Things to Know
Travel
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Driving in? Map to "The Retreat at Balcones Springs". Plenty of complimentary parking is available on site. Flying in? The Retreat is about an hour drive from the Austin airport. We have complimentary shuttles on Friday and Sunday to and from the airport: Friday airport pickup times: 12pm and 4pm Sunday airport dropoff time: by 1:30pm Please indicate any details about your flight times/travel plans at the end of your RSVP form. We want to make sure everyone is taken care of. The shuttle times can be modified, so we will do what accommodates the majority of the crowd. We will also have plenty of people driving in and out of town, and can work with you to make sure you have a ride back to the airport. Feel free to text us with any anticipated difficulties.
Attire
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Welcome Dinner (semi formal): be comfortable. Isabelle will wear cowboy boots. Nick most definitely will not. Bolo ties welcome. The dinner is outdoors and will require a 5-10 minute walk or a short drive on a gravel pathway from your cabin. Wedding (garden formal): think bold colors, florals, elevated maxi dresses or caftans, suits, and weather-appropriate wear - the average temperature in Marble Falls in early May peaks in the 80s (we will update this weather forecast closer to the date). Our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception are all situated next to each other on neighboring lawn spaces. Block heels or wedges will be best for those wearing heels.
Food & Drink
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Your cabin booking includes all your meals for the weekend, from Friday's Welcome Dinner through Sunday brunch. Most meals are buffet style (except the reception), with customizable options to your liking. All food is prepared by the chef on site. If you have specific food allergies, please list them on your RSVP so we make sure to accommodate. The venue will also ask this information of you at time of booking. Water is also provided, and there are fill stations on site.
The Extras
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Swimsuits! Athletic wear! A water bottle. Sunglasses. We will provide sunscreen and towels.