Why We Love It: Couples flock to Austin for its live music scene and downtown nightlife. It offers endless entertainment options for a wedding weekend away. "The culture is a mix of hipsters, indie rockers, creatives, tech moguls, politicians, oil barons, and cowboys alike. Austin is all about relaxed fun, and I think that the ideal wedding would embrace that," says Jenny DeMarco from Jenny DeMarco Photography. Since it's located in the middle of the country, it's a great meeting spot for bicoastal families. With 300 days of sunshine a year, newlyweds often take advantage of the stunning hill country scenery and outdoor activities, such as paddleboarding on Town Lake.
Where to Get Hitched: "Brazos Hall is in a prime location of downtown Austin. Its exposed brick and weathered wood floors have the feeling of a Texas honky-tonk in the middle of the city," DeMarco says. Cocktail hour takes place on the rooftop terrace overlooking the skyline. Dinner is hosted in the street-level ballroom, where you can treat your guests to an evening of live music and lots of dancing.
