The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge

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Leslie and Andrew met at a Halloween party on Capitol Hill in 2015. He had been on a 50 mile&nbsp;bike ride that day, but his friends peer-pressured him into attending the event anyway. Leslie was similarly pressured to attend by friends (two of which are now in the wedding party!). And as everyone knows, peer-pressure only leads to great things. Though Leslie rebuffed Andrew's first few attempts at conversation, she simply couldn't resist his costume-- a plain black suit-- and they ended up talking all night. Turns out, Andrew was supposed to be&nbsp;Ronald Reagan (no relation), while&nbsp;Leslie was Charlie Blackwood from Top Gun, because the only thing she had in her closet to work with&nbsp;was her dad's old bomber jacket. The two went on a date three days later at Sudhouse bar on U Street&nbsp;and Andrew met Leslie's sister in a matter of weeks. Almost three years later, they have traveled to Paris, Rome, Venice, Martinique, Canada, and all over the U.S. together. Their two dogs, Ruby and Jack are the real adventure, providing endless entertainment and plenty of messes to clean up.&nbsp;

HOW WE MET

Andrew likes to refer to Leslie as "Nancy Drew" because she always has an instinct when he is planning surprises for her. Shockingly, Leslie does not ever intend to know about the surprises, Andrew is just so excited he has a hard time keeping them secret. But, for the proposal, he was at his stealthiest! He coordinated with his sister and their mutual friend to plan a beautiful bike ride through DC and the aquatic gardens near their house that ended at a hidden clearing near the Anacostia River. Leslie and Andrew had discovered the clearing on a bike ride early into their relationship and later held a picnic there. Andrew rang his bike bell rapidly as they approached the clearing, giving the signal to the "proposal crew" to start recording and startling Leslie to death.&nbsp; When they arrived, a picnic had been laid out with lights surrounding, and Andrew pulled the ring out of his bike bag. It was perfect.

THE PROPOSAL

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Jane is Andrew's sister of 24 years, and also lives in DC. The two both grew up in the Indianapolis area and attended&nbsp;Indiana University around the same time!

Jane Reagan

Allison is Leslie's favorite sister. They met in 1992 at a hospital in Corpus Christi. She currently lives in Austin and is a huge help with all things wedding-planning!

Allison Tisdale

Dylan has been Leslie's best friend for over a decade, and is an honorary member of the Tisdale family. They met in theater class at Grant Middle School and continued through high school together, where they enjoyed such activities as watching Gold Member weekly and&nbsp;pouring pickle juice on their popcorn.&nbsp;

Dylan Kanipes

Sam and Andrew&nbsp;met freshman year at North Central High School. Andrew can hardly&nbsp;remember how many&nbsp;hours they&nbsp;spent playing Rock Band at Sam's house and Call of Duty in Andrew's basement. As part of the North Central rude crew, they continue to cause trouble all over the place.

Sam Wolf

Andrew met Joe at North Central High School. Together with other classmates, they co-founded the school's Zombie Attack Survival Club. Joe is an honorary member of the North Willow Rude Crew&nbsp;

Joe Klemen

Laura and Leslie met in college at Lutheran Campus Ministry. They bonded over a love of the Longhorns, country music outings, and quality margaritas. Laura recently graduated optometry school and lives in Wichita.&nbsp;

Laura Aelvoet

Karin and Leslie met in college at Lutheran Campus Ministry. While in school, Karin was a good influence on Leslie's relaxed study habits, but also her go-to partner for 6th street outings. Clearly the studying paid off as Karin recently graduated from medical school and has started her residency in Dallas.&nbsp;

Karin Claussen

Andrew met Evan at Indiana University were they served on a Judicial Board together. They&nbsp;became good friends, and got into highjinks both on the Bloomington campus and during their fall semester in Washington, DC.&nbsp;

Evan Stahr

Andrew&nbsp;met Dean &nbsp;during elementary school at St. Thomas Aquinas. They were later classmates yet again at North Central high school. From soccer at MSUM to long after school mario kart sessions, Dean is always willing to share his pudding.

