Texas Weddings

Oh my… the flowers. The romantic, pretty, show stopping flowers from Exquisite Petals. It took me all of .5 seconds to fall in love with this wedding thanks to the flowers that set the tone for the most gorgeous soiree. With Forever Photography Studio behind the lens, it’s always going to be beautiful, but this wedding brought a whole new level of beauty to the world. Trust me. You NEED to visit the gallery.

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It was always nerve racking introducing a boyfriend to the family, but even more so with Blake because I wanted everyone to like him the way I did. Of course, he won them all over. Every holiday my mom will give all of her kids a little gift, usually something that each individual likes, mine would always be crafts. For Easter last year, Blake and I were visiting my family and when we got home from church, everyone was told to go throughout the house and search for their colored giant Easter egg. We all brought them back to the living room where we watched everyone open them. Naturally, my little brothers went first, then Blake. Everyone got a new bathing suit and I was so excited to see what mine looked like because my mom always buys the best!

When I opened the big egg, there was a smaller egg, and in that, an even smaller egg, and so on for 5 eggs. I was thinking this was some sort of joke, but when I opened up the last egg there was a ring in it. Not just any ring either, Blake and I had discovered this hand-crafted ring randomly on a trip to New Mexico when weather made us stay in Santa Fe for an extra night. I was more than completely shocked and just started crying tears of happiness. Then Blake walked over, got on one knee and told me how he had asked my parent’s permission and knew how much they meant to me and then he turned around and asked all four of my brothers for their permission too. Needless to say, it was the sweetest thing and still to this day I cannot believe that everyone was able to hide the surprise so well; no wonder my mom was making such a tiff about what I should wear to church!

I owe all of the inspiration and decorations to my mother, who had the most amazing ideas and was able to exceed my expectations. The two weeks that lead up to the wedding were filled with unexpected wintery weather that left us with no choice but to change venues five days before the wedding! There was high stress during this time, but we ended up having our ceremony and reception at Lakeway Resport and Spa which I would not change for the world! Julie at Lakeway Resort and Spa was a saving grace and was super patient and professional as we tweaked a few things and transformed our ideas into a new venue. I honestly think we were meant to have our wedding there the whole time.

We found what we called the “love poster” on the internet that was a poster of blue, pink, yellow, and gold with a beautiful vintage design with the word “love” in the middle. From this we built the style of the wedding. The bridesmaid’s dresses were a soft champagne color that would make the flowers pop. We took a high resolution picture of the “love poster” and made it the cover for our invitations, programs, and wish card tags. The flowers were absolutely gorgeous and I can never thank Beth Richards at Exquisite Petals enough for taking our previously planned romantic outdoor wedding into a dreamy floral display of love inside. She way exceeded our expectations!

Blake and I are dedicated to Christ and wanted to celebrate in all the joy of love and marriage blessings that He sustains us with. So to carry on that circle of love, we began our marriage ceremony with the “loving hands” of our families and the surprise of seeing each other at the alter. My father escorted me with love down the aisle, my little brothers also walked down the aisle with rings and message boards, my step-father anointed us with God’s promise of love as our officiant, and my mother stood by my side (as she always does) as my Matron of Honor. We had the joy of a song sang during our ceremony by JR Taylor, the same song that was played during my mom’s wedding ceremony. Our vows were sealed with a kiss that was unimaginable prior to that moment amid this romantic endless stage of flowers!

Photography: Forever Photography Studio / Floral Designer: Beth at Exquisite Petals / Event Designer + Planner: Lynn Oliver + Julie at Lakeway Resort and Spa / Venue: Lakeway Resort and Spa / Invitation Designer: Lynn Oliver, Mother of the Bride / Cake: Scott Calvert, The Cake Plate / Wedding Gown Designer: Wtoo / Bridesmaid’s Dress Designer: Jasmine Bridal

When a Texas Hill Country venue this fabulous opens it’s doors, the first wedding to grace the property need be extra special. Chic and stylish to match the decor. This fabulous fête, as seen by Dustin Meyer, could not have been a more perfect match. The all-white floral design from Verbena Floral Design so perfectly compliments the French-inspired Camp Lucy. Save a little extra time this afternoon to visit the gallery, because this wedding is just THAT special!

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When Don and I first got engaged in May, we knew we did not want a long engagement, but I also knew that I was going to have to work around football season, so we ended up landing on December 17th. I am a teacher and this date was going to work out perfectly with my schedule. I had the summer to plan and winter break to spend our honeymoon.

We had already talked about venues and found the perfect venue in Camp Lucy; it had the Texas Hill Country-chic vibe that we were looking for. I had so many ideas floating in my head, and I scoured the internet, wedding magazines, and picked my best friend’s brain (she also happens to be an event planner). She gave me the best advice and put me in contact with Kristen White of Frills Consulting, an event planner in the Austin area who she had worked with in Houston. Since my mom and dad live in Houston and I live in Dallas, we decided that we needed help to pull this whole thing together in Austin. From the first meeting, I knew I loved her and I knew we had similar taste that would allow us to work together perfectly.

When I began the process, I had a slew of pictures that I had torn out of magazines. I knew I wanted all white flowers, and that I wanted chic elegance, while still embodying the beauty of the Texas Hill Country. With the help of Kristen, my best friend Christi, daily visits to Style Me Pretty and Etsy, we were able to pull the whole idea off!

Kristen directed us to our wonderful Austin area vendors. Don and I did interviews in Dallas for our stationery girls and we fell in love with the work of Daley Harris from Merry Maps, who then directed us to Frontier Paper Company. Daley, Allison, and Libby teamed up to do make an incredible suite from the save the date to the small details at the wedding, to the simple elegance of the wedding invitation itself. Each one of our vendors helped to create the perfect day for Don and me.

When December finally arrived and Don and I were ready to say “I do,” we did not have to worry about anything. All the hard work, thought, and attention to detail planned out in the months prior to the wedding really paid off. Kristen was amazing, and the day went off without a hitch. Don and I loved that every detail of the wedding was an idea or thought that came from us and was translated through Kristen, LuAnn, Dustin, or one of the many other people working on the wedding. When I first saw the brand new ballroom/barn space at Camp Lucy and how everything came together, I was blown away… we both were. The flowers went beyond my expectations and every detail played out just like I imagined. It was truly the happiest day of my life. I loved every minute of it, and I really love being a wife. It was the perfect start to our lifetime of happiness!

