Tyler and Rachael love being a part of the entire wedding process, from the engagement photos and bridal session, all the way through the wedding day until your final album and wedding photos are in hand. Couples have even called them during the planning process to ask for tips and advice because they know they can trust their professional opinion and experience.

Tyler and Rachael also create beautiful albums and unique wall art. Your wedding photography is one of the most important investments of your life which is why they put so much into each and every piece of art they create.

Because of everything TAustin Photography has to offer, they are very sought after and book popular weekends more then a year in advance and all over the country. In my own experience they have been extremely nice, timely and very professional to work with. Tyler and Rachael are truly a team that you want on your side during your entire wedding process.

For updates and to view more photos check out their blog, Facebook page or follow them on Twitter. Have a great weekend everyone!

Their unique selection of designer fabrics, distinctive textures and extensive inventory enables Linens By Alice to tailor their service to your particular event.

Their linen collection includes a wide variety of chiffons, crepes, damasks, prints, silks and velvets.

In addition to their website, Linens by Alice have an extensive catalogue of digitized photos of designer fabrics. They can set up a sample table in their design studio, send fabric swatches, or e-mail a photo collection. They make it easy for your wedding to look amazing!

Linens By Alice also carries an array of organzas, crushed taffetas, and moirés, which are sure to add a dramatic dimension to any tablescape. You can rent chair covers and sashes in a variety of options from them as well.

For additional information and to view more of their gorgeous linens please visit Linens By Alice online.

This is a 3.5 carat princess-cut center accented with pave-set round stones on all three sides of the band.

I love the band on this one! It features a 3.0 carat princess-cut center with 158 small round stones pave-set on a split band.

Birkate Elyon has been specializing in producing the highest quality Cubic Zirconia jewelry for 25 years and offers everything from ready-made pieces to custom designs. With a large selection to choose from, you will see the quality in their work immediately. Hand cut stones are matched with only the finest of metals- solid gold and platinum. Designs range from classic and basic styles for day-to-day wear to extravagant and glamorous designs for special occasions or meaningful gifts.

This 4.0 carat oval cushion is a simulated yellow diamond, surrounded by prong-set round stones. An approximate 4.85 total carat weight and a whole lot of eye candy!

This beautiful cubic zirconia ring features a 3.5 carat cushion-cut center with 0.50 carat half moon shape-stone on each side. The band is pave-set with brilliant round stones on all sides.

Why choose Cubic Zirconia?
Unlike diamonds and other precious stones, CZs are man made. This means that if you are looking for an eco-friendly alternative to high-end jewelry, such as a diamond engagement ring, CZs are the perfect choice for you. Cubic Zirconia engagement rings have been on the rise in popularity on this issue alone, not to mention the price difference. Their stark resemblance to diamonds and other jewels make them a practical and logical choice for the bride looking for it all – A good price, a brilliant shine, an amazing design, and an environmentally friendly option.

This ring really sparkles and it features a 3.5 carat Asscher-inspired center surrounded by bead-set round stones.

Last by definitely not least, this gorgeous ring features a 2.5 carat brilliant round center surrounded by prong-set round stones.

Birkate Elyon is a team of talented designers and jewelers that have extensive experience in the fine jewelry industry. They produce a product that is top-of-the-line with materials that are also so. Heavy mountings, beautiful stones, well structured designs and amazing customer service makes Birkate Elyon a top provider of fine Cubic Zirconia rings and  jewelry. Visit the Birkate Elyon site and check out their large selection of necklaces, earrings, wedding bands, engagement rings and much more.

If you’re wondering how it works, it’s super simple. Just create your own wedding website on Glö, add friends and family to your guest list, create events, customize and send your invite or save the date and then just relax and watch the RSVP’s roll in.

You can even include multiple events such as the rehearsal dinner and post wedding brunch. Not only is it much easier than the tradtional mail-in and mail-back process but it’s also much more cost effective.

Thanks to their paperless process there’s no postage or printing costs which means Glö will save you literally hundreds of dollars on your wedding. Glö’s founders love that each couple has their own personal style which is why they built in lots of features and customization options — including the ability to choose from their range of matching invitations and website designs and the option to upload your own design. Take a look at more of their lovely designs below.

