Lili
and
Waseem
We Cannot Wait To Celebrate With You!
Together with their families, Lili Byrne and Waseem Shabout joyfully invite you to their wedding and retreat at Enchanted Rock.
THE WEDDING AND RETREAT
November 7-9, 2025
To be hosted at Trois Estate
Near Austin, TX
Itinerary
Friday, the 7th of November
Guest Arrival and Welcome
at 4pm in the afternoon
Haldi Rodeo
at 5pm in the afternoon
Mehndi and Dinner
at 6pm in the evening
Saturday, the 8th of November
Optional* Yoga and Soundbowls
at 9:00 in the morning
Guest Arrival and Lunch
at 1:00 in the afternoon
Baraat (Procession) and Ceremony
at 2:30 in the afternoon
Cocktail and Portraits Hour
at 4:00 pm in the afternoon
Reception and Performances (Sangeet)
at 6:00pm in the evening
Saloon After Party
from 10:00pm in the evening
Sunday, the 9th of November
Optional* Enchanted Rock Hike
at 9:00 am in the morning
Nikah Ceremony and Brunch
at 10:30 am in the morning
Guest Departure
at 1:00 pm in the afternoon
The Venue
Trois Estate
The Venue
The Trois Estate (pronounced "Troyce") is a village compound with some of the best views of Enchanted Rock that there are. It is a wildly imaginative and sprawling complex with nods to the American Old West, Tuscany, Santa Fe, and Spain’s Gaudi. It is an ode to a different time; it is Texas and Italy embraced in a kiss.
Fredericksburg
The Town
Fredericksburg is a scenic pioneer town 30 minutes drive from our venue. It offers a unique blend of history, locally-owned shops, award-winning wineries, and hill country charm. Our recommended hotels are located in Fredericksburg, we hope you will enjoy your time in this cute Texas town.
Enchanted Rock
The View
Enchanted Rock is a unique natural area and State Park with a massive pink granite dome and hundreds of archaeological sites exist human visitation here for thousands of years, and a place of wonder and mystery for millennia. Our venue is one of the only structures in the park, we will enjoy the undisturbed beauty of the park all weekend long.
Accommodation
Our wedding vision is to bring together family from all the different parts of our lives to celebrate, deepen connections, and create new memories. To help make that possible, we will have a shuttle running between the venue and our recommended hotels in downtown Fredericksburg on Friday and Saturday.
We recommend choosing a hotel within this area so you can easily take advantage of the shuttle service! Some great options are:
Best Western Plus Fredericksburg — 314 E Hwy St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Comfort Inn & Suites Fredericksburg — 723 S Washington St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fredericksburg — 1465 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Staying nearby will make it simple to come and go, spend more time together, and enjoy the charm of Fredericksburg all weekend long. Please reach out to Lili and Waseem with any questions as you plan your stay.
Attire
What Should I Wear To The Wedding?
We're celebrating in the Texas Hill Country, and we invite you to dress in a way that feels expressive, festive, and a little bit adventurous!
The vibe all weekend long is Western-SouthAsian-Arab fusion. A joyful blend of cowboy boots and kurtas, denim and dupatas, prairie florals and handblock prints. You’ll see guests in a wide mix: lehengas and layered dresses, linen suits with a bolo tie, concho belts, and sarees worn with boots.
Bring comfortable shoes (cowboy boots, sandals) for dancing and walking outdoors.
Cowboy hats, western jewelry or belts, and layering pieces can add flair—we love a statement!
Checkout our Pinterest boards to get inspired!
Friday
Muted dusk shades.
Color Palette: Black, brown, chestnut, and charcoal
Dress Code: Elevated Casual with a twang
We kick off our party as the sun starts to set! Henna will be applied and a mechanical bull will be rode!
Our Story
“Cause we were just kids when we fell in love…"
I guess you could say it all started with cross country...
Lili had a long drive. Waseem lived ten minutes away — and still usually arrived after her. She’d already be on the trail, and he’d have to guess which way she went, then run and hope he’d chosen right.
The best mornings were the ones when he did — when they got to finish together. He’d sprint so hard to catch her, there wasn’t much breath left for conversation. But that part never mattered. Running beside her was enough.
Later, it was Lili’s turn to chase Waseem — down hallways, into classrooms, wherever he might be holding court that day. He was always up to something: getting teachers to talk about their passions instead of their lectures, stringing hammocks in the courtyard, and playing trombone interludes at pep rallies that left everyone laughing.
High school wasn’t the end of their story. Both chose Boston for college — separately, at first. But on Waseem’s first day of orientation, he FaceTimed Lili, beaming: “Meet everyone on my floor!” Nearly every face on that call is here today. That’s how Waseem loves — by pulling people close and keeping them there.
In Boston, they grew. They both studied abroad (on opposite sides of the world). Lili became a certified yoga instructor. Waseem built an agency from the ground up. And through all of it — the highs and the hard parts — they grew closer.
After graduation, they became a “cross country” couple again — this time literally. In the pandemic, they put their life in friend's car and took off. Lili planned bucket list stops; Waseem brought humor and a deep trust in the flow of things. They road-tripped through national parks, worked from cafés, and made every day feel like a big adventure.
Eventually, they came home. Turns out, after years of defending “four real seasons,” they are Texans at heart. Austin gave them their first true home. Their first apartment. A city they fell in love with — and now get to share with all of you.
Since then, the stories haven’t stopped.
They’ve traveled to 20 countries — including Ireland, India, and Iraq; their ancestral homelands. They've hiked hundreds of sunsets, collected dozens of polaroids, added many lbs (or kgs) to their max lifts, lived out of two medium suitcases, and refined a short list of baby names.
On November 8, 2024 — exactly ten years after Waseem asked Lili to Homecoming — they held a private civil ceremony. It was quiet and full of meaning, shared only with parents, siblings, and grandmother. They made a vow not just to each other, but to their families — to begin weaving them together.
But they always knew there would be this day, too — where their love could expand to hold everyone who had held them over the years. And now, one year later, we are here with you — the people who made this life possible.
High school friends. College friends. Travel companions. Austin crew. Family from near and far. We’ve always believed our friends would become each other’s friends, and our families each other’s families.
So today, on the one-year anniversary of our ten-year anniversary, the two kids who fell in love ask you — the people they love most — to bless and sanctify their marriage.
With Love
Cash Registry
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for. We feel so fortunate to begin this next chapter already surrounded by deep love and the people who’ve shaped our lives. If you feel moved to mark this moment with a gift, we’d be honored by anything that helps us begin our marriage in the spirit of adventure! Thank you for helping us celebrate this new chapter with so much joy and abundance.
Morning Coffee in a New City - Fuel for early strolls and people watching at corner cafes
Museum of Gallery Admission - Art, history, beauty. Lili's favorite way to explore a new city
Two Bike Rentals for the Day - Wherever wheels and whimsy take us. Waseem's favorite way to explore a new city
Dinner with a View - A sunset table on our honeymoon awaits
Day Trip to Somewhere Magical - Help us wander further, a volcano, vineyard, or village, maybe?
Boutique Stay Upgrade - Fluffy bathrobes and views of the monuments
Honeymoon Flight Fund - Thank you for helping us get to and from our dreamy destination
Waseem's Motorcycle Fund - Waseem loves to ride (but mostly repair...) his vintage vehicles
Lili's Camera Fund - Lili has always loved photography and has so much fun with a DSLR on their adventures
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