Intimate Fredericksburg Wedding at Baron’s Creek Camp

Weddings

If there was a theme for James and Leah’s wedding, it would be that they wanted a laid-back and love-filled day. One where they could exchange vows surrounded by the people closest to their hearts. From DIY table settings to the locally-catered pizzas, their day exuded all the intimate and fun wedding vibes at Baron’s Creek Camp in Fredericksburg, TX.

Autumn wedding detail shot for their DIY Fredericksburg wedding

Leah and James in front of Baron's Creek Camp main lodge in Fredericksburg, TX

Wedding portraits in front of the retro campers

Black and white photo of Leah and James in front of Baron's Creek Camp lodge

Autumn and rust-colored intimate wedding decor at Baron's Creek Camp

Stunning brass candle holders on their intimate wedding table setting

Leah and James embracing at the intimate outdoor ceremony site at Baron's Creek Camp

Emotive black and white photo of James kissing Leah on the cheek at golden hour

Their Intimate Wedding Day Venue | Baron’s Creek Camp in Fredericksburg, TX

Just 2 miles from downtown Fredericksburg, Baron’s Creek Camp is a hidden gem wedding venue with a retro glamping aesthetic. Leah and James truly could not have picked a more perfect venue to celebrate their one-of-a-kind day.

This Fredericksburg wedding location exuded slow and easy vibes on what is typically a pretty stressful day. They both spent a few nights at the venue before the wedding, just to be together and soak in the memories. It was so nice for them to not have to rush through all the preparations on the day-of!

Baron’s Creek Camp features a main camp house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as the three remodeled vintage trailers around the central campground. The retro and slightly quirky Hill Country vibe was the perfect match for Leah and James’ easy-going and fun personalities.

Outside shot of Baron's Creek Camp Main Lodge

Autumn-inspired DIY wedding place settings

A beautiful chandelier hangs from the trees above the intimate wedding table setting

Another angle of the DIY rust-orange wedding table setting with vingtage campers in the background

Bohemian-inspired rugs make up the aisle of the intimate outdoor wedding location

Tips on how to create a truly intimate first look

I recommend setting aside time to see each other before the wedding starts. With so many of my couples, it’s important for them to really be in the moment together and remember why they’re even there in the first place – to say yes to life with their best friend, their ride-or-die. It can be overwhelming to be separated from your person before such a momentous occasion, so first looks are my favorite way to help them steal a private moment and ground them in each other.

For Leah and James, a first look was a no-brainer. I also LOVE that they added their own twist by taking shots together before saying “I do.” For them, it was all about having fun and enjoying the celebration to its fullest. So don’t be afraid to share drinks, enjoy a special snack, read private vows you don’t want anyone else to hear – the options are truly endless. As a photographer, I want my couples to trust me with these intimate moments and know I’m there to make every second meaningful — and come across that way on camera.

Leah's vintage lace-inspired Wtoo by Watters wedding dress

Quirky and boho-inspired decor makes up the lodging at Baron's Creek Camp in Fredericksburg, TX

Timeless wooden shutters frame the light-filled windows

Perfect for her intimate fall wedding, Leah wears a dried flower crown with her soft curls

A black and white portrait of Leah getting ready

Leah relaxing on the stunning queen bed in the Main Lodge at Baron's Creek Camp

Black and white photo of Leah helping her daughter get ready for the wedding

James getting a haircut before the ceremony on the beautiful outdoor grounds of the camp

Portrait shot of James buttoning up his groom's vest

James kissing his daughter and flower girl on the cheek

James' daughter kissing her daddy back on his cheek

James and Leah's first look near the Baron's Creek Camp vintage red pickup truck

James seeing Leah for the first time in her wedding dress

The couple's pre-ceremony shots

James and Leah celebrating their first look with shots

Black and white photo of their pre-ceremony shots together

Shots chased with lime are a fun and unique way to celebrate together before the ceremony

James and Leah cozying up before the ceremony

Baron's Creek Camp is an intimate Fredericksburg wedding venue with diverse portrait opportunities

A Camp-Style Ceremony Set in the Texas Hill Country

Fredericksburg, TX is not only a beautiful small town, but the surrounding Hill Country provides some of the best outdoor ceremony spaces – and Baron’s Creek Camp is truly unique. Towering trees make a beautiful backdrop for an intimate outdoor wedding ceremony, and Leah walked down the aisle on large vintage rugs, adding glamor to the rustic surroundings.

