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Band:

JUMPSTART

"Awesome band! Wonderful value and nice energy."

Cakes/Candies Vendor:

Michelle's Patisserie

"Our cake looked beautiful! Unfortunately, it didn't taste anything like it looked or like we tasted prior to the wedding. Several guests told us that it was dry and the icing wasn't like the kind that we sampled."

Cakes/Candies Vendor:

The Chocolate Cup

"A guest favorite!!!! The owners work with you as well."

Caterer:

Sterling Affairs

"The food is amazing and everyone loved it. The service on the other hand is below average. The office does not communicate with the staff that they send out to your event. You are just another event to them and do not expect anything above and beyond."

Ceremony Musician:

Angelic Strings

"AMAZING!!!!!"

Florist:

Visual Lyrics

"A true gem that I stumbled upon. Wonderful and added things for us at the last minute!!!"

Invitations Vendor:

The Pink Tulip

"Wonderful staff and great service. Quality is excellent."

Photographer:

Katherine O'Brien

"Awesome photographer!!! She puts you at ease while capturing some amazing moments."

Wedding Day Beauty Vendor:

Siren's Salon

"Depends on who does your hair and make-up. Two of my bridesmaids were given uneven tones in the makeup. One they forgot to apply blush. My mother-in-law's hair fell before the ceremony was over! Over priced compared to others that I researched."

Wedding Fashion Vendor:

LuLu's Bridal Boutique

"Best value when shopping for wedding dresses. But once you purchase your dress, you are no longer important to them and they will provide you with the same service."

Ceremony:

Villa Antonia

Hotel:

The Westin Austin at The Domain

Restaurant:

Chez Zee Cafe & Dessert Bakery

"In 1988, Sharon Watkins closed her Austin ad agency and purchased a defunct little dive, Chez Fred. Her vision was to combine the delectable delights of an old-world bakery with the convivial cuisine of an American-style bistro. She kept the old restaurant’s sign, bought a vowel and a ‘Z’, and in 1989 the newly-christened Chez Zee opened its doors. Our whimsical restaurant has been charming Austin locals ever since. From inside to out, Chez Zee is warm and welcoming with an original vibe that reflects both its art-loving owner and the creative city in which it exists. Upon arrival, an arched walkway of lights leading to the restaurant’s patio invites patrons to sit and play board games such as Connect Four. Strands of white Christmas lights (a trademark touch year round) are hung throughout the dining rooms, along with an assortment of other creative, seasonal installations. Chez Zee’s support for local artists is evident from the rotating exhibits of artwork on every wall. A red piano resides in the middle of our main dining room providing live music Thursdays through Sundays. Chez Zee serves a wide range of American fare with southern regional influences and plenty of locally sourced ingredients. Our bistro is also highly acclaimed for its sumptuous weekend brunch and desserts. Come join us for stellar wines, our signature brand of American fare or one of our award-winning desserts. We’re saving a chair for you!"

Restaurant:

Guero's

"The building that houses the Guero's dining room was built as a seed and feed store in the late 1800's. This Central Seed and Feed Store, a now Austin Landmark, served as a neighborhood meeting place for all of South Austin's characters. Dice games in the back room and book makers paying off bets on the front porch were standard fare for the day. The neighborhood held onto its eclectic roots during the development boom. As the city expanded in all directions during the 1970's and 80's, South Austin, and South Congress in particular, continued to serve the strong community now identifiable by zip code alone. Enjoy our handmade corn tortillas, specialty dishes, and make sure to visit our salsa bar. Our caldo de pollo and tacos al pastor are just a few of our tried-and-true favorites. Start off with a hand-shaken margarita in our cantina, or enjoy an icy cold cerveza while listening to music in our Oak Garden. Just sit back, relax, and let us do what we do best. Thanks for coming by."

Restaurant:

Home Slice Pizza

"Home Slice Pizza is an independent neighborhood pizza joint serving authentic NY-style pizza—by the pie or by the slice—to nice people like you. We offer our homemade, hand tossed, bona fide pies for either dine in or carry out."

Restaurant:

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

"Comfortable and familiar, relaxed and easygoing, Moonshine greets guests like family. Serving up great cooking with an innovative take on classic American comfort food, Moonshine's menu satisfies even the big city tastes."

