This Austin Public Library wedding was nothing short of romantic, thoughtful, and authentic to the Jackson’s personalities.
As a photographer with over 10 years of experience, I’ve shot a lot of weddings. The best weddings are always the ones that incorporate the couple’s interests and lead to their guests saying, “This wedding is so them.” This wedding at the Austin Public Library was no exception.
I remember reading through Rachel and Andy’s questionnaire and feeling like I was looking in the mirror. We had the same taste in music, had the same interests (gardening, hiking, and live music), and even both named our dogs something Beatles-themed. It already felt like serendipity when I knew they were getting married on on my husband’s birthday — but our meeting officially felt cosmic when I learned we shared the same dating anniversary and first dance song. (The song is “Till There Was You” by the Beatles, in case you were wondering.)
Their Austin Public Library wedding was recently featured on Wed Society.
So it feels like a sign that it is time to share some of my favorite details and documentary-style photos from their wedding day. I particularly loved their bookmark wedding invitations and stacked books centerpieces. Rachel surprised Andy with custom cufflinks featuring their dog Penny.
After the ceremony in the Central Austin Public Library’s demonstration area, they hosted their reception in the rooftop garden with the Austin skyline as the backdrop. We got to explore the library and the surrounding grounds for their portraits. It feels important to add that I tried Whole Food’s iconic berry chantilly cake for the first time as this wedding and my life was forever altered.
Vendor Team:
Venue | Central Austin Public Library
Photographer | Tess Leslie Photography
Coordinator | Busy Bee Weddings
Florals | Bouquets of Austin
Hair and Makeup | Samantha Cronk Beauty
DJ | Complete Weddings and Events
Catering | Cookbook Austin
Cake | Whole Foods
Guest Accommodations | The LINE Hotel
Dress | Davids Bridal
Suit | The Black Tux
Take a look at a few of my favorite “novel” details from this Austin Public Library wedding.
About Tess Leslie Photography
I’m Tess, a wedding photographer with over a decade of experience documenting weddings across Austin and beyond. I’ve photographed celebrations at the Austin Public Library and most other Austin wedding venues. I bring a calm, observant, and photojournalistic approach to every wedding day.
Because I know this venue well, I help my couples build timelines that protect the best light, navigate the space with ease, and stay fully present while I document the moments that matter most. My work is rooted in honest storytelling, thoughtful composition, and an understanding of how a wedding day actually unfolds—not just how it looks on paper.
If you’re planning an Austin Public Library wedding and want images that feel natural, artful, and true to you, I’d love to be part of your day. Head to my contact page to get the process started.
