Texas Hill Country Wedding: Sarah + Bart

Texas Hill Country is home for me. It's where my sisters and I spent most of our childhood, which made it  the perfect setting for my older sister's wedding.

20 years ago, Sarah and Bart met outside our parents' church in Bandera, TX.  They became friends until Bart went off to college and they lost touch. In 2012, their friendship rekindled over Facebook and grew into a relationship. When they said I do, it was gorgeously placed on a hill overlooking the Texas countryside.

Many items throughout the wedding were DIY by the Bride, Groom, and the Mother of the Bride and her friends. The collaborative efforts were impressive and cohesive!

DIY details included: the sign in table that was an old post office sorter they restored and personalized, a wooden sign they made for the guestbook, two old windows that were transformed and now hang in the couples home, and the mother of the bride created hand drawn coloring books for the kids.

From the Bride:
"I really enjoyed putting everything together and it was awesome to see how it all created our style. Hearing people say how gorgeous our wedding was is just the best compliment."

When Sarah looks back on their wedding day, she's happiest to remember...
"That it all came together in the end, how beautiful the day was, and that I got to marry my best friend."

Sarah's advice for other brides:
"Don't let one small thing (or person) affect your day, because in the end, you are marrying your best friend and it's going to be beautiful - and it will be a funny story to look back on.

Also, don't be afraid to barter or bargain shop for what you want!"

While our grandmother's wedding dress from the the 1950s was too damaged for any of us to wear, she still wanted us to use a piece of it in each of our weddings. Sarah wrapped her bouquet in the sleeve. Above our grandmother is reunited with a part of her dress.

Guest Count: 115
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Ring Mountain Event Center
Photographer: Allison Jeffers Wedding Photography
Planner: Megan Scurlock, Locklane Weddings & Events
Guitarist: Joe Sanchez
Florals: Mother of the Bride, Bride's Friend
Baker: Leticia Valdez
DJ: Sheridan Productions, DJ Fred
Hair & Makeup: Amanda Teel
Officiant: Rick Mitchell
Catering: JimmyLyn's Catering
Videography: Reel Texas Productions
Dress: Bought at a boutique in Mexico

Rich Fall Colors at Loveless Barn: Stephanie + Tyler

Last fall, I had the pleasure of coordinating Stephanie and Tyler's wedding at Loveless Barn. These two were a breeze to work with! They were very hands-on, from pulling together vintage teapots for the centerpieces to a run-through banner for their exit. When choosing details, they were always confident in their decisions. And as you can see for yourself, this resulted in a lovely wedding with lots of great vendors. I fell in love with their color scheme of navy, grey, and orange, while Lauren created my favorite sunflower arrangements! I hope you love it and this sweet couple too!

Their first look was so cute! Limited on locations, the elevator was a unique twist.

Stephanie and Tyler opted for a traditional church ceremony, but mixed it up a bit by showing a video of their love story just before exchanging their vows. Here's a little about their story and why they chose to marry in the fall:

"We got engaged mid November 2012 and knew we would like to get married in either the spring or fall. Since Spring 2013 was a little to soon for us as far, as planning went, we decided on the fall. We didn't want to wait until Spring 2014 either! We were excited because fall in Tennessee is beautiful and the weather wouldn't be too warm or too cold."

We asked Stephanie what makes her smile the most when she looks back on her wedding, here is what she had to say:

"It's really hard to narrow it down to just one thing but I think the decisions we made about music help me focus on the best moments of our wedding. Tyler and I discussed what songs we would use really early on in the planning process and wanted to make sure we had the perfect songs for each moment. Music is something we both enjoy a lot and has been a big part of our relationship. We chose Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors' song "Hung the Moon" as the song for my entrance. I'll never forget what Tyler's face looked like while I walked to him. He had the biggest smile and was so joyful. I love the pictures from that moment! We've been to a couple of Drew Holcomb shows since we got married and it is so special to hear that song performed live and think back to one of the best moments of our lives!"

Stephanie has some words of wisdom for other brides:

"At the end of the day, as long as your married, everything will be perfect. All the planning and preparation done beforehand is definitely important, but on your wedding day trust your planner and yourself that everything will be taken care of!
Also, don't leave your contact information with every single vendor you talk to at a bridal show. You will be even more overwhelmed with decisions if you do!"

"Also...deciding to use a planner was one of the best decisions I made in the whole planning process. I always had someone with lots of experience to bounce ideas off of, ask for advice/etiquette tips, vent to, keep me on track, go to vendor meetings with, and overall trust that everything on my wedding day would be executed exactly as I dreamed it would be!"

Guest Count: 177
Ceremony Venue: Bellevue Church of Christ
Reception Venue: Loveless Barn
Photographer: Elijah Thomen Photography
Planner: Megan Scurlock,
with Catalyst Weddings & Events
Rentals: Nashville Audio Visual via Loveless
Florals: LMA Designs
Videography: Details Nashville
Bride's Cake: Victor Kline
DJ: High Tone Entertainment
Hair & Makeup: Carty Harike & Michelle Keil
Officiant: Buddy Reeder, groom's grandfather
Catering: Loveless
Dress: Mackenzie Michaels from The White Room in Lebanon
Getaway Car: Matchless Transportation