wedding ceremony
Each groomsman walked down the aisle for a personal touch to the ceremony
The groom hugged each groomsmen as they lined up at the outdoor ceremony
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Simple and timeless outdoor ceremony in Austin
Groom's reaction to seeing his bride for the first time at their Round Rock wedding
Tears as the bride makes her way down the aisle
Capturing the quiet moments of the wedding ceremony
Joyful and bright outdoor wedding at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock
Outdoor wedding ceremony quiet moment photo from the crowd

I also always make sure to capture the quieter, unexpected moments during the ceremony: like how Kaylyn’s mom leaned her head on her husband’s shoulder. These little emotional surprises are always a favorite with my couples, as oftentimes they’re moments they would’ve missed otherwise.

Joyful moments at their outdoor wedding ceremony
Mom and Dad laughing during the personal vow exchange
Capturing quiet moments during the ceremony like mom leaning into dad

Wedding Party Portraits Under the Oak Trees | Austin Texas Wedding Venue

Kaylyn & Michael really let their personalities shine and were all about being present with their friends and family. So while they did traditional wedding party portraits after the ceremony, their photos speak volumes on how happy and excited they all were.

Silly and sweet wedding party photos at outdoor Lone Oak Barn wedding
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Joyful and bright wedding party at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock
The groomsmen goofing around for photos after the outdoor Austin ceremony
Groomsmen photos under the oak trees
Lone Oak Barn's reception hall was another perfect location for groomsmen photos
A personality packed wedding party

Golden Hour Wedding Photos at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock

Lone Oak Barn provides an array of portrait options with oak tree groves, a vintage mint-blue truck, stunning wall murals and playful pops of color. This Austin wedding venue was the perfect backdrop for the couple’s wedding portraits during golden hour.

Golden hour photos in front of Lone Oak Barn's vintage blue truck
Golden hour at the outdoor Lone Oak Barn wedding
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Walking into golden hour at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock
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Austin wedding venue with southern charm

The Wedding Reception

The barn reception was decked out in a colorful display of flowers, candles and vases. After taking their golden hour photos, the couple cozied up for toasts at the head table. Their custom neon sign and wall of string lights (and those drinks!) kept the festivities bright. 

Then the party commenced. There was the cutting of the DREAMIEST pressed flower wedding cake, the youngest victor of a garter toss ever, and so much dancing. We also got a giant group wedding photo of the couple and all their wedding guests! BEST. RECEPTION. EVER.

Joyful reception entrance
Happy tears after rejoining their wedding guests
Joyful and bright Austin wedding first dance
Mother-son first dance at Lone Oak Barn
Timeless mother-son first dance
Emotional father-daughter first dance at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock
Sweet quiet moments during the father-daughter first dance when bride's mom and sister held each other and watched
Happy joyful father-daughter first dance tears
Capturing quiet wedding moments like the groom watching his bride dance with her father
Joyful and bright wedding reception details at Lone Oak Barn
Sweet laughing moment while bride's father gives his toast
Joyful and bright Lone Oak Barn wedding reception
The reception party starts at Lone Oak Barn
Bride and groom dancing with their guests
Hysterical wedding garter retrieval by the groom
Garter toss goes to one of the youngest wedding guests
The iconic all wedding guests group photo at the Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock

Private Last Dance & Sparkler Exit

I love that more and more of my couples are incorporating a private last dance to end their night, and of course, Kaylyn & Michael were no exception. After their last dance under the stars and string lights, they said goodbye to their guests under an arch of sparklers.

Private last dance on the cobblestone patio at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock
Final dance under the string lights
Quiet private last dance moments
Sparkler exit for their joyful and bright Lone Oak Barn wedding

Kaylyn & Michael were a dream. Watching how intentional they were throughout the day and all the love radiating off of them and their loved ones sums up everything I love about being an Austin wedding photographer. Their wedding at Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock is one I won’t ever forget. My photographer’s heart was – and is – so full.

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