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When it comes to picking flowers for your wedding, the options are endless.  Large, grand displays, loose stems with ribbons, and unique plants are all great ideas.

All white flowers is a beautiful touch for any wedding.  You can add variation to the classic look by using several different centerpieces at varying heights throughout your reception site.

Bright flowers can add the perfect pop of color to brighten up your big day.  The potted plants helped bring the wedding colors outside near the ceremony site.  An easy way to keep the colors consistent throughout your venue.

 

 

When bold colors are used in flowers, a great way for the head table arrangement to stand out is by adding a dramatic display.The deep purple flowers brought a very regal feel to this reception.  The simplicity of the all white flowers in a grand vase was perfect for the head table decor.

 

Taking ideas from a few different designs can also create your perfect balance.  This reception had a very tropical feel with bold flowers, succulents and water elements for the centerpieces.

Brides are always thinking of the one touch that may make their wedding stand out from the rest.  Simple homemade touches, bright colors, and exotic flowers are all some of the ways to stand out from the rest.  Another great example would be the way your ceremony site is set up.

Here at Angel Springs we get a lot of compliments on our “Ceremony in the Round”.

A circle is very symbolic in a wedding.  Brides and Grooms exchange rings as a symbol of their undying love.  Just as a circle has no beginning, and no end, so does their love.  The ceremony in the round allows the bride and groom to add a circle element and be surrounded by those closest to them.  All guests have a great view of the happy couple, and it brings a unique feature to the wedding ceremony.

If you are looking for a different approach to a traditional ceremony, changing the set-up of your ceremony chairs may be your perfect, stand-out touch.

Tomorrow is the big day for our Vendor Showcase, and we are all very excited for all the vendors involved.  Working with such a good group of people makes our job that much more fun!

Ever After Images

One of the most important details involved in a wedding are the photos.  Weeks, months, years after the event you want to be able to look back and see just how special the day was.  Debra at Ever After Images will capture all your special moments for you to later share with friends and family.  You can find her in tucked away in a crowd getting the perfect shot of a meaningful moment, or giving lessons to the bridal party on how to achieve the perfect jump shot.  Her fun and energetic personality will put your mind at ease knowing your wedding will be photographed beautifully.

 

 

Just’In Roses

 

There are so many options when it comes to wedding flowers.  Nestcha at Just’In Roses will make sure your best option is delivered on your wedding day.  From grand centerpieces to simple ribbon tied bouquets, they can arrange it all.  They can help suggest flowers for the season, and their creative vision can ensure your wedding flowers are a big hit.  Choosing a florist who specializes in wedding can make all the difference on your big day.

 

Mancino Iron Works

The folks at Mancino Iron provide great accent pieces for you wedding ceremony and reception.  Everything from arches, crosses, shepherds hooks and tea light holders can be found at Mancino.  It is a great way to give your venue a unique, personalized look for your wedding day.

 

Michelle’s Patisserie

Everyone loves cake!  Michelle’s Patisserie bakes not just any cake.  They create gorgeous, embellished, delicious cakes.  Michelle can create any look you are trying to achieve for your cake.  The brides cake can look classic and elegant, and the grooms cake can be bright, fun and show personality.  Michelle has many flavors to choose from including classics such as Strawberries and Cream, as well as unique choices such as Mocha Chocolate Chip.  She truly can create something for everyone.

 

3D Cruise and Travel

The gals at 3D Cruise and Travel are your go-to girls for all things Honeymoon related.  Their expertise in the travel industry helps planning your perfect getaway become a breeze.  Whether its a trip to a tropical sunny beach, or a cruise to the icy waters of Alaska, 3D travel will help with all the details.  After all the planning that goes into your wedding day, you deserve a vacation of a lifetime!

 

Short & Sweet Weddings

The planning has begun, dresses have been picked out, but who is going to marry you?  Short and Sweet Weddings provide officiant services for wedding throughout Austin and Williamson County.  They take the time to get to know the bride and groom to prepare a personal ceremony fit for you both.  Ceremonies can be performed at any venue, and can be as casual as you would like.  It’s the simple, affordable was to say “I Do”.

 

Catering by Mopsie

With over 40 years in the Catering Business, Catering by Mopsie can catering for any size wedding.  They offer all you can eat buffets, and sit down style dinners.  Entrees can vary from Mexican food, carving station beef, pasta dishes, and country style meals.  With a great variety, and a staff equipped to make your day stress-free, Catering by Mopsie is a great choice for your wedding!

*Angel Springs Vendor Showcase & Open House will be held on

Sunday, February 24th from 2-5 PM. 

