Texas Weddings

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

What’s my all-time favorite wedding detail?  The big, beaming smiles on the faces of the bride and groom, of course!  I love seeing the joy shine through the faces of the couple and their guests.  It is the prettiest detail of them all.  This delightful Houston wedding by Kelly Hornberger Photography is bursting with grins and the sweet decor and creamy, blush florals are the perfect match!  Click here to see it all!

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From Kelly of Kelly Hornberger Photography… Stephen bought Jennifer a pearl necklace three years ago in Hong Kong, knowing that he would be giving it to her on their wedding day. Talk about an awesome romantic. Stephen is an INCREDIBLE man — so devoted to his beautiful Jennifer. And Jennifer? Well, she just lights up a room. Her smile is contagious, and everyone around her is happy just being in her presence. The wedding day was no different for the two of them. Not one person wanted to be anywhere else than watching these two get married. Claire, Joe and I had an amazing evening hanging out and partying with these two and their awesome friends and families. Top notch. Every girl in the room was all smiles, just like Jennifer, as the sweet bride got ready. Stephen and his boys swam at his parent’s house, enjoying some fun in the sun before tux-ing it up like it was no big deal. It was a beautiful wedding party, a perfectly smooth night, and an amazing bride and groom who we could not be more excited to see now as husband and wife.

From the groom… Our favorite part of the wedding was having all of the people we love surrounding and celebrating the day with us! We loved the energy on the dance floor and the band was incredible at keeping the action alive. Everything was actually incredibly smooth day-of, and the details fell into place beautifully. Thank you, Charity! For me, the most special moment of the day was watching Jenn walk down the aisle.

Wedding Photography: Kelly Hornberger Photography / Wedding Venue + Cakes: Ouisie’s Table in Houston, Texas / Wedding Planning: Charity Lykens-Arguello / Flowers + Decor: Plants n’ Petals / Wedding Invitations: Becky Dickson, Mother of a Friend / Wedding Dress: Augusta Jones / Jewelry: Pearls from the Groom / Veil: Borrowed from Matron of Honor / Hair + Makeup: Your Beautiful Face / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: J.Crew / Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse / Music: Ken Mondshine and Brotherhood / Vases: Various Secondhand Shops in Houston / Ceremony Programs: DIY by the Bride + Groom / Bridesmaids’ Apron Gifts + Earrings: Designed by the Bride

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.

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Two things I love more than anything – vintage furniture and bridal sessions.  So, when the two combine for one day of crazy gorgeousness… well.  I am in wedding heaven.  And trust me, once you jump into these brilliant images by Kimberly Chau Photography, you’ll be right there with me… because this darling session is boasting the sweet antiques of Recollection Vintage Rentals, an amazing gown and one seriously adorable bride-to-be.  Oh, happy, happy Friday.  Click here for more.

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From Kimberly of Kimberly Chau Photography… Grace wanted her session in a unique and fun place! I recommended Recollection Vintage in Houston, Texas, and we were able to photograph her bridals there! Recollection Vintage let us use their space with plenty of vintage furniture, props and decoration for the shoot!

Photography: Kimberly Chau Photography / Location: Recollection Vintage Rentals in Houston, Texas / Wedding Gown: Avant Mariee by Winnie Couture “Brielle”

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

I just can’t get enough of ranch weddings!  Each one we feature makes my heart do a few hundred somersaults and this Wimberley wedding has put it into overdrive.  I’m totally smitten with the long, European-style dinner tables covered in romantic arrangements of fuchsia flowers and feathers in vintage bottles, the many personalized details and the seriously swoon-worthy couple at the center of it all.  Q Weddings knows how to capture a wedding with style and they did not hold back here!  See it all in the full gallery!

