SubscribeSo thrilled to see Brooklie + Steven in this month’s issue of Tribeza!
This purple-infused garden party soiree at the W Hotel was one of our summer faves from last year and we are super excited to share all of the fun details and beautiful moments with you on a blog post very soon. Stay tuned for the pretty!
~ Cortney + Team BZ
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Hi world, BZ Spring interns here. News flash … it’s FEBRUARY! We aren’t exactly sure how January flew by so fast? Time does fly when you’re having fun.
So … because we know our loyal BZ blog readers are super busy brides + grooms … and may have forgotten about Valentines Day, we’ve found the best of Austin’s V-Day treats, eats and indulgences. Enjoy, friends!
~BZ interns, Amy + Emma
SPA-AHHHHHH
Hiatus Day Spa ~ The Honey Honey
February Monthly Retreat is titled Honey, Honey (treat your honey to something sweet!). Includes an exfoliation, steam, Vichy shower and moisturizing massage all with aromas and textures of honey, honeysuckle, orange blossom and brown sugar. To top it off the treatment ends with a St. Germain Cocktail!
80 min, $195 for non-members
Viva Day Spa ~ The Amore
Viva Amore Spa Package includes 1 hour Swedish massage, cocoa cocoon hydrating body wrap, full body dry brush exfoliation, magic mint scalp treatment, hot steam towel treatment, sugar scrub for feet and calves, cool eye cucumbers and a take home gift bag. All served with hot chocolate with whipped cream and chocolates.
105 minutes, $179
HEAT UP THE KITCHEN
Central Market’s Table for Two Cooking Class: French Dining (call now! They are on a wait list.)
Thursday, February 14th 6:30- 9:00pm // $140 per couple
Learn how to prepare each dish and enjoy a delicious dinner, paired with wine and a rose!
Menu
Cream of Mushroom Soup with Smoked Sea Salt + Chives
Sous Vide Lobster in Vanilla Butter, Mache Greens + Compressed Tomatoes with Citrus Vinaigrette
Braised Beef Cheek Ragout over Duck Egg Pappardelle Pasta with Shaved Pecorino
Seared Sea Scallops with Bone Marrow Emulsion + Sunchoke Purée
Sour Cream Panna Cotta with Strawberry Pop Rocks + Basil Gelée.
Central Market Wine Workshop: Burgundy + Bordeaux
Monday, February 18th 6:30-7:30pm // $10 individual
Grab the hubby for a wine tasting and education. You’ll sample wines from around the world and learn what to look for when tasting wine, how the grapes are grown and the different techniques employed at wineries. It’s educational!
Wines include: Domaine Arnoux Bourgogne, Domaine Fourrey Chablis, Domaine Fourrey Mont de Milieu Chablis, Ch Fonplegade, Ch Dulca + Ch Rauzan Blanc
EAT, DRINK + BE MERRY
Max’s Wine Dive ~ Valentine’s Day Wine Dinner, La Joie de Vie
Friday, February 15th at 6:00 and 9:00pm // $65 per person, $120 for couple, $30 per person wine pairing
Come be entertained by dancers, and relish in love over a decadent French dinner paired with fantastic French wines in an opulent setting reminiscent of the night club, Moulin Rouge.
Le Menu
Course 1
“Truite” house-smoked trout salad with trout roe, shaved fennel, fresh radish and a Pernod vinaigrette
Paired with Huet “Le Haut Lieu” Vouvray
Course 2
“Lapin” country-style rabbit pate served with dijon mousse and a cornichon-nicoise olive relish
Paired with Baudry “Les Granges” Chinon
Course 3
“Branzino” whole Mediterranean sea bass roasted with herbes de Provence, brown butter and blood orange
Paired with Tortoise Creek Rosé d’un Nuit
Course 4
“Canard” house-made duck confit with pommes Anna, sautéed haricot vert and a balsamic-cherry marmalade
Paired with Urbina Crianza Rioja
Course 5
“Croquembouche” light cream puffs filled with dark chocolate and caramelized apple, drizzled with salted caramel
Paired with the Rare Wine Co. Madeira Charleston Sercial
LOVE ON THE BIG SCREEN
Alamo Drafthouse ~ Ritz Location ~ Moulin Rouge Quote and Sing-Along
7 pm Thursday, February 14th
“If you’re a true romantic, you already know the story: Christian (Ewan McGregor) moves to Paris to pursue a Bohemian lifestyle and then of course falls into a doomed love affair with Satine (Nicole Kidman), the most beautiful girl at the Moulin Rouge.
