November 15th Wedding

This wedding revolved around three things… sweets, Austin, and their obvious love for each other! She had so many creative ideas, so I’ll do my best to describe them :)

I’ll start with attire: Her vintage dress was beyond gorgeous! No other words, just gorgeous. And her blusher topped it off. And the groomsmen all had Lego cufflinks! So cute!!!

Ceremony décor: Shepherd’s hooks with mason jars filled with crisp purples lined the aisle.

In the Ballroom: The guests walked in and instead of finding their place card they looked for the designated rock candy! She had decorated small trunks with the candies wrapped in purple and tagged with each guest’s name. And instead of table numbers, she assigned each table an Austin Favorite… here are her top 10:

1. Amy's Ice Cream
2. Congress Bridge
3. Vivo Restaurant
4. Freebirds
5. Casa Columbia
6. Lady Bird Lake
7. South Congress
8. Cafe Java
9. Alamo Drafthouse
10. Texas State Capital

After dinner, her swing dancing friends showed off all night! They also had fun at the “faux-to booth!” They set up a lap top, brought props, and hung fabric from the beams instead of bringing in an actual photo booth!

And finally…. next to the perfectly set candy bar was Amy’s Ice Cream! Then the candy bar was used as the “crush-ins.” Absolutely love it!!! And I had two cups…

It was such a fun day and we are thrilled that you wanted to share it with us. Congrats again!!!

PS: Her photographer was Nessa Kessinger and I cannot wait to see the pictures!!!

November 14th Wedding

A great menu, awesome 80s music, vibrant colors, and a fantastic couple… I’d call it a good day!!!

Colors:
Splashes of raspberry looked amazing in her linens, centerpieces and cake!
Vendors:
The Sweet Stuff did a fantastic job on her cake as well as his… so fun!
Tunes Across Texas just can’t get enough of us apparently ;) They were back again for another exciting night of dancing!
And Chaplain Larry Todd held a beautiful ceremony under our Oak trees with the sun setting behind them.

The food… definitely a crowd pleaser!
Appetizers: Pesto Bruschetta with Sun-Dried Tomato & Parmagiano Reggiano
Hot Spinach, Artichoke, & 5 Cheese Spread

Main Course: Balsamic Seared Filet Medallions with Herbs d’ Provence
Chicken & Mushrooms with Dijon Brandy Crème
Summer Sage Sausage Balls with Fresh Apples
Chipotle Mashers
Green Beans Almondine
Caesar Salad with Polenta Croutons

Congrats to the bride and groom! We hope you are enjoying your new life together and thank you for inviting us to be a part of your special day.

November 8th Wedding

This couple was too cute… she’s a petite girl from California and he’s a true Aggie! And although it rained for the better part of the day, we were able to get everyone into the ballroom clean and dry. The bride walked with her mom and met her dad and groom at the end of the aisle, which was lined with pink petals.

Music for the ceremony was performed by Michael Gratovich. Beautiful as always!

We were so excited to see Carissa Hoopes and her husband Chris! And I took a sneak peek at the pictures… gorgeous! They know the property so well, so they are able to just have fun with it and catch each moment perfectly.

We always recommend Music 4 Life DJ’s, but I had never met Eric until tonight. He did an awesome job! He was very involved with the crowd and very personable!

Food was also very important to this couple, so they chose a wonderful menu and put their trust in Michelle’s Patisserie for dessert J
Appetizer/Cocktail Hour: A Seasonal Fruit Cascade, Assortment of gourmet cheeses
Baked Brie with Caramelized Apples
Hot Spinach, Artichoke, & 5 Cheese Spread
Bread: Bread Basket to include Sesame Toasts, Ciabatta Slices, & Baked Pita Chips
Main Course: Oak Grilled Ribeye with Roasted Tomato Pico
Chicken and Mushrooms with Dijon Brandy Cream
Summer Sage Sausage Balls with Fresh Apples
Oven Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary & Garlic
Green Beans Almondine
Traditional Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Pear Slices & warm Vinaigrette

After the honeymoon the bride came back to pick up a few things that had been left and was all smiles… I have the best job in the world.

