Wedding Dress Wednesday: Picks of the Week

Another Wednesday! Check out CJ's picks of the week! Great choices.

Available at Alfred Angelo
Style: 2119
210-558-3168


Available at Debi's Bridal
Style: Christina Wu 15421
210-979-0948


Available at Julian Gold
Style: Lazaro 3002
210-824-2493

Favorite Photos Friday: Picks of the Week

OK, I'm not playing favorites (regardless of the title), I promise. Some of these photographers' work has been on here pretty frequently, I can't help it. They feed us some amazing shots. So, let me explain why they're my favorites for this week.

Alberto Vazquez Photography
210-316-6313
If you check out Alberto's site, you'll see he's pretty big on "different" angles. Whenever you look at it, there's always something appealing and often very interesting about his shots. While the bride is rather small in this photo, for me, she's still surprisingly the main focal point of the photo.


Amy DeYoung
888-804-4737
I can't say enough about how Amy is able to capture really quick and timeless moments. And it's not just click, click, snap and you got a photo. It's very artistic and yet so real. I look at this photo and can actually hear the laughter of the crowd and the yelling of the men jumping for the prized garter. That guy in the back didn't stand a chance. Wonderful Amy!



Dave Crockett Photography
210-418-0038
Doesn't this photo look like a cover of a magazine? The soft light on the couple and the contrast of the background and the bride's white dress is such a dramatic look. Truly romantic.


Four Creative Studio
210-877-1573
I must admit, I have a soft spot for black and white photos. Not only because of the focus it brings to the subjects in the photo, but because of it's timeless look. Catherine did a wonderful job at capturing the couple at this moment. They look completely comfortable and very happy. If you've ever been in photos (and aren't used to having someone follow you around), a photographer who is able to make you relax is the one you need book. Love it.


Powerhouse Studios
210-286-5266
Fun, playful and loads of laughter are what you get when you look Breanna's work. She has a way of transferring the atmosphere and energy of whatever she's photographing straight into the lens to create a great photo. And not just one or two photos, really everything I've seen from her-even when it's not people. And the locations she shoots are always bright and colorful. Looking at her work makes me smile. :)

Spice of Life Catering offers sneak menu of new trend

So the wonderful Jessica at Spice of Life Catering sent us some awesome ideas and trends of what today's brides are requesting-a classic steakhouse buffet dinner.

Check out these mouth-watering options below.

Reception Fare
A Heaping Bowl of Chilled Gulf Shrimp, presented with Traditional Red Cocktail Sauce and Creole Rémoulade Dip

Butler Passed Hot Hors d’oeuvres, to include:

-Baked Mushroom Caps filled with Deviled Crab Stuffing
-White Chicken Bites wrapped with Peppered Bacon

Dinner Buffet
An oversized Garden salad of Crisp Romaine and Delicate field greens with Teardrop Tomatoes, Half Moon Cucumbers, and side bowls of fancy croutons and Crumbled Bleu Cheese…

Served with a choice of 1969 Green Goddess dressing and a Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Tender, marinated Steak Kebobs skewered on Bamboo and grilled to order by a uniformed Chef, the served on a bed of savory sautéed mushrooms, onions and sweet bell peppers

Jumbo Twice Baked Potatoes with a Three Cheese and Minced Chive Stuffing

Steamed Asparagus Spears with rich Hollandaise Sauce; paired with Oven Baked Tomato Cups filled with Creamed Spinach

A basket of Assorted Hearth Rolls, with Sweet Creamery Butter

Sweet Spot
A “Make your Own” Banana Split and Sundae Bar Featuring Premium Blue Bell Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Ice Creams, served with a carnival of assorted toppings and sauces

Lagniappe
A platter of Petite Hand Crafted Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters

(Menu note: A limited amount of Herb marinated Salmon fillets will be available as a “non meat” option upon request)

Is your mouth watering yet? Oh man! Yum!

Wedding Dress Wednesday: Picks of the Week

Today's dress picks are from the awesome miss CJ. Enjoy!

Available at Bridal Connection
Style: Maggie Sottero RD 1086
210-967-4696


Available at Debi's Bridal
Style: Pronovias 427
210-979-0948



Essence of Australia
Style: D989

The San Antonio Symphony plays Allegreto Music

Allegretto's Jose Irizarry was asked to orchestrate during the Fiesta Pops concert. Congrats Jose, what an honor.

