Set in the heart of Austin, Patricia and Andrew’s February wedding was a breathtaking blend of tradition, family, and timeless style. The couple exchanged vows in the awe-inspiring Saint Mary’s Cathedral before celebrating with an elegant reception at The Allan House — a historic venue surrounded by oak trees and sparkling lights.
Every detail reflected a refined, classic aesthetic: Patricia’s satin gown, the soft white florals, and the candlelit reception that followed. Yet, amidst the sophistication, the couple made sure to infuse their day with moments of pure joy — from their playful first look and personal vows to a reception dance floor filled with laughter, cowboy hats, and lively celebration.
As the evening unfolded, guests were treated to the couple’s genuine warmth and energy — a love story that began in high school and stood the test of distance, time, and growth. Their wedding day felt like the culmination of that journey: meaningful, full of heart, and surrounded by those who helped shape their story.
“It truly was a family affair — every moment surrounded by the people who helped make us who we are.”
How did you two meet? What were your first impressions of one another?
We met our freshman year of high school in English class. We naturally gravitated towards each other in class to work on projects or worksheets together. We started a friendship that lasted the next 2 years of high school, though we went our separate ways for a bit. We rekindled our relationship junior year of high school and began dating that winter as our friendship turned into more!
Describe a hurdle you had to overcome in your relationship or during your wedding planning.
We spent two years of our relationship doing long distance. Six years into our relationship, after living in the same place for high school in Houston and college in Austin, we had to go our separate ways as we began our careers. Andrew moved to Seattle, Washington for grad school, and I started work in a rotational program that moved me every 8 months (Houston, TX, Hoboken, NJ, Austin, TX). Funnily enough, we never doubted that we would get through it and were excited that both of us were following our aspirations and goals. We spent those two years establishing ourselves in new places while always prioritizing each other and our relationship. Our monthly visits turned into mini-vacations as we got to show each other the very different, but equally fascinating cities that we lived in. Once Andrew graduated from grad school, he made his way back to Texas and we began our lives together in Austin!
Any special ways you incorporated your family or family history into your wedding day?
We wanted to include our families as much as possible during our wedding day, especially during our ceremony. We had two of our cousins greet our guests as they came into the church, two others hand out programs, and two others usher the guests to their seats. Our siblings were all a part of our wedding parties, and we had their kids — our eight nieces and nephews — be our flower girls and ring bearers. Lastly, we had our aunts and uncles walk down our grandmas, read during the mass, and even bring up the gifts to prepare for communion. We were so thankful to have so many of our family members be part of our special day — it truly was a family affair!
What part of your wedding day was/is most important to you?
The most important part of our wedding day was reading our personal vows to each other at our first look. It was very important to us both to privately profess our love and vows to each other away from the craziness of the day. It was such a special, quiet moment with each other that we both agreed was our favorite part of the day.
If you had one piece of advice for other couples, what would it be?
The most important piece of advice we ever got is that love is a choice. All throughout our nine-year dating relationship, we always chose to love each other and prioritize our relationship. This truly made it easier for us to be able to get through disagreements or discussions as we always knew that at the end of the day, we would choose to love each other above all.
This wedding is part of The White Wren’s Volume 7 print edition, a celebration of love stories told with heart, artistry, and grace. You can see more from this volume here or purchase your copy here.
Ceremony / Saint Mary’s Cathedral / @saintmarycathedral
Reception / The Allan House / @theallanhouse
Photography / Sophie Rose Photo / @sophierosephoto_
Videography / Reverent Films / @reverentweddingfilms
Coordination / Day of Lily Events / @dayoflily_alyssa with @dayoflilyevents
Florals / Stems Floral Design / @stemsofatx
Catering / Soho Catering / @sohocateringandconsulting
Cake / Cakes by Vivi / @cakesby_vivi
Music / Royal Dukes Band / @royaldukesband
Beauty / Lola Beauty / @lolabeautyatx
Dance Floor / Mike’s Dance Floor Rentals / @mikesdancefloorrentals
Lighting / Ilios Productions / @ilios_productions
Stationery / Campbell Paper Co / @campbellpaperco
Transportation / Austin Trolley / @austintrolley
Getaway Car / Metrocycle Pedicabs / @metrocyclepedicabs
Publisher at The White Wren and Bajan Wed, Award Winning Photography + Videographer at Live View Studios, Dad, 80s music lover, crunchy health advocate
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