Canyonwood Ridge

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

October 1st Wedding

Fairmont Austin

Post-Wedding Celebration

Austin and Nicole first met at TCU in Fort Worth through mutual friends.&nbsp; Austin and a couple of other guys were going up to Forth Worth for the weekend to see what those Horned Frogs were all about.&nbsp; Zach, Austin's good friend and Best Man, knew a friend from high school, Lydia, who was going to TCU at the time and the plan was to meet up with her when they got to Fort Worth.&nbsp; Of all the people Lydia could have&nbsp;invited to hang out with them that weekend, she invited Nicole.&nbsp; Austin and company were only up there for less than 48 hours, but there was a spark between Nicole and&nbsp; Austin that distance wasn't going to be able to put out.&nbsp;

They stayed in touch after Austin left to go back to Aggieland until the opportunity presented itself to get Nicole down to College Station.&nbsp; The Aggies were undefeated in football and were getting ready to play their biggest game of the season against Alabama.&nbsp; Naturally, Austin thought this was the perfect time to get Nicole down to A&M to show off that maroon and white.&nbsp; Nicole and some friends came down for the game and, regardless of the game's outcome, had another incredible weekend.





They stayed in touch over the next couple months and made time to visit each other until Austin finally got the nerve to ask Nicole to be his girlfriend.&nbsp;&nbsp;







After graduation, since living in the same city would have&nbsp;been too easy, Nicole moved up to Dallas and Austin floated between College Station and Austin.&nbsp; Making trips to see each other every other weekend, they were able to overcome distance until they finally moved to the same city in the beginning of 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;







Austin invited Nicole out for a date to Hawk's Shadow Winery in Dripping Springs on November 3rd, 2018.&nbsp; Unbeknownst to Nicole, Austin was going to pop the question and had invited all of their close friends and family for a surprise get together after Nicole (hopefully) said yes.





Luckily for him, she said yes and there's no turning back now!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Our Story

Our Wedding

Updates

8/17 Update

Hi All -

 

We are excited to let everyone know that with only 45 days until Wedding Attempt #2, it is time to RSVP for the Luongo/Streifert Wedding!

 



TLDR; Please RSVP <a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/nicole-luongo-and-austin-streifert-oct-2020/rsvp">here</a> by September 4th. Many COVID precautions will be in place at the venue for a safe, fun celebration and of course, we love you all!

 



Reminder of Wedding Details:

 



Thursday, October 1, 2020

 5:30 in the evening

 Canyonwood Ridge

 Dripping Springs, TX

 Wedding website on <a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/nicole-luongo-and-austin-streifert-oct-2020">TheKnot</a>

 



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RSVP: We understand that the situation is constantly evolving by the day, but we also want to give enough notice for everyone to make accommodations and plans as needed. So with that, RSVP’s are now open <a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/nicole-luongo-and-austin-streifert-oct-2020/rsvp">here</a>! Please RSVP by Friday, September 4th.



Precautions: Everyone staying safe and healthy is our number one priority and we understand that many are unable to travel during these times. Austin and I know that you all will be sharing your love with us from near and far. However, in case any of the below COVID precautions may factor into your decision process, we do want to share the following steps that our venue is taking:

 



-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Seating / social distancing: All seating at the ceremony and reception will be assigned by household / carpool. Distance between households in all seating assignments will be 6 feet.

 



-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Masks required indoors: Per Texas law, all guests will be required to wear masks when indoors when not seated in their assigned seats. 

 



-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Temperature checks: All vendors and guests will be subject to temperature checks at the door. Anyone with a fever over 100°F will not be allowed to enter the venue.

 



-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sanitizer: Sanitizer will be available throughout the venue for all guests. Extra precautions are also being taken to ensure that no items will be shared by multiple guests.

 



-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Capacity: We expecting to be at 20% capacity at the venue, allowing for plenty of open space. 

 



-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Further information: For additional information on venue precautions, please visit the Canyonwood Ridge <a href="https://www.canyonwoodridge.com/covidresources/for-our-clients">website</a>

 



State requirements: Finally, please check local travel restrictions if you are coming from outside of Texas. If your state requires testing prior to returning, appointments for 15-minute rapid testing can be made at the following location near the venue for a $20 scheduling fee. The website also lists the insurance providers that they accept:

 



<a href="https://totalmens.com/austin-tx-78737/">Total Men’s Primary Care</a>

 164 Belterra Village Way, Ste 4200

 Austin, TX 78737

 



<a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order">Massachusetts travel restrictions</a>

<a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order"></a>

 <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/coronavirus/travel">Connecticut travel restrictions</a>

 





Thank you all again for being amazing friends and family. You all are so special to us and we are lucky to have each of you in our lives. Thank you for all the support and love you have shown us during this crazy time. We are excited to celebrate our love and the beginning of our married lives together with many of you very soon!

