It was the party of all part-ays!   The event was on Thursday night.  I am talking everyone in the San Antonio Wedding Industry was at this annual event that was hosted at the beautiful La Fontana Event Center.  The editor of San Antonio Weddings, Todd Kabes, was right on target when he chose this beautiful wedding venue to host the annual event that celebrates those individuals who cherish opportunities to work with wedding clients.   A few of the vendors I met that left a stamp on my soul and were Breanna from Powerhouse Studios, Carol from Cakes by Carol, Mike from VHT, Elaine from Elaine’s Custom Cakes & cookies, Peggy from the Candy Lounge, and all the awesome people at An Event to Remember who provided a scrumptious dinner, decor, and table linens (all of which were accompanied by a genuine smile).  It was a party for all of us vendors who frequently are in attendance at super fab parties, every weekend, events that we document (in my case with photographic memories),  or construct, or host, or decorate, or cater, etc….  we call these super fab parties… San Antonio Weddings.  La Fontana Event Center, owned and operated by my cheerleaders, Cesar and Nancy Trivino, left no detail unturned, nothing but perfection from the floor to the ceilings, to the gazebo, to the bar.  Beautiful silk fabric draping adorned the eating areas, the chairs, and matching table linen, bouquets, and place settings accented the tables. 

Each table was filled with passionate people talking with giddy excitement of their business and love they have for brides and the grooms to be.  The energy was contagious and warmed my soul.  If you ever want to have a fabulous wedding, I’m telling you, get married in this South Texas sweet city of culture, perfection, and detail.  We call this home, or San Antonio. 

I met so many fabulous people that evening whose energy was palpable and truly extraordinary craftsmen (and craftswomen…if that is a word) in their field.  I just know  with my new found relationships, I am going to get lots of BFF’s.  I am a lucky girl, in a fabulous wedding industry. 

Cheers to brides and grooms, you are in good hands, when you have your nuptials in San Antonio!  

Beautiful Magazines added to the decor of the evening

Laughing, networking, dancing, and talking shop

Awesome flower arrangements by Events to Remember

San Antonio Weddings Magazine- Premiere Reading and so much more for all Brides!

This past weekend I had the pleasure of capturing memories of my new found friends and clients.  Tim and Briea beam of happiness and love.  Their feelings for one another was palpable and made everyone who witnessed their nuptials feel a little more love  and desire to give a little more love.  The wedding guests cherished the couple.  We all laughed till bellies hurt when the best man mentioned that Tim is amazing, better than amazing….heck, “Who else could find a wife at Best Buy.”  You see Tim went to Best Buy (many moons ago) with his family to loiter and look at the many gadgets when he happened to see his soulmate.  This soulmate was Briea, a beautiful employee dawning the super fab blue and yellow emblem.  Tim made it a mission to not leave Best Buy until he met this girl, got her phone number, and took her out on a date.  I can’t help to  wonder if he bought a TV, VCR, some CD’s, and maybe even a vaccuum as he made attempts to get closer to her proximity…haha!  Tim I applaud your efforts on that day, because now you have the “Best Mrs.” at your side for the rest of your life.  Now that is a bargain and she is a keeper!

Hugs to you both for allowing me to share in such a wonderful day, a day that celebrated what you mean to one another today…. and forever.

Now for some favs…

I always try to encourage couples to participate in a “love at first site photoshoot”…. it is always best, and still exciting (evidence is below…giggle), to capture images before the ceremony so that the couples thoughts are on each other and nothing else…. just the journey of love, commitment and dedication that they are about to embark on.  These first moments are so real, so true, and my camera (and I) love to capture these moments… Real People.  Real Moments.  Real Life.

Briea and Tim chose to capture moments of them before the ceremony so that immediately after they could hug and greet guests.  They did indeed have a perfect plan!   My camera caught this special time

I realized a long time ago that these two were super smart and well educated, heck they just graduated from college (Briea with 2 degrees)  and  Tim from West Point, but I have to tell you…their wedding vows were beyond Shakespeare or any literature course.  This couple needs to write romance novels!  You would totally agree with me if you would have witnessed the exchange of vows.  

As we waited in the bridal room, I caught Briea reading all of her thoughtful hopes, dreams and wishes that she wanted to share with her husband.  When it was time for the ceremony, these words of love flowed ever so eloquently.  

These gorgeous flowers adored their gorgeous cake!  Wedding details are so beautiful and yummy!

The new Mr. & Mrs. gave a thoughtful gift to their guests…. a personalized  wedding bottle filled with some locally aged fabulous red or white wine.  

Cheers to a beautiful (inside and out) couple!