Be still my heart. I love this next wedding so much I could marry it. It is the PERFECT example of an insanely stylish couple mixed with casual elegance and the most perfect rustic detailing. Throw in fabulous photography from our favey faves, The Nichols, and I think we might have a home run here. Scratch that, we most definitely have a home run. And that rose colored dress? Don’t even get me started.
{Be sure to check out the gallery for more loveliness from this happy, happy day}
We wanted to create an atmosphere that highlights what is rustic and natural about the ranch and its hill country surroundings without having it look produced. No glitz – just the nostalgic, old school country thing like a saloon or if Waylon Jennings and Woody Allen traded stories on Frida Kahlo’s back porch. Our officiant (an artist cousin from New York) summed up our vision in the ceremony when he said: The two great strands and strains for Americans are always rugged individuals and community spirit. How fitting that Amanda and Jamie chose Texas for their wedding, living as they do in New York – the beating heart of all things communitarian – and returning to the Lone Star State – the fierce core of rugged individualism. We did not want a DJ or a “wedding band.” We wanted the real thing. Austin country greaser Jesse Dayton and his band played their own gems, as well as The Cars (our first dance), The Pogues (our second dance), and a downright twangy rendition of Hava Nagila.
And here are some other details:
Attire-wise, Amanda was against wearing white or ivory from the beginning. She had a dress custom made in a dusty rose stretch satin georgette. And how about that hair?! When in doubt, go pompadour.
Jamie looked devilishly handsome in a dark blue suit by Paul Smith (and matching bow tie for that dapper, old-tyme charm).
For the ceremony music, Jamie’s father bagpiped us in and out.
Our two specialty drinks were Prickly Pear Margaritas (Amanda) & Manhattans (Jamie), and In lieu of a champagne toast, we opted for the Tequila shot.
The centerpieces were a mish-mash of apothecary bottles, old jars, and tin cans – reflecting our love for oddities and found objects.
The dinner was colorful Mexican fare served family-style by Royal Fig.
No traditional cake. For dessert we had a late night ice cream and cupcake bar, with Jamie’s favorite Breyer’s Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream (served out of the carton) and Amanda’s choice of mini cupcakes from Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop in Austin.
The typeface of the escort cards was reminiscent of an old telegram. They were hung on a clothesline. Instead of “table numbers” we had “table people,” utilizing iconic images of people that inspire the two of us. From Steve McQueen and J.D. Salinger to Edith Head and Pele.
The full list of table people: Waylon Jennings, J.D. Salinger, Edith Head, Pele, Thelonious Monk, Modigliani, Mark Twain, Hemingway, Mark Messier, Thurman Munson, Willie Nelson, John Cleese, Woody Allen, Frida Kahlo, Joe Strummer, Steve McQueen, Jon McEnroe, Woody Guthrie.
Photography: The Nichols / Venue: Vista West Ranch / Coordinator: Lizze Belle Event Management / Catering: Royal Fig / Florals: Petal Pushers / Cupcakes: Sugar Mama Bakeshop / Makeup: Mandy Morrison / Band: Jesse Dayton
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I heart vista west ranch in a big way!
The details are stunning! Love the centerpieces w/ musicians i guess? Is that Willie Nelson? interesting..
wow wow wow. that space (the ranch) is ridiculous. this wedding is ridiculous. I love the rustic antique feel and the antique bottles, the tin cans...love.
nevermind..it's not just musicians...LOL
the florals are sooo romantic! exactly what I want :)
What a lovely wedding! But oh my.. those shoes!!! Who or where are they from??
I absolutely ADORE this wedding.
I am now considering having a desitnation wedding in Texas!! Why can't we have a venue like this is California?
Texas is the place to be! I love that dress and the florals...soooo romantic.
Love the dress. The bride looks stunning.
What a photographer's dream to shoot! As soon as I saw Amanda's dress, I knew it was going to be a fabulous wedding! Thanks for featuring our work!
I LOVE the purple shoes...can you tell me who makes them? Beautiful photos!
My favorite part are the menus that look like receipts!
Simply Elegant! Thanks for sharing.
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OMG, she is GORGEOUS.
That setting is AMAZING!! Love it all!! :)
If this were my wedding, I would feel amazing and have absolutely no wants!
the dress, the shoes, the cuff, the clothes pin placecards!! don't get me started on the reception venue. I could live in this wedding!
I would love to know where those beautiful shoes are from!
I love everything about this wedding. I guess that's why I live in Austin :)
It doesnt get much cooler than Bryers out of the carton and a pompadour. Top off with a non-white dress and you have been nominated for the cool bride hall of fame! LOVE it!
Her shoes are from J. Crew. They're navy blue, but look a little purple-ish with the vintage processing I ran. Aren't they great?!?
I am in LOVE with this wedding. The 'table people' vs numbers is genius.
Oh my god, THE DRESS!
Love the dress!!! amazing choice! :)
Gorgeous wedding!! Could anyone please tell me what typeface they used for the menus??
love her dress - beautiful photography of a beautiful couple on their wedding day!
I LOVE the whole concept of this great wedding event!! How unique!! Amazing attention to all the TEXAS detail!! LOVE IT!!
THis is a wonderful area. In fact my mom lives right up the road. Seeing this venue makes me want to marry there!
have you ever seen such umaazing hair on a bride before? l.o.v.e. it.
The reception setup is beautiful! Oh those little details make this a wonderful event
love the "table people"...where did you find the similar prints of each table person? i mayj ust have to copy you. thanks.
Glad you like them. They were one of my favorite details. Luckily for us, our best man is amazing at photoshop. He did a ton of research to find the images, which were all very different form each other intially. And then he made them all look similar. We were super happy with the way they turned out. Good luck!
Wow...what a stunning venue. Awesome pics!
wow, a non-white wedding dress... how daring and non-traditional
Love that red skirt!
I adore the uniqueness of this couple and how they let that shine through on their wedding day... from the table pictures to the dusty rose color of her dress. I also love the venue! Beautiful!!
Any idea where the beautiful bride got her dress made? I'm planning a wedding in Austin and looking for a super seamstress to make my dress! I'd love any suggestions!
My heart melts seeing weddings like these. I have a thing for non-white bridal gowns, they always seem so chic and stylish. But red!! wowzer it's a bold bride that wears red but this gorgeous chick pulls off sublimely.