Congratulations you two!!!

November 7th Wedding

While the majority of the weddings that take place in the Garden Ballroom are a result of the Plan B, it was this couple’s first choice! The groom even built a platform for them to stand on while they recited their vows… what a guy!

LisaLyn Designs did an amazing job with all of the décor! Votive candles were strategically strung from the beams and pomander balls were draped from shepherd’s hooks and later used in the centerpieces. It all matched perfectly with the brown pintuck linens and orange pintuck chair ties!

After the ceremony the guests helped themselves to an assortment of chips and salsas and then our Signature BBQ dinner… delicious!

Michelle with Sweet Stuff outdid herself with the groom’s cake! Do you see how cute it is?!? Awesome job, Michelle!

And I can’t wait to see all of the pictures from Elizabeth with Vignette Photography! They are on their way, so I will be sure to post them ASAP!

Special thanks to the vendors this weekend, y’all are just awesome.

And of course, thank you to the bride and groom :) We enjoyed working with you so much and hope you are enjoying married life!!! CONGRATS!

November 1st Wedding

I guess we’ll start at the beginning… four years ago an adorable couple was married here at The Winfield and it was a gorgeous wedding! Or so I’m told ;) So when we found out that her sister wanted to get married here we were absolutely thrilled! So now, four years later, another adorable couple had their very special day.

April felt like she was practically family at this point, so toasting time came around you can guess what happened… yup… she cried. Everyone kept talking about how infectious her laugh is and how loving and caring they both are. I think I would have cried too. Something that her dad said in his toast really stuck with April was that he wanted to give his daughter two things: roots and wings. Ok, I would definitely cry.

Once everyone stopped crying they had a great time socializing, laughing, eating, and dancing. We are honored to have been there for not only you, but your families as well, from beginning to end. Congratulations and we wish you a lifetime of happiness!

October 31st Wedding

It may have been Halloween everywhere else, but not at The Winfield! This couple recognized the event with pumpkins and other goodies for the kiddos, but opted for an elegant (non-Halloween) wedding. Black, white, and touches of pink were their colors of choice J

The groom had his Dallas Cowboys cake while she had a classic white with fondant flowers cascading down the front and a perfectly matched couple at the top!

They had a variety of favors for their guests to choose from; little bride and grooms candy boxes and coasters with a photo of them inside were placed at each seat. So cute!

Greenbelt DJ’s did an excellent job, as always, of being the MC for the night. They went from one event to the next with ease and then on into the couple’s exit. They stayed here that night so we were able to see them off the next morning. That’s one of my favorite parts J

CONGRATULATIONS!!! We wish you the best!!!

October 30th Wedding

We have quite a few out of town and out of state couples, but not as many who are out of the country. This couple was planning their wedding all the way from Sydney! They went with a southern/fall theme by using gourds as escort cards, pies as table numbers, home-grown pumpkins placed around the ballroom, and mason jars with daisies to complete the picture. It was all so creative!

After the formal sit-down dinner the guests were able to enjoy their table number with a couple scoops of Vanilla Blue Bell ice cream!

Pumpkins weren’t the only consistent theme this evening… the couple loves traveling and taking pictures, so they prepared a slideshow for their guests to show all the places they had been and then had a photo booth set up for everyone to make their own memories! Say Cheese provided hats, glasses, and all kinds of fun props for them to end up wearing all night!

Byrne Rock, being the fantastic DJ that he is, kept everyone dancing and eventually sent them all away on a 50 passenger bus… including the bride and groom. Needless to say, I don’t think the party ended at The Winfield!

We’re so happy that they had such a wonderful time and we feel honored to have been a part of it! Congratulations to you both and your families!

