Couples take note – You may want to post the link to today’s blog post on your Facebook page or wedding website because this isn’t going to be a proper Emily Post style etiquette lesson for your guests. This is a straight up “don’t be an idiot at our wedding” style article. And I know read more…
The “Glitter Pear”
A couple of weeks ago, Yellow Umbrella Events, along with Margot Blair Floral, Crave Catering, Francois Photography, Loot Vintage Rentals, Debi’s Bridal, Onion Creek Salon and Day Spa, Intelligent Lighting Design, and Mancino Iron, created a custom wedding designed room for Austin Wedding Day’s Engaged! In Austin Bridal Show hosted by the Westin at the read more…
Finding The Right Austin Wedding Caterer
At Yellow Umbrella Events, finding a caterer in Austin is, in our opinion, one of the most enjoyable aspects of planning a wedding. You and your fiancé have the opportunity to do something that you don’t usually do – host an amazing party for all of your friends and family! And a good party needs read more…
New Wedding Trend Revealed – The After Party!
Sing it with me, “after the show it’s the after party, then after the party it’s the hotel lobby”. While I’m loathe to give props to R. Kelly on just about anything, I have to admit this song is quite catchy. It also brings me to the reason for my latest blog post – The read more…
Yellow Umbrella Events Breaks Down The True Cost of a Twilight: Breaking Dawn Wedding
Alright you Twilight fans, Team Edward, Team Jacob, and lovers of all things Twilight, this post is for you. There’s been much talk around the blogosphere about this movie – particularly the wedding scene. Those of you that have read the books have probably waited for years for the release of this movie and now read more…
Austin’s “Perfect Eight-Step Straight Razor Shave”
Life, just like your wedding, is all about creating memories through experiences. Being the male half of Yellow Umbrella Events, I feel like it’s my responsibility to help couples inject some memorable “masculine” experiences into their wedding. I do this during the wedding planning process by suggesting fun and unique manly touches that can be read more…
My guests just spent what?
My Guests Just Spent What? Think you’re the only one shelling out big bucks for your wedding? Think again! Did you know that the average wedding guest pays $565 – $686 on expenses related to attending your wedding? I know this seems like an amazing number so let’s break it down: From information gathered from read more…
Leadership San Marcos Kick Off Event
Last week Shea and I had the pleasure of not only planning and party styling, but also catering, the kick off event for Leadership San Marcos! We started working with Mary on this event a couple of months ago. Each year Leadership San Marcos offers a new group of local business members an opportunity to read more…
Last Minute Mayhem!
Most of our couples call us to book planning services months in advance of their wedding and we get to know them through working with them up to their wedding date. But that’s not always the case. Some couples work diligently on their weddings on their own in the months leading up to their big read more…