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From Suzy of Q Weddings… The overall theme of Elisha and Buzzy’s wedding rustic chic. It took place on a ranch in Texas with mostly non-Texans for wedding guests. There were lots of unique details. Instead of a first dance, the couple did a first karaoke: “Islands in the Stream,” followed by the hora, which was played by a local rockabilly band, Jesse Dayton. Elisha hired cheerleaders from a local high school to create a paper banner that said “E loves B.” When Elisha and Buzzy were introduced at the reception, they broke through the banner. The reception dinner was outdoors and featured long European style tables topped with brown pharmacy bottles, feathers, flowers, corkboard table numbers and hand painted place cards. Elisha and Buzzy hand-painted the invitations. The invitations were created by her father, who also is a rabbi and officiated the ceremony. Elisha said they made a lot of the details themselves because “we love being creative and we love making things special for the people we love.” Buzzy’s dad owns a mens’ clothing store, so his clothing was particularly detailed, including his name sewn into his suit jacket. Elisha wore two dresses, and the first one had a hoop!

Wedding Photography: Q Weddings / Wedding Venue: Red Corral Ranch in Wimberley, Texas / Day-Of Coordination: Aimee Villa of Lizze Belle Event Planning / Florist: Tracy Rassett of Violet Crown Designs / Catering: Kristen Stacy of Royal Fig Catering / Cinematography: The Dandylion Studio / First Wedding Dress: Suzanne Ermann / Second Wedding Dress: BCBG / Groom’s Attire: SAMS Fine Mens Clothing / Music: Jesse Dayton / Programs: KRAFT and JUTE

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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No matter how jam-packed a wedding is with adorable details, gorgeous flowers and the like there is one thing that makes us fall faster and harder than any of these tangible bits and bobbles; the love. And the sweet, sweet, whole hearted love that shines through in each photograph from Mustard Seed Photography is skyrocketing this Texas shindig right onto our favorites list. See the whole pretty day right here!

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From the bride… We originally wanted to have a beach wedding in Mexico, but it just wasn’t going to be possible because all of our immediate family members wouldn’t be able to attend. So we opted for the next best thing, the location where we had our first date — a hiking trip through Huntsville State Park. The Raven Lodge is a quaint little place looking over the lake with LOTS of character. We wanted to keep it small and intimate, so this was the perfect place for us. I designed everything myself as this was definitely a budget/DIY wedding. I found my dress online on clearance for only $99, so I took it to a seamstress to add lace cap sleeves and a sweetheart neckline to give it a more personalized look. I opted for dried flowers instead of real ones so I could save them to use in our home. I did lots of shopping at thrift stores and resale shops to find vintage glass bottles/rustic decor, and I made all of our banners, cards, signs, and invitations myself (I even made my daughter’s headband/flowers on her dress). We also cut out cost by having family members make all the desserts, and I made customized cards for each one to make sure they got credit for their yummy creation.

All in all, we had a lot of fun planning. And to any brides out there that think there is no way they can plan a wedding in three months – I PROMISE that you can! And I highly recommend choosing things such as colors and décor that will match your home, so nothing goes to waste. With a little help with family and online resources, you can DIY  and save lots of money. :)

Wedding Photography: Mustard Seed Photography / Wedding Venue: The Raven Lodge in Huntsville, Texas / Event Design: The Bride / Event Coordination: Paige Loft Events / Flowers: Faye Marie / Wedding Stationery: 2 Little Yellow Birds (Owned by the Bride) / Cake + Dessert: Amanda Cano of Eva Street Bakery / Food: DIY by Family Members / Officiant: Wendi Searcy / Wedding Dress: The Limited / Jewelry: Peach Tree Lane / Shoes: Blowfish Brand / Hair + Makeup: Kara Horne / Groom’s Suit: Custom Tailored Suit via Dillard’s / Girl’s Headband + Dress Flowers: DIY by the Bride

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

I really wish I could express how much I love my job. The adjective I would need to use would have to be something along the lines of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (complete with the catchy jingle) because when you get to stare at weddings like this one snapped up by Adam Nyholt day in and day out, believe me you want to sing from the rooftops due to gorgeous wedding-induced glee. It’s just perfect. Practically perfect in every way thanks to the careful eye of Angela L. Nix Weddings and Special Events and the love this couple obviously shares – and don’t fret, there is even more to sing about in the full gallery of images!

