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Photos above provided courtesy of The Mill Photography Studio and Krista Ross Photography

INFORMATIONAL PACKET

4214 N Capital of Texas HWY

Austin, TX 78746

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Table of Contents Introduction ………………………………………………………………2

Policies …………………………………………………………………………3

Touring the Chapel!/!Seating ……………………………………4

Aisle!/!Communion ………………………………………………………5

Decorations …………………………………………………………………6

Bridal Suite!/!Groom’s Room ………………………………………7

Accessories for Rent ……………………………………………………8

Photography & Video/Remembrance Gardens ……9

Music & Sound …………………………………………………………… 10

Wedding Bells ………………………………………………………………11

Finding an Officiant!/!Premarital Counseling ……… 12

Wedding Cost & Fees/Dog Participation …………… 13

Confirmation & Cancellation Policy ……………………… 14

Wedding Director!& Day of !Coordinators …………… 15

Wedding Rehearsals & Dinners ……………………………… 16

Receptions at Riverbend ………………………………………… 17

Reception Cost/Packages ……………………………………… 18

Reception Policies …………………………………………………… 19

Recommended Vendors ………………………………… 20–24

Reviews ……………………………………………………………………… 25

Notes …………………………………………………………………………… 26

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IntroductionTHE SMITH FAMILY CHAPEL AT RIVERBEND CHURCH Located in the scenic hill country on the west side of Austin, this non-denominational wedding Chapel was built in an old-world style of the 18th century using native white limestone mixed with dark stained red oak beams. It features contemporary stained glass windows. The acoustics are wonderful with full audio and video capability available. The chapel seats 340 comfortably, 371 max, and opens onto a beautiful stone patio; a perfect blank canvas for any wedding. Weddings can be booked for morning, afternoon, or evening.

A Riverbend Wedding Coordinator and Sound Technician are included for your event. A Bosendorfer grand piano is available for use as well. Brides and grooms can use an officiant of their choice, or if they prefer, one of Riverbend’s Pastors.

For more information or to reserve your wedding date and time, please contact Jill Moore, our Wedding Director to complete the Wedding Contract Agreement form and email to her. You can contact her directly at [email protected], or 512 743-2223.

To confirm your wedding date, contract agreement and payment must be received by Riverbend’s Wedding Director, Jill Moore:

[email protected]

RIVERBEND CHURCH ATTN: JILL MOORE

4214 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY AUSTIN, TX 78746

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Policies • Riverbend is a non-denominational church & chapel.

• The Smith Family Chapel is both a non-smoking and an alcohol-free venue.

• The Fellowship Hall does allow alcohol during Receptions.

• All food and alcohol must be catered or brought in.

• It is the responsibility of the bride, groom, and their families to inform their guests of all policies.

• The church will be unlocked two hours before the scheduled wedding time unless additional hours are purchased ahead of time. (Requires additional fees- See pg. 13)

• Deliveries and wedding party members are welcome during those two hours.

• Candle rental items are available for rent upon request. (See pg. 8)

• Ceremony and Reception deposits, down payments and all final payments must all be received by the scheduled due dates listed in this packet and in your contract.

• Dressing rooms are provided for the wedding parties.

• A sound technician will not be scheduled for your rehearsal.

• Real rose petals are NOT to be used due to carpet stains unless an aisle runner is provided by the bride.

• Wedding dresses may not be delivered to the church.

• The church will not be responsible for any personal items before, during or after your event.

• It is the responsibility of the wedding party to inform the florist and photographer of our stated policies.

• Reserving the chapel facility does not include the services of a pastor or other Officiants.

• It’s your responsibility to pick up and clean up all decorations before leaving, including rose petals.

• The Remembrance Gardens is a private property and is closed to the public for bridal portraits. No unscheduled photography allowed. (See pg. 9)

• Brides that have booked their wedding with the Smith Family Chapel are able to schedule a bridal portrait session with the director of the gardens. Please contact Keary Bailey 512 809-0035, or a [email protected]. (See pg. 9)

PLEASE NOTE:

All information found in this packet is considered to be an attachment to your contract. Therefore, your signature on the contract indicates your agreement to the policies and information included in this Wedding Packet.

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Touring the ChapelThe Chapel is available for you to tour on your own Monday–Thursday 9:00AM-4:00PM, Friday 9:00AM-12:00PM and Sunday 9:30AM-1:00PM. Any questions about the chapel, please contact Jill Moore at [email protected].

