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G E T A W AY I N S T Y L E W I T H N E S T VA C AT I O N R E N TA L S
BRIDAL BUZZ
An inside look at three luxury accommodations
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W E D D I N G WA L K T H R O U G H S An inside look at Austin’s most beautiful wedding days and the planners behind them
S L I C E S O F H E AV E N A sampling of tasty slivers of wedding cake from Austin’s best pastry artists
IN STYLE Styled wedding scenes by Austin event designers
GRACE & GLAMOUR A curated collection of stylish wedding gowns fit for royalty
A-1 real weddings AUSTIN + HILL COUNTRY WEDDINGS A collection of the region’s most beautiful weddings
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about the cover THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Sophie Epton
D E TO YO U R G U I
STYLISH WEDDINGS NTRY HILL COU AUSTIN +
www.sophieepton.com see page 153 for more details see the editorial on page 76
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#bridesofaustin PHOTO CREDITS: {C AKE}
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Janeane Marie Photography
Sophie Epton Photography
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The Bird and The Bear
Clockwise from top left: Photograph by Sam Hugh. / Photograph by Brian Fitzsimmons. / Photograph by Jenna McElroy. / Jim Hodges, With Liberty and Justice for All (A Work in Progress), 2014–2016. Stainless steel, Dichrolam, acrylic, enamel paint, and LED lights. Installed, 84 x 1,737 x 10 inches. Artwork © Jim Hodges. Courtesy the artist and Gladstone Gallery, New York and Brussels. Photograph by Brian Fitzsimmons.
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IMAGINE YOUR WEDDING LAKESIDE OR OVERLOOKING DOWNTOWN AT ONE OF OUR CENTRAL AUSTIN VENUES.
Contact us at rent@thecontemporaryaustin.org 512 458 8191 ext: 255 LAGUNA GLORIA 3809 West 35th Street Austin, Texas 78703
JONES CENTER 700 Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701 thecontemporaryaustin.org/rentals
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M O N TAU K I N T E X A S Incorporate beautiful blue hues at Hoffman Haus
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Find charming details at The Barn at Swallows Eve
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Create a scenic setting at Mustang Waters Ranch
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Get cutting edge at the W Austin
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ORGANIC ROMANCE Set the scene with romantic details at the Milestone | Georgetown
C U L I N A R Y C R E AT I V E S In the kitchen with Austin’s top caterers
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MEET THE TEAM ON THE WEB REHEARSAL DINNER HOTSPOT WEDDING VENDOR GUIDE
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The sweet, Southern-inspired celebration was packed with pretty details and a
LOVELY DETAILS
gorgeous spring palette. Guests were greeted by classical string music and a glass of blackberry honey iced tea or mint lemonade before taking their seats at the ceremony — Southern hospitality at it’s finest! A cocktail hour on the lawn followed with an elegant lounge, champagne escort card display, yard games and delicious appetizers. At the reception, a family style feast was enjoyed on vintage china hand-selected by the bride and her mom. The tables were topped with gorgeous blooms complete with peaches, kumquats and clementines for added Southern flair.
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“ Sophisticated, personal events — I'm always aiming to strike a balance between elegant and comfortable. (Like a beautifully designed, thoughtfully curated dinner party that you never want to leave!) Most of all, though, I want to be sure that the day feels like my couple — not just like my interpretation of them — so that their guests leave and think, ‘that couldn't have been anyone else's wedding!’
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“ I approach every wedding with the goal to make the day both personal to the couple and fitting for the space. I LOVE this color palette, and I've never had the chance to design in it for a wedding before. It feels so quintessentially ‘spring,’ and I am thrilled that it was Dana's vision! ” - ELLEN WESTCOTT, WESTCOTT WEDDINGS
THE COUPLE DANA & SAM HUGHES
married march 24, 2018
“ Thanks to Ellen I never once felt stressed during wedding planning. My mom and I loved working with her and appreciated her thoroughness, attention to detail and organization. Planning my wedding with Ellen was one of the most fun things I have ever done!