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From Angela Nix of Angela L. Nix Weddings and Special Events… Lane and Jeb wanted an elegant ranch wedding at Jeb’s family’s private ranch in Cat Spring, Texas. Tall oak trees and lush green pastures provided a beautiful and rustic backdrop for the day. No detail was spared, from the gorgeous outdoor ceremony to the elegant, tented reception. The flowers were sand, cream and butter colors. The tented reception had a combination of round and square dinner tables with mercury glass vases and a lounge area composed of the homeowner’s leather furniture, oriental rugs, and custom throw pillows with the bride and groom’s monogram. These two really knew how to throw a party, hiring a band out of Atlanta to put on a great show at the reception. Lane and Jeb had a festive departure with sparklers to cap off the unforgettable evening. All the guests rode buses from Houston.

Wedding Photography: Adam Nyholt, Photographer / Event Coordination: Angela Nix of Angela L. Nix Weddings and Special Events / Wedding Venue: The Groom’s Family Ranch in Cat Spring, Texas / Tent Draping, Chandeliers + Flowers: Bergner and Johnson Design / Catering: Swift + Company / Custom Lighting: Bright Star Designs / Tents, Linens, Chairs, Lounge Furniture: Aztec Events and Tents / Band: Jessie’s Girls / Ceremony Music: Divisi Strings / Wedding Dress: Rivini / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Dessy / Bridesmaids’ Jewelry: J.Crew

Ivy Weddings has succeeded in making our Thursday morning extra lovely with this countryside engagement.  I’ll never get tired of picnic engagement sessions.  There is something so sweet and intimate about an al fresco rendezvous for two.  This one is super special with the gorgeous Texas light cascading through the trees making this already gorgeous couple glow.  The gallery is full of even more light and love-filled images so make sure you check it out!

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From Matt and Ivy of Ivy Weddings… Jenn and John had their engagement session on an absolutely gorgeous day in the Texas countryside. The first part of the session started near an old flour mill, and their session wrapped up with cupcakes and wine under a beautiful sunset. We had so much fun with these two — the love they have for each other is obvious, and the natural way they enjoy being together made the moments fly by! They’ve planned a lovely February wedding, and we couldn’t be happier for them!

Photography: Ivy Weddings / Location: McKinney, Texas / Bride’s Wardrobe: American Eagle / Groom’s Wardrobe: J.Crew / Cupcakes: Sprinkles Cupcakes

Holy moly! This ranch wedding by Meegan Weaver Photography is so darn adorable I wish I could pinch its cheeks! That flower girl and ring bearer? Officially the cutest. Those stylish bridesmaids? They define country chic. The oh so in love couple? They make my job the best in the world. So although I might not be able to literally pinch the cheeks of of this country chic affair, I will be gushing over all the goodness in the full gallery!

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From the bride… Our wedding was everything I hoped it would be, and more. Growing up, I was not the kind of girl who dreamed about her wedding and had all the details picked out even before meeting Mr. Right. Yet when my then-boyfriend proposed, my mind immediately went to our family ranch, a friendly and familiar place that I grew up visiting. In my early years, my parents and sisters and I would pile in the car and head up to Wheeler, a town virtually unmarked on the map. We would meet my sweet Grandmommie there, who always had the house perfectly ready for us. You see, the house had been built by her grandparents upon their immigration from Denmark and has been in the family ever since. Vacations at the ranch always went something like this: endless board games, playing in the orchard, walking up and down “Chalk Rock Hill” — a nod to simpler times. Though Grandmommie has since passed away, I could feel her presence in every aspect of the wedding… most notably, the perfect sunset that opened up during our exchange of vows after days and days of rain.

My husband didn’t grow up visiting Wheeler and had only been there once before our engagement. One Christmas while we were dating, he gave me a pencil drawing he commissioned of the house. I still occasionally get teary when I pass by it hanging in the hall — he knew how important that cozy little house was to me. I am overjoyed that we were married together right there beside it, and that my husband is now bound to it in the same special way that I have always been.

