Barton Creek Resort Wedding //// May Your Life Be Like Fine Wine //// Samantha + Brennan, the full film
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"May Your Life Be Like Fine Wine"
What makes a new wine wonderful? According to the father of the bride, it is the inner taste of the grape in addition to its outer beauty. It is the time and obstacles overcome while ripening on the vine that makes this flavor shine. Lastly, it is the mixture of the grapes that creates a new flavor entirely, one that is even better than the way the wine would have tasted if each grapes had been the sole flavor. Combined, they are stunning.
And, so it is with Samantha and Brennan. Having spent years of dreaming of their future, these two have embraced the deepest joys of love and the daily beauty of life. We are truly inspired by their love---by their obvious affection for their siblings, they way they have honored the examples of love and generosity set by their parents, their good natured sense of play with their nieces and nephews, and even how the details they chose for their wedding day were a reflection of their love for each other and for their family. They were so grateful and humble that they even made sure to praise their dedicated wedding planner, Gina Whittington, from the bandstage.
Samantha and Brennan, you truly are "loving hearts that care deeply for family and friends."
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"Tonight" by Secret Nation "Soul Birds" by Ryan Taubert "Book Ends" by Adam Agin "Tasting Sunshine" by The Rival
all musical track licensing provided by The Music Bed
It's hard to believe that there would be a better way for two wine aficionados to celebrate their wedding than by sharing some of their favorite things with their favorite people. Samantha & Brennan savored their wedding by transporting the elegance and intimacy of Napa to the comforts of the Texas Hill Country--with a lakeside ceremony that took place on an acrylic stage positioned just over the bride's parents' home's infinity pool, and a reception in a glass-walled cathedral at Barton Creek Resort. Both locations offered stunning views of the lake and the hills, with all the intimacy of a private celebration.
Guests were served delicious lemonade and cocktails as they arrived at the home of the bride's family for the ceremony. In addition to these refreshments, guests were able to sample different wines from custom wine flights at the wedding reception. They were provided with a card where they could jot notes about each wine and make their decision as to which wine they'd like to drink most throughout the evening.
Samantha and Brennan,
Thank you so much for allowing us to create your wedding video. We hope that the words spoken by your dearest family and friends always remind you of the joy that brought you to this very moment to make these vows. Thank you for inspiring us with your love and devotion!
Love, The Mason Jar Team
Reception Venue and Catering: Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Austin 8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735 (512) 329-4000 Coordinator: Gina Whittington from The Whitt Experience Photographer: Diana M. Lott Photography Floral: Wendee Sawran Reception Entertainment: Matt Wilson Band, Reception DJ: Penguin Entertainment, Ceremony Music: Barton Strings Reception Rentals: Marquee Rents Decor: Townsley Designs Ceremony Rentals: Whim Hospitality Ceremony Catering: Ben Petko Linens/Chargers: BBJ Linens
Makeup: Face Kandy ATX Hair Stylist: Hair Barr Transportation: Transportation Consultants Lighting: Ilios Lighting
We met Hannah and her mother as they were spending a week together in Austin planning the details for Hannah & Scott's wedding. As they shared their vision for the wedding--a garden draped in romantic roses, tables laced with sparkling white pumpkins, and jewels dripping from the ceilings--one other thing became abundantly clear to us. Both the bride and her mother continually expressed that they valued the spirit of the event over any wedding detail--they wanted to celebrate Hannah and Scott's marriage by creating a warm, inviting celebration where they could humbly express their gratefulness to all who joined them to celebrate such a wonderful day.
The bride wore Jimmy Choo shoes and a timeless, modern & glittering 
Guests could try the couple signature's drinks at the bar during the cocktail hour--with the bride's choice being milano mule made of Dripping Springs Vodka, asperol and Main root ginger brew, and the Groom's choice being an "Old Fashioned" comprised of Maker's Mark bourbon, a sugar cube, angostura bitters and an orange twist.
The couple served their guests a variety of delightful cake desserts--because "love is sweet," as they said on their hand-lettered chalkboard signs. Flavors included madagascar vanilla cake with fresh strawberry filling, heirloom recipe carrot cake with whipped cream cheese filling, valrhona chocolate cake with salted caramel filling and italian cream cake.
The couple included many Texas details in their wedding---Hunter wore a Texas flag bow tie, and gave a gift of the Texas flag to each of his groomsmen along with a certificate from the state Senate of Texas thanking each one for their service as a witness in his wedding.
