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}

(Inspired by Pinterest) Board {Orange and Gold}

Loves these colors for spring and summer - any bright warm color accented by metallic gold is alright with me.

{All images via Pinterest! So thanks!}

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}

{Source}


{Balloons - Geronimo Style}

{Source}


{Pink and Metallic Gold}

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{Mint Green}

{Source}


{Feathers}

{Source}


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}

What to Wear {Entwined Rehearsal Dinner}

The big rehearsal dinner for Entwined winners Annie and Tyler is quickly approaching. The inspiration for the dinner is all about French boutique-y sophistication with pops of color and metallic accents. So, I thought I could give the guests an idea on what to wear for the celebration! Can't wait for 3.30.2012.

Guests should totally wear:

{1} gold beaded headbands

{2} mustard yellow dresses

{3} bright, fun wrist corsages

{4} bold, geometric necklaces

{5} romantic heels with feminine details

{6} gold earrings

{7} romantic, ethereal dress for the bride to be

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 {Stripes + Neon}

Today's board is built around the beautiful painting by Ashley Goldberg on the top left. Love stripes. Love neon. Nuff said. Let's make this wedding happen!

{Painting, Dress, Necklace, Pinwheel, Red Stools, Place Setting, Striped Cups + Straws}

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}

Board {Feminine and Dreamy}

I made this board and color palette for my friend, Lauren Holdsworth. She's a sweet gal I met out and about in Austin, Texas. She has an adorable, fun blog - Cactus Collective. Can't wait to see what she has in store for her wedding. Congratulations, Lauren!!

{Earrings, Bouquet, Blooms, Tablescape, Feather Cupcakes, Sparkles + Cupcakes, Candle, Monogram, Cocktails, Ribbon Chandelier}

A color palette, too, courtesy of Bird Dog Wedding!

Weekly Top Five!

{1} Michele + Luke - Green Wedding Shoes

Lots of creative ideas here. Love the brights mixed with pastels accented by pattern. Plus, shot by one of our favorite photographers, Paige Newton!

{Paige Newton Photography}

{2} Claire + Nick - Snippet & Ink

This one has a bit of hippy, fairy vibe. Prairie meets garden wedding. The green with pops of neon orange is pure genius. Dreamy.

{Jonas Peterson}

{3} Bettina + Martin - Style Me Pretty

Ok - purely posting this because it's an AUSTRIAN wedding. How cool is that?! Best setting imaginable. 

{Birgit Hart Fotografie}

{4} Ryan + Vicky - Ruffled

DIY galore in a cute color palette. Simple, clean. 

{Sara Wilde Photography}

{5} Lynzie + Andrew - Style Me Pretty

I love everything about this wedding - the color palette, the couple, THE hat....everything! Looks like a super fun wedding to attend. 

{Elizabeth Kaye}

Happy Friday, everyone!!

Recap {The Cream Event}

We had such a blast at The Cream Event, hosted by Bash, Please at Mercury Hall on Sunday! The ladies take this curated show full of the cream (of the crop!) of wedding vendors across the country and decided to bring the event to Austin! My friend and colleague, Lauren of The Creative Parasol, was one such talented vendor selected to participate and she was kind enough to ask me to come help her out! I gladly obliged.

I could go on and on about how great The Cream Event was, but I'll just let the pictures do the talking.

Bash, Please - yarn letters for Smilebooth backdrop

Moon Canyon Design Co.

The Byrd Collective

Loot Vintage Rentals vignette

Bake Sale Austin

Lo Boheme & Untamed Petals

Paige Newton Photography

Toast & Laurel 

The Creative Parasol

The Nouveau Romantics

BHLDN