December 24, 2012

Barton Creek Resort | "Now, THAT'S a Tribute" Kristy & David, the full film

December 24, 2012/ Kourtney Amelia

Friends and family wandered in from the lounge, the golf course, and the hotel bar as the ceremony was about to begin in the glass-enclosed veranda at Barton Creek Resort. The windows looked out onto the the golf course below and the Texas hill country beyond.

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As the ceremony began, the Barton Strings quartet played jazzy, soothing music. The bridesmaids entered in navy dresses with bouquets of cream and pale pink roses, and David, the groom, turned his back to the crowd so that he wouldn't see Kristy, the bride, through the glass windows until the moment she stepped onto the aisle. His best man stood by to tell David the exact moment he could turn around to see his bride.

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And then he waited. and waited. and waited. It may have been the longest 60 seconds of his life, but as he cracked a joke and asked his best man "is she coming?" his best friend simply smiled and shrugged. The first couple of rows of friends and family erupted into laughter, and then Kristy entered the room, radiating beauty.

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While life and marriage are always full of surprises, we hope that our couples find that the things they wait for are the best life can offer. Congratulations to Kristy & David; we sincerely enjoyed being a part of your day and watching you interact with those you hold most dear. We hope your wedding video is a treasure you can enjoy for years to come and that it will remind you of these people who loved you so much that they celebrated this special occasion with you under the wide blue skies of Texas.

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If you're planning on hiring a wedding planner, Austin photographer, or any other kind of vendor, you'd be working with some upstanding folks if you hired any of the companies listed below. It was a true pleasure working with them.

Ceremony and Reception: Barton Creek 8212 Barton Club Dr Austin, TX 78735

Event Planning: Aimee Villa, Lizze Belle Events

Photography: InTandemd

Ceremony Music: Barton Strings

Reception Entertainment: Professor D

Lighting: Ilios

Floral: Bouquets of Austin

Getaway Car: Antique Limousines

December 13, 2012

Montegut House || Feels Like Coming Home || Mary + Aaron, Part 1 of 2

December 13, 2012/ admin

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You've just watched a sneak peek of our full film for Mary & Aaron, a New Orleans Celebration. The couple planned their reception around a theme of southern hospitality and home comfort. Their party had family photos scattered throughout the venue--a constant reminder of love, history, and the joy of family and friends. Even the bathroom doors were decorated with pictures of Mary and Aaron as children to identify the "men's" room and the "women's" bathroom.

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Montegut house is a truly intimate place to have a reception or party. While filming, we were struck by the beauty of the courtyard--the gurgling lion water fountains, lush tropical plants, stucco architecture, and chandeliers hanging from the canopy branches of a single tree. It felt like a quiet little world in the middle of the French Quarter. The inside of the building has an even more home-style feel--with cozy rooms for visiting, balconies for fresh air, and plenty of space for dancing around historic fireplace hearths.

Mary, the bride, had told us that she wanted her reception to feel like she had just stepped into her mother's home--and it certainly did--her family had brought their own heirloom crystal, milkglass vases, and mercury glass votives to adorn all of the tables. The vintage cake topper had even belonged to Mary's grandfather.

Pictured below: Montegut House courtyard, magnolia leaves, & candles along the fireplace, the gorgeous seven-tier wedding cake, the first dance, and roses in the courtyard.

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The exclamation point on the evening was the second line parade led by a Grand Marshall and Jazz Brass Band.

Ceremony: Christ Church Cathedral

Reception: Maison Montegut

743 Royal St

New Orleans, LA 70116

Event Planner: Elyse Skansi, Tying the Knot Wedding Coordination

Photographer: Mark Eric

Catering: Joel's

Florist: Iris Floral and Event Design Studio

Cocktail Hour Music: John Royen Band

2nd Line Band: The Jaywalkers

Reception Entertainment: Crystal Clear Band

November 27, 2012

Riverhill Country Club | "Hook 'em and Sic 'em Forever" Bailey & J.R., part 1 of 2

November 27, 2012/ Kourtney Amelia

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Bailey & J.R. couldn't have had better weather for their outdoor wedding and reception in Kerrville TX. The Mansion at Riverhill is a historic site in Texas, built in 1901, and it has been a social setting in the Kerrville community ever since.

Bailey is a UT grad, and while in school, her friends said they knew something must be really special about that Baylor guy (JR) when Bailey kept skipping out on events in Austin to go spend time in the little town of Waco.