Bring a date, or else make sure you choose your seat carefully, because you WILL end up falling in love with the person sitting next to you. As always, we’ll have props for some special interaction, including blinking rings for “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” and green glow sticks for the Green Fairy.
Reserved admission = $12
Alamo Drafthouse ~ Lake Creek Location ~It Happened One Night Valentine’s Day Feast
7 pm Thursday, February 14th
It Happened One Night Feast Menu
Reserved ticket with food + beverage = $65 a ticket
“A nice piece of juicy steak and a swim to shore”
Beef tenderloin with a single quail egg + tuna with radish and toasted garlic, with gaufrettes
“Sleeping in the hay”
Sweet potato “hay,” petite spinach salad, roasted beet relish
“Putting out a leg for a ride”
Half of a roasted game hen (leg up), red bell pepper and sundried tomato sauce, roasted apple and brussel sprouts
“A lesson in dunking”
Carrot cake donut, with a coffee-cream cheese “dunk”
+40We wish the Sunshine and Leiber families could be our clients EVERY weekend … they were that much fun! Can we please turn back time and go back?
Back to the slew of dreamy and lush florals, the soft and romantic color palette, the sparkly crystal escort card display and the most adorable couple. We are still dreaming about those gorgeous grapefruit ranunculas and coral peonies.
The two fun love birds said “I do” in front of 200 of their favorite people, under a custom handmade chuppah, expertly crafted by Luci, our talented Mother of the Bride. Barton Creek Resort and Spa was the perfect wedding venue for this group, with gorgeous Hill Country views, just minutes from downtown Austin.
Blake and Adam not only looked amazing on their wedding day, but they had the time of their lives! The dining experience was extremely important to this group, so we helped them craft a unique menu, including a signature spicy Jalapeno margarita (Blake’s favorite!), that was mixed to perfection. And their Longhorn cake ball groom’s cake was tweeted and instagrammed many times that evening!
After dinner service, guests were ready to get moving! Thanks to Blind Date, the dance floor (and stage) was packed for the whole evening, right up until the breakfast taco and milk and cookie midnight snack farewell.
Blake, Adam, Luci + Stan — BZ misses you all! What a fun and unforgettable journey together. Thank you for trusting our team with the planning and design of your wedding! When is the next party?? hint hint
~Cortney + Megan
Thanks to Diana M. Lott Photography for perfectly capturing the evening!
+60February 3, 2013 - 1:12 pm - Congratulations to Blake & Adam. I love the Barton Creek Resort these photos are amazing and I just adore the reception and the wedding decorations they are gorgeous.
March 4, 2013 - 8:04 am [...] Blake + Adam at Barton Creek [...]
BZ kicked off 2013 (yay!) this past weekend with a fun and gorgeous wedding for Sara + Phil. Full of natural elements, mixed with candlelight + sparkly touches, Mercury Hall was aglow … with love from the newlyweds and the amazing decor!
Crave Catering did a phenominal job with the menu — lots of fun Louisiana flair and Cajun spice. Guests enjoyed the warm January weather while sipping Micheladas and nibbling on oysters, mini corn dogs and Po’ boys.
Our favorite BZ design plan elements = gold antlers, perfectly designed gold foil stationery, chic vintage lounge vingnettes, + our surprise end of the night confetti bombs. Loved it all. Including Sara’s amazing custom Stanley Korshak gown. To. die. for.
