Happy Birthday Driskill Hotel
It is no secret how much I love the Driskill Hotel. From the moment I first walked into
this majestic property 17 years ago, I was smitten. I loved watching the renovations,
hearing about all the hidden doors, documents and photos that were discovered during
the renovations and the one of a kind hotel it is once again. There is remarkably history
throughout the hotel. Not many places can boast having the oldest working hotel in their
state, but The Driskill Hotel is the oldest hotel in the vast state of Texas. That alone is
quite an accomplishment. Not to mention how many glorious state balls, weddings, first
dates, honeymoon nights and the first Austin telephone call coming through to the Driskill.
Did you know that The Driskill is where Lyndon B.Johnson took Ladybird on their first date?
Did you ever notice the unbelievably beautiful golden mirrors lining the Maximilian Room
on the Mezzanine were actually wedding gifts to the beautiful Princess Charlotte of Belgium
from Maximilian when she became Empress Carlota? Her likeness is on each of the mirrors
that line the room. This is my very favorite room at the Driskill. See the third photo below to
see the mirrors in the cake cutting photo.
I love to walk the corridors looking at all the paintings with some depicting historical moments
with a plaque describing the event. The suites are unique and are the perfect setting for
honeymoon nights and special occasions. The Cattle Baron Suite and Bridal Suite are the
perfect backdrops for wedding photos for the bridal party getting ready.
I could never count the amount of weddings I have had at The Driskill and hope for many
more. The staff is top notch and only add more reasons why this is my favorite wedding venue.
Be sure to visit during the holidays to see their grand tree in the lobby, enjoy their fantastic bar
area and be sure to appreciate such a treasure in Austin, I know I do.
Here is a photo from the Driskill Bridal Event last year. We decorated the ballroom along
with Bouquets of Austin as well as a few of our favorite weddings at the Driskill.
Here's to wishing The Driskill many more birthdays,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
this majestic property 17 years ago, I was smitten. I loved watching the renovations,
hearing about all the hidden doors, documents and photos that were discovered during
the renovations and the one of a kind hotel it is once again. There is remarkably history
throughout the hotel. Not many places can boast having the oldest working hotel in their
state, but The Driskill Hotel is the oldest hotel in the vast state of Texas. That alone is
quite an accomplishment. Not to mention how many glorious state balls, weddings, first
dates, honeymoon nights and the first Austin telephone call coming through to the Driskill.
Did you know that The Driskill is where Lyndon B.Johnson took Ladybird on their first date?
Did you ever notice the unbelievably beautiful golden mirrors lining the Maximilian Room
on the Mezzanine were actually wedding gifts to the beautiful Princess Charlotte of Belgium
from Maximilian when she became Empress Carlota? Her likeness is on each of the mirrors
that line the room. This is my very favorite room at the Driskill. See the third photo below to
see the mirrors in the cake cutting photo.
I love to walk the corridors looking at all the paintings with some depicting historical moments
with a plaque describing the event. The suites are unique and are the perfect setting for
honeymoon nights and special occasions. The Cattle Baron Suite and Bridal Suite are the
perfect backdrops for wedding photos for the bridal party getting ready.
I could never count the amount of weddings I have had at The Driskill and hope for many
more. The staff is top notch and only add more reasons why this is my favorite wedding venue.
Be sure to visit during the holidays to see their grand tree in the lobby, enjoy their fantastic bar
area and be sure to appreciate such a treasure in Austin, I know I do.
Here is a photo from the Driskill Bridal Event last year. We decorated the ballroom along
with Bouquets of Austin as well as a few of our favorite weddings at the Driskill.
Here's to wishing The Driskill many more birthdays,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
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