Photography: Dustin Meyer / Floral Design: LuAnn Dickson, Verbena Floral Design / Wedding Consulting: Kristen White, Frills Consulting / Venue: Camp Lucy / Wedding Cake: Classic Cakes by Lori / Maps: Daley Ann / Invitations: Frontier Paper Company / Marquee Rentals: Marquee Event Group / Catering + Desserts: Pink Avocado

A sweet at-home ceremony, followed by a glorious restaurant reception… oh, how we LOVE a fabulous non-traditional soiree.  And when that fab soiree is boasting a plethora of vibrant hues, a pair of sparkly blue TOMS and a darling Austin duo that could.not.be.cuter, well… we LOVE it that much more. All planned to absolute perfection by the geniuses at 36th Street Events and captured in breathtaking images by mike reed photo this, my friends, is how you start the week off in some serious style.  Click here for more.

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The couple’s main goal for their wedding was for it to be a personalized gathering that showed who they are as a couple. They decided on October 21, 2011, then later found out it was the bride’s great-grandparents’ anniversary. Austin was the only choice for location, but after searching through all of the typical venues they decided to take a different more non-traditional approach. The bride’s parents had recently begun construction on a new deck at their house, and they soon realized it was the perfect space for the ceremony. The space would not hold the entire guest list, plus they wanted to keep the ceremony small, so they decided to have an intimate ceremony with a bigger reception. Not long after the groom proposed, the couple had dinner with the bride’s family at Malaga and discovered it was the perfect place for their larger reception. It had everything all in one place and had the perfect ambiance they were trying to accomplish. At first it seemed impossible to connect the decor at Malaga and at the house, but with the help of their wedding planner and florist they were able to create a beautiful connection that worked for both places. 

The colors were the easiest part of it all. The couple’s mutual favorite color is blue, so naturally it was to be the main color for the big day. Gray is a close second therefore blue and gray became their colors. We mixed in mauve, eggplant, natural green, ivory and mustard yellow to round out the fall color palette. The colors were mostly reflected in the menus, table numbers and flowers. Linens in chocolate brown donned the tables and the decor was kept to a minimum as to not overpower the beauty of each location. Whole Foods reusable grocery totes were placed in the seats and doubled as wedding favors and place cards. The couple also wanted to create a very personalized feel with the rest of the decor, favors, photos, etc. The groom created a “brand” using the couples initials in place of a traditional monogram. The brand was used on the invitations, koozies, the groom’s cake, cocktail napkins and wedding shirts. Inspired by a photo in a magazine, the couple made a banner that hung on the door of Malaga with the wedding date and brand. Wedding photos of the couple’s grandparents and parents were on display with a canvas of the couple’s favorite engagement photo, a gift from the bride’s sister. The bride and groom wanted to send a save-the-date postcard with the Austin skyline, but couldn’t find a photo that they loved, so the groom created a sketch that was used for the save-the-date and the guestbook. 

The bride gave the groom cufflinks, made by the groom’s mother, with pennies from their birth years, the year they were engaged and the wedding year. In keeping with the colors, the bride received sparkly blue TOMS from the groom as a wedding gift, which she ended up wearing all night. The bride’s sapphire earrings and necklace were custom made by the groom’s mother, and she wore her grandmother’s bracelet.  Their rings were also handmade by the groom’s parents and sat in customized ceramic ring bowls during the ceremony.  The couple chose to have their family as their bridal party and asked them to dress in shades of gray, blue and black. After the ceremony the bride’s mother surprised the couple with a classic 50s Cadillac that drove them to the capital for photos then to the reception.

Wedding Photography: mike reed photo / Ceremony: The Bride’s Parents’ Home in Austin, Texas / Reception: Malaga Tapas & Bar in Austin, Texas / Wedding Coordination: 36th Street Events / Floral Design: Jennifer Pavlovich Designs / Officiant: Georjean Blanton / Wedding Invitations + Paper Goods: Paper Place / Cupcakes: Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop / Cookies: Great American Cookies / Linen Rentals: Marquee Linens / Ceremony Exit Vehicle: Vintage Rides Austin Texas / Pedicabs: Metrocycle Pedicabs / Wedding Dress: 2Be Bride via Circle Park Bridal / Bride’s Belt: Blue by Enzoani via Circle Park Bridal / Bride’s Earrings: The Groom’s Mother / Bride’s Bracelet: From Her Grandmother / Bride’s Shoes: Antonio Melani + TOMS / Groom’s Cufflinks: The Groom’s Mother / Hair + Makeup: Estilo Valdez

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Love caught on camera…there’s nothing like it. Love caught on camera by Melissa Hayes around the wilds of Austin, there is definitely nothing even remotely close to that magic. And these two are like the cooler, hotter version of my hubby and I. Just hanging out reading, playing chess, grabbing a bite to eat but looking ever so stellar in the process. They are too cute and they have the images to prove it. See them all right here.

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From the Bride-to-Be… My fiance Will and I live in Austin, but are getting married in Chicago in June. He’s a seventh generation Texan, but I grew up in Chicago. When we were trying to book a late winter engagement photo shoot with our Chicago-based wedding photographer Melissa Hayes, she mentioned she wouldn’t be opposed to traveling to sunny and 70 degree Austin for the shoot. Totally worth the expense! We got to meet and get comfortable with her, as well as take some outdoor photos that showcased the unique and funky spirit of our adopted hometown. Because Melissa had never been to Austin before, I planned everything and loved it. I scouted locations and made lists of good sites. I planned our outfit changes. I undertook the project like I was styling a magazine shoot: props, hair, makeup and accessories were all accounted for. I made an engagement photo inspiration board on pinterest. There was even a play list for the car that day while we trekked from location to location. I kept it simple for him: cowboy boots, jeans and three different shirts. Meanwhile I was hiking on a pair of pantyhose (Pippa Middleton has made those cool again, right?) in the middle of a downtown sidewalk. My red and hot pink color block ensemble with his red plaid shirt. My black and white polka dot dress with his white button down. Wearing our denim-on-denim “Texas Tuxedos” together was an obvious choice.

Many of the sites have emotional history from our dating life, while some of them were pure chance. We’ve road tripped and lived all over the country, so I brought along a highway road atlas as a prop, but who would have known that we’d stumble across a cool minty green vintage car parked on S. Congress Ave? Or that it would belong to the employee of Heritage Boot who sold us our wedding cowboy boots? We stopped by a cool Austin mural on the side of an art gallery, and after chatting with the owner (and for a small fee) were allowed into his backyard — a site previously only seen in an Anthropologie catalog. I brought along copies of the Pablo Neruda love poem books we’ve given each other as gifts over the years. It’s an inside couple joke how many Mexican blankets I collect, so I snuck some of those in as well. He put his foot down at setting up the contents of our picnic basket for a mock picnic.

