Which Glamourous Wedding Dress Do You Prefer?

Yay! It's time to oogle at some of the amazing new wedding gowns from Monique Lhuillier latest collection.  So what do you love?  Short and lacy? OTT and sparkly? Or Tulle drapery and a fishtail?  

Source: Merci New York

A Sweet Idea: Ice Cream as A Wedding Dessert

Dessert at a wedding or party doesn't need to be a stock standard affair.  I'm an in loooove with ice cream and popsicles - they are easy, super fun and they remind me of being a kid!  For our own wedding the Big A and I had a gelato cart for dessert and it was a big hit.  So tell me, would you serve up a fun ice cream or popsicle bar as a dessert alternative?

Source: Irregular Bride, Snippet & Ink, Merci New York, Wed Candy

Chic Industrial Wedding Vases

The weekend is nearly here and that is the perfect time to get some wedding decoration DIY sorted.  I'm loving this vignette as inspiration for an industrial styled wedding.  Simply take an array of tins and spray paint in glorious metallics.  Source complimentary accessories in white and you have yourself a budget friendly but totally chic industrial wedding vase.  

Source: Under The Table And Dreaming

The first thing I think about when I have guests over for dinner

For some reason as soon as I know we are having guests for dinner I start obsessing over name tags.  Ah yes that's right - name tags.  Not what we are going to eat or what wine we'll drink instead I get caught up in the little details which to me, give a dinner a personal touch which guests know is going to be a special non run of the mill night.  I love how this dinner party was made oh so festive with the inclusion of a name tag in a fun pink was presented over half a lemon.  The feel is festive, bright and personal.  So my dear readers, what name tag tricks do you use when you have guests over?

Source: Adorn Inc 

A Mindy Weiss Wedding Extravaganza

Some weddings just take your breath away and we can thank none other than Mindy Weiss for today's goodness.  It's not often that I ooogle over a classic type of wedding, but I think the groom with glasses reminded me of The Big A so I just had to explore this one in more depth and boy I wasn't disappointed.  This wedding is traditional, luxurious but full of warmth and love.  I am obsessed with the moss detail on the tables and of course - the dress.  How amazing is that train right?  What do you think nf today's classic wedding?

Source: Style Me Pretty

Meet Us {Texas Events and Hospitality Affair 2012}

Want to see what we're up to? Or learn a little more about Bird Dog Wedding and the services we provide? Then come say hello at the Texas Belles Events and Hospitality Affair this Wednesday, March 21st, from 7 to 9 PM, at Mercury Hall! We were honored to be included among their favorite Austin vendors! Here's the Facebook invitation for more info.

We're designing a sweet tablescape with a little help from our talented vendor friends: The Creative Parasol, Loot Vintage Rentals, and Rosehip Flora. You need to see this!

{Oh Happy Day}

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.

{10.01.11}

Client Love {Jennifer + Anthony}

This past weekend I met with my client, Jennifer! It was pure magic! Not only is her aesthetic amazing and fun, she is wonderful and so sweet! It was a perfect match.

SO - I thought I'd share the pinboard we're collaborating on - because her style is on point. This one is going to be off the hook, y'all! Plus, we've already got a great team of vendors going including: Palm Door, Pink Avocado, and Paige Newton Photography!

Her loves:

{Fringe}

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{Balloons - Geronimo Style}

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{Pink and Metallic Gold}

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{Mint Green}

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{Feathers}

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So much fun, right? Stay tuned for more about Jennifer and Anthony's November wedding!

Board {Yellow and White}

Hurry up, spring and summer! Ready for this rainy weather to leave town.

{Bunting, Cake, Flowers + Bike, Pretty Lady, Ruffle Fabric, Balloons, Heart on Wall}

Weekly Top Five

Better late than never (and never is sometimes the case). Here are my top five weddings from last week!

{1} Bright + Colorful Mexico Wedding - Style Me Pretty

{Elizabeth Lloyd}

{2} Awesome Vintage-Inspired NC Wedding - Ruffled

{Richard Israel}

{3} Stripes/Kiwi/Origami Zoo Wedding - Style Me Pretty

{Brushfire Photography}

{4} Hardcore-Groom's-Party-Attire Wedding - Grey Likes Weddings

{Lori Paladino Photography}

{5} Fun Red Corral Ranch Wedding - Style Me Pretty Texas

{Q Weddings}

Board {Peachy French}

Peach- and French-inspired boards press on. Feelin' the client love today! Kate - this one's for you.

{Streamers, Bouquet, Fringe Chevron, Silhouette Cake, Bride, Escort Cards, "Yes!"}

Board {Bows, Origami, and Pattern}

This striking board was inspired by this Isaac Mizrahi dress and background from his Spring 2012 line. I have always loved fashion, so it's great fun to design an event theme around it.

{Place Setting, Geometric Pattern, Yellow Dress, Origami Pattern, Paper Flowers, Cake, Dress}

Board {Pink, Gold, and Glamorous}

I think pink and metallic gold will always be two of my very favorites. Hope everyone has a lovely and fun-filled weekend! Cheers!

{Bouquet, Tablescape, Shoes, Escort Cards, Doors, Painting, Cake}

Favors are fun!

Not only are favors a great way to thank your guests for celebrating your big day with you, they also provide a great design opportunity to incorporate your theme, vision, personality, colors, and/or monogram into your event! Super cute packaging adds that "something special" and takes your event to the next level.

Clockwise L to R {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}