Dean Strouse

Kyler and Leslie also met in college, through University Democrats. They participated in Archer Program semester together in DC, interned together in Austin, and even lived together the first year they moved to DC after college. Kyler still lives in close proximity to Leslie and they see each other often.

Kyler Geoffroy

Chris and Andrew met in 1st grade at St. Thomas and, like Dean, they were reunited at North Central High School. As part of the North Willow crew, they will always have a fondness for Brewster Street.

Chris Wahman

Though a year older, Jordan always made a point to include Leslie, Karin, and Laura in activities after they met at Lutheran Campus Ministry. Leslie and Jordan have a love of sharing women empowerment articles and going to new breweries when they are together.&nbsp;

Jordan Keller

Sebastian and Andrew met freshman year of high school at North Central. As part of the North Willow crew along with Sam, Dean, and Chris,&nbsp;they&nbsp;spent many an afternoon causing trouble in the neighborhood.

Sebastian Wocial

Janna and Leslie both grew up in Corpus Christi, but only met through a mutual friend when they both moved to DC. Janna and Leslie have traveled extensively together to France, Italy, and the Caribbean, and enjoy exploring all of the fun things the East Coast has to offer!

Janna Rios

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

If traveling to the venue from the hotel, please see the concierge&nbsp;to add your name for the free shuttle to and from&nbsp;the wedding. Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing options are available in Austin to and from the venue. There is a parking lot at the venue for those wishing to drive themselves.

The room block is under the Reagan-Tisdale wedding and features a king room for $129 a night and a double queen room for $139 a night. It also offers free breakfast, parking, and shuttle service to the wedding venue from the hotel. If booking online, use the code "TIS" in the checkout to secure the group rate. The special rate expires on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.&nbsp;

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Travel

Uncover waterfront views of Austin's skyline as you take to Lady Bird Lake in a tandem kayak. Paddle between views of the Frost Bank Tower and the W Hotel, learn about the city's most iconic buildings, and enjoy an active day out on the water on this fun-filled adventure.
Team up with your guide on the shores of Lady Bird Lake, created where the Colorado River meets the Longhorn Dam. Take a few minutes to go over basic paddling techniques, and then hop in the seat of a tandem kayak to push off from shore with your partner.
Set your sights on Austin's skyline, rising up behind the wooded shores of Lady Bird Lake. Learn about the construction of the Frost Bank Tower, the first skyscraper built in the US after 9/11, check out the gleaming facade of The Austonian, and look for One Congress Plaza's staircase-like top. Snap photos of your favorite buildings, keep your eyes peeled for area wildlife including snapper turtles, and get tips from your guide on other places to check out on the lake before you head back to your starting point.

City Skyline Kayak Tour

Breweries we visit:
Friday: East Austin
 Live Oak Brewing Co. - Austin's oldest brewery with classic European styles
 Hops and Grain Brewing - Sustainable brewing with unique hops creations
 Zilker Brewing Co. - Neighborhood vibes, Belgian influences and bold ales
Saturday: Hill Country
 Twisted X: Tex-Mex is more than a word
 Last Stand Brewing Company - Small batch brews in a comfortable setting
 Jester King Brewery - Farmhouse beers that will blow your mind!
Sunday: North Austin
 Adelbert's Brewery - Classic Belgian styles with an Austin spirit
 Austin Beer Works - Austin's favorite party beer possibly made by unicorns!
 4th Tap Brewing Co-op- The first worker owned cooperative brewery in Texas!
Breweries subject to change based on availability. Brewery tour could be cancelled due to lack of particpants
What to Expect: Every tour meets outside of the Austin Visitor Center, (602 E 4th Street, Austin TX 78701). Next, we'll head to 3 local breweries where you'll learn a bit about the Austin brewing scene, sample tasty beers, and most likely walk away with a little Texas pride. After the last brewery stop, we'll head back to the Austin Visitor Center. Please arrange a sober ride home, our tour guide will gladly assist you in arranging a sober ride home, there are several ride sharing apps available plus traditional cabs.

Leslie & Andrew

Leslie & Andrew

Travel

The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge

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