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A Timeless Multicultural Wedding in the Texas Hill Country

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Yvette and Josh’s wedding day consisted of beautiful blues, cream, and greenery. With the venue space of The Preserve at Canyon Lake, you do not need to worry about much embellishment. These colors were the perfect compliment to the already beautiful space.

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The details and flowers were important to Yvette and Josh on their day. The wanted a very classic look, and with the space of The Preserve at Canyon Lake already providing that, they wanted to take special care in what they added. Yvette’s orchid bouquet was the perfect touch in this classic look. There were touches of blue throughout the reception, such as the seating chart and the white and blue Turkish boxes on each place setting that were favors from the bride and groom. There were also touches of blue on the table from the different ribbon colors on the escort cards, which signified what meal each guest would get.

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The bridesmaid dresses were Yvette’s ‘something blue’ for the day, and we loved the way they complemented the classic white and green color scheme.

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The groomsmen wore very traditional navy blue suits rented from The Black Tux.

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Royal Fig Catering provided the catering, including idealistic summer eats such as duck pastor tacos, peachy green salad, and ceviche served on plantain chips. Miniature cheeseburgers were served as the perfect late-night bite. Bartending was provided by The Preserve at Canyon Lake venue and included a full bar with His and Her signature cocktails.

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Yvette wanted timeless white flowers with greenery which Evember did a fantastic job of bringing to life throughout the ceremony and reception space. Yvette carried a bouquet of white cascading orchids which looked so elegant with her dress.

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The wedding cake designed by Cakes and More was a gorgeous four-tier, white cake adorned with orchids and roses. The cake was the perfect centerpiece for the delicious dessert table provided by Asukar.

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To honor the Bride’s family’s heritage and Spanish-speaking family members who have traveled from the Dominican, the couple opted for two officiants – one English-speaking officiant and one Spanish-speaking officiant. Half of the ceremony took place in English, and half of the ceremony took place in Spanish. A string quartet set the mood for the wedding as guests arrived for the ceremony and continued to entertain guests through cocktail hour.

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Yvette and Josh incorporated their cultures in multiple ways throughout the reception. The couple had Asukar make desserts from both of their heritages, including Nigerian puff-puffs, Italian cannolis, and Dominican guava turnovers, in addition to the beautiful four-tier cake. They also had multiple musicians for the reception: a DJ to play the traditional wedding music everyone knows and loves, as well as a Nigerian musician for the groom’s heritage and a Salsa Merengue band, to bring in the bride’s heritage.

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To honor the bride’s heritage, they had a Hora Loca which is a tradition where they bring out props, confetti, and noisemakers and celebrate on the dance floor. Some of the dance floor props included flags from their heritages as well as Texas flags, traditional Dominican hats hand painted by Yvette’s uncle in the Dominican Republic, feather boas, and light-up wands. It was so fun to see everyone celebrate with the couple as the night ended!

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A Luxury Lakefront Destination Wedding in Horseshoe Bay, Texas

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From the bride… I wanted something that captured the elegance of old Hollywood with elements that made sense for a winter wedding. We started with emerald green, white, and hints of gold, and the design webbed from there.

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We are from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Most Baton Rouge brides have large weddings at the local country clubs. We wanted something smaller and more intimate yet beautiful. When we came across Horseshoe Bay, we immediately knew it was the perfect destination for our nuptials. We also like that it is in Texas, and we are starting our lives together in Texas. We went with Old Hollywood glamour done in a modern way. The lakeside ceremony was adorned with acrylic ghost chairs, a custom acrylic aisle with our monogram, and lush white florals we carried throughout the design. The reception ballroom was transformed with custom white draping, a custom monogrammed dance floor, and lighting for a romantic ambiance. The tables were draped in embroidered linens, and we brought in gold and emerald green velvet chairs to elevate the design.” We also fused our Texas destination into the storyline. We stayed on theme the entire weekend, from a Texas BBQ-themed rehearsal dinner to handing out cowboy hats at the reception.

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David told me we were going out to eat. He drove me to his parent’s house, where they have 100 acres, a horse, cattle, and ducks. He told me to “come look at their new horse.” I opened the back door, but there was no new horse. There were rose petals and a cute little setup where he got down on one knee. I was in absolute shock but also kind of knew it was coming.

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I went into dress shopping wanting something beaded and sparkly. When I tried this one on by Rita Vinieris, I fell in love immediately. It was classic yet sexy, and the gloves topped it off. It really encompassed the old Hollywood bride vibe I was going for. Pedram Couturefrom New Orleans made the bow for me, the bow did not originally come with the dress.

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Choosing bridesmaids’ dresses is no easy feat. They all tend to look the same, and let’s face it, they aren’t always the best-looking. However, I found these to be understated and classic. The dresses came with a small bow, but, to mirror mine, I had my aunt create larger bows for these dresses.

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Typical Louisiana weddings, where we are from, are a buffet of seafood, pasta, etc. Being in Texas, we chose to have a BBQ for the rehearsal and a sit-down steak dinner for the reception. To top off the night, we had my and David’s favorite snack passed around: cinnamon rolls, sliders, and fries.

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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Classic, old Hollywood was the inspiration throughout the entire design process. We wanted something not too over the top but elegant and lovely. I love the night sky, so the draped lights encompassed a starry night.[/field]
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I spent days trying to figure out my wedding cake. This is another detail that tends to look the same at every wedding you go to. So, we decided to do something different and have the illusion of flowers floating around the cake. Our florist made a spiral of baby’s breath encircling the entire cake.

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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]The couple had a solo vocalist singing worship during the ceremony.[/field]
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The couple are from Louisiana, as were most of their guests. They had a second line and sparkler exit leading them to their lakeside boat send-off.

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[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The bride wore a custom jumpsuit for her second reception outfit made by Pedram Couture from New Orleans, LA. [/field]
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The theme of the deep emerald green. I had a hard time choosing my color palette. I was initially adamant against green, but it turned out to be so elegant. From the reception dinner chairs to the ribbon around the menus and programs, to the bridesmaids’ dresses, it really pulled everything together. My something borrowed was even a pair of diamond and emerald earrings.

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A Classic Southern Wedding With Modern Twists At Arlington Hall

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The wedding colors were pink, blue and white with touches of gold.

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The two words I kept returning to, to describe my wedding vision were romantic and elegant. I wanted a classic Southern wedding with a few unique, modern elements. The wedding was formal, but it was important to us that the flow of the night created a warm and relaxed feel for our guests.