To visit our online Virtual Tour of the Chapel, please go to: www.riverbend.com/weddings

SeatingThe chapel seats 340 comfortably with ten (10-12) guests in each row. There are twelve (12) rows of pews on each side of the aisle downstairs. The maximum number of guests for the Chapel, with balcony, is 371.

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Aisle Aisle measurements are as follows: 71 inches wide x 45 feet long to stage. To add length onto stage, it is a total of: 50 feet 2.5 inches long. (as shown in photos)

Real rose petals are NOT to be dropped by flower girls due to carpet stains unless an aisle runner is used. Fake rose petals are welcomed without a runner and are normally used. Riverbend does not provide aisle runners. Confetti or rice is not allowed.

It is your responsibility to pick up and clean up all decorations before leaving, including rose petals. Thank you.

Communion Any couple wanting to include Communion as part of their ceremony must provide their own supplies. Riverbend does not have Communion supplies or resources available.

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Decorations Only ribbon, cloth or plastic pew hooks may be used to secure bows on pews or chairs. Please do not attach tape on pews, stage or carpet since it may remove finish from the wood or cannot be removed.

Riverbend makes available for rent: Candelabras, Votives, Pedestals and Pew Candle Sticks. (See list of rental accessories, page 8). Only enclosed candles may be used inside the Chapel. Candles of any kind are not allowed on upper ledges near stained glass windows.

Decorations and rental equipment are to be removed promptly following the ceremony, to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next event. They may not be left overnight. To meet this requirement, the florist must make arrangements to have all of his or her property picked up immediately following the wedding. (Including bridal bouquet vases.)

The church will not be responsible for removing and storing equipment and is not responsible for any articles left behind after the wedding. The church reserves the right to bar any florist unwilling to accommodate these rules.

PLEASE NOTE:Riverbend does NOT provide a Unity Candle but couples may bring their own in to use on stage during the ceremony.

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Bridal Suite The newly re-designed Bridal Suite is located on the second floor directly behind the balcony. It is a beautiful, spacious area for the bride and bridesmaids to dress and have their hair and make-up done using the bride’s swivel bar stool. Amenities include full-length mirror, couch, chairs, large mirrors, an open closet for dresses, water tower with cups, private restroom, and a mini refrigerator.

This suite is included in your contract agreement.

Groom’s Room The Groom’s Room is located on the main level directly behind the stage. It is a perfect area for the Groom and Groomsmen to dress for the wedding. Amenities include full-length mirror, seating, water tower with cups, hanging rack for tuxedos, a private restroom and private entrance from the parking lot. This suite is included in your contract agreement.

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Accessories for Rent • Table Candelabras — $25 for two (includes LED candles)

• Large Candelabras on Stage — $60 for two (includes LED candles)

• Pew Candle Sticks — $50 for set of 12 (includes candles)

• Individual Votives — $2 ea (includes tea light candles)

• White Pillars — $15 for set of two

• Cocktail Tables — $10 each

• Up Lighting — $50

• Video Projector — $75

There are a number of accessory items that are included as part of your contract:

• Eight-foot antique table for use in the foyer as a sign-in table

• Other various-sized tables, large wooden cross on stage, grand piano, microphones, music stands, chairs and stools, kneeler.

We also have additional accessories that you may use for a nominal rental fee.

NOTE: Any item(s) NOT rented must be discussed with the Wedding Director two weeks prior to your wedding date so the Chapel can be properly set for your ceremony.

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Photography & VideoPhotographs may be taken before, during and after the ceremony. Any pictures taken after the wedding should be taken immediately following the ceremony. Please instruct the entire wedding party, including parents and ushers, not to leave the auditorium after the ceremony in order to minimize any delay. Be sure to utilize our beautiful stone patio.

PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHERS:Only restriction is to properly store any and all equipment under the last pew or in our curtain closet during ceremony. Do not block walkways for guests to get to the pews. We ask that any tripods not block aisles & guests entrances.

REMEMBRANCE GARDENS:The Remembrance Gardens is a private property and closed to the public for bridal portraits. No unscheduled photography allowed.

If you have booked your wedding in the Smith Family Chapel and would like to use the Remembrance Gardens for your wedding protraits, an appointment must be made in advance with Keary Bailey, the Director of the gardens. Please note that availability is subject to our memorial services that take place in the gardens. For permission and to schedule your bridal portraits in advance, please contact Keary Bailey at 512 809-0035, or at [email protected].

