Accolades

Sometimes you just get wrapped up in things! In the midst of buying a home, planning and designing weddings for amazing clients, and just living life, one forgets to post on their blog from time to time. Well, hopefully it won't happen too often.

Anyway, we decided to give ourselves some props for receiving a bit of blog love this spring.

Where you may have spotted us (click the link below each screenshot to see the post and team of vendors):

{The Sweetest Occasion}

{Somewhere Splendid}

{Love and Lavender}

{100 Layer Cake}

{Hi-Fi Weddings}

P.S. Be on the lookout for our website! In the meantime, check out our cute splash page below designed by The Creative Parasol. 

(Inspired by Pinterest) Board {Island Bright}

I get by with a little help from my friends. This board's images were all found on my Pinterest feed and I thought they made for a lovely combo.

1. Outdoor Fireplace - pinned by Katy at Sweet Sunday Events

2. Necklace - pinned by Cyd at The Sweetest Occasion 

3. Cake - pinned by Ana at Grown Up Shoes

4. Sunset - pinned by Betsywhite Stationary

5. Shoes - pinned by Jess at Forgiving Martha

Workin' It {TEHA 2012}

Hey, all! I wanted to give you a little taste of the tablescape and other materials I designed for the Texas Belles Texas Event and Hospitality Affair (TEHA) in March at one of our favorite venues, Mercury Hall. The Texas Belles, University of Texas at Austin's event planning organization, select their favorite industry folks to participate in TEHA so we were quite honored to be asked!

We love to collaborate with all the talented vendors in Austin so we brought on a few of friends to carry out our design vision - including Loot Vintage Rentals, Rosehip Flora, and The Creative Parasol.

I hope you enjoy our space as much as we did!

We got there early to set up!

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Want to see how a magical moss runner is created? See the talented work of Erin from Rosehip Flora below:

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Our finished tablescape included precious table and chairs from Loot Vintage Rentals and Bird Dog Wedding Bunting we made:

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So everyone could see a little more what Bird Dog Wedding is all about, I created a real-life "pinboard" of my design work. Also had biz cards from my team of vendors and paper fans as favors for those attending. 

 

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And there you have it!

We had so much fun putting this design together for TEHA. It was very much Bird Dog Wedding meets Mercury Hall - rustic and whimsical and colorful - all at the same time. Hurray!

Board {Aqua, Gold, Pink}

Oh, long lost boards. I've missed you! Here is a perfect board for spring and summer. This aesthetic would be absolutely lovely at a beach wedding.

{Bangles, Striped Houses, Cake, Washi Tape, Buttons, Crochet}

Styled Shoot {Indian Summer}

Something fun for your Thursday! Today we're featuring this charming, craftsy Indian Summer styled shoot by Sweet Sunday Events, a rentals and styling company in Austin. Check these folks out because you're bound to hear about them all over the place in the near future - if you haven't already. They are just that talented.

Tons of perfect details to admire here. Cheers!

{Photography by Jackson Wright}

Wedding Design {Lori + Nathan}

Oh, man! Where do I begin...It was SO fun helping design this wedding and there were many reasons for that. Number one being that this was my best friend's wedding!! And, I was the matron of honor - hurray! And, I got to spend so much quality fun time with family and friends along the way - bonus!  

Lori and Nathan put on an eclectic, colorful garden fiesta that played with vintage and modern elements - in turn, producing a totally unique wedding that reflected their fun-loving personalities. The San Antonio Botanical Garden provided the perfect setting for this magical day. This wedding turned out so beautifully that Style Me Pretty Texas featured it!

Katherine O'Brien Photography snapped these amazing photos. 

Girls getting ready. Lori wore beautiful Kate Spade Clume wedges and a gorgeous Modern Trousseau gown from Unbridaled in Austin. Pretty make-up by Nisa Nicole Makeup Artistry.

The Creative Parasol designed the program fans and Eden's Echo arranged all the flowers.

Bouquets featured dahlias, ranunculus, billy balls, hypericum berries, scabiosa pods, snapdragon, hydrangeas, and roses to name a few. So pretty!

For favors, Lori and Nathan gave guests succulents from Nature's Herb Farm in baby jars. Table elements: flowers arranged by Eden's Echo in a mix of vintage vessels collected by the bride, groom, family, and friends; framed table numbers by The Creative Parasol; and green/cream and gold/cream chevron table runners sewn by a friend. Each table was a little different than the next!

This precious little teapot was found at Max's Haus Mercantile in New Braunfels. 

Table assignments by The Creative Parasol. Lots of vintage goodies. g(room) and b(ride) letters from Anthropologie.

Lori and Nathan's ceremony overlooked the Lucile Halsell Conservatory at the Garden. Aisle poms made by your's truly!



Workin' my aisle pom magic. Billy balls, hypericum berries, and greenery for the groom's boutonniere. Pretty head table layout.

Gorgeous Lori in the arbor area. Bridesmaids with program fans. More table layout.

Tables in the fountain plaza. Bride behind the honeycomb garland (your's truly). Bride's Omi's ring (her something blue - so sweet).

Ceremony captured in the pond's reflection. Mr. and Mrs. Dimmitt!!!! Honeycombs!

The happy couple!

Wedding party letting loose after the ceremony! Girls in shades of green, cream, and yellow. Boys in blue seersucker. 

Wedding sign by the bride's brother. Honeycombs, again! Beautiful bride and groom.

Dessert table with vintage cake stands, platters, and bowls. Pretty and delicious cakes by Ayon's Bakery. Brownies and cookies by friends and family.

Succulents all ready for guests to take!

Bride and bridesmaids crafted ribbon wands to send off the bride and groom! Here I am showing you how to wave it :). 

Lori and Nathan making their grand exit! What a celebration!

A few Holga shots from Katherine O' Brien. 

What I love most about this wedding is how family, friends, and vendors came together to pull off a vision. The collaboration between those three parties not only makes a wedding look amazing, but makes it  meaningful to the couple. 

Congratulations, Lori and Nathan! I love you guys! Thank you for including me in your special day.

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