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Warren and I visited NYC (his first time!) last April, and on the first morning in the city, he got down on one knee in the middle of the mall in Central Park. The combination of him being extremely relaxed, and me thinking a proposal would be coming later in the year, was truly the best surprise! It proceeded to rain the entire day, but we were lucky to have the sun shining and see the cherry blossoms that morning. We spend the rest of the weekend celebrating in the city and will remember that trip forever!!

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Monique Lhuillier has always been my favorite wedding dress designer due to her signature feminine, romantic lace gowns. I went to several different boutiques but found my dress at the Neiman Marcus Bridal Salon in downtown Dallas. After trying on many dresses that weren’t the one, I thought we would leave the salon empty-handed until my amazing consultant brought in a sample from Monique Lhuillier that she thought matched my vision. Before I even tried it on, I thought it was the most beautiful gown I had ever seen. The dress has layers and layers of lace paired with a corset top, low back and subtle shimmer. A few months before the wedding, I decided that I wanted to get a reception dress that was a bit more modern and that contrasted the classic ballgown style of my first dress. I have always loved the signature bow dresses from designer Alexia Maria and thought the Margaret Gown perfectly fit my vision for a second dress! It was so much fun wearing that dress; I never wanted to take it off!

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I have always wanted blue bridesmaids dresses, and Bella Bridesmaids has the perfect icy, satin, pale blue fabric. The dress I chose is a trumpet style with a square neckline and slit — all of my girls looked incredible in it, and I’m so happy with our choice!

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The groomsmen wore classic black tuxedos with bowties and suspenders from The Black Tux.

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We stuck with the Southern vibe when it came to food. Hors d’oeuvres included bacon-wrapped chicken, brie in mini Filo cups, and filet mignon crostini. Dinner was a wedge salad paired with a delicious pecan-crusted chicken with mashed potatoes and haricots verts. One of the night’s highlights was having a coffee cart pre-ceremony and during cocktail hour, which served all of your classic coffee drinks, espresso martinis, and Irish coffees! It was a bit chilly, so a warm drink was just what we needed.

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I wanted to figure out a way to pair pink and blue (my two favorite colors) together without it giving baby shower vibes. We kept blue in the accents like napkins and bridesmaids’ dresses with our florals being white and lots of different shades of pink. Our florist made everywhere you look magical, gradually bringing more color in as the event progressed.

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Panini Bakery designed a 5 tier cake showcasing our wedding crest, the lace from my gown, and lots of real florals between each tier. I gasped when I saw how beautiful it turned out! We chose a white chocolate mouse with raspberry filling and dark chocolate mousse. SO delicious!

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We had a true mix of classic and modern songs for our ceremony, which were all played on a string quartet. I walked down the aisle to “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis, and our recessional was to “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” a song I have always loved since watching The Parent Trap!

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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Since early on in wedding planning, I was obsessed with the idea of using French Macarons as place cards at each guests seat. I thought it would be cool aesthetically, but really wanted them to be a delicious treat that guests got when they first sat down at their table. We tried a few macarons from various places and didn’t love them, so my mom and I decided to try making them ourselves. A few tries (and errors) later and after turning my parent’s kitchen into a bakery, we had 300+ macaroons made. Not only did they turn out cute, many guests told us it was the best macaron they’ve had![/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The bide’s sister embroidered our head table napkins with our wedding monogram that was used in many details. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]I’ve always loved the classic look of a checked black and white dance floor and incorporating this in to the design was a must![/field]
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Vintage Meets Glam Wedding at the Historic Mason Dallas

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[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]I wanted my wedding to be vintage and glam with a little dark moody twist. My venue, The Mason, did most of the work for me which was great! I still wanted the timeless look while letting the venue really shine through! So I really stuck with white flowers and neutral colors that really let the venue be the star of the show.[/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]Austin and I were going skiing with some friends at the end of December of 2021. This was an annual trip we have started taking with our friends Dan and Carley so I was not suspicious at all. We got in quite a bit earlier than our friends so Austin told me he made a cocktails reservation and a dinner reservation to celebrate my birthday early as my birthday is January 17th. He said it was a surprise which I thought was sweet so I just went with it and allowed him to lead the day! It was BLIZZARDING on our way from the airport to the Air Bnb so much so that we couldn’t see more than 10 feet in front of the car. I could tell Austin was nervous but he said driving in this weather was the cause. We got to the Air Bnb and quickly changed for dinner and headed into Vail Village. As soon as we parked the snow slowed to a beautiful flurry. As our cocktail location was a surprise to me I just let Austin lead the way via Google maps. We started walking behind buildings and there was no one else around and I started to question his navigation skills. We got to this gorgeous bridge that had a frozen creek beneath it and I stopped to take pictures. I remember Austin kind of urging me to keep walking which is unusual for him but I went with it. At the other end of the bridge I saw a girl and what appeared to be her boyfriend taking photos of her with a professional grade camera and I said out loud to Austin “Oh my gosh I think they are about to get engaged!”. I think at that moment he knew he was about to completely surprise me! As we got to the other end of the bridge he dropped to one knee and asked me to marry him! The photographers turned out to be for us and they captured the whole moment! It was such a sweet day and the way he planned every detail meant so much to me. I wish I could relive that moment over and over again![/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]My dress is “Sandra” by Sarah Seven. I purchased it at The Lovely Bride Dallas. I had been following Sarah Seven on Instagram for a while and LOVED how simple and elegant yet chic all of her dresses are. My top three dresses were all Sarah Seven but I just knew Sandra was the one! I loved the pearls that cover the entire dress and obviously the top tulle detail off the shoulders was just so stunning and unique. I actually got a different bottom from the stock version put on my dress. I wanted the longer train because it made me feel more bridal and I LOVE the way it turned out.[/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]I got my Bridesmaids dresses from Birdy Grey. I loved the Emerald color and fabric and especially the price point. I didn’t want my bridesmaids spending a bunch of money for my wedding. I felt like the dress options allowed for each of my girls to find a dress that made them feel confident and beautiful! I think they looked so much more luxe than their price point and all of my bridesmaids said they fit so well and were comfortable![/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The groomsman, my dad and Austin all got their navy blue tuxes from the BLK Tux. Austin said the process was so easy and they all looked really handsome. I really wanted the navy tux because I felt like it was a little trendier but as it was still a tux they were still a timeless look.[/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Our caterer was CN Catering out of Dallas and they really were the BEST to work with. All of the food was amazing! We had three kinds of passed hors d’oeurves during the cocktail hour; mac n’ cheese balls (a big hit!), crab wontons, and spicy chili chicken. For the main meal we had mixed green salads, pan seared chicken with tomatillo garlic cream sauce and queso fresco, garlic broccolini, and thyme roasted fingerling and sweet potatoes. Everything was wonderful!

