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Wedding Week Chatter

Brandi — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:19:55 +0000

It’s been a mega-blast watching all of our MAJORLY creative wedding peeps preparing for Entwined this weekend. Here’s just a few photos that have been floating around this week.

The Rehearsal Dinner Invitations {a love affair with paper darling}

Brandi — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:50:24 +0000

Reason number 5,829,450 to fall in love with The Creative Parasol? Annie and Tyler’s rehearsal dinner invitations. Here’s a note from those creative geniuses…

Annie and Tyler’s rehearsal dinner invitations were definitely one of the most fun projects we’ve ever worked on! Emily of Bird Dog Wedding came up with a super fun bohemian French theme for the dinner, which gave us plenty of inspiration to draw from. We carried the theme into the design by printing the invitations in a gold metallic onto translucent vellum. To add an element of fun, we stitched the edges of the vellum so the invites became little pockets and filled them with colorful, handmade confetti.

Instead of envelopes, the invitations were mailed in small kraft boxes, which were wrapped in brightly patterned address labels. Check out some of the process below.

Annie & Tyler’s Engagement Sesh :)

annemariephotography — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:16:05 +0000

Guys…this wedding is a month away!! We are so excited we can hardly stand it. It has been such an amazing experience being a part of this. From the very beginning brainstorming meeting with Brandi and Kristen where this idea was birthed right up to the morning we got to spend with this super fun couple when we shot their engagement photos. I really hope you have fallen in love with them through this process as much as we have! We love these photos because they really do portray the love they have for each other. the genuineness of their personalities. and the fun, quirky spirit of their relationship. Let’s not forget about the super cute styling by none other than Brandi Dunagan with Country Sugar. Here are a few of our faves!

Can’t wait to shoot the big day!

much love,

the girls at Anne Marie Photography.

Talk Derby to Me…

Brandi — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:48:46 +0000

Being the wedding planner for Annie and Tyler’s wedding and brunch definitely has some perks! The Country Sugar team was among the first to see the menus for the weekend! Oh my goodness gracious…we should NOT have read them at lunch time {major growling stomach}. Here’s a sneak peek at their Kentucky Derby inspired day-after brunch menu by the amazing minds at Sullivan Street!

spring greens, strawberries, feta, candied almonds, blush vinaigrette

bourbon and pecan glazed ham, herb butter biscuits, mustards

pesto baked eggs

toast sweet corn pudding

collard greens gratin

grasshopper bars

bourbon balls

champagne juleps

mango sunrise mimosas

Annie & Tyler’s Wedding Invitation: A Sneak Peek

Brandi — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:24:38 +0000

We at Lilly & Louise had SO much fun designing Annie and Tyler’s wedding invitation. With a unique color palette of nudes, creams, black, and white, we mixed in textures of delicate lace, vintage french dictionary pages, blind embossed paper, and metallics to achieve our parisian glam look. If you’re wondering how all those elements would go together, here are some snaps of the process. And stay tuned–next we’ll share the finished invitation!

Congrats to Country Sugar!

Brandi — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:19:46 +0000

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!

Inspiration

Brandi — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:47:03 +0000

floral by statue of design, photo by 3-design

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.

floral by statue of design, photo by 3-design

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 by statue of design, photo by 3-design

Floral Design: Statue of Design

Photography: 3-Design

Bridal Gown Lingo

Brandi — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:49:57 +0000

Happy Sunday from Country Sugar Events! January and February are primo shopping months for brides. We get tons of questions about fits, styles, fabrics, and designers of wedding gowns. We love reaching out to our local fashion expert Erin Busbee of Busbee Style. Sit back as Erin gives us the skinny on wedding day fashion lingo.

Before you embark on one of the most important fashion journeys of your life, you might want to take a minute to brush up on your bridal gown lingo. The following are the important words used to describe dress necklines, styles and fabrics.

NECKLINES

Strapless: This is perhaps the most common trait among bridal dresses. It means quite literally that the dress has no straps. The neckline varies. It can be straight across or sweetheart (see below)

BHLDN gown via weddinginspirasi.com

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.

Halter: This dress has a deep v in the front and straps that tie high around your neck much like a halter-top.

amsale gown via thebeautybridal.com

Bateau or Boat: Scooped in the front and back. This style follows the collarbone from one shoulder to the other. (Think shape of a half moon).

One-Shoulder: This style kinda speaks for itself. The dress has one shoulder strap only.

Portrait: It looks like there is a shawl wrapped around the top of your dress. It really frames your face.

Deep V: The plunging V is great for the bride who wants to be sexy on her wedding day. I wouldn’t recommend this neckline for well-endowed ladies.

jenny packham gown via weddingdresses.com

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

STYLES

Princess: This is a type of dress that brides who want to go all out… gravitate towards. The princess dress has a fitted bodice and a very full skirt. Often a petticoat is worn under the skirt to add even more oomph. Think Cinderella.

A-Line: Like the princess dress, the A-line is fitted through the body and has a fuller skirt. But, the skirt is usually a lot LESS full than the princess dress. This is a universally flattering silhouette and is great for covering up the hips and thighs.

Mermaid: This is a great silhouette for a skinny bride who wants to create curves. The dress is fitted through the body, waist and hips. At the knee or slightly above, the skirt becomes full like a fish tail (hence, mermaid).

vera wang gown via weddinginspirasi.com

Sheath: This is a simple dress with no fullness. It is usually fitted and therefore unforgiving. The simplicity of the silhouette makes it ideal for the beach or a more casual setting.

jenny packham via marthastewartweddings.com

Empire: Often the narrowest part of a woman is not her waist, but several inches higher just below her breasts. The empire waist highlights that area. This style is elegant and flattering on most women. It’s also a must for the expectant bride.

ivy and aster gown via stylemepretty.com

FABRICS

You’ll also see bridal gowns in a variety of fabrics from lace to silk to taffeta to tulle. Tulle and organza are hugely popular right now. They are the fabrics that remind you of your old ballet tutu.

vera wang gown via weddinginspirasi.com

oscar de la renta gown via weddinginspirasi.com

After learning more about the silhouettes and necklines, it’s helpful visualize which styles will be the most flattering on your body. That way, you won’t be clueless when you start shopping. Good luck!

ooo, la-la!! thanks Erin!

xoxo, maggie & brandi, country sugar events

For more information on Busbee Style, connect with Erin here:

Busbee Style Website

Busbee Style Blog

Busbee Style Facebook

The Annie Diaries {entwined 2012 winner}

Brandi — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:28:06 +0000

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

uP, uP and away!

annemariephotography — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:51:56 +0000

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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