Category Archives: Hill Country Wedding Venues

Romantic “Old World” Style Wedding at Contigo Ranch – Fredericksburg, Texas

Kaitlynn and Wade’s wedding was such a blast! Kaitlynn had a really specific vision for her wedding day and it was so much fun making that come to life. After a CRAZY year (for everyone on the planet) it was such a breath of fresh air to be a part of a CELEBRATION for such genuine and kind people. I love the way her invites turned out… check out those beautiful flowers and details in the print. The pretty silver tray we photographed on was her grandmothers, which is so special! They had generations of good taste in her family!

Contigo Ranch was the perfect place for her family and friends to celebrate.  Jen Dillender captured the joy and love in their hearts and faces and ALL the pretty details! Sarah Stip Videography was great to work with and I cannot wait to see the footage! Sunkissed and Made Up did her squad’s hair and makeup, and this Jenny Yoo bridesmaid dress  really did look amazing on all of them.

Viridian did the florals and really “wowed” everyone with this grounded arch. It looked dramatic and stunning but like it belonged there forever! 

See what I mean by “joy and love”? They look so genuinely happy! Now on to the partay…

The Painted Cake designed this beautifully detailed masterpiece. It was stunning.

And onto the reception shenanigans…. these are a few of my favorite moments!

Thanks to all of the vendors that made it possible!
Venue: Contigo Ranch
Catering: Cartewheels Catering
Planning & Design: Emily Burgess with Hill Country Bride
Photography: Jen Dillender
Videographer: Sarah Stip
Florals: Viridian
Cake: The Painted Cake
Table Linens: La Tavola Linen
Rentals: Whim Hospitality

Bright Charming Wedding at The Barn at Swallows Eve- Fredericksburg, Texas

Valisa & Ben’s hill country wedding at The Barn at Swallow’s Eve here in Fredericksburg, Texas was such a bright lovely occasion! Valisa chose a colorful and feminine palette that reflected her sunny sweet personality. Valisa & Ben chose to lodge and do their first look just down the road at Hoffman Haus, with transportation by the adorable Fredericksburg Trolley’s. They made a stop at the pretty Fredericksburg Library for a couple of photos on the way! Feather & Twine photography captured the day beautifully and were such a pleasure to work with. I can’t say enough about how amazing the flowers were by Sprout Flowers, well you can see for yourself!
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This teal chair at Hoffman Haus tied in perfectly with Ben’s tie and her ring box. I love when the venue happens to have pieces that incorporate perfectly with the palette! Thanks to Feather and Twine for including it in styling her shoes.
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We actually chose to use their typical cocktail hour spot for the ceremony. I just fell in the love with stucco modern fireplace and how it provided a really minimal backdrop for the organic arrangements that Sprout designed. Valisa’s parents had a special connection with a French antiques collector and were able to source all of the charming cast iron pots for the flowers.
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Ben’s suit was one of Valisa’s first choices for the wedding. The sky blue seersucker was perfect for the spring occasion. I love when couples choose a statement outfit for the groom. His suit really inspired the La Tavola Linen choices as well. The watercolor style painting on the cake by Sophie’s Bakery really tied the cake into the design of the event. I love how Sprout placed the real flowers to create a 3D continuation of the painting.
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Feather and Twine used the perfect sunset glow to capture these beautiful hill country wedding portraits in the field, just behind the venue!
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Venue: The Barn at Swallow’s Eve
Lodging: Hoffman Haus
Event Styling: Emily Burgess with Hill Country Bride
Photography: Feather & Twine
Florals: Sprout Flowers
Cake: Sophie’s Bakery
Transportation: Fredericksburg Trolley’s.
Table Linen:La Tavola Linen 

Here is the mood board I created for Valisa when we first started planning her wedding…. It’s so fun to see how the real wedding photos compare to our original vision. I think we nailed it! 

New Hill Country Wedding Venue – Altstadt Brewery in Fredericksburg, Texas

I’m so excited to be the FIRST to style and publish a shoot at this new amazing Hill Country wedding venue- Altstadt Brewery in Fredericksburg, Texas!
This place is just amazing. It’s a beautiful modern Bavarian space like no other in the Hill Country that fits so perfectly with the historic German tradition of the area. The owners spared no expense on the lavish details. The ornate wood carving on the fireplace, the beautiful windows and archways on the many patios, and all of the beautiful gold details. We actually did this shoot while the venue was still under construction, so we didn’t have the opportunity to get as many wide shots as we would have liked. However, I think these images will be enough of a teaser to entice you to visit in person and see the grandeur and taste the beer! Check out their contact info on my Hill Country wedding vendors page to set up a tour!

