Tips for Summer Weddings

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Tips for Summer Weddings

 

Happy Summer, lovebirds!

Are you so happy that Texas Summer is here or are you yearning for the days of cooler weather?

 

We are total suckers for summer time. Warmer weather, pool time, yummy cocktails…what’s not to love. That’s why we were inspired to write about some tips that may help those of you who want to do a Summer wedding in Texas!

 

We are so ready to help you tackle the heat and keep all your loved ones cool on your big day!

SO…how can you help tackle the heat and make your warmer wedding a smashing success?

 

Here are our Tips for Summer Weddings

 

H20

 

Hydrating is important for so many reasons!

When it comes to you, drink lots of water before you head down the aisle. You don’t want to get to the ceremony and be dying from thirst or feeling woozy from being dehydrated1

 

For your guests…hydrate them too. Provide your guests with cooling beverages BEFORE and AFTER the ceremony. If you are planning on having an outdoor ceremony, think about providing a beverage station with at least water to your guests so they can grab a sip ahead of sitting in the sun waiting for the ceremony to begin. Trust us when we say your guests are going to be SO happy they had something to quench their thirst.

 

Pop Up

 

Summer weddings mean summer treats! 

 

If it is going to be especially warm during your wedding, think about treating your guests to some popsicles or ice cream! You can even get creative and get boozy pops made or incorporate ice cream into your signature cocktail. Plus, this will make for such great photos! Talk about a win-win for you and your guests!

 

Sunnies

 

Love the sun, but hate to squint? Us too! Sunglasses are summer’s best friend!

 

How about some sunglasses to help guests get a better view during a sunny ceremony? Sunglasses are a great thing because, 1. They provide shade and sun relief to guests 2. They are a great prop for photo booths or reception fun 3. They can be your guest favors! Plus, you can get creative and customize them with your names or wedding date! These items are not only fun but oh so useful!

 

Fan Please!

 

Whether we are talking electric or hand held, this is a great idea!

 

Fans can be an absolute lifesaver when it comes to a warmer event. Whether you make the fan out of our ceremony card or have hand held options available, these will make any guest feel cooler and breezier while outside. This is another great way to personalize a detail for your wedding day! 

 

Calm, Cool and Delicious

 

Who doesn’t love yummy eats come summer time?

 

Summer food is delicious food. One way to keep guests cool and not bogged down during the party is offering some cooler options to eat. Think salads, fruits, cold soups, etc. Cooler food can be just as delicious, we promise!

 

These are just a few of our ideas lovebirds. If you are loving the thought of a Summer event and need more ideas, let us know!

We are big summer lovers around here and would love to help!

 

Until then, enjoy the pool and plan plan plan!

C+K

 

The Guest List: What You Need To Think About

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The Guest List: What You Need To Think About

 

Well hello there, lovebirds!

 

How is the wedding planning journey going? We certainly hope very well!

 

Today we are going to talk about a very specific piece of the wedding planning puzzle: The Guest List.

 

Believe it or not the guest list may be the most important part of your wedding planning process. Guest lists determine quite a few things.

 

  1. Guest lists will give you an idea of what overall pricing for the big day may be

  2. They will help determine the venue you book

  3. It will help determine whether you want to do a buffet or seated dinner

  4. They will help determine whether you want to do a full bark or just beer and wine

  5. Guest lists will help you know how many save the dates/invitations/thank you notes you need to send

 

These are only a couple of things the guest count can affect…but do you see how many details it really touches come wedding day?

 

It can also be a point of major stress for couples. A lot of brides and grooms think they need to invite everyone in the world…we are big believers in inviting WHO YOU WANT to your wedding.

 

We have some tips on how to conquer the guest list so it is an enjoyable process rather than a stressful task to check off your wedding planning to-do list.

 

Keep budget in mind

If you have a final wedding budget in place when it comes to spending for the big day, this will help you in a multitude of ways! Depending on what your budget is, this will help you to know how many people you can easily afford to invite to your wedding. Take into account the price per head for feeding and serving alcohol to your guests as one of the first priorities when planning your wedding. By knowing what this price will be, it will help you determine if you can afford 100 people or 500 people.

 

Saying No is OKAY

A lot of couples get plagued with ideas and requests from their friends and families when it comes to the guest list. Peer pressure is a very real thing when you have people begging you to invite their significant other or their friend of their friend…the list goes on. If there are people you do not want at your wedding, it is simple, don’t invite them! Stay true to who you and your partner want at the wedding. If you are surrounded by people you want to have at the wedding, your heart will be full come wedding day. Follow your gut, invite the important and meaningful people!

 

Divide and conquer

This may seem a bit harsh, but we really think it helps! Guest lists can seem huge and daunting, so why not break it up? By having a list A: All the people you want at the wedding and then a list B: All the people you need at the wedding and then a list C: the ideal list that makes up your dream wedding guest list, this will help you prioritize and cut down should you need to!

 

Lastly, if you take anything from this read, it would be that we hope you enjoy making your guest list. It is one of the fun and “easy” parts of the process where you can snuggle up with your love, have a date night and brainstorm! 

 

Make it a sweet moment the two of your will cherish always!

 

If you need help or have any questions, we are always here! Also, take a look at this awesome selection of Guest List forms from Zola.com

 

Until next time, lovebirds…

Cheers to guest lists and love!

 

Conor and Kaitlyn

Venue Showcase: Woodbine Mansion

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Venue Showcase: Woodbine Mansion

 

Hello Lovebirds,

 

Welcome back to the We Do Weddings Blog! Are you ready for the newest Venue Showcase: Woodbine Mansion? Today we want to share some love with the incomparable Woodbine Mansion located in Round Rock Wedding.

 

The Mansion has a great history. It has been a fixture of the Pflugerville community for over 100 years! Recently bought and refurbished and beautified by Becky Navarro of Pearl Events here in Austin, Texas, the venue is truly incredible. 

 

The inside is as beautiful as the out. We personally cannot get enough of all the details and rooms. From a stunning bridal suite to an impeccable groom’s den, this venue is truly one of a kind. No matter where you go in the entire mansion, every detail and nook is picture worthy.

 

Here are some fabulous features of the venue:

  • Over 1.5 acres
  • Served as a Texas Historic Landmark since 1973
  • Private gardens for outdoor entertaining
  • Two spacious courtyards for outdoor entertaining
  • Elegant gazebo and garden trellis
  • First and second floor mansion access
  • 5 private changing rooms
  • Vendor green rooms
  • Wireless Internet throughout the property
  • Parking onsite
  • Handicap accessible

Woodbine Mansion offers tours and we highly recommend going! If you think the pictures of it are beautiful, just imagine how gorgeous it is in person.

 

Want to take a look at their website? Click here!

 

Make sure to ask for Maddie, she is wonderful to work with and will give you all the Woodbine information you need!

 

Need help connecting? Let us know! We are happy to do an introduction!

Until then, fall in love with Woodbine as much as we have!

 

Cheers to you all, lovebirds!

C+K

 

Photos taken from Woodbine Mansion Website

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