I’ve known Kylie since college, back when we were both creative kids trying to figure out what we wanted to make in the world. So when she and Seth invited me to photograph their Texas micro wedding in Marfa, it felt like getting a front-row seat to a story I’d been watching unfold for years.

Kylie has always been one of those people who seem incapable of limiting herself to a single medium. She paints, does graphic design, curates art shows, and lately has been picking up photography too. Honestly, it’s a little rude to be that talented. Over the years, we’ve stayed connected, and she would occasionally tell me that if she ever got married, she’d want me there to photograph it.

Their connection to West Texas started a few years ago when they modeled for me in Big Bend. It was their first trip to the region, and they immediately fell in love with the vast landscapes, quiet beauty, and sense of perspective the desert offers. Since then, they’ve returned to Marfa regularly, building memories there year after year. Eventually, Seth proposed during one of those trips, making Marfa more than just a favorite destination. When it came time to choose a wedding location, there was never really another option.

Vintage Colors, Windy Skies, and a Courthouse First Look

One of my favorite things about Kylie is how confidently she follows her creative instincts. Every detail of the wedding reflected that. The color palette felt like vintage Americana in the best way, with baby-blue accents, rich reds, and the soft blush tones of the Marfa courthouse creating something nostalgic, artistic, and completely their own.

The weather, meanwhile, was doing its best impression of classic West Texas. It was beautiful, windy, and surprisingly cold for April. With temperatures in the low sixties and steady gusts making it feel much colder, Kylie and Seth decided to have their first look inside the courthouse tower. It ended up being one of my favorite moments of the day. High above town, with views stretching across Marfa and toward the distant mountains, they shared a quiet moment before the celebrations began.

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An Intimate Texas Micro Wedding Full of Personality

Kylie and Seth kept their guest list to around fifty of their closest friends and family members. After the ceremony, everyone headed to Margaret’s, where the couple rented out the entire restaurant for a three-course dinner. It felt more like an intimate dinner party than a traditional reception, which is one of my favorite things about micro weddings.

Later, the celebration moved to Otherside, where Kylie and Seth rented out the entire bar. A local band performed their first dances and played an hour-long set before handing things over to a DJ who spun music exclusively from cassette tapes. Actual cassette tapes. And somehow, it was perfect.

The dance floor stayed packed, the music kept everyone moving, and the whole evening felt unmistakably like Kylie and Seth—creative, unconventional, welcoming, and full of heart. Looking back, that’s what stands out most. The way they built a wedding around the things they love: art, music, community, meaningful places, and each other. In the middle of the West Texas desert, surrounded by the people who mattered most, it felt exactly right.