San Antonio Country Club Brunch

Congratulations to Dr. Warren and Melissa Branch who were married at an early morning service at Sunset Ridge Church in Alamo Heights followed by a very lovely Brunch Reception at the San Antonio Country Club. The couple entertained approximately 200 of their closest family and friends. Surprise guest included a long time friend and business colleague Cindy Elly, of The Knot !

South By Southwest Film and Music

If you can't go to Hollywood, California you should at least go to Austin, Texas. Austin has become the hotspot for emerging documentary film makers and of course the mecca for great music talent. South By Southwest is coming to a close this week and showcased some of the latest film makers in the U.S. Winfield and his staff had a chance to see the latest technology and trends first hand. It's a great way to keep ahead of the crowd.

Wedding Planners - Do you really need one?

Yes!

However, do find the right one.

It's sad but true that wedding planners are probably the most under appreciated and under utilized aspect of the wedding process. There are so many variables and situations that will come up that need to be delegated to someone outside of family and relatives.
Reasons why:
You can't be in two places at the same time (ie. be setting up the reception and getting dressed)
You can't "cue" the music so you can proceed down the isle
You can't (shouldn't) be telling the caterer to charge (pour) the champagne so that your guests have their glasses ready for the toast

I could go on and on, trust me. Give them a chance. It's worth it.

Prime example: This weekends wedding. Bride and Groom, 45 guest total. La Villita Church, St. Anthony Hotel wedding Reception, Amber Hart: My Best Friend Wedding Consulting, result: FLAWLESS EVENT

San Antonio's wedding Hot Spot

Congratulations Allenson and Neal of Houston, TX who were married at Mission San Jose followed by a reception at the Southwest School of Arts and Crafts. The Craft Center seems to be San Antonio's hot spot for wedding receptions. It's beautiful interiors of limestone and breathtaking chandelier make it impressive for invited guests. Page Barteau catered the event and their staff added a fun flare. Always cheerful and helpful to the guests is a sign of good management. Craig of Atmosphere Entertainment kept the guest dancing, and dancing and dancing the night away. He really knows how to read the crowd. Not only is he a DJ he helps in every aspect of the wedding ensuring it runs smoothly. Great Job Craig!