We’re back to introduce a few more of our vendors who will be joining us this Sunday, February 24th at the Angel Springs Vendor Showcase & Open House.

Complete Music

The folks at Complete Music are always a pleasure to work with.  They offer DJ, Photo, Video and Photo Booth services for events all over Austin.  Scott, and his professional staff are sure to bring the excitement to your wedding.  They can provide peaceful cocktail hour and dinner music, then bring the energy up when it is time for your guests to get on the dance floor.  Complete Music can also transform any venue space into a magical reception with the use of up-lighting throughout.  When picking a DJ for the biggest day of your life, you can’t go wrong with Complete Music.

Cynthia’s Manhattan Limousine

Whether you are looking for a stretch limo for your entire bridal party, or an intimate town car for just the bride and groom, Cynthia can help.  The gorgeous fleet of limos can be the perfect touch for your exit as husband and wife.  Cynthia would also be happy to help with events leading up to your wedding such as the bachelor/bachelorette party or even a “Girls Day Out” Bridal Shower.  Maybe you need to arrange transportation for friends and family to arrive in style.  Again, Cynthia can make it happen.  You have enough to think about on your big day, leave your driving up to Cynthia’s Manhattan Limousine.

Detailed Weddings and Events

Many brides don’t realize how many details are involved in a wedding until they begin the actual planning.  Save your self the stress, and call up Detailed Weddings and Events to lend a hand.  Deidre and her staff help plan and coordinate your day as needed.  They can help make sure your day runs smoothly with a “Day Of” package, or guide you through all steps of planning with an “All-Inclusive” option.  Hiring a wedding coordinator is a great way to make sure everything goes perfectly on your big day, without having friends and family working to keep it all in line.  Let them enjoy the day without worrying, and leave the details up to Detailed Weddings & Events.

* It’s not too late to register for our Showcase.  Sign-up HERE and come on out to meet these great vendors.  It’s going to be a fun day!

Here at Angel Springs, we are very lucky to have a great group of vendors that we work with regularly.  We know when our brides book with these folks that their day is going to be fabulous.

To prepare for our upcoming Vendor Showcase & Open House, on February 24th, we would like to take some time to introduce our vendors.

2nd Generation Video 

2nd Generation is a family owned and operated videography company that has been in the business for 10 years.  Jerry and Penny Malcolm capture your wedding day moments using up to 4 cameras, and create a beautiful video to preserve your memories.  Videos can include any details of your wedding beginning at the rehearsal dinner all the way through your last dance.  Your video is professionally edited to ensure a high quality memory.   Videos can also be set up on the web for your friends and family to view.  What a perfect way to enjoy your special day over and over again!

 

Angelic Strings

Adding a string duet to your ceremony is a great way to bring elegance and class to your wedding.  The husband and wife duo, Michael and Belinda, bring that elegance with their beautiful harp and viola duets.  Angelic Strings can provide ceremony processional music, cocktail hour instrumental or entertainment throughout your reception.  You are given the opportunity to choose any music from their playlist, or picking your own special song for them to play.  Make your day unique by adding Angelic Strings to your event.    

 

Culinary Delights

Picking the perfect menu can be a daunting task when planning a wedding.  The folks at Culinary Delights are there to help!  Whether you decide on traditional Texas BBQ, Surf-N-Turf, or your own custom menu they have a great meal plan for you.  Ronna, the catering manager, is also a Registered Dietitian who will help you come up with alternate ideas for any dietary restrictions you may have.  The wait staff is always incredibly professional, and you can rest assured your wedding day catering needs will be taken care of. 

 

*All of the above vendors will be joining us for the Angel Springs Vendor Showcase & Open House this Sunday, February 24th.  We invite you out to meet with them, and see how they make help make your day unforgettable! 

Register HERE, so we know how many guests we can expect. See you there!

 

I have seen my share of amazing Grooms cakes, and I personally love the idea of honoring the groom during the wedding reception.  Every now and then I get asked, “Why a Groom’s cake?  Is this a cake just for ME?  Why do we need two cakes?”  It makes some wonder…where did Groom’s cakes begin?

There are several different stories on the history of a Groom’s cake.  Some traditions state that the Groom’s cake was a fruit cake, or dark rich cake served separate from the traditional wedding cake.  At one time it was believed that the Groom’s cake was the cake left just for the couple to enjoy on their anniversary.  Others believed the Groom’s cake was sliced and given to the single ladies at the reception.  This slice was then to be placed under their pillow where it would cause them to dream about their future husband.

