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Our Wedding

We met at a dinner organized by friends, where her family had invited me. What was supposed to be a normal evening quickly turned into us getting completely lost in conversation. Somewhere between stories about Uganda, life, and everything in between, something just clicked. Speaking our local language, laughing the entire night, it felt easy, natural, and the start of something special. What followed was almost three years of dating, a lot of fun, and slowly realizing this wasn’t just a connection, it was love. The kind that grows quietly over time, through shared moments, laughter, and showing up for each other every day. On December 20, 2025, at the beautiful Lucky Arrow Retreat, we got engaged and began the next chapter of that love.

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Courtyard by Marriott Austin Dripping Springs is located in Dripping Springs, within 23 miles of Austin Convention Center and 24 miles of Capitol Building. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. The reception at the hotel can provide tips on the area. Frank Erwin Center – University of Texas is 24 miles from Courtyard by Marriott Austin Dripping Springs, while University of Texas at Austin is 24 miles from the property. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 28 miles away.

Courtyard By Marriott Austin Dripping Springs

Located in Dripping Springs and within 21 miles of Austin Convention Center, Sleep Inn & Suites Dripping Springs - Austin Area has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 21 miles from Capitol Building, 21 miles from Frank Erwin Center – University of Texas and 21 miles from University of Texas at Austin. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub and room service. Texas Memorial Stadium is 22 miles from the hotel, while Moody Center is 22 miles from the property. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 25 miles away.

Sleep Inn & Suites Dripping Springs - Austin Area

Lucky Arrow Retreat has an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Dripping Springs. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a bar and barbecue facilities. The hotel features a hot tub and a concierge service. The rooms will provide guests with a microwave. The hotel offers a children's playground. You can play darts at Lucky Arrow Retreat. Austin Convention Center is 45 km from the accommodation, while Capitol Building is 46 km from the property. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 50 km away.

Lucky Arrow Retreat - Dripping Springs

Located in Lakeway, 17 miles from Austin Convention Center, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin West/Lakeway provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. The hotel features an indoor pool and luggage storage space. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms include a closet. Guests at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin West/Lakeway can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Capitol Building is 18 miles from the accommodation, while Frank Erwin Center – University of Texas is 18 miles away. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 22 miles from the property.

Shakiib & Vanessa

Shakiib & Vanessa

S&V

Wedding Day

6:30 PM–7:00 PM

Ceremony

7:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception