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MEET CUTE: "We went to high school together [Episcopal High School]," Caroline says. "We were friends but didn't start dating until after college … We ran into each other at the bar Volcano when I was in town from New York and he was in town from grad school in Baton Rouge. He bought me a frozen screwdriver and asked how I'd been the last five years … Those things are lethal." PROPOSAL: "We were playing fetch with our dog in the Menil Park, and when I wasn't paying attention, he put the ring around our dog's neck," Caroline says. "Unfortunately, Rudy [the dog] isn't that well trained, and right after Andy put the ring on him, he took off after another dog … Long story short, once I finally noticed the ring, Andy was drenched in sweat from chasing him down. WEDDING DATE: April 12, 2014 CEREMONY: Sam Houston Park. (The bride's great uncle was married there, and both of the bride's grandmothers were members of the Heritage Society.) INVITATIONS: Papellerie. RECEPTION: Julia Ideson Library (where the bride's parents grew up studying). FLOWERS: Merveille Flowers & Events in Austin. CATERER: A Fare Extraordinaire. MUSIC: Richard Brown Orchestra for the ceremony, Austin-based band Skyrocket for the reception. BRIDE'S GOWN: Jenny Packham. GROOM'S ATTIRE: Bespoke tux by Tom James. PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Bailey. The Couple: CAROLINE KEELAND & ANDY HARRISON • Frozen screwdrivers were served at the reception in remembrance of the Volcano fortuitous meeting. • Golden Grill and Eatsie Boys food trucks during the cocktail hour. • The groom's jon boat, the Talavera Tide (it's covered in Talavera tiles) was filled with beer so guests could have drinks before and during the ceremony. • Flash tats (temporary tattoo) were stocked in the bathrooms. • The bride and groom's priest from high school married them — in a ceremony that turned out to be somewhat of a roast. • The couple's dog, Rudy, walked down the aisle. • In lieu of a traditional sign-in book, guests signed rocks from the Blanco River in Wimberley, where the bride went to camp as a child; this was also a nod to the groom's profession as a geologist. • The groom's cake was an homage to his high school car: a Tahoe with his last name across the back in Old English letters. • The couple's first dance was to a mix of "Till There Was You" by The Beatles and "So Happy Together" by The Turtles. • The getaway car was the art car A Little Bit of Nonsense "We had a sign on the back that said 'The Harrisons' in Old English letters as a throwback to Andy's Tahoe in high school." • Honeymoon: Anguilla. DIVINE DETAILS • The engagement ring and wedding rings were the bride's own designs • An unofficial hashtag was created by the guests: #thecurrielife. • The getaway car was a 1960s Bentley. • The wedding party was gifted pieces from the bride's jewelry collection — earrings for bridesmaids and cuff links for groomsmen. • As it was the start of daylight saving time, goodie boxes were labeled "Spring forward, knot back." • Honeymoon: Florence Tuscany and the Amalfi coast. The Couple: KATIE DECKER & MITCHELL CURRIE When Katie met Mitchell: "Mitchell and I met senior year of high school at Kinkaid. He asked my best friend and maid of honor, Emily, to a Kanye West concert knowing that I would join. We have been dating ever since." Proposal: "Mitchell proposed in the wine room at Tony's. He told me we were going to get dressed up for a fun night out. It seemed out of the ordinary, but I didn't think much about it. He had picked out an oval diamond for me to design the setting around and had already talked to my parents. After he proposed, our families joined us for dinner." Wedding Date: March 8, 2014. Invitations: Bella Figura from Houston Invitation. Calligraphy: Pendance Calligraphy. Venue & Caterer: La Colombe d'Or. Flowers: The Events Company. Cake: Susie's Cakes. Music: Jessie's Girls. Bride's gown: Ines de Santo. Photographer: J. Cogliandro. DIVINE DETAILS Julie Antill, Ryan Bergeron Katie Decker wedding jewels The bride and groom with dad Bill Decker Caroline Keeland and her dad, Burdette Watts Keeland III Andy and Caroline Harrison with Rudy Katie Decker Mitchell Currie La Colombe d'Or Julia Ideson Library 1960s Bentley getaway car Liz Decker, mom of the bride