When Annelies and Ryan Allred began imagining their dream wedding, they pictured it happening in Austin. While the couple hails from San Francisco, Austin has always held a special place in their hearts, and they knew the central location would be the perfect spot to connect friends and family from across the country.
Brazos Hall was the ideal venue—close to the Line Hotel where most guests were staying and right in the heart of Austin’s downtown. And it offered generous space for long tables and dancing, a key part of the celebration. Rentals and lounge seating from Marque Rentals and Birch and Brass created lots of comfortable spots for guests to chat, relax, and mingle.
As guests arrived on the warm summer evening in June, they were greeted with cold Topo Chico and Aperol Spritzes—a colorful drink that was part of the red details throughout, chosen to honor the groom’s nickname Todos Rojas (a play on his last name of Allred).
One of the most stunning parts of the event was an elaborate custom floral chandelier with hundreds of Edison bulbs and blossoms, created by Posey Floral and ILD Lighting to illuminate the dance floor below. After Terra Vista Strings provided the music for the ceremony, Sauce the Band filled the dance floor with a mix of old and new soul, funk and Motown favorites. A photo booth from PhotoHouse Films gave guests an added souvenir and added to the amazing pics taken by professional photographer Sophie Epton.
Dinner from Contigo Catering kicked off with the most indulgent cheese board you’ve ever seen, followed by delicious family-style courses served and shared around the long tables. At the end of the evening, breakfast taquitos from Whataburger and cold brew boosted guests’ energy levels before everyone departed for an after-party at Handle Bar. As the bride and groom rode off in an Austin PediCab to start their year-long honeymoon adventure traveling around the world, we knew this was a wedding we wouldn’t soon forget!
Planning & Production: J.Standard Events // Venue: Brazos Hall // Rentals: Marquee Rentals //Lounge Rentals: Birch and Brass // Catering: Contigo Catering // Florals: Posey Floral // Lighting:ILD Lighting // Strings: Terra Vista Strings // Band: Sauce the Band // Hair & Makeup: RaeCosmetics // Departure: Austin PediCab // Photography: Sophie Epton Photography //Videography & Photobooth: PhotoHouse Films // Weekend Accommodations: The Line Hotel //Wedding Party Transportation: Transportation Consultants// Blog: Maggie Stephens