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There is complimentary breakfast and WiFi. There are both bed and double bed options available. The last day to book is May 10, 2024. If there are no more rooms left but you would like to book let us know, as we can always add more as we go.

Fairfeild Inn & Suites (Austin South)

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We all know that relationships start with a “special meeting” (despite how corny it is). Even all the movies and books talk about when Harry met Sally, love at first sight or she fell into his arms. But shockingly, it was not Tiffany who fell into Lalo’s arms upon meeting. For it was Lalo that had been made to sit his ass down when he injured himself, by, you guessed it, Tiffany. This is the story of Lalo and Tiffany’s 9 year adventure.

Once Upon a Time…

Their story starts when Lalo and Tiffany were serendipitously placed on the same soccer team for a school tournament one day. Long story short, Lalo twisted his ankle and Tiffany made him sit out the game despite his protests. In order to soothe him she let him lay on her lap while she braided his hair and they got to talking. To make things more romantic (and dramatic), it began to rain and the couple had to find shelter in the gym. After hours of talking, sharing gummy bears and jokes shared between them, the two went their separate ways. For the next few months, Tiffany had tried to work up the courage to talk to Lalo, but every chance she got, she ended up shying away before he could see her. Until one fateful day, Tiffany received a mysterious text from an unknown number with only a gif of a potato dancing and the word “pillow!” The mystery texter turned out to be Lalo (of course)! So the pair spent next summer flirting as high school crushes do. Finally, months later the two mutually decided to start dating, but of course never remembered the actual date this happened. So naturally, they chose Tiffany’s dogs birthday so that they could remember for the future, which was November 4th. Unfortunately, Lalo had already moved to Arizona during the summer, and this was the first challenge they had to face together: long distance.

Part 1: Highschool Sweethearts

Fast forward a few years, Lalo and Tiffany had gotten into a routine where they would Skype during the school year and visit each other during their breaks. During this time, despite Tiffany’s so called “its better this way” half assed attempts at pushing Lalo away, he persisted. He helped her become the confident woman she is today by standing by her side, especially in the dark. However, Tiffany was not the only one that had grown during this time. Lalo had matured into a responsible and hard working person while he was off at Grand Canyon University. For 3 years the two did long distance either from Arizona to Texas or Dallas to College Station then finally College Station to Austin. In 2018 Lalo had started his career in DNA analysis in Austin, and for the next year they had made plans to move in together once Tiffany graduates. In December 2019, after graduating from Texas A&M the couple finally got their wish to live together in Austin with their two dogs Ruffus and Roxie. 

Part 2: Distance Can't Stop What's Meant To Be

At long last Tiffany and Lalo were able to be together in the same city permanently! It seemed everything was finally in their favor. However, as we all know, 2020 was not the luckiest year for anyone… the couple went from rarely seeing each other to seeing each other 24/7, in just a few short months, due to the pandemic. It would be a lie if during lockdown their experience was all butterflies and rainbows. As the only thing that saved their relationship, was their ability to have their own spaces in the apartment, well and of course being able to compromise and communicate. Even though there was two years of the unknown, ice storms, political turmoil and career changes, Tiffany and Lalo persevered. These last few years fine tuned the couples ability to, not only work as a team, but continue to love and support each other through the hard times. 

Part 3: Pandemic Pandemonium

On July 31st, Lalo had told Tiffany they had a reservation for a wine tasting at the Dutchman vineyard, in Dripping Springs, as a date. However, unknown to her, he had been working with a local jeweler in Austin to customize an engagement ring. As well as collaborated with the vineyard to set up a private picnic to to surprise her when they arrived. Although Tiffany had a feeling that he would possibly propose earlier that week, she waved it off thinking that it was just going to be a “practice run” to prepare for the “real” proposal later. When the couple arrived, Tiffany was surprised when the staff showed them to their secluded picnic stocked with personal wine, cheese and fans (cause Texas is hot as hell). Lalo had set up this entire date so that they could have a “perfect first date for this new chapter in their lives” and proposed to Tiffany. She said yes (duh) and this is the start of their new chapter.

Part 4: The Start of Something New

Our Story/Nuestra Historia

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Tiffany and Helena have been friends for over a decade. They bonded over their mutual love of emo music their freshman year of high school and haven’t looked back since.

Helena Stevenson

Second sister to the groom. Im happy to know that my brother found someone like Tiffany, and that she’ll be a part of the family, such a wonderful soul. Im excited and honored to officiate the wedding. 

Sandra Mendoza

We have been basically inseparable since childhood. They weren’t kidding about your sister being your bestfriend. I’ve been waiting for this day for.. well as long as tiffany has and I am honored to be trusted with such important tasks on such an important day!

Ella Childress

One of two sisters of the Groom. I am the emotional one in the family, so expect tears of joy. Very happy to know my nonchalant brother was able to find an outgoing person as Tiff! They weren't kidding when they said opposites attract.

Jennifer Mendoza

A random conversation outside of Psych Club is what led Caity & Tiffany to becoming each others first friends at Texas A&M. They instantly bonded over their obsession with true crime and nerding out over neuroscience and soon became long time besties!

Caity McOsker

Eric and Tiffany have been friends for over a decade. Their friendship blossomed from emo nerdiness and the two meeting up always leads to chaos.

Eric Farias 

It was a random sorting for a college apartment that led Tiffany and Megan to being roommates and eventually best friends! With a shared love of music and spending way too much on concerts - it was definitely a friendship that was meant to be. 

Megan Williams 

Wedding Party/Fiesta de Boda

This is one of our favorite places to listen to live Latin music while drinking delicious cocktails and eating good food. We highly recommend this place if you need somewhere hang out Friday night. Este es uno de nuestros lugares favoritos para escuchar música latina en vivo mientras bebes deliciosos cócteles y comes buena comida. Recomendamos encarecidamente este lugar si necesitas un sitio donde pasar el rato el viernes por la noche.

Plaza Colombian Coffee Bar

Jo’s is Tiffany’s favorite coffee place in town. She highly recommends the Belgium bomber which is a a mix of their original sweet drink the Turbo with cold brew. They also have breakfast tacos and a variety of other drink options. Jos es la cafetería favorita de Tiffany. Recomienda encarecidamente el “Belgium bomber”, que es una mezcla de su bebida dulce original, el “Turbo”, con cerveza fría. También tienen tacos de desayuno y una variedad de otras opciones de bebidas.

Jo's Coffee

This hidden gem may be a hole in the wall, but is our favorite place to grab tacos in Austin. Their birria and barbacoa tacos melt in your mouth and their horchata is absolutely delicious. It’s next to Plaza Colombia, and there is parking on the side street as well. Esta joya escondida puede ser un agujero en la pared, pero es nuestro lugar favorito para comer tacos en Austin. Sus tacos de birria y barbacoa se deshacen en la boca y su horchata es absolutamente deliciosa. Está al lado de Plaza Colombia, y también hay aparcamiento en la calle lateral.

Tiffany & Lalo

Tiffany & Lalo

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