Weddings are an industry where we understandably don’t get a lot of repeat business, but we do love it when our bride’s refer us to their friends! In 2020 we had the honor of planning Sydney & Jake’s Ma Maison wedding, and in 2023 we had the pleasure of coordinating her maid of honor and best friend Amelia’s wedding. These two ladies are some of the happiest and most loving ones you will ever met, and its so clear why they are besties.

Amelia and Conor stayed close to home and choose to celebrate their wedding celebration at Vintage Villas on Lake Travis. With its gorgeous lake views and green lawns full of springtime flowers, it was an easy decision! They opted to rent out the full property to ensure there would be no other wedding that evening, and also to have all the space to use for getting ready and photos, which was a very smart decision.

Amelia also took bridal portraits on property a few weeks before the big day, and they were gorgeous. Not only do bridals give you an opportunity to do a hair and makeup trial, and see your bouquet ahead of time, but it gives you another chance to wear your beautiful wedding gown, and free up some time on wedding day since those photos are already done. Amelia was able to get a full hour of photos of her bubbly and loving self, and she and her family will treasure those forever!

Amelia spent the morning getting ready (and drinking bubbles) with her mother and seven of her closest friends in the bridal suite. As was no surprise to anyone, the room was filled with laughter and smiles! Her bridesmaids spent the morning in light blue robes to match the wedding colors, while Amelia looked every bit the spring bride in her long floral robe. The team from Bonita Brides got the girls photo ready before they took advantage of the beautiful April weather they took pictures outside, and the ones of Amelia and Sydney together were some of our favorites. We love when you can see those friendships that shape the couple. After photos Amelia’s dance partner from her time working on cruise ships showed up and completed the bridal party as the Petal Pal.

Don’t worry, the guys had plenty of fun too! They used the smaller Travis ballroom to meet up, helped each other tie the perfect bow tie, captured the day via selfies, and threw some money on the ground!!

Amelia and Conor opted to do a first look and private vow reading prior to ceremony start, but they added our favorite element at the end, their dogs!! Their fur babies, Daisy (a corgi) and Winston (a schnauzer) were dressed to the nines in matching bride and groom outfits, and for us it was love at first sight!

They couple wanted to enjoy their cocktail reception so they did as many photos as possible before the ceremony under the ceremony gazebo. We loved the ones of Amelia with her parents, they were just the sweetest and her dad just wanted everything to be beautiful for his little girl.

Terra Vista Strings welcomed guests and serenaded them until it was time for the ceremony to begin. We got to help Jake and Sydney down the aisle again 3 years later, as Sydney walked down as the Matron of Honor and Jake entered with Parker, their son and ring bearer. Petal Pal Alphie helped flower girl Angelina overcome her stage fright and made everyone smile. Amelia walked down the aisle to Conor on the arms of both her mother and father with the biggest smile on her face. It was a touching and beautiful ceremony that wrapped up with some of the best dips we’ve ever seen.

Holly Marie Photography captured the details that Amelia had put so much thought in during the planning. With her mix of light blue, white, and greenery it was a classic and beautiful spring affair. Lemon Leaf Florist did an amazing job with the centerpieces and hanging greenery & wisteria chandeliers that all tied together with the white linens and blue napkins from Peerless Event Rentals. Their cake from Sweet Treets stood out with their custom neon sign and drew everyone in for the reception.

When the bride is a dancer you know there are going to be some photo worthy moments during the reception. Conor and Amelia started it off right with a dance that showed off Amelia’s mermaid dress during the spins. After a delicious dual entree plated meal the couple cut their cake and had some heartfelt toasts by both sets of parents, the best man, and the matron of honor. Before the party could start they did the traditional parent dances and also added in a mother/daughter dance from one of their favorite songs from “Mama Mia”.

After all the formalities it was time to dance and Amelia was ready with her white and sparkly dance outfit and a flash mob with the wedding party. The Matt Wilson Band kept the dance floor packed and singing along until the end of the night!

As the guests went outside to grab their sparklers, Amelia quickly changed into outfit #4 of the day before her private last dance with her hubby! We see a lot of these dances, and they are always one of our favorite parts of the night, but with her flapper like dress and all the exit spins and lifts, this one went right up to favorites!

With one last farewell through all their guests under a canopy of sparklers they were off with the biggest smiles and one last dip to wrap up their perfect day!

Here is to happily ever after Mr & Mrs Gleason 💙

Cast of Austin Wedding Vendors

Venue and Caterer: Vintage Villas

Photography: Holly Marie Photography

Videography: JTR Productions

Floral: Lemon Leaf Florist

Rentals: Peerless Events

Band: Matt Wilson Band

Ceremony Musicians: Terra Vista Strings

Cake: Sweet Treets Bakery

Beauty: Bonita Brides