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Rustic Texas Ranch Rehearsal Dinner and BBQ – Carrie and David

September 16, 2011 | editorial team

rustic texas wedding rehearsal dinner at Gruene River Grill New Braunfels, TX, photos by Table4 Weddings

 

Today’s Texas Hill Country wedding of couple Carrie and David was such a fun, full, weekend-long event that we couldn’t even fit it into one blog post! Planned by Kelly Simants of Sweet Pea Events with help from Stephanie Miles of Lavender Joy Weddings and the bride herself, who happens to be a wedding invitation designer at The Event Messenger, this wedding weekend was filled to the brim with personal touches and handmade details. What a treat it must have been to attend!

The mini-destination wedding festivities began with a Thursday night rehearsal dinner at Gruene River Grill followed by live music and dancing at Gruene Hall. As a wedding theme Carrie chose the concept of “tying the knot” and incorporated it all weekend long by using lots of thread, string, yarn and fabric in her designs and wedding decor ideas. For the rehearsal dinner Carrie made favors from small mason jars filled with Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (her favorite!) topped with orange fabric and jute twine. Cute! The whole evening was photographed by Jason Huang of Table4 Weddings

rustic texas wedding rehearsal dinner at Gruene River Grill New Braunfels, TX, photos by Table4 Weddings

 

rustic texas wedding rehearsal dinner at Gruene River Grill New Braunfels, TX, photos by Table4 Weddings

 

rustic texas wedding rehearsal dinner at Gruene River Grill New Braunfels, TX, photos by Table4 Weddings

Carrie and David gave their visiting guests adorable welcome bags packed full of snacks and treats to make them feel at home. They even included custom, personalized note card sets designed by Carrie herself and a custom map of the area created by Left Handed Calligrapher out of Dallas, Texas. Personally I must say that I adore their personalized beer coozies!

rustic texas wedding welcome bags for guests photos by Table4 Weddings

All photos above captured by Dallas wedding photographer Jason Huang of Table4 Weddings.

Friday during the day Carrie and David went floating on the Guadalupe River with their friends and family – what fun! Then, to recover from all that adventure, everyone attended an evening BBQ back at the T Bar M Resort where most of the weekend’s festivities were taking place. Adorable rustic ranch decor set the scene for this relaxing pre-wedding party, and the group was lucky enough to be joined by Mitch Webb and The Swindles, an amazing rockabilly band out of San Antonio. Carrie, David and their guests ended the night under the stars making s’mores over an open campfire, specially built for them by the resort. What could be better? And their wedding photographer ee Photography was on hand through it all to capture all the darling details…

rustic texas per-wedding BBQ at T Bar M Resort New Braunfels, TX, photos by ee Photography

 

rustic texas per-wedding BBQ at T Bar M Resort New Braunfels, TX, photos by ee Photography

The above Friday night BBQ photos captured by ee Photography

Stay tuned for more this afternoon when we show you all of Carrie and David’s amazing rustic ranch wedding day!

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Sleek and Modern Jewel Tone Bridesmaids Dresses for Fall

September 15, 2011 | editorial team

sleek, modern bridesmaids dresses for fall, jewel tone wedding fashion and cocktail dresses

Autumn is on its way in, fashion week runway shows are flooding the internet, and I’m in a fall fashion state of mind! If your personal sense of style tends toward the sleek, simple, structural beauty of modern design, then today’s selection of fall bridesmaids dresses are for you! These new fall pieces combine the rich, dark jewel tones of the season with sophisticated modern shapes and cuts, not a rosette or mini-ruffle in sight. Dresses like these are perfect for adding a bit of modern edge to your wedding, rehearsal dinner or bridal shower look, without losing an ounce of femininity or flair! Enjoy!

sleek, modern bridesmaids dresses for fall, jewel tone wedding fashion and cocktail dresses

Top image: Milly ‘Addison’ Ponte Knit Dress in Plum from Nordstrom.com

Above image, top row:
Catherine Malandrino draped silk-jersey wrap-effect dress from Net-a-Porter.com

Second row:
Victoria Beckham wool and silk-blend trapeze dress and Rag & Bone Verona draped dress from Net-a-Porter.com

Third row:
Tibi metallic jacquard strapless dress from Net-a-Porter.com

Bottom row:
A.L.C. Mitzi draped satin dress and Day Birger et Mikkelsen draped crepe dress from Net-a-Porter.com

sleek, modern bridesmaids dresses for fall, jewel tone wedding fashion and cocktail dresses