For our drinks we had a full bar during the cocktail hour and reception portion of the night with a Margarita and Manhattan as our signature cocktails. During the dinner portion of the night we only did wine service. My dads good friend, Atsmon Shahar, owns his own winery, Piezo, so we exclusively served that all night. We served the 2017 Chardonnay as our white option and the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon as our red option. My family loved our wine so having a high quality wine option was really important to us![/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]My florist was Pick a Daisy DFW. She did a great job capturing my vision. I wanted alot of baby’s breath and white roses as I thought those two together take up so much space and are so beautiful. I had tall baby’s breath arrangements at most of my guests tables and short rose and baby’s breath at the remaining guest tables. I had a long babys breath and rose arrangement going down the entire head table that was accompanied with so many candles! All of the columns were wrapped in greenery which i think made it feel like it was in a greenhouse! My alter was covered in greenery and white roses. It was all so beautiful. I would say my favorite thing about weddings is the flowers. They really make a brides whole vision come true! I wanted people to walk into dinner and be wowed by the florals at each table while also letting the natural beauty of my venue shine through as well.[/field]
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Describe your wedding cake/sweets.
For dessert we did pie instead of cake! We got our delicious pies from Sweet Lucy’s Pies out of Fort Worth, TX. Lindsey was amazing to work with and her pies are to die for! We had three options: Smores, Carmel Apple, and Butterscotch Meringue.[/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Our pastor, Graham McMillan, is a close friend so he already knew us well and really tailored our ceremony to us. I wanted our ceremony to be centered on Christ and set a precedent of God being the center of our marriage. Our good friend and groomsman, Jake Sesker, played piano and sang our processional songs which was so beautiful and special. Our band, The Little Wedding Band, handled the rest of the music for the night. They were AMAZING. Our dance floor was packed the entire reception. Everyone had so much fun and they really listened to what I wanted and created the best vibe for the evening![/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]My bouquet was wrapped in Austin’s grandmothers gloves which was so special. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]We wanted to include our dogs, Milton and Forest, in the wedding even though they weren’t able to join in on the fun so we had them on all all of our cocktail napkins and named our signature cocktails after each of them! [/field]
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Old World Romance With a Hint of Modern Design at the Greenhouse At Driftwood

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The Greenhouse at Driftwood’s architecture has a beautiful exterior that inspired us to feature an Old World, romantic design with hints of modern! Lush blooms brought both the softness and movement the exterior stones and greenhouse on the property. Earthy terracotta cones were mixed with lighter spring hues of honey, apricot and mauve.

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[field title=”The Venue”]The Greenhouse at Driftwood is amazing Greenhouse located just outside of Austin Texas. It is filled with so much beautiful architecture and amazing plants that we wanted to add a lot of floral to add to the romantic nature of the space.[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]The Monique Lhullier gown from Julian Gold was the perfect design! It had sleeves and movement which added to the movement of the day![/field]
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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]We wanted the florals for this editorial to bring in the warmth, and romance to an already beautiful venue! Reverie Florals did an amazing job in creating cascading florals in every space. Beth of 36th street brought in textured and colorful linens to create the perfect match of old world and new world in the details! [/field]
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Whimsical Garden-Inspired Wedding with a Blooming Seating Chart

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Shades of pink including blush, dusty rose, and peach. Accented with pops of yellow and lavender.[/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]You can’t help, but smile when you see Crystal & Jason’s colorful and festive wedding. Crystal & Jason had a bright and cheery wedding with shades of pink and bold florals everywhere. It was so colorful, you would think their fall Texas wedding was in the spring! From the bride: “Our vision was whimsical, garden inspired wedding decor with blushes, pinks, hints of corals and peaches”. Hanging greenery and disco balls set a festive tone for the reception. The design all came together perfectly thanks to her wedding planner, Bianca Nichole & Co.[/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]From the bride Crystal: “Jason proposed on August 7, 2021! He asked Crystal to go to dinner and then to have a picnic by the lake. After dinner, he took Crystal along the lake into an area that was very sentimental to her. This was the exact location where she first saw a picture of Austin that made her fall in love with the idea of living there. Tears were flowing well before the actual proposal, and then Jason popped down on one knee and asked her to be his wife!”[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]The brides wore a beautiful classic gown designed by Suzanne Neville. She chose a a classic silhouette with a ballgown feel but a modern neckline. Her stunning cathedral veil, Untamed Petals earrings, and Harlo bridal shoes all had delicate pearl details.[/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]The bridesmaid dresses were satin to compliment the brides gown. We chose to use a soft blush as a grounding color so the flowers could pop against the fabric.

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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Their two signature drinks were named after their dogs as seen in their cocktail napkin. A margarita was a must for their Texas wedding! Their drinks and delicious family style food was provided by Whim Hospitality. Menu items included Spanish-Style Flat Iron Steak a la Plancha and Caveat Churros for dessert![/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]The seating chart was a collaborative dream between the bride, her planner,
Bianca Nichole and Co and the stationer, Design to Flourish. It was the perfect addition to the garden inspired wedding, with the script Love in Full Bloom at the top of the seating chart to greet guests as they made their way to the ceremony site. Every guest got their own unique flower, a thoughtful gift from the bride and groom. Beautiful garden inspired florals from Whim Hospitality filled the reception space and lined the entrance of their ceremony. A pink petal toss concluded their sweet ceremony as the newlyweds walked down the aisle. [/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]In line with the bride’s pearl details, very tiny pearls dotted the whole cake which looked almost like water droplets along the icing. The garden inspired theme came together with bright blooms along the cake. The bride knew she wanted a heavy amount of flowers on the cake to continue the garden inspiration. Crystal and her planner, Bianca Nichole and Co, chose a soft blush linen to complete the cake moment.[/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Crystal & Jason started their wedding with a first look followed by a teary-eyed private vow reading under the trees of Camp Lucy. Their vows were written within delicate custom vow books. The vow reading was one of my favorite moments to capture that day![/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]The bride created a Newlywed Times newspaper filled with engagement photos, wedding weekend details, and a thank you letter. The couple put this creative newspaper in every welcome bag for their guests. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The celebration kicked off with disco balls spinning, Cuban cigar rolling by Ruiz Cigars and Rollers, and lively music from DJ Helios. Even the bride’s grandma could not get off the dance floor! As the celebration continued, the couple provided glow sticks and light up cowboy hats for the dance floor. It was a night that their guests will never forget. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]From the bride: “Our love story begins in the Summer of 2012 in New York City. It’s short and simple; we met drunk at a bar! We stayed up until 8 in the morning talking on a rooftop and it was one of the magical moments where you truly just know. We both left that rooftop that day feeling overwhelmed that our lives were about to change after meeting. We dated for about a year and a half until we impulsively decided to quit our jobs, pick a random city on the map and just move, ultimately deciding on Dallas, TX. Within weeks of this decision we packed up our homes & headed to Texas where we decided to build our lives and eventually moved to Austin, TX!”[/field]
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Colorful Ombre Garden Party Wedding At The Four Seasons Austin

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The color palette is a curated blend of pinks, white, neutrals, earth tones, and natural greenery, with ombre details.