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Music & SoundThe wedding fee includes the use of a sound technician, a grand piano, music stands, chairs/stools, podium and microphones for performance. Sound equipment is used by church personnel only. There is no Sound Technician scheduled for rehearsals.

Any recorded music needs to be uploaded to our Dropbox link that can be provided by our Wedding Director, Jill Moore: [email protected]

Soloists and musicians may rehearse one and a half hours prior to the beginning of the wedding ceremony when the sound technician arrives. A sound technician will not be available during your rehearsal. Our Wedding Director can suggest several accompanists and vocalists for weddings (See Recommended Vendors on pages 20–24).

Fees and bookings for accompanists or vocalists must be arranged independently with the individuals involved.

Barton Strings

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Wedding BellsCHIMING OF THE HOURWe also offer Chiming of the Hour. For those that want to start off their big day with our bell chimes, can by indicating the start of their ceremony. {These are offered by the hour from 1 to 12 chimes}

WEDDING MARCH CHIMESThe Smith Family Chapel offers a beautiful arrangement of Wedding Bell Chimes that are played through our bell tower. What better way to end your ceremony than with the elegant sounds of the Wedding March being played by our bell chimes for all to hear.

To hear samples of both our Wedding March Chimes or the Chiming of the Hour Bells, visit our Facebook page at Weddings At Riverbend or email Jill Moore at [email protected].

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Finding an Officiant Reserving the church facility does not include the services of a Pastor or Officiants. If you would like a Riverbend Pastor to perform your ceremony, you may contact a pastor directly and make arrangements (See our list of Riverbend Pastors available as Officiants on page 24). If you have questions regarding this, please contact Riverbend’s Wedding Director, Jill Moore, for more information at [email protected].

Premarital Counseling The Pastor’s honorarium should be arranged prior to the ceremony. Clergy from other churches, or other qualified personnel of your choice, are also welcome as Officiants. Please advise our Wedding Director with your choice once you’ve made your decision. The marriage license should be presented to the Officiant prior to the wedding ceremony.

Riverbend Church offers a series of seminars entitled “Building Healthy Marriages” twice yearly that will enhance your relationship and help you to better know each other. For upcoming seminar dates, please call Rev. Paulette Schwartz directly at 512-215-3045 or email: [email protected]

Fees and bookings for Officiants must be arranged independently with the individuals involved.

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Wedding Cost & FeesWhen you reserve the Chapel, the entire Chapel is dedicated to your ceremony during your three and a half hours and one hour for your rehearsal. The fee for use of the Smith Family Chapel for weddings includes the cost for a Riverbend Wedding Coordinator, a Sound Technician, the Bridal Suite and Groom’s Room, air conditioning or heating and normal custodial duties.

Weddings may be scheduled in the Smith Family Chapel up to 18 months in advance, and are only confirmed once the contract and down payment have been received.

$1,450 - Price reserves a four and a half hour time period (which includes a one-hour rehearsal the day before the ceremony, three and a half hours the day of the wedding and the services above.) *Please note that Riverbend Church Members enjoy a $300 discount off the regular price for the same services above ($1,150 after discount).

FIXED WEDDING CEREMONY TIMES: Saturday: 10:00AM ceremony, Chapel Access 8:00-11:30AM Saturday: 2:00PM ceremony, Chapel Access 12:00-3:30PM Saturday: 6:00PM ceremony, Chapel Access 4:00-7:30PM Sundays: Available ceremony times from 12:00-6:00PM

If other times or days are desired, please discuss with the Riverbend Wedding Director to see what other dates and times may be available.

Also note that an additional fee of $400 will apply for holiday weekends and an addition fee of $100 per extra hour(s) access to Chapel.

DOGS PARTICIPATING IN A WEDDING Riverbend Church charges a $500 deposit for any person or group that wishes to use a dog or dogs for an event. This deposit will be used to offset any cost associated with damages or soiling of any Riverbend building or property. If no damage occurs, $150 is kept for extra cleaning and $350 will be returned within 30 days after the event.

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Confirmation & Cancellation Policy At the contract signing, 50% of the fee is due as a down payment and is refundable, minus a $100 processing fee if wedding is cancelled six months prior to wedding date. If the wedding is canceled less than six months prior to the wedding date, the down payment is non-refundable.

