Texas Weddings

It doesn’t get more darling than this pretty little fête, it just doesn’t. It’s a DIY detail-fest done oh so right, and every image from Nicole Ryan Photography makes me want to squeal with excitement. Excitement for this adorable duo and excitement because I know this pretty party is sure to inspire brides-to-be out there! It doesn’t hurt that it is filled to the brim with love, which makes for one sweet as can be full gallery!

From the Bride… Because our careers took us out of the city we fell in love in and with, we decided to have a “destination” wedding back in Austin where we could give our friends and families the opportunity to see what we love so much about this place. We had decided on a brunch wedding, not only for the cost savings, but because it gave us the opportunity to spend more time with our family and friends. And let’s face it: how much fun is a bloody mary bar?!

From the beginning, we decided on a budget wedding, so we knew to keep our costs low by DIYing most things, which allowed us to have all the details we wanted at a fraction of the cost. Rich and I are both geeks about maps, and they were especially fitting with our love for travel, so they were a key part of our decor: in the bunting, the paper roses, a rolled-up scroll containing a note from my husband … I actually thought a “adventurous vintage travel” theme was an original idea (silly me) until we found so many brilliantly put together weddings on the blogs. From there, we pulled together different ideas (like the burlap and mercury glass tablescape appropriated from an SMP wedding!) that seemed to flow well with the feel of the venue. Our programs were one of my favorite details — they were kraft paper envelopes printed with the ceremony details, and inside held a handful of lavender seeds. Our guests showered us with them as we walked down the aisle together. Design the Details did the design, and I printed them out and sewed them together. Because I am crazy. :)

The venue, Cedar Bend Events, and its proprietors were absolutely incredible to work with!  While all of the inspiration and planning came from us, Jillian (of Cedar Bend) exceeded our expectations as our day-of coordinator and decorator. Nicole Ryan did such an amazing job of capturing the whole day with her images. We felt so incredibly comfortable with her, and our families are still singing her praises. The most important detail of our wedding was that our guests have a fantastic time celebrating with us. We all enjoyed playing washers and bocce ball on the lawn, the fabulous spread of food and drinks, and LOTS of bluegrass and two-stepping (hey, it’s Texas!), courtesy of the Bee Creek Boys. We couldn’t have asked for a better day.

Wedding Photography: Nicole Ryan Photography / Wedding Venue: Cedar Bend Events in Austin, Texas / Event Design + Planning: The Bride & Groom / Flowers: H-E-B / Catering: Pink Avocado / Wedding Cake: Central Market / Wedding Invitations: DIY by the Bride / Programs: Design the Details + The Bride / Furniture Rentals: Vintique Rentals / Band: Bee Creek Boys / Wedding Dress: Watters / Bride’s Shoes: Caparros

Natural beauty runs a plenty at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. From sweeping vistas to the flowers and wildlife that populate this little spot; it’s the bees knees of Texas and it makes for quite the lovely wedding backdrop. A backdrop that set the stage for blushing pink details by Bliss by Kira, garden roses and hydrangeas galore by Petal Pushers and all photographed to sheer wedding perfection by The Nichols. They have a whole lot more of those images we so adore in the full gallery. Click right here!

From the Bride… At the start of our wedding planning, Sam and I knew only that we wanted to have a beautiful outdoor ceremony and reception. We thought the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin provided an ideal romantic ambiance in a gorgeous natural setting. The weather on our special day was ideal; the daytime was sunny and bright, and our evening reception was comfortably cool. The guests were even treated to dancing in the courtyard under a full moon! Sam and I chose a wedding theme that complemented the natural beauty of the venue rather than trying to compete with it. Our wedding planner Kira Sauer, owner of Bliss by Kira, provided invaluable guidance to transform our dreams into reality. We wanted an elegant yet understated vibe to accompany our special day. Kira skillfully integrated my modern taste with Sam’s rustic aesthetic to create a truly unique formal event with the relaxed feel of a garden party. Most importantly, our wedding was a phenomenal celebration of our love shared with our closest friends and family.

Wedding Photography: The Nichols / Wedding Venue: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas / Wedding Coordination, Design + Decor: Bliss by Kira / Floral Design: Petal Pushers / Wedding Cinematography: Capital Wedding Video / Catering: Rosemary’s Catering / Wedding Cake: Stardust Pastry / Band: Dysfunkshun Junction / Wedding Dress: Ella

One glance at the gilded horn decor and you might as well stick a fork in me because I am done. But that’s merely the tip of this glamorous iceberg. From a Bride that so seamlessly blended her mother’s vintage mantilla veil and a fabulous pair of Chanel caged heels to a reception designed by Misty Duncan Events that is the definition of modern classic with a decidedly gilded twist, this is our happy place. It’s a gorgeous display of wedding goodness captured by The Nichols and you can see it all right here!

From the Bride… Michael and I live in New York City, but we travel to Austin, Texas, often to visit my family. We both love it so much that we decided the night we got engaged that a hill country celebration would be perfect for us. My dear friend Misty, from Misty Duncan Events, helped us plan and execute what was truly our dream wedding. The most important part to us was the ceremony itself. We had a traditional Catholic mass/ceremony, and we included some Hispanic traditions like the exchanging of the arras (coins that represent the groom’s promise to provide for his family, and the bride’s promise to properly use and care for their money) and the traditional lasso (a figure-eight loop that is placed over the bride and groom to represent a lifetime of unity). What was also very special was that I wore my mother’s veil that she wore when she married my dad 42 years ago! And for my wedding gown, I was lucky enough to have the privilege of working with Monique Lhuillier! Using mom’s veil as our starting point of inspiration, Monique designed my absolute dream gown. And not only is she extremely talented, but she’s also genuinely kind and beautiful inside and out. I wore Chanel booties for the ceremony, but changed into my sparkly fibi & clo’s (the company I c0-founded with my husband) for the dance party.

