Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail hour

Dinner

Our Wedding

Mimi first laid eyes on Sal's dashing profile on a popular dating app for really cool people one fine spring day. After matching, she couldn't help but be drawn towards his virtual charm, so she quickly got a first date set up so as not to dilly dally. Sal was so impressed with her initiative, his nerves caused him to be 5 minutes late to their first date trying to find the right shirt to wear. Luckily Sal was able to make up for it with his delightful personality and pleasant company.

There and Back Again, a Salmi's Tale

As they spent more time together - browsing vinyls on Record Store Day, trying each other's mezcal margaritas, stargazing, and hiking through city and state parks - they quickly discovered they had not only a burgeoning love for each other, but a deep friendship had begun to blossom.

Their journey was just beginning, and they shared with each other their passions. Sal convinced Mimi she had what it takes to poop in the woods, and so they backpacked for many miles in Yosemite. Mimi assured Sal he had the courage to make homemade kimchi, and so they grew cabbages and vegetables and fermented and pickled them with aplomb. Sal seranaded her with his well above-average guitar playing. Mimi opened his eyes to the wonderful world of birding (and will always be the better birder than him).

Sal was so smitten with Mimi he knew right away he wanted to move in with her, and eventually he and Mimi decided to get a little bit serious, so they made the gentle step of buying a house together! Although Sal's elderly pup River and Mimi's (second) favorite boy, Oakley, don't quite get along all the time, they have built a happy home full of good memories, complete with a vegetable garden and an abundance of trees and natives they planted together in the yard.

On a trip to Mexico in the mountains of Michoacán to witness the winter migration of the monarch butterfly, Sal totally surprised Mimi at the top of a rainy, wet, crowded, cold mountain surrounded by sleeping butterflies clung to oyamel fir trees when he dropped to a knee and popped the question. And so their story continues to this day.

Our Story

Photos

Mimi's little sister. Auntie to Oakley. Mother of Waffles and Sweet Potato. Superhero ICU nurse in Houston. Pickleball and sushi enthusiast. 

Annie Tran

Mimi's big brother. Sal's CAMN mentor. Meadmaker, bird nerd, and master gardener - one of Mimi's role models in life.  

Tam Tran

Mimi's older cousin, but close as sisters. Mother of Moose and Mi. Lover of good wine and food, traveling, and brown bananas

Linh Phan

Mimi's too cool for school older cousin, like another sister to Mimi. Mother of Mai. Lover of pickles and pate. 

Hanh Roth

Sal's older brother figure. Gym rat. Father to Lenny and Soda. Worms Armageddon Grandmaster. Future City Comptroller.

Taylor Łazarz

Sal's spirit animal. Halfling druid. Rocket scientist. Knows some Spanish. Father to Xenu and Cleo.

Matthew Hernandez

Sal's first roommate. A real life-saver. Pretty fast backpacker. Certified disc-golf bro.

Zack Timmons

Sal's college astro major comrade. Father to Athena. Slaps the bass.

Landon Blair

Sal's technically most educated friend. DnD shepherd. History nerd. Actual father to Warren.

Colin Roberts

Wedding Party

Q + A

Getting around town

Consider renting a car during your stay to fully explore Austin. Rideshares such as Uber and Lyft will also be easily available.

Ceremony Parking Map

The Umlauf parking lot is small, so consider taking a rideshare or taxi to the venue. There are also plenty of public parking spots across the street nearer to Barton Springs at the Wright Field Parking Lot that will be free to use (lots #2 and #3 below), just take care of your belongings inside the car if you park there.

Lodging

There are many hotels in central and South Austin near the Umlauf where the ceremony will be, and some in North Austin as well. Below are some ideas to get you started.

This is about as close as you can get to the venue. This area is very walkable. We will be staying here!

Carpenter Hotel

This is in an area with many restaurants, breweries, and movie theaters nearby. You will need a car to get around.

Holiday Inn Austin Midtown, an IHG Hotel

Travel

There are many rental spots along Town Lake to enjoy the spring weather and Austin views from the water!- Texas Rowing Center- Zilker Park Boat Rentals- Rowing Dock

Kayak/canoe on Town Lake

Hang out and swim at a natural spring fed pool. It's a refreshing 68 degrees year round!

Barton Springs Municipal Pool

Another spring fed pool, less crowded, just as fun.

Deep Eddy Municipal Pool

Some of our favorites include:- The Brewtorium- Austin Beerworks- Hold Out Brewing- Lazarus- St. Elmo- Jester King

Visit local breweries

Check out the beautiful garden grounds and spring blooms!

Zilker Botanical Garden

Sculptures, paintings, art! Afterwards you can continue on to explore UT campus.

Blanton Museum of Art

The naturalists reading this will love visiting some of our favorite birding spots! Bonus points for finding and hugging a big tree. - Hornsby Bend- Commons Ford- Mill's Pond- McKinney Falls

Birdwatching

In classic Austin fashion, this week is absolutely packed with great music around town. Go see a show! - Khruangbin @ Moody Amphitheater- Japanese Breakfast @ ACL Live- Explosions in the Sky @ Far Out Lounge- LCD Soundsystem @ Emo's- GY!BE @ Far Out Lounge- Yo La Tengo @ Far Out Lounge- Guthrie Girls @ Sam's Town Point- so much more...

Mimi & Sal

Mimi & Sal

M&S

Wedding Day

5:45 PM

Ceremony

6:15 PM

Cocktail hour

7:15 PM

Dinner