Restaurant:

Oasis On Lake Travis

"Beau Theriot, owner of The OASIS, had a goal of opening a small hamburger joint on Lake Travis in the early 1980's. That dream became a reality when the doors at The OASIS first opened in 1982. Located on a cliff 450-feet above Austin's Lake Travis, The OASIS has earned the reputation as Sunset Capital of Texas."

Restaurant:

Shady Grove

"Shady Grove opened its doors to customers in January of 1992. Nestled under the shade of a tall pecan grove just minutes from dowtown, the restaurant fast became an Austin favorite. Styled after the architecture made popular by the State Parks built in th 40's, the restaurant offers homey relaxed dining inside and out. Shady Grove's patio and juke box, as well as its food has been the recipient of many "Best of Austin" Polls. Shady Grove reflects Austin's appreciation of the outdoors and entertainment. Reminiscent of long summer nights at the drive in, the restaurant's Starlight Theater features Hitchcock classics, old westerns, sci-fi flicks and beach movies. These great movie classics never looked better than when seen under the stars on the sweeping patio at Shady Grove, sipping a Shady Thing."

Restaurant:

Taco Shack

"Over 10 years ago, I started my first Taco Shack in Austin after pursuing the dream of having a family owned business since my high school years. Soon, my wife, Yoli, and I had a group of dedicated employees and several new “Shacks” to spread our great Tex-mex taste around Austin! Always, we appreciate your business and stop by if you’re in the neighborhood and say hello to our other family members."

Restaurant:

Threadgill's Restaurant

"Threadgill’s original location (6416 N. Lamar) Perhaps country music lover and bootlegger Kenneth Threadgill had more in mind when he opened his Gulf filling station just north of the Austin city limits in 1933, for the day that Travis County decided to “go wet ” in December of the same year, Kenneth stood in line all night to be the first person to own a liquor license in the county. Soon, the filling station became a favorite spot for traveling musicians since it was open 24 hours for drinking, gambling and jamming. Kenneth would sing songs by his beloved Jimmie Rodgers nightly. Musicians who came to play were paid in beer. Such was the atmosphere at Threadgill’s, it was only when a curfew was enacted in 1942 that its owner had to get a key for the front door, before that it had yet to have been locked."

Restaurant:

Trudy's North Star

"A popular gathering spot for North Austin, Trudy's North Star opened in 1988. It's a big place, great for family dining and happy hour gatherings. Recent additions include an outside patio, a separately ventilated smoking area for diners, and an upstairs bar with over 20 beers on tap and a wide selection of premium liquors. If you want to go ORIGINAL then check out Trudy's Central Location: 409 West 30th Street Austin, TX 78705 512-477-2935"

Restaurant:

Vespaio

"Our idea was simple—combine great food, great people, and a casual atmosphere. Lively and sociable, our comfortable restaurant features a bustling open kitchen, a social bar, and a simple, warm décor. At Vespaio, you'll find authentic antipasti & salads, wood-fired pizzas, pastas from light to robust, extraordinary entrees, and decadent desserts."

Restaurant:

Z'Tejas

"In 1989, the first Z'Tejas was born in an old Victorian house on Austin's historic 6th Street. The menu, largely influenced by the south, signifies the bold robust flavors of Arizona, California, Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas. If you want to go to the ORIGINAL location, then go to: 1110 W. 6th Street Austin, Texas 78703 512.478.5355 By 1993, Z'Tejas was operating two more locations in Scottsdale, Arizona. Today, we have 10 restaurants in the Western United States. Where did we get our name? Well, the origin of the name is a story that varies depending on who's telling the tale. But as Shakespeare said, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.""

Live Music:

Antone's

"Antone’s Nightclub, the first club on 6th street, opened its doors in the summer of 1975 with the great Clifton Chenier. The venue, now located at the corner of 5th and Lavaca Street, was founded by legendary promoter Clifford Antone and has hosted such blues “greats” as Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Pinetop Perkins, James Cotton and countless others. Antone’s has helped launch the careers of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Los Lonely Boys, Ian Moore, and Bob Schneider just to name a few. The stage at Antone’s Nightcub has been graced by everyone from Bono & The Edge of U2, to Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, to Eric Clapton, to Dwight Yoakam to Bruce Willis and Elvis Costello. This legendary venue has won countless awards, including numerous Austin Music Awards, as well as being named Nightclub of the Year by USA Today and the W.C. Handy Awards. In July of 2009, Antone’s Nightclub will celebrate its 34th Anniversary and is undeniably a major reason that Austin, Texas is considered The Live Music Captial of the World. The venue is open to all ages and continues to offer unforgettable live music experiences as well as everlasting and powerful memories for everyone – both music lovers and the musicians themselves."