After a very emotional and sweet ceremony, it was time to celebrate our Cinco de Mayo wedding! From the moment we saw the gorgeous Lake Travis views at Villa Del Lago, we knew that was it. I told Misty we wanted the vibe to be inspired by our favorite French designer, Philippe Starck. I tried to think about what he would do if he designed a hotel in Austin. So from the gold spray-painted deer antlers to the peacock-colored tufted bench to the cowhide rugs over French furniture, the result was a chic French/Texas vibe. We tried to make it as personal as we could, so we named each section of our long family-style table after our favorite NYC restaurants. Each had an envelope that told personal stories about each restaurant and our favorite things to order. And then inside the envelope were the business cards, so friends and family could share in these memories when they come visit us. We also love sugar, so our sweets table was filled with three different cake flavors and all our personal favorites like Univ. of Texas Longhorns sugar cookies (my fave) and s’mores tarts (Michael’s fave). And each guest left with a bag of traditional Mexican wedding cookies. Looking back, we still can’t believe how lucky we are to have been surrounded by so much love from our friends and family that weekend. Seeing everyone hanging out together having a good time is what we’ll remember more than anything. That kind of support system meant the world to us, and we’ll never forget that.

Wedding Photography: The Nichols / Ceremony: Saint Mary Cathedral in Austin, Texas / Reception: Villa Del Lago in Austin, Texas / Wedding Coordination + Design: Misty Duncan Events / Catering + Floral Design: Whole Foods / Wedding Cake: Stardust Pastry / Rentals: Loot Vintage Rentals + Marquee Rents / Transportation: Antique Limousines of Austin /Band: Hot Sauce ATX / Accommodations: Four Seasons Hotel Austin + W Austin Hotel / Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier / Shoes: Chloe and fibi & clo / Makeup: Lindsey Hartley / Groom’s Tuxedo: Ralph Lauren

This show stopping southern soiree by AJH Photography has won my heart. I just love a wedding with all the fixings, complete with the belly dancer Amara, a Bobalu Cigar Co. bar and all! On top of the all the fun, this wedding has true style and grace from the bold floral arrangements by Bouquets of Austin to the impressive light design by Illios Lighting. Talk about a double threat! You’ll want to head over to the full gallery on this one, trust me.

And Filming Austin did a beautiful job capturing the bride and groom’s happiness:

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From AJH Photography… The Four Seasons is always an amazing place to host a wedding, but this was easily one of the most elegant and elaborate events that I have seen. Rhainna and Karim planned the entire wedding all the way from Nigeria with some expert help from an amazing wedding coordinator in Austin. Over the last year and a half or so, vintage-style weddings have ruled the Austin wedding scene. The class and sophistication of this celebration is not standard for Austin, but formal ballroom style weddings are coming back in a big way.  The mix of Lebanese and Texas charm made this wedding one of a kind.

Wedding Photography: AJH Photography / Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Austin in Austin, Texas / Event Design + Planning: Pearl Events Austin / Event Design + Production: Townsley Designs / Floral Design: Bouquets of Austin / Officiant: Mike Reinhart / Wedding Cinematography: Filming Austin / Wedding Cake: Polkadots Cupcake Factory / Wedding Invitations + Programs: Details Austin / Pianist: Andrew Grainger / Ceremony Music: Musical Discovery / DJ: Look No Further Entertainment / Lighting: Illios Lighting / Rentals: Premiere Party Central / Belly Dancer: Amara / Cigar Rolling: Bobalu Cigar Co. / Carriage: Austin’s Die Gelbe Rose Carriage / Wedding Dress: Alfred Angelo + Custom Additions by Geri Vela of Alexia Gavela Bridal / Hair + Makeup: Erica Gray

When you pair She-N-He Photography and Design and Mercury Hall and then top it off with a seriously stylish duo, you just KNOW you are about to see some wedding magic. This pretty party does not disappoint…not in the very least. It’s bright, it’s vibrant, it’s full of fab details and it’s full of love – making for a gallery of wedding magic worthy of some serious quality time today!

From She-N-He Photography and Design… She is a teacher and he is a co-founder of the internet start-up Forecast. They are ridiculously loved by their friends and family and silly adored by each other. Mercury Hall was a beautiful backdrop for their brunch nuptials on what was a perfect March morning to tie the knot. Marlene and her bridesmaids spent the morning at Hotel San Jose feeling “easy breezy” and getting their hair and makeup done by Kathryn Lyons and Houston Puryear, respectively. Their friend and officiant, Jason Callahan, delivered a beautiful service to unite the beloved couple. A reading from The Velveteen Rabbit rounded out the service. They chose Kerbey Lane to cater their delicious brunch. Yum. With a nod to Eric’s childhood home in Pennsylvania, the delicious (and gorgeous) pies and cakes were provided by Quacks and Sao Paulo’s, respectively. POLLEN provided the beautiful succulent, billy ball, and peony-filled bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages. The rest of the floral decor was subtle and elegant from Austin Flower Company. Friend and DJ R.J. Johnson played an awesome, tailored mix of tunes complete with Italian pop hits for Marlene’s “Italian Crew.” This entire divine event was pulled together by their coordinator, Linda Huynh, yet another friend.

Wedding Photography: She-N-He Photography and Design / Wedding Venue: Mercury Hall in Austin, Texas / Event Planning: Linda Huynh, Friend of the Couple / Bouquets, Boutonnieres + Corsages: POLLEN / Other Flowers: Austin Flower Company / Officiant: Jason Callahan, Friend of the Couple / Catering: Kerbey Lane Cafe / Pies: Quacks / Wedding Cake: Sao Paulo’s Restaurante / DJ: R.J. Johnson, Friend of the Couple / Wedding Dress: J.Crew “Tatiana” / Hair: Kathryn Lyons / Makeup: Houston Puryear (512-709-8603)

Who doesn’t love a ballerina!? They are sweet, romantic and exude grace, elegance and class. Combine the already beautiful ballerina with a stunning stylized shoot by Forever Photography Studio and it’s a win-win for amazing inspiration. Elements such as the angelic table scape and delicate floral arrangements by Visual Lyrics all mirror each other to provide us with a tasteful, cohesive story of romance and style. For more awe-inspiring photos, visit the full gallery here!

And be sure to check out the gorgeous film from Lizama Videography:

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From Lacy Pool + Jessica Epstein of Grayson Elise…We could not be any more in awe of the final product of this stylized shoot. The indulgence in couture design is almost tangible throughout the unbelievable images by Forever Photography Studio, and the collaborative efforts of this elite styling team transfers to yet again, a beyond perfect stage. The elaborate table setting, complete with original chair covers designs by Vintique Rentals, is a statement of beauty in itself, but overflowing with delectable sweets by Hill Country Cakery, this dessert buffet instantly translates into a masterpiece. Each flower arrangement and bloom were carefully selected and placed among the array of antique glassware and chic china pieces. Visual Lyrics took floral decor to another level of amazing. Textured stationery in gray and pink hues from Bittersweet Design Boutique decorate the table with thoughtful “what nots” and lovely product descriptions. These additions add dimension and exquisite detail.

