The Gardens of Cranesbury View

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Our story began in May 2021 when we met online.Preston had to try several times, but finally Gina agreed to meet in person for a first date. After margaritas by the pool and much conversation, we both decided we wanted to spend more time together. The two of us spent that whole summer adventuring on the lakes, rivers, and hiking trails of central Texas. We quickly fell in love and started planning a life together. The two of us spent the next year and a half growing our love for each other, and this past December Preston took Gina to a Christmas festival to “look at the lights and decorations.” While taking pictures Preston got down on one knee and asked Gina to marry him. She made him the happiest person in the world when she said yes! Now we are planning our dream wedding and look forward to celebrating our love with you all on January 6th.

Our Story

Photos

Amanda Doty

Zach Zmolik

Vanessa Hart

Juan Castro

Kelli Fox

Ryan White

Mari Rodriguez

Nathan Lucido

Nicole Bancroft

Bill Bourland

Megan Burke

Matt Post

Wedding Party

Q + A

18 minutes away from venueYou can use the direct link below to book your room at our special rate! Our cut off date is December 5th, 2023, please book before then to lock in this rate!

Hampton Inn Bulverde Texas Hill Country

22 minutes away from venueYou can use the direct link below to book your room at our special rate! Our cutoff date is&nbsp;12/8/2023, please book before then to lock in this rate!

Hilton Garden Inn New Braunfels

Sophie's Gasthaus

Gruene Mansion Inn

Travel

Gruene Hall, built in 1878, is Texas’ oldest continually operating and most famous dance hall. By design, not much has physically changed since the Hall was first built. The 6,000 square foot dance hall with a high pitched tin roof still has the original layout with side flaps for open air dancing, a bar in the front, a small lighted stage in the back and a huge outdoor garden. Advertisement signs from the 1930s and 40s still hang in the old hall and around the stage.

Gruene Hall

Located beneath Gruene’s landmark water tower, in the ruins of an 1878 cotton gin, overlooking the Guadalupe River, the Historic Gristmill has been considered one of the most unique dining spots in Texas for nearly half a century. A rare combination of history, location and turn-of-the-century architecture create the Gristmill’s legendary Texas experience.

Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar

The Gruene Grove is a family owned, family friendly hill country destination. Located a stones throw from the scenic Guadalupe River, we offer cold beverages and delicious eats. While you’re here, be sure to stop in for a tasty treat at Rhea’s Homemade Ice Cream. Also, don’t forget to try “The Gruene Grove Rita” from one of our friendly barkeeps while you enjoy the view under the Texas stars at night or the shade of our treasured pecan treeson those warm summer days.

Gruene Grove

Lively beer garden &amp; taproom with beers, wines &amp; margaritas on tap, plus American &amp; German fare.

Krause's Cafe

Uncork the winery experience at your neighborhood Water 2 Wine.We are a fully operating winery where all of our wines are blended, oaked and fermented on site.We start with grape must sourced from vineyards around the world to bring you an outstanding collection of wines made right in your neighborhood.Come in and do a tasting, buy a bottle, or even make your own “batch” of wine with your own personalized wine label. It’s all here at Water 2 Wine.

Water 2 Wine

American bar &amp; bistro fare in a modern, industrial space with ping pong, shuffle board, &amp; sports TV.

Downtown Social

Franklin Houser is the founder of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards. He purchased the property as a country family get away in the 1970's. When he retired from his law practice in the 1990's, he decided to turn his wine hobby into a business. In 2017, Mr. Houser was ready to retire from the wine business, and sold the vineyard to the Romero Family from Ft. Worth.Ralph Romero Sr. and his family quickly fell in love with the vineyard. Ralph was a first generation Mexican immigrant, and spent his summers on a family fruit farm learning English. His grandfather insisted he immigrate and live the "American dream." Purchasing the vineyard, and his beloved cows was just the whipped cream topping. Unfortunately, Ralph passed in January of 2021. The Romero Family continue to honor Ralph's legacy as a proud Texan. Dry Comal Creek is proud of our 100% Texas Grapes, and 100% Texas Wine.Seth Urbanek is our wine maker extraordinaire! He comes to us with a wealth of knowledge from Cornell, France, Australia, and the Finger Lakes. Seth is on the forefront of the exploding Texas Wine Culture. He has built great relationships with the best grape growers in our state, and that relationship shines through in our wines. Seth continues to dazzle us with new varietals and blends.

Dry Comal Creek Vineyards

The Natural Bridge Caverns are the largest known commercial caverns in the U.S. state of Texas. The name is derived from the 60 ft natural limestone slab bridge that spans the amphitheater setting of the cavern's entrance. The span was left suspended when a sinkhole collapsed below it.

Natural Bridge Caverns

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is an "African Safari, Texas-Style." The ranch is a Texas Land Heritage Property, recognized and certified by the State of Texas for being used for agriculture by the same family for over 100 years.

Gina + Preston

Gina + Preston

Wedding Party