Vintage Villas on Lake Travis continues to be our most popular destination for weddings!  The beautiful views that Vintage Villas brings of the west setting sun are breathtaking and it’s easy to see it’s attractiveness.  More importantly, the staff that works out at VV are the most accommodating and friendly we have worked with.  Caroline and Jason’s wedding happened on a very rare day when Austin decided to get just a few drops of rain in the middle of very long drought.  I thought this was very unique and special, and I think they felt that way as well.

Tina and John had a very sweet wedding out at Nature’s Point. Photography was provided by Sweet Caroline Photography, one of our favorite photographers in Austin! With ceremony in the Garden, and the reception following on the deck over looking beautiful Lake Travis, Nature’s Point once again provided a dream wedding for the happy couple!

Even though we all know in Austin, Texas it only snows once or twice a year and the date is hardly predictable enough to plan your winter wedding on a beautiful snowy day, that doesn’t mean you can’t get a gorgeous white winter wedding. Aside from the striking winter decorations available to suit the winter theme, there are many trends that I am absolutely enjoying as a guest of the wedding. Besides, the snow here is much more likely to be sloshy sleet, anyway.

Trend #1: Hot Chocolate Bar

This one is self explanatory and delectable. We are seeing a lot of winter weddings offer not only the regular bar with trendy drinks involving winter flavors like peppermint and cinnamon or eggnog, but a bar with hot chocolate and marshmallows in mugs! It keeps the hands and stomach warm and is a wonderful alternative for those guests who have to drive home safely!

Trend #2: Silver accents opposite lace

As one might expect, silver reminds people of snow, icicles and winter, so we’ve been seeing whites and silvers and greys in every decoration surrounding the day, from bridesmaids dresses and jewelry to table settings and invitations. True, the closer your event is to Christmas and New Years, the more white/black themes we see coming into play, which is always in and always classy, but unless you’re intentionally playing up the holiday instead of your special day, we like the silver, whites and ivories better.

Trend #3: Poinsettias and Holly

Your wedding is in winter, so why try to hide that with summer flowers? We love seeing these winter berries and flowers around if your theme is tone-on-tone, they work so well opposite the icicle white and silver colors. The poinsettias are rich, warm and smell wonderful and the Holly adds the benefit of 2 rich colors for a stunning contrast.

Trend #4: Baked Goodies

Gingerbread men, s’mores and white coated candy bars have been popping up like crazy in the most recent of winter wedding trends. Chocolate with peppermint and nutella with a hazelnut frozen to a spoon for stirring into warm drinks have also been a hit as either a table goodie for your guests or a party favor to take home.

Trend #5: Blanket Favors

This is my favorite. It have only seen it at a few receptions, but I believe the idea is growing on people. The couple provided white fleece blankets for the guests (granted, not for every single person but for every group of people who came together) with a tag that said “Bundle up cause ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside!’” with the idea that they would use it during the reception and take it home as their favor.

From time to time, we encounter couples with very special stories – Jenny and Tim were certainly one of those couples.  As you will see in the Star Hill Ranch based wedding video, Jenny’s family has a heritage of long distance relationships, starting with her Grandparents, then her Parents, and now continuing the tradition with Tim.  Jenny and Tim hadn’t actually lived in the same town when they came to be married, and in fact grew up and went through school on opposite sides of the world.  We love a good story, and the love between these two is one that is obviously built on communication and faith.  To top it off, these two were a pure pleasure to work with, allowing us to try some new idea’s for the video without complaint!  Please grab a tissue, and enjoy our newest extended wedding trailer with, Jenny + Tim!

Austin, TX – November 22nd, 2011 – TheKnot.com, the largest wedding website online, offers couples wedding planning tools, directories, and services to help plan every detail.  What makes the site so popular is that it provides wedding announcement websites, and extensive listings of venues, ideas, vendors, photographers, and videographers.  Each year, The Knot chooses vendors which exemplify the highest level of professionalism, reliability, and client satisfaction.  These selected vendors are known to go above and beyond expectations, and give an unmatched level of service and attention.