Among the settings, there was a staged, fully-decorated antique mantle, adorned with florals, mirrors and feminine details throughout, which easily allowed for our handsome “groom” to admire his beautiful “bride.” The fainting couch is a beyond magical seating placement to showcase the fullness of the tulle skirt, reminiscent of a tutu.

Vintage ballerina-inspired pieces are scattered throughout this dramatic setting at the The Texas Women’s Federation, and the designer wardrobe carries the theme beautifully. The blush-toned Alita Graham ball gown sparkles with a fully-beaded, strapless bodice and a layered tulle skirt that glides over the wooden floors with the utmost grace. The exaggerated ballet bun hairstyle is surrounded by a satin beaded headband designed by Grayson Elise. The pink hues in her makeup palette and her strong brow translate into the look of a ultra-feminine dancer who exudes confidence and poise. Hair expert Jen Hoover and makeup artist Maris Malone Calderon beautifully brought this look to life. The artistry of Lizama Videography brings movement into this masterpiece of a shoot, giving a already uber-romantic setting the addition of subtle glances and gliding.

Photography: Forever Photography Studio / Photo Shoot Venue: The Texas Women’s Federation Mansion in Austin, Texas / Styling: Lacy Pool + Jessica Epstein of Grayson Elise / Floral Design: Visual Lyrics Floral Artistry / Cinematography: Lizama Videography / Wedding Cake + Treats: Tamara Waxler of Hill Country Cakery / Stationery Design: Bittersweet Design Boutique / Furniture + Decor: Vintique Rentals / Wardrobe: Alita Graham via Serendipity Bridal / Hair: Jen Hoover of Pearl Salon / Makeup: Maris Malone Calderon

When the venue is Barr Mansion and the photographer is Mike Reed Photo it’s a given that we’re in for a very special treat. Well, this wedding definitely raised the bar to an entirely new level. Nothing tugs at my heart more than a southern wedding with all the fixin’s – and this fête is a fine example. You’ve got your gorgeous couple, a classic mansion with Victorian flair and exquisite floral arrangements by Petal Pushers…what more could you ask for? Lucky for us, there is more in the full gallery, so click here to enjoy! 

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From the bride…After meeting in undergrad and dating more than 6 years of dating Chris proposed and we began planning our special day. Our wedding was everything we hoped it would be – a cool evening in Austin, Texas shared with 300 of our family and friends. I always envisioned a laidback, whimsical, country-chic and most of all TEXAS wedding filled with touches that made the wedding our own. We love beer – Chris is actually a cicerone – so we knew we would serve craft beer from Black Star Co-op, a local brewpub where Chris works.

I’ve always envisioned myself walking down the aisle with a wreath of flowers on my head. I guess that is my inner flower child shining through. I practically live in cowboy boots even though I am the furthest thing from someone who grew up on a farm or in the country so I knew from the moment I started looking for a dress that I was going to wear my cowboy boots on my wedding day. After trying on a hundred or so dresses I finally found my dress and knew it was exactly what I envisioned.

I loved planning the wedding and doing arts and crafts to add touches that would personalize the ceremony and reception. We wanted guests to walk in and say this looks like Chris and Selena. We carry koozies everywhere we go so it was easy to decide on koozies as our favor that could also be used during the reception. I also made DIY touches for the wedding from the wooden directional signage to the wrapped tree with our pictures to the here comes the bride banner.

Our ceremony was definitely a reflection of our taste. Instead of a typical verse or poem, one of our close friends read the lyrics to Adam Sandler’s “I want to grow old with you.” After the ceremony we exited to the Beatles “All You Need is Love,” played by a classical guitarist. We love music and spent time carefully planning songs for the entire day from the ceremony to the cocktail hour and reception. We danced our first dance to Ripple by Grateful Dead – my favorite song of all time.

Venue/Catering: Barr Mansion / Photographer: Mike Reed Photo / Florist: Petal Pushers / Cake: Barr Mansion Dress: Watters /Jewelry: Sonya Renee / Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo / Hair + Makeup: Rachael Dunn Hair Design + Bella Salon / Suit: Tommy Hilfiger / Ties: Tux and Tulle / Guitarist: Stephen Bright / DJ: Austin Party Machine / Photobooth: boothBOOTH / Getaway car: Antique Limos of Austin

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This next bride and her amazing veil have my heart seriously pitter-pattering over here! Married at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin amidst the most stunning flora and fauna, this couple put together an evening to remember! Complete with wooden bench guest book and kitschy favor bags, every detail was captured perfectly by Shannon Cunningham Photography. Take a stroll through the full gallery here!

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From Shannon Cunningham Photography… Merrill and Blayne are the type of couple who have big laughs, a quick smile and a love of fun. It made perfect sense that they planned their wedding with that same carefree spirit. The Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center was decorated in a natural style by Verbena Flora so as not to compete with the already gorgeous venue. Neutral colors accented with oranges and green looked great against the formal navy bridesmaids’ dresses and dark tuxedos. The couple incorporated personal touches such as a “Wurstfest” groom’s cake to celebrate a festival Blayne has attended since childhood, and guests were asked to sign a rustic wooden bench that the couple now keeps in their home. 

Wedding Photography: Shannon Cunningham Photography / Wedding Venue: Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas / Event Planning: Austin Catering / Floral Design: Verbena Floral / Wedding Cake: Blue Note Bakery / Wedding Dress: Watters

I am calling myself the number one fan of classic soirees with sweet little somethings today. This wedding, coordinated by Barbara’s Brides, being number one of the favorites list. The design was deeply rooted in gorgeous tradition, starting with the flowers from Bouquets of Austin right onto the ivory and blush color palette. Then, enter my favorite part, the next layer. The striped socks on the groom. The individual looks twobirds Bridesmaids created for the ‘maids. The unexpected charm in every shot from SMS Photography. It’s perfectly layered, and we’ve got a full gallery to prove it!

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Jon and I both wanted our day to be romantic, classic, and intimate and the day turned out exactly how we envisioned and most of all it was about family, friendship and the celebration of young love. After setting a date for our spring wedding, the color choices were obvious: ivory and blush. Every one of our vendors’ amazing work and care made for a seamless experience, and the planning process flowed easily once we had decided on our ceremony and reception venue. We were lucky enough to have the lovely Stacy with SMS photography capture the story of our day so perfectly. She is one of those photographers that just gets it and her truly stunning work reminds you that weddings are really about two people’s beginning/end of a fairytale.

