Vendor Spotlight {Kairos The Celebration Barn}

Are you looking for a beautiful rustic wedding venue that compliments the Texas Hill Country? Then Kairos The Celebration Barn may be just the place for you! Located just outside the historic town of Fredericksburg, this stunning barn structure was built in the 1850's & was once located in Ohio serving as a working barn. As you walk in, the barn has quite the grand entrance with two ornate curved staircases & high ceilings featuring wood beams. The main dining and reception area can welcome 120 guests seated for dinner and features an impressive limestone fireplace. Stone patios and a back lawn offer more space and spectacular views of the Hill Country and surrounding landscape and pond. We recently had the opportunity to meet with husband and wife team, Joe and Sharon Grimes, who have been managing Kairos for over 12 years. Chef Joe works with each bride & groom to provide a custom menu which reflects both their taste & budget. They also offer an array of other optional services to help facilitate a smooth & successful wedding. Contact them today @ www.kairos-celebrationbarn.com to schedule your own personal tour! 
 

Barn from lawn ceremony location

Arbor ceremony location

Reception area

Balcony area

View of entry from balcony

View of reception area from balcony

Wood Beams

Photo courtesy of Kairos

Rental Rates:

Saturday & Sunday: $20/guest, $2000 minimum

Monday-Friday: $10/guest, $1000 minimum

Ceremony Site: $500

*All food & beverage service is required to be in-house with menus starting at $25 per guest. Additional service charges also apply. Tables, Chairs, & Linens for up to 175 guest included. 

Written By:

Alyssa

2012 Bride's Choice Award Winner

We are so honored to receive the 2012 Bride's Choice Award from WeddingWire- Thank you to all of you who voted for us!!!

The WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards recognizes the top local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards are awarded solely based on the reviews from over 1.2 million newlyweds. Awards are determined by a combination of four factors: Overall rating (quality), total number of reviews (quantity), review performance from 2011 (recency), and consistency of reviews from year to year (consistency). This year's recipients represent the top 5% of WeddingWire's vendor community, across all service categories and all regions throughout the US and Canada.

 

January Open Houses

Tis the season for open houses- check out some of these amazing venues this month! 

• Villa Antonia - Thursday, January 12th from 5-8pm

• Camp Lucy - Saturday, January 14th from 2-5pm

• Ruby Ranch Lodge -Saturday, January 14th from 1-5pm

• The Villa on Lake Georgetown - Sunday, January 15th from 1-4pm

• TerrAdorna -Grand Opening Sunday, January 15th from 2-6pm

• Nutty Brown Cafe - Sunday, January 15th from 2-5pm

• Memory Lane Event Center- Sunday, January 15th from 4-7pm

• The Retreat at Balcones Springs - Wednesday, January 18th from 2:30-5pm

• Duchman Family Winery -Thursday, January 19th from 3-8pm

• La Paloma Event Center - Saturday, January 21st from 4-8pm

• Shoal Crossing Event Center -Grand Opening Saturday, January 21st from 3-7pm

• Chateau Bellevue - Saturday, January 21st from 11am-2pm

• Hacienda del Lago - Sunday, January 22nd from Noon-5pm

• Kali Kate Event Pavilion -Sunday, January 22nd from Noon-5pm

Whew...if we missed any please let us know!
Happy Planning!

Crystal

Bridal Extravaganza in Austin

Don't miss out on the Bridal Extravaganza this weekend in Austin - We'll be there so stop by & say hi!

New Linen Rental Available

We are so excited about this beautiful champagne Rosette Taffeta tablecloth we just ordered- it will be available to rent starting in January & would be a stunning backdrop for a wedding cake! S&G Brides- don't forget you receive a special 10% discount on all linen rentals.

Featured {Austin Wedding Blog}

We are so honored to be featured on Austin Wedding Blog this week! This site is a fabulous local resource for all things weddings - so keep it weird Austin brides and check it out today!


Click Here To View Our Feature

Inspiration {Twilight Wedding Gown}

So Although You Aren't Marrying A Hot Vampire, You Can Still Look The Part ---Bella's Dress Is Now Available At Alfred Angelo for only $800! 

