Amanda and Juan were married at Canyonwood Ridge in Driftwood in 2019.
The day started at the JW Marriott in downtown Austin, with hair and makeup by Rae Cosmetics, brunch, and champagne from her maid of honor, Leah. A bus carried the bridal party out to Driftwood, where Amanda did a first look with her dad, Allan, in the chapel, then took photos on the chapel couch, a spot she had picked out ahead of time.
The ceremony was outside at five, a string trio playing. Cocktail hour moved into the chapel, passed appetizers and the bar inside, while the outdoor space was reset for dinner. Dinner was served outside, plated salads first and then family style from Pink Avocado, with florals by Bouquets of Austin and candlelight on the tables.
Then everyone moved inside for the reception. Amanda and Juan came in to "You Are the Best Thing" and went straight into their first dance, the Matchmaker Band playing Stevie Wonder's "Ribbon in the Sky." Speeches came from Leah, best man Tomas, and Allan. At nine the band played the Hora. The last song of the night was "Purple Rain," and the evening ended with a sparkler exit at eleven and a bus ride back to the JW Marriott.
The story did not end at the sparkler exit. A few years later, Amanda was back for maternity photos.
Vendor team
Planning: Mrs Planner Events
Photography: Caroline Robert Photo
Venue: Canyonwood Ridge
Florals: Bouquets of Austin
Catering: Pink Avocado
Band: Matchmaker Band
Ceremony Music: String Trio
Hair & Makeup: Rae Cosmetics
Rentals: Whim
Dance Floor: Mike's Dance Floors
