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TEXAS
Weddings
& Special Events
Wildly Western Weddings in Austin, Texas
IImagine your wedding on a gorgeous, sunny day—blue
skies followed by jaw-dropping sunsets—and all the balmy
breezes that you can handle. That’s a typical wedding in Austin,
Texas, home of the near year-long sunshine that locals and
visitors love. There is a wonderful cultural backdrop to the
city as well, whether your interest be in the music scene, the
Texas Hill Country vistas, the epic food or the techy townies.
Weddings in Texas can be as “weird” or wonderful as you
want them to be and the sky is, quite literally, your limit.
Many a local girl or gent loves to pair the wedding
ensemble with a pair of boots—that’s a look that is just as
fresh on Sixth Street as it is on a sweet, Hill Country lane.
Visit Allens Boots on famous South Congress (known as
SoCo to locals), home of countless retail options for the
adventurous. Allens Boots is crowned by the big red boot on
their roof so you definitely won’t miss them. Inside their old
walls, you’ll find the latest in chic, trendy footwear from your
Luccheses to your Ariats. Every brand worth knowing can be
found on their trusted shelves and celebrities, athletes and
locals alike flock to this Austin scene. While you’re there, don’t
forget about bridesmaids’ gifts! Allens Boots has jewelry,
belt buckles, apparel, bags and lots of other surprises.
The perfect match to a pair of boots and a swank
wedding outfit is catering by The County Line Legendary
Bar-B-Q. They’re a name so well known to locals, you won’t
have to go far to hear a positive review. They’ve been serving
up large family banquets for over 40 years and it’s their
reputation that keeps those beloved doors open. Not only
can they cater weddings, but they can also hold a wedding
rehearsal dinner worth remembering (or even an intimate
wedding). They have two charming Austin locations: On the
Hill and On the Lake. On the Lake sits under the limestone
cliffs right on Bull Creek, home of the hungry snapping turtles.
On the Hill offers breathtaking views and a fun history:
they’re located in an historic old speakeasy. The County Line
recently spread their delicious wings and you can find them
in San Antonio, El Paso and Albuquerque as well. If you live
elsewhere and Austin is your destination wedding city, you can
even sample their food in advance—just visit www.airribs.com.
If you love the idea of a private country wedding, a lake
wedding or a destination wedding feel in your own backyard,
consider a visit out to Vintage Villas on beautiful Lake
Travis—you can find all three in one place! The mere 30
minute drive from downtown Austin is hop and a jump for
guests, but the lush lakeside environment will make you feel
like you’re at an exotic retreat. The private Hill Country
venue offers remarkable lake views, manicured gardens and
dramatic architecture by local guru Sinclair Black, recent
winner of the Medal of Lifetime Achievement from the
Texas Society of Architects.

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For some, a chic downtown wedding is just the thing. In
downtown Austin, Texas there isn’t an address much more
happening than anything found on 2nd Street, otherwise
known as Willie Nelson Boulevard, and home to the famous
ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Right in the heart of
downtown rises the recently completed W Hotel, a sensationally
styled and innovative place to rest your head, listen to a
DJ, hang at the bar, get your foodie on or…plan a wedding!
They have their own private (and special) wedding cake
designer as well as a chef that will knock your socks off.
There are no limits at this cutting-edge hotel and hangout.
There are three Embassy Suites by Hilton in Austin, all
offering the perfect accommodations for extra guests,
out-of-towners and wedding rehearsal dinners. The Arboretum
Embassy Suites in Northwest Austin is minutes from the
Domain and is situated on a shady, tree-covered corner.
Most of their hotels accommodate weddings, events and
banquets, and information is just a phone call away. Their
locations can offer a compromise between out-of-town
and downtown—just perfect!
A wedding in Austin, Texas is sure to be awesome—as
amazing as you can dream it. There are dozens of unique
venues, from weird to wonderful, and an endless selection of
retail and dining to support your every need. Making a wedding
day memorable and unique is every couple’s dream and
wild and whimsical Austin is the perfect place to get started.
There are big hearts here that want to accommodate your
guests, feed them and make every moment special, designed
just for you. Remember, everything is bigger in Texas!
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WEDDINGS
SAY “I DO” IN STYLE
Plan your wedding at W AUSTIN and
enjoy our WHATEVER/WHENEVER ®
services so your big day is exactly
how you’ve always imagined.
Stephani Warfield
stephani.warfield@whotels.com
512 542 3645
whotelaustin.com
Creating
Lasting
Memories
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