Alex + Drew - UT Austin Summer Wedding

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This June, Your Very Own Fairy Godmother Wedding & Events had the joy of planning Alex and Drew’s fabulous UT Austin Summer Wedding. Everything from the bridesmaids burnt-orange-inspired pale peach dresses, to the whimsical cake from Sweet Treets Bakery, to the grooms Longhorn buttons were perfectly planned to reflect the couple’s shared love of Disney, UTexas Pride, and each other. This fun, fantastic theme kept the entire bridal party and their guests smiling all night long.

 

The joy and love overcame the summer heat in the beautiful AT&T Conference Center courtyard as the groom became overwhelmed by emotion at the sight of his bride.

 We love this great reaction shot that photographer Tyler Schmitt of The Mill Photography Studio captured when the groom shocked the bride with a surprise wedding serenade, inspired by the movie Love, Actually.

 

Finally, the newlyweds and their family and friends retired to the grand ballroom to eat, drink, and dance the night away in celebration of Alex and Drew’s timeless love.

Vendors:

Cake and desserts - Sweet Treets Bakery www.sweettreetsbakery.com

Flowers - Stem Floral Designs www.stemfloral.com

Ceremony and Cocktail hour Music - Terra Vista www.terravistastrings.com

Videographer - ILC Videography www.ilcfilms.com

Photography - Tyler Shmitt, The Mill Photography Studio www.millphotostudio.com

Hair/Makeup - Andrea Juarez www.andreamjuarez.com/

Reception Music - People’s Choice www.texchoice.net

Venue - AT&T Conference Center www.meetattexas.com

Photo Booth - Booth66 www.booth66tx.com

Chairs - Monarch Rentals monarcheventrentals.com

Dessert Lounge Furniture - Birch & Brass birchandbrass.com

Drapery - Unique Designs uniquedesignandevents.com

ownfairygodmother.com

Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Real Wedding: Lauren + Ben at The Barr Mansion

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A classy outdoor, rustic wedding was the vision for our bride and groom, Lauren + Ben. The Barr Mansion was the perfect venue for this bride and her groom! Everything from the flowers by STEMS Floral Design to the reception band, Spazmatics, was captured by the wonderful photography team, Stephanie Davis Photography and Jerry Hayes Photography! These sweet moments made the happy couple's wedding day that much more memorable. Join us as we take a look back at the journey of becoming Mr. & Mrs.!

And, yes, that is the UT canon that was shot off by the University of Texas Cowboys during Lauren & Ben's first kiss.

 

The weather was perfect for this beautiful couple! The cocktail hour took place in the backyard of the Barr Mansion, aligned with round tables decorated with vibrant floral designs. The guest enjoyed drinks as they awaited the arrival of the newlyweds, Lauren and Ben!

Inside the Barr Mansion, round tables filled the space joining the wooden pillars creating a rustic setting. The guest were treated to an evening of dancing, delicious food, and a dazzling night with Lauren and Ben.

Lauren and Ben were a lovely couple and we, The Fairy Godmothers, were so honored to be a part of their wedding day! From the planning to the picking of vendors every part of this experience was joy! Congratulations, Lauren + Ben!

Vendor Team
Wedding Planner/Coordinator: The Fairy Godmothers - Dawn Earley
Venue: Barr Mansion
Florist/Rental Coordinator: STEMS Floral Design
Acoustic Performers: Bryan Harkness & Jay Todd
Reception Band: Spazmatics
Hair Stylist: Mirror Mirror - Johna Simon
Makeup Artist: Mirror Mirror - Whitney Paul
UT Canon for ceremony: University of Texas Cowboys
Officiant: Spike Gillespie
Branding Coordinator: Atheneum Creative - Amy Boyter
Photography: Stephanie Davis Photography and Jerry Hayes Photography
Bridal gown and Bridesmaid Dresses: Unbridaled

ownfairygodmother.com

Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Real Weddings: Katie + Nick

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You see it in the movies all the time. A pretty girl attends a wedding as a single guest, hoping that maybe there would be a handsome and available guy there to sweep her off her feet and dance the night away. Well, not only was this how Katie and Nick met but they soon became each other’s happily ever after and no surprise to those who know them well. Katie has been nothing but smiles from her engagement pictures around Austin to their pedicab exit from their fairy tale wedding at the historic Chateau Bellvue and Josh with AzulOx Photography has been around to capture it all!  I love the tenderness and the spunk that you can see in each of these lovely images.