The decorations were simple, perfectly fitting the “country chic” look and feel of the place. Our wedding coordinator and family friend, Ron Rives, worked tirelessly to put everything together… and it showed. Uplighting on the yard’s trees showcased the 100-year old beauties, while white picture frames added interest hanging on the trunk of one. Yellow mums filled the lawn and porch of the ranch, a delicate contrast to the brown fall landscape surrounding them. A variety of vintage glass vases adorned the dinner tables, featuring florals such as “billy balls,” succulents, craspedia, sabiosa pods, white lizianthus, dusty miller and calendula.

Wedding Photography: Meegan Weaver Photography / Wedding Venue: The Bride’s Family Ranch in Wheeler, Texas / Wedding Coordination: Ron Rives, A Family Friend (rrives59@gmail.com) / Flowers: Texas Street Floral Co. (Owned by Ron Rives) / Catering: Maxey’s Steak House (806-826-3441 — Owned by Ron Rives) / Band: Mario Flores & The Sodacreek Band / Wedding Dress: Blue by Enzoani / Flower Girl’s Dress: J.Crew Kids / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: J.Crew, Madison Marcus, Ann Taylor Loft, Aidan Mattox + Monique Lhuillier

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

You really can’t help but smile at this fresh, colorful and oh-so-happy wedding crafted by Mayhar Design. Each and every detail from the yarn wrapped letters to the gorgeous flowers by Sprout are perfectly in place with this casually elegant fete. Sarah Q Photography captured the day brilliantly and if you’re totally smitten with what you see here, check out what’s waiting for you in the full gallery!

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From the bride… When Seth dropped to his knee under a rainbow-filled sky on Primrose Hill in London after a long, rain-drenched walk in the park, I went into a confused state of shock. I even asked him if he was serious and looked around a bit … which still gets me in trouble. I had known from our very first date that I wanted to be his wife, but as Seth is extremely practical and I am not, I knew that it would take him a bit more time to come to the same conclusion. My plan was to simply hang tight until he realized that he just had to pop the question. Haha! The funny thing is, when he did actually drop to his knee, I could not believe it. He is my hero and my love, and my calm and my heart, and I could not believe that God could possibly bless me so very much. It was awesome.  

After it finally started to sink in, though, I had another fantastic realization. Being from the wedding industry, it hit me that I would now get to plan my own wedding and make all of the little details that I love to design and create! So the planning started. Seth and I are very low-key and wanted to have a very simple but elegant “rustic” wedding with homemade touches. We quickly fell in love with the beautiful New Braunfels venue, Boulder Springs, and set to design a wedding that would compliment its outdoorsy, rustic atmosphere. I have loved the beautiful and creative work of Austin photographer Sarah Q for quite some time, so we quickly brought her on board. Next, we were so fortunate to find the awesome Michelle Hodges from Sprout in Fredericksburg. Her flowers and design sense are impeccable, and it was such a pleasure working with her. For dessert, we wanted a fun dessert bar, but did not want to spend the budgeted money on professionally-baked treats, so we opted for smaller bride and groom cakes and had friends and family make the most precious treats to add flavors and dimension! We then hired San Antonio based catering company Black Tie Affairs, who created a fantastic traditional BBQ dinner for our guests. We wanted to make our own invitations, but were clearly not gifted in the art of calligraphy, so we brought on designer and calligrapher Jennifer Gilllespie from Calligraphy by Jennifer.

After the bigger pieces of the puzzle were solidified, it was time to get crafty. Somewhere along the way, I fell in love with yarn and started wrapping anything  I could get my hands on — framed boards, large letters and recycled CD covers for guests. We then added layers of pillows to various benches and spaces to add a touch of softness. Finally, we realized that we were missing one thing: something blue. Earlier in the year, my grandfather had passed away, and we were trying to think of the right way to make him a special part of the day. I had my grandmother sew my garter from one of his blue shirts and was able to wear it down the aisle. Our biggest hope for the day was to recognize the greatest source of love in our life and to share that with everyone we love. God is the core of our relationship, and we had the gifted Mark Swayze lead us in worship during our ceremony to honor God and to thank everyone who helped to shape us into the people we are today. When all was said and done, we couldn’t have asked for a more blessed day, spent with amazing friends and family. We are so thankful for the incredible team of professionals and support of each and every person who lent us their time, talent and heart. We love you very much!!

