Tori & Michael’s Charming Wedding At Hyatt Regency Hill Country With Mardi Gras Details

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Sometimes the perfect wedding venue finds you, and for Tori and Michael, that place was the Hyatt Regency Hill Country. Known for its Texas charm and stunning resort amenities, this venue provided everything they needed for their beautifully blended Texan and Cajun celebration. ✨

What made Hyatt Hill Country the ideal choice wasn’t just the breathtaking setting, it was their comprehensive wedding services. From exquisite catering and professional bartending to delectable sweets, the Hyatt team handled every culinary detail, allowing the couple to focus on celebrating with their loved ones.

Wolf Weddings brought their wedding to life flawlessly, orchestrating everything from timeless floral arrangements to seamless coordination of the day, ensuring every part of the couple’s vision came together beautifully.

The ceremony was intimate and personal, beginning with a groomsman and friend sharing their love story, explaining how one brief moment in time changed the course of their lives forever. Tori’s father then took over to complete the vows, while her adorable niece served as flower girl and nephews acted as “ring security.” The setting under the oak trees of Aunt Mary’s Lawn was pure romance and set the tone for their celebration.

Tori looked absolutely flawless in her gown from XO Bridals, with hair and makeup by Hill Country Bridal Stylists creating the perfect bridal look. Michael was equally dapper in his tuxedo from Rex Formal Wear, completing their picture-perfect aesthetic.

What made this celebration truly special was the heartfelt choice by the bride to dance with both of her brothers following the traditional parent dances. This special moment added a sweet note as one of her brothers, bravely facing cancer, joined her while John Mayer’s “The Heart of Life” played. 💕

Light-up cowboy hats and Mardi Gras beads kept the dance floor packed with energy, while The Grooves Band had everyone moving all night long. The couple honored both their backgrounds with a traditional bride’s cake and LSU’s “Sailor Mike” groom’s cake from Betty Jane’s Bakeshoppe, perfectly representing their Texas and Louisiana roots. 🎭

As the evening wound down, guests were treated to fresh beignets and joined the newlyweds in a traditional Louisiana Second Line parade, the perfect ending to a night that celebrated both cultures in the most joyful way possible. With classic white, blue, and gold accents throughout, every detail came together to create a celebration that was uniquely Tori and Michael. 🤍

Fashion Details: Bride’s Dress – Justin Alexander from XO Bridals | Reception Dress – Sottero and Midgley from Bridal Boutique Lewisville | Groom’s Tuxedo – Rex Formal Wear

Outdoor ceremony under oak tree with guests seated in white chairs facing the couple
Bride in lace robe admires hanging mermaid wedding gown with layered ruffle skirt
Bridal party in periwinkle gowns displays lush bouquets with white roses and greenery
Newlyweds share first dance on white floor under pink uplighting at reception
Elegant tented reception hall with gold chiavari chairs, chandelier lighting, and tall floral centerpieces
Blue and white wedding invitation suite with monogram, rings in velvet box, and blush rose on marble surface
Newlyweds share first kiss under white umbrella as guests wave napkins in celebration at tented reception
Blush roses and blue delphiniums in a glass vase centerpiece
Groom in black tuxedo with white boutonniere posing on white porch railing
Four-tier white cake with gold monogram and blush and cream blooms on ornate stand
Wedding party poses in formal attire outside a white brick building with large windows
Two-tier purple and white wedding cake with decorative topper on gold stand
Bride reading handwritten vows to groom wearing black tuxedo with white rose boutonniere during ceremony
Bride in mermaid gown embraces groom outside limestone building with white bouquet
Newlyweds share first dance on white floor beneath flowing white drapes and greenery garland
Groom dipping bride for romantic kiss under floral arch at outdoor ceremony
Bride and groom dancing together under tent with guests celebrating around them
Groom and groomsmen in black tuxedos walking together under covered portico
White bridal heels with ribbon ankle ties beside blush and cream blooms on silk ribbon
Elegant welcome sign on easel displays couple's names and wedding date beneath oak trees
Couple in white cowgirl hat and black vest parade with decorative fringed umbrellas during second line celebration
Bridesmaids in blue dresses and white cowboy hats laughing during reception
Bride blowing a kiss in front of white wedding cake with purple decorations
Newlyweds pouring champagne into tower of coupe glasses at reception
Bride in strapless sweetheart gown with loose waves holding pastel bouquet of blush and cream blooms
Tall white floral centerpiece with greenery on gold stand adorns reception table with gold chiavari chairs
Bridal party in powder blue gowns holding white and green bouquets standing with bride outside stone building
Bride in flowing white gown dances with groom in black vest and groomsman under blue uplighting at San Antonio reception
Bride in white gown and flowing veil holds bouquet of white and blush blooms on lawn
Couple shares a kiss during sparkler exit surrounded by guests holding sparklers at night
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Other Local Vendors:

Hannah Charis Photography, JC Film Group, Wolf Weddings & Events, Xo Bridals, Betty Jane's Bakeshoppe, The Grooves Band, VEGAs Event Group, Rex Formal Wear, Hill Country Bridal Stylists