I had a blast designing this wedding and working with our awesome clients, Sara + MOB of the year, Susan Lowery. Miss you all, already!
~Megan
+120January 29, 2013 - 9:23 am - flufferfetti!
January 29, 2013 - 12:47 pm - I just have to comment! The atmosphere at Sara & Phil's wedding was so warm, peaceful and beautiful under the live-oak trees at Mercury Hall. The ceremony was the most romantic, the food was divine, and the music before, during and after w/dancing made for the most fun we've had in YEARS!!! The bride and groom are so 'in love' that we could feel 'love' in the air. Their families were most gracious, kind and welcoming to all those that came to celebrate this most intimate joyous occasion. Thanks to all that made this wedding the most memorable of all, and best wishes to Sara & Matt Quirk! May the Lord remain your focus forever and always! Love ya'll, Uncle Dave & Libby
January 29, 2013 - 3:44 pm - My apology for wishes to Sara and Matt....Correction: My best wishes to Sara and PHIL Quirk ...LOL I guess I'll make the same darn mistake at Matt Quirk's wedding this summer? HOPE NOT!! Forgive me, Libby & Dave Poche'
January 29, 2013 - 5:49 pm - Libby....you made me howl! Don't you love when there is no edit button? Your comment was spot on about the wedding. LOVE was definitely in the air and everywhere! All of our vendors were so outstanding and made everything magical for Sara + Phil and everyone that came to celebrate! And, YES, Wendee Sawran....flufferfetti is the word! xox
What do you get the person who has everything? A fabulous bottle of wine or five! And not the cheapie girls night variety. Sip, savor + celebrate, y’all.
I’m loving this idea, spotted over on the Martha Stewart blog. For the couple who has everything … or those who just appreciate fine wine and cheese. BZ’s idea du jour = a Wine Registry.
Here’s the scoop — register for those bottles that strike your fancy or join a “wine club” which pre-selects varietals that are fun and different. Add good wine glasses (Riedel!) to your registry and you have a monthly date night with your new hubby.
Fun ideas — pick wines that remind you of your honeymoon in Italy or Napa. Maybe pick a wine that reminds you of your first date or to reminisce about the spot where you got engaged.
A couple of sites to check out:
Williams Sonoma’s Wine Club
Gifts galore from WS
Cheers!
~Sydney, BZ Spring intern (nice to meet you!)
+60Happy Monday!
We are back from the Windy City + beyond inspired from our fun adventure. So many delicious restaurants, great educational sessions and pretty party ideas. Here’s our second tabletop design from the TSE Tabletop design galleries, Tangerine Blues. Think a garden lunch party in Oprah’s backyard.
BZ design plan elements = lots of woods, birch + wicker. Soothing blues with a pop of rich + fun orange florals. Hand painted wooden menus. The most delicious floral mix of protea, roses, parrot tulips + Mokara orchids. Mixed glassware with a pop of amber. And super fun tangerine votive cups!
Enjoy!
~ Team BZ
Event design – BZ events | Floral design – Unexpected Elements | Stationery – Anibella Ink + Paper
+60Presenting … the Modern Speakeasy! This tabletop design has been a huge hit on the TSE trade show floor and we’ve had so much fun drawing inspiration from all of the designs. Our Modern Speakeasy tabletop concept = a little bit of 2013 + lots of 1920s glam and glitz.
BZ’s design plan elements = black leather linens, gold rimmed glassware, hand-embossed glittered gold foil menus, loads of delicious phalaenopsis orchids, yummy gold chargers, chic china, Art Deco inspired chairs and just a pop of the color of the year, Emerald.
And how cute are our mini flask place cards? Speakeasy. Flask. Get it? You saw these here first, friends.
Enjoy!
Event design – BZ events | Floral design – Unexpected Elements | Stationery – Anibella Ink + Paper
+50Goooood morning!
