I am excited to share that Megan & Jake's January 2015 wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty! We love Megan’s advice, “Hire a coordinator and get a hydra-facial the day before the wedding.“
Check it out here. :)
I had the honor to work with Annette and Jeff as they planned their July wedding at The Brodie Homestead. Working along side these two was so much fun! It all paid off with a gorgeous evening. Check out the memories captured by Caroline's Collective on this perfect evening.
Cast of Vendors
Venue: The Brodie Homestead
Coordinator: Something to Celebrate
Caterer: Royal Fig
Cake: Blue Note Bakery
Florist: Last Petal
Photographer: Caroline's Collective, Eric
Ceremony Music: Terra Vista Strings
DJ: Spacecraft
Furniture: Bee Lavish
Transportation: Transportation Consultants
Hair: Sonar Beauty
Makeup: Molly Makeup
The phenomenal photographer, Heather Curiel, referred Leven and her mom, Karen, to us because she felt our team would be the perfect fit. It is always such an honor when someone who's seen the best and the worst of wedding planners chooses to recommend YOU to their clients! Leven and Jim are in the tv/movie industry (True Blood, Hunger Games, etc) so they're on the road a lot, leaving the bulk of planning to Karen. Karen lives in Houston so she worked with Resha at our Houston office, while Jessica handled the execution for the Austin wedding. Our team had a blast working on this wedding, and are thrilled to relive every moment through the pictures. Enjoy!
Jessica
From the bride:
I knew exactly what I wanted down to every detail and my planners and florists nailed it. When I arrived, my breath was taken away at how accurately they were able to make my vision come to life! It was small and intimate and absolutely perfect.
I always love the moment when dad walks his daughter down the aisle.
As a surprise for the bride and groom, Karen asked us to help the guests each get a felt heart for their palm. At the end of the ceremony, the guests held their palms up toward the bride and grooms, revealing their hearts (and a subtle nod to the Hunger Games).
Gorgeous bouquet by the amazing Gretchen O'Neil of Petals, Ink. Floral Design
The media reported that Shia LaBeouf was in Austin for a music festival, as we keep the celebrity wedding under-wraps.
Thank you to the amazing cast of vendors who helped us with this wedding:
Planning and Design: Something to Celebrate, Jessica Moor and Resha Zazueta
Venue: Le San Michele
Catering: Crave
Cake: Sweet Treets
Florals: Petals, ink. Floral Design
Photographer: Heather Curiel Weddings
DJ and Karaoke: Altared Weddings
This wedding was featured in:
People Magazine (print)
People Magazine (online)
I had the absolute privilege of helping Amanda & Trent plan their beautiful May wedding at Second Baptist Church and the Crystal Ballroom. Working with this sweet couple and with Amanda's parents truly was a wonderful experience. Serendipity Photography captured all of the love and excitement of this day so perfectly.
Cast of Vendors
Church: Second Baptist Church
Venue: Crystal Ballroom
Coordinator: Something to Celebrate
Photographer: Serendipity Photography
Videographer: Cinema Candy
Florist/Linens: Blooming Gallery
Cakes: Who Made the Cake
DJ/Lighting/Photo Booth: Jonny Black Productions
Transportation: AFC
There are no words to properly describe how much I adore this family. I planned Jackelyn & Zachary's wedding back in 2012 and was THRILLED when Megan (Zachary's sister) asked me to help with the planning for her wedding. You couldn't meet a nicer group of people, and I am honored to call them friends. They are welcoming, wonderful, open, loving and full of fun. And Megan's wedding was all of those things times a million. Though it was easily one of the most beautiful events I've ever planned, it was incredible because of the "vibe" in the room. From the guests to the food to the music playing, it was a fairytale event. I'll let the pictures tell you the rest of the story. (If you don't know it already, Chip Gillespie is the bee's knees.)
Happy planning!!
The incredible cast of vendors. Hands down, some of the best in the business. Without them, this night would not have been as magical.
Venue: Congregation Beth Israel
Coordinator: Resha Zazueta, Something to Celebrate
Photographer: Chip Gillespie Photography
Videographer: Evoke Photo & Video
Caterer: Rice Epicurean
Cakes: Alphorn Bakery
Floral & Decor Rentals: Scott Konitzer, Blooming Gallery
Lighting: Bright Star Productions
Ceremony Music: Divisi Strings
Reception Music: Professor D (booked through Show Business Entertainment)
Catering Rentals: Swift Events
Dancefloor: Mike's Dance Floors
Macaroon Ice Cream Sandwiches: Ricca
Transportation: TMI & Monarch British Limos
Look at those gorgeous chandeliers! We absolutely love having the honor to work at this beautiful venue in South Austin, Brodie Homestead. Check out the website for more info and pictures of this featured venue.
