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2 LLANO ESTACADO WINERY // SUMMER 2022 Contents 8 16 MAKE A IMPRESSIONSTELLAR 22 PERFECTING YOUR CAKE WITH CAKE FLOWERS 32 THE QUEEN OF HEIRLOOMS 8 LANDON & MORGAN 12 ADDISEN & BRADEN 18 ASHLEY & JOHN 24 LEA ANN & BRENT 28 REBECCA & ZACK 34 MEAGAN & KONNER 12 18 24 28 Featured Couples
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REAL WEDDINGS
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COVER FEATURE LANDON & MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHER: KARSON CALAWAY PHOTOGRAPHY 9LLANOESTACADOEVENTS.COM
10 LLANO ESTACADO WINERY // SUMMER 2022 VENUE Llano Estacado Winery PHOTOGRAPHER Karson Calaway Photography FLORAL Havilah Floral CATERING H‑E‑B True Texas BBQ DJ Conrad Saucedo CAKE My Sweet Insanity DRESS Lillie’s Bridal MAKEUP FPxBeauty – Faith Perkins THE TEAM
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THE WEDDING OF ADDISEN & BRADEN PHOTOGRAPHER: BG PHOTOGRAPHY 13LLANOESTACADOEVENTS.COM
14 LLANO ESTACADO WINERY // SUMMER 2022 VENUE Llano Estacado Winery PHOTOGRAPHER BG Photography FLORIST The Fig & Flower, Co. DJ Platinum DJ WEDDING GOWN WED Bridal Boutique BRIDESMAID DRESSES Azazie THE TEAM
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/ STATIONERY /
Receiving a beautiful invitation creates anticipation and excitement for your special day, and is the perfect way to ensure your invited guest’s attendance. The wedding invitation is the very first impression your guests will have about your wedding. It will set the tone of your event and help your guests to understand what the expectations are when it comes to their attire and behavior. First impressions are important and lasting, and your wedding invitations will set the stage for your guests to enjoy and share blissful memories of your special day!
• Details: Ribbon, Seals, Stamps, Illustrations, Photos, etc.
A complete wedding invitation suite includes:
Your wedding invitation is the one piece of your wedding that every guest is guaranteed to see and keep.
Make A Stellar ImpressionbyKarelyBrinton
• Outer Envelope (to protect the suite)
• Inner Envelope (A pristine inner envelope makes a great impression and is the best way to include an envelope liner, to avoid tearing when opening.)
• Belly Band - beautifully holds all the cards together and ensures that no important details are left behind inside the envelope.
• Main Invitation Card
• Reception/Ceremony Details Card • Directions/Map Card • RSVP Card + Self Addressed Envelope
• Hotel Accommodations Card
Making your wedding invitation informative is not something to be overlooked. It is vital that information such as location, times and other significant details are incorporated. Guests may be traveling long distances and may need to plan their trip in advance. Other details you may want to include that will ensure a stress free day for your guests might include measures taken to support diet preferences, disability facilities, or other factors that may need to be considered in Theadvance.wedding invitation is not the only stationery you will need. Other items you may consider are: Before the wedding: • Bridal Shower Invitation • Bridal Shower Thank-You Cards • Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Invitation • Rehearsal Dinner Invitation • Welcome Dinner Invitation At the wedding: • Ceremony Program • Escort Cards • Place Cards • Table Number Cards • Menu Cards • Menu Cards • Signage (Instructional or decorative) After the wedding: • Thank You Cards Your wedding invitation is the one piece of your wedding that every guest is guaranteed to see and keep. Allow your wedding stationery to contribute to the beauty and success of your special day! Brin Design Wedding www.brindesign.studioStationery@brin.stationery
THE WEDDING OF ASHLEY & JOHN PHOTOGRAPHER: KAYLA SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY 19LLANOESTACADOEVENTS.COM
20 LLANO ESTACADO WINERY // SUMMER 2022 VENUE Llano Estacado Winery PHOTOGRAPHER Kayla Smith Photography FLOWERS House of Flowers CAKE Simply Decadent RENTALS Spoil Me Rotten LIMO White Knights Limousine CATERING Campisis DJ Music to the Maxx DAY OF COORDINATING Hailey Rotenberry THE TEAM
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CAKE FLOWERS
The wedding cake is a classic part of the wedding. From the cutting to the “cake smash”, it’s a fun way to celebrate the wedding and is actually a symbol of good luck and hope to the couple. However, how should you design your cake? What should it look like? Inside it must be delicious, but the guests are going to see the outside too! The cake can be a centerpiece and fun focal point of the wedding, but how do you make that delectable count? Cake flowers are the answer! There are so many different ways to make that cake look like a showstopper and a few simple flowers can really make all the difference! Choosing the cake flowers depends on the theme because the possibilities are ultimately endless. Wanting a boho minimalist vibe? Have your florist throw some dried grasses on there. Going for a wildflower vibe? Your cake can show it. Summer garden party wedding? Your cake can indicate that too! The flowers help to showcase the colors and theme of the wedding in many ways, and adding that element to the cake is always a good idea! As far as design goes, talk to your cake decorator and see if they would like to put the flowers on the cake before asking your florist to do it. The cake is the baker’s masterpiece and you want to keep it that way! However, we would suggest asking the florist for the flowers whether or not the cake decorator decides to do it. That way there is harmony throughout all the florals in the wedding! If the cake decorator is fine with the florist doing the flowers, make sure they know they will be the ones doing it so they can be there and coordinate when the cake arrives! Whatever cake flowers you decide to do... remember that it can be the finishing touch to the wedding and a fantastic focal point for all the guests! It is well worth the couple extra dollars to make your cake really stand out!
