A huge congrats goes to our wedding planning team at Country Sugar Events. They just received the great news that they are now a Style Me Pretty Little Black Book vendor for both the Austin and San Antonio area. Way to go ladies!

 

 

Oh the power of art. Most recently we had the honor of being selected to participate in providing decor for the highly anticipate Andy Warhol Fame and Misfortune art exhibition. This exhibit featured close to 150 pieces of work revolving around the career of this iconic artist. The artwork provided a wonderful source of inspiration to create decor themed within the realms of his work. Utilizing props such as sunglasses, film strips, soup cans, and even fresh produce; we were able to convey his vision through the art of flowers.

 

 

This event was a perfect example of how taking one element as inspiration can really carry a theme throughout the decor without it being “over the top” or “cliche”. Never be afraid to be daring in your statement pieces for your events. Always push the boundaries so that your decor will be a topic of discussion the entire evening and leaves your guests ooohhing and ahhhing and ranting and raving!

 

Floral Design: Statue of Design

Photography: 3-Design

 

 Sweetheart:  A sweetheart neckline is one of the most popular among brides. It looks like the top half of a heart (slight v dip in the middle). A dress featuring this neckline is also usually strapless.

 

 

There are several other necklines, but they are pretty obscure so I won’t overcomplicate things.

Every girl looks forward to the day she gets to pick her wedding dress. Not only is it a beautiful white dress you’ll wear when marrying your future husband, but it is probably one of the coolest shopping experiences you’ll ever have!  And, if you love shopping and dresses (like me), then it could easily be considered the epitome of all shopping experiences!

Now, not to sound negative, but I do have a complaint about shopping. . .the level of comfort and environment in the fitting rooms. They can be a scary place. The lighting is a bright shade of fluorescent (ick!), and the mirrors are not always forgiving, and sometimes you find yourself clearing out room from the previous shopper’s mess (well, depending on where you are). . .and not mention they can sometimes be too cold or too hot!  While most Bridal Boutiques hold a higher standard than your trusty TJ Maxx around the corner, you just never know what to expect!

The Solution?  {Beautiful} You Bridal Boutique owned by the lovely Shelsea Stevens-Becker.  It is a personalized wedding dress shopping experience unlike any other and a genius idea for every bride-to-be!  It is the Hill Country’s premier Bridal Boutique with a storefront located in Marble Falls, Texas with mobile (that’s right! mobile) capability!

I had the amazing opportunity to select my wedding dress from her beautiful line of Kathy Ireland dresses. Not only does she come to YOU – but she brings with her racks and racks of beautiful dresses in sample sizes, the same exact way you would try on dresses at a storefront.  She also brings with her large photo books of the bridal line, so if you find a particular fit and style you like, you can search through dozens and dozens of photos of similar ones!

I have been to Bridal Boutiques before with my sister and friends. The experiences there are
wonderful, however, if you are seeking a truly unique shopping experience
customized just for YOU then {Beautiful} You Bridal Boutique is your perfect solution!

Keep your eyes out for my next post where I’ll share details
about our wonderful experiences so far with the Oh-So talented Anne Marie Photography!

~annie

With all the balloon inspiration out there these days, it’s easy to get carried away. I have been using balloons more and more in my styling lately. They have always been a fun fit for children’s parties, but now they are available in so many colors and styles they are becoming a design staple at big people events too! There are so many ways to

utilize them:

as an aisle decor

 

as a backdrop

credit www.amyatlas.com

or just fun prop

credit http://i.imgur.com/sPfsA.jpg

I love the look of these big balloons when used with the mettallic tassels. It really makes my heart skip a beat.

credit http://geronimoballoons.com/portfolio/

I believe this is the year the balloon makes it’s BIG comeback and when done right they can add that lift you need to take your decor to the highest level. Just a word from the wise: if planning to use these, rent a tank on location. Never try to cram these all into the back of your car, no matter how small your event. Trust me.

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Brandi from Country Sugar Events and Traci and Kellie from Anne Marie Photography joined Annie, her mom, and her sister for a fun-filled wedding day back in November. The day started with wedding dress shopping and a venue tour, and culminated in a private appointment at Bella Bridesmaid in San Antonio, Texas. Bridesmaid dress shopping can be an absolute blast. So many colors, textures, fabrics, and styles to consider. It can be overwhelming, but if done at a boutique like Bella Bridesmaid…it’s stress free and quite enlightening about your wedding style.

 

You should never shop for the bridesmaid dresses until you have chosen your own dress…but this does need to be done very soon after. This gives your girls time enough to save any needed money, order, and get any necessary alterations done. Annie even joined in the fun and tried on some dresses herself. Here’s some great photos by Anne Marie Photography giving you a sneak peek of the process.