We took photos in front of murals and pretty buildings. We took photos at romantic hotels in town — placed we’ve stayed or hope to stay one day. We took photos from a scenic overlook we’ve often walked or biked to to watch the sunset. We took photos of us playing chess because we like to play chess when we go on camping road trips to the beach. We were both a little nervous about so many pictures being taken of us. We obviously wanted to look good, but natural and not posed. We are so happy with how the pictures turned out! I don’t know what looks better — us or Austin? I can’t wait for Melissa to capture Chicago, our loved ones and us on the big day!

Photography: Melissa Hayes Photography / Location: Austin, Texas

We love weddings. A lot. And as much as we love the pretty, idyllic, personal soirees that waltz across our desk every day of the week, we love them a teeny bit more (if that’s even possible) when they have a small carbon footprint. Green is a favorite color around our parts. So when Three Apples Events decided to piece together a fabulous inspiration shoot, inspired by thrifty treasures, organic foods, and local blooms, we sweetly demanded that we be the first to see the gorgeous images from She-n-He Photography and Design. Next on the agenda? Sharing the whole thing with you!

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From Margaret of Three Apples Events… The concept for this shoot, captured beautifully by She-n-He Photography, emerged while scouring Goodwill for something entirely unrelated. I was looking at the incredible finds out there and started thinking about a completely mismatched wedding assembled from unique thrift store pieces. We started amassing plates, forks, knives, glassware, etc. of all different colors, shapes and styles to create our tablescape — some traditional and some quirky (like the heart-covered red cake stand!). We even created the napkins out of a printed fabric we came across. And in the end, our mismatched pieces seemed somehow to, well, match, and we created a beautifully eclectic and colorful table. As we were collecting all of the pieces, we realized that not only was our table fun, but it was also eco-friendly in a creative way since every piece was something being reused. Since many couples take their carbon footprint into consideration these days while planning their weddings, we decided to take that concept and expand from the table throughout the whole design — we set up the photo shoot at the Barr Mansion in Austin, the nation’s only certified organic event facility. Even their cakes (like the button-covered one that they gave us for the shoot) are 100% organic. Pretty cool, right? The outfit for our casual chic bride is a second-hand Marilyn Monroe style halter dress and a pair of super-fun yellow heels that we updated with a hot glue gun and some buttons to make them match the whole design. The used shutter for the escort cards fit perfectly, and I’ve already used it again at a couple’s wedding for their escort card display! And Zinnia & Company’s super-fun, bright wildflower centerpieces were composed of flowers locally sourced in the hill country area, from the sunflowers to the purple basil blooms. We had so much fun putting together this colorful, eclectic and environmentally-friendly wedding!

Photography: She-n-He Photography and Design / Venue + Wedding Cake: Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas / Design + Coordination: Three Apples Events / Floral Design + Production: Zinnia & Company / Invitations, Table Number + Escort Cards: She-n-He Photography and Design / China, Glassware, Silverware, Escort Cards Shutter, Wedding Dress + Shoes: Various Thrift Stores

Tea parties seem to forever have a place in my heart. They are deep-rooted in my party loving soul, and that might just be because a tea party was the first soiree I ever hosted. Granted I was all of four and the guest of honor were my Grandmother and Mother, but there is something timeless and fabulously fancy about sipping tea and devouring tiny sandwiches in style. Sherry Hammonds Photography is serving up just a party by way of this pretty little shoot, and it’s full of all the things that make tea parties stand the test of time and then some! See it all here!

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From Sherry of Sherry Hammonds Photography… This photo shoot was a collaboration between a number of very talented women in Austin, Texas. I like to do a few projects like these every year to explore new options and have a chance to look at the same idea in a different way. I feel this helps me when I shoot real brides. The reason why we wanted to do this shoot was to highlight everyone’s talent. We wanted to give brides an idea of what they can do with their bridal session and/or bridal showers. That they do not have to stick to the traditional but can make it unique and their own … and of course, we wanted to have fun!

Everyone involved in this shoot has a very distinct style and offers something unique. The gowns are a showcase of some of the new gowns and accessories provided by one of Austin’s bridal boutiques where they specialize in providing something a little extra than your usual bridal gown. Green Alley Salon provided the hair and makeup. They are a green salon — trying to reduce their carbon footprint by using products that are friendly to the environment. They even use up-cycled furniture and decor. Unexpected Elements provided the flowers for the shoot. They not only offer beautiful flowers and event design but also custom props and decor. The tea party staging, decorations, props and food are from Sophie Parrott, owner of ‘The Marvelous Vintage Tea Party Company’. Sophie is from England, and she purchases most of her china and decor directly from there. Her items are unique and authentic, as is each party — a real treat to work with. She not only provides decor, music and even vintage hostesses but will bring traditional goodies and treats for her clients to enjoy during each unique event.

Photography: Sherry Hammonds Photography / Location: A Field in Austin, Texas / Floral Design: unexpected elements / Styling + Accessories: Unbridaled / Props: Sophie Parrott of The Marvelous Vintage Tea Party Co. / Macaroons, Sugar Cookies + Cake Pops: Polkadots Cupcake Factory / Hair + Makeup: Green Alley Salon / Models: Alli Wilkinson, Kelsie Ryan Van Dusen + Ellie Willis

Be still my wild heart!  This Austin wedding by Hyde Park Photography packs a pretty punch and is just bursting with so many personal touches that are sure to make you swoon.  The details are not your standard fare but rather incorporate a lovely, organic feel with wildflowers, herbs, fruit and topiaries overflowing from every corner and table.  See each one in the full gallery!

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Brian and Alexandra celebrated their wedding with a unique combination of their home states, Connecticut and Texas. The ceremony took place in the hill country in Austin, with items brought from home spread throughout the decor. Connecticut vintage lace was placed on hay bales, vintage doors were used for place cards, and vintage cans and soda crates from each area were used throughout. The combination of food was fun and refreshing: fried chicken, grits with various toppings and Brian’s grandmothers strawberry rhubarb pie. Alexandra chose to forgo the elaborate wedding cake and chose a selection of pies instead, which didn’t last long. And what’s a Connecticut wedding without a Labrador? The couple’s black lab, Shea, proudly walked the aisle as the stand-in flower girl. The oohs and aahs made her day. The bridesmaids chose their own white dresses, and the results made everyone happy and comfortable. The ceremony incorporated friends and family — Brian’s close friend played banjo, another friend performed the ceremony, and family did the readings. The flowers were not standard issue, rather leaning towards natural and organic with fruit, herbs, topiaries and wreaths. The wedding uniquely combined both backgrounds of the bride and groom into one fun and beautiful evening.

