Big Day Event Productions

Congratulations Nathan and Catherine!

Amanda Dudley — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:53:00 +0000

Thank you to DCM Photography, Flora Fetish, FILO, Fion, Encore Entertainment, Premiere Party Central, Quest Drape, Umlauf Sculpture Gardens, and Cakeism.

How to make Unique Table Numbers using your iPhone

Amanda Dudley — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:43:18 +0000

As an event planner I am always trying to add my own creative touch to each wedding I produce. When Christi and Grady Giffin told me they wanted to have escort cards and table numbers I asked myself, “Who wants boring table numbers at a wedding for a couple with great spirit and fun personality?”. I decided that I would use my iPhone to create fun table numbers using 8.5 x 10″ numbers, the bridal party and my fun new iPhone app called “Hipstamatic”. The day of Christi and Grady’s wedding I deligated 2 hours to spend taking pictures of the bridal party as they got ready for the wedding. I challenged both sides to come up with creative poses. Some were meaningful while others were just plain fun! This Aggie couple along with their Delta Gamma bridesmaids (some Longhorn ladies) and Aggie Corps groomsmen were up for the challenge. Here is what they came up with:

After taking the pics I immediately uploaded them to the Walgreens iPhone app where I was able to get them printed in less than an hour and pick up on the way to the ceremony. During the ceremony I picked my 20 favorites and pasted them to a post card to keep them stable while they sat on the easels at each table.

Thank you to Ron Parks Photography, Texas Women’s Federation, Whole Foods Catering, Fion Wine and Pub, HDR Enterprises, Cakeism, Premier Party Central, Musical Chairs, Uptown Valet, Say Cheese For Fun Photo Booths, Kenny Luna, Filo, Concord Limo, and Flora Fetish for all your hard work. Christi and Grady’s Big Day was perfect!

Check out our event portfolio for more pictures from this fantastic event.

Dan and Kim are getting married!

Amanda Dudley — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:23:35 +0000

In just 3 weeks Kim Arellano will become Mrs. Dan Smullen. Our super sweet couple have been together FOREVER! Here is a pic provided by the AMAZING Lisa Woods of Now and Then Photography.

Follow Lisa on Twitter Here.

Big Day Event Productions is Paying it Forward!

Amanda Dudley — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:44:43 +0000

Give the gift of charity when you book Big Day Event Productions. Book any of our Event Planning Packages and a portion of the package fee will be loaded onto The Good Card. You can use The Good Card to donate to a charity of your choice. If you don’t have a favorite, we have a few we can give you. Learn more about The Good Card at www.sixdegrees.org. With the help of Kevin Bacon and Sixdegrees.org we can come together and accomplish good in this small world.

Things We Love – Save the Dates part 1

Amanda Dudley — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:43:48 +0000

Time to send out save the dates and don’t know where to begin? Try something custom to you and your groom. Most of your guests only know you as a single and not as a couple. Create a custom save the date that shows characteristics of the two of you as a couple. Here are a few cute ideas we found.

Or if you want to get really creative try a stop animation save the date.

http://r-ocker.blogspot.com/2009/04/save-date.html

Whatever you decide, make it your own!

Congratulations Kara and Jeremy!

Amanda Dudley — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:17:46 +0000

Kara and Jeremy were married September 5, 2009 at Star Hill Ranch. Even though the clouds threatened rain for this San Fransisco couple, nothing was going to stop this wonderful day! Kara and her mom created adorable table centerpieces consisting of a white cake stand, lemons and mason jars accented with ribbon. White paper lanterns were hung in the reception room. Adding an Asian touch, paper fortune cookies were placed at each place setting and paper fans were provided to cool guests off on an expected hot summer day. Thank you to Melissa Glynn Photography for capturing the day!

Congratulations Meghann and Kevin Bass!

Amanda Dudley — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:10:46 +0000

We loved working with our LA couple, Meghann and Kevin Bass. Their wedding took place Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at Star Hill Ranch. This was definitely a destination wedding – Texas Style. From the save the date to live livestock on the wedding day, this wedding was truly a recipe of love and fun! Meghann’s family was amazing to work with as well. He father built custom directional signs and she and her mom came up with details such as burlap table runners and fabric covered hay bales for the cocktail reception. The little details absolutely made this wedding very special.

Vendors include:

Flowers by Carrie Beamer, Flora Fetish

Eric Von, Studio 563 Photography

Renee’s Catering and Events, food and spice rub favors

Fion Wine and Beer Pub

Judy Lee, Simon Lee Bakery

DJ Blake Hensen, HDR Enterprises

Linen and Rentals, Premiere Party Central

Cowboy the longhorn

Nisa Nicole, Makeup

Austin Pink Parties – Speakeasy

Amanda Dudley — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:49:53 +0000

The final Pink Party was a success! Thank you to Speakeasy for hosting the event as well as providing our signature martini. Thank you to Chelle Murray and Kacy Crowley for singing, Kerbey Lane for serving your yummy strawberry pancakes, Todd Dary with Say Cheese For Fun Photo Booth, and FILO for providing our sound.

I want to also thank Cherie Matthews, Michelle Murdough and Julie for helping me put this event together. Without you, these events may not have ever happened! I would also like to thank my husband, Dale Dudley, for all of his support.

Until next year!

Here are pictures from our Speakeasy Pink Pary. You can purchase any of these pictures at www.danielcphotography.com. Daniel C Photography will donate 25% of his picture sales to our foundations!

Austin Pink Parties – Lanai

Amanda Dudley — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:16:17 +0000

Our 4th Pink Party was at Lanai. The weather was wonderful for their rooftop patio! Kerbey Lane made their 3rd appearance with their very cute Race for the Cure Team shirts. Daniel C Photography was there to capture all the action. Thank you to Lanai for hosting and providing all the yummy pink drinks. 20% of your picture purchases will benefit our foundations. You can purchase these at http://danielcphotography.smugmug.com/

NEAWP Fashion Show

Amanda Dudley — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:03:47 +0000

We had the pleasure to produce a Fashion Show for Amy Mader and Nuptual Essentials Association of Wedding Professionals.

Thank you to our vendors who donated their time and talents to help make this event a success!

Jersey Bean Headbands

Flora Fetish

Distinctive Details

Premier Party Central

The Driskill Hotel

Simon Lee Bakery

Thank you to Andrew Sterling for taking these beautiful pictures! Our models are Sarah Lo – Red Velvet Events, Gina Greenspan – Swoop Events, Cissy Stasio – Big Day Event Productions, Lauren Snow – Big Day Event Productions, Laura – NECIS, Amy Mader – Amy’s Platinum Weddings, Amanda Hep & Amanda Dudley – Big Day Event Productions.