The San Antonio Symphony Orchestra has asked José Irizarry, director of Allegretto Music, to orchestrate four musical pieces to be premiered on April 16 & 17, 2010 during their Fiesta Pops concerts at the Majestic Theatre.

“It is really great to finally write for my local orchestra, where I have performed so many times,” said Jose, who has a Master's Degree in violin performance, and often plays with the San Antonio Symphony, “and it has been a great honor to work with Juan Ortiz and his legendary Mariachi Campanas de América.”

The Theme of the Fiesta Pops concert is “Pride of San Antonio” and what better opportunity to feature José as part of that local pride! The concert will feature performances by Mariachi Campanas de América, the Guadalupe Theatre Dance Company and acclaimed trio Los Tres Reyes.

José Irizarry has been performing and producing music in San Antonio for 10 years, as owner of Allegretto Music. He has published a highly successful collection of wedding music for strings, which is sold internationally. And this is not the first time his orchestrations are featured by a symphony orchestra in Texas.

Most recently, acclaimed San Antonio tenor Donald Braswell performed his arrangements, accompanied by the Symphony of the Hills in Kerrville.

Interesting to note, Mr. Irizarry is the musical director of Groove City Band, which last year won the award for Best Band of the Fiesta Cavaliers River Parade. From the river barge to the stage at the Majestic Theater José's music shines through.

For further information, contact Allegretto Music at (210) 497-8831, mail@allegrettomusic.com

Book now for free engagement and bridal sessions

Only two weeks left to take advantage of this amazing offer from one of San Antonio's finest photographers.

Dave Crockett Photography is offering couples who sign up now through Easter a free engagement session and bridal session. That's a huge deal! And he's amazingly talented, you won't be disappointed. Just mention that you found him on SanAntonioWeddings.com and that the Wedding Lady sent you. :)

Call Dave today at 210-418-0038.

Favorite Photos Friday: Picks of the Week (lots of them)

What a week. Thank goodness it's Friday, my favorite day for several reasons, one for being able to pick out all these wonderful photos from our very talented bunch. I couldn't resist picking two. This week everyone was on a role. Seriously, I tried to pick just one from from a few, but it was too hard. Oh well. The more the merrier right? Enjoy!

Anne Marie Photography
210-887-5620




Dave Crockett Photography
210-418-0038




Four Creative Studio
210-877-1573




Powerhouse Studios
210-286-5266




Philip Thomas Photography
210-833-1168




Skeem Photography
951-249-1000




Urth Studio Photography
830-279-4636

Wedding Dress Wednesday: Picks of the Week

Available at Bridal Connection
Style: Mori Lee Bridal 35043
210-967-4696


Available at Julian Gold
Style: WTOO Theresa
210-824-2493



Available at Debi's Bridal Style: Allure Couture C155 210-979-0948

Colorful, gorgeous heels for your pictures

Color is amazing...especially when they're in your shoes. My favorite thing, and it's nothing new, is when ladies where playful awesome heels for their engagements or bridals... or for those daring ones.. on their wedding day. Photos of these quirky finds are awesome. I love seeing bright stilettos peek through a classic wedding dress.

Check out these awesome favorites from Zappos.

Favorite Photos Friday: Picks of the Week

Some awesome picks I might say for this week's Favorite Photos Friday. San Antonio surely has some great talent. Are any this week's picks your photographing your wedding?

Dave Crockett Photography
210-418-0038


McGreevy-Squier Photography
210-275-2756


Philip Thomas Photography
210-833-1168


Urth Studio
830-279-4636

Wedding Dress Wednesday: Picks of the Week

Check out our dress picks of the week.


Available at Bridal Connection
Style: Avril
210-967-4696



Available at Debi's Bridal
Style: Anjolique 2107
210-979-0948


Available at Julian Gold
Style: Rivini
210-824-2493

Wedding Dress Inspiration

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. I wanted to share some pictures from this weekend's red carpet appearances, take a look a the dresses some celebrities debuted. These can make some awesome wedding gowns. Who says you have to wear white, right?






Critics apparently gave Faith Hill an F for showing up in this outfit... but personally, I love it.