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Ashley and Daniel wanted a healthy blend of modern-meets-classic romantic—garden party in the middle of downtown Austin. The striking color palette featured a curated blend of white, neutrals, earth tones, pinks, and natural greenery. We styled out two gorgeous clear-top tents with soft lighting, glass bead chandeliers, and a greenery canopy for the ceremony and dinner. MCM-inspired lounges offered guests a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the vibe. Guests then danced the night away under metallic orbs and disco balls. Stationery and signage utilized a range of tones in the palette and modern die cuts. Most importantly, their best friend/fur baby – Ollie, was included prominently throughout the day!

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“We both went to college at Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX, and met at an apartment party. After several attempts, Daniel finally convinced me to go on a date. From there, the rest is history. After many years of dating in Texas, Dano proposed to me the day before we left to start our New York adventure. We love having a good time and hanging out with our friends and want our wedding to be a big party.”

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Ashley wore the gorgeous Alba gown by Rime Arodaky, which featured a classic sheath shape with floral lace details, and a beautiful lace panel train.

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To balance the bright colors, Ashley wanted her bridesmaids in dusty blue dresses, each in different styles, to showcase each bridesmaid’s personality. The soft blue paired well with their pink and white bouquets, which had touches of fuschia, red, apricot, and buttercup yellow.

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[field title=”Food & Drink”]The couple wanted to treat guests to incredible food, and had a variety of long tables and rounds, which allowed for guests to enjoy catching up! Their salad was a red and green leaf lettuce with vanilla and riesling poached pear, candied pecans, sun-dried cranberries, and a maple shallot dressing. It was colorful, just like their wedding! Their entrée was beef tenderloin with bordelaise sauce and citrus-brushed sea bass with whipped olive oil potatoes, carrots, and haricot vert.
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Fun, modern, garden party with boho touches with a floral color palette of white, neutrals, earth tones, hot pinks, and natural greenery. For the style, Posey Floral and Event Design played with modern architectural designs and color-blocking ombre to allow everything to flow together effortlessly. The ceremony featured lighter floral tones, with bright pops added to the bouquets and reception.

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One of the highlights of the day was their dog, Ollie! They had a custom cake topper made of him so he could also be part of the reception. The couple had two cakes. The bride’s was golden butter and chocolate fudge, while the groom’s was chocolate chip cookie.

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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Family walked to “Yellow” by Coldplay, Groom’s Party walked to “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon, Bride’s Party walked to “Latch” by Sam Smith, and the Bride walked with her father to “Godspeed” by Frank Ocean. The newlyweds recessed to “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” by Stevie Wonder.
A live jazz trio entertained guests during cocktail hour
An energized live band rocked the reception.
The couple had their first dance to “Day 1” by Honne. Father/daughter dance to “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder.
Mother/son dance to “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts.
And open dancing was kicked off to “Juice” by Lizzo.
Cake Cutting was to “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey.
Bouquet toss to “Love on Top” by Beyonce.
Last song was “Good as Hell” by Lizzo.
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A Vintage Glam Wedding At An Austin Italianate-Style Villa

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For the vision and vibe, Lauren and Blake knew they wanted their wedding to be timeless, romantic, and dreamy. Inspired by vintage style from the 1930s and 1940s, their wedding channeled the romantic and glamorous feel with velvet linens, vintage furniture, and lots of flowing champagne!

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Blake proposed to Lauren on Christmas morning. He threw her off the scent first by staging a perfect engagement dinner on Christmas Eve but didn’t pop the question that evening. Instead, he woke her up the next day with a huge surprise: a ring!

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Lauren was dazzling in her ivory wedding gown with spaghetti straps, a V neckline, and a flowing train. She complemented the dress with classic pearl jewelry and a sheer ivory veil.

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Lauren invited ten of her closest girlfriends to be her bridesmaids on her wedding day. They each wore a different colored bridesmaids dress that corresponded with the couple’s wedding colors, from blush to dusty blue to peach. Each bridesmaid got to select their dress style, allowing them to showcase their individual personality!

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Blake and his groomsmen donned classic black tuxedoes with black bow ties. Blake stood out from the crowd, though by adding a vintage top hat and black cane to his look!

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Lauren and Blake love Mediterranean, Italian and French food, and we drew inspiration from their personal tastes for their wedding menu. Guests enjoyed wild mushroom & chèvre vol au vents, panzanella, and tomato mozzarella skewers during cocktail hour, provided by Pascal’s Catering. They then indulged in a beautiful plated meal of either chicken picatta, braised beef short ribs, or vegan grilled asparagus penne pasta. The bar menu featured passed Champs de Violette in vintage coupes and a separate bourbon bar for tastings. During the meal, Lauren and Blake offered a wine selection of Domaine des Cotes Blanches Sancerre Blanc, Tiberio Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo Rose and Illuminati llico Montepulcian d’Abruzzo.

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This wedding featured charming florals in shades of peach and dusty hues accented with natural greenery. From the blush and ivory floral sprays on the open-frame ceremony chuppah to the reception arrangements that dotted the kings’ tables, Lauren and Blake’s florals and decor were inspired by vintage charm with contemporary updates. Nods to contemporary style can also be seen in the cascade of flowers on the venue’s historic fountain, the rounded wooden chairs, and ikebana-inspired floral.

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Lauren & Blake had a 5-tiered wedding cake! Emily Lee pressed multi-colored petals into the white exterior and rimmed the bottom tier with tiny pastel buds. Peach ranunculus sat on the top tier alongside a bride and groom cake topper. The groom’s cake was a naked cake, dusted with confectioner’s sugar, green leaves, and white florals.