Above: The latest designs from Dessy’s Social Bridesmaids collection, and a video showcasing their new Twist Dress

sleek, modern bridesmaids dresses for fall, jewel tone wedding fashion and cocktail dresses

Above image, top row:
ML Monique Lhuillier Bridesmaids Strapless Ruched Cationic Chiffon Dress and Suzi Chin for Maggy Boutique Drape Satin Sheath Dress from Nordstrom.com

Second row:
Monique Lhuillier Bridesmaids Double Strap Chiffon Dress and Maggy London Side Bow Stretch Satin Sheath Dress from Nordstrom.com

Bottom row:
Calvin Klein Stretch Satin V-Neck Dress and Monique Lhuillier Bridesmaids Bow Shoulder Taffeta Sheath Dress in Navy from Nordstrom.com

sleek, modern bridesmaids dresses for fall, jewel tone wedding fashion and cocktail dresses

Above image, top row:
Reem Acra Cap Sleeve Gown with Lace Back Detail and Robert Rodriguez Jillian Gown from ShopBop.com

Bottom row:
Fremont Diana Strapless Dress and Milly Fiona Cocktail Dress from ShopBop.com

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Get Hitched Give Hope 2011 – Get Gorgeous Goods, While Giving Back!

September 14, 2011 | editorial team

Get Hitched Give Hope, October 27, 2011 - raising money for wish-granting charities helping those who are seriously or terminally ill

Get Hitched Give Hope is an incredible Seattle-based charitable giving event that we at Junebug are super proud and excited to be a part of. The organization is run by a dedicated team of volunteers from our local professional wedding community, and their luxe Gala Event gives brides and grooms a way to “get gorgeous goods, while giving back.” All proceeds raised through Get Hitched Give Hope this year will be benefitting Santa Barbara-based Dream Foundation, our nation’s premier wish-granting charity giving hope to those coping with terminal illness, and The Young Survival Coalition of Seattle, giving support to young cancer survivors.

Junebug is thrilled to be a Presenting Sponsor of Get Hitched Give Hope this year, and we want to give you all a little sneak peek into the amazing raffle and silent and live auction items that we’re helping bring to the October 27th Gala Event. If you’re anywhere near Seattle on that date, you don’t want to miss this crazy fun party! The GHGH team is out to break their fundraising record again, so come help them reach their goal of $75,000 by bidding on these fabulous packages and prizes!

  • A Northwest Honeymoon Getaway at Roche Harbor Resort on award-winning San Juan Island – Five nights in a deluxe, waterview bluff suite, two dinner experiences in their McMillin’s Dining Room, two couple’s retreats in their Afterglow Spa, and a honeymoon welcome basket filled with Northwest wine each night, gourmet cheeses, cut flowers, local smoked salmon and fresh berries. Roche Harbor Resort is our Platinum Sponsor, with their package valued at $4,240. Wow!
  • A Weekend Romance Package at the Woodmark Hotel on beautiful Lake Washington – Two nights luxury accommodations, champagne upon arrival, couples massages at Northwest Face Spa at the Woodmark, dinner for two at bin on the lake, and a cruise on board the Woodmark II.
  • A Date Night at the Willows Lodge in Woodinville Wine Country – Get whisked away in a luxury car from Butler Seattle for a one night stay at the picturesque Willows Lodge, $100 dining credit at The Barking Frog, and Willows Lodge decadent In-tub Dining, which includes: a drawn bath complete with bubbles and floating rose petals, a tray topped with strawberries, whipped cream and warm chocolate in a votive/fondue pot, a Willows Lodge Signature Dessert, sparkling wine for two, a candle, and a soothing CD.
  • Pampering at Caruh Salon – A 1-hour Aveda massage or facial, and 2 travel sized Aveda beauty products.
  • Wedding Jewelry and Accessories – $100 gift certificates for KD Bridal Collection by Kazia Digo.
  • This event is going to be loaded with all kinds of fabulous wedding goodies! Take a look at all the generous contributing sponsors for the event this year, and buy your tickets today!

    Do photos excite you like they do us? If you’re a photographer, or know any photographers, head on over to Photobug to learn more about helping Get Hitched Give Hope by being a Photo Giver, or check out the Get Hitched Give Hope website for all the ways you can get involved. And check out these photos taken at last year’s gorgeous event by La Vie Photography:

    Get Hitched Give Hope images from 2010 - raising money for wish-granting charities helping those who are seriously or terminally ill

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