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Featured Photographer: Once Upon a Time Photography
- by Stephanie
Special thanks to Once Upon a Time Photography who shared some of their work for our office. We have a large bridal portrait taken on our grand staircase and a great shot of the front of our building.
They have a wonderful special going on right now: Book your reception at Plaza Lecea and your photography from Once Upon a Time, and you will receive a complimentary engagement session! Check them out online: www.onceuponatimephoto.com or give them a call at 210.495.3686!
San Antonio Weddings Debut Party
- by Stephanie
Last night I ventured out to the annual San Antonio Weddings Magazine debut party with a couple of my coordinators (Adriana & Kelley). We had such a blast checking out the amazing decor provided by Botanika (Melissa is seriously talented!) and tasting the yummy bites from the Holiday Inn (the crab cakes were perfect). I think my favorite part of the whole event had to be the juice bar by The Lemonade Co. Their peach-banana frozen concoction was heavenly.
Lighting and music by Alusstra Events was wonderful as usual and we loved seeing the familiar faces of Limelight photographing all the beautiful event people. The lil San Antonio Weddings cookies by Elaines Custom Cakes & Cookies were awesome! We absolutely love the lounge furniture by The Lounge Concept–btw, they are super affordable!
All in all it was a fab time. Mingling with some of San Antonio’s finest wedding professionals is always a ton of fun.
From left to right: Specialty linens by Yarlen; Shimaliers by Theme Travelers; Centerpieces by Botanika
Wedding Flowers for Each Season
- by Stephanie
If you can spring for fresh flowers for your upcoming reception, we highly recommend it! There is no better way to add that extra flair to your wedding than with fresh flowers. Plus your reception space will be filled with the fresh aroma of these gorgeous additions.
A way to keep down costs for your fresh flowers is to purchase ones that are in season. You can even combine in-season flowers with flowers that are available year-round to make it more cost-effective. Here is a list of flowers that you can get all year round and by the season. Happy searching!
Year-round florals: 
Aster (if from Africa)
Gerbera (Gerber Daisy)
Winter (December-January)
Aster (US grown)
Filler foliage: Ivy, Holly, Baby’s Breath, Wax Flower, Hypericum Berries
Spring: March – May
Filler foliage: Banana leafs, Heather, Wax Flower, Baby’s Breath
Filler Foliage: Mint, Baby’s Breath
Fall: September – November
Filler foliage: Ornamental Cabbage, Hypericum Berries, Euonymus, Heather, Baby’s Breath & Wax Flower
We Heart Maihar Design
- by Stephanie
Being in the shadows of Austin and all of the amazingly creative work that comes of out that town, it is so refreshing to see a vendor team here in San Antonio that is far beyond their time. That team is Maihar Design and they produce completely unique 
and one-of-a-kind ring bearer pillows and flower girl wands.
Sister duo, Melanie Ford and Ashleigh Davis established Maihar Design in 2008. They have since exploded on to the wedding accessory scene and haven’t looked back yet. Soon to expand nationwide, Maihar Design pairs creativity with good business sense to offer brides a chic alternative to the cookie-cutter pillows seen in bridal boutiques, out-of-date catalogs and online showrooms.
Even better, these pillows are not only distinctive, they are gorgeous! Meticulously crafted, the pillows combine lightweight linen, embroidered silk and textural weaves and are all trimmed with the highest quality grosgrain ribbon. These pillows exude style, modern design and unparallel craftsmanship. Not only are you getting a product that will WOW your guests as your little man walks down the aisle, it’s definitely something you can showcase in your home afterwards (what a great memento from your wedding!).
Their current collection couples traditional and ornate design into a 10” square pillow. You can view the collection and purchase these pillows online at Etsy. You can find them this fall in San Antonio’s own Bella Bridesmaid store that will open in Alamo Heights this September. Maihar Design’s Summer 2009 collection will be debuting soon and these smaller, 8” square pillows are quirky and whimsical with new color combos—different shades of pink paired with lime green and more!
In addition to the pillows, Maihar Designs also offers flower wands for your delightful little flower girls! These fabric wands are made from a quality silk material and are hand-sewn. Their colors and design will correspond with several of the pillow lines. Can’t you just see your adorable little ring bearer and flower girl walking down the aisle now?
Till next time…
