Rare Weddings

March 3, 2008
Rare Magazine and Soirée joined forces to produce a fantastic event for “brides to be” called Rare Weddings. Great food, Tito's cocktails, great music, top tier vendors . . . what more could you ask for? Oh - right - an amazing fashion show with looks for every bridal occasion including engagement party, bridal shower, honeymoon, and of course the wedding day . . . and the wedding night! Stay tuned for Rare Weddings '09.

The Wedding of Alicia and Phil

Caswell House

March 1, 2008

The bride and groom chose yellow and red as their colors to signify the winter and spring, as they were married on March 1, 2008 at the Caswell House. The quaint downtown location was the perfect backdrop to make their decade long engagement official. Guests enjoyed the private, self-running photo booth - resulting in very relaxed and funny candid photos.

The groom’s family is Greek and the Greek take home almond candies helped incorporate their ancestry. Guests enjoyed chocolate cake, drinking and dancing, and held sparklers for the bride and groom’s exit before heading to the after party.

Photos By Deborah Cannon & Kelly West

The Wedding of Brooke and Nash

Austin Museum of Art - Laguna Gloria
March 1, 2008


Brooke and Nash were so much fun to work with and it showed in the execution of their wedding. This was a contemporary, elegant affair with a focus on food and drink. The black and white theme included black satin linens with a custom white sheer contemporary floral patterned overlay – stunning! We had a weather scare and executed our rain plan to be on the safe side. We put a big tent on the front lawn and it was like an intimate dinner party! The gorgeous linens, soft floral centerpieces and stunning patterned lighting created a wonderful ambience for dinner. And speaking of dinner – the menu for this wedding was beyond fun. The food stations included filet mignon sliders, panko-topped macaroni and cheese, and mini grilled pizzas. Hungry yet?
If you think that sounds delicious, just wait til you read about dessert. In addition to the to-die-for tres-leches wedding cake, the guests were treated to a crispy cream donut tower with a Dr. Pepper reduction drizzled over the top complete with vintage Dr. Pepper bottles holding up the entire display. We’re not done yet! As a late night treat, we had a Root Beer float station offered with the option of Bourbon shooters.
These guests were treated to a feast in a gorgeous setting celebrating the wedding of a fabulous couple!

Photos by Eclectic Images

The Wedding of Tiffany and Tim

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

March 1, 2008

Tiffany and Tim were married on March 1, 2008 at the naturally

beautiful Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The ceremony was held in the courtyard at sunset. Beautiful jewel tones including deep reds, fuchsia orchids and slate blue hydrangeas surrounded the space along with candlelight everywhere your eyes could see.

As guests approached, the distinguishable sounds of the bagpipe welcomed each guest to the courtyard. The couple embraced Tim's Scottish heritage by using the colors of his family tartan as the inspiration for the color palette. And the fellas wore kilts. How Handsome!

Following a romantic ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails in the library where Tim and Tiffany’s signature cocktail was served. The guests enjoyed dinner and dancing under the moonlight on a mild and warm March evening. Once the band started playing it was certainly party time. Tiffany and Tim ran away in the

moonlight with the Bride surprising the Groom with an antique Bentley.

Photography by Ryan Greene Photography

The Wedding of Meredith and Ron

Austin Museum of Art - Laguna Gloria
November 3, 2007

This couple is the epitomy of modern romance. Every detail reflected their taste and their courtship, from the food selections to their specialty drink to the groom’s cupcakes and even their wedding colors. They incorporated the design in the floor tiles at Laguna Gloria as artwork on their invitations and ultimately the color palette for the entire event. Warm and inviting, fun and festive, this was an incredibly beautiful and sophisticated event.