Today’s wedding comes from the beautiful Texas Hill Country! The bride and groom did of beautiful job of keeping their outdoor wedding sophisticated and seasonal while incorporating the culture of Texas. I love the simplicity of their ceremony venue and the reception decor is rustic and stylish. And how darling is their dessert bar with the monogrammed napkins and mini pecan pies? Enjoy this wedding from the Lone Star State! xoxo, Jessica

Kristen + Bradley

April 11, 2014

Georgetown, TX | Gabriel Springs

What was your budget?

$20,000 total

$3,500 Photography

$5,000 Venue

$2,500 Dessert bar

$2,000 Flowers

$750 Wedding coordinator

$600 Make-up & hair

$700 DJ

$500 wedding invites

$2,500 Decorations & misc.

$2,500 catering & food

How many guests did you have?

135

What creative or personal aspects did you include in your wedding?

My mom and I hand made all of our ‘thank you’ gift bags as well as made ‘Texas’ welcome bags for all of the out of town guests. Bradley and I wrote our vows and I had all of the music sung and played guitar by my best friend and bridesmaid- Laura Mock.

What was the biggest thing you did to save money?

I made my own wedding invitations, decorations & gift bags.

What’s the best advice you have for planning your wedding now that you’re on the other side?

Have a backdating calendar and work with a reputable wedding coordinator especially if you are an ‘out of town’ bride (in which, that was me).

What was your biggest splurge?

Honeymoon 🙂

What was your favorite detail?

My husband and I writing our own vows. I asked my Husband what his favorite detail was and he said: my dress 

What is the most memorable moment of your day?

The ceremony.

VENDORS

Photography : Addison Studios • Flowers & Décor :  Six Pence Floral Design, LLC • Music & DJ : Tunes Across Texas • Venue : Gabriel Springs • Make-up : Houston Make-up Artistry • Caterer : Heart of Texas BBQ • Wedding Coordinator : A Bunch of Weddings •  Dessert Bar: Hill Country Cupcakes • Rentals : Illusions • Dress : Terry Costa  • Tuxes : Vera Wang