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- DANA HUGHES, BRIDE
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WEDDING DIRECTORY Andrus-Batcher ..............................A79
NaRyan-Karll ...........................A35-36
Bar nes-Pasta .............................A13-16
Padgett-Meador ............................A1-4
Barzilla-Henslin .............................A76
Peer man-Wilson ........................A67-68
Boldt-Ar mstrong........................A57-58
Rattananinad-Her nandez ................A78
Bowman-Houchin ......................A63-64
Riggs-Duncan ................................A75
Buckley-Dykes ...........................A59-60
Ruiz-Krumhansl .............................A77
Chlebowski-Henson ...................A53-54
Schlosberg-Bynum .......................A65-66
Connelly-Gaskill........................A61-62
Shostak-Polvado ........................A31-32
Davis-Schmidgall.......................A17-20
Sonnenberg-Ducote ...................A27-28
Dillon-Sarette ...........................A41-42
Stewart-Gates............................A25-26
Dunn-Dunn...............................A73-74
Strasburger-LeDoux ..................A49-50
Engel-Blanchette ............................A81
Stroup-Baldwin ..............................A83
Fajardo-Guerra .........................A37-38
Sundberg-Brandt ............................A80
Guess-McMurray .......................A47-48
Sutton-Eaves .............................A51-52
Hall-Anderson...........................A55-56
Sutton-Hoffman ........................A71-72
Jacobson-James .........................A39-40
Trent-Urquhart-Hansen ............A33-34
Karrow-Hunter..........................A21-24
Tur ner-Marquez ............................A82
Kishan-Maniar ..........................A45-46
Utkov-Grall ................................A9-12
Matthews-Anderson.......................A5-8
Webb-Ogilvie ............................A69-70
McPhaul-Skinner .......................A29-30
Yates-Lee ..................................A43-44
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ON THE COVER ON THE COVER
THE LOOK THE LOOK THE GOWN | Daalarna Couture gown with floral appliqué from THE GOWN | Bridal. DaalarnaA Couture with floral from Serendipity diamondgown wedding band appliqué and diamond Serendipity diamond wedding band and & diamond earrings fromBridal. NicoleA Mera. A crown from Twigs Honey earrings from completed the Nicole look. Mera. A crown from Twigs & Honey completed the look. BEAUTY | A soft, swept back up-do with a pink gloss lip — fit BEAUTY | A soft, up-doand with a pink gloss — by fit for a modern day swept queen back — a fresh luminous bridallip look for a modern queen — a fresh and luminous bridal look by Gloss Beautyday Boutique. Gloss Beauty Boutique. VENUE | The Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria features VENUE The Contemporary Austingrounds. at Laguna features lakeside| views and beautiful natural An Gloria award-winning lakeside and beautiful grounds. An award-winning location views for ceremonies and natural receptions, the Italian-style Driscoll location and receptions, the Italian-style Driscoll Villa and for theceremonies expansive grounds set the scene for a breathtaking Villa and the expansive grounds set the scene for a breathtaking soiree. soiree.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER THE PHOTOGRAPHER
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ana and Daniel’s romance started on a blind date over coffee and s’mores. Their love grew quickly as they began adventures in Austin, enjoying brunch dates, going to church together and spending time with family and friends. They also delighted in attending live concerts, traveling, going dancing, cooking dinner together, taking summer lake trips in the hill country, and taking walks on Lady Bird Lake! At their joyful wedding, Dana’s father walked her down the aisle overlooking the gorgeous lake views of Villa Del Lago toward the love of her life. Family and friends held back tears as Dana’s maid of honor began singing “How Great Thou Art.” Their pastor shared their love story and spoke about the true meaning of marriage. Guests danced all night, and Dana’s mother even got on the drums to rock out with the band. After indulging in gelato, friends and family sent them off through sparklers to a surprise Tesla for Daniel!
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