Not every wedding needs a dress code, a timeline, or a venue. Sometimes, it’s just about showing up in a place that feels good and saying “I do” in your own way.

That’s exactly what Sam and Jordan did at Mueller Lake Park — a leafy, relaxed, modern space just east of downtown Austin. Their 2025 Cakewalk wedding was low-key, stylish, and full of the kind of joy that doesn’t need a stage.

If you’re dreaming of something simple but memorable, this real Austin wedding might be exactly the vibe you’re looking for.

🌿 The Couple

Sam and Jordan are locals — longtime East Austin residents who met at a neighborhood concert and bonded over old film cameras and breakfast tacos. After getting engaged on a hike in the Hill Country, they knew they didn’t want a big production.

Just good energy, great photos, and a ceremony that felt honest. They found Cakewalk and knew immediately it was the right fit.

📍 The Location: Mueller Lake Park

Mueller is one of our favorite Austin elopement spots because it’s got everything: water, tall grass, open sky, public art, and just enough architecture to keep things visually interesting.

Sam and Jordan chose a quiet grove just off the walking trail, near the lake. We picked a shady spot under the trees with the water behind them and let the natural setting do the work.

No arch. No setup. Just the couple, their closest five friends, and a few ducks gliding by.

✨ The Ceremony

Their officiant (hey, that’s us) met them at the top of the trail and guided them down to the grove. Sam wore a tan linen suit and Jordan rocked a rust-colored jumpsuit with white sneakers. No frills — just intention.

They stood together, holding hands while the officiant shared a short, sweet ceremony that included a reading from their favorite book. They exchanged vows, kissed, and high-fived their friends.

Total runtime? About 15 minutes. Total emotional impact? Massive.

📸 The Photos

After the ceremony, our photographer led a short photo session around the park — easy, breezy, editorial-feeling without being fussy.

Candid portraits by the lake
Walking shots through the tall grass
Golden hour glow along the trail
One very good photo of Sam with an iced coffee in one hand and Jordan in the other

They didn’t pose so much as exist, and the camera followed. That’s our favorite kind of shoot.

🥂 The Celebration

No reception. Just a walk over to Colleen’s Kitchen for Southern food, cocktails, and toast-after-toast from their friends.

Someone brought a portable speaker and queued up Sam & Jordan’s favorite Beyoncé deep cut. Dessert was warm cookies and banana pudding.

And just like that — it was a wedding.

🧡 Why Mueller Works So Well

This spot is perfect for couples who want:

Nature, but not too rustic
Privacy without feeling isolated
Skyline views without the chaos
A location that feels like Austin

It’s great for groups under 20, and we can usually avoid permits if we keep it simple. You can be in and out in under an hour — or take a walk and let it stretch out a little longer.

Your Day, Your Way

Cakewalk weddings don’t follow a script. They’re for couples like Sam and Jordan who want their wedding to feel easy, personal, and 100% them — no drama, no clipboard.

If that sounds like your energy, we’d love to help make it real.

Thinking about a Mueller Park wedding? → Let’s plan it.

Real Austin Wedding: Laid-Back Vibes at Mueller Lake Park (2025)