Xena & Karl

Welcome Family and Friends

If you’ve found your way here, you hold a special place in our lives, and for that, we are deeply grateful. As we prepare to celebrate our union in a small, intimate ceremony, we’re mindful of keeping things simple and focused on our love and connection. In place of traditional gifts, we humbly invite contributions so that we can create a ceremony that honors our union with intention and supports the start of this new chapter together. Your thoughtful contribution—whether in the form of a kind message, your presence in spirit, or financial —means the world to us. Every gift, no matter the size, will go directly toward making this special day possible. Thank you for being part of our story and for holding space in your heart for us. With love and gratitude, Karl Gillenwater & Xena Mercado

When

2025-05-24

Gift Any Amount

A Celebration of Love and Connection

Your Thoughtful Contribution Helps Us Celebrate This Special Moment With Those Who Mean the Most.

Say Hello

• Congratulations on your lifetime partner! Love you and looking forward to witnessing yall beautiful ceremony.

  Monica Mercado

• Dear Xena and Karl, We are thrilled to hear about your celebration. Your love story is authentic and joyful, and we feel privileged to witness your journey together. We are happy to contribute to your ceremony to help create a beautiful atmosphere for your special day. Know that our thoughts and best wishes are with you as you take this significant step. We are excited to celebrate you. With love, Manuel and Bill

  Manuel Garza-Hoelscher & Bill Hoelscher

• Congrats Karl!!! We look forward to your special day!

  Matt and Maria Barker

• We look forward to y’all’s special day!

  Matt and Maria Barker

• So happy for you both. Such a joy to have a new niece. Love the company we share together. Look forward to many years of our family. Love you both

  Barbara Bryan

• Love you so much, Xena. You deserve all the happiness in the world. Wishing you both a long lifetime of adventure, love, and happiness.🥰😍

  Thelma Calder

Contact Us

Contact Xena & Karl via email

Wishlist

Help us create our dream wedding and honeymoon experience with any amount of donation!

• Honeymoon Skydiving

  Give the gift of an adrenaline-fueled adventure and let us leap into the extraordinary world of skydiving. It’s not just a gift; it’s a soaring journey into the sky.

• The Preserve Elephant Experience

  The Preserve provides intimate, meaningful experiences between people and animals that generate a level of caring that cannot be achieved any other way.

• Sound Bowls for the Ceremony

• AirBNB

  Absolute Charm Vacation Rentals was founded in Fredericksburg, Texas, and has been family-owned and operated since we opened in 2007.

• Wedding Photographer

• Couples Massage

• Wedding Decorations

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