The Knot's "Best Of" List

Hello All You Fabulous Style & Grace Events Brides--

The Knot is compiling their annual "Best Of" list & we need your votes!! Please click on this link & submit a review- it only takes a minute! THANKS!

Fall Wedding Planning Discount

Vendor Spotlight {Hyatt Regency Austin}

Are you looking for a beautiful downtown hotel complete with an amazing staff for your wedding? Look no further than the Hyatt Regency Austin, located on the shores of Lady Bird Lake & just steps from the exciting Congress Avenue District. The Hyatt has it all; perfect location, stunning views, 4 different ballrooms to choose from, delicious food, and an experienced staff to help the evening run smoothly. I recently had the opportunity to meet with Stephanie Bierlein, Catering Manager at the Hyatt Regency Austin. She is the sweetest person you will ever meet & with years of experience in the hospitality industry she brings a quality level of service that's hard to find. She gave me a tour of the Hyatt's stunning ballrooms which can seat anywhere from 30-1,000 people, allowing for both intimate & grandiose affairs. My favorite is definitely the Foothills Ballroom which is located on the 17th floor & offers sweeping views of downtown Austin--believe me, you can't find views like this anywhere else! Check out the photos below & Contact Stephanie @ 512-480-2095 today to schedule your own tour of this impressive Four Diamond hotel.

**The Hyatt Regency Austin is offering a Special Wedding Promotion: Hold your wedding at the Hyatt and you will receive up to five complimentary nights at a participating Hyatt resort in the United States, Mexico or Aruba. For more information please contact the hotel or visit http://www.hyattweddings.com/.

Click Here To View The Hyatt Regency Austin's Online Brochure

Entry Foyer

Lobby

Above View of Lobby

Texas Ballroom Lobby

Outdoor Ceremony Location

View of Pool From 2nd Outdoor Ceremony Location

View From Foothills Ballroom

Night View From Foothills Ballroom

Reception in Foothills Ballroom

Vendor Spotlight {Hint of Shimmer}

We are feeling glamorous after our recent meeting with makeup artist Lauren Davis, founder of Hint of Shimmer. She was trained under the world renowned makeup artist Douglas Marvaldi & specializes in beauty and fashion makeup for Weddings, Film, Television, Print, & Runway. Her services start at $65 & she offers on-location services within the Austin area for no additional charge. She is fantastic at what she does & is the sweetest person you will ever meet, we just can't say enough good things about her! To show off her skills she gave Style & Grace Events Coordinator Alyssa a free makeover & we've included those pics as well as some other examples of her work below. So if you are looking for a makeup artist for your wedding give her a call today at 512-879-8440 & don't forget to mention you heard about her from Style & Grace Events to receive your special 10% discount! 

---Alyssa's Makeover---

 

 

Before                       After

Buys For Brides Deal

We are excited to be the featured deal this week on Buys For Brides! Get a $100 Gift Card towards Wedding Planning Services, Party Planning Services, or Event Rentals for only $25! But hurry this offer ends October 9th!

Click Here For Deal

Photo by Jake Holt Photography- www.jakeholt.com

Inspiration {Thumbprint Guest Book}

Brides are always asking us for a creative spin on the traditional wedding guest book & the thumbprint tree is one of our new favorites! It's creative, personal, & can hang on your wall as a lovely piece of art for years to come. We found a fabulous store on Etsy (of course) but this is a very DIY friendly project as well.

Inspiration {Bride Dress}

OMG- Aren't these dresses the cutest things ever! I would have loved to have this on my wedding day for all those "getting ready" shots. Cute, Cute, Cute & the best part.... they are local! Check out Armor of God's Etsy page to view their complete collection.

Inspiration {Pink & Orange Dessert Table}

I just love this bright & cheerful dessert table designed by One Divine Party but my favorite thing is definitely the cotton candy topiaries- it's my childhood fantasy come to life! Yummy :)

Click Here to view more photos

Umlauf Open House

We Are Proud To Be A Preferred Vendor At Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum- Don't Miss Their Open House This Wednesday September 21st! 

 

Inspiration {DIY Wedding Invitations}

DIY Wedding Invitations Are A Simple Way To Reduce Your Wedding Budget & With So Many Options Available You Are Sure To Find A Design That Fits Your Style. Below Are Just A Few Examples Of The FREE Downloads Available From Love & Lavender!