Live Music:

Broken Spoke

"The Broken Spoke is Texas' most definitive dance hall. It's has a musical history that dates back to Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys. If you're ever in Austin, stop by for some traditional country music by some "real" country musicians."

Live Music:

Continental Club the

"The granddaddy of all local music venues, the Continental Club has enjoyed a coast-to-coast reputation as the premiere club for live music in Austin since 1957."

Live Music:

Elephant Room

"The cool jazz basement since 1991"

Live Music:

Hill's Cafe

"Charlie Goodnight rode bareback from Illinois to Texas when he was nine years of age. He was hunting with the Caddo Indians beyond the frontier at thirteen, launched into the cattle business at twenty, guiding Texas Rangers at twenty-four, blazing cattle trails nearly two thousand miles at forty, and at forty-five dominating nearly twenty million acres of range country in the interest of order. At sixty he was recognized as possibly the greatest scientific breeder of range cattle in the west. At ninety he was an international authority on the range industry. More on Charlie Goodnight can be found throughout the newly opened Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, Texas. The chuckwagon, invented by Charlie Goodnight, was the first restaurant known to the cowboy on the cattle drive. It was from this chuckwagon that the Charlie Goodnight tradition of fine steaks began. Over the years Hill's Cafe has been flooded and has burned, but Hill's continues to tell the story of one of the greatest traditions of Texas. The Goodnight family built a 20-seat coffee shop next to the Goodnight Motel (established 1941) on South Congress, which was then Old U.S. 81 or The Old San Antonio Highway. It was opened with partner Sam "Posey" Hill, hence the name Hill's Cafe. The Goodnight's bought out Mr. Hill in 1957. Through out the years, the cafe complex has grown to accommodate nearly 500 people. After 54 years of serving the public, Boomer Goodnight and the Goodnight family have passed the torch to Austin radio personality and community leader Bob Cole. Bob's passion for South Austin and his commitment to the preservation of it's heritage is a "natural fit" with the Goodnights that insures Hill's Cafe lives up to its reputation. A visit to Hill's Cafe has always been an investment in the true and cultured heritage of Austin, Texas Until you have been to Hill's Cafe, you cannot legitimately consider yourself a true Austinite."

Live Music:

Pete's DUELING PIANO BAR

"Pete's Dueling Piano Bar—Born in Texas and Raised in Texas—is a sing-along, clap-along, drink-along, have-one-helluva-good-time-along bar! From the moment you step into Pete's you will know what separates us from other piano bars you may have seen, "The entertainment". Over the course of 17 years we have come up with a time tested approach to each of our locations, it's all about the entertainers. We don't cut corners when it comes to hiring and keeping the best. Our piano players are family and we ask them to help us grow new talent by training up and comers. That's how we insure that our shows don't become some watered down version of the original. The combination of seasoned veterans and new talent give our show incredible energy and creativity. At Pete's Dueling Piano Bar making sure our show is the best is our main concern."

Live Music:

Stubbs BBQ

"Stubb's Restaurant and Waller Creek Amphitheater"

Attraction:

Texas State Capitol

"The magnificent State Capitol is open to the public and free guided capitol tours are offered daily. The tours take visitors to the Rotunda, legislative chambers and the underground Extension. About the Capitol Visitors Center Located on the southeast corner of the Capitol Grounds (11th & Brazos) and housed in the historic General Land Office Building (built 1856-1857), the Capitol Visitors Center provides an informative and fun orientation to the Capitol Complex. The Visitors Center features interactive exhibits and films about Capitol and Texas history. It is open daily (Monday-Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm and Sunday Noon-5 pm) and admission is FREE."

