A Woodbine Mansion Wedding Reception Full of Intentional Details

Kristen and Jarrett chose to celebrate their wedding in a way that felt completely true to them—not in one single day, but in two meaningful chapters! Their celebration began with an intimate ceremony in October at Sekrit Theater and later continued with reception at Woodbine Mansion in January. I always love when couples choose to design their wedding in a way that allows them to really slow down and experience each part of the celebration, and Kristen and Jarrett did this SO beautifully!

P.S. If you’re on the lookout for a Texas wedding photographer to document your wedding day—on digital and film—I’d love to chat!

The Wedding Ceremony Day

The ceremony day morning began getting ready at Commodore Perry Estate, which was such a beautiful and relaxed place to start the day. Everyone slowly got ready, spent time together, and the whole morning just felt calm and joyful. I always love when a wedding day begins like this because it gives couples space to actually enjoy the moment instead of rushing from one thing to the next.

Their ceremony took place at the glass chapel at Sekrit Theater, which is one of the most unique ceremony spaces in Austin. The chapel is surrounded by greenery and filled with natural light, which made the whole ceremony feel really intimate. Kristen and Jarrett were so present with each other the entire time, and you could just feel how meaningful the moment was for them.

The entire ceremony day was captured on Super 8 film, which gave everything such a nostalgic, home-movie kind of feel. After the ceremony, everyone headed to dinner at Juliet Italian Kitchen to keep celebrating together. It felt more like a cozy dinner party than a formal reception, which made it such a fun way to end the evening before their bigger celebration later at Woodbine Mansion.

A close-up of a container filled with assorted matchbooks in green, white, black, and burgundy colors, each displaying various printed designs and text.
The Woodbine Mansion in Round Rock, Tx with large columns, dark shutters, and a green roof, surrounded by manicured bushes and a lawn under a clear sky.
A bride and groom stand on a balcony, smiling and waving. The bride holds a bouquet of red flowers, and both are dressed in formal wedding attire.
A woman in a dress smiles while turning a handle on a small machine; an older man sits beside her, holding a cup.
Three women dressed in black perform as a string trio, playing violins and viola in a sunlit room with a fireplace, large mirror, and lit wall sconces.

A Reception at Woodbine Mansion

A few months later in January, Kristen and Jarrett gathered everyone together again for their reception at Woodbine Mansion. The evening felt relaxed, joyful, and full of celebration as friends and family came together to continue what had started back in October.

Woodbine Mansion is already such a beautiful space, but Kristen and Jarrett filled the evening with thoughtful details that made it feel even more personal. Kristen carried the most beautiful floral purse created by House of Honor, and it was one of those pieces that instantly caught everyone’s attention. Guests were greeted with custom matchboxes at the bar and a vintage sticker machine that quickly became a guest favorite (I swear every time I turned around someone new was making a sticker!). During cocktail hour, a live string quartet played while guests grabbed drinks, explored the mansion, and of course made plenty of stickers at the vintage sticker machine.

A black bar with assorted liquor bottles, a vase of red flowers, and a white cloth menu labeled “the bar” draped over the counter at Woodbine Mansion
A maroon seating chart with white text is displayed on a white arched wall, with an arrangement of pink and red flowers at the base at Woodbine Mansion
A wooden table set with white plates, glassware, green napkins, and floral centerpieces, surrounded by black chairs in an outdoor, tented setting at Woodbine Mansion
A bride and groom sit across from each other at a small table in a sunlit room, with bridal flowers on the floor and food on the table.
A bride in a white gown holds a bottle while standing next to a groom in a suit near a champagne tower, both smiling and gesturing joyfully.
A bride and groom dance together at their wedding reception, smiling and holding each other in a warmly lit venue.
A woman in a white dress holding a bouquet walks beside a man in a suit through a white gate at night.

Celebrating the Night

The rest of the evening unfolded so naturally. The vintage rentals, the hand-painted cake plate, and all the little details throughout the room made the reception feel thoughtful and curated without ever feeling overdone. One of my favorite moments of the night happened when Kristen and Jarrett stepped away for a quiet moment together in the upstairs sunroom before heading back down to the dance floor. I always tell couples to take little pauses like that throughout their wedding day, because those moments together often end up meaning the most.

A woman in a strapless white dress stands outdoors, smiling and holding a camera to her face, with trees and grass in the background.
A man in a dark suit and tie stands outdoors on grass, holding a camera in his hands with trees and a fence in the background.
A bride in a white dress and a groom in a black suit stand together outside, holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers.
A groom in a black suit kisses a smiling bride in a white dress holding a bouquet of pink flowers outdoors in front of the woodbine mansion
A bride in a white dress holding a cascading bouquet of red and pink flowers stands beside a person in a dark suit on grass.

