Round Top, TX has always been a place near and dear to our hearts because of the many antique festivals and vintage treasures it has to offer. Every trip we've made has been devoted to finding those unique pieces, whether furniture or trinkets, that tell a story of it's own. As a tribute to the old Texas town and all things vintage, we created a wedding style that celebrates life's little treasures, and the greatest treasure of all is LOVE.
You can also find our "Treasure Your Love" styled shoot on Style Me Pretty today!
We collaborated with pH Designs to create the invitation suite. We wanted to incorporate the "Texas Elegance" while being true to our vintage treasure theme.
The backdrop for our pre-ceremony shoot was at The Vintage Round Top, a country home filled with antiques and Texas charm just minutes from the town center.
The groom pulls off that Billy Reid tux quite well. Subtle blue undershirt and a navy tux.
Tamara Menges Designs did wonders with the floral. The pops of blue were refreshing amongst the neutral bridesmaid dresses from BHLDN.
The bridal bouquet Tamara Menges Designs created is the epitome of vintage romance. The vintage brooch was the little bit of treasure.
Our concept was inspired by vintage treasures - from the place cards to the vessels, favors and china, every little detail was a found object to be treasured. The setting for the shoot couldn't have been more ideal. A country home called The Vintage Round Top and interior designer Rachel Ashwell's shabby chic ranch and B&B called The Prairie, offered the perfect scene for our "Texas Elegance" wedding.
The post card favors by pH Designs were maps of the venue, The Prairie but we'd like to think of them as treasure maps.
Fanned Programs are a must for a Texas Hill Country wedding. Designed by pH Designs.
The Prairie barn is nestled among fields and tress, and a lake that draws cattle to drink. It provides the perfect setting for a casual but intimate wedding.
We love how Tamara played with textures and colors in the floral palette. It makes the arrangements more interesting and impactful without being too bold.
The place cards were tied to cuff links, perfume bottles, old watches, old keys - the types of treasures you can find in Round Top.
If anyone has an expert eye for vintage, it's the ladies from Recollection Vintage Rentals. They are frequent Round Top visitors and have the inventory to prove it! Many of the vintage pieces featured are their rentals and they did an amazing job styling every last detail.
We did encounter some grey skies while shooting, but once the skies cleared and we were able to take pictures outside, it was heavenly. This shoot is definitely one of our finest treasures and our favorite part was the opportunity to collaborate with such a creative team of individuals. It was such a unique experience and one we will treasure forever!
Treasures were sprinkled all over the venue from the place cards to decor, but the greatest treasure was the love shared.
Just a sample of the types of treasures that await you in Round Top.
Individual Strawberry Mousse Desserts and Mini Champagne in honor of the Bride and Groom.
If these photos by Christa Elyce Photography weren't amazing enough, check out the video montage of the styled shoot by her husband, Brandon Neal. Even Rachel Ashwell liked it!
As wedding and event planners, it is not often that we are invited to an event that doesn't require our services for organizing or styling said event. So you can imagine how exciting it was to receive an invitation to spend an afternoon at The Club at Carlton Woods for a luncheon and tour with our fellow Houston wedding and event planners - no planning necessary, just relaxation!
Of course behind every exceptional event, there is an exceptional planner, and Nicole Macaluso from Event Solutions outdid herself on this one! Upon our arrival we were greeted with champagne and mimosas, followed by a trolley ride by Jordan Limousines and an exclusive tour of the expansive country club. Kameron, the on-site event coordinator for Carlton Woods, was our tour guide for the afternoon and completely refreshed our perspective on the facility and grounds. The serene country club in the heart of The Woodlands was already one of our favorites, but their new and improved packages and services has made them a highly competitive, well-rounded venue option for weddings and special events.
The weather was perfect, the staff was professional, the food was divine - it was an all around delightful afternoon and we really appreciate Carlton Woods & Event Solutions for inviting us! Enjoy a photo recap by the talented Joseph West!
Wood Grain Cut Out Invitation by Atheneum Creative . My favorite photo of the day!
Back Patio of the Main Building
Carlton Woods has it all - Tuscany inspired architecture and details with a Hill Country decor and vibe.
Wrought Iron Chandelier in Main Entrance.
Relaxation at it's finest. We would have spent all day on the green if we could!
Happy hump day and hello October! We are entering into our busy season of the year, and we couldn't be more excited for the upcoming projects and events we have on the calendar this fall. Our first event of the season is tomorrow at The Gardens of Bammel Lane Fall Open House. We hope you enjoyed our inspiration board from last week and are anxious to see our ideas brought to life tomorrow evening! If you haven't yet, RSVP at aoase@bammel.com. We hope to see you there!
Before September slips away from us, we'd like to reflect back to a special event we attended last month, the Bon Fleur Floral Seminar by Carol Cox of Something Special in Flowers. The event was geared towards brides and floral enthusiasts who wanted to learn more about how to pick the perfect blooms for your event, style, season and budget. It was very informative and Carol did an exceptional job sharing her knowledge and with the arrangements she prepared. We learned how to hydrate certain blooms properly, what certain floral names represented, and many more tips and tricks. Recollection Vintage Rentals was kind enough to host at their studio, providing the perfect eclectic atmosphere and Sarah McKenzie Photography captured the event beautifully! Enjoy!
Recollection's charming vintage bike out front to greet guests. We love how they recreated the invitation.
Beautiful, colorful blooms in Recollection's white milk glass vessel.
Tip: Peonies actually are pretty strong flowers and hold up in the summer despite how delicate they look
Recollection's schoolhouse chalkboard displaying the types of flowers and meanings.
Carol explaining the "earthy/organic" style - our favorite arrangement of the night. It had the most unusual flowers and foliage including scabious pods and a succulent, in a pottery style crackled pot.
Handmade booklets with floral tips by Recollection Vintage Rentals
Happy Wednesday! Today's feature is our custom style and design board for The Gardens of Bammel Lane Fall Open House on October 4th. We always look forward to working with Alison from GOBL and assisting with this particular event. The venue is a charming garden surrounded by boutique cottages in the middle of the Upper Kirby district. We'd like to say it's Houston's best kept secret but not for much longer. It's the perfect venue for clients looking for a garden theme or natural, botanical feel. The scenery does wonders for the style and decor all on it's own, and it complements various wedding styles.
For this years open house, we were inspired by the latest pastel trend but wanted to bring it into the fall season. Ivory, peach and sage green is our color palette with pops of pink. In addition to the pastel color palette, we are incorporating succulents into the floral arrangements by Something Special In Flowers, and Recollection Vintage Rentals is putting their Alice in Weddingland twist on it with their mix of eclectic and vintage furniture & trinkets. We don't want to give away too much without spoiling the event, but in the meantime feast your eyes on our inspiration board or check out the Gardens of Bammel Lane Pinterest board for more style goodness.
We'd love to hear what concepts you are looking forward to seeing the most! Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page.
And don't forget to mark your calendar and join us for the Open House at Gardens of Bammel Lane on October 4th from 6 to 9 pm. Come out and have a few cocktails, delicious hor d'oeuvres from Acute Catering and City View Catering, and mingle with some of Houston's finest wedding professionals - what doesn't sound fun about that! RSVP today at aoase@bammel.com.
Until then be sure to check out all the vendors featured:
