Rio Plaza, Downtown San Antonio- May 2011

Kathryn and Brant were married on May 2011 at the Rio Plaza in downtown San Antonio, Texas. It was a beautiful wedding as the couple said their I-dos on the rooftop, overlooking the city. Check out some of the photography that was provided by The French Connection!

Witte Museum, San Antonio- March 2011

On March 2011, Holly Keyt and Colin Son were married at the Witte Museum, here in San Antonio. Their reception was held in one of the ballrooms at the Witte, while the ceremony was held in the beautiful courtyard. The bride and groom had their first dance to "Make You Feel My Love", the same song Colin proposed to.

Instead of a traditional wedding cake, the couple had different cakes on antique stands at every table. In place of table numbers, guests were guided to their seat by the name of the cake that sat on that table.

The wedding is featured on Style Me Pretty! Go check it out and leave a comment. They love to hear what you think over at Style Me Pretty.

Below are a few photos from the wedding. Thank you to Perez Photography!

These adorable postcards were attached to welcome bags that the bride and groom put together for their out of town guests.

These beautiful paper flowers were handmade by the mother of the bride! The rustic sign was custom made to guide the guests to the ceremony location on the museum grounds.

Succulants were used as both placecard holders and gifts for the guests to take home at the end of the night.

Vendors:
Venue: Witte Museum
Wedding Planner: Tracy French – The French Connection
Caterer: Page Barteau
Floral: The French Connection
Menus, Programs and other print work: The French Connection
Photo Booth: Boothography
DJ: The French Connection
Ceremony and Cocktail hour Music: The French Connection
Dinner Music: Monte Vista Strings
Linens: BBJ

The Argyle Club, San Antonio- March 2011

On March 2011 Megan Maund and Corby Houser were married at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church. Their reception was held at the gorgeous Argyle club.

It was truly a big, Texas wedding. The bride and groom's recessional song for the ceremony was The Eyes of Texas. They hosted 700 guests from all over Texas. They even hosted UT's Bevo, who was there to take pictures with everyone!

Check out the link below to see a video of the event. Our Wedding Video did a great job:
Maund-Houser Video
Here are a few pictures of the wedding. Thank you to David Sixt Photography.

Box Invitations

Check out these super cute boxed invitations that we put together for our client whose wedding is coming up in June!

They were able to be shipped just like this.

These invitations are for a destination wedding, so the bride wanted to bring the feeling of the beach to her guests before they have even arrived.

This is a map of the island that was printed on the back of the schedule of events. It is vintage inspired and adorable.

The response card is a postcard. We sent it with the postage already on it, so the guests just needed to fill it out and send it back. So easy!


We cannot wait for the other exciting things we get to do for this truly original wedding!

Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine

I am thrilled to announce that I was selected as one of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons A-List planners on newsstands now.

La Orilla Del Rio Ballroom, San Antonio- April 2011

We had a beautiful wedding this past weekend at the La Orilla Del Rio Ballroom downtown. The bride and groom, Amber and Rob, chose some truly unique and personal touches for their big day.

The couple had a truly unique unity ceremony during the wedding. They exchanged the traditional candle lighting or sand ceremony with a Wine Box. The wooden box was handmade as a gift from the father. The wood was from the oak tree that stood in the backyard of the house Amber grew up in. It was accompanied by two glasses and a bottle of wine, which they placed inside during the ceremony. The bride, groom, and pastor each hammered one golden nail to seal the box. They will open the box in 5 years to celebrate the aging of their marriage together. This tradition is inspired by the first miracle Jesus performs in the Bible, which was turning water into wine at a wedding.

Instead of a traditional cake, they went with a tower of red velvet and cream cheese cupcakes, with a small round cake on the top. The guests enjoyed dancing the night away. They also had a lot of fun playing with the props at the photobooth.

One very special touch the bride and groom added was the gift they gave their guests. Amber and Robert sat down and picked out all of the songs that were meaningful to them and had a CD made. The songs picked were those that played at special moments in their relationship. They even had the song that was playing when they first met!

All-in-all it was a high energy event and we are so happy that we got to be a part of it.

San Antonio Fiesta 2011!!!!!

Weddings are not the only events we love planning here at The French Connection. We love planning every year for Fiesta, too! We have planned some fun parties for this great tradition.

Come out and visit us. We will be a few of the many with a plate full of great food in one hand and a margarita in the other!!

Bright Shawl Ballroom, San Antonio- February 2011

Tiffany and Raymond were married on February 2011. The ceremony was held at the beautiful Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, and the reception took place at the Bright Shawl Ballroom. Tiffany was one of many brides who takes advantage of the individual services that we offer. The French Connection provided the photography for Tiffany's wedding. Just look at that picture of the wedding bands in her flowers! The church provided great lighting for wonderful pictures.

Our photographer was able to capture their special day perfectly. Just look at how happy they were! Now that the special day is over, Tiffany and Raymond will always have gorgeous pictures to remind them of all the fun that they had and the people who were there to celebrate with them.

Texas Wine Country

Whether or not you’re a wine lover, there are some new great ideas for weddings and engagement parties!

The Texas wine country is quickly growing and becoming more popular. A great place to host a wedding is at a vineyard in the Hill Country. There are a lot of fun options available when you do this. You can get a vineyard that is close to town and just rent out the space for the wedding, or you can even stay at the location overnight. There are many vineyards in Texas that now provide accommodations for you and your guests to stay there. Let your guests take a mini-vacation where they can enjoy beautiful grounds and fresh air. The scenery for your wedding photography is gorgeous. This can also be a great spin on having a wedding where you want to showcase your love for the Lone Star State.

You do not have to go to a vineyard to enjoy wine; you can do it in your own home or local restaurant! Why not have a wine-tasting for your engagement party? If you are a wine lover, this is a great activity to share with your family and friends. If you are not a wine lover, your wine-loving friends and family can help you pick out the wine for your wedding by giving you their opinions in a fun atmosphere. When you do the party at your home, you can hire a professional to come in and guide you through the tasting. Here is a good site that provides some great tips for the wine-tasting beginner: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/wine-tasting-party-101. Shhhhh, do not tell your friends about this, you can just surprise them with your impressive knowledge of wines! Here is a great website to start looking at the different vineyards to see which ones fit you and your vision for your big day: http://texaswine.com/.