Brazos Hall /// #mrandmrsmarkrich /// Sarah + Mark, the full film
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Sarah + Mark's wedding was a FUN, over-the-top experience set in the heart of downtown Austin with guests that had traveled from the east and west coasts to celebrate these two lovebirds! From a hilarious game of Pictionary played by the groomsmen during preps to the Aggie-Longhorn sing-off at the end of the night, this wedding was filled with smiles and laughter from beginning to end. Enjoy their full film below!
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If you missed our first post about Sarah + Mark's wedding, be sure to check it out for all your wedding decor inspiration: from edison bulbs to cigar bars, we have all the sweet details from 36th Street Events listed there!
When we arrived at Covenant Presbyterian Church, the sunlight filtered through the trees and reflected through the lanterns and greenery lining the walkway to the church. Sarah and her bridesmaids got ready at a quaint mid-century inspired home just down the street where her dress hung in the window of a beautiful blue room and vintage tunes echoed from the record player. When Sarah's mother came in to show the bridesmaids her dress, the resident bulldog barked in approval, causing everyone to laugh in surprise. Nearby at the church, the groomsmen entertained Mark with a game of Pictionary as they all had their boutonnieres pinned on by Beth Walker's expert team of coordinators.
During the ceremony, the officiant spoke of marriage and its core consisting of two things: covenant and love. Covenant is more than a promise, more than a contract; it is a commitment. It is to be cherished and protected and thought of as more than a temporary situation. It is a vow to pursue one another each and everyday (despite how each might feel that day.) He said, “What we want for you all is to have a marriage that is deep and intimate and full of joy, and we believe that as you live the marriage that God has called you to, you'll have a marriage that is abundant."
Sarah + Mark,
As you continue forward in your life together, we hope that each day you are reminded of the covenant you made and the love that was shared in this moment, and that the memory of this joy is a guide that inspires your future adventures together. May you always have as much fun as you did during that spectacular drum solo!
xoxo,
the Mason Jar Team
Ceremony Venue: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3003 Northland Dr, Austin, TX 78757 Reception Venue: Brazos Hall 204 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 380-1675 Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Max's Wine Dive Event Coordination: 36th Street Events Photographer: Jennifer Lindberg Videographer: Mason Jar Films Florist: Merveille Events Floral and Design Catering: Crave Cakes: Sweet Treets Bakery Reception Band: Sauce Cigar Bar: Bobalu Cigar Co Rentals: Marquee, Loot Vintage Rentals Hair: Corrine Kimbro Makeup: Rochelle Rae and Coraine Bo with Rae Cosmetics Transportation: R&R Limousine and Bus, Central Texas Valet, Capital Pedicab Music: Celeste by Les Enfants, provided through MusicBed.com Prelude by Kelly Latimore, licensed through Creative Commons kellylatimore.bandcamp.comcreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Love You Good by Trent & Amy, licensed through MusicBed Live Musical performances by Sauce the Band saucetheband.com Give Me Your Love by Holly Maher, licensed through MusicBed Tonight by Secret Nation, licensed through MusicBed
Meet Stephanie and Cody: she's festive and organized, he's kind and enjoyable to be around. It's their love for one another that inspired their wedding celebration -- from a surprise proposal (complete with a bag piper in California) to a wedding at a modern art museum in Texas. We adored every detail we could see; like the ghost chairs at the ceremony and the trumpet skirt detailing on Stephanie's couture wedding dress.
Guests were treated to the sounds of a string quartet before the ceremony and were free to roam the numerous wings and art exhibits afterwards to enjoy the beauty that the Kimbell Museum provides.
Beth Walker and her team at 36th Street Events created the beautiful backdrop for this wedding: coordinating all of its details. Merveille designed the florals for this stunning modern, romantic celebration. Railings were loosely draped with wild smilax with floral in ivory, cream, and touches of gray nestled amongst the greenery. At each entrance, clear glass cylinders in varying heights and wax luminaries lined the steps with a variety of floral including hydrangeas, white stock, white roses, and dusty miller. Succulent rosettes, white scabiosa, ranunculus, peonies, green and white kale, eucalyptus, tillandsia and brunia berry contributed to the visual feast once inside. (Also, we dare you not to drool over this beautiful salad that was set on the farm-style rustic wooden banquet tables by Crave, the catering company).
The cakes were made of the most divine flavors--the bride's cake was almond with strawberry, and the groom's "drum set" cake was cookie dough flavored with chocolate filling.
In honor of the groom, a cigar bar was provided for guests on the upper floor of Brazos Hall. Guests enjoyed beers and a signature cocktail in monogrammed cup sleeves as they visited in the city night air on the balcony terrace. "The Ginger Lee" was a cocktail drink created in honor of the couple's dog. It was three equal parts of Bulleit Bourbon, Domain De Canton (a ginger liqueur), and fresh lemon juice, all served over ice. From the upstairs open-air lounge, guests could socialize and enjoy the stunning view as pedicabs and horse-drawn carriages meandered on the streets below.
Edison bulbs hung over the dance floor as the crowd danced the night away. The evening ended with a bang--Sauce the band invited the bride and groom onstage to sing the last song, and guests were treated to midnight Milky Ways and candy treats as they walked out the doors. In true Austin fashion, Sarah and Mark exited their downtown reception through a tunnel of sparklers leading to a pedicab getaway.
Wedding Coordinator: Becky Brock, 