Even though they call Seattle home now, they met while in Austin. When Nick found out he needed to move for work they created a “bucket list” of things to do in Austin. Little did Katie know his bucket list included a proposal off the iconic Austin 360 bridge. Katie began the next chapter, planning her Fairy tale Wedding!

One of my favorite things to do with my brides is talk about who they are, how they met, and incorporate their personalities into their wedding day. It’s the easiest way to leave your guests talking about your event long after the night is done. For Katie and Nick they incorporated their fairytale story in the details like their table and seating arrangements.

Each guest found their name listed under the name of a city that held some special meaning for Katie and Nick and at the table a picture and a story to tell them why.

Nick loves forest green and Katie wanted lots of purple. I love how the talented floral team from Stems Floral Design pulled together these romantic designs with a just-picked-from-the-garden look.

In addition to the traditional bride and groom’s cake, their dessert table boasted some of the couple’s favorite treats from Sweet Treets Bakery including lavender decorated lemon bars, cannolis and cookies.

Even their place settings had a little bag of lavender meant to share a little piece of something special from Nick and Katie’s home.

Special Thanks to our amazing vendor team for this fairy tale wedding!

Venue: Chateau Bellevue

Photographer: Azul Ox Photography
Coordinator: Your Very Own Fairy Godmother
Linens: Unique Design & Events

Rentals and lighting: Stems Production
Mantle and vintage rental accessories: Bee Lavish Vintage Rentals

Chiavari chairs: Premiere Events
Makeup: Makeup by Vannessa
Desserts and Cakes: Sweet Treets Bakery

Band: Hot Sauce ATX

ownfairygodmother.com

Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Real Wedding: Kristin + Aaron

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As you scroll through these beautiful images by The Mill Photography, you won't be able to miss the joy and excitement this couple shares.  Kristin + Aaron are a precious couple, and they had a wonderful team of vendors come together for their wedding day!  There are many details incorporated into their wedding day, but one of my favorites is hand-cut silhouettes of the guests during the reception by Cindi Rose of Silhouettes by Cindi.  It wasn't my first time to see her in action, but her talent is mesmerizing!

 

We encourage our clients to have a quick private meal before joining their guests, and they are ALWAYS grateful that they took this time to enjoy the moment alone.  It doesn't need to take an hour away from your event, but even 10-20 minutes can allow you to savor these monumental moments together.

Hand-cut silhouettes by Cindi Rose.

No, the super heroes were not guests at the wedding, but that didn't stop them from congratulating the couple upon their exit.  You can see the surprise on the faces of the couple. 
*Side note: This is not the first time we have had super heroes arrive at a wedding without invitation.

 

Vendor Team:



Venue: The Driskill Hotel
Photographer: The Mill Photography
Wedding Planning, Design, and Coordination: The Fairy Godmothers Weddings & Events
Rehearsal Dinner: The Roaring Fork
Rentals: Premiere Events & Unique Designs & Events
Florist: STEMS Floral Design
Lighting: ILD
Makeup: Maris Calderone and Makenzi Laine
Hair: Tammie
Videography: Don Nguyen, ILC Films
Photo booth: Booth 66
Cakes: Tony Sansalone of the Driskill Bakery
Hand-cut Silhouettes: Silhouettes by Cindi
Ceremony Music: Arundel Ensemble
Reception Music: Texas Unlimited Band

ownfairygodmother.com

Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295