Attraction:

The Domain

"About The Domain, Austin TX The Domain is a five star shopping center with a great location and exceptional amenities such as high-end restaurants and convenient parking. The Domain features 700,000 square feet of luxury fashion and restaurant space. It caters to Austin's affluent population with the highest-end retailers. The Domain is home to some of the most renowned and upscale stores. The pleasant shopping atmosphere is catered by the beautiful and tranquil landscaping along the streets of The Domain. When you enter The Domain you will step into a tiny community all of its own."

Attraction:

University of Texas

Rehearsal Dinner:

County Line on the Lake

Museum:

LBJ Presidential Library

"The Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) Library and Museum located in Austin, TX is one of the ten presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. The library houses forty million pages of historical documents that include papers from the public career of Lyndon Baines Johnson and from his close associates. The LBJ museum provides year round public viewing of its permanent historical and cultural exhibits. Special activates and exhibits are sponsored privately by the Friends of the LBJ Library and its parent organization, the LBJ Foundation. Admission is free. This Oval Office replica duplicates the actual office at 7/8th scale. The office looks exactly as it did during Johnson's presidency including the desk he used beginning is his Senate days through the White House years. Johnson kept abreast of the news with a teletype machine and three screen television console to watch all three networks simultaneously. A fifty foot long photoengraved mural depicts the national elective offices help by LBJ and the Presidents under whom he served. This work was created by Naomi Savage who selected the photos from the Library's 100,000 item collection, and produced this impressive work in magnesium."

Museum:

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum: IMAX Theatre

"Experience a place dedicated to the history and the spirit of the Lone Star State. Enjoy three floors of interactive exhibits, exciting temporary exhibitions and the special-effects Texas Spirit Theater as you immerse yourself in "The Story of Texas." Discover Stephen F. Austin's diary, Neil Armstrong's space suit and more than 700 other Texas artifacts in the main exhibits of the museum."

Entertainment:

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Village

"You already know that the Alamo Drafthouse is the best movie theater to see your favorite first run movies at, but have you been to one of our Signature Events yet? Recently, we began exporting Quote-Alongs, Sing-Alongs, Girlie Night screenings, Tough Guy Cinema shows and so much more from our home base in Austin out to all of the other Alamo locations. If you haven't been to any of those shows yet, then you haven't really been to the Alamo!"

Entertainment:

Esther's Follies

"What exactly is it that has made the magical world of Esther's Follies so bizarrely unique in musical-comedy theater for more than 25 years? The answer is right before your eyes - before, during, and after the show. The peculiar interaction between stage and street has been a Follies hallmark since the beginning. While the first couple of weekend "shows" swam around a long wooden bar (rumored to have been a witness to the death of Sam Bass in Round Rock) and a rinky-dink upright piano set against the wall, Esther's intense performances and packed audiences soon made it soon apparent that a stage was in order."

Entertainment:

The HighBall

"The best diner this side of 1960, featuring eight lanes of bowling with rental by the hour; seven different themed karaoke rooms; four lanes of skee-ball with ticketed prizes you won’t find anywhere else and a ballroom event space set to host the best dance parties, live music, and karaoke nights that will leave you hoarse for days."

Outside Attraction:

Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge

"The Congress Avenue Bridge spans Town Lake in downtown Austin and is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. The colony is estimated at 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats. Each night from mid-March to November, the bats emerge from under the bridge at dusk to blanket the sky as they head out to forage for food. This event has become one of the most spectacular and unusual tourist attractions in Texas. The most spectacular bat flights are during hot, dry August nights, when multiple columns of bats emerge. There are several points from which to view the event, and an information kiosk is located on the north bank of the river, just east of the bridge."

Outside Attraction:

Barton Springs Pool & Zilker Park

"About Barton Springs Pool Austin, Texas Within Zilker Park's 358 acres, lies one of the crown jewels of Austin, Barton Springs Pool. Three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round. It is also fed by Austin's Barton Creek Greenbelt and eventually flows into Lady Bird Lake. Over the years, Barton Springs Pool has drawn people from all walks of life, from legislators who have concocted state laws there to free-spirited topless sunbathers who turned heads in the seventies. Today, Barton Springs still attracts a diverse crowd of people and is known as the number one swimming spot in Austin, TX."

