We won’t lie… we’re suckers for boys in bow ties. This little touch of Southern charm sends us head over heels. And we’ve seen men all over styling their kits with these accessories du jour. From screen actors to chart-topping bands, everyone is reaching back to their preppy roots. And groomsman in wedding bow ties?...
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Happy Monday! It’s a VERY busy week at BZ events. We have three super-fabulous weddings waiting to unfold on Saturday. Our team has been planning with all three couples for over a year, so the office is buzzing with anticipation and brimming with delectable details. We aren’t sure who is more excited — our couples...
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Spring is finally here to stay (or is it already Summer?) and what’s an Austin girl’s number one accessory in the bright Austin sun? Shades, baby. This season, the look is all about retro — big, bright and colorful! Here are a few of our BZ faves… In true retro-inspired style the cat-eye sunglasses are...
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It’s coming! It’s coming! We heart Austin Restaurant Week and the Spring edition is right around the corner. Yes, we love yummy nibbles, but we also love that Austin Restaurant Week is a great way to multi-task on your wedding planning. De-stress with a cocktail, explore a new restaurant with your hubby-to-be AND scout the...
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A Saturday post! Wow-eeee!!! We rarely post on Saturdays because we are usually off producing fabulous weddings. Or enjoying a rare weekend off. It’s one of our last Saturdays before Spring wedding season officially kicks into overdrive and we can’t wait. We’ve been collaborating on so much pretty design and planning details over the past...
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First we had J.Crew and Ann Taylor. Then came Nordstrom, Vera Wang + Anthropologie’s BHLDN. Okay, it probably wasn’t in that order, but it’s Spring wedding season. And the fact checkers are on Spring Break. So — we digress — the newest designer to say “I do!” to fabulous, non-frumpy bridesmaid dress design? The queen...
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A big BZ “welcome to the “hood” to our new neighbors at Paper Source. Stacks of colorful paper. Letterpress cards for every occasion. Or, the best occasion of all — none. Cheerful calendars. Lovely stationery. Cheeky stocking stuffers and just the perfect hostess gift. Bacon wallet, anyone? Frilly apron? Fabulous file folders and oh-so-many excuses...
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Give me more. Show me the passion. Be fierce. We love sweet Annie Ray and her wildly-fun photo booths add a little pizazz to any party or wedding. Give her a call and you’ll have a photo booth experience you’ll never forget. Annie was a part of our Driskill Wedding Show team earlier this month...
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We’re seeing a trend happening in event word. Cocktails are manning up. Less frilly and froo froo (okay — those do still exist) and more testosterone. From beer cocktails to bacon-infused everything, the boys are taking back the bar! Here are a few of our faves that would make a great “his” wedding signature cocktail...
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It’s March here in Austin, TX, and you all know what that means … South by Southwest is just days (hours?) away. The countdown to skinny jeans is on! Approximately 2,000 bands and endless throngs of tourists (rivaled only by Austin City Limits) will soon be descending upon the city. And with good reason —...
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