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In the ceremony processional, Blake, the couple’s parents and the wedding party walked down the aisle to “Blue Bayou” by Roy Orbison, played on the strings by Terra Vista Strings. Lauren then entered with her father to the tune of “Crimson and Clover.” After the couple tied the knot, they shared their first dance to the musical stylings of The Shooks Band, who played their rendition of “Disco” by Surf Curse.

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Guests were treated to Vogue Vignette- live sketching of their spirit and style in a one-of-a-kind sketch.

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The couple departed in a vintage convertible Cadillac!

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Garden Chic at The Contemporary Austin With Rattan Details

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Embracing the venue’s lush grounds filled with greenery, accented with beautiful blooms in shades of white, creams, mauve, and muted blush tones.

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Shana and Hudson vision was to create a memorable weekend that embraced the stylish culture of Austin through great food, dynamic music, contemporary art, and gorgeous florals.

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The couple wanted to showcase an elevated Texas inspired menu for both the bar cocktails and the dining experience. The talented Contigo Catering helped curate 3 cocktails; Farmarita: blanco tequila, carrot juice, lime juice, spicy simple syrup, peeled carrot, red pepper flakes a Ancho Margarita: blanco tequila, ancho chile liqueur, jalapeño, lime, spicy simple, chili-lime salted rim and a Ruby Red Rosé: ruby red, st. germain, splash of lemon, sparkling rosé. El Pepino withblanco tequila, cucumber juice, lime juice, mint simple syrup, cucumber, mint The night started with a plated salad featuring bibb lettuce, roasted okra, watermelon radish, pecorino, green goddess dressing and family style buttermilk biscuits served with peach jam. The main course allowed guests to indulge in both braised short rib and cast iron chicken served over a polenta tartlet with rainbow carrots tossed in chimichurri. Finally, dinner ended with family style s’mores bites including house made graham crackers, house-made vanilla, strawberry and cinnamon marshmallows and choice of milk and dark chocolate bars.

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Inspired by lush floral and decor embracing the historical venue, the design included a neutral palette and highlighted the ground’s lush greenery. We brought in texture and romantic elements, like the stunning chuppah, tabletop details including rattan chargers, taper candles and old-world flatware details.

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We brought in a pastry chef to build a heart-shaped wedding cake as the guests began dancing. The cake itself was an Italian cake topped with strawberries dusted in glitter.

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Art-Infused Intimate Outdoor Wedding At Nasher Sculpture Center

Creative couples will love this art-inspired wedding help at Nasher Sculpture Center! SilentTea Studio planned the well-thought-out day and infused the couple’s personality into every carefully curated detail. Just wait until you see the DIY seating chart using geometric building blocks! Floral design by Wedfully Yours adds to the elegance, and every special moment is spectacularly captured in time by Studio Opia. You’ll fall head over heels in love with every photo inside the full gallery.

From the bride… I love nature and art of Nasher Sculpture Center, and always wanted to have an intimate outdoor wedding surrounded by both of the elements. Nasher offers timeless and whimsical feelings I had always wanted, luscious greeneries, swaying willow trees, bubbling fountains, and the works of art by modern masters, which makes our wedding more special. Both the ceremony and reception spots have meaningful artistic concepts. The ceremony is in front of a sculpture called Squares and Two Circles. It is about the mutual relationships of the squares and circles. And the reception is in front of a sculpture piece called Eviva Amore, which means long live love.

We try to collaborate fairy and whimsical feelings with a modern and contemporary touch in my wedding designs and decorations. The sculptures from the museum definitely play a big part in our design. We incorporated geometric shapes and elements. One highlight is the DIY seating charts using geometric building blocks. And the wedding cakes and other small details also share the same concept.

Henry and I have very different personalities, he loves driving, and I am a terrible driver. He is very quiet, and I talk a lot. He is very spontaneous, and I like to plan ahead. However, together we complete each other. We can view and experience the world from different angles through each other. Fun fact: Thanksgiving 2019, we went to Maui Hawaii to attend my friend’s wedding and tour the island. We drove on one of the scenic highway called Road to Hana, which is also known as “Divorce Highway”. The road is really sketchy with sharp curves and narrow roads and therefore a super stressful long drive. We joked that if we did not break up after the trip, we would get married. And here we are. I was worried about the inclement weather since both the ceremony and reception are outdoor. May is one of the rainier months in Dallas. I kept checking the weather forecast and prayed for good weather. It turned out to be a sunny day, and the hottest day of the month. One thing I learned from wedding planning is to relax and think less about the details. Everything will turn out perfect on your big day.

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A Whimsy Garden Party Inspired Wedding at Wish Well House

Today’s stunning Wish Well House wedding is the perfect combination of minimalism and whimsy! An Event To Remember brought their dream vision to life in a palette of dusty blue, blush, warm neutrals, and small pops of emerald green! Our favorite part? The hanging, cloud-like floral installation at their reception by Wild Poppy Floral Design – complete with a customized neon sign 😍 See it all at the full gallery of inspo, all captured by Victoria Trevino Photography!

From the Bride… Prior to planning, Reid and I knew we wanted our wedding to be very personalized and true to who we are as a couple. Every big and small decision we made from design to our wedding day timeline, we made sure to ask ourselves if each of these elements were true to who we were and the vision we were looking to achieve. We wanted our wedding to represent our love story, and most importantly we wanted to be surrounded by the family and friends who have supported us along the way. For us, this meant a weekend full of celebration with all of our favorite people! Our style vision was to create an environment for our guests that was sophisticated, whimsical, and romantic. The design of The Wish Well House combined each of these components flawlessly! We wanted to play off of the color palette that was already present in the Wish Well house which included shades of dusty blue, blush tones, warm neutrals, with small pops of emerald green.

I love the look of an elevated garden party, so florals and botanical details were an important design element I wanted to make sure to incorporate. My sister-in-law and I DIY’ed our pressed floral table numbers with dried florals and greenery secured between a gold floating frame. Reid and I also knew we could not have a wedding without incorporating our sweet pup Margie Mae, whom we’ve been absolutely infatuated with since the day we adopted her. One of our insanely talented family friends (@TheresaWilsonArt) painted a beautiful portrait of our little girl to display next to our cocktail menu, which featured “The Spicy Margie-rita” as one of our Signature Cocktails. It was the perfect way to showcase our spicy little gal!

