kate marcus - Maggie Gillespie Designs

kate marcus - Maggie Gillespie Designs

November 3 • Fredericksburg
kate
&
marcus
engaged: about 8 months
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photography by Jennifer Lindberg Weddings
at Yensid Ranch
Kate and Marcus knew they wanted a
wedding in Kate’s hometown. While
exploring different options, Kate
realized her father’s ranch was the
ideal setting for their day. “It’s such
a beautiful place,” Kate says. “I am so
happy that we were able to celebrate
such a special day at a place we can visit
again and again to relive the memories.”
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BRIDE Katherine (Kate) Penick, 28,
a licensed professional counselor
GROOM Marcus Reading, 35, director
of intellectual property consulting
HOW THEY MET Through mutual
friends WEDDING STYLE A country
wedding with glamorous old-Hollywood
touches like luxe chandeliers; elegant
draping; low, lush floral arrangements;
and a rich color palette of ivory, blush,
gold and black.
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THEIR STORY
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&
MARCUS
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Embellished with pearl piping and white sugar flowers, the couple’s seven-tier wedding cake was covered in fabric-like fondant draping and luxe quilting.
A canopy and three chandeliers hung overhead. “Our cake was absolutely amazing—it was one of my favorite things about our wedding,” Kate recalls.
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Gathered arrangements of white and pink ranunculus, hydrangeas, roses and lilies
topped the long reception tables and were accented with elegant candlesticks.
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&
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Guests sipped on Kate and Marcus’s colorful signature
cocktail: peach thyme Bellinis. “The fresh thyme really
adds such a wonderful aroma,” says Kate.
KATE & MARCUS’S
WEDDING INGREDIENTS
CEREMONY SITE St. Mary’s Catholic Church,
Fredericksburg
RECEPTION SITE Yensid Ranch, Fredericksburg
PHOTOGRAPHY Jennifer Lindberg, Jim Pitts
and Nick Enghardt/Jennifer Lindberg Weddings
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CONSULTANT Maggie Gillespie Designs
FLOWERS Maggie Gillespie Designs
GOWN Saison Blanche Couture, Blush Bridal
Lounge, Austin
HAIR Mandy Silver/Simply Mandy
MAKEUP Nisa Nicole Makeup Artistry
VEIL Priscilla of Boston
SHOES Stuart Weitzman
BRIDESMAID DRESSES Melange Bridal, Austin
FORMALWEAR Groom: Hugo Boss, Nordstrom;
groomsmen: Al’s Formal Wear, Austin
INVITATIONS Works on Paper
ESCORT CARDS Maggie Gillespie Designs
RENTALS BBJ Linen; Marquee Rents
CATERING Pappas Catering
CAKE AND FAVORS Sophie’s Bakery
MUSIC Ceremony and cocktail hour: Hill Country
Strings; reception: DJ Josh Wilkinson/Penguin
Entertainment
TRANSPORTATION Hill Country Limousine
Service Inc.
ACCOMMODATIONS M’s Little House
REGISTRIES Bed Bath & Beyond; Der Küchen Laden;
Macy’s; Williams-Sonoma
GUESTS 150
BUDGET $$$$$ (see key, p. 6)