Mike and his partner had been dating for 5 solid years after meeting at Crossfit. In 2018, during one of their yearly trips to Maine to visit his dad, he proposed at the top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, a surprise plan that even involved her parents waiting at the summit to congratulate them.

Shortly after the engagement, they stumbled upon a photo of a giant-hat tipi wedding in the UK while exploring Pinterest, which sparked their imagination for a whimsical festival-themed celebration. With their love for the outdoors, they chose Elm Pass Woods, transforming their 20-acre slice of Hill Country heaven into the enchanting venue for “Haws Wedfest.”