A European Inspired Estate Wedding Weekend at Commodore Perry with Fashion-Forward Flair

By Kevin Harson10 March 2026

Blush, Ivory, White & Green

Over Memorial Day weekend, family and friends gathered at the iconic Commodore Perry Estate in the center of Austin, Texas, where the couple bought out the entire resort for a long weekend of celebrations. The festivities began with a bridesmaids’ pool party, followed by a rehearsal dinner at Lutie’s restaurant, and a lively welcome party in the mansion with a house-party atmosphere! Complete with mariachis, a DJ, basket lighting, dancing on tables, and late-night wings and pizza from the bride’s father’s restaurants, served on custom boats and in custom boxes. The ceremony took place behind the mansion, where a sixty-foot floral garland lined the aisle as strings played. Bridesmaids wore carefully selected dresses to reflect their personalities, paired with coordinating bouquets. Cocktail hour spread across the estate’s grounds, while dinner unfolded beneath a Sperry sailcloth tent adorned with classic white florals accented by pops of green and pink. The vision here was an elegant, European-inspired table setting with organic florals. Dancing followed in the chapel with Jordan Kahn’s Professor D band, before the couple departed in a vintage Ferrari through the cold sparks. Guests then returned to Lutie’s for an intimate after-party to close out the weekend. Fashion was a defining element of the celebration as it has always been at the center of the bride, Gillian’s life. She wore a vintage Spanish piece for the rehearsal dinner that was sourced through Happy Isles that made for a playful contrast to the rest of her outfits. For the ceremony, a sculptural Elly Sofocli gown that reminded Gillian of Roman statues she saw during her Summer spent in Italy. Lastly, Gillian wore a romantic puff-sleeve Cinq mini dress for the reception, creating a series of looks that reflected her personality and love of style.

Fashion was a defining element of the celebration as it has always been at the center of the bride, Gillian’s life. She wore a vintage Spanish piece for the rehearsal dinner that was sourced through Happy Isles that made for a playful contrast to the rest of her outfits. For the ceremony, a sculptural Elly Sofocli gown that reminded Gillian of Roman statues she saw during her Summer spent in Italy. Lastly, Gillian wore a romantic puff-sleeve Cinq mini dress for the reception, creating a series of looks that reflected her personality and love of style.

Bridesmaids wore carefully selected dresses to reflect their personalities from brands like Staud, Aje, and more, paired with coordinating bouquets.

Led by Commodore Perry’s team, we created a Texas-inspired menu for guests. For the welcome party, we served wings and pizza from Gillian’s family restaurants, Wing Stop and Pizza Patron.

Florals were crafted by Maggie Peterson with a focus on an entry floral arch to the mansion.

The wedding cake was European-inspired, with classic details by Michelle’s Patisserie.