Arrival and Departure
Plan to fly into Austin-Bergstrom Airport Friday morning or afternoon; Hotel check in begins at 4pm and check-out is 12pm. Events will begin around 5:30pm on Friday. There are no events planned on Sunday.
The Venue
All events on Saturday will take place at The Carpenter Hotel in Austin, Texas. The welcome dinner will be held at Amala Sanctuary, a quick 5 minute drive away.
Getting around
Austin is very rideshare-friendly, so wait times are typically short. If you're renting a car, let us know and we will arrange a parking spot.
Update: 8/2/2026
Hey there! Our room block has expired. If you'd still like to book a room at the hotel, please let the bride or groom know. We'll do our best to see if we can add more rooms to the block, but unfortunately we can't guarantee availability.
Things to do
Swim at Barton Springs
Iconic Austin spring-fed pool (it's cold!)
Kayak or paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake
Classic Austin activity
Visit Umlauf Sculpture Garden
Peaceful outdoor art spot
Explore Zilker Botanical Garden
Lush garden paths and city views
Rent bikes and ride the Lady Bird Lake Trail
Great way to explore the city
Walk and shop on South Congress
Explore shops, art, and music.
Explore East Austin
The "hippest" part of Austin
Visit the Blanton Museum of Art
Austin's Art Museum, located downtown
Visit the Cathedral of Junk
Weirdo old-Austin art structure (must call ahead to visit)
Eat and drink
Odd Duck
Our favorite restaurant (where we got engaged!)
Sandy's Hamburgers
Best burger (and frozen custard!) in Austin
Radio Coffee & Beer
chill outdoor spot for coffee, beer, and food trucks
Paperboy South
Excellent elevated brunch diner
Loro
Asian + Texas BBQ fusion - peak Austin vibes
El Raval
Spanish tapas + cocktails
Terry Black's BBQ
Classic Texas BBQ
Amy's Ice Cream
Best ice cream in Austin
White Horse
Honky tonk bar
La Barbecue
Best BBQ in Austin
Flo's Wine Bar & Allday Pizza
Best pizza in Austin
Eldorado Cafe
Best Tex-Mex in Austin
Asados Taqueria
Food Truck | Best Burrito in Austin
Suerte
Elite elevated mexican food
Butterfly bar
Artsy outdoor bar - mega chill
Cuantos Tacos
Best taco truck in austin
