After collecting pictures of our past events, I decided, why not post some behind the scenes pics?

Here is a little insight to what we do:

Calling all Brides!

Rusty and a friend are starting a business for honeymoon registries and fully customized wedding websites. What better way to let your guests know about you and your man, wedding events and sight seeing activities in the area!

Here is a site that they designed for one of their clients: Matt and Becky

• The full names of the bride and groom, the wedding date, and the city and state where the wedding is taking place.
• Traditional Ceremony basics, including the musical selections (lyrics if they’re especially meaningful to you), the composers and performers, as well as a list of readings, the authors, and the names of the readers.
• Wedding party names and the name of the officiant should be included.
• A thank-you note to both sets of parents and one to all the guests is a frequent addition.
• For religious and non-religious ceremonies alike, it’s important to keep guests in the know by listing traditions, rituatl, and ethic customs.
• If you wish to honor deceased loved ones, you can include a memorial on the back page with a photograph, a fond memory, poem, or quote.

Here are some wonderful ideas presented by the Knot

Wedding Programs

How To:

You will need 8 1/2 ” x 14″ Card Stock Paper, a ruler, craft knife, 2 1/2 inch circle craft punch, bone folder, & round label stickers

Print the word “welcome” twice across the top of a legal-size sheet of card stock. With a ruler and a craft knife, cut the card stock in half lengthwise; punch a hole on the bottom of each piece with a 2 1/2 inch circle punch. With a bone folder, crease each card stock strip 4 inches from the top and fold to form a pocket. Fasten sides with round label stickers

Here is my version of the project.

Enjoy!

Here are a few vendors that will help you create a memorable and engaging specialty station:
Amy’s Ice Creams
TNT Photo Booth
The Chocolate Cup
Kenny’s Coffee

Now I am set to do Rebecca’s baby shower and I can’t wait!

Location: Vintage Villas
Hair and Makeup: Jennie Hardy for Beauty on Location
Photographer: Heather Thorne
DJ: Blake Henson
Florist: Simply Abundant Blooms
Cake: Simon Lee Bakery
Invitations: Pink Tulip
Stationary: Printing Solutions

Rebeca’s Wedding

If you have never been to Star Hill Ranch, you are missing out on such a magical venue. Adam Woolley is the brains behind this creation. We had one of the largest weddings there consisting of 400+ guests. Dale and I knew that with so many people, we wanted to create a memorable day that was fun and exciting. Our guests knew it was going to be a wedding to remember when the invitations came. Designed by Bob Fonseca, our invitations mimicked a WANTED poster.

As guests arrived, we had margaritas and chips and salsa for them to enjoy. When it was time to head to the gazebo for the ceremony, a live gunfight lead their way. Here are some of the vendors.

Ceremony Music: Rich Demarco (Pianist), Kacy Crowley, Jimmy LaFave
Minister: Comedian Eddie Gossling
Photographers: Lisa Shepard and Servando Sanachez
Wedding Planner: Leslie Esparza
Caterer: Carrabba’s
Cake: Simon Lee
Ice Cream: Amy’s Ice Creams
Photobooth: Amy’s Ice Creams
Band: Skyrocket!

My Wedding

Event: April Ferguson/Darin Smith Wedding
Date: March 29, 2008
Location: Green Pastures
Florist/Design: Vella Events
Band: The Recliners
Ceremony Music: Angelic Strings
Rentals: Austin Party Central
Bridal Gown: Serendipity Bridal
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: J-Crew

This past weekend we had a wedding at Laguna Gloria. It was the perfect day for one too! You could not have asked for better weather. This was definitely a wedding to remember. Not to mention a guest to remember! The Bride and Groom were taking pictures as their guests enjoyed appetizers and wine. To get the crowed moving towards the buffet line, I kindly asked them to follow one of my assistants. I went up to a very tall man to ask him to follow the crowd. He towered over me and when I looked up, I noticed that it was Peyton Manning! I reached for my cell phone and imediately called my husband to tell him the news! He was so jealous.

The guests had such a great time. The guests dinned on food provided by 34th Street and danced to the always entertaining Newsboyz. I had worked with Newsboyz for years before starting my own business. They are always such a pleasure to work with.

The flowers were simple and beautiful. They were provided by Morgan Jackson and Simply Abundant Blooms. I had discovered Morgan on a whim while looking for an affordable florist for a Bride I had last December. I recommend her to all of my clients. She is versitle, affordable and great to work with!

Kevin and Lindsay were so fun to work with. Even though Kevin kept calling me Amber. I told him it was fine as long as it was not a negative name!

The fun part was the surprise Kevin had for Lindsay. He was in charge of their getaway car. He arranged for a horse drawn carriage to pick them up and take them to their house about 2 miles away. When the carriage arrive, it’s driver asked me to round up some burly men to help her get over a steep hill in route to their destination. I don’t think that she realized that the party had been going on for a few hours now and that there was drinking involved. I had one of my interns escort them to the hill, where the horse had no problem getting over. She had some interesting stories to tell when she returned.

It was the perfect day for a wedding!