Rehearsal Dinner

Parkside

Welcome Party

The Allan House

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Soon after the world shut down in 2020, Emily moved from Denver to Austin to be closer to friends and family. About 4 months later Stephen was relocated from Chicago to Austin for work. Less than a week after Stephen moved in, Emily 'made the first move' by messaging him on Bumble. Stephen quickly asked her out for their first date at a cocktail bar called Whistler's on East 6th Street. We talked for hours that night and bonded over being new to town, enjoying the mild Texas winter and exploring the Austin bar scene. We have been together ever since - going on countless dates around Austin, weekend getaways to the Texas Hill Country and trips back to the Midwest to see friends and family. Emily introduced Stephen to her family at an annual lake house weekend in Grand Lake, Oklahoma where he was thrown in to learning to ski and wakeboard. Stephen fit in with Emily's family perfectly. Stephen introduced Emily to his family at his older sister Martha’s wedding in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Since then, we have celebrated holiday and family traditions together, from Thanksgiving and Christmas to a basketball national championship for the Jayhawks and of course the Indy 500 with the Walter family &amp; friends. These functions have been a great way to bond with each other's families since neither live in Austin. We are so excited to be getting married and look forward to what the future holds for us.&nbsp;

Our Story

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Bridal Party

Olivia Williams

McKenna Malone

Jessica Newman

Gerone Navarro

Mara Pawlenty  

Groom's Party

Thomas Walter Jr.      

Kameron Singh

Isaac Rupe

Tyler Marrs

Danny Roeding

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Allan House is located in downtown Austin, just a few blocks West of the Capital building. We recommend booking a hotel room or Airbnb in downtown or in the East Austin neighborhood. We have reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn near the venue. The link to this hotel at the reduced rate can be found below and will be valid through February 3rd. Emily and Stephen will be staying at The Driskell Saturday night after the wedding and welcome guests to stay there as well. We have provided a link to this hotel below.

Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University/Capitol

The Driskill

Travel

Howdy Y'all! Thank you to everyone who is traveling from out of town to share our big day with us! We wanted to share a few of our favorite spots in Austin for those of you spending the weekend. Enjoy!

Good Eats 

This is our (and Lyndon B. Johnson's) favorite spot to grab breakfast and lunch. It is a small Mexican diner that is an Austin staple. Great food, drinks and in a fun area on the East Side

Cisco's Restaurant Bakery & Bar

Burgers the size of your dome and located on Austin's famous Dirty 6th Street! This area can get rowdy in a hurry so be prepared.

Casino El Camino

Great place to watch 10 sports games at once with good, Cajun inspired bar food.

Lavaca Street Bar

Probably didn't need to tell you this - one of the best BBQ places in Texas. Expect a line during peak hours

Terry Black's Barbecue

Austin isn't known for it's Italian food, but this place knocks it out of the park. Their pizza, pasta, wine and patio located in the heart of downtown's shopping district is a great start to the night

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Entertainment 

Old bungalow-style homes converted into bars with large, surrounding patios. You'll see cowboys &amp; girls, live music, and likely some regrettable acts. Lots of construction on this street (including the tallest building in Texas) right now - so no climbing a crane!

Rainey Street Bar Hopping

Something for everyone. Music, food, sports, games, and plenty of booze. Some of our favorites include Parlor &amp; Yard, Cat's Pajamas, Lil' Woodrow's and Buford's (yes, like our dog)

West 6th Street Bar District

Everyone's favorite Joe Rogan opened a new comedy spot with surprise guests located in the heart of downtown. Plenty of other spots and shows to see in the area!

Comedy Mothership

You're probably familiar with this fellow staring back at you in your local grocery BBQ sauce aisle, but his brick and mortar location always has live music.

Stubb's Bar-B-Q

Outdoors

One of Austin's crown jewels. People watch, play with dogs, or catch some rays in a large greenspace near downtown and off the lake. PS - For the bold and brave only! Barton Springs Natural Pool nearby sits at 68 degrees year round. Knock that hangover off with a plunge

Zilker Metropolitan Park

Long trail encompassing the north and south sides of Lady Bird Lake. Walk or bike around in between 1st street and I-35 to get a great feel for downtown Austin

Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail

One of our favorite parks with a beautiful in your face view of downtown. Alongside the Ann and Roy Butler trail mentioned above on the south side of downtown. Paddleboards &amp; kayaks for rent, or just take a dip!

Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

One of the best views of Lake Austin and the surrounding Hill Country. Bit of a steep climb at first, but hey - it's vacation! Ski Shores restaurant is nearby has some great waterfront dining

Emily & Stephen

Emily & Stephen

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