Viridian did these wonderfully textured centerpieces and that amazing greenery installation. Really, I honestly don’t think I’ll be able to picture this fireplace without the greenery now…

Check out the video of our shoot with James Headrick! 

Venue: Altstadt Brewery
Planning: Hill Country Bride
Styling & Planning Team: Hill Country Bride & Mayhar Design
Photography: Michelle Boyd Photography
Videography: James Headrick Creative
Floral: Viridian Design Studio
Tabletop & Chair rentals: Whim Event Rentals
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental -oatmeal velvet & chelsea napkin
Frames & Candlesticks: Bee Lavish
Hair & Makeup: Celissa Rae
Dress: Jenny Yoo
Tux: The Black Tux
Accessories: Dillards
Paper Suite: Isidore & Augustine
Models: Ashley Trappe & Jose Lebaron

Flirty & Fun Hill Country Wedding at Camp Waldemar

This was my first wedding at Camp Waldemar in Hunt, Texas and let me tell you, I am IN LOVE! This place is just the perfect weekend getaway. I mean can you get any better than summer camp for adults?!  Kate & Kevin’s day here was absolutely idyllic and it was such an honor to see her Waldemar family and come together around her. Amy Karp took these amazing photos from the weekend!

Look at the adorable flag they had made with their wedding logo! It flew the entire weekend at camp and the logo also appeared on the invitations, cocktail napkins, and custom koozies. I love it when things are so cohesive!

The most fun earrings ever! They were such a playful touch and fit Kate’s personality perfectly.

Kate is a designer and gave Kevin a sentimental piece of art, how sweet!

I just can’t get over all of these grown men crying. All of the sweet emotional moments!!

Kate Envisioned mixing modern Lucite details with the mountain cabin feel of the venue. I love how her hanging acrylic signs turned out! Her vision came to life so beautifully. She was such a beautiful bride and a talented designer!

Venue: Camp Waldemar 
Photography: Amy Karp 
Videography: Kale York 
Flowers: Sprout
Hair & Makeup: Weddings By Celissa Rae
Catering: Cartewheels 
Band: Mars Hill 
Rentals: Marquee Rentals 
Lighting: Class A Rentals 
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental

Moody Peach & Lilac Hoffman Haus Wedding

Lindsey & Cody’s April wedding at Hoffman Haus was such a fun palette to style! Lindsey came to me with the idea for this palette from a Jenny Yoo bridesmaids dress inspiration photo and it was so fun to bring to life. This palette could work in Spring, Summer or even Fall. Lindsey designed these invitations herself using Minted’s custom color matching service.

Viridian put together the perfect loose bouquet that incorporated succulents and blooms. I love the way the Fredericksburg limestone in the buildings at Hoffman Haus brings out these peachy tones in our palette.

These Anthropologie copper terrariums filled with lavender, brought the lilac color to the ceremony and smelled fantastic! Lavender grows really well here in the Hill Country and was a nice local touch.

I love to use these farm tables at Hoffman Haus for the head tables. They are so beautiful and unique!

Whew that dress! Mckenzie Baird was the wonderful photographer, i just love the way she uses light! Her images just feel so warm and cozy.

The linens were one of my favorite parts of this wedding! La Tavola’s lilac velvet print for the cake table and Trouseau Smokey Amethyst for the cocktail tables added the purple touches we needed in the Great Hall. I also just love the greenery on the drapes, just a nice little installation that looks so custom!

We ended the night with a little sparkler fun!

Venue: Hoffman Haus
Photographer: Mckenzie Baird Photography 
Planning & Styling: Hill Country Bride 
Catering: Otto’s 
Cakes: Sophie’s Bakery 
Hair & Makeup: Brandy Pate
Officiant: JR Nutt 
Music: Anthony Garcia

Modern & Romantic Fredericksburg Wedding Venue Editorial

I was so excited to meet Vicki & Mark Collins two years ago when they reached out to me about weddings in the Hill Country. I met them at their property here in Fredericksburg to look over the plans they had been preparing for the Hill Country Wedding Venue they had envisioned. Vicki is a designer out of Austin and Mark is builder, so their taste and eye for quality was quite refined; which you can absolutely see in their venue Sunset Ranch. It has been so cool to see this place come to life, literally from the ground up!

