El Pinto Resturant

The Rehersal

Rehersal Dinner

Rehearsal Dinner

El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Please RSVP by April 18th, 2025

Our Wedding

A Tale Like Many But This One Is Ours

Abby and Austin met sometime in Austin’s Junior year at New Mexico Tech about 2019, the quickly hit it off when she found out he had the same old bmw as her dad. Took some convincing from her and a picture or two to prove it but what a coincidence! Here is where I switch to first person this is hard to keep up! We quickly started spending as much time as possible together at all the school activities and studying in the library.

That summer Austin went off to Phoenix for an internship and Abby so kindly helped drive him out! We had a ton of fun bonding on the trip and once we made it to Phoenix! Once Abby returned home they spent every night on FaceTime just to have the company! This distance made them grow closer!

Skip a year and some change + a house fire and Austin graduated from college! Internship/job was guiding him back to Phoenix again, Abby graciously agreed to move out with him!   After spending many wonderful years together it was time for us to move to the next level! As many know one thing that has over the years brought us so much joy and brought us closer together was our activities in Hot Air Balloons! So when faced with the challenge of making our engagement meaningful Austin decided what better then Balloon Fiesta! Yes many people get engaged at fiesta but fiesta means so much more to those who experience it the way we do the family we have made along the way. Austin did in fact make it big and make it a surprise having our entire crew lined up with the Balloon, bringing us front and center in front of photographers and BalloonFiesta Live he sprung the question!

Many might think that leads us to now but as you can tell we are over a year later! But life happens, in planning for the wedding we started to talk seriously about planning for purchasing a home so we did that instead and purchased our first home! We then Adopted our two lovely little Kitties Pepper and George! Wait there is more! And more recently Austin got another job that has now taken us out of that home and sent us all the way to Alton, IL!

We can’t wait for the wedding to bring all our family together to celebrate the love and companionship that we share with so many!

Our Story

Photos

Bridesmaids

My closest cousin! Probably just because we are the same age but still! We grew up close and spent so much fun time together. We try and stay just as good friends in adult life like how she helped us drive out to Illinois! Can’t wait to have her with me to celebrate! 

Holly Perez

Closest thing to Abby’s little sister is Hollys little sister! We had so much fun growing up! And we still have fun when together! She is sure to bring life to this party!

Jordan Perez

Abby loves spending time with Sammy on and off the Balloon Crew where they met! Sammy is always welcoming, kind, and so much fun! Can’t wait to celebrate this with her alongside! 

Samantha Greenwald

Our resident photographer and marketing expert! Has become a close friend since we have moved to Phoenix and is always a great time to be with! Brings the party and will be ready to celebrate! 

Brianna Quidang

Groomsmen

Austin’s big Brother Aaron! The clear choice of best man! Has always been there for each other to support and guide as well as teach the hard lessons when needed. They have got this far in life by each other’s side through it all, Austin wouldn’t have his wedding be any different! 

Aaron Munz

Tristan is one of Austin’s closest friends and mentors. They met through Tanner and Hot Air Balloons, don’t worry it won’t take long to hear that he’s the pilot of the crew! But in reality Tristan has always been a wonderful and inviting friend! They have become much closer in recent years after living in the same city apart from the rest of the balloon crew and they are extremely thankful for how this friendship has grown over time! They always have a fun time when hanging out and Austin can’t wait for how much fun Tristan will add to this once in a lifetime experience!

Tristan MacLean

Damian has been Austin’s close Friend since elementary school and they have always kept in touch and made great memories despite being at different schools all through high school and college, Austin looks forward to celebrating their history by progressing through this amazing life event with Damian by his side!

Damian Franco

Tanner and Austin became fast friends through a shared interest in old broken BMWs! But Austin’s life changed in a big way when Tanner introduced him to his world and his family in the Balloon community! This shared passion quickly brought them close and continues to keep them connected! 

Tanner Modisette

Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

The Venue

El Pinto Restaurant &amp; Cantina10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

The ceremony will start at 4PM  Please plan to arrive around 3:30-3:45 to allow plenty of time to find a seat. Reception to follow

Other Information

We’d love to see our family and friends dress up with us! We are requesting your best semi formal/ cocktail attire for the evening. Dinner is on us, but unfortunately, we will not be hosting an open bar. Please bring a credit card or cash so you can enjoy the bar.

Questions?

If you have any questions please look at the Q&A tab and if you have further questions please feel free to reach out to either Abigail or Austin

Abigail & Austin

Abigail & Austin

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