For their wedding, Robin and Tommy were certain about three things – the venue (Camp Lucy), the dress (a gorgeous gown from Enzoani), and their photographer (Kim Maguire). Working within a tight budget, they designed a simply elegant celebration.

About Robin + Tommy’s wedding –
Robin and Tommy met 7 years ago at their favorite Austin restaurant, Trudy’s. Their love of salsa, Mexican Martinis, and the connection that they were both educators sparked an instant match. Once they were finally engaged, Robin and Tommy immediately went to work on their wedding plans. The pair would pay for their wedding on their own and had to consider what type of event they could afford on an educator’s budget.


Three things were certain. The place, the dress, and the photographer. Camp Lucy was Robin’s dream site for a wedding. The venue was beautiful and was located in Dripping Springs where Robin teaches – a small connection that was important to the bride. It just so happened that Camp Lucy was available on the date that they had in mind. Robin and Tommy knew they would get married in the French colonial chapel, and have their reception in the open pavilion that overlooks the beautiful hill country. Camp Lucy was booked, the day was set, and the rest would soon fall into place. Robin’s dress, an Enzoani ivory mermaid style lace gown, was the first one that she tried on, and within 45 minutes the purchase was made. Robin was quick to make sure that her photographer, Kim Maguire, was not booked on their wedding date. Kim had photographed a few of Robin’s friends’ weddings, and Robin knew that Kim would do the best job with capturing their special day.


With the important things in place, the rest would be simple. Truly simple. The idea of simple and elegant was delivered right from the start with the invitations. The couple worked together to make their wedding invitations and programs on their computers. This proved to be a big money saver! For the reception, Robin created a decorative touch to the vases with thick ivory ribbon, a thin turquoise cord in the middle of the ribbon, and three pearls adorning the center for the round tables centerpieces. She borrowed vases from friends, bought cheap canning jars, a variety of shaped mirrors from a craft store, curly willow, and lots of candles. Her good friend, Maureen, volunteered her amazing floral services for the day. Robin’s favorite flowers were all in season which made the flowers affordable. White Hydrangeas, light pink Roses, and light pink Peonies were all purchased at a local grocery store. Robin added her grandmother’s blue topaz brooch to her all white bouquet to add a special touch of her favorite color. Turquoise was also incorporated with the color of the ties, and in the Matron of Honor’s jewelry. Robin bought “Mr. and Mrs.” signs on Etsy for $10 to hang on the chairs where the newlyweds would eat dinner. The bride’s mother made coconut candy for favors for the guests to enjoy. Robin and Tommy showed a bit of their personalities with the groom’s cake. The groom, a basketball coach, thought that having fondant characters of the bride and groom playing basketball on the cake would offer a good laugh to their guests. The night definitely proved to be a night of smiles from start to finish.


The budget friendly wedding was a result of planning, creativity, and teamwork. Simply wonderful was achieved because of the amazing friends and family that all volunteered their time to make this day beyond perfect for the bride and groom.