Wedding & Service Links
These are some great wedding & event links....I will be posting more as I find them!
Wedding & Event Planners- www.austinweddingplanners.com Austin Wedding Planners do a great job with putting it all together! Tell Kathie you heard it from me! Email: Info@austinweddingplanners.com or call Kathie at (512) 228-7882 also the gals at Elite Weddings www.eliteweddingplan.com are a great bunch to work with and can save you money (512) 250-1054. or Call Donna Aleman at 512-699-2681 from Ame Soeur Events goal is for you to have memories of the ceremony, reception and time spent with family and friends celebrating your big day, see them at http://amesoeurevents.com/default.aspx .
Church- www.riverbend.com Riverbend Church has a brand new chapel that feels intimate and fresh for your wedding! A wedding coordinator is available to help with the day and is very reasonable. Centrally located Near the 360 bridge. This chapel was where Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey were married.
Wedding Event Centers- www.starhillranch.com Star Hill is Austin's newest and perhaps most unique wedding and event venue. Five restored buildings oriented along a gravel main street create a simple charm and ambiance. Panoramic Hill Country views add a romantic backdrop. Facilities include Chapel, Reception Hall, Bride's House, Groom's Quarters, and Outdoor Arbor. Also, www.angelspringsevents.com This German hill country styled setting is located on a secluded hill surrounded by majestic oak trees. A courtyard and grand entrance of Angels Springs Event Center greet your guests as they arrive to share your special day. Soaring ceilings rise over the main hall, which can seat 200 guests. A private bride's suite and groom's den available for attendants.
Wedding Event & Food- www.vintagevillas.com Vintage Villas – Where fairy tale weddings come true! Vintage Villas' magnificent facilities provide stunning backdrops to the most unforgettable weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and guest accommodations in Austin. With a dazzling combination of chapels, gazebos, decks, landscaped grounds, reception facilities, and antique filled hotel rooms. Above the soaring cliffs of beautiful Lake Travis, enjoy a waters view, panoramic hillsides, and daily sunsets that are certain to take your breath away. Also, www.hilton.com Doubletree Hotel Austin 6505 IH-35 North- This is a great facility to get married-you'll get Hilton points with the dollars you spend! My wedding was here and the food was awesome, they had a wedding/event planner available for our event. Hotels are great for out of town guests because can stay in rooms above the event and a sometimes they even throw in the wedding suites w/booking.
Catered Food- Who better to get your BBQ from than our very own Rudy's Country Store. They are so super friendly to deal with and will set up and serve for one hour, buffet style so everyone can enjoy the event. http://rudys.com/catering/index.html. If you are looking for something a little unique? Try the awesome Indian cuisine from the Bombay Bistro 512-342-2252 they cater to large events. http://bombay-bistro.com/index1.html
Rehearsal Dinner- Buca De Peppo is a family style Italian restaurant fun for rehearsal dinners. http://www.bucadibeppo.com/ 512-342-8462. Or The Country Line BBQ is a great place to bring in the BBQ with out having to have it in your wedding http://www.countyline.com/ . For Tex-Mex dinners Pappasito's Cantina does a great job http://www.pappasitos.com/ .
Invitations- Locally try Nuptial Necessities http://www.nuptialnecessities.com/ for invitations and also unique favors-they have a cute shop to see everything on Manchaca Rd. Also if you are trying to stay in a budget look at your local office supply store and print them yourselves. I've noticed that even Hobby Lobby has a large selection of blank invitations.
Officiants and Premarital Counseling- www.idoweddingceremonies.com Experienced Wedding Officiant - I Do Wedding Ceremonies is calming, respectful, creative, easy and fun to work with. Call 512-632-7846
Wedding Dress & Bridal Party Dresses- Serendipity at the corner of Anderson Lane and Burnet has a nice selection of Bridal dresses and dresses for the Bridal party go to www.serendipitybridal.com . Also, For your bridal party see the new selection of dresses at www.anntaylor.com or talk with the girls at the local Ann Taylor in the Arboretum they have some great new designs for the bridal party. They give you swatches of the fabric so you can match other things in your wedding!!
Tuxedo's- www.menswearhouse.com The Men's Wearhouse does a great job with getting your groom and groom's men looking their best. You can view online the look you want-then search for a local store to go in for measuring. Groom's tux is free with so many groom's men rentals!!