Outside Attraction:

Mount Bonnell

"About Mount Bonnell - Austin, TX Austin's Mount Bonnell is one of Austin's oldest tourist attractions being documented as far back as 1850. It is the highest point within Austin City Limits at 785 feet, but is actually smaller than Mt. Larson directly across from Mt. Bonnell but located in West Lake Hills. A wonderful place to picnic in the sun, Mt. Bonnell contains views of Lake Austin and the Pennybacker or 360 Bridge as well as wonderful vistas of downtown. The area is a short hike from the road and there is no entrance fee. It's a great place to catch a picnic and enjoy some amazing views! A Romantic Side Note About Mt Bonnell There is a legend that Mt. Bonnell was once called Antoinette's Leap, named after a damsel who leaped to her death to avoid capture from Indians that killed her lover, who fought to his death to defend her. Now generally considered safe, Mt. Bonnell is one of the most romantic locations in Austin. Lovers: keep your heads clear and avoid walking too close to the cliffs! Parents should keep an eye on their children as well."

Outside Attraction:

Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail Head

"About Austin's Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail Winding through trees, bridges and more along the shores of the Colorado River, the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail stretches from the Tom Miller Dam in the West to the Longhorn Dam in the East. The Town Lake trail's 10.1 miles are some of the most popular in all of Austin. It is great whether you like to walk, run or bike! It is hard to believe that you are just seconds from the downtown of a large, vibrant city like Austin while you are enjoying Town Lake and the natural beauty of the outdoors. And this beauty can be enjoyed practically year round because of Austin's mild climate and sunny skies. A host of all athletic levels commingle peacefully along the mostly crushed granite trail. Only 2.5% of the Hike and Bike trail has more than an 8% grade so it is flat enough for beginners but long enough to challenge the most frequent runners. There are many access points and bridges along the trail, including the famous Congress Avenue Bridge with all the Mexican Free-Tailed bats. This allows you to easily vary the lengths of your run and get a change of scenery by trying the other side of Town Lake or starting a different point. Be aware that the trail breaks, connecting via city sidewalks on the South shore of Town Lake on either side of IH 35. Along the trail are several mile markers. The 0 mile marker is located between South 1st Bridge and the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue. And along with these mile markers, there are many Austin attractions along and near the Town Lake trail. Among these are Zilker Park, Capital Cruises Kayaks Rentals and Bat Watching Tours, Austin Rowing Dock, Barton Springs, Auditorium Shores, Austin High School (with tennis courts), Deep Eddy pool, Eilers Park, Downtown YMCA, Fiesta Gardens and Festival Beach. The trail also connects to many other hike and bike trails both North and South of Town Lake."

Outside Attraction:

Wildflower Center

"Lady Bird Johnson, our former first lady, and actress Helen Hayes founded an organization in 1982 to protect and preserve North America's native plants and natural landscapes. First as the National Wildflower Research Center and later as the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, this special place exists to introduce people to the beauty and diversity of wildflowers and other native plants. Every day, the Wildflower Center brings life to Mrs. Johnson's vision in its public gardens, its woodlands and sweeping meadows as well as in internationally influential research. In 2006, the Center became an Organized Research Unit of the University of Texas at Austin."

Outside Attraction:

Zilker Botanical Garden

"About Zilker Botanical Gardens Zilker Botanical Garden is ideally located in the center of Austin, TX. The gardens are on land that is magnificently endowed by nature with handsome trees, natural grottoes, and aquatic habitats that have been integrated into a design of spectacular beauty and tranquility. Featured gardens include a Japanese garden, xeriscape demonstration garden, rose garden, butterfly garden, and herb & fragrance garden. Zilker Botanical Garden remains free and open to the public with 22 acres of garden displays. Visit between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM daily. We also have calendar events that range from special shows to gardening demonstrations."

Reception Venue:

Villa Antonia

"A true one of a kind venue. There's nothing else like it and our guest loved it! But working with them behind the scenes is not fun. You only get married here for the venue/view (some might not feel like jumping through all of the hoops)."

Rehearsal Dinner Venue:

The County Line

"They tried, but they are very unorganized. The waiters did their best, but the event managers need to provide more support."

Hotel:

The Westin at the Domain

"Wonderful accommodations. Get everything in writing because they added charges at the end of our event that were incorrect. You must stay on top of the staff and cc multiple people. We had a contact leave two weeks prior to our wedding and the rest of the staff was not updated on our event."