Fifteen years in, they chose to do it again.
Not because they needed a big production. Not because anything was missing. But because time had added depth, and they wanted to mark it intentionally.
This vow renewal at Moon River Ranch, located north of Austin in Central Texas, reflected that mindset. It was intimate. It was deliberate. And it felt grounded in the land around it.
A Private Moment Before the Celebration
Before guests gathered, they exchanged private vows.
We loaded into a cart and drove to the edge of the property — away from the main buildings, past the open pasture, toward the river. The red clay hills framed the horizon. The water moved slowly behind them.
No décor. No chairs. Just space.
They stood facing each other with fifteen years behind them. The words were steady and specific. Less about promises of the future, more about what they had already built.
That quiet stretch of land held it well.
Why Moon River Ranch Works for Central Texas Weddings
Moon River Ranch sits just north of Austin, making it ideal for couples searching for a Central Texas wedding venue that feels removed but accessible.
It offers:
- Open acreage with river access
- Natural red clay terrain unique to this region
- Privacy for moments away from guests
- Flexible spaces for intimate weddings or vow renewals
For couples in Georgetown, Liberty Hill, Leander, or the greater North Austin area, it’s close without feeling suburban.
Intimate, But Not Small
The guest count stayed manageable, but the intention carried weight.
After their private vows, family and friends joined them for a ceremony that felt participatory and grounded. There wasn’t excess. There didn’t need to be.
Every part of the day felt considered. The setting. The pacing. The decision to renew vows publicly after sharing them privately first.
Central Texas Landscape as the Backdrop
One of the strongest elements of this day wasn’t décor — it was geography.
The red clay hills, the riverbank, the open sky. Central Texas has a distinct tone north of Austin. Less urban. More textured. Earthier.
By driving to the outskirts of the property for portraits, we used that landscape fully. The wind moved lightly across the grass. The hills gave depth to the background. Nothing distracted from them.
It didn’t need embellishment.
