The Chapel at Gruene

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Saturday in Gruene

Gruene Hall

Marino Wedding

Chris and Amber's story began in elementary school. In seventh grade, Chris noticed Amber and mistakenly believed they were cousins since she shared the same last name as his mother's maiden name. Despite this, they remained friends all the way through their high school graduation. Their journey took an exciting turn when they both received invitations to a 30-year class reunion on Facebook, where they humorously confirmed they were not, in fact, related. This moment sparked the beginning of their love story. In 2024, Chris moved to Nashville, and together they embarked on a new chapter in their lives. They are now joyfully blending their families and eagerly anticipating all the adventures that life has in store for them.

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Our wedding colors are black and ivory

Dress Code

This property is newly remodeled and not from downtown Gruene and the wedding venue. ROOM BLOCK https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/reservation/ggRyKI?allotment_block_code=b114168#checkin=&amp;checkout=

Hacienda del Rio

This property is in downtown Gruene. You can walk everywhere and it is a mile from the wedding venue.

Gruene Mansion Inn

Gruene River Hotel & Retreat

Located in New Braunfels, 3.9 miles from Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort, Home2 Suites By Hilton New Braunfels has air-conditioned accommodations and an outdoor swimming pool. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. All rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a kitchen. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at Home2 Suites By Hilton New Braunfels. Comal Park is 4.7 miles from the accommodation, while Comal River is 5.9 miles from the property. San Antonio International Airport is 28 miles away.

Amber & Christopher

Amber & Christopher

Airports

AUS: https://www.austintexas.gov/airport (52 miles to Gruene)

SAT: https://flysanantonio.com/ (about 56 miles to Gruene)