Wedding Photography: Hyde Park Photography / Wedding Venue: University of Texas Golf Club in Austin, Texas / Floral Design: Merveille Events / Event Planning: Keely Thorne Events / Wedding Cinematography: Crescent Video / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang “Emmeline” / Veil: Vera Wang / Cowboy Boots: Vintage

I am always left green with envy for couples who decide to tie the knot on New Years Eve. It just seems like the perfect mix of already festive energy and one of the biggest, best celebrations of your life. Seriously, why didn’t I think of that?!?! Taylor Lord Photography shot this beauty and the perfect snapshots of midnight smooches amongst balloons and champagne accompanied cheers run aplenty. It’s pure and unabashed awesomeness. See more of this love fest right here.

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From the Bride… Chris and I met and fell in love at work in New York City, where we live. He is from Chicago and I am from both Michigan and Texas (most recently Texas). We knew that we wanted to have an awesome party that was fun for everyone, not just us. We wanted it to be a true celebration. When it came to figuring out a date, I considered spring because it’s my favorite time of year, but my brother, who is in the Army, was potentially going to get shipped out in February, and I definitely wanted him to be there for the wedding. We decided that since we throw a New Years Eve party every year, we should continue that tradition and really have the best blow-out New Years party our friends and family have ever seen. I really think we succeeded.

Chris and I are both weekly church goers and we were fortunate enough to be able to fly our priest from our church in New York down to Austin to marry us. We had a traditional Catholic mass and then moved to the Driskill for the reception, where we rang in the new year, complete with a balloon drop at midnight. Being the crafter that I’ve always been, I wanted to put me touch on EVERYTHING, and since it was New Year’s Eve, I wanted it all to be very elegant, very classic and very sparkly! I chose very traditional New Year’s colors — black, white and gold — and tried to infuse them everywhere. My bridesmaids picked their own black dresses and shoes. I wanted them to wear something they were comfortable in and would wear again. My mom made beautiful necklaces for each of the girls (as well as mine), and we gave the guys all their own unique socks.

The reception space was filled with details, details, details.  Our cake was one of my favorite pieces — we used my parents wedding knife to cut it, which was really special, and it was flanked by pictures of our parents and grandparents in homage to our families. Since we live in New York, we wanted to find a way to include that part of our life, which we did with the cake. It had a cityscape on it and was topped with a “crystal ball” to compliment our New Year’s theme. We had hats everywhere, and the escort cards were noise makers so everyone was prepared for midnight. We also included different neighborhoods of New York on the tables as the back drop of our table numbers. The table numbers where our New York friends sat had maps of the part of the city they were from. Our place card holders were champagne corks from bottles all of our friends and family drank during the course of our engagement. Our napkins were black bow ties that were all tied by my grandma and maid of honor. I made banners for the welcome table, the backs of our chairs (Mr. & Mrs.) and the balcony (Happy New Year) — I think I was most proud of these. Finally, our flowers were just perfect. We were able to incorporate a small pop of red with cranberries and the arrangement on the sweetheart table had antlers in it (from a deer my dad hunted) to add a rustic, wintery feel and a uniqueness to our table. We opted to use Jenga games as our guest book so when we have game nights at home we can see the messages of love our friends and family left us on our wedding day. What a great way to remember it all! If our wedding was any indication of the way our life together will progress, we will have a ton of laughs, always have a smile on our faces and always be supported and encouraged by our family and friends. I’ve never felt as much love as I did on New Year’s Eve 2011. We may just have to throw an anniversary party every year and do it over again and again! 

Wedding Photography: Taylor Lord Photography / Ceremony: St. Louis King of France Catholic Church in Austin, Texas / Reception: The Driskill in Austin, Texas / Floral Design: Stems Floral Design / Event Design + Planning: The Bride / Wedding Invitations: Minted / Menus + Programs: Ashley Jo George, A Friend of the Bride / Balloon Drop: Brite Ideas / Banners: DIY by the Bride / Wedding Dress: Priscilla of Boston (Now Closed) / Shoes: Bloomingdale’s / Veil: The Groom’s Aunt / Bridal Party Necklaces: DIY by the Bride’s Mother

After tying the knot in a seriously gorgeous ceremony, these two lovebirds snuck away to dine together in a private location overlooking the rolling hills of Texas Hill Country.  Fabulous, no?!?  And once their first meal as husband and wife was complete, they joined their guests in a reception that will seriously knock.your.socks off with pretty blooms by Last Petal and sweet, vibrant hues. All captured by Sunny 16 Photography, the gallery is overflowing with SO MUCH lovely, you’ll be swooning ’till Monday.  Click here for more.

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Oh, and we’re not done yet.  We have a breathtaking film by Altared Wedding Productions to send you off into the weekend… Enjoy!

From the Bride… The feeling of the day was relaxed elegance and was largely inspired by our venue, a Mediterranean-style theater nestled in the Texas hill country. Mediterranean-inspired colors, such as teal, coral, copper and moss, made appearances throughout the night. The most important thing to us was to make sure our guests had a great time — we wanted to make them all feel like one big family and allow them to experience the day with all their senses. One way we accomplished our goal was by making sure the food was delicious and abundant. We decided on family-style service – it helped spark conversation at the table and ensured people got to pile on their favorites. Later on in the evening, we helped them soak up the spirits consumed with a late night snack of every Southern couple’s favorite: chicken and waffles.

The décor was an eclectic mix of all kinds of containers and greenery, from succulents to tulips, that allowed us to both honor our Texas hill country surroundings and give a nod to my Dutch heritage. Vines and ivy surrounding the venue were an unexpected yet welcome surprise given the dry Austin summer. To get all guests involved in the bouquet and garter toss, we opened up the floor to everyone, not just the singles. And to entice participation, we slipped $100 into each ensuring some good healthy competition! We splurged on getting custom invitations made, but then used those as inspiration for other paper items that we did ourselves. We printed the programs on heavy card stock in colors matching the theme, then tied it all together with twine. Our florist spray painted small clay pots a warm copper color and filled them with succulents, which acted as both escort cards and giveaways. We found a Mediterranean-inspired pattern to border each name on the escort card, then printed those on two-sided business cards glued to kebab sticks. My mother made the veil using silk tulle and the maid of honor beaded the entire hem on both sides to ensure it glittered no matter how it fell.

