Shiraz Garden

Ceremony and Reception

Ceremony

Our Wedding

We met in 2019. Mina was doing environmental work at the Sierra Club, and Ben came to one of their happy hours because the guest speaker was a physicist he was interested in. We exchanged numbers (“So that we can go out and wingman each other!” as Mina obliviously put it). Thankfully, Ben was not deterred. Now, we are preparing to embark on a series of new adventures together, including a potential move across the U.S. and return to school.      In our relationship, we are proud of the foundation of kindness, respect, healing, and love that we have built together. Our hope is that our friends and loved ones experience this same sense of ease and acceptance from us when they visit our home or join us for any of life’s milestones. We try not to take things too seriously, and we believe that if we can keep each other laughing, we will have a successful marriage. We hope to reflect this in our celebration, and we can’t wait to see you all.

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Shiraz Garden- 240 Johnson Rd. Bastrop, Texas

The venue is in Bastrop (45 minutes outside of Austin). Public transportation is not available there, and rideshares may not be reliable. We recommend driving, and carpooling when possible, as there are slightly fewer parking spaces than guests. There is no overnight parking.         Please note that the venue requires guests to be off the property by 11, and they will tow any vehicles that are left overnight.         This venue involves some walking! There will be one golf cart for those with mobility challenges, but please wear shoes you can walk in.         The ceremony and reception will be outside. Please plan for March weather in Texas—it may get chilly at night.

Venue Access, Parking, and Info

Friday, March 22

5:30-6:30 pm- Rehearsal at the venue (Shiraz Garden- 240 Johnson Road, Bastrop, TX) Rehearsal is for invited members of the bridal party only. No plus ones, please!   7:30 pm- Rehearsal dinner for invited family members, bridal party members, and their invited plus ones in the private room at D.K. Maria’s Restaurant (1807 W Slaughter Lane, Austin, TX)   Toasts are optional at the rehearsal dinner—open-mic style.

Saturday, March 23

11 am on- Anyone wishing to help with set-up can join us at the venue after this time    5:30 pm- Arrival time, welcome reception   6 pm- Ceremony   6:30 pm- Cocktail hour  7:15 pm- Dinner (P. Terry’s and a grazing board—please note that P. Terry’s offers GF and veggie options, and those will be on the board as well)  8 pm- Dessert  8:30 pm- Dancing  10:30 pm- Bar closes, couple sendoff  11 pm- Venue closes

Sunday, March 24

11 am- Farewell brunch for out of town guests at the Little Darlin’ (6507 Circle South Road, Austin, TX)

Weekend Itinerary

Mina & Ben