October 25th Wedding

I absolutely love when a bride takes full advantage of it being her big day. She walked down the aisle in a GORGEOUS vintage gown with layered lace. And her cool, calm, and collected attitude just made it that much more beautiful.

The theme of the reception centered around these two lovebirds… literally. Lovebirds everywhere! Her dried centerpieces were so creative and worked so well with the whimsical feel of the wedding! You can see she added a twist to her wedding cake as well and instead of stacking the tiers, each one had its own stand!

Her friends and family were just as fun and I hope that everyone enjoyed the day as much as we did! Everyone looked fabulous… CONGRATS!!!

For more pictures check out Number 9’s blog!

October 24th Wedding

Well this was a big one. With a grand total of 350 guests, the dance floor was never empty (but the chairs were), food and drinks were flowing, and the cake was devoured!!!

What really stood out to me about this wedding was the girl’s attire. The bride wore a stunning ivory lace gown with a subtle sparkle and dressed her bridesmaids in sandy-brown satin cocktail dresses. After the ceremony the girls all switched into their cowboy boots and partied away!

I would really like the pictures to speak for themselves on this one… so check out Dave McGlaughlin’s blog:
http://dcmphotography.blogspot.com/2009/10/chelsea-and-tanner-had-their-wedding.html

Thank you both for allowing us to be a part of your special day! It was very evident between your vows and your maid of honor’s speech that you are truly loved.

CONGRATS!!!

October 23rd Wedding

I love this story!!! The groom and the bride’s sister came in one day to ask if he could propose to his girlfriend in our gazebo. It was so cute watching him talk about it because he was so excited and just knew that it was the perfect place! Their plan was to have the sister blindfold her in the car and just drive her around and eventually pull into The Winfield. When she arrived there were candles and her nervous boyfriend waiting in the gazebo. He asked and obviously she said yes! In the meantime, their families were watching from inside the house, so they were able to have a small party afterward.

So later he asks what dates we have available because she loved it so much… and I got all excited AGAIN! And if you know me, you know I get super giddy about this stuff. Anyway, we got them all set up and only 3 months later, it was their wedding day!

They went for a very modern theme with candelabras, shades of red, feathers, and crystals. The head table was centered in the ballroom with the dramatic centerpiece that you couldn’t help but be drawn to.

A special thanks to you both and your families for being so amazing to work with! Congratulations!!!!!

October 18th Wedding

This Boston bride fell in love with Texas when she fell in love with her groom! She matched her tea length wedding dress with white cowboy boots and pearls (love it!), the napkins were folded into flowers to match her sunflower centerpieces, and the guests enjoyed a Winfield favorite… BBQ!

While most out-of-staters don’t know much about Texas Country music, she knew everything! They two-stepped all night to Pat Green, Stoney LaRue, Randy Rogers, and Brandon Rhyder.

To further incorporate the sunflower theme, they had a candle for each guest with a sunflower cut out in the lid and hand painted champagne flutes! Small details like these not only brings everything together, but really shows off her personality.

Congratulations to you both and I hope you had another great reception in Boston!!!

October 17th Wedding

Another day of beautiful weather for this beautiful bride! Too cheesy? Well it’s true. The bride was all smiles, all day! It really was gorgeous and her fall theme added that extra punch of color around the property to make it feel like a crisp October day.

She chose burgundy linens and added touches of burnt orange and ivory in the menu cards, favors, and centerpieces to give that extra pop on the tables. The colors were also added to the gazebo with strips of ribbon that blew in the breeze as they said their vows. Picture perfect :)

Michelle at The Sweet Stuff here in Kyle brought a stunning cake! (photo to the right will say more than I could)

We have been seeing more and more of Byrne Rock, the DJ and MC, lately and hope it continues. He has been fantastic for our brides so far and we have heard nothing but good things from others ever since!

And of course I can’t leave without mentioning the menu… great choice!

