Hill Country Semi-Formal. Long semi-formal dresses for the ladies (bright spring colors encouraged!), suits or blazers for the gentlemen. Texas family and friends: "Western Formal" — including starched jeans and boots — is a great choice. Chicago friends: standard suits are perfect, no Western wear required (unless you've been waiting for an excuse).
If there wasn't an open bar, the bride and groom wouldn't show up either. So yes — come drink with us!
To give all of our guests a night of relaxation and revelry, we've chosen for our wedding day to be an adults-only occasion. As much as we love the little ones, we want all parents to join us for late-night fun without the worry of bedtime.
Our ceremony ends at 3:00 PM and cocktail hour at the ranch begins at 4:30 PM. Since St. Mary's is in the heart of downtown, we recommend exploring Main Street — grab a glass of wine at a local tasting room or browse the boutiques before heading out to the ranch.
St. Mary's and La Bonne Vie Ranch are about a 15-minute drive apart, with plenty of parking at both. Since rideshare in Fredericksburg can be limited, we recommend renting a car for the weekend or arranging a local car service in advance — it gives you the most flexibility to explore the Hill Country on your own schedule. Carpooling with other guests is always a great option too!
We've reserved hotel blocks at the Hampton Inn & Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites in Fredericksburg — full details on the Travel page. Plenty of Airbnbs and rentals available too if you're coming in with a group. Book early — April is peak bluebonnet season!
Hill Country spring is unpredictable in the best way — think mid 70s and sunny with a chance of a breezy 60° evening. We recommend layers and a wrap for cooler moments under the pavilion.
Your presence is the only gift we truly need — but if you'd like to celebrate us with something more, our registry lives on the Registry tab above.
Our dinner will be a formal plated service with entrée choices. Vegetarian options will be available, and our chef can accommodate most allergies and dietary needs (vegan, gluten-free, etc.) with advance notice. Please let us know when you submit your RSVP.
The celebration at the ranch wraps up at 10:00 PM — but keep your ears open for after-party details ;)
Due to venue capacity, we are only able to accommodate the guests formally listed on your wedding invitation. We appreciate your understanding!