2026 Wed Society Austin Wedding Of The Year
Featured In This Article:
We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2026 Wed Society Austin Wedding of the Year! After three days of head-to-head voting on Instagram Stories, one incredible celebration captured the hearts of our Austin wedding community with its unforgettable details, vibrant design, and the amazing talent of our local wedding vendors.
Congratulations to Taylor and Drake Plunkett, whose colorful, personality-filled wedding has officially earned the title of Austin’s 2026 Wedding of the Year!
Up next, this winning Austin wedding will move on to be considered for Wed Society’s 2026 National Wedding of the Year!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, to our wonderful couple, and to the talented team of wedding professionals who brought this celebration to life!
A Closer Look at Taylor & Drake’s Wedding
Bursting with color, personality, and unforgettable details, Taylor and Drake’s Austin wedding was anything but ordinary! Thoughtfully planned and designed by Bianca Nichole and Co, the celebration brought together playful design elements, meaningful traditions, and plenty of opportunities for guests to join in on the fun. The wedding weekend began with out-of-town guests enjoying accommodations at Fairmont Austin.
Taylor embraced modern bridal elegance with a beautiful hair and makeup look by Think Brink Beauty, perfectly complementing the colorful celebration ahead.
The design was all about vibrant hues, unexpected textures, and thoughtful details. Loot Rentals provided chic ceremony seating beneath playful fringed umbrellas, while linens from Premiere Events added another layer of texture and color to the reception. Guests were welcomed with a creative “Shake It to Your Seat” seating chart featuring custom tambourines, setting the tone for a lively evening of celebration. Inside, statement floral arrangements, woven chandeliers, warm candlelight, and a bold geometric dance floor made the reception space just as memorable.
The personal moments were every bit as special as the design. Drake’s grandfather, lovingly known as PawPaw, officiated the ceremony, making their walk down the aisle even more meaningful. As the evening unfolded, Peak Beverage kept the drinks flowing while guests celebrated on the dance floor before sending the newlyweds off beneath a sea of sparklers.
When reflecting on the wedding planning experience, Taylor shared a piece of advice for future couples:
“Enjoy the process because the day goes so fast! And hire an amazing team. It’s worth it.”
— Taylor Plunkett
With a celebration this full of joy, thoughtful details, and personality, it’s easy to see why Taylor and Drake captured the hearts of Austin’s wedding community!
Photo// Camera Shi
Other Local Vendors:
The Grand Lady, Grand Lady Floral, Polkadots Bakery, Root Cellar Catering Co., moontowerentertainment, flourish.creative.studio, Design To Flourish, Matchmaker Band, Elegant Limousine & Charter, Ruiz Cigars And Rollers, Bee Lavish Vintage Event Rentals, Imperial Floors, Table Manners, PS The Letter, Musical Discovery Chamber Players Of Austin
