This Couple Had an Intimate Shabbat Dinner and Western-Themed Welcome Party Before Their Wedding in Austin, Texas

Prior to their Sunday wedding ceremony and reception, Taylor and Brad kicked off the weekend with a Shabbat dinner on Friday and a welcome party on Saturday evening. In true Texas fashion, the theme was “Boots, BBQ and Bourbon.” To hint at the boot-scootin’ good time that was in store, the weddin...

This Rustic and Elegant Wedding Showcased a Vibrant Sage and Tangerine Color Palette in Austin, Texas

“Hook ’em” isn’t just Taylor Eisenberg (29, a stationery designer) and Bradley (Brad) Resh’s (28, a mechanical engineer) college slogan. It also describes their relationship: The two were hooked on each other from the start, when they bonded in psych class and never looked back.<br><br>Although t...

A Fall-Inspired Wedding With Sweet Details by the Couple’s Kids at South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas

When planning their wedding day, Angelica Whitwell and Tolly Savile were laser-focused on creating an intimate, warm event for their family and friends to enjoy. The couple wanted their nuptials to convey a sense of autumnal romance—they chose bold earth tones to create an inviting atmosphere. “F...

One Couple's Barn Wedding at The Allen Farmhaus in New Braunfels, Texas, With Celestial Motifs

High school teachers Kara and Clintonbooked their venue, The Allen Farmhaus, for two simple reasons: the ambience and the owners. “There’s something magical about the place,” Kara says. “With the big open Texas sky above us and great people to work with, what more could we ask for?” Clinton’s nic...

Czech-Inspired Wedding in Praha, Texas

With a save-the-date that simply read, “You don’t wanna miss this!” Lydia Matula (25 and a brand manager) and Lance Walker (26 and a project manager) knew they had to deliver on their promise. And they did so in an unlikely space: the parish hall of a 19th- century Catholic church. With the addit...

A Rustic Wedding with Hawaiian Accents at a Private Residence in Thrall, Texas

Professional volleyball players Amanda Dowdy and Brad Lawson wed at the bride's family ranch in Thrall, Texas. Their wedding combined aspects of Texas, their current residence of Southern California  and the groom's home state of Hawaii. Brad paired a ti leaf lei with his classic navy suit and bu...

A Western-Inspired Wedding at Travaasa Austin in Texas

Felicia Smith (38 and a principal and vice president of finance) and Gideon Powell (28 and a director of acquisitions and new ventures) wanted to match the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country for their outdoor wedding. Both Gideon and Felicia are native Texans and “couldn’t imagine getting m...

A Rustic Bohemian Wedding at Montesino Ranch in Wimberley, Texas

Ashley Fort (25 and a photographer) and Christopher Maresh (25 and a project manager) planned a rustic affair that highlighted the natural beauty of the working ranch where they exchanged vows. “The Hill Country has always felt like home to us,” Ashley says. Because Ashley has captured so many we...

Bohemian Ranch Wedding at Prospect House in Dripping Springs, Texas

Jordyn Forsythe (24 and a baker) wed Kyle Ashmore (25 and a banker) in a chic, modern outdoor ceremony at Prospect House in southern Texas. “Nature was a huge inspiration for our overall look,” Jordyn says. “We both loved the idea of lots of greenery and florals. We chose bright colors such as ca...

A Bohemian Garden Wedding at Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas

Elizabeth Minch (26 and a creative director at Bustle) and Jason Eichholz (27 and vice president of Buy-Rite Beauty) picked the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas, to be the site of their nuptials because of its downtown locale. It was the perfect setting for their alfresco affair. “We wanted s...

A Romantic Wedding at Branded T Ranch in Kendalia, Texas

Brieann Heaton (22 and a wedding coordinator) and JT Corbitt (22 and a respiratory therapist) met at a church camp in high school, became Facebook friends and reunited as freshmen at Texas State University. Brieann, who was dating her high school boyfriend, joined a sorority (and tried to set JT ...

A Rustic, Shabby-Chic Outdoor Wedding at a Private Residence in Georgetown, Texas

Under a beautiful old oak tree, Hannah Sharp (24 and a nonprofit employee) and Cole Simmons (22 and an accountant) pledged their love for each other, surrounded by the beauty of Mother Nature and charming vintage decor at a friend’s farm in Georgetown, Texas. “Cole and I love being outdoors, so ...