By the time you read this, Team BZ will be dressed in our warmest parkas, scarves, mittens and be braving the Chicago snowy weather! We love Chi-town + can’t wait to try Oprah’s favorite popcorn and a slice of Chicago deep dish, y’all. #notpaleo
This week, we are excited to be finalists in TSE’s (The Special Event Show) Tabletop Design competition. Event Planners + Designers from all over the US entered original designs to be re-created on the trade show floor for thousands to see. Lucky us, we had two designs chosen!
We are super excited to represent Austin and to recreate our two concepts — The Modern Speakeasy and Tangerine Blues — for this industry conference and we can’t wait to share the finished tables on the BZ blog. For now, enjoy our inspiration boards and wish us luck!
If you’d like to get a sneak peek, feel free to stalk us on social media, where we’ll be tweeting and instagramming away. #bzevents // @BZevents
HUGE thanks to our creative team for collaborating with us on this fun project :: Unexpected Elements + Anibella Ink + Paper. Love you ladies!
~Henry + Becky
The Modern Speakeasy
Tangerine Blues
+30Happy Friday! Megan here with my first post of the New Year.
Let’s talk resolutions. Did you make any? Less working, more drinking? 100% Paleo, 80% of the time? Running Town Lake? … tomorrow.
Whatever your goals are for the New Year, I have just one more for you, brides + grooms. Vintage. We loved it, you loved it, Anthropologie loved that everyone loved it. But its time for a vintage retirement party.
I’d like to introduce y’all to Vintage’s chic + more refined older cousin, Bohemian. Boho = rich colors, carefully curated, but eclectic tabletop elements + a touch of whimsy. Antlers, textural flowers + pretty paper with fun fonts. The look is intentional + beautiful. We love it. Not so much the dusty mason jars + grandma’s attic quilts.
Need a little more convincing? Scroll down for a little boho inspiration.
Photo 1 by Sweet Emilia Jane & Sitting in a Tree, Photo 2 by Apryl Ann Photography, // Photo 3 by Jose Villa,
Photo 4 by Jose Villa, Photo 5 by Adam Barnes, Photo 6 by Cassandra Castaneda, Photo 7 by Nancy Neil,
Photo 8 by Sweet Emilia Jane & Sitting in a Tree
+30What better way to celebrate 2013 than with the recently-announced color of the year … emerald green?!
Move over, Dorothy!
Endorsed by Pantone, emerald green is all things positive, sophisticated, luxurious and energizing. Over the past year, emerald green has become more popular among designers and is set to make huge impact in 2013 design + event trends. Looking back at the blog, we highlighted this hot color on our last trip to TSE (The Special Event Show) in 2011.
Whether on your tabletop, flowers, decor or wedding party, emerald green will definitely make a statement at your next event. BZ hearts the color of the year!
~ Henry
A pop of emerald green on your tabletop – STUNNING!
Emerald green + Mad Men style = Perfection.
Even groomsmen can join in on the emerald green fun!
Emerald + Gold = LOVE!
Of course, I had to include an emerald green bow tie!
Emerald green also made an appearance in Mary McDonald’s living room. Check out last night’s MDD season finale!
Band backdrop?
Photo Credits ~ Emerald glasses – Lives Less Ordinary, Place setting – Studio 222 Photography via Glamour and Grace Blog, Bridesmaids dress – Pinterest, Floral arrangement – Stylebytiffani, Groomsmen socks – MarthaStewartWeddings, Emerald + gold tumblers – Dallas Curow Photography via Ruffled Blog, Bow tie + suspenders – RoseisaRoseDesigns via Etsy, Dining room – La Belle Vie, Couple – Studio 222 Photography via Glamour and Grace Blog, Emerald panels – Pinterest, Stationery – Justin DeMutiis Photography via The Very Last Detail.
+40January 9, 2013 - 9:41 pm - Thanks for including an image from my blog! :)
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