Planning a wedding

1. NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Planning a wedding Project #1 by Amanda Ressler

2. Client Background Chad and Amanda were both in Sally (Birdsong) Shaw and Nathan Shaw’s wedding party, so they deserve the blame :). Amanda and Sally met while they were both Kappa Kappa Gamma’s and Chad and Nathan had grown up together. Chad and Amanda had both attended Texas A&M at the same time but didn’t exactly run in the same circles, Chad’s circle = the library, Amanda’s circle = NOT the library.  Chad and Amanda hit it off at the post wedding day events, with a little help from the other groomsmen. He had just gotten back from working in the Middle East just the day before and his friends thought it would be good if a girl talked to him ( i.e. Amanda) since he hadn't even seen a female that wasn't wearing a Burqa (black head-to-toe 'ninja-outfit') in several months. Apparently it went well. Amanda and Chad kept in touch after the wedding while he went back to work in California and she went back to Dallas. They continued to talk for hours every night and three weeks after the wedding Amanda and Chad met in Las Vegas (about halfway between California and Texas) for their first official date.  It went well. A month later Amanda quit her Dallas job and moved to California to be closer to Chad. A month after that Chad had to go to Dubai for work and Amanda flew out to visit him... and ended up staying for 3 months. It went well. In fact, things have continued to go well for the two of them and they've been inseparable... travelling all over the world together for Chad's job and loving each other's company the entire time. While traveling and being away from family and friends has been tough, thankfully they have been able to do it together and it has made their relationship even stronger. It has also proven to them both that they want to spend the rest of their lives together. Both the bride and groom expressed a desire for an intimate venue with a country-chic feel of modern styling mixed with a rustic elegance. They also wanted to incorporate their globe-trotting lifestyle into the event where appropriate while making the focus of the event the celebration of coming together with friends and family.

3. NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Venue option #1 7F Lodge • 7F Lodge Wedding Package • The heated and air conditioned portion of the pavilion is 30’ by 50’ long, yielding 1,500 square feet of climate controlled area. • The main hall has hardwood floors. • There are 11 large light fixtures and four track lights with dimmer switches. • There are six four-plex 110 volt outlets indoors and ten duplex outlets outdoors. • The covered pavilion on the east side of the main hall is 30’ wide and 70’ long with two sets of French doors opening into the main hall. • The covered porch on the west side of the main hall facing the chapel is 10’ deep and 60’ long. There are five sets of French doors opening into the main hall. There are 4 porch lantern lights on the west porch. • The main hall has one 7’ x 8’ French Burlwood armoire and one 24" x 8’ French Burlwood sideboard with gold mirror. • There is a 5 disc CD player sound system, microphone, and lapel microphone. • The stone walk–way from the main hall to the chapel is 10’ wide and 41’ long. • Ten 60° Round Tables • 80 Padded Chairs • Three 3′ x 6′ Buffet Tables • Collection of pew cloths for the outdoor pews • Use of Ice Maker • $4,550.00 (48 hour rental)

4. NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Venue option #2 6S Ranch 6S Ranch Wedding Package • Ceremony and Reception-Noon until midnight • Ceremony chairs for pergola • Reception tables, chairs, and linens • Indoor reception barn and outdoor pavilion on the hill • Use of any 6S Ranch decorations (shepherd hooks, mason jars, etc.) • Use of bridal loft for bride and bridesmaids (4 hours day of ceremony) • 4 hours the day before the ceremony for decorating • Run-thru rehearsal at pergola the day before ceremony • Photographer for 6 hours including engagement or bridal portrait on location at the ranch • DJ for ceremony and reception • Bride cake (3 tier) and Groom cake (10" square) including chocolate covered strawberries • Hair and makeup for Bride by a professional • Choice of 6S Ranch Catering includes drinks, coffee, disposable plates, cups, napkins, silverware, staff, and cleanup • 5 rounds of 6S Ranch Sporting Clays • $8,800.00 (12 hour rental – up to 100 guests)

5. NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Venue option #3 1899 Farmhouse • 1899 Farmhouse Wedding Package • Choose ceremony site (gazebo, front porch, amongst the pecan trees, pavilion) • Set up and break down for ceremony and reception for all tables and chairs • 200 White folding chairs for ceremony • 250 White Garden chairs and 20- six ft. round tables for your reception • 4 eight ft.and 3 six ft. rectangular tables (for food, cake, gifts, etc.) • 2 two ft. small round tables (guest book, unity candle, sand ceremony, etc.) • 4 five ft. round tables • Basic polyester table linens (your color choice) for venue tables • Spacious Bride’s dressing room with bathroom • Rustic & Spacious Groom’s Room with Direct TV • Bear claw bathtub (great for drinks on ice- like an ice chest) • Portable PA system and microphones for wedding ceremony site • House PA system for reception (only for use if DJ is not hired) • 6000 sq. ft. covered pavilion with ceiling fans and air conditioned restrooms • Mosquito misting system • Approximately 2000 sq. ft. of pool patio decks • Ample parking and Parking Attendants to assist guests (no valet parking) • $5,400  (10 hour rental)

6. Anticipation NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Handmade invitations with embossing and logo incorporating the couples interests (½ fleur-de-lis for her sorority & ½ airplane for his job). The couple has the option to add custom text or a personalized poem.

7. Arrival NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. A rustic outdoor setting would be perfect for the ‘first-look’ of the bride and groom. The arrival of the guests is important as well though open seating is more in-line with the couples style.

8. Atmosphere NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. A rustic simplicity coupled will elegant styling cues will show the clients style while setting the guests at ease.

9. Appetite NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. The couple’s college days and their current world-travelling adventures should be prominently on display and incorporate nicely with the culinary side of the event.

10. Amusement NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. All of the venue choices have facilities that will provide performance areas for the live band the clients indicated they prefer over a DJ.

11. Appreciation NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Souvenir cups and cupcake boxes with extra cupcakes (all incorporating the chosen color palette and custom logo) will allow guests to take a little reminder of the event home with them.

12. Attire • Bride • Couture by Norma LeNain • Light blue gown, candle light Chantilly lace overlay • Sweetheart neckline with a sweep train • Matching couture birdcage style veil • Old Gringo cowboy boots • Bridesmaids • Blue monochromatic lace dress by free people • Corral cowboy boots – gift from the bride • Brown leather woven waist belt • Groom • Khaki vest and pants • White shirt with blue tie • Cowboy boots • Groomsmen • Khaki vest and pants • Blue shirt with blue tie • Cowboy boots • Guests • Khakis, sundresses and cowboy boots

13. Colors • Dark blue & light blue • Favors • Cupcake boxes with cupcakes • Logo cups & mason jars • Style • Texan Country chic • Couple live abroad and wanted to celebrate being at home in Texas • Menu • Couples favorite foods from around the globe • Amsterdam cheese • Arabic treats, baklava • German curry-wurste • German beer • Amsterdam stroopwaffle • Texas BBQ • Brides famous patron margaritas • Wedding Décor • Center pieces & tables • Cowboy boots filled with wild flowers • Dark blue table cloths with lace over lays • Mason jars / place cards • Wooden cutlery • Dark blue napkins folded into fleur de lis

15. Happily Ever After