Barbara's Brides
http://barbarasbrides.com
Barbara
I am the owner of Barbara's Brides and have been working with brides for over twenty years. I have an extensive hotel hospitality background, but found I could better serve brides as their personal wedding planner, so Barbara's Brides was officially started in 1994. I truly feel this was the job I was always meant to do. It's a very satisfying feeling to love your job!
Barbara @ Barbara's Brides
Promises Message Monday
Do you have something you have always wanted to do?
Is there a hobby you have always wanted to try or career path
you are interested in trying?
Follow that dream wherever that dream may lead.
What are you waiting for?
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
Is there a hobby you have always wanted to try or career path
you are interested in trying?
Follow that dream wherever that dream may lead.
What are you waiting for?
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
Planning Weddings in Weeks
When I first heard from Abigail & Kevin they were planning a small wedding
for about 25 guests in Zilker Gardens. Planning weddings quickly has several
challenges, but we are up for it. The biggest complication was we were in the
middle of peak spring season. Which meant photographers and florists are
at their very busiest. Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year to get
married in Austin. Abigail was up for making decisions quickly regarding the
vendors I brought to her and so we began the 21 days of planning their wedding.
They walked in together toward their intimate ceremony under the trees.
They flipped a coin to see who would say their vows first.
Then it was off to the County Line for a reception
It was a gorgeous spring day to spend on the lake with family and friends
Great cupcakes from Hill Country Cupcake representing the couple's favorite game
This wedding truly warms my heart. When I see a couple having the small, inexpensive
wedding that is just what they were envisioning all the high speed planning was
definitely worth it. The moral of this blog post, regardless of your budget if you make
the right compromises and vendor choices, you can have the wedding you wanted.
We do pride ourselves on working with a wide range of wedding budgets, but it
ultimately comes down to the spending choices that makes or breaks the budget.
Thanks to the following vendors who stepped up for this wedding:
www.ejayne.com
/>www.chanterelleduo.com
/>www.pollenfloralart.com
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Many blessings to you both,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
for about 25 guests in Zilker Gardens. Planning weddings quickly has several
challenges, but we are up for it. The biggest complication was we were in the
middle of peak spring season. Which meant photographers and florists are
at their very busiest. Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year to get
married in Austin. Abigail was up for making decisions quickly regarding the
vendors I brought to her and so we began the 21 days of planning their wedding.
They walked in together toward their intimate ceremony under the trees.
They flipped a coin to see who would say their vows first.
Then it was off to the County Line for a reception
It was a gorgeous spring day to spend on the lake with family and friends
Great cupcakes from Hill Country Cupcake representing the couple's favorite game
This wedding truly warms my heart. When I see a couple having the small, inexpensive
wedding that is just what they were envisioning all the high speed planning was
definitely worth it. The moral of this blog post, regardless of your budget if you make
the right compromises and vendor choices, you can have the wedding you wanted.
We do pride ourselves on working with a wide range of wedding budgets, but it
ultimately comes down to the spending choices that makes or breaks the budget.
Thanks to the following vendors who stepped up for this wedding:
www.ejayne.com
/>www.chanterelleduo.com
/>www.pollenfloralart.com
/>
Many blessings to you both,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
New Year's Eve Wedding?
Are you getting married on New Year's Eve? We have planned more
weddings on New Year's Eve than we can count and we love being a
part of the celebration at midnight. This year it falls on a Friday night,
but we aren't booked yet. Be sure and contact us if you are looking for
an Austin wedding planner to help bring all the details together so you
can enjoy each moment of your wedding and ringing in the New Year.
Here are a few of our favorite moments from the last 2 years.
The countdown has begun for planning your wedding for New Year's
Eve. Let us know if you need any help.
Can't believe it's only 5 months away,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
weddings on New Year's Eve than we can count and we love being a
part of the celebration at midnight. This year it falls on a Friday night,
but we aren't booked yet. Be sure and contact us if you are looking for
an Austin wedding planner to help bring all the details together so you
can enjoy each moment of your wedding and ringing in the New Year.
Here are a few of our favorite moments from the last 2 years.
The countdown has begun for planning your wedding for New Year's
Eve. Let us know if you need any help.
Can't believe it's only 5 months away,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
Fortune Cookie
It's been a really busy week which means grabbing a quick meal of
Kung Pao Chicken with a fortune cookie treat.
Don't forget to say "I Love You!"
Here's to love,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
Kung Pao Chicken with a fortune cookie treat.
Don't forget to say "I Love You!"
Here's to love,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
Austin Wedding Venues
I had several brides ask me recently what venues I have weddings at most often
and which venues I have worked with this year. I also share my feedback on each
venues pros and cons regarding setup, staffing, weather plan, occupancy, etc.
Here is a re-cap of our wedding venues from this year:
The Driskill *see below
The Mansion on Judge's Hill *see below
Shoreline Grill *see below
Laguna Gloria *see below
Four Seasons
Lakeway Resort *see below
Fredericksburg Haufman Haus
Family Ranches
The Preserve
Allen House
Stephen F. Austin
Thurman's Mansion *see below
Salt Lick Pavilion
Austin Country Club *see below
Omni Hotel Downtown
Glass Oaks Ballroom at the Renaissance Hotel
Here are venues we have worked at repeatedly this year.