One of my most memorable moments was actually a fantastic recommendation by our wedding planner to have a private dinner and spend some quality time together. We enjoyed our dinner on a secluded balcony watching the sun set over Texas hill country while our guests enjoyed cocktail hour. It eliminated our fear of having to eat while all our guests watched and ensured we got to actually eat!

Wedding Photography: Sunny 16 Photography / Reception Venue: One World Theatre in Austin, Texas / Wedding Coordination and Event Design: Something to Celebrate / Floral Design: Last Petal / Cinematography: Altared Wedding Productions / Catering: Word of Mouth / Wedding Cake: Michelle’s Patisserie / Wedding Invitations: The Inviting Pear / Band: The Argyles / Wedding Gown: Casablanca Bridal / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Mori Lee / Hair: Dessange

This is one of those weddings that isn’t boasting a ton of details or the newest trends to hit the wedding block but instead, is offering up a perfectly edited day of all out gorgeous at the hands of Joyful Details Event Planning where the Bride and Groom are center stage. It’s romance times a million with a good healthy dose of lovely florals by Last Petal and beautiful, Texas light-filled images by Forever Photography Studio. We call that wedding perfection around these parts. See it all right here!

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From the Bride… Kin and I met towards the end of college on an intramural football team, squished together in a backseat on the way to practice. I thought he was aloof. After the season was over, we kept running into each other through mutual acquaintances and became good friends. We waited several months before we started dating, since I was graduating and unsure of where I would wind up. I was blessed to find a job in Austin, and it wasn’t long before I knew he was the one I wanted. We dated five great years before he proposed. We wanted a place and ceremony that would reflect us and our faith, something simple and elegant. Our families were coming in from out of town, so having the ceremony and reception in one location was a must. My taste is more traditional, rustic and vintage, so the place needed to have those qualities. I had seen the Inn at Wild Rose Hall from a wedding shoot my friend had done, and it was one of the two venues we checked out. We loved how laid-back, cozy and intimate it felt, with a beautiful sprawling garden and mini goats and donkeys. They had us at “bahh.”

Since it was a winter wedding, I opted for a warm, light and pretty color palette of champagne pink, chocolate brown and light matte gold with scarlet accents. I envisioned the soft glamour of candlelight, vintage bottles and milk glass, and pretty sweeping florals. The first thing to do was to hire Forever Photography, since their gorgeous work is exactly how I wanted my wedding remembered. Then we found Kristi Treadwell of Joyful Details, our wonderful day-of-planner who steered us in the right direction and did a wonderful job coordinating our wedding day. We wanted a luxurious dinner for our guests, and Royal Fig Catering did it all right. We still get comments on how good our family-style dinner was! When I asked them about a hot chocolate bar, not only did they offer it, they asked me what kinds of chocolate I wanted. Bliss! Sweet Treets Bakery made our delectable three-tiered cake, topped with a cute cake topper from Etsy, and our wedding favors were initial cookies from Kin’s favorite bakery, Quack’s. For our vintage glass bottles and vases, I also looked to Etsy. My dress was a beautiful Wtoo gown with layers of netting, a lace bodice and gathered straps — all very vintage. My veil was also from Etsy, and I wore my grandmother’s necklace since they could not attend. My bridesmaids were in beautiful soft pink chiffon Amsale dresses.

The wedding day was so happy. Even though we had to move the ceremony to the patio (it had rained the day before), the day was gorgeous and cool, and I was so impressed with how well everything came together — I definitely hired the right people! I got to focus on getting ready with my bridesmaids, and everything was perfect when I came out to walk down the aisle. I loved seeing so many of my friends as we walked down to the altar, and Kin and I were both overcome as we said our vows. I remember our pastor accidentally remarking “This is so sweet” as we hugged our families. Some of my favorite details of the day were the initial wreaths our family and friends helped us make, spending a few quiet hours with my girls before the wedding, the look on Kin’s face during our first-glance photos, and even being overwhelmed by the group photo of family friends from his small town! It was perfect for us, and I cherished every moment.

Wedding Photography: Forever Photography Studio / Wedding Venue: The Inn at Wild Rose Hall in Austin, Texas / Floral Design: Last Petal / Event Design + Planning: Kristi Treadwell of Joyful Details Event Planning / Cinematography: Capital Wedding Video / Wedding Invitations: DIY / Catering: Royal Fig Catering / Wedding Cake + Desserts: Sweet Treets Bakery / Cake Topper: Precious Wedding by Kikuike Studio / Cookie Favors: Quack’s / Wedding Gown: Wtoo / Veil: Joyous Illusions / Bride’s Necklace: From Her Grandmother / Hair: SALON by milk + honey / Makeup: Adrienne Pitkin / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Amsale

Being the first couple to wed at the W Austin Hotel, this chic couple weren’t influence by the venue’s past weddings and forged their own stylish path.  Their gorgeous, modern wedding, snapped by Amelia Tarbet Photography, is super unique and full of the coolest, personal details.  I’m certain it will set the tone for many weddings to come!  Click here to see it all!

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From Amelia of Amelia Tarbet Photography… This was the first wedding at the new W Hotel in Austin, and it had a refreshingly modern style. The “gears” theme in their cake, lighting, rings, etc. came from Chris’s passion for cycling. The couple had their portraits done at the old Austin Power Plant. The bride, who had great, eclectic style, wore orchids in her super-short, 1920s-style hair and paired her dress with a great pearl necklace. She looked totally stylish and very original. 

Wedding Photography: Amelia Tarbet Photography / Wedding Venue: W Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas / Wedding Coordination: 36th Street Events / Floral Design: Posey Floral and Event Design / Linens: Marquee Event Group / Wedding Cake: Michelle’s Patisserie / Lighting: ILIOS Lighting / Wedding Invitations: The Inviting Pear / Wedding Dress: Matthew Christopher / Bride’s Necklace: Vintage / Bride’s Shoes: Cole Haan

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One thing we just can’t get enough of here at SMP is a sweet, sweet couple in LOVE.  So, it pretty much goes without saying that we are head over heels for this darling duo and their uber-charming engagement session captured by Floataway Studios.  Boasting one heartwarming moment after another and the fabulous stylings of the oh-so-talented Marissa Rae Kephart (the bride!), there’s not a single second of romance that won’t leave a serious smile on your face.  So, click here for every last ounce of lovely and then stay tuned for the fabulous film by Floataway Studios below!