A Rustic, Elegant Wedding at Rancho Mirando in Fischer, Texas

Once Kathryn Boutte (29 and a financial adviser) and Andrew Gillette (32 and a geoscience analyst) decided to get married outside, everything else fell into place. "It just made sense to keep the theme simple and enjoy the natural beauty of our venue—rustic but not country," Kathryn says. "Green ...

An Elegant Country Wedding at Heritage Haus in Dripping Springs, Texas

Looking to create a soft, elegant and comfortable feel for themselves and their guests, Brianna Dowling (22 and a worship leader) and Jonny Reeves (22 and a worship leader) settled on a color scheme of timeless neutrals—gray, soft pink and ivory with gold accents—for their Texas Hill Country wedd...

An Elegant Wedding Laced with Country Charm at Brazos Hall in Austin, Texas

Alexis Jacknow (28 and an actress) and Ricardo (Rick) Diaz (31 and a cinematographer) melded rustic country charm with Austin’s vibrant, musical city center. <br><br>While neither is religious, Alexis and Rick seamlessly incorporated elements from their Jewish and Mexican backgrounds into the cer...

A Rustic, Vintage-Inspired Wedding at the Inn at Wild Rose Hall in Austin, Texas

Mindy Dyke (25 and a client-care specialist at an animal hospital) and Marcus Brix (25 and a research analyst at CattleFax) planned a romantic, vintage-inspired affair for their spring wedding in Austin, Texas. “Aesthetically, I wanted the day to have a romantic, boho feel to it,” Mindy says. “It...

A Rustic, Elegant Wedding at Rancho Mirando in Fischer, Texas

Once Kathryn Boutte (29 and a financial adviser) and Andrew Gillette (32 and a geoscience analyst) decided to get married outside, everything else fell into place. "It just made sense to keep the theme simple and enjoy the natural beauty of our venue—rustic but not country," Kathryn says. "Green ...

A Romantic Rustic Wedding at Vista West Ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas

Ashley Stanowski (28 and a fitness instructor) and Daniel Andersen (38 and an investment banker) took rustic romance to a new level at their Dripping Springs, Texas, wedding. “We knew before we even started looking at venues that we would get married near Austin,” Ashley says, since she and Danie...

A Floral-Inspired Outdoor Wedding at Montesino Ranch in Wimberley, Texas

Vibrant florals served as the main focus at this rustic-chic wedding, creating pops of color among the surrounding woodlands at Montesino Ranch in Wimberley, Texas. "We wanted our wedding to be designed around our amazing spring florals," Mallory Bird (30 and a math teacher) says of her marriage ...

An Eco-Friendly, Elegant Wedding at Ma Maison in Dripping Springs, Texas

With a strong will to keep their elegant wedding eco-friendly, Ann Claire (26 and a communications specialist) and Cody Green (26 and a cellist) fell in love with Ma Maison, which values sustainable principles in Dripping Springs, Texas. "Ma Maison is built of reclaimed materials, and waters its ...

A Rustic Fall Wedding at the Inn at Wild Rose Hall in Austin, Texas

The Inn at Wild Rose Hall is a country home turned wedding venue in a naturally beautiful spot in Austin, Texas. The venue was just what Carly Marshall (26 and a teacher) and Tommy Glicker (25 and an engineer) were looking for: rustic, casual and an Austin feel. Heavenly Day Events helped the cou...

A Whimsical, Rustic Vintage Wedding at Pecan Springs Ranch in Austin, Texas

Jen Crane, 31 and a pediatric oncology nurse at Dell Children’s Medical Center, and Rob Chamness, 36 and a freelance videographer and producer, met by happenstance at South by Southwest as Rob and his group of friends chatted and helped block the wind from Jen’s group of friends. With the help of...

A Bright, Rustic Wedding at Gabriel Springs in Georgetown, Texas

Kristen Baker (26 and works for Boy Scouts of America) and Bradley Falatko (25 and works for Boy Scouts of America) met at a professional training at one of the national properties for the Boy Scouts of America. “It was almost love at first sight,” says Kristen. “After a seven-hour trek up a moun...