Hill Country Wedding at Vista West Ranch in Dripping Springs

This is a wedding full of rustic chic goodies! This bride is decked out in glitz and put a cotton boutinerre on her groom, I think I found some more inspiration for Madi’s wedding! There is some amazing florals at this wedding, surrounded by lace, mason jars, and burlap! And don’t even miss that beautiful engagement ring. This gorgeous wedding comes from Style Me Pretty Texas, of course y’all! The ceremony and the reception were at the Vista West Ranch in Dripping Springs and came together after two completely different ideas- small and cozy for the bride, huge party for the groom! The beautiful photography comes from Half Orange Photography!

Wedding Photography: Half Orange Photography / Wedding Venue: Vista West Ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas / Floral Design: Petal Pushers + H-E-B Blooms / Wedding Cake: Sweet Traditions (210-654-6122) / Wedding Invitations: The White Aisle / Lighting: Filo Designs / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang / Bride’s Shoes: Vera Wang Lavender / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Watters + Wtoo

Apr

Napa Valley Wedding with a Stunning Vera Wang Gown

I’m just drooling over this dress. It is perfectly romantic and the bride looks absolutely ethereal! With mismatched china, soft pastel flowers, and a dapper groom in a gray suit, this wedding has all of the soft elements of spring. You can recreate this Napa Wedding with a garden setting, long table seating, burlap table runners, simple flower arrangements, some delicious catering, fun adult beverages, and joyful guests. Easy enough, huh? Okay I won’t hold your attention any longer… take a look at this lovely, lovely wedding!

Wedding Photography: What Shanni Saw / Wedding Venue: A Private Residence in Napa, California / Floral Design: Erica Rose Design / Wedding Planning: Off the Beaten Path / Catering: Tim Vallery of Off the Beaten Path / Production + Event Rentals: Wine Country Party & Events / Wedding Cake: Cake Crouquette / DJ: Feet First Entertainment / Officiant: Rabbi Gershon of Jewish Interfaith Wedding Network / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang / Hair + Makeup: Sarah Hyde of SHE Makeup

Apr

Create Your Perfect Event with a Tent

What is more gorgeous than a Texas sunset? Couples who plan an outdoor spring or summer wedding in Texas often are spoiled by the beautiful backdrop of oranges, pinks, and purples of the Texas sky. Finding an outdoor venue in Texas is easy, but finding a tent that compliments the space sometimes proves to be a bit of a challenge. Some of the most amazing wedding tents can be found at these DFW vendors: Big D Party Rental, Live Wire Special Events, and M&M Special Events Company. Each of these companies carries multiple tent sizes, catering to any wedding size. Not completely sold on the idea of a tent wedding just yet? Here’s some inspiration….

This is one of my favorite ideas for a tent wedding. They used an old parachute!! How creative! It gives the traditional idea of a tent a fresh, fun twist…not to mention how ELEGANT it makes the space look! I adore this look.

This couple created a romantic, warm, elegant reception area by adding florals, chandeliers, colored lighting, and colored linens. Chandeliers hanging from the tent have become more and more popular. I have to say, it is one of my favorite trends! Chandeliers remind me of jewelry, and no outfit is complete without jewelry… just like no space is complete without a chandelier. It adds a feminine finishing touch to the space!

These two tent creations show how versatile a tent can be! On the left side, the couple chose a clear tent which allowed for the greenery and sunlight to shine through. On the right side, the couple opted for a cozier, more intimate setting by choosing darker colors and choosing to enclose their tent with walls. Both of these couples chose to drape fabrics on the ceilings. This is a perfect way to add pops of color and create a more finished look.

Here are some more tent weddings that are to DIE for!

I believe that every outdoor wedding needs a tent. Texas weather is unpredictable, so it is nice to have a tent large enough to hold the ceremony or reception if Mother Nature gives you an unexpected wedding gift. Plus, a tent gives you a BLANK canvas! As a couple, you had complete control over the decor and theme of the tent because here are no limits when it comes to decorating a tent.

Mar

Outdoor Candlelight Tent Wedding

Danielle and Jake’s wedding is, in essence, a fabulous dinner party. This New York wedding has so many great elements that can be recreated here in the South. This wedding caught my eye because of the simple DIY elements. Don’t miss the votive-covered lawn. You can have your own candlelight lawn with votives from the Dollar Store and inexpensive candles. Easy, huh? A tent is great for an outdoor wedding, and the chandeliers create a romantic and intimate setting. Those centerpieces can be recreated as well- just get clear vases and fill them with flower stems. All of these are a fabulous DIY project for your family and bridal party. This excellent wedding photographed by Meredith Davenport of Christian Oth Studio and was found on Style Me Pretty.

Wedding Photography: Meredith Davenport of Christian Oth Studio / Wedding Venue: Wave Hill in Bronx, New York / Floral + Event Design: Hatch Creative Studio / Event Planning: Daughter of Design / Officiant: Cantor Gerald Cohen / Catering: Great Performances / Lighting: Frost Productions / Rentals:Party Rental Ltd. / Tent: Stamford Tent & Event Services / Wedding Invitations: Mr. Boddington’s Studio/ Calligraphy: Neither Snow / Ceremony Music: Arco Ensemble / Cocktails + Dinner Music: Carte Blanche / DJ: Dave Fischoff of Popshop DJ Squad / Wedding Dress: Elizabeth Fillmore / Hair: Joseph A. Ronkese of Premier Salons / Makeup: Nam Vo

Mar

Mondays with Madi…Where’s the party?

“I now pronounce you husband and wife!”… Cheers, smiles, applause…Now everyone’s ready for the reception!

Before we could go too crazy with the color and design elements of our special day (correction: before I could go crazy with it… believe it or not, color and design is not one of BRS’s primary concerns!) we had to establish the venues for our ceremony and reception.

The potential January snowfall + back roads did not sound appealing with our original idea of an old rustic barn. Moving on to more winter-appropriate venues sent us to downtown Kansas City where the winter season is celebrated and the nightlife is spirited! We will be having a lot of out of town guests and we thought it would be a great opportunity to show our loved ones a good time in Kansas City!

We started with a LONG list of venues to check out but naturally we eliminated many due to capacity, catering options, comfort level, etc. Here are some of the fun places we explored:

Drexel Hall, Kansas City, MO

Terrace on Grand, Kansas City, MO

One 8 Oak, Kansas City, MO

As you can see, we had several great options! Lord knows I’m not the most patient girl so thankfully after seeing the venues on our list, the decision was a quick one!

Drum roll please…

Californos in Westport, Kansas City, MO

The final decision was Californos in Westport! This venue was the first of many that I drug poor BRS to. It was a perfect match for us and we felt so comfortable with the coordinators they have on site. It gave us the rustic-meets-elegance-feel we were going for with red brick walls in the ballroom, wood flooring and beautiful glass windows throughout. This venue is actually an old trolley barn transformed into a restaurant and event space!

Californos was not only a great place to hold our party but it had an incredible menu to offer as a part of its package. (BRS is already drooling as he thinks about selecting our menu…We’ll keep you posted on that selection come November!)

We can’t wait for an exciting party with friends and family to celebrate our marriage!

What is your favorite part of a wedding reception? The toasts? Food? Dancing? Leave a comment below!

-M.T.R.