Erin + Grant's Mansion at Colovista Wedding | Austin Wedding Planner

February 8, 2021 Something To Celebrate

One of our favorite things about our couples is the ways in which they differ. No two pairs are ever quite the same, which means we’re always exploring new ways to transform venues, incorporate styles, and share our couples’ stories with their families and friends. It’s a joy every time! One particular style we’re always excited to explore is classic, and Erin and Grant’s Texas wedding day could not have been more timeliness.

While we were planning, Erin and Grant were quick to note they were drawn toward shades of ivory and emerald. Their chosen colors came together particularly through their florals, stationery, and bridesmaids’ dresses. The look was effortlessly beautiful, and The Mansion at ColoVista was the perfect spot to host such a classically Southern soiree.

Erin and Grant each spent their mornings on site prepping for the day ahead. Gaby Caskey Photography captured Erin’s jewelry together with the couple’s stationery suite, and the results are stunning. Then Erin put on her wedding dress for the first time on her wedding day, and she shared a first look with her dad and brothers before seeing Grant outside. Erin and Grant each read letters they wrote during their moment together before it was time to meet again at the top of the aisle.

Erin and Grant’s wedding ceremony was hosted outside at The Mansion at ColoVista. The Texas weather cooperated perfectly, and they enjoyed wonderful natural light from the moment Erin walked down the aisle on the arm of her father until she and Grant recessed back down the aisle as Mr. and Mrs.! We also have to note the gorgeous flowers Brenda Abbott Floral Design added to the arbor.

After their ceremony, Erin, Grant, and their guests sipped on cocktails while the finishing touches were placed inside the reception space. Tables included ivory centerpieces filled with lush blooms again by Brenda Abbott Floral Design, and we also had our first look at their wedding cake by Sweet Treats Bakery. We loved the flowers on their wedding cake, and we also loved Grant’s golf course themed groom’s cake!

Erin took special care to incorporate many extra touches to keep things “safe” and comfortable for their guests. They made stickers based on their dog’s personalities (Stu and Doug) for people to wear showing their level of comfort being around other guests. They also had custom hand sanitizer and masks available.

In lieu of a photobooth, they had disposable cameras all around the reception for guests to take pictures with (we secretly loved this because it was a throwback for us from when we started doing weddings years ago and pre-photobooth! ). Will definitely be a fun surprise when they get them all developed.

Once guests were welcomed inside, everyone dined on a menu created by El Jarro de Arturo. Erin and Grant also shared their first dance, and they joined together with their parents for individual dances. Then it was time for DJ Atlas to play and for guests to join in on the fun on the dance floor. The night couldn’t come to a close until Erin and Grant’s friends and family joined them outside for one final moment together as Erin + Grant ran through a tunnel lit up by sparklers. It was the perfect way to end a wonderful day!

A special note from Meredith: Erin and Grant were both friends of mine but I knew them separately before they got engaged. Grant and I went to high school together and Erin and I went to college together. We were all from San Antonio and Erin went to our rival high school but they didn’t connect until a little later on in life.