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Summer Party Chic

BZ blog fans — intern Anna here. Nice to meet you via the blog + I look forward to personally meeting you all in the office this Summer. Stop on by the BZ office and say hi!

So. It may not exactly be spring cleaning time anymore, but organizing is one of my absolute favorite things to do in life. Lucky for BZ. And, BZ just so happens to need their stationery drawer revamped. In a big time way. There are loads of gorg invites from Fall + Spring weddings and parties that are begging to be shown off. Sorting through all of the awesome stationery really has my creative juices flowing! I’m in awe of the pretty paper details.

If you are looking for invitations for a summer shindig — pay attention people — summer colors are here! According to the blogs, the lemon and lime color palette is totes in. This color scheme can easily carry into place settings, décor and floral arrangements.

The “bold” and “fresh” summer color combos are endless. Get a lil cray cray y’all … if this Austin summer heat hasn’t already made you cray! A big bright envelope in the mail will totally get your guests excited for a memorable summer soiree. Need a party planner for your summer party? You know who to call!

As far as my own party invites go, I’m totes in love with navy and fuchsia as a color combo right now. Here are a few photos for party inspiration!

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Until next time!

Anna

PS — I’m already obsessing over seersucker patterns and fabrics, so watch out for my next blog to be all over that.

Credit to Kristin Vinig for photos: http://www.kristinviningphotoblog.com/Credit to Tracy from Timmester Photography: http://www.timmesterphoto.com/

 

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Rock Lobster

Happy Monday!

A quickie drive by on the blog today … we are recovering from our busy BZ wedding weekend. The last one of Spring!

Y’all … Summer has arrived in Austin. It was inevitable. Hello, 100-degree days. To celebrate the return of my favorite season (ha) … I wanted to share one of my latest loves for a warm weather party or wedding … the mini Lobster Roll.

Lobster Rolls remind me of summer vacations at the beach, SPF 50 + long fun weekends. Pair them with mini shot glasses of beer or a spiked lemonade spritzer. For decor, I’m thinking navy striped cotton napkins, string lights and pops of red.

The key here is the mini, as the big Lobster Rolls at Perla’s are too jumbo for a party … but still fabulously delicious.

Enjoy!

~BB

 

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Peter Callahan for Martha Stewart — so mini + perfect.

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J’adore these nautical stripey flags!

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Word of Mouth Catering’s version — delish!

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Cotton Pickin’ Awesome

My newest love = Pressed Cotton

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This carefully-curated website is full of the sweetest goodies that are just for weddings and parties. From the big ol’ Texas sized weddings we throw at BZ to the sweet backyard bash for your BFF’s birthday. Y’all. Go now. You can thank me later.

Welcome bags, favors GALORE, send off supplies, bridesmaids + groomsmen gifts, fun things to add into your guest welcome gifts, cute guest books AND much more. They even sell custom ice cream sandwiches — not that I can eat them — but a girl can dream!

I put about 500 things into my online shopping cart, so be warned. No shopping with wine. BZ B+Gs and our blog-stalking friends — go grab your credit card and enjoy a little wedding retail therapy. Like I said, you can thank me later.

PS — I love their hand lettered logo. Die.

xo ~ Becky

A few of my favorite cotton pickin’ picks: 


southern grits favor pressed cottonIndividual bags of Southern-style grits. The cutest!

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Mr + Mrs pillows. A sweet little gift for the newlyweds.

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“Toss Me” muslin sacks of lavender buds. I love this for a Hill Country ceremony send off. 

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Tupelo honey jar favors. Love the hand lettered package design. Font snob!

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Pretty vases for your dinner table — I love these. 

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LOVE letters — a cute backdrop for your cake or bar accent.

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Love these lanterns! 

pressed cotton pillowsMore cute pillows. Pressed Cotton — you are too much! 

All images via Pressed Cotton. 

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Tera + Brett ~ Barton Creek Resort

We are so lucky at BZ events! Why? Because we get to help bring a little more magic into the world, one event at a time.

Part of the reason our events are so magical is because our clients are so sincere, so in love + a lot of fun! I just watched Tera + Brett’s highlight video and seriously have teary eyes and goose bumps from head to toe!

Cheers to Jorge and Rhone from Waterloo Films! They captured the visual and audio elements of Tera and Brett’s sweet ceremony so beautifully.
Grab a tissue before you hit play. Watch it full screen!

Tera & Brett short story at Barton Creek Resort from Waterloo Films on Vimeo.

I hope you enjoy!

~ Cortney

A few shots from their special day via Diana M. Lott Photography (We are ALWAYS 100% enamored with the images from Diana!!)

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Charge It!

It’s been a full two months of BZ events awesomeness with LOTS of details … and we’re still not close to being finished with wedding season! During this time, I’ve given a lot of thought to details that often get overlooked. One detail in particular that I love to see at any event and sometimes gets forgotten is the dinner charger. A must-have design element. JUST SAY YES.

A charger can add an element of depth and character to any tabletop and there are an endless amount of options from rustic to super glam! It also lends that finished look and is the perfect frame for your fabulous dinner menu. I can’t wait to share some of the fun menus we’ve done this even season!

Tabletop design is my favorite part of any event decor plan. Why? Because it’s what your guests will be staring at for most of the night. So, why not make it pretty?

