Featured on Style Me Pretty!

Thanks to a fabulous fall couple and some extremely talented vendors, The Winfield Inn was featured on Style Me Pretty this week! For those who don't know, this is a beautiful, classy, and obviously stylish blog that we are just honored to be acknowledged on.

Sarah and Ryan were married at The Inn in November of 2010 and we have been dying to see these photos ever since! Please take the time to read their story and view their photos in awe.
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/05/03/austin-wedding-by-q-weddings/

Congrats To:
Lindsey Watts with Lilleypad Events
Suzi Q with Q Wedding Photography
Erin with Rosehip Flora
Blackbird Bakery

September Weddings!

This was such a great month. We had so much creativity and color! Everything from Texas two-stepping to peacock themes, decadent cakes to individual pies… and we loved every second of it. These girls continuously kept us on our toes, just waiting to see what new personalized touch they could come up with next.

I hope you enjoy some of these highlights from our spectacular September weddings :)

LOVE the clothesline seating chart for Lynn & Jimmy’s wedding!
http://christiestockstill.com/blog/2010/10/05/you-send-me-austin-this-is-actually-san-marcos-wedding-photographer/

Jordan was stunning… and look at those shoes!
http://mattmontalvo.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html

Congratulations!!!
Tina & Ben
Jessie & Jerod
Abbi & Reagen
Jordan & Mike
LyAnn & Scott
Kate & JJLynn & Jimmy

Ready for some blogs?!?

This fall was absolutely INCREDIBLE! We had some of the most beautiful, sweet, and genuine couples I have ever met. Some of your lives have already taken new directions by moving or starting families and we just couldn’t be happier for you!

How's our food? Ask Lynn :)

"They Made My Dreams Come True...

I wanted a very unconventional menu, including a family recipe. After our first tasting there were a few things that needed to be tweeked, especially the family recipe. After working with our onsite coordinator and the Chef, HE NAILED IT!!! Our friends and family were blown away by the food and went out of their way to praise the menu. I could not have hoped for a better experience than what I received at The Winfield Inn. Not only is it one of the most beautiful and serene places that I have ever seen, but the staff there is impeccable. The team at The Winfield was always available for questions, they flexible with meeting times, and their Chef was incredible!!! I cannot speak more highly of group of people, they are truly wonderful."

Ly Ann & Scott... NEWLYWEDS!!!

"Smooth sailing, from booking through the reception...

If you only plan to get married once, this is the place to do it. The Winfield is enchanting, and everything from the lush grounds to the twinkling lights and stately open-air ballroom give new meaning to "Southern charm." You can seat equal amounts of people -- around 500, I believe -- outside under the gorgeous oaks or under the outdoor ballroom, which features a beautifully spired ceiling and crystal chandeliers. This is what really wowed us on our first visit. On top of its incredible beauty and ambiance, the Winfield has some of the most amazing coordinators helping you during the entire course of planning. I can't speak for other coordinators since this is the only time I've been married, but the genuine willingness to provide excellent customer service comes so naturally to April, Robyn and the rest of the Winfield staff that I wonder if some people are just born to be excellent wedding coordinators. I exchanged at least 100 emails with them, and they always responded within hours or minutes of receiving them. They always have a recommendation at the ready, and no question is off limits. My husband and I wanted a simple wedding that fit within our budget, and the Winfield was so accommodating to both. We used minimal decorations and let the grounds speak for themselves, and our guests still commented on how beautiful everything was. Finally, on the day of the wedding, I never stressed about anything. The Winfield staff knows weddings, so they took everything we brought in boxes and set it up without any instructions. And guess what? It looked better than I could've imagined. All we had to do was wait for the ceremony to begin and wait for our coordinator to tell us what came next. The night flew by blissfully, and we managed to stay on track the entire time. I can't say enough about how stellar the Winfield Inn truly is. What special memories they helped us make!"

Faaabulous Winfield Interns

Krystina
School: Texas State University
Major: Marketing
Plans After Graduating: Become a marketing and sales representative for a company new in the industry.
Favorite Part of the Internship: There are so many awesome things to choose from so I will put my top three favorites! 1. I have made the most amazing friends through this internship 2. I had the chance to plan, market, and gain support for a benefit for the Austin Humane Society and 3. I get to celebrate the most important day in a couple’s life with them!

Elissa
School: Texas State University
Major: Applied Sociology (Minor: Business)
Plans after graduating: Move to Houston and find a job in corporate event planning
Favorite part of the internship: Getting different ideas for wedding decor and seeing the happy brides and grooms!

Lauren
School: Texas State University
Major: Communications Studies
Plans after graduating: Work for a event planning company in Austin
Favorite part of the internship: My favorite part of the internship was getting to know the brides and their personal interests. I really liked going to the layout meetings and hearing each brides vision for the ballroom and then seeing it all come together the day of the wedding. I also really enjoyed hanging out with the other interns at work, and outside of work. It was really cool to get to know them so well and learning to work with them as a team. They made the long days really fun and exciting.

Jordan & Mike

Jordan... oh Jordan.. where do you I begin???!!! Hmm… how about DRAMA… in the most amazing way. You took the peacock theme to a completely different level and we were in love with every single second of it. It all started with a peacock feather in your invitations which was just enough for the guests to go “huh?” Little did they know that they were being invited not only to the fabulous joining of you two beautiful people but also to a peacock filled fantasy!! Everything from the peacock feather placemats, homemade jellies with peacock feather and then to the centerpieces that brought everything together. Oh and your dress… well, should I say DRESSES!! And do not think that I forgot about your stunning crystal shoes that you spent 80 hours making yourself!!! You rocked it girl in the very best way!!!

Here's a sneak peak, but for more gooorgeous pictures, visit http://mattmontalvo.blogspot.com/

To all the vendors, you are amazing!!
Amazing Kakes…. Oh my heaven! You petit fours were true bliss
Matt Montalvo…. not only do you take amazing pictures but you are just so much fun to be around!!
Complete Music…. the party did not stop thanks to you!
Wild Poppy Floral…. your vision was perfect and flawless
Last but not least, Beth Smith…. you are ALWAYS welcome here!! We love you and your marvelous ceremonies

Cherished Words from Kate & JJ

"Planning a remote wedding is not an easy feat but working with the wonderful staff of the Winfield Inn made our year long engagement a breeze. They were always attentive, kind, and very considerate of our time and needs especially when it came to dealing with time zone differences and balancing competing priorities from other family members. The wedding day itself couldn't have gone any smoother and I couldn't have had a sounder peace of mind because I knew I could relinquish all control of the details over to the staff and it would be the smoothest of transitions. Each time I visited the Winfield Inn's grounds, I was taken aback at how green and vibrant the property was no matter which season I chose to visit. For anyone who has ever wanted an outdoor wedding but desperately needed the security of a covered reception space (Austin weather can change on the drop of a dime), their garden ballroom is a beautiful balance of merging flora with a resonating space of vaulted ceilings and chandeliers that made the evening dream-like. The Winfield Inn staff couldn't have been more helpful in providing recommendations for vendors such as florists, musicians, bakeries (we did pie!). We had so much freedom crafting our menu with the chef and although I personally didn't get to taste too much of it (brides you truly never sit down for more than 5 minutes), it was one of the many highlights our guests raved about. After all was said and done, simply staying in the house itself after the reception was exactly what we needed. It was quiet, restful, and we woke up the next morning in the stillness of the countryside. "