5 TH A N N I V E R S A RY I S S U E
AU STI N + H I LL CO UN TRY
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C E L E B R A T I N G
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weddings @ B R I D E S O FA U S T I N
FALL/WINTER 2019
DISPLAY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2019
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2019 | 5 TH A N N I V E R S A R Y I S S U E
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COLOR COLLABS A creative collection of beautifully designed details at premier local venues
BACH BASH Celebrate poolside with sips + treats with your bestie bridesmaids plus fun floats and good tunes
THE CUSTOM CONNECTION A look at the luxury experience of Kirk Root Designs
TA S T E T E S T Take our test to find out what type of catering best suits your celebration
MUSE A modern bridal story
A-1 real weddings AUSTIN + HILL COUNTRY WEDDINGS IN REVIEW
A collection of the region’s most beautiful weddings
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ERS 5 TH A N N I V
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COUNTR Y AUSTIN + HILL
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about the cover THE PHOTOGRAPHER
G R A T I N C E L E B
Mint Photography
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weddings @BRIDESO
@mintphotographytx
FA U S T I N
see page 18 for more details see the editorial on page 76
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@bridesofaustin PHOTO CREDITS: {BOT TOM LEFT}
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April Mae Creative
Elle Reaux Photography
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Mint Photography
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Caroline Lima Photography {COUPLE}
Sophie Epton Photography
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ASK THE EXPERTS Q&A’s from Austin’s top wedding pros, continued on page 120
IN STYLE Styled wedding scenes by Austin + Hill Country’s event designers
BEHIND THE BEAUTY A spotlight on editorial beauty looks seen in the 5th anniversary issue
PLANNER PROFILES An inside look at some of Austin + Hill Country’s top wedding planners
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C E L E B R AT I N G 5 Y E A R S A look at Brides of Austin by the numbers
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PUBLISHER’S LET TER MEET THE TEAM ON THE COVER ON THE WEB AUSTIN + HILL COUNTRY VENUE GUIDE REHEARSAL DINNER HOTSPOT WEDDING VENDOR GUIDE
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Janeane Marie Photography
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Paige Vaughn Photo
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I N V I TATION
OWL & ENVELOPE
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@owlandenvelope F I N E
ELIZA PAGE
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J E WEL RY
@elizapagejewelry
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MOONLIGHT AND MOSS @moonlightandmoss FLOR A L
BOUQUETS OF AUSTIN @bouquetsofaustin H A I R
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LUSTREbella @lustrebella
C E L E B R AT E P O O L S I D E W I T H S I P S + T R E AT S W I T H YO U R B E S T I E B R I D E S M A I D S P L U S F U N F L O AT S A N D G O O D T U N E S photographer
cakes + dessert
| 2TARTS BAKERY @2tartsbakery
design + styling hair + makeup
jewelry
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| WESTCOTT WEDDINGS
| BEAUTYMARK AGENCY @beautymarkagency | ELIZA PAGE
// cocktails, venue
| CAROLINE LIMA PHOTOGRAPHY
| THE LINE HOTEL AUSTIN @thelinehotel
@westcottweddings // floral
| REMI + GOLD @remiandgold
// invitation suite, coasters, place cards, party box
@elizapagejewelry // videographer
@limacaroline
| FINE DAY PRESS @finedaypress
| THE M c KELLARS | WEDDING CINEMA @mckellarsweddingcinema
BACH TIP #1 GET THE PARTY STARTED WITH A CUSTOM INVITE BOX PACKED WITH GOODIES FROM @finedaypress
BACH TIP #2 SCHEDULE ON-SITE MASSAGES FOR ULTIMATE RELAXATION FROM @liveloverelx
BACH TIP #3 SIGNATURE COCKTAILS ARE A MUST AND GIVING THEM A CREATIVE NAME ADDS TO THE FUN! TRY BRIDE TO BE-BELLINI , MAIN SQUEEZES OR BLOODY MARRY ME , INSPIRED BY THESE BRIGHT + FLAVORFUL SIPS FROM @thelinehotel
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/PHOTOGRAPHER/
CAROLINE LIMA PHOTOGRAPHY
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relaxed & RADIANT
for your bachelorette party
B E A U T Y M A R K
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hair and makeup artist, Ana Bazan
HAIR + MAKEUP Our plan was to keep her natural, but emphasize her features. She has beautiful natural curls, so we kept those intact and pinned them back with fun, colorful bobby pins. The makeup consisted of well-prepped skin using face oils and a touch of concealer. We touched her cheeks with a lilac and magenta toned blush, perfect for tan to darker skintones. We enhanced her lash line with bronze tones and lots of lashes! To complete the overall style, we used a long wearing lavender shade on her lips.
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hair and makeup artist, Codie LePors
HAIR + MAKEUP The natural tones of the pampas grass, and sun-washed colors of the florals inspired this natural, boho look. I wanted to keep going with a romantic highlight that glows softly like a golden sunset. Lips were kissed with a soft coral. Keeping with the boho vibe, messy waves were created to loosely frame the bride’s face.
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WEDDING DIRECTORY Allyn-McGee.................................A43-44
Israelian-Baisch .........................A35-36
Ascher-Bartlett ..............................A29-30
James-Stapleton .............................A1-4
Baird-Johnson ...............................A13-16
King-Wren ................................A21-22
Blandford-Bailey............................A33-34
Kolensky-Schilling ..........................A78
Boose-Wilson ..................................A9-12
Lamport-Herbst ..............................A58
Brooks-Bell ........................................A73
Love-Ledkins ..................................A57
Bueno-Calvillo ..............................A27-28
Ma-Walk ........................................A64
Cain-F lynn ...................................A31-32
Manglaris-Gibbs .............................A63
Cervantes-Henley...............................A72
Marklund-Monroe ......................A19-20
Christopher-Clifford ......................A55-56
Mather-Monita ...............................A71
Clark-Wimberly.............................A47-48
Mitchell-Nagle ...........................A51-52
Craft-Walsh .......................................A68
Moise-Miller .................................A5-8
Dailey-Schneidman........................A23-24
Montgomery-Wilson .......................A67
Dammann-Baker............................A39-40
Opel-Moran...................................A61
Duswalt-Epstein .................................A77
Pang-Scher mer ..........................A41-42
Emmons-Castro..................................A60
Schiff-Aronstein .............................A66
Foote-Durant .....................................A65
Schwartz-Zay .................................A74
Godwin-Kruger.............................A17-18
Solis-Jaccoma .................................A62
Hauck-Hampton ................................A75
Townsend-Gilmartin ...................A25-26
Heller-Seidler................................A49-50
White-Hott ................................A45-46
Hitt-Root ...........................................A76
Whitmire-Ler ma .............................A70
Hollinger-Sassen ................................A59
Williams-Dietrich ...........................A69
Irwin-Brady...................................A37-38
Windsor-Dugie ..........................A53-54
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“I put so much thought and effort into all of the lovely details. With the help of
Sophie Epton Photography
my mother, we created the unique table numbers adorned with real dried flowers. Everything was a dream and the day was truly magical!” MEGAN , BRIDE
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