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Welcome Party

Headliners Club

Rehearsal Dinner

St Austin Catholic Church

Ceremony

The Driskill Hotel

Cocktail Hour

Reception

The Eleanor

After Party

Summer

Our Wedding

The Driskill 

The W Austin

Aloft/Element Austin Downtown

Accommodations

Is there a dress code for the wedding?

Black tie preferred. Gentlemen are encouraged to wear a tuxedo, though a dark suit is perfectly acceptable. Ladies are invited to wear a full-length gown.

What are the parking options?

Ridesharing is recommended, but both venues have parking options. At St. Austin's: The church offers parking in their parking garage located at 1900 San Antonio Street (corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and San Antonio Street). At the Driskill: Valet parking is available for $55.

Important Information

Maids of Honor

Margaret Maxine Newton Catherine Vaughan Newton

Bridesmaids

Mary Frances Kocurek Kristi Nicole Mercado Anna Claire Smith Melanie Margaret Kocurek Susan Elaine McCartt Mary Margaret Cunningham Sydney Katherine Hurlburt Jane Perry Dyer Ellen Tyrrell Campbell Mary Elizabeth Morris Libby Macmillan Felbaum

Best Men

Jeffrey Cole Kocurek Clayton Neal Kocurek

Groomsmen

Matthew Samuel Harris Charles Clay Anderson Charles Campbell Scott Doyle Alex Graham Tyler Lyndol Smith Jonathan Robert Grams Hunter Nolan Scott Steven Dwayne Crider Thomas Fraser Holubec John Gary Schneider Jackson Miller Reimers

Wedding Party

RESTAURANTS Clark's Oyster Bar: Seafood restaurant featuring fresh oysters and classic dishes in downtown Austin. Mozart’s Coffee Roasters: Grab a coffee and pastry overlooking Lake Austin. Ranch 616: Home of the Ranch Water, offering a blend of Tex-Mex, Gulf Coast, and Southern flavors. Matt’s El Rancho: An iconic Austin Tex-Mex restaurant, known for its fresh margaritas and Bob Armstrong Dip. Terry Black's Barbecue: Authentic Texas barbecue. BARS Mean Eyed Cat: A Johnny Cash themed bar with outdoor seating. Try the espresso martini shot! Donn's Depot: A Christmas-themed bar year-round with live country music. DuMont's Down Low: A speakeasy-style bar with craft cocktails. ACTIVITES Walk the loop at Lady Bird Lake: Not far from The Driskill, enjoy a walk in the sunshine. Hike Mount Bonnell: Another great spot to enjoy views of Lake Austin. Barton Springs Pool: Take a cold plunge in this 3-acre, constant 68–70-degree, spring-fed pool located in Austin's Zilker Park. Paddleboard, Kayak or Canoe on Lake Austin: See Austin from the water.

Frances Newton & Will Kocurek

Frances Newton & Will Kocurek

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