Texas Mansion (Texas Federation of Women's Club)
Austin Country Club
Shoreline Grill
Vintage Villas
Thurman's Mansion
Lakeway Resort
Laguna Gloria
The Driskill Hotel
Where are you getting married?
Enjoy the planning,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
and which venues I have worked with this year. I also share my feedback on each
venues pros and cons regarding setup, staffing, weather plan, occupancy, etc.
Here is a re-cap of our wedding venues from this year:
The Driskill *see below
The Mansion on Judge's Hill *see below
Shoreline Grill *see below
Laguna Gloria *see below
Four Seasons
Lakeway Resort *see below
Fredericksburg Haufman Haus
Family Ranches
The Preserve
Allen House
Stephen F. Austin
Thurman's Mansion *see below
Salt Lick Pavilion
Austin Country Club *see below
Omni Hotel Downtown
Glass Oaks Ballroom at the Renaissance Hotel
Here are venues we have worked at repeatedly this year.
Texas Mansion (Texas Federation of Women's Club)
Austin Country Club
Shoreline Grill
Vintage Villas
Thurman's Mansion
Lakeway Resort
Laguna Gloria
The Driskill Hotel
Where are you getting married?
Enjoy the planning,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
Promises Message Monday
Boo, school begins today. I love summer vacation as much as my boys do.
But, here go into a new school year. So, our motto for the day?
Keep looking forward - new adventures lie ahead
Hope all students have a great start to the new year,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
But, here go into a new school year. So, our motto for the day?
Keep looking forward - new adventures lie ahead
Hope all students have a great start to the new year,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
Bridal bouquets
I love flowers. I love attending the floral appointment with my brides
where we start to see the design ideas come together. The range
of floral colors, different containers, simple or more dramatic. With
all the variety my favorite is always the bride's bouquet. I have listed
some of our past lovely bridal bouquets. Do you have a favorite?
This posting could go on and on if I kept showing all the endless
possibilities, but you get the point. Whatever your style or color
preference your bridal bouquet will be an amazing accessory
to your wedding gown.
Have fun with your choices,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
where we start to see the design ideas come together. The range
of floral colors, different containers, simple or more dramatic. With
all the variety my favorite is always the bride's bouquet. I have listed
some of our past lovely bridal bouquets. Do you have a favorite?
This posting could go on and on if I kept showing all the endless
possibilities, but you get the point. Whatever your style or color
preference your bridal bouquet will be an amazing accessory
to your wedding gown.
Have fun with your choices,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
Promises Message Monday
I love this message and hope you can try it, even if it's only for a day.
Be an optimist and promise to see the glass as half full.
It's amazing what kind of day you can have with the right attitude,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
Be an optimist and promise to see the glass as half full.
It's amazing what kind of day you can have with the right attitude,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
Melon and green wedding
When Ana contacted me she knew that she needed a day of planner, but also
someone to recommend quality vendors to help create the wedding day she was
envisioning. She had a tight budget, but a big dream day planned. Ana wanted
helping pulling her ideas together. I was so happy to be find her great vendors
within her budget and answer her questions through out the planning process that
had become road blocks for her. Some were budget related but we were able to
overcome each road block with a practical, affordable solution. It was a beautiful
wedding day which brought tears to her eyes. That is one of my greatest rewards.
One of my favorite moments at a wedding. The smile rarely fades.
Two sisters that were dressed to dance.
A great idea to save money is to re-use your bridesmaid's bouquets
in the centerpieces. They were a perfect addition to 7 of Ana's tables.
Ana had such fantastic bridesmaids. They were fun throughout the day.
This wins as one of my favorite photos. Sharing flower girl secrets.
Thanks to Austin Crowne Plaza for a great reception location.
A personal thanks to my preferred vendors for really coming through and
helping a bride realize her dream day:
www.bouquetsofaustin.com
www.millphotostudio.com />
www.uniquedecorbyyara.net
Many blessings Ana and Gonzalo,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
someone to recommend quality vendors to help create the wedding day she was
envisioning. She had a tight budget, but a big dream day planned. Ana wanted
helping pulling her ideas together. I was so happy to be find her great vendors
within her budget and answer her questions through out the planning process that
had become road blocks for her. Some were budget related but we were able to
overcome each road block with a practical, affordable solution. It was a beautiful
wedding day which brought tears to her eyes. That is one of my greatest rewards.
One of my favorite moments at a wedding. The smile rarely fades.
Two sisters that were dressed to dance.
A great idea to save money is to re-use your bridesmaid's bouquets
in the centerpieces. They were a perfect addition to 7 of Ana's tables.
Ana had such fantastic bridesmaids. They were fun throughout the day.
This wins as one of my favorite photos. Sharing flower girl secrets.
Thanks to Austin Crowne Plaza for a great reception location.
A personal thanks to my preferred vendors for really coming through and
helping a bride realize her dream day:
www.bouquetsofaustin.com
www.millphotostudio.com
Many blessings Ana and Gonzalo,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.com
Fortune Cookie Fun
I love the grin a fortune can bring to your face.
My most recent fortune "Functioning superbly come automatic to you"
Well, there you go. If it's in a fortune cookie it must be true,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.
My most recent fortune "Functioning superbly come automatic to you"
Well, there you go. If it's in a fortune cookie it must be true,
Barbara
www.barbarasbrides.