The Baron's Creek Camp tree grove makes a beautiful intimate outdoor wedding ceremony

The flower girl walks down the aisle and gets hugs and kisses from Dad (James)

Sweet and emotional hugs for between the groom and flower girl (father and daughter)

Leah walked down the aisle with her dad

Black and white photo of her dad giving her away

James looks lovingly at Leah during the outdoor wedding ceremony

The shade of the trees make the perfect spot for their intimate wedding in Fredericksburg

James had the sweetest expressions during their intimate ceremony

James wipes away Leah's tears during the ceremony

Leah smiling at James as they exchange vows

It's truly an honor to capture a couple's emotions during the exchanging of wedding vows

Leah and James share their first kiss as husband and wife under the trees

Black and white photo of the couple walking down the aisle as husband and wife

Black and white photo of Leah and James holding hands heading towards the Main Lodge

Family Portraits, Stop-and-Mingle-Style

 In keeping with their very laid-back and intimate wedding atmosphere, Leah and James didn’t want to have formal-style portraits. Imagine a normal backyard party, except everyone was celebrating their two favorite people getting married.

As the couple mingled, I jumped in to make sure I had casual photos of them interacting with their guests, rather than overly-orchestrated family portraits. It also happened to make for some truly joyous and timeless photos with loved ones.

Leah stops for the camera for natural photos with guests

I love that they chose to mingle and take family and friend portraits

It felt so natural for their family portraits to be more intimate and laid back

Black and white photo of Leah and her sister kissing their dad after the wedding

This was a great way to get a photo with everyone and fit their intimate Fredericksburg wedding theme

Black and white photo of Leah, James and their kiddos

Fun Glamping Newlywed Portraits

If you haven’t noticed by now, Leah and James have wonderful energy and playful personalities, and I love how the venue truly accommodated everything they stood for. From their portraits in front of the retro travel trailers to fun and sweet moments enjoying drinks in the clawfoot tub, everything was spontaneous and so in the moment.

I loved all the rustic Autumn details that were so natural at this venue

Black and white portrait of the couple kissing near the ceremony site

The couple popping champagne in front of the vintage remodeled camper trailers

The fun, retro colors of the campers made a fun backdrop

Black and white photo of Leah and James sharing champagne

Sharing another kiss with the champagne glasses in hand

Baron's Creek Camp and their restored vintage trailers helped add to their fun and laid back vibe

More kisses in front of the retro campers

Leah got some stunning bridal portraits during golden hour at Baron's Creek Camp

James and Leah had a blast for their couples portraits

Their playful personalities came out to shine at golden our

These wedding portraits with the golden light coming through the trees are truly swoon-worthy

Black and white photo of their sweet wedding portraits

I love when the couples' personalities radiate through every shot

Another black and white photo of the couple dancing and having fun during portraits

I'm still swooning over that golden glow in these shots

Leah and James with arms linked and Leah practically glowing at golden hour

The couple got even more playful and took portraits in the Main Lodge's clawfoot tub

I love how silly and free they are in these shots

Fully clothed in the tub and cheers-ing to being married

Sharing a kiss in just married bliss

The Reception & Sparkler Exit

Because of how intimate the venue was, the ceremony seamlessly drifted into the reception. From s’mores around the firepit, drinks and pizza to their film camera guestbook, everything about their wedding day was simple, meaningful and so right. They were able to speak to everyone and have a blast celebrating the next chapter together. After the sparkler send-off, they even smoked a joint together. It was the ultimate end to their fun, quirky and truly intimate wedding at Baron’s Creek Camp in Fredericksburg, TX.

Baron's Creek Camp in Fredericksburg truly fit their laid-back personalities and intimate wedding theme

Prometheus Pizza in Fredericksburg catered their artisan pizzas

The Prometheus Pizza looked mouth-watering and fit their intimate wedding day perfectly

Dawn Makes Cakes provided yummy cupcakes

Cupcakes are perfect for a smaller, more intimate wedding

Filled with camping vibes, guests gathered around outdoor tables and firepits

The Baron's Creek Camp Main Lodge even has an indoor bed swing

The couple shared a cupcake for their cake cutting

Black and white photo of couple kissing over cupcakes

Their guest book included a polaroid camera and photo album

Guests added polaroids throughout the reception

I loved getting to see guests taking their own photos to add to the album

At the end of the night, there were so many polaroids for them to look back on

Inside Baron's Creek Camp Main Lodge makes a great reception space for intimate weddings

The couple share another kiss during the reception

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A cute sign for the sparkler exit that reads "Spark's Fly"

Black and white photo of their sparkler exit in front of the Main Lodge

The couple radiating smiles and excitement during their sparkler send off

The Main Lodge provided the perfect backdrop for their exit

I love the joy radiating from their intimate wedding day

The couple ended the night by smoking a joint together

It was so right for their chill and fun intimate wedding day

Dreaming of a small, simple and intimate wedding in Fredericksburg, TX or the surrounding areas?

As a local Fredericksburg wedding photographer, I love working with my couples to create truly unique weddings that feel right to them and their love.

I’m always here to help you create the wedding of your dreams and capture your love in its truest form. Let’s chat here.

Inclusivity is at the heart of what I do.

I don’t want any of my couples to have to second guess if their love will be accepted. As a queer woman myself, my mission is for every couple to feel seen, safe, and supported.

Because every love story deserves to be told and treasured.

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