1. Austin Weddings

    May 9, 2013

    Sorry for the lack of posts this week! After traveling on Tuesday, I came down with a fever and was resting up all day yesterday–not fun. I think I’m starting to feel better now though, so continuing on with Austin posts after Monday’s stunning wedding, I wanted to share a little recap of past Austin-area weddings I’ve featured. They are definitely some of my favorites!

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    The vintage plates and furniture were my favorites details at this Vintage Barr Mansion Wedding, photographed by Caroline + Ben.

    Austin Weddings on Something-Pretty.net Austin Weddings on Something-Pretty.netThe French Legation Museum was the perfect backdrop for this sweet couple’s French-Inspired Garden Wedding, photographed by Jessica Monnich Photography.

    Austin Weddings on Something-Pretty.netAustin Weddings on Something-Pretty.netThis Charming DIY Wedding was full of the prettiest handmade details, including the cutest bunting flags ever! Photographed by Nessa K Photography.

    Austin Weddings on Something-Pretty.net Austin Weddings on Something-Pretty.netOne of Austin’s best qualities is its proximity to the Texas Hill Country–it combines country beauty with the convenience of Austin vendors within easy driving distance. This Vintage Texas Hill Country wedding did just that, and as you can see from the pictures by Caroline Joy Photography, it turned out beautifully.

    Austin Weddings on Something-Pretty.net Austin Weddings on Something-Pretty.netAnd finally, Monday’s dreamy Classic Black Tie Wedding, complete with a gorgeous Vera Wang, some of the grandest venues in Austin, and stunning photography by The Nichols.

    Do you have a favorite?

    Love, Lisa



  2. Classic Black Tie Austin Wedding

    May 6, 2013

    Thrilled is an understatement when it comes to describing how I feel about posting today’s wedding. As I mentioned Friday, the next two weeks are dedicated to celebrating Austin, coinciding with my last two weeks of living in this amazing city. To kick it all off, I’m sharing my all-time favorite Austin wedding. Not only was the ceremony held at my favorite church in the city, the reception at the incredibly gorgeous Driskill Hotel was a black tie dream come true, the bride’s dress was breathtaking, and every sweet moment and detail was captured by my favorite Austin photographers–The Nichols. I have been following their work for years and am so honored to be sharing some of it today!

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    Thank you so much to The Nichols for the honor of sharing this truly gorgeous Austin wedding!

    Love, Lisa



  3. To Be Inspired

    May 3, 2013

    Cocktails and Desserts Birthday Party | Aelish Wilmot Photography

    For this week’s To Be Inspired post, I want to share the inspiration behind one of my favorite details at my birthday party. The champagne bar was one of the last things I set up, and when I finished, it didn’t look quite complete. I went back to my original inspiration board, and the picture that jumped out at me was the one below, with the framed gold heart, from a styled shoot I featured a few months ago. I combined this idea with the jaw-dropping glittery heart behind the dessert table at 100 Layer Cake blogger Amanda’s recent wedding to come up with the perfect finishing touch for the bar. All I did was cut a heart shape out of some gold glitter wrapping paper I had in my craft box from Paper Source, leftover from two Christmases ago and tape it to the wall. It took less than two minutes and is now hanging on the back of my bedroom door!

    Gold NYE Wedding Inspiration | nbarrett photography Amanda of 100 Layer Cake's wedding | Max Wanger{Top: nbarrett photography via Something Pretty, bottom: Max Wanger via 100 Layer Cake}

    On a personal note, today is my last day of classes!! I can hardly believe school is really done, and now that my cap and gown are hanging in my closet, it’s starting to feel more real than ever. The next two weeks on Something Pretty are going to be all about Austin as I soak in the end of my time in this incredible city. Have a great weekend!

    Love, Lisa



  4. Dress Envy

    May 2, 2013

    After BHLDN Week, I have a serious soft spot for all of the gowns I got to try on. Lita was one of them, and when I saw this picture, I literally gasped–Weber Photography captured its beauty flawlessly!

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    Don’t miss the incredibly intimate wedding this gown was a part of (only eight guests!) on Snippet and Ink.

    Love, Lisa



  5. May Bride

    May 1, 2013

    My sister and I had a book of celebrations from around the world when we were little, and one of our personal favorites was May Day. Both of us grew up never losing that special affinity for ribbons and spring flowers, so I couldn’t resist putting together this inspiration board for her today! I think the result is modern English countryside feel with lots of muted pastels and a little bit of whimsy, and I would love to see it come to life in a real May wedding.

    May Bride{Bride and groom: Coco Tran via Grey Likes Weddings| Flower girl: Manchik Photography via Green Wedding Shoes| Paper: Abby Jiu Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs| Cake: Erin Hearts Court via Style Me Pretty| Bridesmaids: Jose Villa via Elizabeth Anne Designs| Champagne bucket: Home Mag| Ribbon wand sendoff: Corbin Gurkin via Southern Weddings| Chair ribbons: Readyluck via Ruffled}

    What do y’all have planned for this month? I’m finishing up school this week, going to Syracuse for a long weekend, and graduating on the 17th!

    Love, Lisa