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. Festivities 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.
We’ve reserved a number of rooms at the Carpenter Hotel. If you’d like to stay on-site, please use the link below when booking.
FYI the Hyatt site is a bit buggy, so follow the steps below to book.
Ensure the check-in date is 9/25 and check-out date is 9/27.
Although it says “No Matching Rooms,” there are indeed matching rooms available.
Scroll down to "Other Matching Rooms" and pick your room of choice.
If you plan to stay at the hotel, plan to book soon, as rooms are filling up quickly.
Eat and drink
Odd Duck
Our favorite restaurant | where we got engaged
Loro
Asian + Texas BBQ fusion | peak Austin vibes
Sandys Hamburgers
Best burger (and frozen custard!) in Austin
El Raval
Spanish tapas + cocktails Spanish tapas + cocktails
Terry Black's BBQ
Classic Texas BBQ
Radio Coffee & Beer
chill outdoor spot for coffee, beer, and food trucks
El Alma
Lovely Tex-Mex with a rooftop terrace
Flo's Wine Bar & Allday Pizza
Best pizza in Austin
La Barbecue
Best BBQ in Austin
Sandys Hamburgers
Best burger (and frozen custard!) in Austin
Eldorado Cafe
Best Tex-Mex in Austin
Asadas Taqueria
Food Truck | Best Burrito in Austin
Cuantos Tacos
Best taco truck in austin
Mozart's Coffee
Beautiful lake-side cafe
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
