Texas Wedding by Anahi Navarro Photography
I think Texas is in the running with California for prettiest weddings ever and this little number photographed by Anahi Navarro just might give it that extra nudge. Jaclyn and Ben, the fab couple behind the day, had a gorgeous outdoor celebration and managed to incorporate pretty floral parasols, green kicks and a marching band. Now that is some impressive party planning. Be sure to march on over to the gallery for more from Team Texas.
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When we walked through the door at our ten-year high school reunion in June of 2008, we never imagined we would find love inside. After spending the rest of the summer getting reacquainted, we began dating. Then one beautiful spring day on top of Enchanted Rock, we were engaged and wedding panning was in full swing. I know I stand with a countless number of people in saying that my wedding day was the happiest day of my life, but I really don’t know how else to describe it.
We knew from the moment we stepped out of the car at Puesta del Sol Sobre El Arroyo this was our venue. The breathtaking landscape combined with the natural rustic décor, was just what we were looking for. We both agreed on an outdoor ceremony and reception. Puesta del Sol, had everything we were looking for and we immediately saw ourselves standing under the arbor holding hands and saying our vows. Once we had the venue selected we began working on the theme and vision of our wedding day. Rustic-Vintage is what we coined our theme and it worked out flawlessly.
I knew from the beginning, I waned our wedding to be all about the details. So, our wedding consisted of a lot of Do it Yourself projects. We spent many late nights working in my mother’s dining room or garage. My parents home looked like an arts and crafts store. I got many of my DIY ideas from the numerous blogs I looked at daily. My favorite ones were Style Me Pretty and Green Wedding Shoes. One of our most favorite DIY projects was our wooden table number blocks. I had a vision of how I wanted them to look. Try explaining this to your fiancé, father and some of his buddies and you get many opinions. I wanted a wooden block with our initials, J&B and a number for each table. In the end, Ben and my father spent about 6 hours in the garage one cold night cutting, branding and staining the wooden blocks. The turned out perfect and everyone loved them. Ben admired his handy work so much he said he will make sure to put one out every year for our corresponding wedding anniversary, until we run out of numbers!!
I wanted our grand entrance to be special and unique. I decided to have a drumline complete with marching tubas lead us in.. Ben recruited several students of the Mercedes High School Marching Band help pull this surprise off. When were announced the drum line began playing a cadence and lead us out on to the dance floor. Our guests loved it, everyone had their hands in the air cheering with us as we got the party started.
Photography: Anahi Navarro / Event Planning: Valerie Vance Alaniz of Bridal Trends Weddings & Events / Hair and Makeup: Beautiful Brides by Rosemary / Linens: Dream Weddings / Venue: Puesta del Sol Sobre El Arroyo / Videographer: Five Star Productions / Caterer: Johnny Carinos
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I'm loving all the whimsical-ness! Particularly the bright green shoes, the marching band, and that bridal bouquet! But what really got me was the string light gazebo...so romantic, there are no words.
Hi--love all the pictures! Where are the bridesmaid's dresses from?
I'm from Texas so I have to agree that my home state is awesome for weddings....and everything else!!
Love her green wedding shoes matching his socks!
The marching band is beyond awesome.
I love all the colors :) and the green shoes..love that new trend! We wrote about it recently and I opted for Yellow myself on my big day!
the neckline on that bridal gown is SO SO SO pretty!
I was fortunate enough to have attended this beautiful wedding! It was the best wedding I have gone to!! The event, an incorporation of the bride's and groom's personalities, was everything a wedding should be!!! Amazing love felt in the air!!!
What brand are those amazing green shoes and where can I get a pair!?!?!? I would wear those beauties everyday...
I love love love this whole affair!!! Great wedding SMP!!
I NEED that umbrella!! What a beautiful wedding!
Can you tell me where you got the parasol with the vintage pattern?
I'm not normally a huge fan of green, but this wedding definitely has me changing my mind about that! Love the shoes and matching socks. Such a fun idea! And that parasol...amazing.
Yes!! Please do tell where the parasol is from!!! I must have it.
Where did the bride get her veil from?
The marching band is awesome. Could I get their name?
What a fun idea to have a marching band! And the green socks and shoes - very cute.
The best wedding ever !!!! i love everything and the couple look so in love that make everything look beautiful and of course all vendors are first class
Thank you all for the sweet compliments. The parasol was my photographers, I believe she got it at Anthropologie. My veil is from and Etsy Vendor- Brendas Bridal Veils. The students in the marching band were from my husbands school. They did and awesome job. Best Wishes to you all planning your wedding. Enjoy every moment and smile!!
Also where did you get the tree print?
hello ! I got the parasol @ anthropologie, they have lots of vintage inspired designs.
Happy wedding planning!
anahi :)
What a fun wedding...I just did a post on how to have fun at your wedding and not worry and stress so much. This wedding is def high on the fun list with a marching band and all the fun little details like the beautiful umbrella, the hang line of guests cards, and the lovely green shoes and socks!! Even the little things make you smile and have a fun wedding day! Great post! LOVE THIS! Thanks for sharing and making me smile! LOVE THOSE GREEN HEELS! Beautiful bride, groom and wedding party! Congrats!
Does anyone know how to fold the napkin arrangements like (above) in the purple?!?
Where is your dress from? I absolutely love love it!
We had such a fun time filming this wedding. You can view the video at our wedding blog at
http://fivestarweddingfilms.com/blog/?p=35
It was such a great group of vendors, definitely top notch.
Love, love, loving the wooden gazebo covered in lights, such a romnatic setting for a first dance, it's absolutely gorgeous, congratulations Jackie and Ben!
I would love to know where those shoes are from! I have been on the hunt for super cute green shoes for the better part of a year for my wedding!
I love this look! Please, please, please tell me where to find those shoes and those bridesmaid dresses! I've been searching for green shoes and bridesmaid dresses that I like forever.
Hey Girls! I found the shoes! Actually, my mom found them, but they are by Nina and called Electra. The color is apple green and can be found on Zappos.com!
Have fun!
Yes, the shoes are from Nina and they were awesome. The bridesmaid dresses are from JCPennys last year, so I dont know if they will be easy to find. Best of Luck to you all on your wedding day.
Love the umbrella!! Where did you get it from?
Where is the bride's dress from/designer....it's by far the most beautiful dress I have ever seen!