9:30 am - 12:30 pm
This is an informal event and at an Austin staple-- dress how you like!
This is entirely INFORMAL event for our out of town family and friends who would like another opportunity to see us, prior to the day of the wedding. Banger's in a fun outdoor restaurant and bar in the historic Rainey Street District, just off I-35 east of Downtown Austin. We will NOT be reserving a space at the venue, therefore expect to wait in line to be seated. We also recommend taking a Uber as parking in the area can be tricky. The venue opens at 10 AM and Sunday Brunch is very popular-- especially with the cooler weather in the fall, so we recommend getting there early. Please RSVP by October 28th.
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This event is, as Todd has coined it, “spooky formal". We encourage you to wear your best Halloween costume (even at the ceremony), but it isn't a requirement by any means. Please be mindful that unlike a traditional wedding, Alex will not be wearing white, but rather red.
The entire evening will be taking place at The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge-- just a quarter mile from our home in South Austin! We have a Hotel Block at Staybridge Suites Austin South for our out of town guests, just 7.5 miles away from the venue and 8 miles from the airport. The ceremony will be beginning promptly at 5:00 PM, followed by an open bar cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. We will be serving legendary Kreuz Market BBQ from the BBQ capital of Texas-- Lockhart, with Vegan options. Please be aware that the ceremony will be outdoor and stiletto heels are not recommended. Children are welcomed, though we do suggest treating this as a date night so that the kiddos don't miss out on trick or treating! Note on mapping to the venue: There is a front and back entrance to the venue, which sits on 53 acres in South Austin. The entrance you want to go to is turning off of MENchaca Road onto Chappell Lane, NOT Old Manchaca Road off of FM 1626. The best way to ensure you are mapped to the right entrance, especially coming from outside the 78748 zip code, is to map yourself to Valentina BBQ and then mapping to the venue. You WILL cross the railroad tracks and there is NOT a formal safety “arm” when a train is coming through so BE CAREFUL!