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.

playing dress up

Calling all brides {and their bridesmaids}: Stop by Melange Bridal this weekend for the Matthew Christopher trunk show. The designer, himself, in the flesh, will be there eager to dress you. With the designer’s eye {literally} leading the way, how could you go wrong?! Oh, and while there, check out our pretty little table set up!

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!