A Timeless Wedding Blooming With Elegance at the Arlo in Austin

Lauren Megerdichian
November 26, 2024
Categories: Real Weddings, The Blog, Traditional Elegance

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Emma & Matthew’s wedding day was elegant, timeless, high-touch, and romantic. Their color palette was whimsical and soft. They incorporated muted spring colors into their summer wedding in Austin, TX. Their color palette consisted of soft blushes, creams, whites, and neutral tans and beiges. From letter pressed ceremony programs to the delicate bows on each menu card, every detail was accounted for.

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[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Upon guest arrival, they were greeted with a chilled glass of champagne and a string trio playing soft romantic songs. Guests entered the ceremony through large trees onto an acrylic aisle with the view of a ceremony platform and draping – the room was grand.

Guests walked down a gorgeous staircase to an outdoor cocktail hour. Passed cocktails and appetizers were there for guests to enjoy.

Emma & Matt knew that their guests’ first impression of the wedding weekend would be the moment they opened up their invitation. They wanted guests to open this and it would feel elegant, classy, and formal. Emma had all invitation suites letterpressed, with neutral colors and a monogram that we incorporated not only in the invitation suite, but also throughout the wedding design.

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[field title=”Proposal Story”]The proposal took place at a secret theater in East Austin. Matt took Emma there and had the space prepared with her favorite champagne and a photographer to capture the moment. He then told her that they were going to dinner at The Peacock which is one of her favorite restaurants. When they arrived, they were escorted upstairs to a private room where both of their entire families were waiting – who had flown across the country. Emma said that it was a complete surprise and the best day![/field]

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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Both wedding dresses were custom made Elizabeth Lee Bridal! [/field]

[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Revelry was where all the bridesmaids purchased their dresses from. Emma knew she wanted the dresses to be satin, so the girls had an elegant look to them. With having a black tie wedding, and having the guys in black tuxes, she knew the champagne would be the perfect neutral touch. The dresses from Revelry are high quality and the shade of champagne is not too yellow or too gold! [/field]

[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The groom got his tux custom made from Suit Supply, and the groomsmen got their tux’s from Black Tux! [/field]

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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Emma & Matt wanted to treat their intimate guest count to a formal dinner experience. SoHo Catering & Consulting executed a plated dinner service, which included a delicious filet mignon or a pistachio and herb crusted salmon. For dessert, they offered a variety of small bites including mini lemon bars, cream puffs, and mini creme brûlées. There was lots of variety for everyone![/field]

[field title=”Florals & Decor”]When it came to the wedding day and the design, Emma and Matt knew they didn’t want anything to be too cookie cutter. Emma loved the ideas of neutrals, but was open to her planners creative ideas and suggestions. One idea they made was incorporating a white patterned linen to elevate the tables. Instead of doing it for the table linens, they had custom napkins made from BBJ and kept that pattern consistent by having that pattern on the cocktail table linens.

The overall place setting was delicate and romantic. They had a full place setting when guests found their seat. Even with a plated meal, they wanted guests to take their seats and it feel grand. All menu cards were letter pressed with a romantic satin bow hand tied around each.

The next area that was something they knew would elevate their ceremony & reception was rented chairs. Emma and Matt knew they wanted something grand, that could be a statement to both spaces.

Wedding days are an experience from the minute a guest steps off the bus, to the last moments leaving the venue. Emma and Matt wanted their guests to have different experiences throughout the evening. One part of the reception they were most excited about was the martini room. The venue had a back room that they wanted to utilize, but were unsure how. During the design part of planning, we landed on a martini room. Green velvet draping, swanky lounge furniture, and a bar menu that only included martinis did just the trick.

Emma and Matt also had decided early on in the planning process that a band was a nonnegotiable. We decided to showcase The Nightowls, their wedding band, on a grand stage with a custom acrylic dance floor where we incorporated the custom monogram. Hung above the guests was luscious greenery to warm up the ballroom. The dance floor was packed the entire evening, where Emma was able to showcase her gorgeous second dress, and make her way to the martini room a handful of times. [/field]

[field title=”Wedding Cake”]The wedding cake moment was simple, but elegant. Surrounded by lush floral, the cake moment was jaw dropping for everyone. [/field]

[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]One of the couples favorite parts of the wedding day was doing a first look with private vows before the ceremony. This moment was special since they did this inside the ceremony space, where they would be just an hour later with all their friends and family. [/field]

[field title=”Special Detail #1″]One moment that Emma & Matt were extremely excited to see come to life was the martini room. Later in the evening, once the band had kicked off and dinner was finished, we had a separate room in the venue open up which was a martini room. From the dark green moody velvet draping, to the dark tone rentals, we really created a space that had that speak easy vibe. Emma and Matt offered additional desserts in this room, as well as a limited selection of martinis for their guests to order from. The bride also kicked off this time in the evening with a dress change as well! [/field]

[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The bride and groom knew they always wanted to have their ceremony inside, but knew they wanted to transform the venue to not feel like a traditional wedding venue. From the acrylic white aisle and stage, to the custom trees the floral team built on site, the venue was transformed into a whimsical space for a June wedding in Texas. [/field]

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