On another note, here is a small preview of our booth. This was our set-up for the Bellisima Show that took place last Sunday.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Bridal Events of Distinction
Unfortunately, BAE missed the bridal extravaganza (first one we've missed since opening our doors in Sept. of '08), but this Sunday we will be at the Bridal Events of Distinction at the San Marcos Embassy Suites (South IH-35 - Exit 201 @ McCarty Lane). It will be our first time to participate in this event and it promises a great time for all, complete with a $45,000 Ultimate Wedding Giveaway. I encourage everyone to attend and stop by the BAE booth to receive some fantastic deals. For more information visit http://austinweddingday.com
On another note, here is a small preview of our booth. This was our set-up for the Bellisima Show that took place last Sunday.
On another note, here is a small preview of our booth. This was our set-up for the Bellisima Show that took place last Sunday.
Monday, January 18, 2010
My Favorite Things: 2009 Weddings
Last month, inspired by Oprah, I put together a blog listing my favorite gifts and now that we've said goodbye to 2009, I thought it would be fun to list my top 5 favorite wedding ideas.
5) Charming Themes
This one's a little bit tricky. Believe me, I used it for my wedding and I didn't get it quite right. The trick is to pick an interesting theme that can inspire the look and feel of your wedding without taking on a life of its own. The problem comes in when the theme is so overdone and so overly incorporated in the wedding. I'll use my wedding for example...My theme was the cliche 'Winter Wonderland'. First of all, its hard to pull off in Texas and secondly, (although my wedding was wonderful) I went completely 'Winter Wonderland' crazy. I started to incorporate anything winter in every single detail. Instead of transforming the venue into a magical North Pole-like environment, I ended up with a hodgepodge mix of cheesy winter decor. Although I loved it then (it was before I became a pro), looking back I would have done things a lot differently.
Fortunately, I had a couple of wonderful 2009 weddings that did get the themed wedding right. The first one is Zena and Holland who had a charming elegant country theme. The theme was inspired by the venue; a private ranch located near Bee Caves. Here are some of the cute details that they incorporated.
The next example is Wendy and Nick's tropical wedding. Although, the weather was quite tropical (it was pouring rain), the ceremony, which had to be moved indoors, was still beautiful, because we had this lovely theme to pull from. The colors were perfect, the centerpieces were simple yet dramatic, and everything was nicely done. Of course, Wendy choose the perfect venue for her theme, Horseshoe Bay.
4) Unique Color Combos
Krystal and Brad's June wedding was definitely something to remember and the part that blew me away was the unique and amazing color details. Typically weddings have two main colors with an accent color mixed in. Krystal decided to dress all of her girls in black and then give them each their own unique color for their bouquets and their shoes. For the ceremony, all if these colors were combined in four large flower arrangements sitting on top of 10' pillars. The different colors were also used for the centerpieces. Each table had a different colored pomander ball placed on tall vases. Definitely a standout for this year.
To view images of this event please follow this link: http://www.thanksforthememories.biz/events.html and click on 'Crystal and Brad'.
3) Involving Your Guests
Susan and Steve definitely knew how to throw a party. Their wedding takes the cake for the most entertaining wedding of the year. What do you expect when the groom is a magician? To kick off the dancing portion of the evening, the couple had a dance instructor teach the guests Contra dance. (To learn more about Contra Dance, check out this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contra_dance) My assistant, Wendy and I participated in the festivities and I have NEVER had so much fun at a wedding and it seems like all the guests felt the same.
2) Dinner and a Show
From involving your guests to entertaining your guests....Jennifer and Kevin hired a professional dance team to perform during the dinner portion of their wedding. They did an amazing Michael Jackson montage and completely took the guests by surprise.
1) Its All in the Details
I LOVED all the unique details that Alicia and Blake included in their November wedding, but the butterfly place cards will forever be in my mind. The reason I picked this as my number one favorite wedding idea for 2009 was because it is so simple and so eye catching. Alicia ordered these from etsy.com and this is a wonderful example of how small, inexpensive details can add a large amount of drama and be as easy as placing an order.