All of my favorite aspects of the wedding were the small details thanks to ideas and inspirations from Style Me Pretty and our wonderful vendors, especially Becky with Bouquets of Austin that made it come to life. One of the most fun parts of planning our wedding was working together with Lehua Chong, the talented designer behind all the printed goods for our wedding, who hand letter pressed every single one of our whimsical invites. I was told that invitation sets the tone of the wedding and I took that very seriously. The Save-The-Date was actually an idea from the groom. We got engaged at a beautiful historic hotel in a small town, Milford, Pennsylvania. The save the date was meant to be the letter to our friends and family on the stationery of the hotel where we got engaged. Another favorite was customizing the menu. Because Jon and I were completely spoiled by the wealth of food living in NYC, and we wanted to make sure we created a menu that reflected our favorite foods from different restaurants around the city.

Sharing the day with our nearest and dearest brought us so much joy. From our incredibly emotional ceremony to vivid memories of everyone dancing to the last song “Purple Rain”, it was an evening filled with overwhelming sense of happiness and gratitude to our friends, family and everyone else who helped make an absolutely perfect day.

Photography: Stacy Sodolak of SMS Photography / Coordinator: Barbara with Barbara’s Brides / Catering: Austin Catering / Flora Design: Bouquets of Austin / Ceremony: Smith Chapel / Reception: Laguna Gloria / Band: Blind Date / Cake: Michelle’s Patisserie / Videographer: Crescent Video / Officiant: Rev. Gordon Smith / Vintage Rentals: Sweet Sunday Event Rentals and Resources / Wedding Invitations + Paper Goods: Hour of Nine / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: twobirds Bridesmaids / Groom’s and groomsmen outfits: J.Crew and Jack Spade / Bride’s ring: Katherine Jetter / Hair: Jen Hoover / Makeup: Maris Malone Calderone / Event rentals: Premiere Party Central & Marquee Tents

Texas traditional to the T describes this Westwood Country Club wedding. These college sweethearts married in the bride’s childhood church, surrounded by clouds of white fluffy Westbank Florist florals. Clad in a crystallized belt and lovely lace added to her mother’s veil, this bride upped the ante of her textural Lazaro threads. We don’t have just Jess Barfield‘s photographic highlights, we have the video for your viewing pleasure! See all the tradition, texture and more in the full gallery!

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From the Bride… My husband and I met in college at a typical sorority/fraternity mixer. We were really good friends for about a year and then one day, we started falling for each other. The rest is history, and we are now married! Our wedding took place in Austin, Texas, on November 5th, 2011. It was more than just a wedding to us, it was about what it meant: we were finally becoming one. I think that is why the wedding felt so intimate and romantic. It fit me and my husband’s style perfectly. We got married in the church that I grew up in, so it was a meaningful place to start our marriage. From the flowers to the cakes, all the little details made our the whole evening perfect. I used my mom’s veil that she wore when she married my dad 30 years ago, and we added some lace that matched my dress. Our ringer bearer pillows were made out of flowers, so my two cute nephews looked adorable with them. My cake was my favorite part of the wedding! My florist got a clear glass cake stand and put tons of green hydrangea underneath it with tons of candles around the edge. My florist even put up lights, lanterns and candles in the front garden by the entrance of the reception. We ended our perfect evening by leaving in a romantic 1960’s Rolls Royce. There couldn’t have been a better way than our wedding to celebrate the beginning of our new life together.

Wedding Photography: Jess Barfield Photography / Ceremony: Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin, Texas / Reception: Westwood Country Club in Austin, Texas / Floral Design: Westbank Florist / Wedding Cinematography: Crooked Tie Studios / Wedding Cakes: Coco Paloma Desserts / Logo + Wedding Program: Frontier Paper Company / Lighting + Patio Design: Strong Events / Wedding Dress: Lazaro / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Bridesmaids’ Earrings: Kendra Scott

We see trends come and go here on SMP, but one thing that never seems to run its course is unique, personal style. That always seems to make us stop in our tracks – and this Bride and her new Mister have personal style for miles. In our eyes, it’s doesn’t get better than that. It gives us so many things to gush about –  a sleeve change in place of a dress change, a pup that’s front and center, a couple with such a fabulous love story – those are just a few details of this fete we are favoriting. But with image after image of stylish inspiration from She-N-He Photography and Design in the full gallery it will be hard not to favorite them all!

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From the Bride… We met at a funeral in California. Well, we had seen each other before here and there, but we had our first real conversation at a funeral. We started dating right away, and I couldn’t get enough of him! A month later, I broke the news that I was moving to Boston to attend grad school. Surprisingly, he wanted to come along! It was so exciting! He quit his job, packed his bags and hopped in my car. We hardly knew each other when we were driving cross country! It was the wildest thing ever — moving far away with a stranger. We both had an adventurous, devil-may-care attitude about dating. That was eight years ago, and now we’re mister and missus.

My dress … I tried on dresses for six long months. I knew it would be tough because I wanted to add some custom touches to whatever dress I bought to make it more “me” — more dramatic! I finally found it — it’s an Enzoani — on Black Friday at Blush Bridal. The dress fit me pretty well, and more importantly, it lent itself well to the custom sleeves I was dreaming up in my head. I bought it right on the spot, and met with my seamstress,  Deborah Birch, to tell her all about the sleeves I envisioned. I sketched for her some drapey, double-drop sleeves, and she brought it to life! Plus, she made an extra set of sleeves — fabulous cuffs — that I could change into for our dance. Partying on the dance floor was definitely a must, and my second pair of sleeves allowed me to swing my arms like a wild woman all night. Some brides have a dress change for the reception, but I had a sleeve change! That was definitely my favorite part of the dress.

Wedding Photography: She-N-He Photography and Design / Wedding Venue: Vista West Ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas / Wedding Coordination: Coordinate This / Floral Design: Petal Pushers / Catering: Sterling Affairs / Wedding Cake: Coco Paloma Desserts / Curtain Rental: Filo Designs / Harmonica Player: Michael Rubin / Wedding Dress: Enzoani via Blush Bridal Lounge / Seamstress: Deborah Birch

If ever there were a holiday that is so deserving of a double-celebration, it would be New Years Eve. Weddings and a bright, shiny New Year go hand in hand and a modern celebration like this beauty crafted down to the last festive detail by CLINK and captured by Cory Ryan Photography, has us dusting off the little black dress and busting out the horn blowers. We hear that everything is bigger and better in Texas and from the looks of it, that also includes weddings. See the full affair right here.

