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Spring Fever

The groundhog may have predicted six more weeks of winter, but the BZ office has major Spring fever! With January come and gone, Spring wedding season is right around the corner, and we could NOT be more excited. Come. On. Spring.

In the hopes of bringing a little spring to your step on this grey and dreary day, I’m sharing a few of Xaviera and Christopher’s beautiful engagement photos. I’ve had so much fun planning with the amazingly stylish Xaviera, and I cannot wait for what promises to be a gorgeous March wedding at Barr Mansion! Think Papel Picado and tons of texture — amaranthus, succulents and kale. We love!

Thanks to Jenny DeMarco Photography for the fabulous pictures.

Enjoy!

Megan

A Mini Love Affair

I have to apologize to my sweet husband for this blog, but I have a crush on another man! He has no idea who I am, though, so I think we’re fine.

All joking aside, please meet my culinary crush, Peter Callahan, of Callahan Catering in New York City. I’m dying to bring him to Austin for an event, but I think he’s booked until 2015. At least. Le sigh.

Don’t know him? Yes, you do! Are you on Pinterest? Have you seen this swoon worthy shot before? Yes, I thought so.

Mini margs + fish tacos = my idea of a wild Saturday night.

Mr Callahan and his team of talented chefs whip up all kinds of highly detailed and delectable minis — the most perfect size to pop in your mouth, while balancing your sparkly clutch and glass of bubbly. Check out this array of eye candy. So glad it’s almost lunch time.

Beer shots + mini pulled pork sandwiches

Chilled vodka + edible caviar spoons. Dying.

A mini wine + cheese pairing. You had me at hello!

How adorbs are these mini challahs?

Burgers + fries - an American classic.

And for the perfect sweet finish … a mini hot toddy and just the perfect bite size piece of pie. Done and done.

Peter and team — hi from Austin!

And be sure to check out Peter’s book, Bite by Bite, for more culinary inspiration. It’s a staple on the BZ bookshelf!

XO – BB + BZ.

Peter + our other BZ boyfriend, Preston.

Photos via Peter Callahan // Ross Whitaker (food shots) + Con Poulous (pie shot)

Nelli Day!

We are seriously in awe of you grooms out there who are rocking these amazing engagement proposals. Hello, serious planning and creativity and sneakiness! Enter our next BZ groom, who just happens to be one of our biggest BZ blog stalkers. Shout out to Noah of Nelli Day 2012!

Noah and Kelli (Nelli, get it?) met at a Crossfit class in Dallas, so what better place to pop the question? Add some flowers, candles, bubbly, a secret photographer and one of the most gorgeous rings ever. The best part? Riiight around the two minute mark. Wait for it.

noah and kelli, forever from dean xu on Vimeo.

Henry and I could not be more excited to be working with Noah and Kelli (and the moms!) … their love for each other shines so brightly and we know it’s going to be one heck of an Austin wedding weekend at Wild Onion Ranch. Cue the mechanical bull…

Happy Friday!
Becky + Henry

Video courtesy of Dean Xu. Engagement photos shot by Shannon Cunningham Photography.

January 27, 2012 - 12:09 pm Rachel Titsworth - OMG - so cute!!!

January 27, 2012 - 1:02 pm Shannon - Oh I just love these two so much! Can't wait.

January 27, 2012 - 3:25 pm Henry - *tear*

January 28, 2012 - 10:33 am Richard Drew - Damnit..it just watched it AGAIN and i still get choked up!! AMAZING couple and it will be an AMAZING CELEBRATION OF THIER LOVE!!

January 28, 2012 - 4:20 pm Alice - I have known Kelli for a very long time since middle school. Our lives always seem to cross some kind of wayand I am so excited for her and Noah. I love ya Kelli

And The Award Goes To …

With the Golden Globes presented, Sundance in full swing and Oscar noms hot off the press, the BZ office is buzzing with award season excitement! So many fabulous dresses. So little time to discuss our faves. More on that later!

So, when one of our favorite BZ couples, Olivia + Andy, shared their sweet engagement video with us, we knew there was no competition!

The winner of BZ’s Best 2012 Engagement Video goes to …  Andy + Olivia’s Proposal!

Cue the band, pass the bubbly. We’ve got a home run here. Good job, Andy!! And we are so excited for your wedding.

Andy & Olivia Proposal from Andy Rector on Vimeo.

And stay tuned to the BZ blog to see the runners up. We can’t believe all of the amazing proposals that we’ve seen from you creative grooms!

