Professional Photo By: Harper Blankenship

Many couples feel more than a little intimidated when the many tasks of wedding planning start to stack up. While the length of your engagement period can affect the difficulty of making your dream celebration happen, even a long engagement can call for good organizational skills. For couples who want to minimize stress before their special day, Texas Old Town does offer an All-Inclusive Wedding Package. With this package purchased, you can dictate what you want for your celebration and have us find vendors and make arrangements! If you prefer to do the planning yourself, give yourself more than enough time to accomplish everything on your list. The more time you have, the more likely you are to secure the vendors you want for your wedding. Extra time also allows you to make adjustments or corrections if earlier plans need to be changed. (more…)

Professional Photo By: Harper Blankenship

When couples begin to plan the layout of their wedding reception area, they often set aside a portion of open space for dancing. While not every wedding includes dancing, it is a popular feature at weddings. When the dance floor is especially lively, it can sustain a festive mood throughout the remainder of your night, which can be of value even to those who choose not to show off their dance moves. Setting aside ample room for dancing is just one matter to address if you want your night to feel festive. You should also think about what music you want playing during your reception, and who should provide it. You also want to think about how you can entertain those guests who resist the call of  even the most enticing dance floor. (more…)

Professional Photo By: A. Gamble Photo

You can expect to enjoy plenty of wonderful moments throughout your wedding, but will you have time to enjoy everything you have planned for your event? Setting a schedule can give you a clear picture of what your day will be like, and how much time you will have for different events . Having an outline of events can be particularly helpful during the reception, which will see you enjoy a mix of formal moments and more casual celebrations. Once you know what you want to do with the time available to you, the challenge will be keeping your evening on track. While some couples choose to manage things themselves, you may want to consider using an event coordinator to keep the evening consistent with your plans. (more…)

Professional Photo By: Pine and Blossom Photography

You may be physically far away from someone you are close to, but that does not mean you feel emotionally removed from them. Many people will have at least one person in their life they want in their wedding party who lives far enough away to make personal interactions difficult. While this does not mean they are not right for the role of a groomsman or bridesmaid – or even the role of best man or maid/matron of honor – it can affect some pre-wedding matters. In this situation, you can collaborate with people to see how much time they can dedicate to seeing you in person before the event, or accept that they will simply not be available for everything. You should also look for ways to make their visit easier, particularly when they arrive for the wedding itself! (more…)

Professional Photo By: Weddings By Tony And Elena

While some couples choose a wedding date that has personal significance, many look for something that falls into a traditional “wedding season.” For outdoor weddings in particular, it can be exciting to have a date at a time when everything is in bloom, but you may find that a fall or winter celebration has advantages worth considering. Less conventional dates can inspire different looks for your venue, and open you up to different food and drink offerings. On a practical level, choosing an uncommon wedding date may make it easier for you to find wedding vendors who tend to be in demand. While your wedding can feel magical at any time of year, choosing a date that best fits your image for the ideal celebration can offer truly attractive advantages. (more…)

Professional Photo By: Angela King Photography

After a beautiful wedding ceremony in the splendor of Texas Hill Country, your guests can join you and your partner to further celebrate your special day at your reception. The reception, while more relaxed than the ceremony, still calls for considerable planning, as well as smart decorating touches. One thing to focus on is how your tables are arranged and decorated. The right decorations help you sustain your wedding theme, and create a festive mood. The layout of your space can facilitate movement so people can mingle, or make their moves to the bar area or dance floor. Of course, after you have your layout, you will have one other challenge when it comes to seating – deciding where all of your guests should be placed! (more…)