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26 IN STYLE A collection of beautifully designed scenes for every style of couple
48 T O P E N T E R TA I N M E N T T R E N D S The coolest new photo, art and music trends for your reception celebration
51 T H E C U STO M CO N N E C T I O N A look at the custom design experience of luxury jeweler Form to Feeling
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Explore your beauty personality with the most talented Austin + Hill Country hair and makeup artists
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R O OT E D I N LOV E A fashion-forward bride with a love for the finer details and a weakness for old-world charm
A1 real weddings AUSTIN + HILL COUNTRY WEDDINGS IN REVIEW
An amazing collection of the region’s most beautiful weddings
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS
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AUSTIN + HILL COUNTRY VENUE & VENDOR GUIDE
PHOTO CREDITS: Top: T Walker Photography; Middle Left: Kristin La Voie Photography Middle Right: Mint Photography; Right: Caitlin Rose Photography
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71 T O P 5 L O G I S T I C A L M I S TA K E S COUPLES MAKE Etc. Coordinators is sharing her insights on the biggest planning hiccups (and how to avoid them)
73 F L O R A L LY A D O R N E D Stunning Austin + Hill Country venues adorned with beautiful blooms
83 #DELISH Insta-worthy dishes from Austin + Hill Country’s premier caterers
90 STYLE SCHOOL Lessons from some of the best Austin + Hill Country wedding planners
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see page 20 for more details see the editorial on page 60 PHOTO CREDITS: Top: Janeane Marie Photography Bottom Left: Emily Figurelli Photography; Bottom Right: Elkk Photography
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You’re spotted on the red carpet with your celebrity bestie. Who is it?
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What color polish are you wearing for the big day?
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If you could time travel, which era would you pick?
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What are you seen wearing to the grocery store?
a. Lizzo b. Taylor Swift c. Jennifer Aniston d. Kate McKinnon e. Khloe Kardashian
a. Nude b. French Tips c. Blush Pink d. Black e. Champagne
a. Regency Era – Hello Bridgertons b. Roaring 20s to party with Gatsby c. Early 2000s to #FreeBritney d. Psychedelic Era – Woodstock is calling! e. The Renaissance period to meet Da Vinci
a. Jeans and a t-shirt b. Sunglasses so no one recognizes me c. Sundress and sneakers d. Matching sweatsuit e. Dress to impress
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If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life…
a. Little Women b. Breakfast at Tiffany’s c. Mamma Mia! d. The Devil Wears Prada e. Crazy Rich Asians
We’ll order you another ______
a. Moscow Mule b. Martini c. Mojito d. Bartender’s Choice e. French 75
The headliner for your dream music festival would be…
a. Luke Combs b. Harry Styles c. Jack Johnson d. The Weeknd e. Ariana Grande
What’s the vibe of your wedding?
a. Organic and ethereal b. Elegant and poised c. Relaxed and casual d. Trendy and modern e. All things glitter and sparkle
what is your beauty personality? Mostly A’s - Natural Beauty | Mostly B’s - Old Hollywood | Mostly C’s - Beach Bronzed Mostly D’s - Modern Maven | Mostly E’s - Glam Goddess
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Mannas-Kelly .........................A37-38
Salinas-Angeles .............................A74
Azopardi-Peveto .......................A71
Maraval-Powers ......................A33-34
Sifontes-Wayman ..........................A75
Baxter-Park .............................A69
Marcus-Madden ..........................A68
Smith-Lane ..................................A56
Davis-Velilla .........................A9-12
Mattar-Wimpy.............................A73
Smith-Phillip ................................A64
Dunigan-Konen .......................A76
McBride-Smith ...........................A72
Smith-Wilson ...........................A17-20
Fingerhut-Malfettone ...........A31-32
McKinney-Boatman ....................A51
Taylor-F leharty ........................A27-28
Fischer-Gabrielsen ..............A23-24
Metzger-Bronner ....................A43-44
Teets-Richardson ..........................A70
Gilliam-York .......................A49-50
Moore-Powers .............................A65
Thompson-Raofi ......................A13-16
Griffin-Gray........................A39-40
Moore-Shebesta ..........................A55
Vester-Chamberlain .....................A5-8
Hauser-Milvenan .................A45-46
Morton-McMahon .......................A66
Voswinkel-Young ...........................A57
Hussing-Wilkerson ...............A25-26
Pena-Gonzalez ............................A54
Wagner-Thomas ............................A52
Jones-Farias .............................A62
Phan-Hirouji ..........................A21-22
Weddle-Hynek ..............................A53
Jones-Hopkins ..........................A61
Piña-F lores ............................A41-42
White-Gurrola ..............................A63
Kim-Sung ...........................A47-48
Prewitt-Aderoba ..........................A60
Winter-Huser ................................A58
Knight-Hassenzahl ...................A67
Rafford-Moen .............................A59
Lloyd-Gerken ......................A29-30
Rainbolt-Wright .....................A35-36
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