Decemeber Wedding

Congratulations to Vivianna and Norbert!
They booked The Marquardt Ranch with only a couple of months until their big day, but this didn't put a damper on their joy and thrill of getting married. They were both so relaxed and mellow, it really made working with them a pleasure. Norbert's boys were his groomsmen and they were all such a good looking and entertaining wedding party!
Special thanks to Ginger Diaz Photography for sharing some of the photos she captured.

Let them Eat Candy

If you're going to spend some money on favors, you want your guests to enjoy them. And let’s face it; no one is going to keep that cute little monogrammed trinket that you so thoughtfully picked out. They will, however, devour their own and their neighbor's, editable favors.

And what a cuter favor than a mini replica of your wedding cake made out of chocolate! The Little Candy Cake specializes in personalized chocolates that are handcrafted for your special day. They come in 1oz, 4oz, 8oz, and 14oz, sizes and couldn't be more unique.

I always suggest for my brides to place their favors on the guest tables instead of in a basket at the sign in or gift tables. It completes the look of the tables and makes your guests feel more special that you have something just for them. Far too often when brides put their favors in one location, most either don't see them or don't take them and you're left with a bunch of wedding favors afterwards.

More September Weddings

Begining of Fall Weddings

I am severely over due on an update!!! Its been a busy time around here and we are all finally coming up for air, just to dive back into it next month.

Last weekend began our fall weddings. Gina had clear visions of how she wanted her wedding to look and I couldn't have been more thrilled with her color choices. We did all of her arrangements which consisted of a variety of orange flowers with a hint of chocolate and ivory roses. Everything looked so beautiful, especially Gina!

Special thanks again goes out to Mark Thomas Photography for sharing his perfect photos and the amazingly fast turn around time on them!!

As a side note: as a coordinator nothing bothers me more than having the perfect first kiss photograph be ruined by the minister standing behind them! This minister is so well hidden that the only way you can tell she's behind them is the little teal blue that looks slightly out of place! WAY TO GO minister and to Mark for having the right angle for the shot.

Congrats David & Gina Sept. 11, 2010!

Featured Engagement!

Our very fun bride and groom, Michael and Pamela, were chosen to have their engagement featured in the latest issue of San Antonio Wedding magazine!
Check out their story here on page 274 or you can purchase your own copy of
San Antonio Weddings at local bookstores all around town!

Brides Against Breast Cancer

Join us for a unique opportunity to find the gown of your dreams at a remarkable price, while helping make wishes and memory-making events come true.

Attend our Power Hours and be among the first brides in the San Antonio area to browse through hundreds of exquisite name brand and designer wedding gowns at the fraction of the price. Your Power Hour admission entitles you to an early shopping spree where you can try on and purchase your dress ahead of the crowds. (click the photos above for the link).

San Antonio Wedding Consultants has more information on their blog about additional events, which are FREE, if you'd like to go to the general admission times vs the Power Hours.

July 4, 2010

Our first couple to be engaged here at the ranch just had their beautiful Sunday morning wedding this past weekend. If you didn't get a chance to read about how Chad proposed on a very cold day by the Guadalupe River below our bluff, you can check it out here and see some photos I snapped for them.

The Marquardt Ranch did their flowers for their wedding. Cris, the bride, was looking for simple and delicate bouquets with a touch of indigo blue to match her 8 bridesmaids' dresses.

Their ceremony was at 10:30am therefore we set up the location a little differently so that the whole ceremony was in the shade against the morning sun. It was a beautiful day!

Photos by West Vita Photography www.westvita.com