In our continued pursuit of providing clients the highest level of satisfaction and service, The Wedding Theater is proud to announce being chosen for “The Knot Best of Weddings” for the second year in a row.  We couldn’t be more excited or honored to receive this award, and look forward to another year of capturing wedding memories.

Matt Montalvo is a Austin-based photographer who specializes in skillfully capturing beautiful weddings. Matt believes that rather than just shooting a series of impersonal pictures, he focuses on documenting the story of your wedding day with his camera, creativity, and passion. He takes a wide variety of traditional, candid, and posed photographs. Beyond the portraits, he looks for the little details that will make looking back on your wedding even more memorable. Matt personally handles every aspect of Matt Montalvo Photography. He will be the one taking photos on your wedding day, designing your album, and answering your e-mails. He offers an unmatched level of customer service, allowing you to have one less thing to worry about. Matt is able to create stunning images, while remaining unobtrusive, allowing you to enjoy your day without worrying about the photos. Matt is well-known by clients and other vendors as a kind, easy-going, professional who works hard to develop lasting positive relationships. When viewing his work, it’s clear that he has an eye for those moments that you will never forget.  Matt strives to candidly capture the moments of candid smiles, unbridled joy, and the beauty that is yours to remember forever in every detail.

When planning for your reception, it’s important to find a great DJ to entertain and emcee the conclusion to your big day. More importantly, you need to find someone who matches your tastes and can keep your guests dancing through the night. Greenbelt DJ Productions provides professional services beyond just playing music for your wedding.  They will help you select specific songs and generes, meet with you in person, mix tracks live, and ensure that your “must have” list is played and your “must nots” aren’t. One of my favorite services they offer, is the ability to listen and select music from their library of over 100,000 songs online before your wedding. This provides you the capability to truly customize your reception. They bring a high level of experience with over seven-hundred weddings in the past six years.  Beyond the music, they provide the highest quality lighting, microphones, and equipment. You can be sure that they’ll always go above and beyond to make your reception fun and stress free. There are two lead DJs, one the owner (pictured above) DJ Joel and the other is DJ Anthony (pictured below), both of whom are more than qualified to make this night custom designed special for you.

There couldn’t have been a better way for us to be introduced to our first wedding in Tyler, Texas than at this gorgeous summer afternoon lakeside ceremony. Jacey and Jason are such a great couple and their love and creativity was visible throughout the ceremony as we looked around. On one side of the ceremony the seats were old church benches painted white, while the other was theater seating! Rich with antique elements, set against an afternoon sky at the CharDans Villa Resort on Lake Palestine, this event left us anxious to do another project out there. The reception was even more evident in its uniqueness with every single chair or couch in the place mismatched without a partner. This truly was a one-of-a-kind wedding!

Vintage Villas has quickly become one of our hotspots as a wedding venue.  With its grand view of Lake Travis and the infamous sunset ceremony, Vintage Villas offers an amazing experience for couples to tie the knot.  Elizabeth and David had a dream night with their closest family friends in the Summer.  Check out this fun, exciting glimpse of their night!

The House on The Hill is a charming wedding and event venue located on a peaceful and secluded ten acre estate in Westlake Hills. Set atop one of the highest hills in the county, It features spectacular sweeping views of the Texas Hill Country from the walls of glass in its event hall,  elegant outdoor gardens, poolside deck, or the wrap-around porches.  Step out to the gardens and enjoy native limestone waterfalls. Take in the unique Southwest architecture featuring lofted ceilings, wood flooring and natural stone. With many amenities, House on the Hill can accommodate all aspects of your special day including ceremonies, receptions, and overnight stays for guests.  Overnight accommodations offers several picturesque cottages, with capacity for twenty guests. With the option for using your choice of catering and beverages, you can create a truly customized reception. With a capacity for up to 150 guests, House on the Hill is a perfect intimate setting for your special day!