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Real Austin Wedding
Bohemian-chic wedding captures the quintessential Austin experience
Feb 19, 2016 | 1:29 pm
Photo by Bonnie & Lauren
Implementing a "boho-urban" theme, the wedding of Katie Van Dyk and Ben Nelson complemented the everyday lifestyle of the Live Music Capital of the World. To give guests a truly Austin experience, the soon-to-be spouses started the day downtown at the JW Marriott, eventually venturing to Hotel St. Cecilia for "first look" photos before the ceremony. Held at the St. Austin Catholic Church, Katie and Ben said "I do" in the stunning cathedral. Using the funky event space of Vuka for the reception, guests enjoyed local trailer food and beer, dancing the night away to Beatles cover band, The Eggmen. Music proved to be a central theme (Ben is a musician) as guests signed a guitar rather than a guest book, which now hangs in the bride and groom's home. Take a peek inside this free-spirited wedding.