Whether it’s made of lucite or wood, a charger is sure to enhance your tabletop design. Don’t forget to think about this when thinking about your event mood board. If you are a BZ client, we’ll definitely have this in your decor plan.

Happy Friday!

~ Henry

 

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Gold + glitter — two of my favorite things!

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A beaded charger always adds elegance.

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The personalized charger with a special poem or lyrics from a love song — SO fun!

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A rustic wicker charger makes for a Hill Country elegant place setting.

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A mirrored charger to make your tabletop shine!

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The fanned wood charger — very organic + eclectic.

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A tree slice charger for a natural element on your tabletop.

Photo Credits: Gold Glitter - Tonya Joy Photography via Le Magnifique, Beaded - The Lane, Personalized – Megan Hays via Ruffled Blog, Classic wicker – Lisa Lefkowitz via Elizabeth Anne Designs, Mirrored – Interiors & Design, Fanned wood – Heaven’s Gate, Tree ring – Camilla Binks via Babble.

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Sneak Peek Wedding Wednesday ~ Julia + Craig

We’re baaack! It’s been a Spring season at BZ + we apologize for the radio silence. Henry promises to start blogging again soon. All kinds of fun parties, mitzvahs + weddings happening around here. Never a dull moment at BZ events, y’all.

One of our extra special celebrations this Spring was Julia + Craig’s wedding at Kali Kate, which was loads of fun and had such a unique design. Henry and I worked with Julia + her (hilarious!) family for almost a year and a half, so we were really excited to see it all come to life.

A little bit Cinco de Mayo, a dash of Austin Hill Country flair, lots of clean and modern elements and a BIG party under the Texas stars.

Julia + Joy — thank you for having us along for the ride. Giddy up! Miss y’all!

xo ~ Becky

Thanks to our amazing vendor partners: Merveille Floral, Anibella Ink + Paper, Primizie Catering, Marquee (PAULA — you are my hero!), FILO Productions, Polkadots Bakery, y mucho mas. Non-blurry, non-iphone photos to come via the talented Luna Photo. 

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Appy Ever After!

Ladies + gentlemen. BZ brides + grooms. May I present the new “wedding website” of the future … Appy Couple!

Shout out to our fab BZ couples — Catherine + Benson and Monica + Felipe — for giving us the heads up on this amazing App. We are hard to impress here at BZ and we are big fans. Grab your iPhone and all your wedding information is right at your fingertips. It couldn’t be easier for your guests.

Why do we heart Appy Couple?

  • It’s the first universal app that can be accessed from the web, iPhone, iPad + Android.
  • The design doesn’t look like a cheesy wedding website or one of those janky Knot sites.
  • Privacy — guests receive a special login code, so your info isn’t all over the interwebs.
  • Guests can share pics with each other + it all links to Facebook and Twitter.

Download it here on iTunes or get started on their website. You can thank me later!

xo ~ Henry

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Style + Aisle

It’s the most magical week of the year, y’all. It’s Bridal Fashion Week … aka Christmas for the wedding industry. NYC — BZ wishes we were there!

Bridal Fashion Week = the time when all of the new gowns, accessories and trends in bridal attire make their debut. JUST in time for all of our new 2014 brides + grooms. Lots of lace from Marchesa, texture from Monique Lhuillier and peplums, galore.

Here’s a sneak peek of the pretty via our Insta-stalking. Check out #bridalfashionweek for front row coverage and all of the latest pics!

Bridal Fashion Week 2013 BZ events

1. JLM Couture found on @darcymillernussbaum / 2. Cristiano Lucci found on @darcymillernussbaum / 3. Monique Huillier found on @theknot / 4. Angel Sanchez found on @darcymillernussbaum / 5. Oscar de la Renta found on @theknot / 6. Carolina Herrera found on @theknot

 

Bridal Fashion Week 2

1. Amazeballs Brian Atwood clutch found on @darcymillernussbaum / 2. Cocoe Coci back of gown found on @theknot / 3. Brain Atwood shoes found on @darcymillermussbaum / 4. Cocoe Voci back of gown found on @darcymillernussbaum

 

 

 

 

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Party for a Good Cause!

Happy Friday!! Are you looking for a way to give back to your community while having a great time?! Well — we have JUST the event for you!

On Wednesday, April 24th Citizen Generation is throwing their monthly Charity Bash benefitting Austin’s Children’s Shelter for April. If you enjoy having a cocktail and chatting with friends, all while giving back, then clear your calendar and come join BZ for a night of fun.

Tickets can be purchased here. If you’d like to join us, leave a comment and we’ll hook someone up with a pair of complimentary tickets! Cocktails for a cause — there’s nothing better. 

See you there!

~ CZ

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Ear Candy

Here at BZ, we are big fans of the BIG earrings. On any given day at the office, there are usually no less than two ladies rocking the KS Danielle earring in a rainbow of fun colors. Mint, coral, white — we’ve got ‘em all.

That said, this Spring, we are LOVING the studs. Throw them on with any outfit and they’ll go perfectly! From fun to fabulous, stud earrings are perfect for everyday AND your wedding day. From bows to bling, here are a few of our faves … 

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Did we miss any must-haves?

Shop ’til you drop!

~BZ interns, Emma + Sydney (awesome collage maker)

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