My Vendors

Venue: Phillips Event Center

We went with the Phillips Event Center here in Austin. It's a venue that is newish into the wedding business. Our ceremony will be held outside on their patio, with the reception following inside the ballroom.  We chose this place because it had a big ballroom sufficient for a great dance floor and all of our guests.  Plus we wanted the site to have a space outside for the ceremony. This is Austin. It's beautiful, and we wanted the outdoor beauty of Austin to be part of our big day.


Day-of Coordinator

My planner/day-of coordinator is Rachel Stepanov with Buon Affare Events. So far she's been great. I hired her to help me find my venue. She helped me find tons of places still open on my date, which was less than 8 months out when I hired her.  She will be helping me out on my big day so I can actually try to enjoy it!


Videography--Laurel Video Productions

My videographer is Laurel Video Productions. Mr. Laurel is actually the father of one of my bridesmaids, Liz.  Big thanks to them for agreeing to capture my big day for me!

Photographer--Sprague Photography

My photographer is Scott Sprague with Sprague Photography.  He'll be doing an engagement session for us when it warms up, and then our day-of photography.  His prices were really great, and he's a very easy-going, easy to talk to guy. We're looking forward to working with him in the next few months!

Caterer--Crave Catering

So, after contacting a few places and scheduling a couple tastings, we've finally decided on Crave for our catering needs.  We're working with Leslie, and she is great! She worked with me from the ground up on the menu. I had no idea what we wanted when we first talked. She created a brilliant menu after talking to me. But when we finally decided on the direction we wanted to take with the food, she reworked the whole thing.  The food at the tasting was amazing!  We're really looking forward to full sized portions of those two meat entrees on our big day!

ETA: Per the request of my good friend Jules, here is a sampling of what is on the menu:
2 of our apps: Crostini with Mozzarella & Sun Dried Tomato Pesto; Mini Sausage Dogs served with Blueberry Mustard
Entrees: Grilled Chicken with Tropical Salsa of Mango, Pineapple & Strawberries; Citrus Beef Steak served with Pan Sauce Reduction


Florist--The Glass Fountain

I went with Rebekah with the Glass Fountain for my flowers. She had really great suggestions, and her prices were unbeatable.  I love the work on her site, and I'm looking forward to seeing my bouquet!


DJ--Austin Wedding Jookbox

We booked Stephen with Austin Wedding Jookbox to DJ our ceremony and reception!  Robert and I met Stephen and his wife Beverly at a small bridal fair and talked to them for nearly half an hour. Stephen was really energetic and it sounded like he really understood what we were going for and could deliver.  We think this was a great find at an otherwise uneventful bridal fair!