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From the Bride… Last fall, Floataway Studios held a stop-motion animation contest. Two days prior to the deadline Luke and I set out to make our own. We didn’t win the grand prize, but Floataway was kind enough to gift us with a photo or video engagement session (in the end, we ended up with both). Luke and I had such a fun time coming up with outfits, locations, and scene shots for Floataway Studios, and they took our ideas and ran with them. We had an amazing time collaborating with this talented duo.

We wanted the engagement video to serve as a conceptualized version of how we fell in love with one another. First, by introducing ourselves; then we each picked hobbies of the other’s that we like. For example, Luke loves that I attempt to play drums and I love his energy and passion on the basketball court. Some of the getting to know you things you might discuss early on in the relationship. From here, we fall further in love with one another until it seems life has slowed around us — we’re the only two people in the universe! Lastly, how through all this discovery of one another and ourselves as individuals we learned that loving the other led us to finding the true sense of the word “home.”

Cinematography + Photography: Floataway Studios / Location: Austin, Texas / Music: “Home” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros / Set Design + Concept: Marissa Rae Kephart

Kristi Wright Photography never fails to seriously brighten my day with the pretty, pretty weddings she sends our way – and today’s gorgeous rustic affair is certainly no exception.  It’s a grin-inducing, sweet as can be bundle of wedding magic, including succulent-filled centerpieces by Last Petal, vibrant blue and green hues, a stunning lace gown and, of course, an entire gallery overflowing with breathtaking images captured by Kristi.  This, my friends, is what I call out-of-this world amazing – and if it doesn’t seriously MAKE YOUR DAY, then I don’t know what will.  Click here for more.

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From Kristi Wright Photography… This wedding will go down in history as one of my very favorites. I love this couple. You can only imagine the constant smile I had on my face the whole day watching these two, so in love, having such a wonderful time at their wedding. The wedding took place at The Wild Onion Ranch — it’s a beautiful mix of Texas rustic and the elegance of a hacienda in Mexico. Jenny wore a gorgeous dress by Claire Pettibone — it went perfectly with her easy-going personality. The food was catered by 2Dine4 — seriously the best food I’ve ever had at a wedding. My favorite part of the day was Jenny and Brett’s first dance. It took me off guard at first. They came out to the Titanic theme song — yeah, the one by Celine Dion. I remember thinking, “Hmm, that’s an odd choice,” not to mention they were really stiff while dancing — like two kids at their first school dance and then BAM! The music changed, and they went into this AMAZING dance number. They had taken lessons and surprised everyone. It was killer. 

From the Bride… When Brett and I started planning our wedding, our main goal, as for most couples, was to throw an unforgettable party. Both of us come from huge families, so having an intimate affair really wasn’t in the cards for us. From the beginning, we decided to embrace a “the more the merrier” attitude. We had about a year and a half to plan our wedding so we opted not to hire a wedding planner. Planning was not always stress-free, but it was nice to be able to create something that was uniquely ours and reflected our personalities perfectly. Some of my favorite moments were walking down the aisle to a Divisi Strings performance of “All of My Love” by Led Zeppelin, the framed wedding pictures we displayed of all of our family members, and the New Orleans-style processional leading us out of the party at the end of the night. We spent a lot of time researching our vendors, trying our best to create a unique experience for our family and friends. After choosing the Wild Onion Ranch as our venue, we knew this task would be easily accomplished. We loved the rustic, ranch style feeling of this venue, without having to drive 45 minutes outside of the city. Amanda, our day-of coordinator, was able to pull together all the finishing touches, making our wedding day run as smoothly as possible. She was a huge help throughout the entire wedding process, another one of the many perks at TWOR. From the food, to the cake, to the string quartet, everything turned out better than we ever could have imagined.

The amazing Matchmaker Band is what really made a difference at our wedding. From the first song, to their last, their energy remained the same, keeping the dance floor packed the entire night. We still have people raving about them, and know they had a huge impact on our wedding. We also have to give a shout out to our lovely and talented photographer, Kristi Wright. She managed to capture the energy and spirit of the day perfectly, and I know that isn’t an easy feat. When we looked at our pictures for the first time, we were instantly able to relive our wedding day all over again. She was an amazing photographer to work with and made us feel completely comfortable throughout the process. We are so happy to have found Kristi and will cherish her pictures forever. At the end of the day, we know none of this would have been possible without our wonderful friends and family. They are what made this day fun, unique, special, and all the things we had originally set out to achieve. We have never felt so loved and feel so blessed to have such amazing people in our lives.

Wedding Photography: Kristi Wright Photography / Wedding Venue: The Wild Onion Ranch in Austin, Texas / Flowers: Last Petal / Catering: 2Dine4 / Wedding Cake: Blue Note Bakery / Wedding Dress: Claire Pettibone / Ceremony Music: Divisi Strings / Band: Matchmaker Band

Happy weekend SMP Texas! Before the weekend festivities kick into full gear, we simply MUST introduce you to an oh so fab friend of ours that you will surely need to put on you speed dial, the Wedding Hanger Shop. Whether you are the Bride to be looking for the perfect place to hang your favorite dress ever, or you are looking for the perfect gift for your favorite Bride to be – these hangers are THE thing to have. We love them, and we are pretty sure you will too.

About the Wedding Hanger Shop…Custom wedding dress hangers make your beautiful wedding dress stand out. Let us give your dress that something special in your pictures to create a memory guaranteed to last your whole life. Every hanger is handmade with love to your liking and can be in your hands in 2 weeks.

And for Style Me Pretty readers we have a giveaway: Visit our website and tell us what color hanger would look the BEST with your dress. Leave a comment here by March 18th and one lucky winner will get a free hanger of their choice mailed to them.

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There’s just something about the color yellow that ALWAYS puts a smile on my face, so you can imagine the grin I’ve been boasting since I laid my eyes on this darling Austin affair by Kate Leverenz Photography.  Filled to the brim with a plethora of darling DIY details, ogle-worthy blooms by Bouquets of Austin and, of course, my favorite sunny hue, this is the kind of soiree that just makes you HAPPY. Add to all of that cheeriness a Dr. Pepper toast AND the world’s cutest bride and groom and I think it’s safe to say this is going to be a PERFECT Monday.  Click here for more.

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From the Bride… My husband and I had about a year and a half to plan our wedding, so there was plenty of time for planning and being creative. We knew from the beginning that we wanted to have a smaller, more intimate wedding with vintage charm and lots of DIY projects. We chose Lake Travis in Austin, Texas as the location of our ceremony and reception. The weather was perfect and our yellow and gray color scheme looked wonderful on such a sunny spring day. The ceremony was decorated very simply with bunches of baby’s breath lining the aisles and yellow rose petals scattered on the floor. The cross that was displayed up front was something my dad made just for the occasion out of some trees he had cut down. My husband and I are both religious people, and we wanted to include that side of us somehow. Having my dad make that cross was the perfect way to do it.