The remaining 50% is due 90 days prior to the event, and is non-refundable.

In order to book your wedding you will need to complete the Wedding Contract Agreement form along with your 50% down payment and email both to the Riverbend Wedding Director at: [email protected], or mail them to:

Riverbend Church ATTN: Jill Moore

4214 N Capital of Texas HWY Austin, TX 78746

Once you have submitted your contract and down payment you will receive an email confirmation with an invoice from the Riverbend Wedding Director, Jill Moore, to confirm your date.

PLEASE NOTE:The date will not be reserved until your contract and down payment have been received. To avoid embarrassing errors, please refrain from announcing your wedding date until after it has been confirmed by the Riverbend Wedding Director and your officiant of choice has been secured.

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Wedding Director & Day of Coordinators Riverbend uses several fully-trained and experienced Wedding Coordinators for the actual wedding dates. Riverbend’s Wedding Director, Jill Moore, will be your primary contact up until the wedding, at which time she will assign one of the Wedding Coordinators to be your “Day-of Coordinator”. This Coordinator will be there for your rehearsal, as well as your wedding to facilitate and help ensure all goes smoothly.

Jill Moore will help you with the following:

• Booking your wedding and confirming the date.

• Collecting payments. Make checks payable to Riverbend Church.

• Consultation of pre-wedding details after the wedding date is confirmed.

• Act as liaison between the Church and your wedding party or your own personal Wedding Planner for set-up and direction of the wedding rehearsal and wedding ceremony.

JILL MOORE’S CONTACT INFO:Phone: 512 743-2223 Email: [email protected] Online: riverbend.com/weddings FB: Weddingsatriverbend Instagram: Weddingsatriverbend

JILL MOORE’S BUSINESS HOURS: 9:00AM-5:00PM, M-Th 9:00AM-12:00PM, F

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Wedding RehearsalsWedding Rehearsals are ordinarily booked for 4:00, 5:00 or 6:00PM the day prior to the wedding unless otherwise specified.

A Riverbend Wedding Coordinator will administer rehearsals. If two or three weddings are booked for the same day, the first wedding booked will have precedence in scheduling the rehearsal date and time. Rehearsals will be limited to one hour.

Additional fees of $400 will apply for any holiday weekend. No weddings may be booked for Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings.

Rehearsal DinnersWe do offer Rehearsal Dinners in our Plaza View Room or on the chapel patio. Max it holds is 77 guests. To get a quote or inquire for availability, please contact Krista Ross: [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE:Please note that Riverbend’s first commitment will always be to our church programs. For this reason, we cannot book weddings on the following dates: Good Friday, Easter weekend, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Years Eve.

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Receptions at RiverbendA short walk up the hill from the Smith Family Chapel is Riverbend’s Fellowship Hall building which features a spacious ballroom with a 24-foot high peak ceiling, over-sized windows with lots of natural lighting, and full audio/visual systems to host a reception for 100–320 guests. There are multiple options to choose from as we help you customize your reception:

• A 360 degree dining area set-up around the dance floor

• A fully-equipped espresso & cappuccino bar

• A separate cocktail reception area

• A private waiting room for the bridal party

We have relationships with several excellent caterers (see vendor list on pages 20–24), or you may make arrangements with a caterer of your own. You may hire a live band, bring in your own DJ or choose the option to use our state-of-the-art audio/video system and our Sound Technician. Beautiful waterfall and fountains outside provide a great backdrop for wedding photos.

Please contact Krista Ross for more information.

KRISTA ROSS’ CONTACT INFO:Phone: 512 327-3540 ext: 267 Email: [email protected] Online: riverbend.com/weddings FB: Weddingsatriverbend Instagram: Weddingsatriverbend

KRISTA ROSS’ BUSINESS HOURS: 8:30AM-5:30PM, M-Th

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Reception Cost$3,000 — 100 Guests $3,500 — 101-150 Guests $4,000 — 151-200 Guests $4,500 — 200+ Guests *Max guest is 320

PRICE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:• Use of the room for 8 hours: 4 hour reception with 3 hours to

set-up and 1 hour to clean up

• 60” round tables with white linen table cloths

• 7 chairs per table

• Up to six banquet tables with white linens. (6’ tables)

• 16X16’ Wooden Dance Floor

• Set-up and Clean up

• Facilities Staff

• Sound Technician

• Reception Coordinator

WEDDING RECEPTION PACKAGESFore more infomation about our Wedding Reception Packages with Sterling Events, please contact Krista Ross at [email protected].

