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!

How cute are these yellow shoes?! You could also throw them in your suitcase and bring them on your honeymoon.

You have complete control over color choices, fabrics, and styling of your bridal flats.

Something blue or purple anyone? You can incorporate your wedding colors in the liner of your flats, or do a brightly colored flat for a splash of color under your gown!

The soles of these pretty little shoes are made of vinyl. Which is a strong, flexible and waterproof material that will withstand any wedding. No matter how much you dance.

This design comes in youth sizes because the flower girl needs to be comfortable and stylish too.

To learn more about Hydra Heart and to view their shoes take a look at their site and etsy shop. Until next week’s Fab Find!

1. License Plate Names

One day, while driving in a part of town I’m not usually in, I, noticed a vintage antique store that seemed to have an interesting personality to it. I immediately pulled over to check it out, as you never know what you could find in shops like these (random stops like this are a must do for brides-to-be). The stop was well worth it. The shop was filled with amazing signs,toys, books, you name it and they probably had it. One of the last things I looked at was a cubby full of license plates that were all cut up and sorted alphabetically. I thought this was such a cute and easy idea to spruce up a table I had to buy some. I just bought the letters to spell out “Jack” and “Gabi”. I am thinking about going back and buying letters that spell out other words like “Love-Laugh,-Love” or perhaps using the numbers for table numbers. The possibilities are endless if you are creative!

Photo from Objects and Subjects

2. DIY Dessert Tiers

This idea was actually inspired by my sister. She is a business owner and needed stands to hold her jewelry. My immediate thought when I saw them was, “Those would make amazing dessert trays!” To create them, she went to a local thrift store and found an assortment of saucers, plates and candlestick holders, and epoxied them together. They are so unique (as they are one-of-a-kind) and would be the perfect decoration for anyone going for a vintage look at their wedding.

Photo from The Blushing Bride

3. Utilizing Bottles
Another idea that we are actually trying to make into a reality is utilizing bottles that come into our possession. From wine bottles to glass soda bottles, we think an assortment of bottles with some sort of filler (paper flowers, real flowers or long stemmed suckers are all possibilities) would be great centerpieces.

Photo from The House of Smiths

4. Tissue Paper Flower Balls

After the holidays, I acquired a ton of used tissue paper and I knew there were ways I could reuse it in a creative way. I started looking up tissue paper crafts on Pinterest and low and behold there were ample ideas available. I actually made one of these flower balls the other night and it turned out pretty darn good for my first one ever. The only down side to these is that it’s very time consuming. The answer to this would be to gather your girls and have a night of arts and crafts! My friends and I actually had a Pinterest party a few weeks ago where we got together with ideas that we found on the site, and brought them to life together. It was lots of fun, especially since we don’t see each other that often.

Photo from The Wheat Grass Grower

Wheat Grass
After experiencing a time-consuming DIY project, I considered growing wheat grass to put on tables. It’s easy to grow, affordable and pretty versatile with how you can use it. The picture above is from The Wheat Grass grower, you can actually buy this DIY centerpiece on their site for only $25.

As always, I am eager to hear suggestions and advice. Leave a comment below; you never know if it could end up in one of my future posts! Also, I mentioned Pinterest throughout this post and if you aren’t already, be sure and follow BravoBride on Pinterest as they are always posting great wedding ideas and products on their boards. I’m on there too so if you want to see what I’m pinning, feel free to follow. Have a great rest of the week all!

How perfect would this be for a destination wedding? This vintage sky blue suitcase by MudPies & Marigolds features a rustic burlap ‘cards’ bunting banner.

These sweet rustic boxes are from The Perfect Cardbox which we blogged about last week. The red barn box would be beautiful for a Valentine’s day wedding or gift. You can also personalize the outside with photos and a nameplate.

The glass box is beautifully handmade by Mrs. Tildos Attic. It’s carefully cut to size, wrapped in black copper foil, and is fully soldered together. It can be personalized after your wedding by sealing the box top opening with another piece of glass that is engraved with your wedding date and names.

This lovely box is by My Primitive Boutique. It’s painted in a soft ivory and has been aged with their ‘Crackled & Distressed’ technique. Perfect for a rustic or shabby chic wedding!

This card box by Birdhouse Accents may be the most functional one we found! This charming bird house box comes with two roofs, one for accepting cards and the other to use as a real birdhouse. You can add your wedding date and name on the front and customize the paint colors to match you wedding or even your own house.

These card boxes are so sweet and unique! Nana Montana engraves and distresses these keepsake boxes which are all handcrafted with care and built to last.

Their card boxes are available in white or black and they’re running a limited time sale on them.

I love their new rustic wedding card box design! Perfect for a country, vintage, or shabby chic wedding theme. Their rustic boxes are made from weathered barns that have been torn down in Liberty, Ohio.