My favorite moment was sharing a private last dance with my husband to Louis Armstrong’s “La Vie en Rose” at the end of the evening. We were able to truly soak in the excitement of the day and all of the emotions of finally being able to call each other husband and wife. The floating floral cloud installation above the dance floor created by Wild Poppy paired with our “The Guthries” neon sign was by far the most breathtaking design piece that tied our whole vision together. The smell of the baby’s breath that lingered on the dance floor all throughout the evening will forever be ingrained in my memory! The installation gave off such an ethereal vibe and was the focal point of our reception area.

Florals were one of our biggest priorities when implementing the “whimsical” part of the vision we had for our wedding day. Our candlelit tablescapes were adorned with minimalistic-yet-elegant bud vases, pressed floral table numbers, along with more lush floral arrangements by Wild Poppy Florals scattered throughout the tables. My bouquet was the most dreamy combination of roses, peonies, and ranunculus which created such a soft and feminine look that paired absolutely beautifully with my dress! The floral pillars designed for the ceremony quite literally took my breath away; and the floating floral cloud installation above the dance floor was what dreams were made of! I could not have imagined florals more perfect for the vision we were looking to create for our wedding day.

My dress was hands down one of my favorite parts of the whole day. I purchased my dress at Whittington Bridal in Kingwood, TX a year before our actual wedding day, and it took everything in me not to put it on every day leading up to the wedding! The dress was the Teresa gown designed by Calla Blanche, which featured the most stunning mermaid silhouette, detachable tulle shoulder pieces, sweetheart neckline, and a dramatic train. I was sold the moment I laid eyes on the 3D floral details that cover the dress, and the moment I put it on everyone in the room was sold too! The dress just felt like it was made for me and my body the second I stepped into it. One piece of advice I’d give to future brides is: focus on the things that are most important to you and your future partner on your wedding day! Don’t sweat the small things, trust your vendors, and everything will fall into place.

Fall Pastel Wedding Full of Custom Details

Pastel colors and pretty little details have our hearts going pitter patter for this Texas wedding. LNC Weddings + Events planned and designed a day that delights, and Flora + Fauna filled it with bright and beautiful blooms. Every magical moment is artfully captured in photography by Courtney Leigh Photography, visit the full gallery for a closer look.

This November wedding took a pastel color palette and adapted it through rich colors and textures to be the perfect Texas fall wedding. Arrowhead Hill provided the perfect backdrop for the whimsical and romantic design, and LNC Weddings + Events seamlessly lead the design direction and planning for this day. From the lush pastel florals by Flora + Fauna to the stunning custom details by Yellow Rose Calligraphy, and every detail in between, this wedding day was brimming with beauty. All artfully captured by Courtney Leigh Photography, this vendor team got to take this couples’ vision and run with it in the very best way!

From LNC Weddings + Events…. Part of what made the process special in working so closely with the bride, Avery, was that she really allowed her design vision to evolve organically. When we began planning together just over a year before the big day, she was inspired by pastel tones of primarily pinks and blues, knew that floral design was going to be an important visual component, and wanted her day to feel romantic, dreamy, and timeless. As we began to curate her vendor team, and Avery was able to get a feel for all that her incredible vendors were capable of, that design vision began to expand and shift. We introduced lilac tones into the design, as well as more neutral taupe tones through supporting elements. I also got to share my love of linens with her, encouraging her to embrace rich textures and subtle pattern, which provided depth in color and felt true to the time of year. Paper goods and signage became an important visual component to Avery as well, and Yellow Rose Calligraphy created an invitation suite that was beyond our wildest dreams. Working with her was the catalyst for imagining the event branding in new ways, like in developing the wedding crest into a wallpaper for the seating chart, and in creating a colorful floral border for the dance floor. We had so much fun imagining the littlest details too. From the scroll place cards at the head table, to the sign on the back of the getaway car (a vintage Cadillac that was believed to be owned by Elvis!) and even the table numbers that were so good they deserve their own flat lay! It was special to lead this planning process, to help this vision take shape, and then to execute it all on Avery and Nick’s wedding day!

From the bride … my favorite memory from our wedding day was being out on the dance floor with all our friends and family! Nick and I have always enjoyed being on the dance floor at any event we go to — we knew that was the exact way we wanted to spend our wedding night! Having an amazing band was important to us, and The Pictures Band blew all of our expectations out of the water. They brought AMAZING energy! All our guests went crazy over the synchronized dancing horn players, the drummer’s party glasses, and the just phenomenal vocals. They played all the right songs and kept us out on the dance floor (and Nick and I on stage to sing our favorite songs) all night long. I wanted my attire to embody the party atmosphere too, so I changed into a reception dress. I went from my big, lace, ballgown to a sparkly Bronx & Banco mini dress with feathers. It was everything I could have imagined. It was FUN and I felt great in it. I knew I would be able to dance all night long! There were so many design elements and details that were important to me throughout the process as well. One of my favorite design elements were my bridesmaid’s dresses. I knew I wanted to keep it affordable for my girls, so I immediately started looking at Birdy Grey for options. I fell in love with their beautiful floral Style Me Pretty Collection! I put half of my girls in the floral SMP & the other half in Dusty Rose. They complimented each other perfectly and it gave so much texture to the design. When it came to my wedding gown — I knew I wanted to feel bridal. I only tried on about 8 gowns before finding the one. I wanted to stick with the theme I had in mind for our wedding. Romantic. Flirty. Timeless. I picked a full ball gown with a square neck with lace, floral appliqué, and a subtle sparkle to tie it all together. I truly felt like me and it matched my vision that I had for the day. On the topic of day-of design elements, we really wanted to incorporate color through our florals. We were thinking of Bridgerton-esque florals — and Flora + Fauna helped us create that perfectly romantic look, starting with the ceremony arbor. With that being the first thing our guests were going to see as they entered into the chapel, it certainly made a statement. Fall foliage was brought into some of the more organic elements of the florals, like the meadow pieces in the ceremony space as well as the meadows that framed the cake. I loved the romantic table scape design which was a layered mix of lush compote arrangements, etched glass bud vases, and slate blue taper candles. It all felt so intimate and romantic, and really matched the flirty and timeless vibe. Selecting Arrowhead Hill as our venue was also a huge part of the planning process. Nick and I weren’t tied to a specific region in Texas while looking for a wedding venue, so we had a lot of options. We knew that Montgomery, Texas was booming with venues and is conveniently located in between Houston & College Station (which was where we met & went to undergrad at Texas A&M.) When we decided to tour Arrowhead Hill, they had everything we could have imagined. Not only lots of green land, a beautiful chapel, sail-cloth tent, and reception hall… But also on-site accommodations for up to 65 people. That sold us. We could have the entire wedding party & immediate family all in one place for the entire weekend. No having to worry about getting people to and from a hotel, or about when you were going to see family, or hoping that everyone would be on time. And to make it all even easier, we hosted the rehearsal dinner on the property too. It made for a lovely wedding weekend and created a true getaway experience for our guests! Above all, we wanted our wedding day to feel like us. We didn’t want the process of planning one of the best days of our life to be this stressful task. Hiring Lexie and trusting her with so much made all the difference. We were able to enjoy the engagement season of life and really take it in. We wanted to make sure our guests had a seamless experience too, and on our wedding day, we were actually able to breathe and enjoy the happiest day of our lives!