Olivia + Andy couldn’t be here today, so we accept this award on their behalf.  We’d like to thank The Academy!

xo – Megan

January 25, 2012 - 5:14 pm barbara giovannone - Way to go Andy! As a participant in the engagement day, and as the mother of the bride, I can only say that the video truely captures a wonderful moment, filled with happiness, promise and spontaneous joy. I love you both and know that with the wise help of BZ events your wedding day will be filled with more of the same amazing moments! barbara giovannone AKA "Babsatron" xoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Shi Shi Shi … It’s Beverly Hills Darrrling!

There was the Royal Wedding, The Kardashian Wedding and last night’s Vanderpump Wedding. Of course we had to cover the Bravo wedding of the year. It was “Fab-ooo-lus” and definitely Beverly Hills … Shi Shi Shi!

For those of you who missed it, Becky and I have a full report. Luckily, there were more hits than misses. But, as we say at BZ, there’s always room to improve.

What we loved:

Draped Tent

Lush Floral

Jason’s Cream Tux … here’s a more modern style

Draped Ceremony Arch

Seven Tier Wedding Cake with Fresh Floral Drape. Looooove! As we say at BZ, Go Big or Go Home.

Not so much:

* While we loved the triplet makeup artists, where was the hair + makeup schedule? BZ hearts our down-to-the minute timelines. SBI!

* Sloppy chair covers. This would never happen on our watch.

* Paul’s straight do. Hmmm…

Overall, more hits than misses. We laughed, we cried, it was better than Cats. Our best wishes to the happy couple!!

~ Becky + Henry

January 24, 2012 - 3:37 pm unexpected elements - i didn't love kevin lee

January 24, 2012 - 4:06 pm Brynne - I LOVE LISA VANDERFABULOUS!

January 24, 2012 - 5:39 pm caplan miller events - Ah-hem!!!! We at CME beg to differ. Def more misses than hits. - Shi Shi Shit - Tiara Tragedy - Ball-gown Barf - Give 2009 their bling back Thanks, CME

January 27, 2012 - 11:45 am keely - I really wish Pandora would have done different shoes! She looked like she was in pain or stumbling around the entire night! Aside from that "shi shi shi!"

Blaire + Caleb

Happy Monday!

It’s BZ cute couple week and our couple du jour is Blaire and Caleb!

Blaire gets an “A” in our book … because what was the first thing she did after getting engaged? (Well, besides call her besties + awesome family — who I’ve had the pleasure of doing multiple weddings for!) She called BZ and got the planning started right away. Smart bride!

We’ve had fun making things pretty and yummy and we can’t wait to see it all come together at their fabulous February wedding. Perry Estate ~ ooh la la!

Thanks to Diana for their amazing engagement photos. We love! (Wait ’till you see Blaire’s bridals. Amaze!!)

And our BZ personal fave …

Jessy + Jack ~ Laguna Gloria

Happy Friday!! BZ is in full Spring wedding mode … it seems like March and April are just around the corner. And it certainly feels like Spring today with the sunny skies and warm weather.

Meet Jessy and Jack, one of our lovely Fall couples, who said “I do” at the gorgeous Laguna Gloria. These two are the quintessential example of “opposites attract” and we hope you enjoy their story.

Growing up in Texas, Jessy was raised by her veterinarian father and mother on a ranch with horses and loads of rescue animals. She always dreamed she would marry a “good ol’ Texas boy” who enjoyed hunting and skeet shooting … just like her Dad. Enter Jack — an Irish, spiky-haired, guitar-picking, volleyball-playing California boy. And Jessy’s world was forever changed.

After a four year courtship, complete with long distance dating + medical residency, Jack asked Jessy to be his wife. And that’s where we come into this story! Jo, our fun MOB, wasted no time in hiring our team for their wedding planning and design. We had the most fun 12 months working with Jo, Jessy, Jake and Jack. Yes, all Js. Say that three times fast. Or not.

Our design inspiration included Tuscan influences, such as olive trees, wine barrels and boxes, paired with lots of lush florals. The happy couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony, surrounded by terracotta potted olive trees, hanging iron lanterns and lots of glowing candlelight.

Following the ceremony, guests dined at vineyard farm tables adorned with antique lace runners and authentic wine boxes, filled with ivory and sage textural florals. The savory menu included Red Wine Short Ribs with Rosemary-Garlic New Potatoes and Grilled Salmon, paired with the most delicious sundried tomato risotto. And a fun ravioli action station, which was a true crowd pleaser.