You can personalize these beautiful wedding boxes too! The engraving plate can be customized with your first names, last name and wedding date.

If you are looking for a wedding card box that you can enjoy for years as a keepsake after the big day, these might just be perfect.

With a variety of different charms and pendants offered, each bride can mix and match as desired, creating the ultimate personalized necklace for each bridesmaid.

This necklace features a petite monogrammed sterling silver charm, paired with an elegant coin pearl and silver leaf pendant. Perfect for your nature loving bridesmaid!

Maybe you would like to customize each bridesmaid’s necklace according to their birthstone. L. Rose Designs offers a beautiful gold double stranded monorgrammed initial necklace as seen above. The layered necklace features an initialed charm on the top strand and a row of gemstones on the bottom strand. So pretty and dainty but chic and modern too!

The options really are endless! Each necklace is delivered in a gift box, ready to be presented to your bridesmaids. These necklaces are a timeless and sentimental gift that will truly touch their hearts. Until next week’s Fab Find!

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The Brooch Bouquet
This lovely bouquet is by Beau Bouquet and it features silk flowers and of course, brooches.

The Butterfly Bouquet
Simply unique, beautiful and fun. We found this one on Killer B. Designs.

The Clay Bouquet
This bouquet from the Clay Bouquet Shop is actually made from clay.

The Felt and Button Bouquet
Here’s another fun and whimsy bouquet idea that your guests will never forget. This pretty creation is from Miss Jennifer Rae.

The Button Bouquet
If you want a bouquet made entirely of buttons, take a look at RBK Creations.

The Fabric Bouquet
This ivory bouquet from Summer Jade Boutique is handmade from different shades of satin and organza ribbon.

The Shell Bouquet
If you are having a beach wedding this shell bouquet by I Do Artsy Weddings would be perfect!

The Feather Bouquet
If you’re looking to stand out this ostrich feather bouquet will do the trick. This chic and modern bouquet is designed by Kristin Danger Designs.

The Paper Bouquet
How sweet is this red and white paper rose bouquet from The Little Red Button! Each flower is cut, hand folded and adhered together.

The Wire Bouquet
This is probably the most unique bouquet we found. REFINERII uses salvaged metals and industrial objects for their one-of-a kind creations.

The Cotton Bouquet
And finally we bring you the cotton bouquet. These pretty arrangements by Elizabeth Duval would look fabulous at a winter wedding.

We’re excited to announce they are launching their online sample sale site, Atelier Laura Jayne, where brides will find samples, original design prototypes and one-of-a-kind pieces all at fabulous prices! The sale starts now and new pieces will be added through the end of February. View some of their incredible work below and find out how you can win a $100 Laura Jayne gift certificate. Plus, there’s a special discount code at the bottom of this post just for BravoBride users!

Make a simple statement with a single bloom or choose a fanciful feather fascinator and mix these pieces with other Laura Jayne accessories for an individual look.

Bridal hair brooches and barrettes can add a subtle hint of sparkle and are perfectly paired with a veil.

From classic lace to European tulle couture veils, Laura Jayne offers a style for every bride.

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Photo by Robobby

Food is likely the most costly aspect of a reception- besides the alcohol that is- and you want to make sure that the meal at your wedding lives up to your expectations. Since Jack and I are having our wedding reception outside, we were lucky to have a variety options to choose from, but to be honest, we really didn’t have a clue on where to start. It wasn’t until a friend mentioned how they had a hog-roast for their wedding that we knew what we wanted to do.

Jack and I agreed that a buffet style hog-roast would be the perfect way to feed our guests on our big day. The idea just seemed to fit as the wedding is outside, both Jack and I love barbeques and we both want the day to have a semi-casual feel to it.

After we had decided what to eat, it was time to decide who would cook it for us. I went online and found a local catering company that had rave reviews, was close to our reception site and, best of all, had great prices! I have always hated the idea of basing a guest list on the price of a plate of food, which I know happens when hosting an event at a nice venue, so it was nice not to worry about that. By going the BBQ way, our cost per plate is about $6, which includes set up and take down, utensils and a variety of food choices for our guests.

Now, before everyone gasps at the thought of having a giant dead pig at our wedding, fear not! Although we would have loved to cook the hog on site, we decided it best not to at the suggestion of the catering company due to the large number of guests we will be inviting. Instead, the caterer will cook it prior to the wedding and serve it up along side vegetarian and alternative meat options. After all, we want to be respectful to all of our guest’s personal tastes.

Jack and I are happy that we found a catering option that fits with our personal style and stays within our budget. We hope that this post inspires you to think outside the box when considering catering options for your wedding and we encourage you to share your ideas with us in the comment box below. We are still trying to figure out a dessert option and would love to hear suggestions! Thanks for reading! Until next week!