Rings- www.gordonsjewelers.com Terri the manager at the lakeline mall location of Gordon's Jewelers is very trustworthy. View the designs online or at the store location 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr #L1 512-335-7403. Or www.benolds.com Benold’s has designed an entire line of one-of-a-kind rings. See the designs online or go into the store 2900 West Anderson Ln. Austin, TX 78757. 512.452.6491
Florists-www.bloomologydesign.com Cindy Delisi at Bloomology (512)517-4072 email: cdelisi@bloomologydesign.com does the most beautiful flower arrangements and super fresh! I used Cindy for my wedding and my flowers were still fresh a week later!
Favors & Gifts- For cute decorated wedding cookies try Russell's Bakery and Coffee Bar at http://www.russellsbakery.com/decoratedcookies.html or call 512-419-7877. For the brides who would like to do favors themselves go to www.marthastewart.com and click on "wedding" they have a wedding favor section that is really great. www.givefavors.com A member of Oprah's Angel Network and The Angel Network they seem to be passionate about favors! This site also donates a percentage of each sale to non-profit. www.favorsforever.com is a easy site to use also they have some unique items at a great price.
Party Rentals- www.austinpartycentral.com-Michelle Herrera (Event Consultant) at Austin Party Central (512) 292-3900 email: michelle_austinpartycentral@msn.com can help you out with tent, chairs, and table rentals. This place has everything!
Cake toppers- www.couturecakejewelry.com Every monogram is personally designed by the owner, and she was one of the very first companies on the Internet to provide custom monogram cake toppers. A women owned company!
Live Bands- www.newsboyz.com Tamara and the boys are the best band for weddings! She can sing like there's no tomorrow. Check the Newsboyz out at Cool River Cafe in Austin or other night spots.
Vocal Music- www.voce-divina.com - Angelic sopranos Kristin and Eva at Voce Divina have a gift! email: contact@voce-divina.com or (512)350-4935 or (512)567-1683
Music & DJ's- www.djsunlimited.net -DJ's unlimited Inc is a Austin/Houston based company that does a great job. (713)722-0911
Photography- www.hookedphoto.com Michael Hooks at Hooked on Photography (512)751-8884 email: michael@hookedphoto.com does really creative work Video and Photos. Check his site out-awesome and friendly people. Also for Video, White Shoes Productions-Billy Holcomb 512-731-7205 billy@wsproductions.com
Ice Sculptures- Contact Amazing Ice Designs or view the website at http://www.amazingicedesigns.com/ : Doug Christy 512-250-0575 email: ice7d@sbcglobal.com
Honeymoon/Travel - www.allabouthoneymoons.com (512) 246-3997 All About Honeymoons specializes in creating custom Honeymoon and Resort Weddings. We have developed a network of the world’s premier resorts, cruise lines, and transportation carriers that have made a commitment to excellence. The best part is that customized travel services are free to clients.
Flower Girl Dresses- www.sosweetboutique.com This online website has the cutest dresses for your flower girl to order online. Locally, try Burlington Coat Factory on Research Blvd. has a large selection of cute flower girl dresses.
Spa & Bridal Party Beauty- www.azizsalon.com Aziz Salon offers bridal party updo's, make up & manicures located 710 W. 7th St. Austin, Tx 78701 512-476-4131. (Bridal package includes a 30 minute therapeutic calming massage, a make-up preparing and hydrating spa facial, a divine manicure, bridal updo, veil attachment, and a professional bridal make-up application and has been voted best of Austin many times)
Transportation- www.antique-limos.com (512)323-9955 Antique limousines from the '30s to '60s-Great prices and awesome looking cars! www.austinlimo.net Austin Limo (512) 255-8282 has the newer limo's, 14 passenger van's and stretch hummers.
Makeup Artist- www.LindaKelly.com -Linda Kelly (210)421-5050 does great natural airbrush make up for special occasions! Austin & San Antonio
Bridal Facials & Skin Care- Elizabeth a Licensed Aesthetician at Orange Blossom Skin Care specializes in specializes in organic skin care, facials, and waxing services and will get your skin ready for that special day! She specializing in Organic Skin products and they are locally owned and operated. www.orangeblossomskincare.com 512.600.0713 contact@orangeblossomskincare.com
Bridal Shower Cake- www.madcakes.com Mad Cakes is a family owned and operated company based bakery in Austin, Texas. These bundt style cakes are unique, eye-catching, moist, and delicious cakes that are made from scratch, using quality ingredients. They come decorated with a bow and can be delivered to your shower! (check out the tiered cake category)
Hair Artist- Tasha at Costcutter's in Avery Ranch! (512) 687-0429. She can come to you or schedule and bring the bridal party to her. She has many years of experience.
Wedding Cakes- "The Wedding Cake Artist" would love to help you!!!
The Wedding Cake Artist
Mobile/Voicemail: 512-417-7119