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From CLINK… Travis and Meg are all about FUN. They are the consummate hosts. Their #1 goal was ensuring their guests were extremely well taken care of. They wanted to throw an epic New Year’s Eve wedding celebration that would be an amazing memory for all of their loved ones. They chose Austin to get hitched because it is the city where they met and hope to one day return. The W Austin Hotel was the perfect venue to host their modern tastes, flair for fabulosness and love of libations! Temps were a bit chilly, so Meg and Travis decided to tie the knot indoors in the ballroom that would later host their reception (after a stealthy flip by amazing vendors). Ghost chairs made the room look spacious, and once the room was filled with guests, it became inviting and warm. Custom window arches were created to frame the space and give a modern church feel to the ceremony. The entire roomed glowed with candlelight. Friends were a big part of the ceremony. A friend played acoustic guitar and sang “I’ll Stop the World and Melt with You.” The entire crowd sang along and everyone was bawling. Talk about an everlasting memory and experience! You can’t pay for the emotions that were expressed. Simply poignant and perfect!

The outdoor balcony was covered in a chandelier-lit, heated tent. A modern damask linen in a beautiful opal shade covered the tables, and the same damask print was projected on the ground to give subtle lighting to the festive cocktail hour. Hors d’oeuvres stations were set up with cocktail pairings – a detail that all the guests enjoyed. It was time for dinner, and the ballroom doors opened and revealed a modern feast for the eyes. Stone-colored satin topped all the tables, ghost chairs complemented the ghost candelabras on the table, and the entire room glowed in a champagne blush tone. Rich champagne and blush floral centerpieces were lush and romantic. The entire look was stunning! Tables were numbered in Italian, a nod to Meg’s Italian heritage. And the menus also had an Italian flair: a ice breaker for all the guests. Guests enjoyed an amazing plated dinner with their choice of entrees. The mouth-watering selections were roast tenderloin of beef in a whiskey shallot reduction accompanied by smoked celery root puree and braised winter greens, poached lobster atop seared striped bass accompanied by white bean and mushroom ragout or winter vegetable risotto with squash, braised greens, cannellini beans and apple oregano jus. All were deliciously divine!

After dinner, the party started! Meg and Travis chose a killer DJ/band combination that literally kept the dance floor packed the entire evening. Then it was time for the countdown — which was displayed on impressive LED panels that backlit the band! 3, 2, 1 … HAPPY NEW YEAR! Cue the confetti cannons — BOOM! The entire sleek white dance floor was covered in confetti! The dancing continued and the DJ played killer mash-ups of “’90s spring break classics” selected by Meg and Travis. Shots were passed, Meg had a killer dress change, and both Meg and Travis crowd surfed — now that’s a party!

Meg and Travis, we cannot stop talking about your wedding and you. We loved your wedding and love you both to pieces. We loved working with you every step of the way. Your guests told us continuously throughout the night what amazing people you two are and how lucky they feel to be friends with you. You are amazing and unforgettable. Australia is nice, but please move back to Austin soon! Congratulations again!

Wedding Photography: Cory Ryan Photography / Wedding Venue + Catering: W Austin in Austin, Texas / Event Production + Design: CLINK / Floral Design: Prive Floral / Bakery: Michelle’s Patisserie / Rentals + Linens: Marquee Rents / Lighting: ILIOS Lighting / Ceremony Music: Mark Anthony Cruz / Band: Les and the Funk Mob / DJ: Penguin Entertainment / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Styling: Propaganda Hair Group

This is a bright, beautiful ballroom wedding just the way we like it!  Classic in all the right ways with a hint of modern glam and a whole lot of romance.  Creative Consultants covered this historic, Austin hotel in color and transformed it into one of the loveliest, most luxurious celebrations we’ve seen ’round here!  This is just a snippet of all the gorgeous goodies in the full gallery so make sure you head that way to see it all!

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From Creative Consultants… It was a true blend of national cultures on Saturday May 28, 2011. The wedding was held at Central Christian Church. After the ceremony, guests were transported by trolley to The Historic Driskill Hotel for the reception. The bride and groom were transported in a vintage Rolls Royce. The cocktail hour began with music from The Lucky Strikes, followed by an incredible seated dinner in the mezzanine. Guests moved to the Texas Ballroom for the cutting of the cake, and of course, the groom’s cake came from England! The Texas Ballroom was transformed into a lounge and dance floor with music by The Motts. There was a rose petal send-off and a horse and carriage ride for the bride and groom. The groom wore his top hat and tails, and the bride wore a gown from a designer in London. Matchbooks, hot sauce, a candy bar and slap bracelets were all wedding favors. The couple now resides in London, England.

Wedding Photographey: Ashley Garmon Photographers / Ceremony: Central Christian Church in Austin, Texas / Reception + Catering: The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas / Wedding Planning + Coordination: Creative Consultants / Floral Design: Keith Burnham of Westbank Flower Market / Wedding Cinematography: Ladyflash / Wedding Cake: Simon Lee Bakery / Lighting + Sound: Filo Designs / Furniture + Lounge Decor: Townsley Designs / Rentals: Marquee Rents / Cigar Rentals: Bobalu Cigar Company / Music: The Lucky Strikes + The Motts / Wedding Dress: From a Boutique in London

What’s better than a sweet love story’s personal touches woven seamlessly into a sleek modern wedding ceremony? Pretty much nothing, but sequined table linens and rainbow confetti come close. This wedding at the W Austin by Caplan Miller Events has all of the above, all ending in a dessert room. Ashley Garmon Photographers were there to snap up all of the literally and figuratively sweet moments and we have them all here for you in the full gallery!

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From Caplan Miller Events… Lindsay and Jason met while getting their undergraduate degree at Emory University in Atlanta while he was a senior and she was a freshman. Fast forward several years and a few cities later to their modern and sparkly wedding in Lindsay’s home town of Austin,Texas. This wedding was such a joy to be a part of because it was completely focused on the love of their family and friends.

The ceremony and reception were held at the W hotel in downtown Austin. The couple exchanged vows under a clear, lucite chuppah on the terrace of the W at sundown. When Jason left Emory for medical school, he and Lindsay spoke about their future while sitting under a beautiful oak tree. It was there that they made a commitment to each other to stay together no matter where the future took them. Jason later drew a picture of that very tree and sent it to Lindsay as a reminder of their decision.