I am so excited to share the news that Alison & Pierce's wedding was featured on The Knot Real Weddings and will also be featured in the upcoming magazine edition of The Knot Texas! :) Check out the link below!
Rachel & Michael were so fun to work with while planning their dream wedding. What a fun night everyone had! Q Weddings did and amazing job capturing this gorgeous celebration.
Cast of Vendors
Coordinator: Something to Celebrate
Venue/Caterer/Cake: Driskill Hotel
Florist: Last Petal
Photographer: QWeddings
Ceremony & Cocktail Music: Arundel Ensemble
Reception Music: Blind Date
Lighting: Ilios
Hair: Simply Mandy
MakeUp: Avery Allen
Rentals: Marquee Rentals
Kaitlyn and Jacob met on their first day training for a mission trip that they had both signed up for. They were headed to teach an english summer camp for Chinese children in Beijing. During this training course and five-week trip overseas, their friendship blossomed. They supported each other in one of the hardest experiences they had ever encountered in their young lives. Upon returning to the states, their friendship grew into something more. Jacob confessed his feelings for Kaitlyn and even though she admits she was scared to take the next step, they finally agreed to go on a date.
Kaitlyn is going to school to become a secondary english teacher and Jacob will graduate with a Bachelors degree in Biblical Studies in May. They are both students at Dallas Baptist University and passionate about helping people; especially through overseas missions.
They are extremely excited to finish school, travel more, and serve others locally and overseas. Their hearts are so big for the people and places that God puts on this earth.
They hope that their relationship is a testimony to God's faithfulness, and they are so thankful for the opportunity to love one another and build a life and family together.
Just like the rest of us, they know the wind could blow them anywhere... and that is the beauty of it all!
My husband and I recently moved, and we all know that the entire process can be a challenge! As newlyweds, we had boxed up a lot of our wedding gifts and waited to open and use them until we were in our new home.
A few days ago while I was unpacking a box in the kitchen, I pulled out one of the most heart-felt and exciting gifts we received! It came from a friend whom I had met in grade school. We were part of a club cheerleading team called "The Super-squad" in San Angelo, Texas.
Fast forward near 20 years later, I had no idea what I was in for when I began opening her gift to us.
On the outside it is an insulated & monogrammed tote, and on the inside the real fun began! There were 6 bottles of perfectly selected wine, each with a note tied around it's neck.
#1: "First Date Night" -
Little Black Dress
Wine - "Roses are red, violets are blue, throw on your little black dress and toast to a date night for two!"
#2: "First Fight" -
Relax
Wine - "When fights occur and tempers get hot, pour a glass and be thankful for what you've got. If you always agreed it certainly would be a bore. The marrying of a man & woman, surely there'l be more!"
#3: "First Home" -
Cul De Sac
wine - "The day you've dreamed of is finally here! The future that surrounds you with hope and fear. You've waited so long to finally plant roots, so toast with some wine and kick off your boots!"
#4: "First New Year" - Champagne - "On January first while sharing some kisses, drink this bottle to toast the new year as Mr and Mrs!"
#5: "First Anniversary" -
Monogamy
Wine - "You've been married a year, where did the time go? No longer newlyweds, now you're pros! Hope this day finds you in good health and spirit, keep saying I love you, one always needs to hear it. Now toast to this date, it's certainly not the last, and as you build your future don't forget about the past! Happy Anniversary!"
#6: "First Baby" -
Barefoot
Wine - "The news that a baby will soon share your life will make you a mother, not only a wife. You'll see them through good times and sometimes through bad, you're the loving mother and Nick the dearest Dad. Sadly he must drink this alone. As you sit with an empty glass, sit back and relax, nine months will quickly pass."
Now, if that isn't a great wedding gift I don't know what is! Pass the tissues please!
-Aaryn
Looking to host an non-traditional rehearsal dinner, welcome party or any cocktail-style event? Check out the new Lawless Kitchen & Spirits, located above Sambuca! Jaime & the fabulous Crystal Ballroom / Sambuca team oversee Lawless as well. She hosted an event last night, and I enjoyed every minute of it (the food and spirits were exceptional & the atmosphere is spot-on).
Happy planning!!
I first met Justine and Tom at his sister's wedding, where he was in need of help with a jacket button gone rogue. Little did we know I'd soon be helping him plan his own wedding!
I have so loved getting to work with this family again, and adding Justine to the mix makes it all the more sweet.
We planned a garden chic wedding in the Austin hill country over Memorial Day weekend, and despite a few curve-balls thrown at us by the weather (tornadoes and floods, eek!), we pulled it off beautifully.