Wedding Photography: Sarah Q Photography / Wedding Venue: Boulder Springs in New Braunfels, Texas / Event Design: Mayhar Design (Owned by the Bride + Her Sister) / Flowers: Sprout / Wedding Invitations: Calligraphy by Jennifer / Catering: Black Tie Affairs / Wedding Gown: White by Vera Wang / Necklace: Stella & Dot / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Various Designers / Bridesmaids’ Earrings: Kendra Scott / Ceremony Music: Mark Swayze / Cakes: Cathy Young (210-493-8466) / Other Desserts: Friends + Family of the Couple / Decorative Pillows, Ring Pillow, Flower Wand, Programs, Kids’ table, CD Favors, Yarn-wrapped Embellishments, Signs + Additional Decor: Mayhar Design

Going out with a bang. Truer words have never been spoken as we wrap up this week with a big ol’ Texas celebration with even bigger heart. And we have the picture perfect musings of The Nichols to thank for all this beauty. Seeing the world through their lens is one of our favorite past times and this view is BEYOND. It’s an impeccable mix of natural details, crazy gorgeous flowers by Sprout and color-packed whimsy and it’s making this celebration one not to be missed. See it all here!

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From the bride… I think the inspiration for our wedding actually stemmed from our photographers, The Nichols. Photography was one of the most important things to me, so after Darrell and I got engaged, I immediately started asking around. Someone sent me a link to The Nichols blog, and I instantly fell in love. THAT was what I wanted our wedding to be like — homey, authentic and happy. From there, we set out to find a venue, and stumbled upon the Hoffman Haus in Fredericksburg, Texas. It’s an adorable B&B — so sweet and comfortable. It felt like home, and I knew we had found the perfect place! One of the best things about the Hoffman Haus is that you take the entire property for the whole weekend, so we had the run of the place from Thursday night through Sunday morning. Our immediate family and the majority of our bridal party all got to stay on the property with us. It was exactly what we wanted — our families and all our friends coming together to celebrate with us all weekend. It was like a big house party! Before the rehearsal, everyone was hanging out in the garden, and Darrell looked at me and said, “This is perfect.”

After we found our venue, everything else kind of fell into place. With Style Me Pretty and Pinterest as my guide, we ended up buying or making most of the decor for our wedding (with lots of help from our families!). The ribbon backdrop in our ceremony space was one of my favorite things. It looked beautiful and vibrant blowing in the breeze, and it added wonderful movement and color to our ceremony space. Michelle Hodges at Sprout did an incredible job of tying everything together with gorgeous flowers. (She even managed to find me peonies in November!) Darrell and I got engaged in London last September, so we wanted to incorporate at least a bit of British flair. Working with Jason at Royal Fig Catering, we settled on a British-inspired cocktail hour and served Pimm’s cocktails and mini bangers-and-mash. Also on the topic of food, we decided to have an ice cream sundae bar in lieu of a groom’s cake. My mom made all the cookies and brownies and shopped for the toppings, and Royal Fig provided homemade ice cream — salted caramel and vanilla bean. Darrell and I often make brownies and ice cream for dessert on the weekend now because so it was special to us!

I loved the sense of calm and excitement that came over me when I finally reached Darrell at the end of the aisle (I barely kept it together walking down the aisle, but was totally fine when I got to the end!). Our ceremony was magical — very personal but also Christ-centered. I loved seeing everyone sitting down to dinner together talking and laughing and having fun. Our maid of honor and best man gave the sweetest speeches that were both heartfelt and funny. In lieu of a more traditional dance (which would have left me in tears), my dad and I busted out a choreographed dance to N*Sync. The whole weekend was absolutely perfect — the best day of our lives.