The color palette for this shoot was a base of whites with a soft touch of sky blue, but I wanted the florals to bring warmth in and add a touch of contrast. Our model Christine Pegany was the perfect choice for this palette with her lovely peaches and cream skin and dark mane. Brandi Pate styled this pretty lady with hair & makeup.  These earrings & shoes came from Dillard’s. You don’t have to be expensive to be lovely! Dillard’s is one of my favorite places to look for affordable accessories like this. Her dress came from Signature Bridal Salon in Austin. They were so incredibly helpful and their showroom selection is extensive! I have added them the Hill Country wedding vendors page, so you can check them out here! Lori Blythe photographed this shoot and knocked it out of the park. I just can’t get enough of her posing skills here. That close up earring shot with Christine is just so intimate and classy!

When we talked about doing a shoot to get some images out to the public, I immediately thought that we should be feature the windows as a statement in the indoor space. I envisioned a greenery installation that would really showcase the clean, airy open feel of the venue. And Voila! Viridian and a whole team of vendors helped make my vision come to life!

I could just eat up these luscious florals! Until Cartewheels brought out this beautiful food! Whim provided the tabletop (that plate/charger mix is still one of fav to this day). La Tavola Tuscany collection is on the table with a pretty little stripe napkin. Those pretty candles came from Anthropologie.

Then we got to do something we don’t normally get to do with shoots… We got to have a real party! This couple got married about a year ago and got all dressed up again for us to photograph them.We ate, we drank yummy cocktails and had a lovely evening!

Venue: Sunset Ranch
Stylist/Planner: Hill Country Bride
Photographer: Lori Blythe Photography
Floral: Viridian Design Studio 
Food/Drinks: Cartewheels Catering & Baron’s Creek Winery
Morning Model: Christine Pegany
HAMU: Brandy Pate
Dress: Signature Bridal Austin
Table Linens: La Tavola Fine Linens
Candles: Anthropologie
Flatware/Glassware/Plates: Whim Hospitality Rentals
Invitation Suite/Menu: Bobo Workshop
Jewelry/Shoes: Dillard’s

Springy Peach & Emerald Hoffman Haus Wedding

Happy 1 year anniversary to Kristy & Corey! This sweet springy wedding feature comes just in time for St. Paddy’s day with its emerald details and festive feel. Hoffman Haus was the perfect setting for this intimate wedding. Cartewheels Catering supplied the lovely cocktail style meal with lots of fancy bites and stylish charcuterie. The Flower Pail provided the peachy blooms (the ranunculus were stunning!) and Empire 6 brought the party!  Breanna McKendrick did a lovely job, as usual, on these photos and has earned a spot on my favorite vendors list! See her special spot here.

Pretty Pink & Red Wedding at Hoffman Haus

I got these photos back this week and was so excited to share them! This fall wedding at Hoffman Haus, photographed by Benjamin Garrett Photography, was filled with such happy colors and smiles. The bride, Grace Anne, is one of those girls that is so pretty, especially when she isn’t trying to be! Some of my favorite shots are the candids of her just laughing with her gals. Feast on the lovely florals by Sprout; Michelle’s use of the really dark greens in the bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony arch tied in perfectly to the greens on the invitations and the dark ivy foliage at Hoffman Haus. Whoever said red and pink don’t match (my mom never let me wear red and pink together) just didn’t know how to do it well (Sorry, Mom). The champagne  undertones in Grace Anne’s dress complimented the palette perfectly! Champagne was also the linen color we chose from the Nuovo collection from La Tavola Fine Linens. It’s a great neutral that lends just slightly to the feminine. Sophie’s made the lovely, and tasty, cake and Feast & Merriment catering designed those beautiful cocktails and the food was amazing!

I hope you enjoy these lovely reds and pinks in the spirit of Valentine’s Day!

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Hill Country Wedding Venue Feature: Contigo Ranch

This Hill Country Wedding venue is second to make the nominations list for the best wedding vendors in the Texas Hill Country… Contigo Ranch! This beautiful white modern farmhouse venue was born into the Contigo brand just in 2017! The owners, the Edgerton Family, are also the brains behind Contigo Austin and Contigo Catering, who have an excellent reputation in the Austin restaurant scene. And by the way, they are great people too!