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Reception PoliciesAt the contract signing, 50% of the fee is due as a down payment and is refundable, minus $100 processing fee, if wedding is cancelled six months prior to wedding date. If the wedding is canceled less than six months prior to the wedding date, the 50% down payment is non-refundable.

The remaining 50% is due 90 days prior to the event, and is non-refundable.

A security deposit of $250 is required (for receptions only) and will be refunded, after your event, if there are no damages to the facility.

Contact Krista Ross for a Reception Contract and to make your down payment.

PLEASE NOTE:The date will not be reserved until your contract and down payment have been received. To avoid embarrassing errors, please refrain from announcing your wedding/reception date until after it has been confirmed by Krista Ross.

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Recommended VendorsGUITARISTSAaron Goldfarb Guitarist

512 626-8831 [email protected] www.aarongoldfarbguitar.com

Chase Gassaway Guitar, Piano, String/Brass Arrangements

817 726-4479 [email protected] www.chasegassaway.com

SOLOISTSMalia Grace Vocalist

www.maliagrace.com [email protected]

Courtney Sanchez Vocalist

512 308-6040 [email protected] www.courtneysanchez.com

Ashley Guthrie Classical Vocalist

512 699-5700 www.ashley-sings.com

Jordan Whittmore Vocalist with Piano Accompaniment

512 785-7195 www.jordanwhitmore.com [email protected]

PIANISTSRebecca Goldfarb Classical Pianist

512 203-6337 [email protected] www.austinweddingpianist.com

Ruby Chou 801 556-6761 [email protected] www.rubychoupianist.com

STRINGSBarton Strings: Office: 512 445-6864

Day of Cell: 512 743-4549 [email protected] www.BartonStrings.com

Hyde Park Strings: 512 454-0456Arundel Ensemble: 512 565-8563Angelic Strings, Harpist & Violinist

512 589-4075 www.angelicstrings.com

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WEDDING BANDSAaron McDonnell & The Neon Eagles

[email protected] 425 417-0104 aaronmcdonnell.com

Sauce The Band saucetheband.com

MatchMaker Band [email protected] matchmaker.com 512 680-7769

VIDEOGRAPHERSCrescent Video Productions Contact Diane & Gary Smith

512 996-9292 www.crescentvideo.com

Coleman Jennings Films Contact Coleman Jennings 512 695-5259 [email protected]

Moonlit Weddings Contact Jake Mcdonald 908 216-7831 www.moonlitweddings.com

LIGHTING

FILO Productions Howard Fletcher 512 736-4891

Look No Futher Entertainment Ross Phillips 512 270-9392 [email protected]

Recommended Vendors (CONTINUED)

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RENTALS, LINENS, FURNITURE AND DÉCOR

Sterling Events [email protected] 512 261-0142

Unique Design & Events Yara Castelan 512 740-5291 [email protected]

BBj Linens 512 310-1131Marquee Rentals & Tents 512 491-7368

Premiere Events 512 476-1390

Central Texas J-Booth (photo booth rental)

Justin Tarbet, 512 905-2711 www.centraltexasjbooth.com [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHERSKrista Ross Photography Krista Ross, 512 554-2341

kristarossphotography.zenfolio.com

Matt Montalvo Photography 713 305 5736 www.mattmontalvo.com

The Mill Photography Studio www.millphotostudio.com Ron Parks Photography Ron Parks

[email protected] www.ronparksphotography.com

Loft Photography LLC 830 214-2517 loftphotography.com

Stylish Wedding Photography Jenny DeMarco, 512 547-3721 [email protected]

A to B Productions Matthew Gary, 512 297-8811 [email protected]

Recommended Vendors (CONTINUED)

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Recommended Vendors (CONTINUED)

CAKESFreestyle Baking Company Jenny Baer, 512 423-3696

www.freestylebakingcompany.comMichelle’s Patisserie 512 433-6860

www.michellepatisserie.com

CATERINGSterling Affairs Catering Shea Johnson, 512 709-6070

[email protected]

