Real Wedding {Kristen & Chris}

Kristen & Chris had a stunning downtown Austin Wedding. They were so in love and their joy was absolutely contagious. They wanted to incorporated personal touches into every aspect of their wedding, so we had her grandmother's handmade roses by the guest book, their new family coat of arms put on the favor boxes, and they made their exit to "Meet me in St. Louis" in honor of their soon to be home. We had so much fun planning this wedding and turning their vision into reality!

Ceremony: St. Mary's Catholic Church

Reception: InterContinental Stephen F. Austin

Florist: Bouquets of Austin

Photographer: Tyler Schmitt- The Mill Photography Studio

Videographer: 2nd Generation Video Production

Baker: Simon Lee Bakery

Hair & Makeup: LucieMarie

Vendor Spotlight {Matthew Johnson Studios}

I recently met a wonderful and very talented photographer named Matthew Johnson. He describes his style as "simple, vibrant, and artistic." He is offering an exclusive discount to Style & Grace Events - The first bride who books with him will receive 25% off any of his 3 plans. That's a savings of $550-1150- WOW!

He offers 3 packages...

One -$2200
-5 hours of coverage
-Online proofing site for print purchases
-Proof book of all images

Two- $3600
-7 hours of coverage
-Second photographer at wedding
-8X8 custom flush-mount album
-Engagement session
-$50 print credit
-Plus everything from package one

Three- $4600
-Unlimited coverage (up to 10 hours)
-10X10 custom flush-mount album
-Two parent albums
-DVD of all images
-$100 print credit
-Plus everything from package two

Check out his website http://www.matthewjohnsonstudios.com/ or his blog www.matthewjohnsonstudios.com/blog for more examples of his amazing work.

Contact us today for more info about this special offer from Matthew Johnson Studios!

Vendor Spotlight {Umlauf May Special}

Are you looking for a beautiful garden setting for your wedding? Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum has had two cancellations for May, leaving a couple of very in-demand Saturdays suddenly available -May 8th and 15th. In order to fill these 2 slots they are offering an amazing discount; they will charge the mid-week rate instead of the weekend rate, thus saving you hundreds!

Package A - 7hrs.
$3,500 -normal Saturday price
$2,200 -discounted rate
(save $1300)

Package B - 4hrs.
$2,000 -normal Saturday price
$1,200 -discounted rate
(save $800)


All Packages Include:
Exclusive use of Garden
5 - 6 foot long banquet tables
On site Umlauf representative
5 - 60 inch round dinner tables
Cost of liability insurance (up to $1million)
1 - 8 foot long banquet table
1 hour rehearsal
Bridal/Engagement Portrait Session


Contact Joelle Geisler for more information about this amazing special offer...
512.445.5582, x 100
facilityrental@umlaufsculpture.org

Inspiration {2010 Wedding Gown Trends}

Spring 2010 gowns are hitting your local bridal stores now. So what can you expect to see this season? Well here are the Top Trends of 2010 according to In Style Weddings.

2010 Top Trends:

A-Line Gowns

Gown by Christos

Empire Waste Gowns

Gown by Monique Lhuillier

Halter Gowns

Gown by Amsale

Jeweled Gowns

Gown by Ines Di Santo

Lace Gowns

Gown by Romona Keveza

Asymmetrical Gowns

Gown by Angel Sanchez

Vendor Spotlight {Texas Old Town}

I recently discovered a wonderful wedding & event location called Texas Old Town. This gem is located just south of Austin in Kyle, TX. I had the pleasure of meeting Adrianna and receiving a tour of their expansive facilities. With 4 outdoor ceremony locations and 3 reception halls this place is huge, but yet it still feels intimate. Each beautiful outdoor ceremony site is located just steps from it's own private reception hall which can seat anywhere from 160-550 people. The facilities are amazing; each one was built by hand and includes hand-made wood furniture for a truly unique Texas look and feel. Each hall also has it's own kitchen for your caterer, PA system, bathrooms, red oak dance floor, and private bride & groom dressing rooms. The best part about this facility is there is only 1 required vendor, which is the bartending service from Texas Ritas. So this means you can bring in your own favorite caterer, florist, and of course Style & Grace Events to coordinate your wedding. You are also allowed to bring in your own alcohol which can be a huge money saver. So with it's beautiful outdoor country setting and unique rustic halls, Texas Old Town provides an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Here are some pictures from my recent trip, keep in mind these are from February when Texas isn't so pretty, but this place is lush and green during spring and summer. Visit their website for additional photos.