Wedding Photography: The Nichols / Wedding Venue: Hoffman Haus in Fredericksburg, Texas / Flowers: Sprout / Catering + Rentals: Royal Fig Catering / Wedding Day-of Coordinator: Aimee Villa of Lizze Belle Event Planning / Hair: Corinne Kimbro of Jackson Ruiz / Makeup: Deanna of Rae Cosmetics / Wedding Dress: Reem Acra via the Bridal Salon at Neiman Marcus / Groom’s Suit: Theory / Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale / Shoes: Vera Wang Lavender / Wedding Invitations: Night Owl Paper Goods / DJ: Chris Hanson (DJ Rhythmic) / Wedding Cakes: The Peach Tree / Caramel Apples: Lone Star Candy Bar (830-990-9100) / Cake Stands: Sister’s Vintage Party / Ribbon Ceremony Backdrop: DIY

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

If you’ve ever wondered how to infuse the essence of yourself and your hubby to be into your wedding day, look no further! This adorable couple created a sweet and sentimental day that started with the venue…a camp that the bride stayed at as a child. There to capture all the details including pretty papel picado and a mariachi band was Caroline Fontenot Photographer. This is Texas Hill Country casual elegance at its finest. Click here for even more.

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From the bride… Our wedding took place in November in Marble Falls, Texas. We had the venue booked within 24 hours of our engagement because I’ve known exactly where I wanted to get married since I was a child. I attended Camp Balcones Springs in Marble Falls every summer growing up, and the second I learned that people could get married there, I knew that was my dream. The camp is nestled in the heart of the Hill Country on Lake Travis, and of all the amazing things my parents did for me in childhood, sending me to camp is the one that I treasure the most.

In the off-season, the camp is The Retreat at Balcones Springs, and our guests stayed in the awesome cabins all weekend and enjoyed all the activities I did as a camper. I wanted our wedding to truly reflect the attitude of the Hill Country. Beautiful and cozy. Elegant without being formal. I have a hard time with color, so I always envisioned the wedding being soft and muted while creating a neutral spectrum. To enhance this, I used gold as an accent color. Our wedding bands are both made from yellow gold, and I love the way it glows. My shoes were gold, the crystals on my jewelry and belt were set it gold, the table letters were gold, and the centerpieces used gold urns. My gratitude for our florist is bottomless. Erin at Rosehip Flora completely floored me when I arrived at the reception. I really trusted her expertise and creativity, and with the little direction I gave her, she nailed it. The flower chandeliers made the pavilion feel so decadent, and the grape wood in the centerpieces bridged the gap between a summer camp and a beautiful wedding.

My very favorite details of the big day are walking down the aisle to “This Year’s Love” by David Gray, drinking bottled Coke from Mexico at cocktail hour, the way our cake matched my wedding gown and how overwhelmed I felt from all the love and support my friends gave me that day. I love that everything about our wedding meant something to me. I love that each and every detail came from my heart. And mostly, I love that someday we will be able to take our kids to Camp Balcones Springs and stand in the place that we began the rest of our lives.

Wedding Photography: Caroline Fontenot Photographer / Ceremony: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Marble Falls, Texas / Reception: The Retreat at Balcones Springs in Marble Falls, Texas / Wedding Coordination: Bess Baskin of The Retreat at Balcones Springs / Florist: Rosehip Flora / Dress: Amsale via Stanley Korshak Bridal Salon / Groom’s Suit: J.Hilburn / Band: The Drywater Band / Mariachi Band: Mariachi Los Gallos / Wedding Cake: Lou Carpenter Sapp / Event Décor + Design: The Bride / Bride’s Hair + Makeup: Morgan Stephanian, Best Friend of the Bride / Linens: Marquee Rents / Chiavari Chairs: Chiavari Chairs of Austin / Paper Name Banners: Ay Mujer / Wedding Cake Topper: Vintage Confections / Bride’s Belt + Bouquet Wrap: Kirsten Kuehn Designs / Place Cards + Clothespins: Morrell Décor / Table Letters: Hobby Lobby

If you are in need of a little sweetness after the Super Bowl weekend you have certainly come to the right place.  This wedding by Miranda Laine Photography is sure to charm and bewitch you with its absolutely perfect mix of vintage and DIY details.  It’s no surprise that this crafty bride went on to become an event planner after her pretty, pretty nuptials.  See the entire adorable affair in the full gallery!

