{"id":835710,"date":"2025-05-09T01:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T06:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=835710"},"modified":"2025-05-08T05:29:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T10:29:19","slug":"austin-black-tie-wedding-spicy-margarita-brought-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/austin-black-tie-wedding-spicy-margarita-brought-life\/","title":{"rendered":"This Austin Black Tie Wedding Was a Spicy Margarita Brought to Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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How do you turn a love story built during emergency room shifts into an unforgettable <\/span>destination wedding<\/span><\/a>? For Alexa and Kole, the answer was simple: transport everyone to a “Cabo Discoteca” right in the heart of Texas. Their <\/span>Prospect House<\/span><\/a> wedding mixed <\/span>black-tie<\/span><\/a> style with tropical plants, desert touches, disco balls, and nonstop good vibes—a reflection of their friendship-turned-forever-love.<\/span><\/p>\n

What We Love About This Austin Black Tie Wedding:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The couple’s <\/span>inspiration<\/span><\/a>: margaritas (the drink that started it all)<\/span><\/li>\n
Booking their <\/span>dream venue<\/span><\/a> even before getting officially engaged<\/span><\/li>\n
Their sentimental <\/span>wine box ceremony<\/span><\/a> with a bottle from a special memory in France<\/span><\/li>\n
Fun extras like a live cigar roller, espresso bar, and quirky medical puns woven throughout<\/span><\/li>\n
A surprise <\/span>drag queen performance<\/span><\/a> that set the party energy through the roof<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alexa and Kole were friends for years before their relationship turned romantic. Working side-by-side in emergency medicine during a pandemic brought challenges, but also comfort and a deep bond. Spontaneous day trips to Nantucket, random Thursday dinners, and post-overnight beach outings built their friendship into something more. At a costume party, where Kole dressed as an astronaut and spicy margaritas flowed, Alexa made the first move. They’ve been inseparable since. “We both sort of realized this was a forever thing fairly quickly. It felt like a deep love from the beginning, a best-friendship.”<\/span><\/p>\n
They envisioned a “Cabo Discoteca” for their Austin black tie wedding—a Mexican disco party with a modern Texas and Marfa twist. The <\/span>color palette<\/span><\/a> stayed clean and modern. Black and white with unexpected pops of tropical greens, desert plants, and citrus. Prospect House, with its modern architecture and indoor-outdoor spaces, was the perfect backdrop. So much so that they booked it even before getting engaged!<\/span><\/p>\n
Because 95% of their guests were traveling in, they quickly realized they needed a <\/span>planner<\/span><\/a>. After spotting Victoria of <\/span>Amuse Event Co<\/span><\/a>. on <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a>, they knew she was the one. “She helped us narrow our <\/span>vision<\/span><\/a> and source the perfect <\/span>vendors<\/span><\/a>.” When Hannah joined the team, everything just clicked.<\/span><\/p>\n
Photography was a no-brainer. <\/span>Ashlee Huff’s<\/span><\/a> editorial, Vogue-style caught their eye. By a stroke of luck, Ashlee moved from NYC to Austin during planning. Videographer <\/span>Wes Rait’s<\/span><\/a> cinematic storytelling style fit perfectly too.<\/span><\/p>\n
Out West ATX<\/span><\/a>—a husband and wife DJ duo—brought unbelievable energy. Guests loved them so much, many left the night with their contact info. <\/span>Forsythia Florals’<\/span><\/a> tropical, desert-inspired blooms transformed the venue into the perfect Marfa-meets-Mexico dream.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Setting the Tone With Pre-Wedding Events<\/span><\/h2>\n
The couple kicked off the <\/span>weekend<\/span><\/a> with a <\/span>welcome party<\/span><\/a> at <\/span>Central Machine Works<\/span><\/a>—a repurposed airplane hangar turned beer and craft cocktail bar. Guests were encouraged to pop across the street first for frozen margaritas at <\/span>De Nada Cantina<\/span><\/a>. Their intimate rehearsal dinner at <\/span>Aba<\/span><\/a> on South Congress featured a Greek mezze-style feast.<\/span><\/p>\n
All guests stayed at <\/span>The Line<\/span><\/a> in downtown Austin, where they were greeted with custom Texas-themed <\/span>tote bags<\/span><\/a> filled with Alexa and Kole’s favorite candies, local treats, post-party survival kits, and handwritten notes.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Their Take on Modern Wedding Attire<\/span><\/h2>\n
Alexa worked with Bre Budryk of <\/span>Bremelia Bridal<\/span><\/a> on two custom looks: a sleek <\/span>ceremony gown<\/span><\/a> with clean lines, a high slit, and pearl detailing, plus a pearl-detailed <\/span>mini dress<\/span><\/a> for the reception. She paired both with <\/span>Jimmy Choo pearl heels<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
Her bridesmaids wore <\/span>black tulle dresses<\/span><\/a> with plunging necklines and tie-backs, choosing their own hairstyles and makeup to feel their best.<\/span><\/p>\n
Kole wore a <\/span>custom black tux<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Suit Supply<\/span><\/a> with <\/span>velvet Del Toro loafers<\/span><\/a>. His groomsmen wore their <\/span>own custom tuxes<\/span><\/a>, and his groomswoman stunned in a shirtless tux and Louboutins.<\/span><\/p>\n
Leading up to the day, both Alexa and Kole followed a consistent regimen of medical-grade <\/span>skincare<\/span><\/a>, hydrafacials, and laser treatments. A plan Alexa designed herself as an aesthetic nurse practitioner!<\/span><\/p>\n