Congratulations, Justine and Tom!
With love,
Jessica
Bridal Bouquet
With the weather requiring us to move the ceremony indoors, I love this shot reflecting the gardens just on the other side of the window.
Floral chandelier
Lily and AJ! Yay!
The team of vendors who made this happen:
Planner and Designer: Something To Celebrate, Jessica
Venue: House On The Hill, Austin
Caterer: Royal Fig
Cake: Simon Lee Bakery
Dessert: Nothing Bundt Cakes
Florals: Petal Pushers
Photographer: Lisa Woods Photography
Videographer: Altared Weddings
Ceremony Music: Musical Discovery
Reception Music: Full Circle Media, Kevin
Lighting: Ilios
Transportation: Transportation Consultants
Tent: Marquee
Rentals: Monarch
Stationery: The Inviting Pear
Check out this new hill country venue,
. Set in native landscaping with modern architecture it offers a gorgeous array of indoor and outdoor spaces for your next celebration.
I had an absolute blast helping Leah & Mark plan their April wedding. Each meeting truly was more fun then the last! Edmonson Photography captured this amazing celebration beautifully and were such a joy to work with!
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Venue: The Grove
Coordinator:
, Lauren Carrillo
Photography:
Florist & Rentals:
Tent:
Desserts:
Ceremony Music:
Reception Music:
Photo Booth:
Transportation:
Getaway Vehicle:
Hair & Makeup:
Megan & Matt's beautiful fall wedding is featured in the latest edition of Trendy Bride's magazine
. Yay!! Special Thank you to Megan, Matt and their families for hiring me to help them with their planning, to Dana Fernandez for capturing such beautiful images, and to the entire vendor team for making the event fabulous!
In addition, I was quoted today in an
on tips for hosting an outdoor wedding. If you are in need of tips for an outdoor wedding (or really any outdoor event), check it out!
Monday mornings are great when you wake up to not one, but TWO Something To Celebrate weddings being published. :) We love what we do, and it's just the cherry on top when other wedding pros recognize what we do as excellence. Thank you!
http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-photos/real-weddings/sparkly-austin-banquet-wedding/i/c2ef3baaed246c45-cd6320f9c11fd175
http://www.modwedding.com/2015/06/29/texas-wedding-ballroom-glamour-at-the-houstonian/
Okay, so this one isn't an official "STC" wedding. However, I definitely helped with all the planning. Patricia is my youngest sister-in-law, and she and I share a special bond. I adore her. Gabe (my husband, her brother) and I were there when Kyle proposed, and I was honored to help her with the planning process.
Patricia and Kyle are a very laid-back couple. Patricia's not "frilly" or traditional and likes a simple, Bohemian-style aesthetic. She and Kyle wanted something intimate with just their closest friends and family. I think they got exactly what they wanted :) Here are some of the pictures captured by the team at Theo-Graphics
. Enjoy!
Happy Planning,
Isn't she gorgeous? Her beauty radiants from within.
Yes, that is me officiating. No, you will never see me do this for anyone else, ever again (unless there is an emergency).
Kyle is toasting Patricia at this moment. I love the look on her face.
Awesome Cast of Vendors
Venue: Station 3
Photographer: Theo-Graphics
Florist: Blooming Gallery
Rentals: Elegant Beginnings
DJ & Lighting: Jonny Black Productions
Catering: BBs Cafe
Cake & Cupcakes: Susie's Cakes
Hair / Makeup: Your Beautiful Face
(Patricia's) and Blush & Co (Resha's)
One of our favorite new venues is Ma Maison, in Dripping Springs, Texas. Just over one year old, Karen and her team thought of everything when planning this gorgeous venue. Even their Rain Plan options are gorgeous! And we're thrilled to be one of the few vendors featured in their venue's book.
And check out Ma Maison. :)
jessica
I can't wait to share these gorgeous floral arrangements from Rachel & Michael's wedding at The Driskill in Austin, TX. Melanie and her team at Last Petal did an incredible job on this event.
Check back soon for more from this elegant affair!
I had such a wonderful time working with Jennifer & Ben on their February wedding at The Sam Houston Hotel
. They are such a sweet couple and I truly felt honored to be a part of the celebration. Below are some beautiful photos captured by Agape House Studio
.
{Cast of Vendors}
Venue: The Sam Houston Hotel
Coordinator: Something to Celebrate, Lauren Carrillo
Photography: Agape House Studio
Florist: Events in Bloom
Cakes: World Catering
Ceremony & Reception Music: Royal Dukes
Photo Booth: Smrkin
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