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To top it all of we have two delightful videos by Lizama Videography!

From the bride… I have loved anything and everything vintage for as long as I can remember, ESPECIALLY vintage pumps! I have a slight obsession for vintage Caressa heels, and I blame Etsy and the countless Austin thrift stores for supporting my habit. I wanted our wedding to have a sweet, vintage vibe and really showcase our love for each other. Instead of a first look, we decided to stand around the door from each other, holding hands. It was so sweet and intimate, and I am so glad our photographer convinced me that we still had enough time to do it. I don’t think we could have asked for a better photographer than Miranda Laine!

I wore an ivory, tea length Justin Alexander dress paired with an amazing pair of vintage Caressa heels, which I had dyed blue and added some fabulous bows to the back (I just ADORE bows…shown through my choice of a vintage bow brooch in my hair). I wore my grandmother’s garter (also worn by my mom) and handmade my pink tossing garter. To top it all off, I wore some vintage-style nylons with a back seam. After the ceremony, I changed from my blue pumps into my mom’s ivory wedding heels to dance the night away in comfort.

 I absolutely love being crafty…so I DIYed most of the décor. My mom and I spent hours and hours on over 150 feet of bunting that hung from the rafters of the pavilion. I also made bunting to label different areas like “CAKE,” “FIND YOUR TABLE,” etc. We made the escort cards from shipping tags with different color ribbons tied on the side and the table numbers were vintage wedding greeting cards I was lucky enough to find on eBay. I just had to have a typewriter as a guestbook and finally came across one while thrifting. My mom’s best friend was sweet enough to let me borrow some vintage suitcases for the card holder and candy buffet, which turned out absolutely fabulous! I DIYed the candy buffet with rock candy, old-fashioned candy sticks, saltwater taffy and anything I could find in pale blue, green or peach. All the “love” books used for centerpieces were found through thrifting (along with all the milk glass vases and teapots), and I bought books with each of our names in the title “Abigail Adams” and “The Jason Voyage” which were placed on the head table (and used in our engagement photos). I also found books with each of my bridesmaids’ names and gave them as bridesmaid gifts, along with homemade teacup candles. I wanted something sweet and different for my invitations, so my mom and I created an “old-fashioned book” invitation. My mom is an artist and hand drew the designs, and I used InDesign to build the wedding invitation suite. I also DIYed the wedding programs. Keeping with the book theme, I used old book pages from The Last Love to create the tossing petal containers. My save-the-dates were made from vintage-style handkerchiefs with ironed-on typography. And I can’t forget the red heart-shaped balloons that my bridesmaids and I filled with helium in the midst of makeup applications and hairdos. After planning my wedding, I realized I had found my true calling! I now work at the event planning and personal concierge firm The Simplifiers in Austin, Texas, as an event planner. We specialize in one-of-a-kind “non-traditional” weddings, making sure each one is unique to our clients’ personalities. No cookie cutter events allowed! I am absolutely head over heels in love with my job and my hubby!

Wedding Photography: Miranda Laine Photography / Wedding Cinematography: Lizama Videography / Wedding Venue: The Winfield Inn in Kyle, Texas / Florist: Last Petal / Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander (Style Number: 8465) / Bride’s Shoes: Vintage Caressa / Groom + Groomsmen Suits: Nautica / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Affairs by Mori Lee / Bridesmaids’ Shoes: Off Broadway / Bow Tie + Ties: Tux & Tulle / Wedding Cake + Cupcakes: Classic Cakes by Lori / Cheesecakes: Sweetish Hill Bakery / DJ: GGC Productions / Harpist: Elaine Barber / Hair: Amber Council of Felger & Friends Salon / Makeup: Clarissa Luna / Wedding Invitations: Andrea Barth (Bride’s Mother) + Bride / Heart-Shaped Balloons: Big Cat Party and Cake Supplies