November 3 • Fredericksburg

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marcus engaged: about 8 months

photography by Jennifer Lindberg Weddings at Yensid Ranch

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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.

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.”

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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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

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)

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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.