We converted the drawing into the family tree that was displayed at the top of the chuppah. So all of these years later, they got married under that tree! The ballroom was designed in a monochromatic color scheme of gray and white with pops of sherbet-colored centerpieces. Lindsay is vibrant and lights up a room, so we enhanced our look with lots of sparkle to reflect our bride’s super-cute personality. Sequin draping and cocktail table linens were paired with gray overlays on our dinner tables. Guests were ushered into the ballroom through rows of servers holding mini champagne bottles with steel straws. Our seated dinner featured a deconstructed Caesar salad paired with a lasagna cupcake, a duo entree or beef tenderloin and halibut and the highlight of the night was the pink, orange, and green-themed dessert room. We played “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” in this room all night!

Wedding Photography: Ashley Garmon Photographers / Wedding Venue: W Austin in Austin, Texas / Event Production + Design: Caplan Miller Events / Floral Design: David Kurio Designs / Wedding Cinematography: Crescent Video / Bakery: Simon Lee Bakery / Decor Rentals: Townsley Designs / Lighting + Audio/Visual: FILO Productions / Band: Skyrocket / DJ: DJ Rich / Wedding Dress: Liancarlo / Bride’s Shoes: Prada

Each and every element of this Austin wedding is totally melting my heart with its sweetness. There’s something so refreshing about the relaxed aisle style and its overturned galvanized buckets topped with hydrangeas. Oh and the adorable bouquets! I seriously can’t get enough of the simple sweetness that is this wedding. Nadine Photography snapped up all the goodness and there’s so much more to see here in the gallery!

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From Nadine Photography… This Austin spring wedding was so much fun! In the middle of the father and daughter dance, a brass band suddenly showed up, and a New Orleans-style second line parade happened. The guests were surprised for a moment, and then they quickly joined into the the parade. Katie and Adam had a lovely vintage themed wedding at The Allan House with wonderful little DIY touches. It was a beautiful, yellow-themed wedding.

Wedding Photography: Nadine Photography / Wedding Venue: Allan House in Austin, Texas / Wedding Planning: Nycia Emerson of Inspired Events and Designs / Floral Design: Love Buds + Nycia of Inspired Events and Designs with flowers from Whole Foods / Wedding Cinematography: Brian Dooley / Catering + Wedding Cake: Dell Catering / Ceremony Music: Wood Meets Wire / Band: Austin Knights Brass Band / DJ: Look No Further Entertainment / Wedding Dress: Blush Bridal Lounge

Fabulous, fabulous, soft, and glamourous. Something gorgeous this way comes. Straight from Forever Photography Studio‘s lens and into our glamour loving hearts, this Texas inspiration shoot is centered around the soft, delicate, intricate, and wonderful fashion from Serendipity Bridal. In order to fully compliment the dreamy style, the talented team set up a bit of shabby chic, a bit of old Hollywood glamour, and a bit of magic that has literally stopped us in our tracks. Your morning just got a little more magical thanks to the full image gallery!

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From Serendipity Bridal … We are beyond thrilled to debut the exclusive Serendipity Bridal Belt collection in collaberation with the amazing styling team of Project Bridal Style. The romanctic vibe of this hand crafted collection was perfectly captured with the gorgeous floral and vintique staging. The unique placement of a shabby chic vanity in the middle of an overgrown field turned out to be everything that I that I wanted, but had never imagined. We collectively created three “old Hollywood” stages out of mid air, and the uber talented beauty team transformed our gorgeous models into sultry starlets.

The first setting was all about subtle drama. The alencon lace Jim Hjelm gown with the floor length WTOO bridesmaid’s dress easily jelled together. With a simple change from the subtle shimmery belts to the deeper toned pieces, the style transformed instantly. As we followed the path of the sunset, I was amazing to see what the floral design team created. An antiqued vanity setting dripping with delightful touches, fit for a princess. With a quick slip into more subtle Kendra Scott jewelry pieces, brilliant hair and make up touch ups, and two organza designs from Watters and Lazaro bridal, the shoot took an even more magnificent turn. Taking the skinny belt from the first setting and placing it in the model’s hair is an example of the upcoming trend in headpieces. Simple, understated elegance can be such a show stopping look when utilized the proper way. Naturally, with the surroundings, these girls needed feathers. Such a perfect addition to gowns with lovely movement like these. The short point d’esprit dress by Jim Hjelm would make for a lovely rehearsal dinner look, as well as a get away gown. The beaded belt steps up the formality, and the transfer of the feather flower highlights her flirty and fun side. Lastly, the newest piece added to the line makes its debut…the lovely and larger than life silk flower. Swoon. The color, the movement..I could go on and on. I captured the transformation of styles by simply moving the dreamy piece from the back to the front. When styling, keep the line of the dress clean in the front for the ceremony; let your flowers and your smile steal the show. Add extra interest to the train, as this is where the audience will be looking. For the reception, switch it up to the front, viola, second look! .Get the most out of your gown and accessories as possible. Your photographer will love you for it. We kept these thoughts in mind when creating the collection.

These textured accessories play off of the elaborate designer gowns brilliantly and add a unexpected touch of personality to each look. Individually staged settings and fabulous wardrobe changes portray the versitility of this line brilliantly. All of these carefully designed belts came to life and married so wonderfully with beauty of the day. With each shot, the team ” ohhed and ahhed” in confident delight, knowing that we were creating something special. The influence of vintage elegance is almost tangible throughout this sun kissed shoot, and speaking of kisses….the adorable flower girl had more than enough to go around. The icing on the cake is the behind the scenes footage video. The subtle brilliance of the piece could not be any more perfect. It so accurately incorporates the warm romance of the day. My heart melts continuously with love for all of the fabulous and highly talented team members that made this shoot a dream come true.

Photography: Forever Photography Studio / Stylist: Lacy Pool of Serendipity Bridal, Project Bridal Style / Bridal Gowns: Serendipity Bridal / Makeup: Maris Malone Calderon / Hair: Jen Hoover / Jewelry: Kendra Scott / Flowers: Visual Lyrics / Furniture: Vintique Rentals / Videography: Lizama Videography / Venue: Vista West Ranch

I’m having a hard time narrowing down what I love most about this sweet Austin soiree, because, well… the entire affair is downright smashing.  The gorgeous color palette (purple and green = yes, please!), the stunning courtyard ceremony, the uber-adorable bride and groom… I could get lost in this lovely for hours.  Thankfully, the oh-so-talented Ivy Weddings captured every last dazzling moment planned by 36th Street Events and the gallery is literally overflowing with pretty.  Start your weekend in style and see it all here.

