La Bonne Vie Ranch - The Homestead

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

La Bonne Vie Ranch - Chapel and Reception Hall

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

It all started with a game called "Destiny 2," where Chase and Madison first connected as gaming friends. After a year of playing together, they realized they lived just 20 minutes apart. Chase took the chance and asked Madison out, and their first date at Bob's Steak House on January 22, 2022, sparked an immediate connection. When Madison's job took her to Austin, they navigated long-distance for a while until Chase found work and moved to join her. They've made the most of Austin, exploring music festivals, comedy shows, and local breweries. Their travels extended beyond the city, taking them across Texas, including Fredericksburg, as well as other states and countries. A trip to Scotland and England, inspired by Madison's love for travel, became a milestone when Chase proposed at Hampton Court Palace near London—a moment that marked the next chapter of their journey. We invite you to join us as we celebrate this new beginning.

Our Story

Photos

Jordan Lair Prochaska

Blake McMahan

Penelope Shay Prochaska

Kaden Lorber

Linc Palmer-Phillips

Wedding Party

Q + A

Flying in: We recommend flying into San Antonio or Austin airports; both are about 1 hour away. Driving in: Drive time from DFW to Fredericksburg is a little over 4 hours.

Travel

In October, there are many things to do in Fredericksburg, Texas, including outdoor activities, festivals, and visiting museums and wineries.&nbsp;

Explore the shops of Main Street Fredericksburg, which is the main drag through the town. There are many dining options for lunch, places for wine tasting, and a plethora of interesting shops!

Main Street Fredericksburg

Saturday October 18, starts at 11 am. Visit the website for more info!

Knights of Columbus Bestfest

National Museum of the Pacific War

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Wildseed Farms

We recommend making a reservation to do the 'cave tasting'. Their normal wine room is great too and usually has live music. The owners of the winery also own the wedding venue (La Bonne Vie), where some of their grapes are grown.

Slate Theory Winery

Tastings here are great and are paired with bites of food. They do typically require a reservation or else you'll have to wait!

Heath Sparkling Wines

Another favorite winery, no reservation needed!

The Edge

Signor Vineyards

Barons Creek Vineyards

Altstadt Brewery

So many wineries, so little time! There are literally 100's of wineries in the area. There is a shuttle called 290 wine shuttle that runs from downtown Fredericksburg out to the wineries on Hwy 290 east of town. See the website for more info.

290 Wine Shuttle

Things to Do

Registry

Please book your lodging as possible because October is a very busy month in Fredericksburg and accommodations may get more difficult to find the longer you wait. Book at least two nights and be there on Friday, October 17th to join us for a welcome party at the homestead on the La Bonne Vie property or book for one night and arrive in time for the big event on Saturday, which starts at 4:30pm.

Want to stay on property?

NOTE - THERE ARE SEVERAL CABINS AND ONE COTTAGE STILL AVAILABLE!There are limited accommodations at the wedding venue, please contact Lisa Lair (817-313-1695 or lisalair@hotmail.com) if interested in the booking one of the following: <a href="https://labonnevieranch.com/the-lodge/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Lodge</a> - FULL- 11 Individual King Bedrooms in the Lodge (Hotel-style accommodations next to the reception hall and chapel with shared kitchens and living areas), 2 night minimum for a total of $511.88.<a href="https://labonnevieranch.com/the-cabins/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Cabins</a>- 7 single king bedroom individual cabins (1/2 mile from the lodge) for a total of $511.88 for two nights.- 1 bunkroom cottage with 8 beds for $511.88 for 2 nights.<a href="https://labonnevieranch.com/the-cottages/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Cottages</a>- 1 two bedroom, two bath cottage (1/2 mile from the lodge) that can sleep up to 6-8 for $437.94 per night- 1 two bedroom, one bath cottage ADA (1/2 mile from the lodge) that can sleep up to 6 for $381.06 per night Coffee and continental breakfast will be available at the lodge. La Bonne Vie accommodation are $25-50 less per night on Sunday-Thursday if you would like to book extra time in Fredericksburg.