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Classic Black And White Wedding Filled With Love

This Texas wedding is tugging at our heartstrings. The couple opted for a black and white wedding because they said their guests brought the color into their lives. Unleashed Events planned the carefully curated day, and romantic arrangements by Exquisite Petals added to the romance. Artful imagery by Aurelia Baca Photography is sure to stand the test of time, fall in love with it all inside the full gallery.

From Aurelia Baca Photography… Andrea and Danielle had the pleasure of meeting at the age of 15 during a tryout for USA Basketball. Andrea was very outgoing and knew many people at the camp while Danielle was more reserved, but that didn’t stop Andrea from making the connection. That became the foundation of the relationship that came to be years later. The friendship remainder throughout high school and college years but the romance blossomed when they both had become professionals.

There was always admiration and love for one another, but at this time they were able to finally act on their feelings. And once they did there was no turning back. For about a year they informally dated and then at a game in D.C. where Andrea was visiting Danielle, she told her she was ready to make it official! After 2 years of being together, Danielle proposed in front of their closest friends during their annual “Friendsmas” tradition.

It was on a private boat on the riverwalk that Danielle dropped to a knee and asked to marry her best friend! It was perfect. After an almost 3-year engagement due to covid, they wed in front of their friends and family. They chose the colors black and white because those in attendance bring the colors to their lives. It was an absolute dream of a wedding and totally worth the wait.

Pretty Pops Of Color At This Relaxed Elegance Texas Wedding

Ready for some fun? Wedding planner Julian Leaver worked with this couple to bring their vision of relaxed elegance to life and the result is simply stunning. Bright blooms designed by Bella Flora of Dallas add to the cheer, and every magical moment is beautifully captured in imagery by Erin Wilson Photography. You’re sure to love every second inside the full gallery.

From Erin Wilson Photography… Haley and Zach are incredibly fun, laid back, and elegant; their wedding represented just that. Their wedding was on Easter weekend and Haley gifted her bridesmaids little baskets of goodies and bunny slippers.

They had a tea during getting ready and it was the cutest thing. Julian Leaver did an incredible job executing their vision of beautiful bright colors, a laid-back but elegant setting with cocktail hour on the lawn, open seating, and food stations.

They had live music and a beautiful vintage car send-off. The entire celebration came together spectacularly

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Intimate Autumn Inspired Al Fresco Wedding With Bright Bursts Of Color

Put on your shades, you’re about to be blinded by all the beauty of this special day. This Texas garden wedding is filled with sunny pops of color and lots of love, all artfully planned with guests front of mind by Plan On it Events and Design. Blooms by Happy by MP are utterly romantic, and the joy of the day radiates in imagery by Elle Reaux Photography. Get ready to ooh and aah over every last detail inside the full gallery.

From Elle Reaux Photography… This is Victoria and Max’s guest-centric garden wedding at The Wayback in Austin, Texas. They nestled 50 of their nearest & dearest into a grove of lush, autumnal inspired florals while the curated design of the day felt like an ode to the changing of the seasons.

With a thoughtful guest list, each person was intentionally greeted into the al fresco reception experience with a hand-written letter at their seats from the couple to read amongst each other at the dinner table sparking meaningful conversation and the clinking of glassware.

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Victoria wore a sophisticated Chosen by Kyha gown featuring an asymmetrical sleeve and an exposed boning bodice. She was absolutely radiant as she and her groom spent the day joyfully enchanted by each other and those around them.

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Callie and Nate met at Texas Tech University before they both moved onto separate states. Between working full time as a hydrogeologist and seeing her fiance, Nate, when she could, she planned this wedding almost entirely by herself from a different state! Nate, an officer in the Marines, was stationed in Virginia at the time. To make this all the more exciting, Callie and Nate had a day-of coordinator that actually let us know that she wouldn’t be able to make it just thirty minutes before she was scheduled to arrive. With the help of Bella Cavalli’s staff, we were able to pull it off without a hitch! The simplistic elegance of this summer wedding made the couple the focal point of the day. With a first look and private vows before the ceremony, Callie and Nate were able to focus on their love for each other while looking absolutely stunning. The reception was full of energy and excitement, complete with a Marine Corps song by the groom and his comrades. There was even an impromptu money dance! To end a perfect day, Callie and Nate did a tortilla send off. Yep, tortillas. At Texas Tech University, there’s a long-standing tradition that involves throwing tortillas onto the football field after a game is won. So, as an ode to their old stomping grounds and place they first met, a tortilla send off was a perfect way to end the night. And even better, the resident Great Pyreneese dogs got to eat all of them up off the ground! Https://kenseynallphotography. Pixieset. Com/mrmrsunderwood/

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A Classic Wedding Filled With Timeless Details You’ll Still Love 20 Years From Now

Some things never go out of style, and that’s the case for this classic Texas wedding. Held at Bella Cavalli Events, a modern venue nestled on 130 acres of beautiful scenery, Callie and Sam tied the knot in style. The Marine and his bride chose a crisp green and white color palette that filled the day with modern romance, all artfully captured in elegant imagery by Kensey Nall Photography. You’ll love every detail inside the full gallery.

From Kensey Nall Photography… Callie and Nate met at Texas Tech University before they both moved onto separate states. Between working full time as a hydrogeologist and seeing her fiance, Nate, when she could, she planned this wedding almost entirely by herself from a different state! Nate, an officer in the Marines, was stationed in Virginia at the time. To make this all the more exciting, Callie and Nate had a day-of coordinator that actually let us know that she wouldn’t be able to make it just thirty minutes before she was scheduled to arrive.

With the help of Bella Cavalli‘s staff, we were able to pull it off without a hitch! The simplistic elegance of this summer wedding made the couple the focal point of the day. With a first look and private vows before the ceremony, Callie and Nate were able to focus on their love for each other while looking absolutely stunning. The reception was full of energy and excitement, complete with a Marine Corps song by the groom and his comrades. There was even an impromptu money dance!

