Wedding: Haley + Austin

Aside from being utterly beautiful, the reason I loved working with Haley to create such a picture perfect wedding is simple… there were no rules or restrictions. Haley supplied me with photos, an overall vision of her wedding and two simple key phrases: Shabby-chic and Natural {two words I just love!}. And then we just ran with it.

{Shabby-Chic: The tables were dressed with an ivory gauze material, gathered in the center and decked out with mismatched votives. Natural: In mint julep cups and tarnished metal pitchers, decorative kale, garden roses, succulents, kangaroo paw, brunia, purple majesty and foliage became the hub and source of many ooooos and ahhhhhs.}

It was simply gorgeous, the kind of wedding that makes you cringe with envy and cheer with glee at the exact same time. Which doesn’t come as any surprise considering the photographer behind the lens was Nathan Russell who has a knack for taking some of the greatest shots ever {For real... Just check out his blog for yourself!}. This just might be my favorite wedding yet. Congrats you two!

Photographer: Nathan Russell Photography
Venue: The San Gabriel House Bed and Breakfast
Cake: Paige's Bakehouse
Event Styling and Florals: Sweet Sunday Events

favorite {wedding} friday

This week’s favorite wedding is a bit self-indulgent, considering I’ve already bragged on Bre and Adam’s ahhhh-mazing wedding last month… but what the heck, here we go again! The super sweet and brilliantly creative Kelly Cameron of Kelly Cameron Photography sent over some fabulous sneak peek photos of the ceremony and reception and I just can’t keep them to myself for any longer. I must share now…     

Vendors: Kelly Cameron Photography, San Gabriel House BandB and Galaxy Cupcakes.

the first steps

What a week we’ve had! Between connecting with some well established wedding professionals in and around Austin, promoting Sweet Sunday Events and contemplating future moves for our business while keeping up with upcoming orders has been interesting {to say the least}, but totally enjoyable even through the brief moments of freak out.

If you are just beginning your wedding planning journey {or even if you’ve been planning for weeks/months/years and find yourself lost and frustrated}, let me help guide you to the perfect, well skilled wedding experts…

On the hunt for the wedding dress you’ve been dreaming of ever since you were in diapers? Then there’s only one stop you need to make! Visit {the fun and easy to talk to} Nicole at Melange Bridal you won’t regret it. Oh, and take your bridesmaids with you… Melange has a great selection of bridesmaid dresses {mine got theirs there!}.

Have you chosen your venue yet? Well, get on it! I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but don’t you know venues book up to a year in advance?! You must go see LeAnne and George at Casa Blanca on Brushy Creek... open house is held every Wednesday from 6-8pm. It’s a beautiful oasis in the heart of Round Rock {but trust me, it feels miles away}.

Tired of the same-old-same-old boring wedding food? Then, gosh, I have the best caterer connection for you. The very hip and sweet Kassie and her husband/business partner, James, will help create the perfect culinary delight for you and your guests. Contact Catering with a Twist asap!

My best piece of advice to give is to let go... let designers help make decisions and make sure to align yourself with the crème de la crème wedding professionals to help you through the inherent ups and downs, smiles and frowns. It will make the planning process oh-so much better!

And a happy weekend to you!

sneak a peek

It's been a month in the making, but alas, a glimpse into our fresh-one of a kind-Sweet Sunday Event designs...

Floral design, paper products, concept & color, tabletop design... yep, we do it all!   

A special thanks to my favorite go-to photog, the amazing Cory of Jackson Wright Photography, to The Gatherings of Georgetown for the greatest antique pieces and the very accommodating venues of Reunion Ranch (below photo location) and San Gabriel House B&B! 

Not the fort your Dad built

And so it was... another enjoyable weekend with the ideal Texas weather! This weekend destination: South, plan: 8 hour Austin adventure, result: perfectly happy slacker Sunday. I don’t care how many times you have been to South Congress, there is always something new to do and see—one food trailer has now turned into six very different trailers offering a variety of foods—drinks at the iconic San Jose Hotel (may I recommend sangria with fresh fruit?!)—vendorsVENDORSvendors... my gawd, vendors everywhere—Alamo Drafthouse rolling road show—live music on stage or on the street (I mean, where else will you see a hulahooping guitarist who simultaneously plays the harmonica?!)—and the people (all of whom are way cooler than I could ever think of being) wearing TOMS and tank tops rightly draped to reveal a tattooed back with dog in tow. Come on, really, why go anywhere else?

We ventured a little bit more South to experience the place my friend and I agreed to never visit without the other. So this being the first time in months that the weather was working in our favor and we were could get away for the day, we went for it. We rounded the corner of a “well used” neighborhood and there it stood, glistening in the sun and towering over the roofs surrounding it. Three stories of mangled metal and recognizable junk, it was none other than the Cathedral of Junk. The sharp edges which scream LAWSUIT and unleveled steps up to the tower doesn’t seem to follow any rules or regulations, but it is structurally sound as verified by City of Austin engineers—from what I understand, the city keeps a close eye on the junk additions at this weirdly Austin attraction.

And for the BIG news: it’s now a wedding venue! I know it doesn't suit everyone's style, but for the brave few it could be the most memorable wedding for those who attend. It just takes a little bit of imagination and the yard could be transformed into the coolest, hippest setting for the right bride and groom to be married.

Please trust me when I say that these photos do not give the Cathedral of Junk justice. You must check it out for yourself to appreciate the nutty work that went into this piece of art. Located at 4422 Lareina Dr, Austin, TX 78798. Go!