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From the Bride… Andrew and I vaguely knew each other through mutual friends who were my neighbors. He would flirt with me through Facebook, but it took him forever to ask me out. Then one day he was in my neighborhood, and my pug, Lola, ran out of the house. She would not stop barking at Andrew and his friends, and I couldn’t get her to come back inside. Luckily, Andrew helped me rein her in. He claims that she attacked him and threatened him with his life if he didn’t ask me out. Not sure about that, but I did get a long message on Facebook that night asking me out. The rest is history!

Our wedding was the most amazing day of our lives. And I’m not just saying that. The weather in Austin in December is unpredictable, and sure enough, that week it had been raining and cold. Our ceremony was scheduled to be in the courtyard of The Mansion at Judge’s Hill, but that plan wasn’t looking good. As the day got closer the rain subsided, but it was still really cloudy and cold, and it was slated to stay that way. But the morning of the big day, it was surprisingly sunny and slightly warmer. I like to think my mom and dad had something to do with that. Speaking of my mom and dad … both are deceased, and I wanted a way to incorporate their spirit and memory in my wedding without being somber. My dad was an avid Beatles fan, so we had touches of that in several ways: lyrics intertwined in my cousin’s reading, a string quartet playing “All You Need Is Love,” which is also the song the band played for our first dance. The the band also played “Here Comes the Sun” for the “father-daughter” dance that I danced to with both of my brothers. I also had two picture charms on my bouquet at the base and a table full of family wedding pictures honoring all of our family, including those who are no longer with us and those who couldn’t travel to be there. My brothers were very involved in the wedding too. My younger brother James actually married us, and my older brother Matt walked me down the aisle. Then at the reception, James gave the blessing while Matt gave a very heartfelt welcome toast. There wasn’t a dry eye there — it was so touching, spiritual and personal.

Then the party started! The reception had touches of Austin — table names of our favorite places in the city and a dessert table from several Austin food trailers: donuts from Gourdough’s, cupcakes from Hey Cupcake!, and cake balls from Holy Cacao. The band really set the tone. It was such a great party and everything went so smoothly!

Wedding Photography: Ivy Weddings / Wedding Venue + Catering: Mansion at Judges’ Hill in Austin, Texas / Wedding Coordination: Allyson Cantu Fiebig of 36th Street Events / Floral Design: Belva Green / Officiant: James Hunnicut (Brother of the Bride) / Wedding Cinematography: El Castillo Media / Wedding Stationery: Posh Posh Designs / Band: Matchmaker Band / Photo Booth: Say Cheese Photo Booths / Wedding Cake: Simon Lee Bakery / Dessert Table Design: The Bride / Cupcakes: Hey Cupcake! / Cake Balls: Holy Cacao / Donuts: Gourdough’s / Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero via Signature Bridal Salon / Bride’s Belt: Essense of Australia / Bride’s Shoes: Stuart Weitzman / Bride’s Jewelry: Mariell via Signature Bridal Salon / Bride’s Hair: Shannon Carr of West End Salon / Makeup + Bridesmaids’ Hair: Jennifer Cartwright of Arabella Salon (512-472-4455) / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Wtoo / Menswear: Jim’s Formal Wear at Signature Bridal Salon / Men’s Shoes: Converse

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Weddings are all about self expression and this cute couple knew exactly what to say when it came to their wedding day. Lots of bright pops of yellow, burlap and succulents for a cozy down-home feel, loads of texture with wood and lace, amazing pics from Caroline + Ben Photography and gorgeous florals from Bouquets of Austin.  And of course, no Austin wedding would be complete without late night food trucks to round out the night! Check out the rest of the party here in the gallery.

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From the Bride… Our concept was simply to reflect our life as a couple. We wanted everyone who came to the wedding to experience what our life together in Austin is like: full of friends, family, patios, hipster bars, live music and food trailers! So much of our wedding was DIY, from the save the dates all the way to desserts. DIY projects included: hand-stitched wedding date in blue thread on the hem of the bride’s dress, save the dates, invitations, programs, favors, centerpieces, all décor, the ceremony script and our vows. And our altar was an immovable ping-pong table covered in burlap! The dance floor got packed the minute Matchmaker Band started playing and didn’t empty until their last song was over. There was so much energy and laughter — even our grandmas couldn’t stop moving! There was also an amazing impromptu double-dutch dance off. We had Roppolo’s Pizzeria Truck for a dinner option and late night post-dancing, post-drinking snack. Owner Mark Roppolo personally served up slices, which was especially meaningful because Brooks asked me to be his girlfriend in front of the Roppolo’s truck on W. 6th St. during a night of barhopping.

My dad passed away a few years ago, so my brother walked me down the aisle to an instrumental version of “Somewhere Out There,” which was my dad’s favorite song to play on the piano. We also left one of the front row aisle chairs empty, and I placed a flower from my bouquet on it when I got down the aisle. It was a really great way to make him a part of the day without making it sad! We had our parents and siblings stand as a group to give their blessing of our marriage at the beginning of the ceremony. It was so awesome. Three of our closest friends, from Brooks’s days in UT’s a cappella group, performed an acoustic version of “One Voice” by The Wailin’ Jennys as the musical interlude. They put a ton of time into choosing, cutting and practicing the song, which meant the world to us. We had our wedding on a Thursday because it was Brooks’s parents’ 35th wedding anniversary and his grandparents’ 64th anniversary. It was also a big money saver!

As far as advice, involve your family and friends in the planning and creating — it was an incredible feeling to look around our wedding and know that every last piece of it had someone we loved behind it. Also, don’t be afraid to do things differently. Lustre Pearl is a bar (much to our grandmothers’ woe at the beginning of the planning process!) and had never had a wedding there when we asked them to let us rent the place out. It turned out to be the best decision we made – the venue set the tone for everything. The best wedding is one that is an absolute reflection of you as a couple!