 

xoxo Nicole + Austin&nbsp;

Hi Everyone,

We are saddened to announce that our venue informed us yesterday that it will be shut down for the next eight weeks due to coronavirus and we will therefore have to postpone our wedding. Although we are disappointed that we will not be able to celebrate with everyone in a few weeks, we are excited to announce that we have been able to coordinate with the venue for our new wedding date - October 1, 2020!!!





Although we did not plan to have this event on a Thursday, we were extremely limited with the venue availability and the many other brides who are in the same situation as us. We understand this is not the most convenient of days, but we are looking forward to making an awesome 4-day weekend out of it for everyone to celebrate. Stay tuned.





With that being said, we will open a new RSVP on the website soon&nbsp;and will be asking everyone to re-RSVP closer to the date, by&nbsp;August 17, 2020. We will send out another message when the RSVP feature is ready.&nbsp;For accommodations, luckily airlines are being very understanding during this situation and flight prices look pretty good right now for anyone who wants to get a good deal on the new date. For anyone who has booked at the Sleep Inn, your original reservation has been cancelled, but you may book&nbsp;your room to the new block by calling&nbsp;(512) 858-2400 and reference Luongo/Streifert.





We will be creating a Facebook group for anyone who would like to join in order to provide more updates leading up to the event so that everyone stays informed during this ever changing situation. Thank you so much for all your love and support - we are already looking forward to October! 196 days to go!





Lots of Love,





Nicole&nbsp;+ Austin

COVID-19 Update

Friday Happy Hour

Celebration Details

Friday, October 2, 2020

2 PM - 6 PM Fairmont Austin 7th Floor Terrace 101 Red River St. Austin, TX 78701

















 Join us in celebrating the new Mr. and Mrs. Streifert at a post-wedding happy hour&nbsp;at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Austin. All guests are welcome to stop in and enjoy downtown views&nbsp;with the newlyweds&nbsp;between 2 PM&nbsp;and 6 PM. Event will be located on the 7th floor terrace. Light apps will be provided. Unhosted bar available.

Suggested Weekend Itinerary

The below itinerary is meant to serve as a useful planning tool for those traveling into the Austin area for the weekend. With many attractions currently closed to the Public, it is still possible to have a fun trip to the Austin area.&nbsp;

Please call all locations and check if reservations are required prior to attending any locations! Many places have capacity restrictions and are limiting guests that do not have a reservation. Only items in bold with an asterisk (*) are official wedding events with the bride and groom present. All other activities are suggestions only.

Wednesday

4 PM: Check-in to Sleep Inn in Dripping Springs

6 PM: Head to Salt Lick Cellars for a bottle of wine, before walking over to Salt Lick BBQ to experience BBQ like a Texan. Salt Lick is BYOB, so&nbsp;prepare in advance to bring your beverages

Thursday - Wedding Day!

10 AM - 2 PM: Explore Dripping Springs.&nbsp; 

Option 1: Stop at Mazama Coffee in Dripping Springs.&nbsp;Head to Perdernales Falls State Park for a hike (make reservations on the Texas State Park website), then stop at Texas Hill Country Olive Oil Co. for a light bite and beautiful views.&nbsp; Option 2: Enjoy breakfast at Rolling in Thyme and Dough. Then head for an afternoon wine tasting at Fall Creek Vineyards Option 3: Spend the day relaxing at the lake. First, stop at Summer Moon Coffee in Dripping Springs on your drive. Then head to Lakeway City Park to enjoy two-miles of easy trails or just sit and enjoy your coffee. Then head to the Oasis Restaurant for lunch with amazing views.





