Julie's House

Bridal Shower

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

That was my first impression of Sara. The opening line to her Tinder profile had immediately captured my fascination. She also spoke of looking for "a long term partner to rule Gondor with." I needed to meet this woman. On our first date, we quickly skipped past the small-talk (a gift for a therapist) and began talking about our relationships with our fathers. From the beginning, we were both direct, honest, and genuine. We knew our issues, insecurities, and weaknesses and were accounting for them. We still are today. Over the past four and a half years, we've been fortunate to unlearn the toxic lessons from past relationships. We learned that a relationship can be easy and feel safe. We learned to trust in and rely on one another. We learned the joys of feeling loved by our partner and accepting it in. We've raised a lovely and wonderful dog together, Nyx. We've faced the stressors of unemployment, self-doubt, beginning a business, anxiety, depression, and grief. We've experienced the joys of moving into our own rental home, getting engaged, purchasing a home of our own (in this economy!), and beginning to build a life together. Above all, I think our relationship with one another could most be summarized by the little goofy and silly moments we have with one another. Silly voices and characters, clever puns, goofy looks, and singing silly songs sometimes about our love for Nyx and other times about murdering mealybugs that were taking over Sara's plants. In those moments, the laughter and the love felt help dissipate whatever dark the world threatens. With each other, we feel loved and safe. It's something everyone deserves and not everyone is lucky enough to find. And so we make sure to thank our lucky stars every day that we've found that with each other.

"I'm looking for the Samwise to my Frodo, or the Aragorn to my Arwen." 

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

🦖 Wedding Q&A – Your Guide to a Roaring Good Time

WHERE AND WHEN:
Texas Science &amp; Natural History Museum &#8211; 2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78705
Ceremony Start: 5:30PM | Reception: After the ceremony and pictures, 7:00pm until 11:00 PM
 
We recommend our guests plan their arrival for 5:00 PM - 5:15PM.
We&#8217;ll kick things off with the ceremony at 5:30 PM, then from 6:00 PM - 7:00PM guests will enjoy a cocktail hour while the room gets flipped for dinner.
 
 
 
DRESS CODE:
We invite you to dress anywhere from Cocktail to Black Tie &#8212; come looking dino-mite and ready to celebrate!
 
Think of it as a Gala Night at the Museum... but with tacos and dinosaurs!&#160;&#160;
 
 
 
HATCHLINGS:
Little dinos are absolutely welcome to join the fun &#8212; but please, no unattended hatchlings in the exhibits.
 
 
 
FOOD &amp; DRINKS:
Dinner is gluten-free. Please let us know any other dietary needs on your RSVP so we can plan a feast everyone will enjoy.
Limited alcohol will be provided. 
BYOB is also welcome&#8212;just make sure it&#8217;s served by our TABC-certified bartender as per UT Campus policy.
 
 
 
TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS:
The Museum is on a smoke and tobacco-free campus. 
If you use tobacco, there&#8217;s a short walk off-campus to enjoy it.
We kindly encourage you to plan ahead so your experience is smooth and worry-free.
 
 
 
<a href="https://sciencemuseum.utexas.edu/plan-your-visit/directions-parking/">PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION:</a>
Paid parking is available in the San Jacinto Parking Garage next to the museum. The garage has entrances on San Jacinto Boulevard and on Trinity Street. Please check the <a href="https://sciencemuseum.utexas.edu/plan-your-visit/directions-parking/">Museum Website</a> for parking specifics, such as garage clearances and alternatives.
 
Uber/Lyft drop-off is encouraged - Use &#8220;The Seven Mustangs&#8221; statue as your easy-access landmark for drop-off and pick-up.
 
 
 
REGISTRY &amp; GIFTS:
We recently bought our first home! Shortly after moving in, we were blindsided with unexpected (and extensive) repairs on top of wedding costs. If you&#8217;d like to contribute to our wedding re-coup or new home fund, it would mean so much&#8212;but your presence is the real treasure.
 
 
 
PARTY RULES:
&#128248; Please no photos during the ceremony, but we encourage snapping away at the reception!
&#127865; Overdrinking or rowdy behavior will not be tolerated &#8212; we want everyone safe and having fun.
&#127963;&#65039; No food or drink in exhibits; please enjoy meals and beverages in the Great Hall or on the Natural Resources Patio.
&#128685; Smoke-free campus.
&#10060; Please try to avoid political discussions or debates &#8212; we&#8217;re here for love, laughter, and dinosaurs!

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Sara & Colton

Sara & Colton

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