It was our distinct honor and privilege to work with Traci, Michael, and their family and friends on their special day at St. Catherine of Siena in south Austin.
Some of our favorite moments
- the way Traci and Michael leaned forehead-to-forehead during their First Look Moment; it’s just so “them”
- the loving-while-witty priest, Fr. Pat
- the deep sense of love and adoration not only for the couple, but also for the sacrament they shared with Christ
- the great sense of humor from many of their family and friends, especially Traci’s dad
- the “like no one is watching” style of dancing…truly from the heart and soul, even from Michael’s grandmother
- the way in which everyone treated everyone like best friends and close family…from couple to attendants to family to guests to vendors, we all felt honored to be present on this special day
- the fun rabble rousing between college affiliations
- the strong/sincere hugs from Traci’s mom, Shannon, at the end of the day; these are the moments we live for
So, to go with those sentiments, here are some of our favorite images from Traci & Michael’s big day.
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We love Fall weddings! The weather in this part of the country is just wonderful and it’s an exciting time of year full of back-to-school activities, football, fundraisers and awareness events, and the early stages of the holiday season. All that energy makes for a great Fall wedding season!
Lauri Zachry & Duan Truong planned a lovely cross-cultural wedding that honored the values, faith, and culture of all their family and friends…and the result was beautiful! More importantly, it honored their love for one another.
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Truong! You can use your password to view all the images from your rehearsal and dinner as well as your wedding and reception.
This week, the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Austin threw a nice reception for vendors in the Austin area. It was a great way to meet other professionals in the wedding industry and see what the Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown has to offer for weddings and other large events.
Here are some great reasons to host your event at the
Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown:
Staff
They know their stuff. Plus, the key managers have worked together at that venue for a full decade. They know each other and can respond quickly and accurately.
Personal Attention
If your needs are not being met, they will adjust to you. Just ask anyone who tried the vegan quesadillas individually prepared by the chef.
Attention to Detail
The signature cocktail for the event was a Garden Goddess. Think pear-tini meets rosemary lemonade. The only problem with this little yumminess is that they are sweet and therefore stronger than they seem. If you plan to serve these, be sure you have reserved a block of rooms for your event!
Relationships
They are “in” with so many great vendors. When you need a recommendation for a florist or a DJ, they will have quality referrals for you.
Food
Stellar. Beautiful. Plenty.
Flexible Space
The party space can handle almost 200 guests for a typical wedding reception dinner/dance. Plus, two additional rooms make great spaces for a quiet coffee lounge for family to visit and a kids room to keep them entertained and happy.
Valet Parking
Parking downtown can be a nightmare, but the Hilton Garden Inn’s valet service is top notch. Your guests will feel pampered and everyone will have an easy trip from the ceremony to the reception.
The View
18th floor. Next to Interstate-35 with a 180-degree view of everything from the University of Texas campus to the State Capitol building and grounds to the full length of 6th Street…and all the way out to Lady Bird Lake and Hill Country. Amazing. Gorgeous. Beautiful.
Our advice: plan your party to start ~30 minutes before sunset and let the view be part of your entertainment. Watch the city come alive at night!
Bonus
Book a large enough event between now and the end of 2010 and get a complimentary iPad, which you can then use on their free WiFi!
With more and more couples footing the bill for their own weddings, budgets have shifted from a “who pays for what” list to a “how much should we allocate” model.
Here are the traditional line items for your wedding budget. You’ll find this or similar recommendations in almost any issue of almost any wedding magazine.
- 10% Wedding Attire
dress, alterations, veil, lingerie, jewelry, shoes, hair/makeup, groom’s tux - 50% Reception
site, catering, bar, cake - 10% Photography
engagement session, bridal session, wedding/reception coverage, album, videography - 10% Flowers
ceremony site, bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, reception centerpieces - 10% Music
ceremony, cocktail hour, reception - 4% Stationery
save the date cards, invitation folios, calligraphy, postage, programs, escort cards, place cards, table cards, menus, favor tags, thank you notes - 6% Additional Expenses
rings, attendants gifts, gifts for each other, marriage license, bridesmaids’ luncheon, welcome baskets, rehearsal dinner, wedding-day transportation, officiant honorarium, favors
Of course, some things may be more important to you than others, and you can adjust the percentages to your liking. Just be careful, however, that you don’t adjust them too far. Your guests will notice if you spend most of the wedding budget on your dress. You might look great, but that won’t overshadow your guests not having a good time.
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