2 PM - 5 PM: Head back to the hotel to prepare for the wedding





5:30 PM: Ceremony* begins at Canyonwood Ridge (Official Wedding Event)





11 PM: Wedding send off* (Official Wedding Event)

Friday

11 AM: Check-out from Sleep Inn and Suites. Head to downtown Austin. (Note: If you plan to take a COVID&nbsp;test prior to returning, the Total Men's Dripping Springs Location offers 15-minute rapid testing with same-day appointments avaialble and is directly on the driving route. More information on our latest update <a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/nicole-luongo-and-austin-streifert-oct-2020/covid-19-update">here</a>) 12 PM:&nbsp;Check in to Fairmont Austin. Relax and head to the bar for a drink or a light lunch2 PM&nbsp;- 6 PM: Post-wedding celebration happy hour* on the 7th Floor Terrace at the Fairmont. Light apps provided. Unhosted bar available. (Official wedding event)7 PM: Nearby dinner spots:&nbsp;Moonshine, Stella San Jac, Cooper’s Old Time Bbq, Gloria’s, Taverna

Saturday

9 AM: Head outdoors Option 1: Walk to Jo's Coffee and then start your walk along the Roy and Ann Butler bike trail by heading towards the lake. The whole trail is over ten miles long, so be prepared to turnaround at some point. Option 2: Reserve a kayak or paddle board rental from South Congress Kayaks and enjoy your morning on Lady Bird Lake. Option 3:&nbsp;Enjoy brunch at&nbsp;Cru,&nbsp;Stella San Jac, Geraldine's, or Vera Cruz (takeout only) downtown.&nbsp;Or head to South Congress Avenue for brunch at Cafe No Se or Perla's followed by strolling through the local shops.12 PM - 5&nbsp;PM: Relax and lounge at the Fairmont Pool*. Come and go event open to hotel guests only. (Unhosted wedding event)6&nbsp;PM: Head to&nbsp; P6 to grab a table on the patio with a view of the South Congress Bridge. You may get to see the 1.5 million bats that come out at sunset each evening. Stay for dinner or try another recommended restaurant in the Austin area

Details

Photos

Alicia Luongo

Zach Seldenrust

David Cantu

Jayme Becker

Marc Dunbar

Jillian Bricher

Tommy Maranuk

Lauren Dungan

Mikayla Filippone

Blake Miles

Cole Perry

Kylie Jepson

Lydia Longoria

Kyle Rozell

Danielle Stephens

David Smith

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

There is a room block reserved at the Sleep Inn &amp; Suites, located two minutes from the venue. Transportation shuttles will be provided from this hotel. However, there are plenty of other great lodging options in the Dripping Springs or Austin areas that we recommend as well.

venue name

For guests staying at the Sleep Inn & Suites, we will have complimentary shuttles to and from the venue.&nbsp;For those staying at other hotels in the area, if you will not have a designated driver, please utilize services such as Uber or Lyft.&nbsp;

Taking an Uber to the venue from the Austin area should not be a problem. However, at the end of the night in Dripping Springs, there may not be many drivers available. Please take the time to schedule a ride at the end of the night up to 30 days in advance. The anticipated exit time is 11 PM.&nbsp;Read more about scheduling a trip in advance at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uber.com/ride/how-uber-works/scheduled-rides/">https://www.uber.com/ride/how-uber-works/scheduled-rides/</a>.

IMPORTANT - GETTING TO AND FROM CANYONWOOD RIDGE

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) will be the best airport to fly into. The airport is located about 15 minutes from downtown and 40 minutes from the venue.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Dripping Springs Hotels

Complimentary shuttles will be provided to and from the venue from this hotel. To book, please call and mention Luongo/Streifert. This is the closest hotel to the venue, approximately a two minute drive away, and includes complimentary breakfast.

Sleep Inn & Suites

Depending on what activities you plan on doing while in town, you may want to rent a car. If staying within the Austin city limits, Uber is a great alternative. If you plan on venturing out to Dripping Springs to enjoy the scenic views near our venue or out to Lake Travis, renting a car will be the best option.

Getting Around

The&nbsp;Holiday Inn Express&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;in&nbsp;Dripping Springs&nbsp;offer stylish rooms and free breakfast. The hotel is clean,&nbsp;new, and less than ten minutes from the venue.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dripping Springs

Hill Country Casitas is a luxurious, 13 acre, hill country getaway with the feeling of being far away, but only 30 miles from Austin.&nbsp;

Perched on a hill overlooking the Pedernales River Valley, the Casitas are close by to all of Dripping Springs’ many natural parks and wineries, breweries and distilleries. This is a great option for groups or families.

Hill Country Casitas

Austin Area Hotels

After the wedding, the couple will be moving to the Fairmont Austin to continue the festivities with guests. All are welcome to join in extending their weekend at the Fairmont. The post-wedding happy hour will be held at this hotel which showcases exquisite views of the Austin cityscape and walking access to many Austin favorite locations.

At the crossroads where Town Lake meets downtown, the LINE draws influence from both the surrounding natural beauty and the creative energy that fuels the city.&nbsp;

The LINE Austin

Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt is distinguished, laid back and designed from the ground up to be an all-access pass to an authentic Austin experience. Just steps away from Rainey Street, this hotel is a great choice for experiencing Austin night-life.

Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt

Travel

Explore

The avenue is lined with funky, unique to Austin stores and restaurants with an Austin friendly feel. All you need to fill your Austin shopping desires is located along The Street of SoCo.

South Congress Avenue (SoCo)

Each evening around sunset the Congress Avenue bats emerge like a black cloud from the crevices of the bridge.&nbsp;Flights normally occur around 8 to 8:30 pm but could be earlier or later. Best bet, call the Bat Conservation International at (512) 327-9721 for times. Pro tip: Grab a table (and a drink) at the LINE hotel outdoor patio to have a great view of the bats from the comfort of your seats.

Statesman Bat Observation Center

Grab a snack, drink, and a towel and set up for a picnic at Zilker Park at this relaxing spot in the middle of the city.

Zilker Park

Outdoors

Mount Bonnell is a 775-foot-high outcrop along the eastern shore of Lake Austin. The peak of the overlook is a craggy limestone outcropping surrounded by a forested area of live oak, ash juniper, persimmon and mountain laurel that spans the slope between Mount Bonnell Road and the trails at the top of the park.

Mount Bonnell

On any of the more than 300 days of sunshine in Austin each year, there’s no better place to go than Lady Bird Lake. Whether hiking or biking the trails, doing stand-up paddle board yoga, or taking a river cruise, you’ll find&nbsp;no shortage of outdoor fun to be had in the heart of beautiful downtown Austin.

Lady Bird Lake

In the heart of Austin is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, a lush, urban path that meanders along the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields and cultural attractions. The 10-mile trail is Austin’s most recognized and popular recreational area.

Roy and Ann Butler Hike and Bike Trail

Drink

See the place where we got engaged and enjoy breathtaking hill country views while enjoying a glass of wine.

Hawk's Shadow Estate Winery

Enjoy sipping on&nbsp;locally brewed beer with some of the best pizza in town while enjoying a beautiful Texas fall. Also, they have baby goats!

Jester King -- Brewery, Kitchen, Farm & Event Hall

Try the only Sotol (not tequila!)&nbsp;distillery in the United States. Every cocktail is delicious and the decor will transport you to West Texas without having to leave the Austin area (aka: lots of Insta opportunities)

Desert Door Distillery

Enjoy lots of outdoor space while sipping on Treaty Oak whiskey cocktails. There is also a restaurant on-site, making this a great all-day hangout spot.

Treaty Oak Distilling

World-renowned barbecue&nbsp;with a side&nbsp;of Texas Hill Country hospitality. Cash only.

Salt Lick BBQ

If you find yourself out at Lake Travis for any of the awesome lake activities, definitely stop at Oasis Brewing for a casual bite, or the Oasis Restaurant for a sunset dinner. Great views of the Texas hill country at one of Texas's most beautiful lakes.

Oasis Texas Brewing Company

Stella San Jac&nbsp;is a casual environment with upscale cuisine and friendly service.&nbsp; Also, the best Southern biscuits in town

Stella San Jac

MOONSHINE® PATIO BAR & GRILL TAKES YOU BACK TO A SIMPLER TIME. COMFORTABLE AND FAMILIAR, RELAXED AND EASYGOING, MOONSHINE GREETS GUESTS LIKE FAMILY. SERVING UP GREAT COOKING WITH AN INNOVATIVE TAKE ON CLASSIC AMERICAN COMFORT FOOD, MOONSHINE'S MENU SATISFIES EVEN THE BIG CITY TASTES.

Moonshine Grill

Our favorite Tex-Mex spot in Texas. Great drinks and delicious food in a casual upscale atmosphere.

Gloria's Latin Cuisine

Visit the&nbsp;Veracruz food truck at Radio Coffee and order the migas tacos. This taco was voted as one of&nbsp;the top 5 breakfast tacos in the U.S. by the Food Network. There may be a little bit of a wait until you can enjoy your taco, but trust us, it's worth it!

Veracruz All Natural Food Truck

&nbsp;Burgers made with fresh, all-natural ingredients prepared by hand. Try the Parmesan Truffle Fries!

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Visit Torchy's for (in our opinion) the best queso in town! 

Nicole's Favorite: Trailer Park (get it Trashy)

Austin's Favorite: Mr. Orange and Chicken Fajita

Nicole & Austin

Nicole & Austin

Post-Wedding Celebration

Friday Happy Hour

Celebration Details