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Texas Inspired Rehearsal Dinner

Abby Larson — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:45:55 +0000

A lot of you know that I live in the beautiful city of Boston, Massachusetts. But for me, it’s Texas that will always feel like home. And when I saw this rehearsal dinner that the fabulous Courtney Caplan designed, I instantly became homesick for the Texas style that I know so well. And really hungry for guacamole.

The rehearsal was held at One World Theatre in Austin and Townsley Design decked out the space with chocolate suede sofas, ottomans and super chic pillows. The FABULOUS team at Petal Pushers (Little Black Book members, of course!) did all of the florals. It was catered by Kurant Events and was followed by Asleep at the Wheel…an award winning Texas swing band!

If you are lucky enough to be planning a wedding in Austin…Caplan Miller Events and Petal Pushers are THE BEST. I got to hang out with the girls at Engage ‘09 and not only are they wildly talented, they’re also really great people!

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Post categories: Casual Elegance, Wedding Planners & Designers

Upscale Backyard Wedding by Caplan Miller Events

Abby Larson — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:45:35 +0000

My obsession with all things yellow is somewhat new. Even when gray and yellow became color palette staples, I wasn’t completely sold. And to be honest, I am not sure what triggered the love affair. But whatever the cause, my love affair with all things yellow has been taken to an entirely new level thanks to this incredible wedding that the forever talented Courtney Caplan sent me…

I mean come on. How stinking cute is this? The yellow (I am thinking J Crew) dresses paired with the khaki suits. The perfect flowers designed by who else but Petal Pushers in Austin. The adorable bride and groom. It’s so lovable, it’s almost hard to believe! Oh and it looks really, really fun. Can’t beat that!

the amazing photographs were shot by Diana M. Lott Photography

Here are a few details from Courtney of Caplan Miller Events…

This is a wedding that I did in March in Austin, Texas at the bride’s parent’s home on Lake Travis. We first started designing this wedding by covering the entire back yard with a custom riser to cover their existing landscaping. We used white carpet, white staging and white dancefloor. Our ceremony took place on this platform and was then turned for the band, dancing and dessert later in the evening.

We used an iron chuppah that was covered in Texas smilax and yellow florals by LBB vendor, Petal Pushers – she created moss letters with their initials, hanging lanterns and shepherd hooks to line our aisle. Bridesmaids were in yellow JCrew dresses.

The guests were greeted with fresh lemonade before being ushered to their seats. The bride used a local Grammy award winner as her pianist (Floyd Domino) for ceremony and cocktail hour music.

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Post tags: Austin, Backyard, Caplan Miller, Diana Lott, Petal Pushers, Yellow
Post categories: Casual Elegance

Wedding Flowers by Petal Pushers

Abby Larson — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:07:43 +0000

Every now and then, I love to take a minute to brag about the incredible vendors that we have in our Little Black Book. It’s a part of Style Me Pretty that I am so proud of…the vendors are all handpicked by myself and my wonderful colleague, Michelle, by referrals from Style Me Pretty readers and industry insiders. It’s really developing into a beautiful collection of some of the country’s most talented vendors.

So, today, I thought that I would highlight the work of some of our Little Black Book florists! The first is Petal Pushers in Austin, Texas. I love this company….their work is completely fresh and elegant but totally approachable…

Check out the Petal Pushers website, as well as their wonderful blog for tons of ideas and inspirations!

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