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A First Look Full of Nerves and Surprises<\/span><\/h2>\n
Though they debated it, Alexa and Kole ultimately chose a <\/span>first look<\/span><\/a> to maximize <\/span>cocktail hour<\/span><\/a> time. “Kole was composed,” Alexa said, “while I danced and twirled around him.” Immediately after, they exchanged gifts. Only to realize they had bought each other the exact same one: custom prints of matchboxes from meaningful dates.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Making the Ceremony Deeply Personal<\/span><\/h2>\n
Their <\/span>ceremony<\/span><\/a> included a <\/span>wine box ritual<\/span><\/a>, sealing a bottle of 2012 Dom Perignon. A nod to a memorable trip to the Moet Champagne house in France to open on their first anniversary.<\/span><\/p>\n
Kole’s <\/span>vows<\/span><\/a> stole the show: “If your love was a drug, it’d be ketamine.” “I diagnose you as my wife, my partner in crime, my forever co-pilot. And I’m sorry to say, it’s terminal.”<\/span><\/p>\n
Their <\/span>officiant<\/span><\/a> Dermot, a friend and fellow emergency medicine provider, beautifully wove their story into the ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n
After saying “I do,” the couple grabbed margaritas and shared a private moment to decompress and soak it all in.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Bringing Their Cabo Discoteca Vision to Life at Their Austin Black Tie Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n
From the start, Alexa and Kole stayed aligned: <\/span>photography<\/span><\/a>, a top-notch party, amazing food, and a nonstop <\/span>dance floor<\/span><\/a> were non-negotiable. They made sure even the quieter moments stayed vibrant, with extras like a <\/span>photo booth<\/span><\/a>, a “Caffeine Bolus” espresso bar, and a live cigar roller.<\/span><\/p>\n
They kicked off the <\/span>reception<\/span><\/a> with a champagne tower surrounded by their wedding party. During formal photos, the Out West dj played <\/span>“Stick Season” by Noah Kahan<\/span><\/a>, sparking a spontaneous group sing-along.<\/span><\/p>\n
Prospect House became a personalized “Cabo Discoteca,” thanks to a <\/span>custom neon sign<\/span><\/a>, lush bud vase wall, medical-themed <\/span>signage<\/span><\/a>, and a wall of 50+ disco balls reflecting off the dance floor.<\/span><\/p>\n
Mirror decals in the bathrooms flashed affirmations like “Pookie, your outfit is fire.” Medical jokes like “Rapid Sequence Inebriation” for the bar signage and “Caffeine Bolus” for the espresso bar brought smiles to everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n
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When the Reception Becomes a Show<\/span><\/h2>\n
One of the night’s biggest highlights? A surprise drag queen performance of Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” and Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club.”<\/span><\/p>\n
Alexa’s sisters delivered a heartfelt custom song, while Kole’s friends gave a hilarious group <\/span>toast<\/span><\/a>—complete with shirtless tux jackets to match the groomswoman.<\/span><\/p>\n
Later, they honored Alexa’s Portuguese heritage with traditional folk music, turning the dance floor into a full-on Portuguese folk dance.<\/span><\/p>\n
Rather than sticking to a traditional <\/span>father-daughter dance<\/span><\/a>, they chose a “parents dance,” celebrating each parent individually.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Rolling With the Unexpected at Their Austin Black Tie Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n
Despite a perfectly planned timeline, the night ran behind schedule. But thanks to their team, everything still flowed seamlessly. Their only regret? Not booking an extra hour at the venue!<\/span><\/p>\n
If Alexa and Kole could give just a few pieces of <\/span>advice<\/span><\/a> to future couples planning an Austin black tie wedding, it would be:<\/span><\/p>\n
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Hire a full-service planner early<\/span><\/li>\n
Start planning ahead of time<\/span><\/li>\n
Choose vendors whose energy matches yours<\/span><\/li>\n
Focus on creating a day that’s unapologetically you<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Their spicy, sweet, and joy-filled Prospect House wedding proved one thing above all else: the best celebrations feel like a reflection of who you really are.<\/span><\/p>\n
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The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
Photography – Ashlee Huff<\/a>
\nEvent Planning – Amuse Event Co.<\/a>
\nVenue – Prospect House<\/a>
\nFloral Design – Forsythia Florals<\/a>
\nCatering – Peached Tortilla Catering<\/a>
\nCake – Sweet Treats Bakery<\/a>
\nOfficiant – Dermot Lahey
\nDJ – Out West ATX<\/a>
\nVideography – Wes Raitt<\/a>
\nInvitation Design – Truly Engaging<\/a>
\nMakeup Artist – Joseph Mata<\/a>
\nHair Styling – Kaitlin at Lola Beauty ATX<\/a>
\nWedding Dress – Bremelia Bridal<\/a>
\nBridal Accessories – Jimmy Choo<\/a>
\nBridesmaids’ Apparel – Lulu’s<\/a>
\nGroom’s Apparel – Suit Supply<\/a>
\nGroom’s Accessories – Del Toro<\/a>
\nRings – Ring Concierge<\/a> + Holden Rings<\/a>
\nRentals – Loot Rentals<\/a> + Premier Events<\/a>
\nTransportation – Transportation Consultants<\/a>
\nSignage- 26Pressed<\/a>
\nCigar Roller – Cigar Bella<\/a>
\nLate Nite Snack – Whataburger<\/a>
\nEspresso Cart – Luna Espresso<\/a>
\nDisco Ball Installation – Pop & Drop ATX<\/a>
\nDrag Show – Extragrams<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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