Wedding Recipes:
1) Venue: Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, Photography: Aaron Blumenshine, Arbor: Buon Affare Events
2) Venue: Four Seasons, Photography: Thanks for the Memories, Dancers provided by Roxy Gage
3) Contra Dance Lesson: Austin Contra Dance
4) Photography: Thanks for the Memories, Florist: Brenda Abbott, Venue: Green Pastures
5) Zena and Holland- Photography: Photography by Blanca, Decor: Buon Affare Events
Wendy and Nick- Photography: Austin Photo Shoppe, Florist: Last Petal, Venue: Horseshoe
Bay Yacht Club
5) Charming Themes
This one's a little bit tricky. Believe me, I used it for my wedding and I didn't get it quite right. The trick is to pick an interesting theme that can inspire the look and feel of your wedding without taking on a life of its own. The problem comes in when the theme is so overdone and so overly incorporated in the wedding. I'll use my wedding for example...My theme was the cliche 'Winter Wonderland'. First of all, its hard to pull off in Texas and secondly, (although my wedding was wonderful) I went completely 'Winter Wonderland' crazy. I started to incorporate anything winter in every single detail. Instead of transforming the venue into a magical North Pole-like environment, I ended up with a hodgepodge mix of cheesy winter decor. Although I loved it then (it was before I became a pro), looking back I would have done things a lot differently.
Fortunately, I had a couple of wonderful 2009 weddings that did get the themed wedding right. The first one is Zena and Holland who had a charming elegant country theme. The theme was inspired by the venue; a private ranch located near Bee Caves. Here are some of the cute details that they incorporated.
The next example is Wendy and Nick's tropical wedding. Although, the weather was quite tropical (it was pouring rain), the ceremony, which had to be moved indoors, was still beautiful, because we had this lovely theme to pull from. The colors were perfect, the centerpieces were simple yet dramatic, and everything was nicely done. Of course, Wendy choose the perfect venue for her theme, Horseshoe Bay.
4) Unique Color Combos
Krystal and Brad's June wedding was definitely something to remember and the part that blew me away was the unique and amazing color details. Typically weddings have two main colors with an accent color mixed in. Krystal decided to dress all of her girls in black and then give them each their own unique color for their bouquets and their shoes. For the ceremony, all if these colors were combined in four large flower arrangements sitting on top of 10' pillars. The different colors were also used for the centerpieces. Each table had a different colored pomander ball placed on tall vases. Definitely a standout for this year.
To view images of this event please follow this link: http://www.thanksforthememories.biz/events.html and click on 'Crystal and Brad'.
3) Involving Your Guests
Susan and Steve definitely knew how to throw a party. Their wedding takes the cake for the most entertaining wedding of the year. What do you expect when the groom is a magician? To kick off the dancing portion of the evening, the couple had a dance instructor teach the guests Contra dance. (To learn more about Contra Dance, check out this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contra_dance) My assistant, Wendy and I participated in the festivities and I have NEVER had so much fun at a wedding and it seems like all the guests felt the same.
2) Dinner and a Show
From involving your guests to entertaining your guests....Jennifer and Kevin hired a professional dance team to perform during the dinner portion of their wedding. They did an amazing Michael Jackson montage and completely took the guests by surprise.
1) Its All in the Details
I LOVED all the unique details that Alicia and Blake included in their November wedding, but the butterfly place cards will forever be in my mind. The reason I picked this as my number one favorite wedding idea for 2009 was because it is so simple and so eye catching. Alicia ordered these from etsy.com and this is a wonderful example of how small, inexpensive details can add a large amount of drama and be as easy as placing an order.
Wedding Recipes:
1) Venue: Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, Photography: Aaron Blumenshine, Arbor: Buon Affare Events
2) Venue: Four Seasons, Photography: Thanks for the Memories, Dancers provided by Roxy Gage
3) Contra Dance Lesson: Austin Contra Dance
4) Photography: Thanks for the Memories, Florist: Brenda Abbott, Venue: Green Pastures
5) Zena and Holland- Photography: Photography by Blanca, Decor: Buon Affare Events
Wendy and Nick- Photography: Austin Photo Shoppe, Florist: Last Petal, Venue: Horseshoe
Bay Yacht Club
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