Planning Your Own Woodbine Mansion Wedding?

Kristen and Jarrett’s celebration was the sweetest reminder that your wedding day truly can look however you want it to. Choosing locations that feel meaningful and celebrating in a way that reflects your personalities makes the entire experience feel more joyful and relaxed!

If you’re dreaming about your own Woodbine Mansion wedding or planning a wedding anywhere in Texas, I would absolutely love to document it for you (on digital and film)!

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Getting Ready Location: Commodore Perry Estate
Ceremony Venue: Sekrit Theater
Ceremony Dinner: Juliet Italian Kitchen

Florals: House of Honor
Dress: Brick House Bridal

Reception Planner: Plan On It Events and Design
Reception Venue: Woodbine Mansion
Catering: Vestals Catering
Rentals: Bee Lavish Vintage
DJ: Byrne Rock DJ
Custom Stickers: Austin Wedding Stickers
String Quartet: Sienna String Quartet

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A decorative wedding arch draped with white fabric and adorned with green and burgundy floral arrangements on a brick porch in front of white columns at Woodbine Mansion
A place setting with a white plate, menu, cutlery, two glasses of water, a green napkin, floral centerpiece, and a table number card reading “2” on a wooden table at Woodbine Mansion
A black bar with a flower arrangement, a drink menu, and bottles of liquor displayed on shelves behind it, set indoors with large windows in the background at Woodbine Mansion
A clear tent set up for an event with tables, chairs, and a bar inside, in front of a large white house with visible greenery outside.
A woman in a wedding dress stands as another woman helps adjust the back of her dress in a well-lit room, seen through a partially open door at Woodbine Mansion
A white strapless wedding dress is displayed on a dress form in front of a large ornate mirror in a softly lit room.
A man in a suit stands indoors near a fireplace and a large mirror, adjusting his jacket. The image is in black and white.
A woman in a white dress sits on a sofa in a vintage room, adjusting her shoe. Sunlight streams through a window, casting shadows across the floor and wall.
A pair of sandals, a plate with text, a folded napkin, and a small purse are arranged on a sunlit surface.
A man in a black suit and a woman in a white wedding dress stand side by side outdoors in front of the woodbine mansion
A person in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of pink and purple flowers stands next to another person in dark formal attire on brick steps.
A man in a black suit and a woman in a white wedding dress stand side by side outdoors in front of the woodbine mansion
A man in a black suit and a woman in a white wedding dress stand side by side outdoors in front of the woodbine mansion
A man in a black suit and a woman in a white wedding dress stand side by side outdoors in front of the woodbine mansion
A man in a suit speaks into a microphone next to a woman in a white wedding dress standing behind a table with a "Just Married" sign and floral arrangements.
A bride and groom enter a reception area, holding hands and smiling, as guests seated at tables watch them.
A man in a suit speaks into a microphone next to a woman in a white wedding dress standing behind a table with a "Just Married" sign and floral arrangements.
A bride in a white gown holds a bottle while standing next to a groom in a suit near a champagne tower, both smiling and gesturing joyfully.
A bride in a white gown holds a bottle while standing next to a groom in a suit near a champagne tower, both smiling and gesturing joyfully.
A woman in a white dress and sunglasses walks hand-in-hand with a man in a suit, both smiling, at an indoor event with string lights overhead at Woodbine Mansion
A group of people dressed in formal attire dance and raise their hands at a nighttime indoor event with string lights overhead.
A woman in a white dress and sunglasses walks hand-in-hand with a man in a suit, both smiling, at an indoor event with string lights overhead at Woodbine Mansion
A couple in formal attire stands together cutting a white, three-tiered cake on a table in a room with white walls and large windows at Woodbine Mansion
A couple in formal attire stands together cutting a white, three-tiered cake on a table in a room with white walls and large windows at Woodbine Mansion
A partially eaten, two-tiered white cake with intricate frosting sits on a stand behind a plate with cake remnants and two forks.
A man in a suit and a woman in a white dress dance together at an indoor event. The man raises one arm while holding a drink in the other. Other people are visible in the background.
A man in a suit and a woman in a white dress dance together at an indoor event. The man raises one arm while holding a drink in the other. Other people are visible in the background.
A couple in formal attire walks down steps outside a building while guests on either side cheer and wave streamers.
A woman in a white dress holding a bouquet walks beside a man in a suit through a white gate at night.
A woman in a white dress holding a bouquet walks beside a man in a suit through a white gate at night.