Meet B & T. I first met B back in Dallas when I hired his his company to assist me in redesigning my wedding website. I love how our collaboration came full circle after he met T, and they reached out to me to photograph their wedding in a small town near Austin, TX. It’s truly heartwarming to witness their story unfold and to be a part of such a significant moment in their lives.

Capturing gay weddings in small, conservative towns such as Driftwood, TX holds profound significance for me. These moments represent love transcending societal norms, showcasing the courage of couples who choose to celebrate their commitment in spaces where acceptance can be sparse. Each photograph tells a story of resilience and joy, reflecting the vibrant spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities. The intimate settings allow for deep connections, highlighting the importance of community support and the gradual shift towards inclusivity. By documenting these weddings, we honor not only the couples' love story but also the evolving narrative of acceptance in our society, inspiring hope for future generations. Each image is a testament to the belief that love knows no boundaries, celebrating authenticity in the heart of traditional values.

I am lucky to have been involved in such a timeless wedding featuring some of the best dancing and cherished traditions that made the day truly unforgettable. 🥂

Where do you two live? Tell us a little bit about what you both spend a majority of your time doing.

We both Live in Austin, Texas. T was born there and B moved there for college. We are both active people with two dogs that consume more energy then we have bandwidth for. We also travel more than two people should but want to see the world before we have kids. We met in December 2019 so we’ve been together just over 5 years. On the weekends our favorite thing to do is sleep in! Working out and going to the gym are also big ones… which we almost always ruin with a big dinner in the evening.

Fave Queer Movie/Show?

Does all of Braodway count? If so that, for obvious reasons. But if not Brennen is obsessed with Mean Girls for reasons Thomas is still trying to figure out. Thomas loves Call Me By Your Name

What is the first thing you remember about the other when you first met? Where were you? Paint the scene for us.

Our first date was at a coffee shop at 6:00am. We were both very busy and were used to waking up super early so it just made the most sense. The best part (and the worst part) of the date was when B held the door for T (because up until that point no one he had ever been on a date with had held the door for him) and that was so unexpected for T he ended up running into B and spilling coffee all down his work clothes. From then on the connection was instantaneous. Besides the thoughtful ness, T was impressed by B's intellect and ability to hold a thoughtful conversation (especially for someone that was only 20 at the time).

What are you favorite qualities in each other:

B loves that T always knows how to make him happy or get out of a funk. T loves B's intellect, thoughtfulness, and willingness to be the planner for vacations in the relationship.

How did the proposal go down?

T had planned to propose to B on a trip that we had scheduled to Italy. The problem was B is the planner so he had already scheduled the whole trip down to the minute. We had one private dinner already scheduled at a sustainable winery so T reached out to the venue and arranged for flowers, a photographer, and a saxophonist to be there when he popped the question to have some additional element of surprise for B. The biggest issue by far is the custom ring that T had ordered was stolen from his luggage on the plane flight over. After only several breakdowns T was able to sneak off a day before to a sympathetic jeweler (who only sold women's jewelry) and he welded together two simple silver women's rings he already had display to make a placeholder wedding band he could propose with. Also the best part is T didn't know which hand to put the ring on so in all of our engagement photos B is wearing the placeholder ring on the wrong hand!

Was there a memory from your wedding that sticks out more than others?

The most memorable part of the wedding was the the ceremony, which was the part both of us were probably dreading the most but ended up being by far one of the best and most memorable parts of the wedding. The funniest moment was seeing the look of terror on T’s mom's face as she was hoisted in the air sitting on a chair during the Hora.

When you were a kid did you find yourself dreaming about a wedding? Tell me about it...why or why not?

Neither of us really dreamt about our wedding. Maybe because at the time two men getting married was not possible so something that we had seen before.

What is one piece of advice that you would give to other couples planning their wedding?

Remember that it is just one day and just an expression of what is really important. Try to have fun with it and try to avoid pleasing everyone - it is not possible.

Top 3 things that you feel make a marriage last?

1. Marry your best friend

2. Communicate early and often

3. intimacy

If you could change one thing about your wedding what would it be?

B wanted more dairy free desserts and would have worn less makeup.

What would you tell your 7 year old self today?

B said get used to stubborn because you will need it to deal with T.

Why'd you choose Steph to document your wedding day?

It was important to us to have someone that had experience with LGBTQ+ couples and we could feel comfortable being in front of. Also her work speaks for itself.