Fast forward to modern times and we now enjoy Groom’s cake as an expression on the Groom’s hobbies or personality.  It is often a fun shaped cake, sometimes a unique flavor, and can be a great representation of who the groom really is.  We have seen sports teams, hunting or fishing themes, poker themes, and cakes from the grooms college of choice.  With so many details in a wedding, and many picked by the bride, a grooms cake is a great way for the groom to have his say on the perfect cake!  Not to mention, the guests love seeing what unique cake creation you may have come up with.

Bridal Extravaganza is back in town and Angel Springs will be there!!  It is always fun for us to set up a booth, chat with brides and get involved in their wedding excitement.  However, ever now and then we have a bride who asks “What is Bridal Extravaganza all about?”  They may be just starting out in their planning stage and not sure if a bridal show is something they should go to.  Others may be very familiar with bridal shows, but perhaps the groom or other family members are new to the experience.  We are here to let you know what you can expect!

Imagine 200+ local vendors all in one area to help with your wedding planning.  Bridal Extravaganza will have vendors ranging from wedding venues to home mortgage specialists.  You can find vendors to help design you invitations or vendors to help get you in the best shape of your life before your big day.  It is a great opportunity to gather information, see what specialized services are available and begin booking your favorites.   You can also see the latest bridal fashions during the daily fashion show.

Bridal Extravaganza will be held this weekend, January 5-6 at the Palmer Event Center in Austin.  The show is open from 12-5 PM each day.  Again, there will be a bridal fashion show each day as well as drawings for some fabulous prizes.  Admission is $14 for adults, but brides can get in FREE just for registering online ahead of time.  So, gather some friends and family, put on your walking shoes and get out to the show!  Don’t forget to stop by the Angel Springs booth and see why hundreds of couples have fallen in love with where they said “I Do”.

 

Each year the bridal industry sees trends that take weddings by storm.  We have seen bright colors incorporated into wedding gowns, flowers you may not normally see in wedding bouquets, and high-energy choreographed dances.  As we look back at 2012, here are a few of this years favorite trends we saw.

1. The first look photos.

We are seeing these first glance photos more and more.  Couples are choosing to actually see each other before their ceremony, but getting that precious first glance on camera makes such a great keepsake photo for their album.

2. Food truck catering.

Wedding food is not always served buffet or sit-down style.  Some couples are choosing to think outside the box and provide food trucks for their catering.  It is a casual, fun approach to feeding your guests, and the type of food can vary from gourmet to state fair favorites.

3. Signature drinks.

Adding personality to your wedding can be done in a variety of ways.  One thing that couples are doing to add a personal touch is providing a signature drink for their guests.  This cocktail can be one they both love, a drink made to match their wedding colors, or a beverage to match the theme of their event.

4. Dessert Table

Traditionally speaking, the wedding cake has been viewed as the “dessert” of a wedding.  Todays bride may choose to not only serve cake, but offer a dessert table for her guests to enjoy.  Several small, single serve desserts are arranged on a table and guests are given many choices for their sweet tooth preferences.

 

There are no rules when it comes to making your wedding your own.  By adding your own personal touches you not only create your perfect day, but you also give your guests a wedding experience they will always remember.  So, as 2012 comes to an end, what were some favorite wedding trends you noticed this year?

 

We are all gearing up for the fast approaching holidays coming our way.  It is a time to gather with friends and family, enjoy good company and reflect on another years worth of accomplishments.  It is no wonder that Christmas time also marks a very  busy season for wedding proposals.  Often times families are brought together, and there is no better way to celebrate love than with those who are closest to you.

There is no question that getting engaged during the holidays can be both romantic and exciting.  Once the excitement sets in, and the news becomes real, some brides may find themselves saying, “We’re engaged…now what?”

~First, and foremost, enjoy your engagement.  This is an exciting time in your life, and it becomes easy to instantly go into planning mode.  Relax, breathe and enjoy this time.

~Determine what your perfect wedding includes.  Gather ideas.  What type of ceremony are you looking for?  Is there a certain time of year that you would love to say “I Do”?  What are the absolute must-haves for your big day?  How many people will you be inviting?

~Once you and your fiancé are on the same page with your ideas, let the planning begin!  Finding your ideal wedding venue is important.  This will set the tone for the rest of your planning.  Once you book your venue you can tie in all the vendors who will help make your day amazing.

Wedding venues all over will be full of anxious, excited brides beginning in January.  We are well on our way to wedding season!  We hope you all enjoy your holidays, and if you find yourself newly engaged this month please come visit Angel Springs.

We would love to help you fall in love with the place you say “I Do”.