Pink Avocado Catering 512 656-4348 www.pinkavocadocatering.com

Catering with a Twist 512 248-8771 www.cateringwithatwist.com

FLORISTSBouquets of Austin Stephanie, 512 257-2395

www.bouquetsofaustin.comWestbank Florist Keith or Connie, 512 327-3374

www.westbankflowers.comPetal Pushers 512 894-0808

www.petalpushers.us

Exquisite Petals 512 775-2328 www.exquisitepetals.com/flowers

Blanton Floral Samantha Blanton, 512 695-5910 [email protected] www.blantonfloral.com

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Recommended Vendors (CONTINUED)

OFFICIANTS (Pastors from Riverbend Church contact them directly)

Rev. Pat Abbott: 512 845-6306 [email protected]

Rev. Dean Busboom 512 659-0705 [email protected]

Rev. Kevin Hedges 510 326-7504 [email protected]

Dr. Gordon Smith 512 791-5603 [email protected]

Joey Wilson 512 796-8066 www.hillcountryofficiant.com

Aaron Foor 737 888-1855 [email protected]

AISLE RUNNERSOriginal Runners www.OriginalRunners.com

HAIR & MAKEUPAdore Makeup Boutique and Salon

Rhea Craft, 512 524-0208 www.adoremakeupsalon.com

Dolce Cris Coleman, 512 474-1174 [email protected] www.dolceaustin.com

WEDDING PLANNERSPearl Events Austin www.pearleventsaustin.comCoplan Miller Events www.coplanmiller.comClink www.clinkevents.comEvents by Designs www.eventsbydecisions.comLiv by Design Events www.livbydesignevents.com

REGISTRY

To Have & To Hold Bridal Registry and Fine Gifts

Dixie Doss-Marburger, 512 296-2991 www.tohaveandtoholdaustin.com [email protected]

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ReviewsWe are so happy we chose Smith Family Chapel for our wedding ceremony venue. So many people complimented how beautiful the place was. Our pianist told us the acoustics are the best and it is his favorite venue to play for weddings. The coordinator, Annalise, that the chapel provided was extremely helpful and friendly at our rehearsal and ceremony. We definitely recommend Smith Family Chapel for anyone wishing to marry in a traditional church setting.

-David & Rebecca

I had my dream wedding thanks to Jill Moore and the Smith Family Chapel! They were so attentive and PATIENT with my oversized wedding party... The day of the wedding they were accommodating and completely calm while the bride was rushing through the door only MINUTES before walking down the aisle. Thank you for having such a beautiful chapel and wonderful staff!

–Tracy C.

Beautiful, unbeatable location. The chapel is fairly simple in its design, outfitted with colorful stain glass windows, dark wood pews, and limestone brick backdrop with a peace dove motif. The brides quarters were upstairs, was nice to have a quiet minute with my bridesmaids before the ceremony began.

–Lisa P.

Loved getting married here!! The chapel was absolutely beautiful - didn’t need a lot of decoration to make it pretty - perfectly classy with a few flowers and the candles - but would be a beautiful blank canvas if lots of decoration is what you wanted! I would HIGHLY recommend also if you have a lot of out-of-town guests who are not used to Austin traffic. We had a lot of friends coming from smaller towns and it was so easy for them to find and get to. They were easy to work with and made the booking process totally stress-free! Thanks for all you did to help make our wedding our favorite day!!

–Anna B.

We had our ceremony at Smith Family Chapel and it was a perfect venue. The stone wall with ivy outside was a beautiful to take wedding portraits too! I highly recommend this location for anyone looking for a church as their ceremony venue.

–Sarah M.

I had a great experience holding my ceremony at Smith Family Chapel at Riverbend Church. Everyone we worked with was very accommodating and we had no trouble at all! It’s also a beautiful space. I would highly recommend it!

–Emily

Thank you to Krista for being an exceptional coordinator for our daughter’s wedding reception in the fellowship hall this past weekend. Everything was just perfect. We have had so many guests tell us “this was the best wedding they have ever attended”! Thank you also to the staff and especially Sam who helped out with everything we needed. Jill and Annalise were great to work with to coordinate the ceremony at the Smith Family Chapel. We appreciate the efforts of everyone at Riverbend. It was a truly blessed day from beginning to end!

–Loretta H.

Thanks to Riverbend Church for being an awesome venue for mine and Andrew’s wedding. So happy with the courteous staff and the beautiful campus. We couldn’t have asked for anything more!

–Breanne B.

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