One of my favorite DIY touches we included was the yellow, gray, and ivory poms. We were able to hang them outside in the trees and inside over the tables at the reception. We chose white table cloths and laid burlap table runners over them for a simple feel at the reception. Our florist did a wonderful job decorating the tables with vases and glass bottles filled with baby’s breath and beautiful yellow flowers. Since my husband and I met at Baylor, we decided to toast with old-fashioned glass Dr. Pepper bottles. Dr. Pepper is our favorite soda and the official soft drink of Baylor University. Instead of having the traditional slideshow with pictures of the two of us, my husband built a wooden post for us to hang some childhood pictures up. Guests enjoyed looking at the pictures as they were being seated and throughout the day. For our favors, we wanted to do something really special and meaningful. On both sides of family, we have had people struggle with kidney disease, so we decided to donate a gift to the American Kidney Fund in our guests’ names. I think everyone loved it, and it meant a lot to us that we were able to put that money towards a greater cause. 

At the end of the day, we were very happy with how everything turned out. Not everything went perfectly, but I don’t think we would change a thing. It was so beautiful how all of our friends and family really came together to make our vision come true. Our vendors were wonderful as well and really helped capture the perfect day. There is no way we could have done everything on our own, and we are so grateful to those people who were able to help.

Wedding Photography: Kate Leverenz Photography / Wedding Venue + Catering: Vintage Villas at Lake Travis in Austin, Texas / Florist: Bouquets of Austin / Bakery: Debbie Dorris / DJ: Complete Music Video Photo / Cinematography: Digitalegacy / Papergoods: DIY by the Bride / Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal / Veil: DIY by a Family Friend / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: iviemade / Shoes: Piperlime

There are two words that we don’t hear enough of but go oh-so well together – backyard black-tie.  This Laguna Gloria wedding is serving up elegance and style on the prettiest of platters with an intimate, casual vibe that makes us feel right at home.  Bethany Hanson of 36th Street Events did such a fabulous job combining the classic with the cozy and Half Orange Photography captured all the details in the most gorgeous light that us in total wedding dreamland today.  Click here to see it all!

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From the bride… If we could give the style of our wedding a name, it would be “casual elegance.” We wanted it to be beautiful and timeless, but still have an intimate, “backyard” feel. Breck and I LOVE the outdoors, so Laguna Gloria was the most perfect setting for us to celebrate our wedding and show our guests the beauty of the Austin outdoors. The shores of Lake Austin created the most perfect backdrop for our ceremony and the twinkling string lights throughout the property gave us the intimate and backyard feel we were striving for.

We incorporated very classic styles, such as black and ivory in our color palette, hydrangeas and roses with casual and modern elements like pops of gray and yellow in our flowers, chalkboard signs, and a fire pit. I decided to use chalkboard signs through out the property to convey the casual feel we were going for. Creating these signs was one of my favorite DIY projects. I set out to thrift and antique stores to find old, ornate picture frames and painted the frame with silver foil and the inside with chalkboard paint. The frames were spread throughout the property and provided direction to the ceremony and reception, menu items, table numbers and a thank-you note to all of our guests. One of our most favorite aspects of our wedding had to be the fire pit, where our guests sat enjoying the warmth of the fire, socializing, and roasting marshmallows for s’mores. Planning our wedding was not always stress-free, but seeing all of our ideas and hard work transform into the most magical day was priceless and created a lifetime of memories for us and our families.

Some advice I would give to future brides would be to first consider hiring a wedding coordinator or a day-of coordinator. Bethany with 36th Street Events helped me focus and translate our style into our wedding. She ensured a seamless wedding day and allowed our families and us to enjoy the whole day from start to finish. A final piece of advice would be to research and splurge on your photographer and videographer. We spent lots of time researching both, and the outcome was priceless! The ladies of Half Orange Photography by far exceeded our expectations! Their personalities and attitude were contagious, and the style of their photography was incredible. Jorge with Waterloo Films seemed invincible as he captured every aspect of our wedding from the most creative viewpoints. Both captured our day perfectly and have provided us with a lifetime of memories from our wedding day.

Wedding Photography: Half Orange Photography / Wedding Venue: Laguna Gloria at the Austin Museum of Art in Austin, Texas / Wedding Planning + Styling: Bethany Hanson of 36th Street Events / Florist: Stems Floral Design / Wedding Cake: Tiffany Braymen / Wedding Dress + Belt: Enzoani via Blush Bridal Lounge / Wedding Invitations + Programs: Hodgepodge Design / Wedding Cinematography: Jorge Flores of Waterloo Films / Catering: Primizie Special Event Catering / Lighting: Ilios Lighting / Rentals: Marquee Events / Makeup: Rhea McCarter / Hair Sarah: Garner of Lather Salon

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Good morning, lovelies!  We are starting off the week with one of the most fabulous rustic weddings we’ve ever seen ’round these parts!  It is off the charts gorgeous, has elegance in the most joyful of ways and a casual, romantic vibe that will steal your hearts.  Needless to say, our hearts belong to Nathan Russell Photography and his breathtaking images!  See them all in the full gallery!

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From the bride… Being from Dallas, my husband and I couldn’t think of a better place to get married for our “destination” wedding than Austin. We were high school sweethearts, but because we attended the University of Texas together, Austin is the place where our relationship really blossomed. We wanted to get married in a location that was laid back, rustic and beautiful. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center was the perfect fit. This was truly a DIY wedding, and we couldn’t have done any of it without my mom. She graciously opened up her dining room as our “wedding workshop” for six months to let our ideas and projects evolve. The invitations were exactly the feel I was looking for. After having them hand-calligraphed by Danae Blackburn, we hand wrapped each set with a vintage charm.  I couldn’t have been more excited to send them to my guests!

We welcomed everyone to the great state capital with hospitality baskets filled with our homemade “Tex-Mix,” “Love is Sweet” M&M’s, my sister Ashley’s delicious banana bread, “I-do” water bottles, fruit and specially-wrapped breath mints. We also included a wedding weekend itinerary that was printed and assembled by us.

