You know this couple is bound for a lifetime of happiness because they started their day surrounded by all the ones who love them most. And all these lovely people pitched in to throw this adorable couple a day they will never forget. It’s just about the sweetest DIY we ever did see. It’s brimming with pretty details captured by Leah McEachern Photography and you can see all the rest right here in the full gallery.
From the Bride… Steven and I wanted to have a wedding that included all the wonderful talented friends and family we have. Photography, singing, flowers, catering, all the decor — the day was only made possible by the ones we love most! We couldn’t have imagined it any better!
Wedding Photography: Leah McEachern Photography / Ceremony: City Church International in Dallas, Texas / Reception: Lofty Spaces in Dallas, Texas / Floral Design: Stems of Dallas / Catering: Chef Michael Cate / Wedding Cake: Dennette Cate / Groom’s Cake: Delicious Cakes / Wedding Invitations: Meagan Adair Designs / Ceremony Music: Jillian Edwards / Wedding Dress: Watters via Lasting Bridal Couture / Hair + Makeup: Courtni Degener Hair Stylist
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Nothing quite makes my heart go pitter pat than a breathtaking location, and this wedding at Villa Antonia has my ticker on super overdrive. And when you add the sheer romantic wonderfulness of this Maggie Sottero gown with the terrace views of Texas Hill Country and florals from Bouquets of Austin? I just can’t handle all of the greatness this gallery has to offer. Find it all by Amy Weison Photography right here.
From the Bride… Patrick and I are high-school sweethearts, but we have known each other since elementary school. In August, we finally tied the knot on the hottest, most wonderful day in Austin, Texas. Our wedding was a unique and beautiful affair doused in white lace, candles, hand-painted vintage vases, beautiful blooming roses, small spurts of astilbe and dusty miller, and hanging crystals. We chose Villa Antonia, nestled in the Texas Hill Country just northwest of Austin, Texas, as our wedding day backdrop because of its romantic feel and surprising water features and viewpoints around every corner. Our outdoor ceremony was a bit warm, but the programs doubled as fans to provide our guests with a cool introduction to our bridal party. During the reception, dinner tables were decorated with an eclectic array of blush pink and ivory flowers that filled hand-painted bud vases, which mimicked vintage-milk glass. The candy buffet, with custom M & P candy bowls, was the perfect way to share our appreciation with our guests, as well as showcase our favorite sweet treats! The theme of our wedding was classic, elegant, beautiful love.
Wedding Photography: Amy Weison Photography / Wedding Venue: Villa Antonia in Jonestown, Texas / Floral Design: Bouquets of Austin / Wedding Day Coordination: Chelsea Rollert of iLove Wedding & Event Design / Catering: Creative Creations Catering / Wedding Invitations: Paper Source / Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero via Signature Bridal Salon / Bride’s Shoes: TOMS
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Okay, I know I may have too many girl crushes in my current list, but I just have to add this Bride to my favorite ladies of all time. How can I resist? She is breathtakingly beautiful in her Lazaro gown and exuding the most timeless kind of elegance, she is radiant in each image from Sara Donaldson. Oh, and the rest of the gallery? Gorgeous flowers at every turn from Bella Flora of Dallas with classic details of pearls, mercury glass, and silver aplenty by Shannon Schultz Events. Give your eyes all the glittery, shimmery lovely they could ask for right here.
From Shannon Schultz Events… An utterly romantic couple, Rachel and Dominic met at Pepperdine University in Malibu and were married at Piazza in the Village in Colleyville, Texas. Every design and planning meeting with this idyllically sweet couple was a breeze. Rachel asked for a natural and sophisticated wedding design: ivory, silver, pearls and overflowing branches. We framed the dance floor with birch trees, from which hung outdoor-inspired antique metal votive cups and strands of precious orchids. The centerpieces were a composite of tall birch trees with branches accented with white dendrobium orchids and surrounded with lush hydrangea, garden roses and to-die-for pastel dahlias.
Tradition and remembrance was an ongoing thread throughout the wedding details. The couple used items passed down from past generations, including the Scottish tartan remnant pinned inside the groom’s jacket and the vintage brooch displayed upon the delicately ruffled wedding cake. They also created their own “something old” details, such as the bride’s silver and pearl bouquet pins, which will remain in the family for years to come. Naturally, this adorable couple had to have a “Let Them Eat Cake” dessert bar, including dainty swan puffs, heavenly chocolate eclairs and mini fruit tarts. All were set on silver platters which glittered amongst mercury glass votives. We played “I Like Candy” by Bow Wow as they cut their cakes. The wedding favors were Italian wedding cookies made by the groom’s aunt. We wrapped each cookie with a tag stamped with the word “love.”
But the sweetest part of the evening may have been the surprise song that the groom sang to his bride right there on the dance floor, surrounded by all of their loved ones. It’s touching moments like those that make my job as a wedding planner incredibly rewarding.
Wedding Photography: Sara Donaldson / Wedding Venue: Piazza in the Village in Colleyville, Texas / Wedding Planning: Shannon Schultz Events / Floral Design: Bella Flora of Dallas / Officiant: Dr. Richard White / Wedding Cake: Creme de la Creme Cake Company / Wedding Stationery: Kate Reed Designs / Calligraphy: Blue Eye Brown Eye / String Trio: Serenata Strings / DJ: Groovin DJ / Transportation: From the Personal Collection of Chandler Smith / Wedding Dress: Lazaro via Stardust Celebrations / Hair + Makeup: Maelen Richie + Elan Makeup Studio / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Monique Lhuillier via Nordstrom / Bride’s Ring: Her Grandmother’s Wedding Band / Men’s Suits: Pronto Uomo via Men’s Wearhouse
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