Sammi & Chris 10.18.08

Our company has had the pleasure of working with many, out-of-town clients. I want to tell you about one of our October couples, Sammi & Chris Bonney. They were an absolute pleasure to work with. Much of Sammi and Chris' planning was done from afar (both are officers in the USAF), Chris in Ohio and Sammi in Japan. Everything turned out spectacularly!


Here are a few photos of the ceremony at Tarrytown United Methodist Church. The bride and groom were given a saber salute as they made their way out of the ceremony! With the fall season surrounding them, they enjoyed a display of pumpkins decorating the entire church lawn.



Later in the evening, during the reception at Mansion at Judge's Hill, Sammi and Chris maintained the tradition of the garter removal for the toss, but she surprised her groom with her proudly worn combat boots for everyone to see!



What a fun night. Guests danced the night away and said farewell with a sparkler send-off.

Many thanks to Yvonne Robles for these images!

Ashley & Kris 09.20.08

Ashley and Kris are an absolutely gorgeous couple. Their wedding and reception was held at the Rough Hollows Yacht Club & Marina in Lakeway.



They were joined by 120 of their closest friends and family on a beautiful Saturday evening. Ashley oversaw every detail closely and knew what she wanted for her big day. Everything turned out beautifully.



The couple said goodbye to their guests before departing on a farewell yacht voyage on Lake Travis.


These awesome photos were provided by Jona Blackwell at Forever Photography.

Updated Team Photos

Hey everyone,

The Bella Brown Weddings team got together with Whitney Lee Photo for a fun session. She was tons of fun to work with and patient with everyone.

We used one of her favorite locations, at SoLa on S. Lamar in South Austin. Take a look at some of the images. Whitney really knew exactly how to make us feel comfortable and kind of made us feel like rock stars!

The Knot Marketing Party 2008

Hey everyone!

Kelli and I have just returned from a very cool shindig put on by the Knot. We were able to meet more of the areas hottest vendors, along with some VIPs from the Knot.

We enjoyed great cocktails and savory appetizers while listening to jazzy music, and learning more about how to work best for you-- our clients!

Here's a photo of Kelli and I with Janet Scardino, President and Chief Marketing Officer for the Knot.

Reception Entertainment

Hello everyone!

I came across this while doing my daily internet surfing. What a hilariously fun idea! The bride and groom definitely seem to be having a great time, and hey isn't that what matters in the end?! Now, this may not be an option for everyone but it gives you an idea of the statement that can be made with every aspect of your ceremony and reception.

btw - the couple in this clip are actually a gamer and a gaming journalist, so this was right up their alley! Happy planning!

Spin the Wheel!!

Is anyone out there in color-limbo? Can't make a decision on the combination of your favorite hues? Well, try out the Color Wheel!

This great little tool will not only entertain you for hours (okay, maybe minutes) but it may help spark the creativity within you. Inspired by the traditional tool used by artists for many years, it combines different colors of the spectrum in order to see what makes an aesthetically pleasing palette.

Take a look at the combo we got our my spin! What do you think? We love it. What a burst of vibrant color!

Crazy... but True!

Ok everyone! We at BBWE enjoy everything beautiful, glamorous, and chic...but this one is a trend that we don't know how to feel about!

KVUE and Allure Magazine both recently did stories on a hot new beauty trend involving "doctor fish". Clients receive pedicures by having these little fish eat the dead skin from their haggered tootsies! Incredible!! Patrons swear that it is not only a unique sensation but also delivers great results.
{photo courtesy of Allure}

Bella first saw this beauty trend on one of her favorite shows last season, Ugly Betty. As far as we know, there are no salons in the greater Austin area that offer this service. Is there anyone out there that has indulged in this treat (we use that term loosely)? Tell us your thoughts! We'd love to hear about it.