The Azul Rooftop bar and pool 

Welcome Happy Hour

Green Pastures 

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Emily and Austin met for the first time on July 3rd, 2015 when he and his mother came to pick up some friends then headed to the Red, White and Boom Columbus fireworks downtown. The two immediately hit it off and spent the day talking and getting to know one another. At the grand finale of the fireworks, Austin mustered up the courage to kiss Emily for the first time. The next day, Emily left Ohio for a trip with her mom to San Francisco. While they both tried to play it cool and act hard to get, Emily and Austin quickly fell in love. In the weeks that followed, they explored Columbus and went on many adventures until finally making the leap to move to Austin, Texas together in July 2016.

How They Met

Austin and Emily fell in love with their new home when they went for a hike in the beautiful Austin, Texas Greenbelt in January 2016. To propose, Austin brought Emily to one of their favorite hiking spots. Austin led her to a secluded spot (that he secretly picked out a couple weeks before hand!) alongside the creek. He asked Emily to climb up on a rock so he could take a picture of her. When she turned around for the photo, Austin was down on one knee with the ring! She, of course, said yes. They then shared their first kiss as fiancés and later went out for a surprise dinner with their families to celebrate!

The Proposal

Our Story

Details

Photos

Wendy Levy

Spencer Gross

Jordan Turner

Ben Muether

Steph Tenkman

Pat Logan

Katie Powell

Rich Lobas

Shawn Nikah

Traci Krueger

Kason Krueger

Kaelin Krueger

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

This hotel is very close to our venue. Be sure to ask about the Kurtz/Powell wedding room block. $209/night. ***we encourage guests to book here, as the Westin room block has booked&nbsp;up. Please book BY MARCH 2 TO GET OUR ROOM BLOCK RATE**

The Omni Downtown Austin

The Westin 

Travel

Our favorite Tex-mex restaurant with an awesome happy hour and a rooftop patio.

El Alma

Embark on a kayak tour along the mighty Colorado River and marvel at the Congress Avenue Bridge, which is home to the world's largest urban colony of bats. A professional guide, lots of fascinating commentary, and epic city views make for an unforgettable experience.
Head to the tour office on Riverside Drive and listen to a brief safety orientation before walking a short distance to the river and boarding your kayak. Dip your paddle into the sparkling water and propel yourself peacefully along, taking in views of the downtown Austin skyline.
Soak up local history and sweeping city views on your way to the immense Congress Avenue Bridge, which is a popular hangout for bats. Thousands of these shadowy creatures nestle beneath the bridge every day before taking flight around sunset. Admire this stunning sight as the sun sinks low in the sky before your experience comes to an end.

Kayaking Tour of Congress Avenue Bridge with Bats

For 40+ seasons, Esther's Follies has been Austin's answer to SNL, entertaining Austinites and visitors alike with satire, sketches, magic and musical numbers that span the political divide — performed by some of Austin's most talented actors and entertainers.

Esther's Follies

Many <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_(establishment)" title="Bar (establishment)">bars</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightclub" title="Nightclub">clubs</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music" title="Music">music</a> venues, and shopping destinations are located on East 6th Street between <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congress_Avenue" title="Congress Avenue">Congress Avenue</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_35_in_Texas" title="Interstate 35 in Texas">Interstate 35</a>, and many offer live music at one time or another during the week.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixth_Street_(Austin,_Texas)#cite_note-6">[6]</a>Traffic is generally blocked on East 6th Street and most crossroads from I-35 to Brazos Street on weekend evenings, and football home games (depending on pedestrian traffic), as well as holidays and special events, to allow the crowds to walk unfettered to the many venues that line the street.

West 6th Street, Austin, TX, United States

Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on this increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you'll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.

Rainey Street, Austin, TX, United States

Looking for fun family things to do in the Austin area? Enjoy up-close views of jellyfish, sharks, and reptiles at the Austin Aquarium. With a variety of aquatic life and even interactive experiences like feeding stingrays, the aquarium introduces children to the world beneath the ocean’s surface.
Here, you are encouraged to hand feed stingrays, fish, and birds like lorikeets. Get a chance to see sharks, a Giant Pacific Octopus, crocodiles, and colorful corals. As you get to know the world beneath the ocean's surface, admire jellyfish moving gracefully through the water and get up close with many of the reptiles and other animals on exhibit.
As you make your way through the Austin Aquarium, learn about animals and their ecosystems. Explore both above and below the water's surface as you see exhibits including sea horses, iguanas, crocodiles, lorikeets, and parakeets, and thousands of other species.

Austin Aquarium

Paddle through the waters of Lady Bird Lake, scoping out views of downtown Austin's skyline, visiting quiet islands, and cruising past parks that line this sealed section of the Colorado River. Along the way, explore secluded beaches perfect for a refreshing swim and snap photos of native wildlife.

Pick up your kayak on the shores of Lady Bird Lake, a manmade reservoir that helps supply Austin with drinking water and prevent flooding of the Colorado River. Get fitted for a paddle, life jacket, and a kayak as experienced rental staff chat about proper paddling technique and offer tips on different places you can check out.

Enjoy the freedom to explore Lady Bird Lake at your leisure. You might drift to the quiet shores of Snake Island, whose name thankfully has little to do with its character, check out Barton Springs Pool, or look for Mexican free-tailed bats under the Congress Avenue Bridge. At the end of your rental time, point your bow back to the tour office and wrap up your paddling adventure.

Kayak Rental at Lady Bird Lake

Meaning&nbsp;sin&nbsp;in French, Péché is distinctly Austin's first absinthe bar, a cocktail program headed by bar manager Shaun Meglen,&nbsp;showcasing a selection of pre-Prohibition style cocktails and a curated wine list. Executive chef John Lichtenberger brings that same tailored focus to the food menu, providing rich French fare made with the freshest ingredients.Our favorite cocktail bar and happy hour spot. $5 drinks and half off cheeseburgers in the heart of downtown. We plan to be there Thursday night before the wedding&nbsp;with anyone in town early.

Péché

The&nbsp;Zilker Botanical Garden&nbsp;is ideally located in the center of Texas' capital city. The gardens are on parkland that is magnificently endowed by nature with handsome trees, natural grottoes and aquatic features that have been integrated into a design of spectacular beauty and tranquility.

Zilker Botanical Garden

Natural serenity is the underlying theme of the&nbsp;UMLAUF Sculpture Garden&nbsp;& Museum, located in Austin, Texas. Native plants grow vibrantly amidst the sculptures passed along to the city by artist and sculptor Charles Umlauf. This unique and distinctive garden makes an ideal spot for a wedding ceremony and reception.

Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum

Please join us at the rooftop bar at the Westin at 9PM Friday April 6th. The bar has an amazing view of the city! &nbsp;We have rented a few cabanas for guests to come say hey and have a drink with us before the big day! **if you are not staying at the Westin, you can get access by stopping at the front desk and letting them know. They will give you a key card to get access.**

Azul rooftop bar 

Our favorite brunch spot in Austin. This place is an Austin, Texas favorite and is well know for their chips and queso.&nbsp;

Kerby Lane Cafe

Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park.

Barton Springs Pool

Our favorite dinner spot! They have a great happy hour with food and drink specials daily.&nbsp;

Emily & Austin

Emily & Austin

Wedding Party