Other Accomodations

There are many rental home and hotel accommodation options in Fredericksburg. You may prefer to book via Airbnb or VRBO especially if you are booking for a party of more than 2 people. We have room blocks at the Holiday Inn Express and Sunday House Inn in downtown Fredericksburg.

<a href="fbglodging.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">God's Country Cabins </a>- close to La Bonne Vie - 4 individual cabins. Booking

<a href="https://www.bookonline.com/hotel/sunday-house-inn-and-suites?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAnpy9BhAkEiwA-P8N4hiaQJr0quro4sOsiKLl-6SJJAuCUK__1noWAgXTYsaDwDFbWrJLZRoCA_YQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sunday House</a> - Most affordable, located in downtown Fredericksburg. Please call 830 997-4484 and ask for Lair - McMahan Wedding Block to make reservations.

<a href="https://www.reservationcounter.com/hotels/show/6120366/holiday-inn-fredericksburg-tx/?cid=sem::TPRC::AW::Reservation_Counter_US_Midwest_Texas_Central_Texas::US_Texas_Fredericksburg_Holiday_Inn_Express_&amp;_Suites_Fredericksburg,_an_IHG_Hotel_did-6120366::holiday%20inn%20fredericksburg%20tx::e&amp;creative=649136733335&amp;device=c&amp;AdPos=&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=holiday%20inn%20fredericksburg%20tx&amp;utm_campaign=Reservation_Counter_US_Midwest_Texas_Central_Texas&amp;iv_=__iv_p_1_a_981229841_g_125934287518_w_kwd-316614408636_h_9027285_ii__d_c_v__n_g_c_649136733335_k_holiday%20inn%20fredericksburg%20tx_m_e_l__t__e__r__vi__&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAnpy9BhAkEiwA-P8N4u079UYvedqcRrKygMDDrZpMVOrSmBpNMgTPxDoZA0lLUMhsEjAq6BoCGmMQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Holiday Inn Express</a> - Downtown Fredericksburg. Please call 830 997-4484 and ask for Lair - McMahan Wedding Block to make reservations.

<a href="https://alberthotel.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAnpy9BhAkEiwA-P8N4oYk5C0m2hhixB6C422fEbnty2Txa1awxAhZ6T7bZ9yeF8RVciO2ARoClyIQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Albert Hotel</a> - The newest and nicest hotel in downtown Fredericksburg

Accommodations

TRANSPORTATION

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are sorry we will not be able to accommodate anyone that did not sign up for transportation·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Open Range Tours – David – 830-998-8102·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There will be three 15 passenger Vans picking up at various downtown locations&nbsp;Please be on time so you don’t miss the bus and the wedding!

Bus 1Pickup at Visitor Center – 302 E. Austin Street3:45&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zach and Allie Whittle·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Terry and Betty McGrath·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jack and Suzette Mueller·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Britney Mueller·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Andrea Mueller·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aaron Lowery·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kris and Brett Nelson4:15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kelye and Cindy Stites·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chase and Madisen Bielamowicz·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trey and Sophie Stites·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ryan, Annie and Olive Woods·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chet and Kelsi Wilson·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Audrey Harroun·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ashley Roper

Bus 2Pickup at Inn on Barron’s Creen – 308 S Washington St4:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David and Libby Harbin·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jay and Nancy Fry·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nick and Andrea Bell·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chance and Sherri Shoop·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greg and Chris Minteer·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sam and Judy Noel·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ryan and Alisha Rosse

Bus 3Pick up Sunday House – 501 E. Main4:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim and Teresa Thomas·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rick Miller·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kathy Farley&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David and Carmen Evans·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Andrew and Tessa Abokhair·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Suzanne SladePick up at Holiday Inn Express - 500 S. Washington4:10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Will Jenkins·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pete and Lorena O’Brien·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seth Grant·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Katelyn Kowald&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Madison & Chase

Madison & Chase

Registry

We are registered on Amazon, Pottery Barn, and Crate & Barrel.