Our Story
Ariana and Andrew's story began in 2016 when they met at the Taos Clay Studio in new Mexico. Ariana was a Resident Artist, and Andrew was a Carson Hot Shot and studio member living in a shack out back. They became friends, and even went on a few dates before life steered them their separate ways.
As fate would have it, in 2022 Andrew found himself fighting wildfires in central Texas. He kept thinking about Ariana, and so he decided to shoot her a text and see if she was able to meet up.
"Hey! How close is Amarillo to Austin?" he asked. "Oof, about 6 hours or so," Ariana replied.
But he didn't stop there. The next weekend he said, "how about Dallas?" Ariana replied, "still far away...this is a BIG state". Finally, Andrew struck gold when he said,
"How about Waco?"
"I can meet you in Waco. Does this evening work?", she said.
And so, on July 8th, 2022 Ariana and Andrew re-kindled their romance in Waco, Texas. And this time, it was the right time. The entire way home Ariana thought to herself "What took us so long?!"
Ariana and Andrew dated long-distance (Denver/Austin) for about a year. They sent letters/post cards back and forth and would visit each other every 1-2 months. During their visits they enjoyed many fun outings including snowy Colorado hikes, water coloring at Laguna Gloria in Austin, and even romancing in Mexico City. Things were going so well that in August 2023, Andrew decided to take a leap of faith and move down to Austin to give everyday life with Ariana a try.
And it worked. It turned out, everyday life was even better than long-distance life. So, on their second anniversary (July 8th, 2024), Andrew got down on one knee in the kitchen and asked Ariana if she would marry him. And she said yes :)
Our Wedding
The Venue
Rambling Rose Ranch
11104 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX 78736
Transportation
If you plan to use a rideshare app to get to and from the wedding, please book your ride in advance as there may not be rides available otherwise.
The venue is situated approximately 25 minutes from downtown Austin. We recommend renting a vehicle during your visit as public transportation is sparse and rideshares to/from the venue must be booked in advance.
Accommodations
We have grouped our hotel recommendations by location: Austin, Oak Hill, and Dripping Springs. There are many Airbnb and Vrbo options, especially for those travelling with family or in larger groups.
Austin:
Excited to explore the city of Austin? There is so much to enjoy including a vibrant live music scene, fantastic parks/trails, the Colorado River, and many delicious restaurant options. Downtown Austin is a 25 minute drive from Rambling Rose Ranch.
20 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78701•(512) 472-8211
Embassy Suites Hotel on South Congress
300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704•(512) 469-9000
78 East Ave, Austin, TX 78701•(512) 320-5454
78 East Ave, Austin, TX 78701•(512) 320-5454
1220 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704•(512) 441-1157
400 Josephine St, Austin, TX 78704•(512) 682-5300
Oak Hill:
These options are approximately 15 minutes from Rambling Rose Ranch and 15 minutes from downtown Austin. Oak Hill boasts relatively affordable accommodations that are equidistant from the wedding and the sites of the city.
The Hampton Inn Austin/Oak Hill
6401 US-290, Austin, TX 78735•(512) 891-7474
Residence Inn Austin Southwest
6000 US-290, Austin, TX 78735•(512) 892-0577
Dripping Springs:
Eager to get out of the city and enjoy the Texas Hill Country? Only 15 minutes from the wedding venue, Dripping Springs is close to some of our favorite natural sites (Hamilton Pool, Enchanted Rock, Pedernales State Park, and Reimer's Ranch). It is also known for its many breweries, distilleries, and vineyards and the historic "Mercer Street".
100 Hays Country Acres Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620•(512) 607-4040
333 US-290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620•(512) 858-0280
Courtyard Austin Dripping Springs
1002 Rob Shelton Blvd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620•(512) 894-2897
