{"id":630255,"date":"2017-06-08T07:00:24","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=630255"},"modified":"2017-07-14T09:15:15","modified_gmt":"2017-07-14T14:15:15","slug":"diy-texas-hill-country-wedding-at-memory-lane-event-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/diy-texas-hill-country-wedding-at-memory-lane-event-center\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Texas Hill Country Wedding at Memory Lane Event Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630288\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/00\/a1\/00a1d947bd1d2e23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"><\/p>\n<p>In true Texas Hill Country fashion, Lauren and Chris&rsquo;s wedding included bourbon shots, cowboy hats, and tons of eclectic details! The couple&rsquo;s wedding at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.memorylaneweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Memory Lane Event Center<\/a>&nbsp;began with a super sweet first look, then was followed by a fun ceremony where they took unity bourbon shots under a gorgeous wooden arbor. Lauren and Chris&rsquo;s reception was full of quirky, rustic details like a guitar case card box, an alternative guest book with retro postcards, and a simply gorgeous dessert table that the bride&rsquo;s mom baked&nbsp;most of the treats for. We can&rsquo;t get enough of the portraits that <a href=\"http:\/\/youaremytrue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You Are My True<\/a>&nbsp;captured of the couple in a grassy field after the ceremony!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lauren and Chris<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.memorylaneweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Memory Lane Event Center<\/a>, Dripping Springs, Texas<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630260\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5d\/21\/5d2162d0e9b60114.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630261\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/91\/d5\/91d5403d3e2a5d46.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"><\/p>\n<h2>SHOP THIS LOOK:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"2695526\">\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\r\n                    !function(d,s,id){\r\n                        var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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Everyone seemed to love the uniqueness of it and it definitely helped to ease the nerves!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630278\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/52\/e8\/52e81267e1cdc1e0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630279\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5a\/90\/5a9052809e124955.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630280\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/19\/f5\/19f53f81d97f5ef7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630285\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/04\/19\/0419ca943083a021.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630282\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/50\/ae\/50ae68050cae3c5f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630281\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/95\/96\/95966ef64b4336f1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>There was a sliver of time between taking pictures and going into the reception where we were able to just sit, have a drink and breathe together. It was a quiet moment and I think that&rsquo;s where it finally sank in that we were actually married!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630287\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/51\/33\/51336de046a3d519.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630289\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f7\/25\/f725099e93d65040.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>Don&rsquo;t be afraid to ask for help! When we started planning our wedding I literally thought I could do it all by myself, no problem. But that quickly faded and it really helped to have people you can trust in your corner. Plus, it&rsquo;s just more fun that way!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630290\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/60\/37\/603753ce01f66da8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630291\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b6\/21\/b6212e0472a16b98.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630292\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2e\/12\/2e12ffa6969d9992.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630295\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ce\/2b\/ce2bc1541aac3922.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630297\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/36\/d1\/36d118a98092d60b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630312\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/45\/fe\/45fe4881a0a92f63.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630305\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/64\/a1\/64a19569a8e21dda.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630306\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4f\/36\/4f36db374fc07829.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630307\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/de\/a4\/dea471ce01376fe1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span class=\"il\">Chris<\/span> designed all of the signage for our reception along with our whole invitation suite. My mother and I also sourced all kinds of vintage glassware that she later turned into a million candles for the reception. On top of that she also made most of the cakes\/treats on the dessert bar! The lady was a total rockstar.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630317\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a3\/94\/a3942f509a17bdba.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"1211\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630309\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fa\/e3\/fae3baa9b69d9191.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630310\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8d\/24\/8d24e5b8b172ef58.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>Processional &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9Gu-aRaXeJg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I Wouldn&rsquo;t Be Me Without You by Rodney Crowell<\/a><\/em><br>\n<em>Recessional &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=22wOZkeH-nk\">Disappear by Parker Millsap<\/a><\/em><br>\n<em>First Dance &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wm3lePiKfA8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Above &amp; Beyond by Rodney Crowell<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630311\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/29\/c1\/29c1b271bda714de.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630313\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e2\/ba\/e2ba93246a35c346.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630314\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/72\/e8\/72e84c7310588594.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630315\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/76\/ca\/76ca0b3c77ac4a67.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photography &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/youaremytrue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You Are My True<\/a><br>\nVenue &amp; DJ &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.memorylaneweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Memory Lane Event Center<\/a><br>\nFloral Design &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/wildbunchesfloral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wild Bunches Floral<\/a><br>\nCatering &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/pokejos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PoK-e-Jo&rsquo;s<\/a><br>\nMakeup &amp; Hair Artist &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/luciemarie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucie Marie<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.daughtersofsimone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daughters of Simone<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondsummerbride.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Second Summer Bride<\/a><br>\nGroom&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dillards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dillard&rsquo;s<\/a><br>\nRentals &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whimhospitality.com\/rentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whim Hospitality<\/a><br>\nFavors &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/PicturePerfectPapier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Picture Perfect Papier<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to Lauren and Chris, and a big thanks to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/youaremytrue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You Are My True<\/a>&nbsp;for sharing their gorgeous day with us. Want more Texas Hill Country wedding inspiration? Take a look at <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/charming-texas-hill-country-wedding-at-gruene-estates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this charming Texas Hill Country wedding at Gruene Estates!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xoxo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.junebugweddings.com\/blog\/xoxo\/xo-gabby.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"97\" height=\"47\"><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In true Texas Hill Country fashion, Lauren and Chris&rsquo;s wedding included bourbon shots, cowboy hats, and tons of eclectic details! The couple&rsquo;s wedding at&nbsp;Memory Lane Event Center&nbsp;began with a super sweet first look, then was followed by a fun ceremony where they took unity bourbon shots under a gorgeous wooden arbor. Lauren and Chris&rsquo;s reception was full of quirky, rustic details like a guitar case card box, an alternative guest book with retro postcards, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"kia_subtitle":"","footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"","_twitter_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type":"","_pinterest_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[1191,1380,1466,1081,1005,1086,1088,1266,1189],"tags":[1120,1115,1099,1113],"class_list":["post-630255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-austin-wedding-texas-wedding","category-countryside-wedding","category-diy-wedding","category-intimate-wedding","category-real-weddings","category-retro-wedding","category-rustic-wedding","category-southern-wedding","category-texas-wedding","tag-brown","tag-champagne","tag-sage-green","tag-white"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630255","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=630255"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630255\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=630255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=630255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=630255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}