So if you’re ready to step into the 21st wedding century, Glö’s wedding email invitations and websites will make that happen!

Re-selling your wedding dress helps the planet in a variety of ways because not only will we plant a tree for every dress listed, but passing your gown on to another bride is an Earth-friendly way to re-use your dress.

It just takes a few minutes to list your gown on BravoBride. To learn how to sell a wedding dress and to get started please click here and to find out more information about The Nature Conservancy and their projects, go to www.nature.org.

Greenvelope has a variety of different invitation designs

“People are ready to take advantage of Internet technology during the detailed wedding planning process,” said Sam Franklin, founder and CEO of Greenvelope, which enables users to create guest lists, design invitations, and track responses all electronically.  “Couples are also becoming increasingly aware of the impact large events have on the environment. Paperless invitations are an easy start to a green wedding.”

While one does not open his or her physical mailbox to receive an e-invitation, Greenvelope preserves the hands-on feel by taking advantage of cutting-edge animation technology.  Guests receive a virtual envelope–addressed with calligraphy—in their email inbox.  After being prompted to click, the envelope gracefully opens revealing the invitation components.

Greenvelope is proud to acknowledge other advantages to sending electronic invitations, aside from the cost and environment.  The electronic invitations are far less time consuming and the system allows the user to easily compile a guest list by uploading bulk contacts from an email server.  As invitees RSVP, the guest list will automatically update with the latest response information. For those not ready to make the jump to an electronic invitation, Greenvelope offers an inexpensive electronic “Save the Date” package that showcases the formal animation envelope experience.

Get your green on and save money and a whole lot of time with Greenvelope. Thanks Sam, for helping bring such a valuable service to the wedding industry!

Because of my own experience I was so excited to learn about a new company called FIXsuckyPIX. Brett from FIXsuckyPIX does exactly what I did to my Grandma’s photo (although probably a much better job) and more. Brett, who is a professional high-end fashion photo retoucher was inspired to start his business after his own breakup. In trying to make himself happy he realized he could make others happy too. Brett says, “The basic idea behind my business is…life can really suck sometimes but your photography doesn’t have to. A lot of times the most important days of our lives are surrounded by stress. What I want every bride out there to know is that, if they can’t afford an awesome photographer, and they have to use their brother to take pictures with his point and shoot, I will make those pictures awesome…plain and simple.”

And as they say, the proof is in the pudding. Check out his amazing before and after photos. Brett’s rates are also super affordable and he’s offering special pricing in November. A retouched wedding or family photo would make an excellent holiday gift! Click here for more details.

This went from a 'just alright' photo to one that you'd want to frame. Brett took the people out of the background, warmed up the colors and really improved the composition.

No more squinted eye!

Brett combined the two images, took the kids out and adjusted the colors. Check out the groom's new outfit too.

I love how professional the 'after' photo looks. The card names have been changed, the other candle cropped out and the composition and color have been improved.

Brett fixed the horizon and washed out colors in this photo.

This one might be my favorite! The whole perspective on the image has been fixed, miscellaneous items have been removed and the girl's dress has been adjusted.

W H E N :: October 28th, 2010. Doors at 6pm with raffles and auctions beginning shortly thereafter.

W H E R E :: The Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, 99 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101

Put on your favorite party dress and get ready for a truly unforgettable event!

Why do we love cupcakes other than the fact they are small but so delicious?

• With cupcakes you can get more creative with the decorations and colors.
• You can go crazy with the different amount of flavors.
• Last but not least, portion control. For some reason it just feels like cupcakes have less calories than a piece of cake. Although I am sure this is not true, it just makes them seem more guilt free. Which must make them somewhat healthy, right?

Check out how some brides used cupcakes at their wedding and bachelorette parties below.

We love how there's still a cake on top for the bride and groom to cut!

The flower details on these cupcakes are gorgeous

Use wrappers to really dress up your cupcakes. Click on the image to see one of our favorite cupcake wrapper companies.

Martini or cupcake anyone?

What's a bachelorette party without a half naked man standing on top of your cupcake?!