Here are some of my favorite things about this venue:

(1)Gorgeous ceremony site featuring one of the best views of Hill Country I’ve seen at a wedding venue. See the stunning area below… Thanks to Lori Blythe Photography for lovely photos from our styled shoot!

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(2)Its white. Need I say more folks. A perfect blank slate with ship lap details, beautiful chandeliers, bistro lights over a patio, and a built in bar. Can I get an “AMEN” from the wedding photographers out there that have been shooting in dark venues for years and years? Brides, your pictures of your reception are going to be awesome.(3)The chairs. It’s a small detail, I know. But as a wedding planner, I pay attention to these things. You don’t have to pay a rental company to deliver stylish chairs for your wedding- they are included! No more mahogany chivari or folding fruitwood, folks. I know you have seen styled shoots on Pinterest with these chairs and thought “ha! As If. Who can afford chairs like that at their wedding?” You my dear. You. Their price point is competitive with other venues in the area, but their stylistic value is much higher.(4)Lodging on site featuring the same great stylish details. Just a short walk away from the reception site, down the beautifully terraced path next to the rippling waterfall. You never thought landscaping could be so impressive, did you? (5) Just a few miles from Fredericksburg. Close to shopping, restaurants, Enchanted Rock and wineries for your guests to enjoy, but far enough out that they can experience the peace and serenity of the Hill Country.

Hurry over to the vendor page to get their contact info and secure your dream wedding date! Sorry, this sounds a little “sales pitchy”. But ask any wedding vendor. We really like to work at pretty places!

Photos From our styled shoot with these amazing vendors:  Lori Blythe Photography, Contigo Ranch, The Green Room Floral, Weddings by Celissa Rae Hair and Makeup, Dresses from Serendipity Bridal Austin, Lace Dress Tara Lauren, Off the Shoulder dress Sarah Seven, Tux from The Black Tux, Linens from La Tavola, Styled by Hill Country Bride of course!

PS Vendors- they are having an open house on Friday, June 16th . See details below and be sure to RSVP! 

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Hill Country Wedding Venue Feature: Hoffman Haus Fredericksburg, Texas

As a part of my brand spankin’ new snazzy website I now have a vendor referral page, in the hopes that you will bring a long the best of the best Hill Country Wedding vendors to make your day PERFECT (or as close to it as possible). I’ll be debuting my personal favorites on the blog weekly, then they will get added to the vendor page with contact info and all the important deets. Photo above thanks to Two Pair Photography.

And the first Hill Country Wedding venue feature goes to…. drum roll please… Hoffman Haus in Fredericksburg, Texas! It is one of my most favoritest (yes, I know, not a word) venues ever to work with for so many reasons. Here is the simplified list below:

1)It’s pretty. Actually beautiful. Pottery Barn furniture, marble top bar, antique mirrors, stage with silk dupioni draping, beautiful accent pieces like farmhouse tables and pine tables for your buffet. I could go on for a long time. See for yourself. Photos thanks to Breanna McKendrick Photography. Hill Country Wedding Venue Photo

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2)The staff and owners are fantastic people. They care about their clients and do what it takes to make things go really smooth. They treat their guests like family. The kind you choose, not the kind you are stuck with. ha ha. Photos thanks to Benjamin Garrett Photography & Sarah Goss Photography.

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Benjamin Garrett Photography

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3)Location. In the heart of amazing, lively, downtown Fredericksburg. Need I say more? If you are reading this and you haven’t been to Fredericksburg, continue reading, then book your stay immediately for a girls weekend or romantic retreat to our lovely town. Don’t forget to stop by and say “Hi”, I’m likely hanging at a winery, shopping main street, working on my porch with a view of the hills, or watching live music and eating yummy food at one of our amazing restaurants…. Do I sense jealousy?? Yes, I live in the most amazing town ever.
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5)It really is just lovely here. They pay attention to the details. The art hanging, how the ivy crawls along the stone, the beautiful bathtubs in the rooms, and the amazing breakfast delivered to your door every morning (seriously, they do that). There are so many reasons why this place is just plain awesome. Visit them and discover for yourself! Photos thanks to Sarah Goss Photography.

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