To end a perfect day, Callie and Nate did a tortilla send off. Yep, tortillas. At Texas Tech University, there’s a long-standing tradition that involves throwing tortillas onto the football field after a game is won. So, as an ode to their old stomping grounds and place they first met, a tortilla send off was a perfect way to end the night. And even better, the resident Great Pyreneese dogs got to eat all of them up off the ground!

A Southern Soiree with Monogrammed and Meaningful Details

If you love serene vibes, this blue and white wedding is the one for you. Ashley Nicole Affair planned the classicly romantic day and filled it with personalized details interwoven throughout the wedding. We can’t help but fall in love with the free-flowing blooms artfully designed by Lovelily Flowers. Each image elegantly captured by Caitlin Rose Photography is more captivating than the last. Be sure to see every single one inside the full gallery.

From Caitlin Rose Photography…Audra and Connor are a fun loving thoughtful couple that were so thrilled to host their closest friends and family to a classic church ceremony followed by an exciting ballroom reception in downtown Austin.

After taking a classic trolley from their ceremony at St. Mary’s to Hotel Ella, the couple started the reception off by cutting the cake in the center of the dance floor. They surprised guests by popping a custom painted bottle of champagne. This was one of many hand painted and illustrated goods designed by their stationery artist Papergarten.

You could tell Connor and Audra envisioned a timeless and detailed filled wedding full of personal touches. Each table had a custom illustration of locations special to the newlyweds. Their wedding included elegant design elements with blue pastorale linens, monogrammed bows and napkins, a painting of their historical southern venue, and an unexpected blue and leafy green color palette to match their beautiful florals by Lovelily Flowers.

The couple also envisioned a relaxed atmosphere and an epic dance party for their guests. Audra changed out of her beautiful oversized bow backless wedding dress into a fun short and sweet feathered dress for the end of the reception. Royal Dukes Band had the whole wedding singing and dancing all night. There was even an after party in the ballroom that went to 1am! Congrats to the happy couple!

From the bride… My husband and I started dating our senior year of college at The University of Arkansas. We met at a bar in Fayetteville, Arkansas and got pretty serious pretty quickly! After graduating, we both moved to Austin, Texas with our golden retriever and instantly felt at home. Austin is truly the place we started to grow with each other and knew it would be our home for the long haul.

In 2020, my husband Connor, surprised me with the most special proposal with both of our families in Rosemary Beach, Florida. After our trip, we immediately started the wedding planning process. Deciding to have our wedding in Austin was the best decision we could have made. Having our friends and family in the place we have gotten to call home for the past 5 years meant so much to us, and made the day feel even more like ours. We wanted the wedding to feel like what Austin feels to us – entertaining, unique, relaxed, and always a good time.

For florals, I wanted simplicity, with a twist. One of my favorite elements of the reception was having the cake table be the focal point of the room during dinner. The cake table had the most insane florals, and our cake could not have been more beautiful with the small details. I knew I wanted petite bouquets for myself and my bridesmaids. I did not want the florals to take away from the dresses. I wanted to lean into a different look with my bridesmaids dresses, and choosing the mixture of patterned and solids really caught the eye of guests, which I loved. We wanted to incorporate details of our relationship any chance we could get from the invitations to the table numbers. My stationery vendor Papergarten created the most beautiful invitation suite that really set the tone for what our guests could expect at the wedding from the artwork, colors and personalizations. My mom had the idea of instead of numbering each table, it would be a place that was part of our relationship- it made the room feel more personal and was an amazing way of including our love story.

Since this was a destination wedding for most, Hotel Ella was the perfect place for us. Majority of our guests stayed at the hotel. Our cocktail party was around the pool, and then moved to the ballroom to dance the night away. It is a small boutique hotel located in downtown Austin and it really captured the special characteristics of Austin.

This day would not have happened if it were not for our incredible vendor team in Austin. They were all so incredibly personable, and truly made this day perfection. Every element of the day ran so smoothly, and it truly made for the most magical weekend.

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From Ashley Nicole Affair… Everything about Audra and Connor’s wedding was personalized and had a unique touch to it. The entire color palette was based off of the Blue Willow design; from the stationery to the linens to the bridesmaids’ dresses. Audra had her Blue Willow theme present through her stationery, signage, place cards, napkins, and even had a unique bottle of Veuve Clicquot. They had a beautiful Catholic ceremony at St. Mary Catholic Church, used an Austin trolley as transportation, and finished off the night at Hotel Ella dancing away with the Royal Dukes Band. Audra’s second dress was just as impressionable as her first!

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Chic Napa-Inspired Floral Explosion Styled Shoot

This bold and beautiful wedding inspiration is sure to leave you breathless. Filled with a colorful floral explosion designed by David Kurio Designs. everything from tabletops to the ceiling is adorned with elegant blooms. The entire day was artfully planned and designed by Pearl Events Austin, who thought of every carefully curated detail. Every image by Caroline Lima Photography is more stunning than the last, see them all inside the full gallery.

This chic Napa-inspired styled shoot is sure to make you feel like you are at a vineyard in the south. The bright and airy outdoor cocktail hour features a beautiful bar wrapped with toile vinyl, alabaster grapes showcased next to the fabric bar menu, contemporary cocktail table lamps, and a gorgeous textured cake surrounded by grapes.

Lush and abstract florals filled the tablescapes and hung from the ceiling in the dining space. Every detail down to the intricate floral candles gave the dinner setting such a romantic and intimate feel. To soften the rich-wine-colored florals we added the softest touches of lavender and linen throughout the place settings.

Guests could find their seats with decorative and delicious maccaron place cards. Lastly, our glowing bride showcased the most stunning garden-inspired jewels and exquisite Pronovias dresses.

Modern Day Fall Garden Party in Central Texas

Bring on the blooms, this garden-inspired fall wedding is endlessly romantic. Simply XO Events brought the couple’s Big Day vision to life in the most wondrous of ways, and floral design by Truth and Blooms is nothing short of sensational. You’ll love every elegant image artfully shot by The Crakes, visit the full gallery for a closer look.

From The Crakes… Shelby and Sam got married as Texas starts to transition into fall in mid-Texas, meaning the sun was still shining down on their intimate garden-inspired wedding day.

They chose tones to accent the colors of the beautiful new venue in town. Shelby chose the bistro chairs to go along with the whimsical garden theme.

The candles in the reception hall stayed on all night to create an intimate party where they shared wine and ate dinner together at the long communal tables.