The ceremony was definitely magical, and I wish I could take the amazing chuppah that Melanie from Last Petal created and bring it to my house! After the ceremony, our cocktail hour in the back garden was fully stocked with our signature drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres (the tomato soup shots and mini grilled cheese were my favorite!). The reception was rustic, chic and beautiful. From the escort cards, menus, table numbers, napkin rings, wish tags to the “Mrs.” & “Mr.” signs hanging from our chairs and the s’mores wedding favors, the night was completely DIY. We were sent off with our handmade ribbon wands into a 1963 white Bentley to end an absolutely perfect wedding!

Wedding Photography: Nathan Russell Photography / Flowers, Chuppah + Event Design: Last Petal / Event Planning: The Bride + Her Mother / Wedding Venue: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center / Wedding Coordination: Amy Leanse of Take Aim Special Events & Decor / Wedding Invitations: Danae Blackburn / Envelope Calligraphy: Rachel Carl and Company / Catering: Pink Avocado / Wedding Cakes: Michelle’s Patisserie / Hair and Makeup: Beauty Mark Agency / Escort Cards, Menus, Table Numbers, Napkin Rings, Wish Tags, Mrs. & Mr. Chair Signs, S’mores Wedding Favors + Ribbon Wands: DIY / Wedding Gown: Piccione Bridal by Alfred Angelo / Veil: Stella’s Bridal / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Allure Bridals

This, my friends, is one of those weddings that you just don’t want to stop. I spent a few good hours pouring over all the gorgeous images from EE Photography and it’s still not enough for me! I literally can’t get enough of all the gorgeous flowers, the pretty-pretty paper, the amazing desert table…I could go on and on but I’ll stop swooning now so you can check out all the goodies waiting for you in the gallery!

If you’re just as smitten as I am with this day, then you’ll definitely want to see it come to life thanks to 2nd Generation Video Productions.
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From Erin of EE Photography… Allison and Zach were married on a beautiful sunny November day in Austin, Texas. Both the ceremony and reception took place at the lovely Vintage Villas, which is perfectly situated over Lake Travis in prime sunset viewing position. To set things off right, Petal Pushers of Austin arrived in style with loads of exceptionally gorgeous flowers, creating a multicolored palette ranging from soft pastels to stronger primary colors. Allison, the bride, spent months searching through local antique shops to find just the right decor for the big day. After many great finds and a pinch of help from Etsy, everything splashed together to create an impeccable romantic ambiance. The event planners from Coordinate This kept the lively festivities on track, and for many of the guests, the evening culminated in a night of fun and unique dancing, including the traditional Czech/Bohemian Grand March.

Wedding Photography: EE Photography / Wedding Venue: Vintage Villas in Austin, Texas / Event Design + Coordination: Coordinate This / Flowers: Petal Pushers Event Floral Design / Wedding Cinematography: 2nd Generation Video Productions / Wedding Cakes: Simon Lee Bakery / Wedding Dress: Blue by Enzoani “Dakota” via Blush Bridal Lounge / Crystal Belt: Saison Blanche Couture via Blush Bridal Lounge / Long Veil, Lace Shoes, Getaway Dress, Tulle Petticoat + Ivory Belt: DIY by the Bride’s Mother / Birdcage Veil: A Gift from the Groom’s Mother / Red Getaway Shoes: Borrowed from the Bride’s Mother / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: twobirds bridesmaid in Slate / String Trio: Divisi Strings / DJ: Complete Music Video Photo / Photo Booth: Central Texas J-Booth / Getaway Car: Transportation Consultants

Happy Friday to all our Texas brides-to-be! Before we send you off for the weekend we just had to share this gorgeous French inspired fete. It’s oh so sophisticated and elegant, with just the right amount of gold, pearls, sparkles and feathers. Lucky for us Anna Routh Photography was there to capture all the pretty, little details. Click here for even more.

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From Anna of Anna Routh Photography… Carla and Sean’s French and Marie Antoinette-themed affair was ALL about the details. Every inch of this beautiful event was draped in pale pink and light blue with gold and pearl accents. Every centerpiece was unique and chock-full of items that had been collected throughout the couple’s engagement. Sean, an Army Captain, beamed when he saw his bride coming down the aisle in her stunning gown that was covered from top to bottom with tiny floral appliques. After a heartfelt ceremony rich with tradition and love from their friends and family, Carla and Sean’s guests enjoyed the most amazing dessert and hot chocolate bar I’ve ever seen — macaroons, cake, chocolate, custard and cookies galore! Yum! After plenty of dancing and even an impromptu hip-hop performance by the groom, the lovebirds were swept away in a beautiful vintage auto. Carla’s keen sense of style and both of their kind hearts showed through in all aspects of this intimate and personal evening.

Wedding Photography: Anna Routh Photography / Event Design + Coordination: April Orr of Leave the Details To Me / Wedding Venue: Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Mansion / Flowers: Flowers Flowers / Invitations, Stationery + Signage: Blue Eye Brown Eye / Rentals: Premiere Party Central + Marquee Rents / Wedding Cake: Michelle’s Patisserie / Catering: Southern’s Fine Dining / Desserts: Bake Sale Austin / Attendents’ Feather Fans: DIY by the Bride / Makeup: Beauty on the Go / Chairs: Chiavari Chairs of Austin / Bartending: Utopian Bartending / DJ: Kyle Clark / Stickers + Couple Animation: Charlotte Wuthrich / Wedding Gown: Alfred Angelo / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bari Jay

Another week has come and gone, and we’re so close to the weekend we can almost touch it. We’re hoping there are oodles of Winter weddings flooding our inbox after this first wedding weekend in February. Of course, we couldn’t bid you farewell before giving you a little preview to get you excited to be back here nice and early Monday. We’ll be showing off the rest of this gorgeous Texas wedding from Forever Photography, so make sure to pop in with your morning coffee! Until then, LBBers. xoxo

Photography by Forever Photography, Floral Design by The Flower Studio.

The week of pretty all wrapped up fancy:

a Texas highlight film to put a smile on anyones face
a gorgeous fall affair in the quaint town of Nantucket
a midday appetite boost in the form of this vendor spotlight
a Philadelphia ballroom soiree, fit for royalty
an eclectically beautiful New York wedding with pops of pink
a perfectly Sonoma féte with the most adorable couple
a Colorado ranch wedding with a to die for floral design
an Army couple tying the knot on this beautiful Delaware day
a Wisconsin soiree with the most perfect inspiration
a capital GORGEOUS southern affair in Charleston

Some of our favorite links from around the web:

an ephemera collage card DIY perfect for Valentines day (it’s coming!) via Design*Sponge
a stunning DIY earring tutorial you really have to see via Ruffles & Stuff
a soft & gorg Florida beach wedding via Grey Likes Weddings