The hit of the evening — Jack’s surprise Scotch and Creme Brulee pairing, that was revealed after the cake cutting!

It was a joy being a part of Jessy and Jack’s wedding … their special day was filled with love, laughter and a LOT of dancing.

~Team BZ

Photos courtesy of Ben Godkin — thanks, Ben!

One parting note – proving that opposites really do attract … The only place where their differences provide a tiny bit of contention is football. Jack loves the San Francisco 49ers and refuses to admit that Jessy’s team, the Dallas Cowboys, are most definitely “America’s Team.” I guess no one can be perfect :)

Our Newest BZ Bride!

Hi, BZ blog readers … Brynne, here. You’ve probably seen me around at our amazing BZ weddings and events since joining the team 6 months ago. I’ve LOVED learning all the ins and outs of making a wedding completely FABULOUS, courtesy of the creativity and experience of my coworkers at BZ.

And … big news! I have excitedly made the transition from planning other people’s weddings to planning my own! Can you believe it?! I’m engaged! I wanted to share some pictures from my proposal and the surprise party afterward at my ranch in Round Top, Texas. Thanks to my sweet mom and my Chi-O sisters for keeping it on the DL. It was a total surprise!

There to capture it all was the AMAZING Jenn Lindberg. We love, love, love her work at BZ, so I was so very thankful that her team was there to capture the proposal. It was such a special moment and the most awesome day ever. I cannot wait to share my wedding planning journey with y’all and cannot wait until June 30th!

xo,

Brynne Walker, BZ events intern

January 17, 2012 - 9:48 pm Henry - Such a sweet couple! Congrats Brynne!!!

January 18, 2012 - 4:52 pm kim d. - congratulations brynne!

Blush – The New Black

“My colors are blush and bashful, Mama!”

The year was 1989. And Julia Roberts launched a wedding trend frenzy as Shelby Eatenton in the movie Steel Magnolias. Her chosen shade of pink was the color of the year for brides-to-be. Just like bow ties and riding boots, blush is back from 1989. This definitely proves that history does repeat itself. Only the second time around, it’s ten times better.

BZ hearts this hot wedding trend of the season. Hold the bashful … I’ll take the blush!

Happy Friday!

~Henry

~1989~

Even though the world may end… aren’t you glad it’s 2012 and not 1989!?!

Photo Credits:: Blush tablescape – StudioCastillero, Stationery – marthastewartweddings.com, Full-length bridesmaids gowns – pinterest.com , Bout & Bouquet – greenweddingshoes.com, Blush Wedding Gown – moniquelhuillier.com, Floral – JLDesigns, Bow Tie – HaveLessBeMore, Blush Sequin Wedding Gown by Elie Saab – onewed.com, Blush tablescape – LaneDittoe, Cocktail Dress – BHLDN, Steel Magnolias – sueharrisblog.com

January 14, 2012 - 12:31 am Leigh - Bring on the blush.. and the bashful! Great blog!

Erika + Russell ~ Barton Creek Resort

We love this sweet love story! When we first met Erika and Russ at BZ and asked them to describe their dream wedding, they imagined an elegant and romantic reunion, where guests received first-class treatment in a resort style setting. Thankfully, that is just how their wedding weekend unfolded.

As guests arrived in Austin, they were greeted with pre-arranged tee times for the gentlemen and, for the ladies, a luxurious day at Barton Creek’s fabulous Three Springs Spa. Following their afternoon of luxury, guests were whisked downtown for an evening of fine wine and dining at Cru Wine Bar in Austin’s 2ND Street District.

The wedding ceremony, held under Barton Creek’s gorgeous Pavilion, was truly a family affair. Erika’s daughters stood by her side, acting as her maid of honor and flower girl, and her son proudly escorted her down the aisle to meet her Groom. Following the summer ceremony, guests were cooled off with Watermelon Aqua Frescas, chilled towels + cool glasses of Champagne.

As cocktail hour came to a close, we invited guests to the Palm Court Room for an intimate dinner party-style reception. The four- course dinner was a true culinary experience, ending sweetly with a truffle trio and Champagne pairing. No guest went hungry at this elegant affair!

The setting was equally as luxe, designed in hues of platinum, plum, lilac and ivory, with elements of crystal, silk and silver. The Palm Court Room was a purple lovers dream come true! Our favorite design element? The amazing “Chloe” tray that allows for the most amazingly lush and full floral arrangements.

Enjoy!

Cortney Zieky + Team BZ


Thank you to Alina with La Dolce Vita Photography for capturing the details of Erika and Russell’s wedding day!