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By Katie Huntley, Rose + Thyme Floral
Perfecting your cake with
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THE WEDDING OF LEA ANN & BRENT PHOTOGRAPHER: HAYLY HEXT PHOTOGRAPHY 25LLANOESTACADOEVENTS.COM
26 LLANO ESTACADO WINERY // SUMMER 2022 VENUE Llano Estacado Winery PHOTOGRAPHER Hayly Hext Photography CATERING, CAKE Market Street on 98th FLORALS Sandy Shannon BAND Alma Quartet MAKEUP Love Struck Artistry THE TEAM
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THE WEDDING OF REBECCA & ZACK PHOTOGRAPHER: STUDIO J PHOTOGRAPHY 29LLANOESTACADOEVENTS.COM
30 LLANO ESTACADO WINERY // SUMMER 2022 VENUE Llano Estacado Winery PHOTOGRAPHER Studio J Photography BRIDAL ATTIRE David’s Bridal CAKE My Sweet Insanity by Mandy DJ Bo Garaza FLORALS All Things That Bloom by Carol HAIR & MAKEUP Reid Scroggins THE TEAM
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/ JEWELRY / “The Queen of Heirlooms”
Keep classic style as the center foundation of your ring. You’ll never regret it.
by Julianne Libutti CEO Life + Jewels
Before you pick out or design your wedding ring, we believe it’s important to change the way you think about this crowning piece of fine jewelry. We like to call wedding rings the “Queen Heirloom”. An heirloom is: “A valuable object that has belonged to a family for generations.” So shift your thinking to understand.. the moment your wedding ring is created, your first family heirloom is born! So while you are enjoying it every day of your life, your daughters and granddaughters will also be noticing it, they will love it too. And someday, it will actually belong to one of them! Keeping the end in mind as you start out on your engagement ring journey is important, and will help you to see this choice in more of a “long term” light. There are two things you should keep in mind while making this decision. First, steer clear of fleeting trends. And second, make sure it is a piece that really represents you, your love, and your story. Trends in jewelry are much like trends in fashion. Styles come and go quickly each year, while there always remains a steady classic standard underneath. As you decide on your ring, don’t make any quick or high pressure choices. If a style is catching your eye, make sure it’s not too high on the “trendy scale”. Even though you might love it today because it’s cutting edge and high fashion, a few years from now it might be out of style and dated.
One thing we highly recommend is designing a custom wedding ring. If you work with a company that specializes in custom engagement rings, the price will stay in line with what is available in jewelry stores. Working with a designer to add your favorite elements into your ring will ensure that it truly represents you and your story. The final piece will be completely one of a kind, and will tell your story through the generations. So take a deep breath, keep the big picture in mind, and don’t be rushed as you make this once in a lifetime decision. This, the Queen of all your family Heirlooms, will someday be a truly priceless reminder of you, your love, and the beginning of your story.
The second thing to remember is making sure your ring is the perfect fit for “you”. Each woman is completely unique, and as such, each wedding ring should be too! If you walk into a fine jewelry establishment and have only a handful of choices, be aware that you could be led to choose something that doesn’t really represent you.
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