Entrance to Texas Old Town

One of 2 cute greeters

Wooden direction signs lead guests to ceremony and reception sites

All the ceremony sites have arbors like this one

Tejas Hall: Largest of the 3

-Seats up to 350 with dance floor or 550 without

-Stage area for band

-Includes own private outdoor ceremony location with arbor and large outdoor stage and courtyard area

-Wrap around porch

-Weekend Rental Fees:

December-February: $1850-3050

March-November: $2350-3950

Tejas Hall interior

Large stage area outside Tejas Hall

Outside view of Tejas Hall

Outdoor ceremony site for Tejas Hall

Redbud Hall: Smallest of the 3

-Seats up to 160 with dance floor or 200 without

-Stage area for band

-Includes 2 outdoor ceremony locations, a small meadow or a large arbor setting

-Weekend Rental Fees:

December-February: $1350-2050

March-November: $1750-2950

Red Bud Hall entrance

Outside of Red Bud Hall

Interior of Red Bud Hall- decorated for a wedding that day

Largest Outdoor ceremony site

Sage Hall: Most Secluded & My Favorite

-Seats up to 320 with dance floor

-Stage area for band

-Grand entrance staircase

-Hand-made wood bridge connecting the private ceremony site to the hall

-Porch with rocking chairs

-Covered circle drive for drop off

-Weekend Rental Fees:

December-February: $2550-4050

March-November: $3150-4950

Outside of Sage Hall

Bridge to ceremony site

Interior of Sage Hall

Are you interested in taking your own tour of Texas Old Town? Contact Danny today at 512-396-1800 or info@texasoldtown.com.

Vendor Spotlight {Your Dream Dress}

Are you looking for a designer gown without the designer price tag? Then try Your Dream Dress, they offer new (never been worn) designer gowns at a fraction of the cost. They also offer accessories such as veils, headpieces, and shoes - it's a fabulous site! Some of the dresses start at less than $1000, which is a steal for a Badgley Mischka. Some dresses are from previous seasons but is anyone really going to know that your dress was from the 2008 collection rather than the 2009? I love helping my brides find good deals and this site is wonderful find!

Recycled Bride has teamed up with Your Dream Dress to give away this Reem Acra Wedding Gown valued at $4800. Click Here to Register & Good Luck!





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Real Wedding {Katherine & Spencer}

We had so much fun coordinating Katherine & Spencer's beautiful January 30th Wedding. The ceremony and reception took place First United Methodist Church in Round Rock, The Cake Plate provided the amazing and yummy cakes, and LisaLyn Designs created the stunning floral arrangements and bouquets. Katherine is one of 4 girls and we had the privalege of planning her sister's wedding back in August. This family was such a joy to work with and we are looking forward to being a part of the other girls weddings, now we just need to get them engaged!



Venue: First United Methodist Church, Round Rock
Photographer: Parkhurst Studios
Florist: LisaLyn Designs
Cakes: The Cake Plate
Programs: LisaLyn Designs
Caterer: Fajita Warehouse
Wedding Coordinator: Style & Grace Events

*To view more images from this wedding visit our facebook page.

Inspiration {Google Doc Wedding Templates}

Style Me Pretty (one of my favorite wedding blogs) recently teamed up the Google Docs to create some amazing wedding planning templates. If you are a DIY bride, this will be your new obsession!

Click Here To Check It Out

And if you have never heard of Style Me Pretty you are missing out! Check out their blogs for some uber-chic inspiration. http://www.stylemepretty.com/

Real Wedding {Jennifer & Jeff}

I had the privilege of working with Jennifer & Jeff on their Texas Hill Country Wedding. They wanted their intimate wedding to be a fun and casual event for their guest and full of personal touches. It was a beautiful wedding and Jenn was absolutely wonderful to work with, one of my favorite clients for sure! The ceremony took place at Chapel Dulcinea in Driftwood, TX followed by an outdoor reception at Bordeaux's Restaurant in Kyle.

Vendors:

Ceremony: Chapel Dulcinea

Reception: Bordeaux's Restaurant

Flowers: Express Yourself Wedding Flowers

Photography: Michelle Loconto Photography

Wedding Planner: Style & Grace Events

*To view more images from this wedding visit our facebook page.

Jennifer is from Hawaii, so they had a second reception there for friends and family.