The energy in the room was simply precious when we arrived to film with Bailey & JR before the ceremony. Bailey was quietly putting the finishing touches on her dress & veil, and her mom was just glowing. After they went outside to take pictures, her brothers stood nearby, proudly taking pictures of their sister as a bride.

Many of their good friends took part in the day--the wedding party was made up of many friends and siblings, and friends even played instruments in the ceremony.

We hope you enjoy the preview of their full film--and feast your eyes on stills from their complete video below. Tricia Hamil with Viridian Design did a great job putting together a beautiful event--complete with wine barrels, vintage light bulbs descending from the oak trees, rustic painted wooden signs, white florals, antler chandeliers, and even a deer theme silhouette streaming down onto the dance floor.

As a Baylor University Alum, I was personally really happy to see JR's Baylor Football helmet cake. Sic 'Em, and congratulations to you both!

-kourtney amelia

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VENDORS

Wedding Coordination & Florals: Viridian Design with Tricia Hamil

Photography: Ashley Garmon Photographers

Hair: Erin Jantzen

Makeup: Donna Bruns

Linens: Marquee Rentals

Lighting: Ilios Lighting

Cakes: Sophie's Choice

November 23, 2012

Sonterra Country Club | "All the planning leads to this moment" Celina & Wes, part 1 of 2

November 23, 2012/ Kourtney Amelia

The room where Celina began her wedding day was all smiles as girls had their hair done, and chatted about the toasts from the rehearsal dinner, remembering kind and fun speeches. Encouraging words motivate us, too, and so when deciding how to begin Celina's wedding film, her father's toast at the wedding seemed perfect.

Celina and Wes, we hope that as you watch your video from your wedding day for years to come, you hear the voices of those who support your love and remember that your relationship is a part of a bigger community, and brings blessing to your family.

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Celina's dress: Satin, fitted, mermaid style skirt line, strapless with a sweetheart neckline, and beaded belt.

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The wedding cake was covered in white flowers and had a pearl string theme cascading down the side of the tiered dessert. Can we just say we're also in love with the clover-shaped architectural details on the ballroom ceiling at Sonterra Country Club? Pretty!

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Wes and Celina as they left their ceremony. The Aggie "Whoop!" that erupted as they shared their first kiss was just a hint of the school pride that was to follow at the reception.

We might be Baylor graduates at Mason Jar, but our love for the Aggies in our own families had us in the 12th man spirit as we have been editing the full version of their film. Gig 'Em, Aggies! Stay tuned for Wes & Celina's full film, coming soon on the blog.

Prep:

The Westin La Contera

16641 La Contera Pkwy

San Antonio, TX 78256

Ceremony:

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

223 East Summit Avenue

San Antonio, TX 78212

Reception:

Sonterra Country Club

901 Sonterra Boulevard

San Antonio, TX 78258

Event Design & Florals: Melissa White with Botanika

Photographer: Heather Rowland

Caterer: Sonterra

Reception Entertainment: The Pictures Band

November 11, 2012

St. John the Evangelist | "It's Good to be Heather!" - Heather & Beau, the full film

November 11, 2012/ Kourtney Amelia

The air was so thick with humidity, the clouds finally let loose with rain right before Heather had to head out for her wedding ceremony. Just as we had resigned to figuring out how to get Heather to the Limo through the light patter of drops under a lace umbrella, the shower ceased and we swept out the door of her parent's estate home and hopped into the limo.

Heather's mom had exclaimed that "it's good to be Heather!" earlier that day as she opened gifts from family and groom, and we agree. Not only did she look gorgeous in her luxuriously hand-embroidered wedding dress, but the joy her parents expressed as they headed toward the cathedral truly set the tone for the day--I could see it as Heather's mom chatted with Beau, the groom, on the phone from the limo and as Heather's dad smiled with joy that things are just going to continue to get better and better for Heather and Beau. Heather's parents truly doted on Beau throughout the day, crying during the cake cutting, and as Heather and Beau hugged friends and family goodbye at the end of the evening, her parents danced together cheek to cheek, wiping away happy tears. My heart felt like it was being squeezed, and it was hard not to cry a happy tear just watching not only this bride and groom, but the entire family as they erupted with joy during this celebration.

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St. John the Evangelist, where the ceremony was held, is a catholic cathedral in the Dutch Romanesque architectural style. The interior nave consists of a series of arches supported by columns, a blind story, and a clerestory. Oil paintings of Christ the King and Apostles decorate the vaulted ceiling. The Italian marble main altar displays mosaic representations of wheat and grapes, symbolizing the bread and wine of the Sacrament of the Eucharist.