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S AVA N N A H + T I M OT H Y True Tuscan romance
GENTRY + TIMOTHY A rainy wedding celebration
S A R A H + J O N AT H A N A sweet journey to love
I VA N A + J O R DA N An NFL player’s perfect catch
A-1 real weddings AUSTIN WEDDINGS IN REVIEW A collection of the Hill Country’s most beautiful weddings
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IVANA + JORDAN Philadelphia Eagles linebacker and University of Texas grad weds college sweetheart in stunning Austin wedding
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U N TA M E D A wildly romantic collection of wedding attire P A G E
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156 LOVE SCENES Styled wedding scenes dressed to the hilt by Austin event designers
BEAUTY & BLOOMS Floral inspired faces from the best local beauty and floral experts
THE SWEET LIFE A look at the most delicious cakes in Austin and the artists behind them
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BRIDAL BUZZ A look at the hottest trends to send
INVITING VENUES Stunning invitation suites inspired by incredible Austin venues
COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF Tasty trios in complementing flavors
W E D D I N G WA L K T H R O U G H Wedding Walkthrough from Brock & Co. Events
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This quaint and beautiful Austin fine jewelry and gift salon has been helping couples choose the perfect diamond engagement ring for just shy of 40 years! Create a completely custom diamond engagement ring or choose from one of
With impeccable style, Bykowski Tailor & Garb specializes in handcrafted
their many mountings and work with an amazing jewelry expert to hand
menswear personally designed right in the heart of Austin. Their bespoke,
pick a diamond that will take your breath away. Either way, you’ll get
ready to wear collection features suits, hats, belts and more to ensure that
personalized attention that is unsurpassed and a ring that is worthy of all
your groom is the best dressed man on your wedding day! A shopping
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A local wedding registry haven with two convenient locations in Austin,
Ready to sweeten your special event with the perfect treat? Fluff Meringues
Breed & Co. has everything couples need to start their life together. From
and More offers a wide assortment of flavors and presentations options
fine tableware, kitchen accessories and home decor to grills, tools and garden
ranging from elaborate displays to take home treats that are sure to wow
accessories, it’s no wonder there is an infinite list of couples registered at this
your guests. Drops of heavenly fluff is about the only way we know to
little hotspot, and friends and family can easily hop online to access their
describe these tasty treats! Even better, this little bakery takes great care in
registry with ease. Family owned, this iconic storefront has been fulfilling the
the baking with many locally-sourced ingredients and organic and gluten
registry needs of couples for almost half a century and counting!
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Find time to unwind before the big day with a relaxing visit to SILIQUE. This go-to salon and spa offers an extensive bridal menu including hair/makeup, mani/pedis, facials, brow treatments, massages and more! And as an added bonus, they use the very finest organic beauty products. So grab your gals and get pampered by the beauty experts at SILIQUE! www.SILIQUEHAIR.com
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C AT C H Philadelphia Eagles linebacker and University of Texas grad weds college sweetheart in stunning Austin wedding f you look up the player statistics for IPhiladelphia Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks, you may notice his major achievements on the field. During the 2016 football season he started all 16 games, collected 85 tackles and was named the NFLPA’s Brand Ambassador for the team. But if you ask Jordan his favorite moment from the past year it has nothing to do with football and everything to do with his true love Ivana Rodriguez. Ivana developed a crush on Jordan while watching him play for the University of
Texas Longhorns, but had never met him. When Ivana finally met him in person she immediately started to blush. A mutual friend introduced them while they were hanging out on campus. Just 24 hours later, Jordan “mysteriously” showed up while Ivana and her friend were at the library. Ivana says her dream man was exactly like she envisioned. “Everything that I imagined…he was that and more,” she says. “He was just so sweet and so respectful. We hit it off right away.”
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Logan-Jaynes.............................A73-74
Anderson-Schwindeman..................A83
Maxfield-Martin ..........................A43-44
Andreano-Podowski....................A61-62
Mazey-Gunnell ..........................A65-66
Bayless-Rossetti .........................A51-52
Mouthon-Roberts ...........................A86
Becquet-Moore ..........................A47-48
Musgrove-Dolan.............................A91
Blair-House...............................A41-42
Nacker man-Wagner....................A79-80
Bowden-Moran...............................A82
Pawelek-Klein ...........................A45-46
Child-Knowles ..........................A25-28
Quisenberry-Hawley .......................A89
Cowden-Nelson .........................A59-60
Rhodes-Goodwin.........................A9-12
Cunningham-Adams .......................A90
Shah-Hidrogo............................A75-76
Dean-Pinkerton.............................A1-4
Smith-Crawford.........................A21-24
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Watson-Printy............................A53-54
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THE LOOK THE GOWN | Monique Lhuillier ‘Winslet’ gown featuring Chantilly lace illusion long-sleeves with plunging V-neck and ball gown skirt with rose print silk organza from Julian Gold Bridal. JEWELRY | Mid-century diamond engagement ring and gold plunge drop necklace detail from The Menagerie. SUIT | Crossly tweed jacket, rounded collar black and white stripe shirt, olive green cotton cravat, brown corduroy trousers, lemuel boot tweed and leather boot completed with the Soph handcrafted fedora from Bykowski Tailor & Garb. BEAUTY | Classic low pony, with natural makeup, soft neutral eye and pink lip by Jessica Roop Beauty & Boudoir. THE FLORALS | Beautiful cascading white hydrangeas from Botanical No. 9.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
We are Kelsey and Talon, the traveling newlyweds behind Feather & Twine. We create joyous, artistic images for non-traditional couples by cultivating a friendship that allows for a carefree wedding experience. We want to make you feel relaxed and comfortable in front of our cameras so you can be your natural selves, in love and full of happiness. Our favorite weddings are whole-hearted with thoughtful details, involve the great outdoors and are filled with only the closest friends and family.
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a summer of friendship, the two decided to give dating a try when they returned home. Travers pulled off the perfect surprise when it was time to propose to Afton. Travers tricked Afton into thinking that it was his sister’s birthday party, complete with a sign saying Happy Birthday Maggie and catering all set up! Travers took her down to the cliffs by the lake where they were supposedly having the party. Little to Afton’s knowledge, a photographer was hiding in the bushes and their friends and family were waiting up at the venue for a different celebration. As Travers proposed, Afton was shocked and totally surprised, still thinking it was his sister’s birthday party. She says it was the best way to say Yes! The couple had a semi-destination wedding in the heart of Austin. The ceremony was held at Central Christian Church followed by a reception at Brazos Hall. Afton says the most memorable part of her day was being filled with so much emotion and
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excitement walking down the aisle to Travers, something she will never forget.
other local vendors: Sweet Sunday Events • Sauce the Band • Sprout Floral and Event Design • Whitney Farnsworth Calligraphy and Design • Ilios Lighting Design • Makenzi Laine Professional Makeup Artist • Kayla Barker Fine Art Photography • Every Moment Counts Photobooth • William Noble Rare Jewels • Elegant Ride • Candlelight Films • Central Christian Church • Mayhar Design • Houndstooth Coffee
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