Weddings to Celebrate: Alexis & Nicoli

Back in December I had the pleasure of coordinating Alexis & Nicoli's wedding at the beautiful Las Velas. From day one Alexis was so incredibly organized and knew exactly what she wanted- she was an absolute dream to work with!

Below are some images captured by the amazing Tina Lau of Agape House Studio.

Alexis & Nicoli- I had an absolute blast working with you! You are such an amazing couple and I know you have a lifetime of happiness ahead of you.

Much Love,

Lauren

Cast of Vendors:

Venue: Las Velas

Coordinator: Something to Celebrate, Lauren Carrillo

Officiant: Weddings Performed, Lynn Turner

Photographer: Agape House Studio

Floral Decor: Dream Bouquet

Caterer: Cafe Natalie

Cakes: Who Made the Cake

DJ: Fuse Link DJs

The Special Event, 2012

Good morning Texas!

It's a gorgeous morning here in Florida as Resha, Lauren, and I are getting ready for the 4-day Special Event conference, hosted by International Special Events Society (ISES). Here's a sampling of what's in store for us these next few days:

• Event Design Trends
• New Trends Inspired by Hollywood and Pop Culture 2012
• Balancing the Mother-Bride Relationship of Wedding Planning
• Exciting and Challenging Spaces
• Rethinking and Repurposing Decor
• Turning You Ideas and Inspirations Into Flawless Events
• An Event Planners Guide to Lighting Design
• The Art of Environmentally Responsible Event Planning

So fun! I feel like we're at Wedding Planner summer camp! :)

xoxo,

jessica

Weddings to Celebrate: Pamela & Sam

I love the Holidays. Especially Christmas. And I love that Pamela wanted to embrace Christmas for her December wedding. She and Sam are such a great couple. I had so much fun helping them pull everything together.

Here are a few of the fantastic photos taken by Ashley K of Ashley K Photography. She was a DREAM to work with! If you don't know her, you should. :-)

xoxo,

Cast of Vendors:

Venue: The Courtyard at St. James - What an AWESOME venue. The food and staff were beyond fantastic.
Coordinator: Something to Celebrate, Resha Zazueta
Photographer: Ashley K Photography
Videographer: A&A Video Productions
Cakes: Edible Designs by Jessie
Floral Decor: Simply Charming Flowers
Linen Rentals: Elegant Beginnings, Inc.

May I Show You to Your Seat?

One of the most complex things involved in planning your wedding is figuring out where everyone should sit at your reception. Some couples opt to let everyone sit wherever they choose - which is perfectly fine. But know that if you go this route, most tables will not be completely full (so plan to have quite a few more chairs than you do guests) and some families may have a hard time finding enough seats to sit together. While assigning guests to tables (or to certain seats if you prefer) requires more prep work, guests will be thankful that you've eliminated the guesswork in figuring out where to sit.

So if you elect to have assigned seating, then you'll need to have escort cards of some sort so that your guests will know where to sit. You can get creative with displaying (and distributing) the cards:

or you can go for a traditional display.

The main point is to make sure guests can find their card easily - its usually best to sort the cards alphabetically.

Happy Planning!

-Holly

Photo Credits: The Knot, Jules Wedding Ideas, Pintrest, and Martha Stewart Weddings

Just sharing...

I am most determined to say "I DO" under something as beautiful as ...

Its just something about a (Bamboo Arbor, Canopy, Wood Cabana, Chuppah, or Pergola) that just helps define a space and centers guest attention on you and your groom. I love the ability to make them as unique or simple as you would like. Materials are based on your own budget and decor but maybe you have a man in your life who is great at building! You could ask this of him as a wedding gift that could later find a home in your backyard. Take a look at a few for inspiration and examples of execution.

I care not what kind, I just MUST have one =)

-Crystal

all photo credit to stylemepretty.com and weddingchannel.com

Weddings to Celebrate :: Leslie and Andy {Barton Creek Resort, Austin, TX}

Mood Board page from the Design Board I created for Leslie's wedding

Classic, lush, stunning.... this wedding was so much fun to design! Leslie and her mother, Kay, hired me about one year prior to help with their long-distance planning. We spent a lot of time together, and the hard work paid off. So excited to show you the images, captured by Stacy Cross! At the end, I've also included a video preview that you don't want to miss.

Leslie and Kay - thank you so much for choosing me. Your attention to detail and aspirations for perfection were a delight to work with. I miss working with you ladies!

Leslie and Andy - congratulations!! Your celebration was one for the books, and it was such a joy to see you enjoy every second of it. :)

Much love to the three of you!
jess

Not sure who was more emotional - Leslie or her sister. :) Love.

Leslie and Andy were able to spend some time together after their "First Look."

Gorgeous people!

Barton Creek Resort :: Pavilion

Aisle marker in urn by David Kurio Designs

Truly a collaborative creation, we spend a lot of time planning this Chuppah. Couldn't be more pleased with what David Kurio produced!

Two of the three table designs

Third table design in ballroom. Picture Display in atrium.

Amazing dessert display - bananas foster, creme brûlée, and a large assortment of truffles, parfaits, cheesecake bites, etc. Lovely.

Hora!

Leslie & Andy, the Introduction from Chris P. Jones on Vimeo.

Cast of Vendors:
Jessica Moore of Something To Celebrate
Barton Creek Resort
Stacy Cross Photography
Mason Jar Productions
David Kurio Designs
Dennis Prager
Collector's Item
High Island Hepcats
Emerald Entertainment
BBJ Linen
Marquee Event Group
Ilios Lighting
Say Cheese
Pamela's Beauty Secrets
Maris Malone Calderon Makeup Artistry