Appetizers: Coconut Shrimp with Mango Sauce
Hot Spinach, Artichoke, & 5 Cheese Spread
Bread: Sweet Potato Biscuits with Orange Marmalade Butter
Main Course: Artichoke & Caper Chicken
Salmon with Lemongrass & Basil
Roasted New Potato & Sweet Potato Bar with all the fixings
Pasta Primavera with Roasted Veggies
Pesto Toasts with Sundried Tomatoes & Parmagiano

Photos by the extremely talented Jennifer Nichols!

We hope you had a wonderful day and congrats!!!

October 11th Wedding

This out of state couple envisioned a soft, relaxing, and elegant wedding with their closest family and friends. Since they were all the way in Maine, they put a great deal of trust in us to find the right vendors, linens, menu, etc. and we are happy to say that it turned out as wonderful as could be. While the rain did prevent them from having their ceremony outside, it did help in creating the intimate ceremony that they had dreamed of with candelabras, Amanda Woosely playing the harp, and under 50 guests.

After the ceremony, we went right into cocktail hour and transformed the ballroom into the reception space. We passed an array of appetizers including Coconut Shrimp with Mango Sauce, Bruschetta with Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic, and Asparagus & Crème Barquette, Mediterranean Pizza Wedge.

Each table was set for their four course dinner with a lovely arrangement from Bouquets of Austin and a few votive candles to bring in the romance.

The extraordinary menu included:
Traditional Spinach Salad
with Dried Bing Cherries, Pear Slices,
Caramelized Purple Onions, Goat Cheese
and a Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Dressing.
Lemon Capers & Artichoke Chicken in White Wine
Slow Cooked Filet Medallions with a Rosemary Bing Cherry Reduction Sauce
Crispy Ricotta-Stuffed Risotto Cakes
Rosemary & Garlic New Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus with Sea Salt

And for dessert we satisfied their taste buds with a Chocolate Torte and Fresh Strawberry Shortcake!

After everyone was nice and full the bride and groom stepped onto the dance floor for their first dance, which they had been working on for the last several weeks. They looked so graceful and so happy… we couldn’t ask for anything more!

It was a pleasure working with you both and we are so honored to have been the host of your big day. We wish you the best!!!

*Photos provided by DCM Photography

October 10th Wedding

Gorgeous day for a wedding! Chocolate pin-tuck linens, fern satin chair ties, and a variety of ivory flowers created such beautiful scenery in the Garden Ballroom.

The ceremony was held at Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda with the reception immediately following.
The fabulous Jennifer Nichols came back to see us this weekend and was so generous to send us these photos!!!
All floral arrangements, bouquets, and boutonnieres were provided by HEB. The mixture of arrangements and vases created a very eye catching element to each table!
Precinct Line supplied the assortment alcohol for the evening.
Tunes Across Texas was outstanding as always, keeping everyone out on the floor! They are great to work with, listen to what the couples want, and do an awesome job at feeling out your crowd to create a great flow of events. Props to you!
Cakes by Lori did a beautiful job of creating a classy and elegant cake for her, and the Dallas Cowboys Star for him! I love when the groom takes advantage of the opportunity like this!
Our ladies at Synergy Salon did another fantastic job of pampering our bride and all of her girls J
And the menu for the evening was incredible! We served a flavorful Latin themed menu:
Passed Apps: Empanaditas & Chorizo Puffs
Bread: Homemade Ciabatta Bread,
Main Course: Chicken Monterey
Peppered Steak with Caramelized Purple Onions
Grilled Seasonal Veggies Infused with a Lemon Butter Sauce
Potato Bar to Include: Herb Roasted New Potatoes with
Sour Cream, Bacon, Chives, and Shredded Cheese &
Winfield Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar, Candied Pecans, Honey Butter, and
Marshmallows Bacon, Lettuce, & Tomato Salad with Spicy Chipotle Ranch &
Zesty Croutons

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!