Villa Antonia Wedding in Austin

Alaina and Clayton’s Villa Antonia wedding in Austin felt like stepping into a Tuscan dream without ever leaving Texas. With its stonework walls, romantic water fountains, sweeping Hill Country views, and glowing café lights, this venue was truly the perfect blend of Old World Italy and Texas elegance. Their January wedding brought the kind of winter magic that doesn’t involve snow. Instead soft golden light, heartfelt moments, and the kind of joy that fills every corner of a space.

As an Austin wedding photographer, I’ve seen a lot of beautiful venues, but Villa Antonia never gets old. Especially when it’s paired with a couple like Alaina and Clayton, who are just so genuinely in love.

Getting Ready Moments & Private Vows

The day began slowly and meaningfully, which set the tone for everything that followed. Alaina and Clayton exchanged private letters before the ceremony. They each found a quiet moment to read words filled with anticipation, gratitude, and excitement. These kinds of personal touches are the heartbeat of a wedding day, and capturing them never fails to move me.

Alaina got ready inside the venue’s elegant bridal suite, surrounded by her closest people. There was the prettiest light streaming through arched windows.

Austin Wedding Photographer, Allie Goodspeed Photo

A Classic Chapel Ceremony with Hill Country Views

The two said “I do” in Villa Antonia’s stone chapel, which felt sacred and serene, glowing with soft January light. The space carried their voices as they exchanged vows, echoing off the stone and filling the room with something deeply moving.

Their navy and champagne color palette, paired with neutral florals, struck the perfect balance between classic and winter-elegant. Everything – from the bridesmaids’ dresses to the textured floral arrangements – felt elevated yet timeless.

After the ceremony, we stepped into the villa’s private garden for some of the dreamiest bridal party and couple portraits. The soft green backdrop and stone arches gave everything a European flair. And just when the light began to dip below the horizon, we made our way up to the rooftop terrace, catching the last moments of golden hour for those sunset portraits that feel like something out of a romance film.

Dinner, Dancing & Disco Magic

Alaina and Clayton hosted a seated indoor dinner that felt intimate and warm, filled with laughter, clinking glasses, and all the good stuff that comes with being surrounded by your people.

But the true party began outside on the terrace under twinkle lights, where the couple shared their first dance under the stars. There’s something about dancing outdoors in January, wrapped in light and winter air, that’s quietly magical.

Afterward, guests moved back into the chapel, which had been flipped into a dance floor featuring a black and white checkerboard floor and a giant, glittering disco ball. It was an instant vibe shift – in the best way. Between the sparkles on the ceiling, the beats echoing off the walls, and the joy radiating from the dance floor, the reception felt electric.

A Joyful Exit with Glow Sticks & Bubbles

As the night drew to a close, Alaina and Clayton made their grand exit through a glowing tunnel of bubbles and neon glow sticks – a playful, high-energy sendoff that perfectly mirrored the kind of lighthearted, joy-filled love they share.

They were all smiles as they walked hand-in-hand into their next chapter, and I couldn’t help but feel deeply honored to have captured it all. These two are kind, genuine, and so clearly made for one another.