Wedding Photography: Caroline + Ben Photography / Wedding Venue: Lustre Pearl in Austin, Texas / Event Planning: In aDischin Events (Friends of the Bride) / Bouquets, Boutonnieres + Corsages: Bouquets of Austin / Centerpieces: DIY by the Bride, Groom + Bridesmaids with Flowers from Fifty Flowers & Succulents from East Austin Succulents / Save-the-Dates: Designed by a Friend of the Bride / Wedding Invitations + Programs: Designed by the Bride + Printed at Medical Parkway Printing / Chips, Queso + Tacos: Torchy’s Tacos + Served by Austin’s Elite Staffing / Pizza: Roppolo’s Pizzeria Truck / Wedding Cake: Grace Taylor (The Groom’s Sister) / Groom’s Cake: Jenny Janda (A Friend of the Bride) / Chocolate Chip Cookies: Tiff’s Treats / Wedding Cinematography: Richard Lizama of Lizama Videography / Music: Matchmaker Band / Cafe Lights: Ilios Lighting / Ceremony Chairs + Dance Floor: Premiere Party Cental / Koozie Favors: Designed by the Bride & Groom + Printed at Medical Parkway Printing / “Just Married” Bunting, Chevron Fabric Basket for Cards + “Mrs. Ballard” Dress Hanger: Etsy / Vases, Mason Jars, Burlap Ribbon + Wood Planters: Michaels, IKEA + Save On Crafts / Wedding Dress: Alfred Angelo / Dress Alterations: Carol Redman of Bridal Arena / Bride’s Shoes: TOMS / Bride’s Necklace: Her Own / Bride’s Earrings: Dillards, Borrowed from Her Sister / Bride’s Bracelets: Kendra Scott / Bride’s Yellow & White Chevron Clutch: Etsy / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Alfred Sung “D501” (Color: Quarry) / Bridesmaids’ Shoes: TOMS / Hair: Happy Salon + Spa / Bride’s Eye Makeup: Austin Wedding Makeup / Bridesmaids’ Makeup: Happy Salon + Spa / Groom’s Suit: J.Crew “Ludlow” / Groom’s Tie: J.Crew / Groom’s Tie Clip: Etsy / Groomsmen’s Pants: Jos. A. Bank / Groomsmen’s Suspenders: Wal-Mart / Men’s Shoes: TOMS

With one of our all-time favorite Austin venues, the Barr Mansion, as their backdrop this adorable couple was guaranteed a perfectly pretty wedding day and that’s exactly what they got.  With such a stunning venue there is really no need to upstage it by overloading in the decor department.  Keeping things simple, a baby’s breath-lined aisle and lace-wrapped mason jars filled with roses, created an elegantly sweet day from start to finish.  We’re smitten with the entire gallery of images by Peacock Photography and we know you’ll be too so head on over there!

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From the Bride… Simple, natural and sweet — that’s the feel we were going for. I wasn’t really an extravagant bride. Oddly enough, I like little things. Little touches of beauty that caught my eye throughout the day brought me oh, so much happiness! I was smitten with our venue — Barr Mansion. It’s a place that kind of says it all. We got married underneath an old pecan tree with a big, beautiful, white Victorian house by our side while the sun was setting through the leaves. Our reception hall was a few steps over to an amazing rustic ballroom with windows everywhere. The venue is seriously dreamy. I felt that I didn’t need to upstage anything since the venue is so beautiful, surrounded by all things green and happy. As our guests entered, we had a welcome table with little pens, roses and a guest book that my talented sister created. All the while, the Pride and Prejudice soundtrack was playing. I melt at that music and my now-husband happens to love the book. I still haven’t read it yet…

We purchased a guest book from BHLDN and decided we wanted to add some of our own touches. My sister, Kate, transferred a few of our favorite engagements to some pages to personalize it. On the same note, Kate (also our designer) created our invitations and programs. We went with gray and a slight touch of light pink for our little program book tied with twine. For the actual ceremony, I added a few touches of baby’s breath (I adore baby’s breath) to the chairs down the aisle and other than that, we had our beautiful wedding party, roses and sweet music to add a sense of simple elegance. Everyone in our wedding party was wearing muted colors: light pink for the bridesmaids, gray and white for the men. I loved it. For the reception tables, we had big and little mason jars wrapped with either lace, twine or white ribbon; they were filled with roses and baby’s breath. I let the rest of the reception hall speak for itself: open, bold, and simple. Overall, I hoped that my wedding remained clean, sweet and elegant. Looking back at pictures from our lovely photographer, Peacock Photography, I am ever so pleased. It was a day to remember and the start to a marriage that I hope reflects the beauty of that day.

Wedding Photography: Peacock Photography / Wedding Venue, Catering + Cake: Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas / Floral Design + Table Decor: Central Market + Kate Stafford (The Bride’s Sister) / Wedding Invitations + Programs: Kate Stafford Design / Guestbook: BHLDN + Kate Stafford / Wedding Dress: Jenny Yoo / Bride’s Shoes: Anthropologie / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid

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Succulent-filled florals rank high atop my list of perfectly perfect centerpieces – and these glorious displays created by Rosehip Flora have my heart doing some serious leaps and bounds.  Yep, they’re adding just the right touch of bloomy goodness to an Austin soiree that is simply overflowing with fabulous, including a gorgeous natural setting, sweet lavender hues and a bundle of breathtaking images captured by Amelia Tarbet Photography.  All planned by Lizze Belle Event Planning, this, my friends, is rustic sophistication at its finest.  See it all here.

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From Amelia of Amelia Tarbet Photography… Erica is an interior designer who lives in Dallas. When it came to picking her venue, she wanted something that had a relaxed Austin feel, as well as a unique element. The answer: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Her centerpieces were BEAUTIFULLY crafted by Erin of Rosehip Flora. They were done in low, square tins with sand, stones, succulents and other unique elements. The leather wrap on her bouquet was handmade and after the wedding, it was made in to into a wallet for Ben. Instead of a traditional cake, her Italian heritage led Erica to choose cannoli and other pastries from Mandola’s Italian Market. She also gave her guests small bottles of olive oil.

Wedding Photography: Amelia Tarbet Photography / Wedding Venue: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas / Wedding Coordination: Aimee Villa of Lizze Belle Event Planning / Floral Design: Erin of Rosehip Flora / Catering: Circle C Catering / Pastries: Mandola’s Italian Market / Band: Shakedown / Bride’s Dress: Watters / Bridesmaid Dresses: Wtoo / Wedding Invitation Design & Paper Goods: The Bride / Wedding Invitation Letterpress: Drippy Ink Designs / Leather Bouquet Wrap: Erin of Rosehip Flora