Saturday, October 30, 2010

Finding Sunset Times for Planning

A lot of times I have brides asking me when the sun sets on their specific wedding date in order to help them plan the ceremony start time. Here is a helpful link I found several years ago. You can go in and look up any date to find out when the sun will set on that day. This is one of the great things about the internet!!!

Sunset Times In Austin, Texas

Monday, October 25, 2010

Commitment Ceremony Reflection

This past weekend was The Inn's first commitment ceremony and I can honestly say I am sad that it has come and gone. I know that many people have an issue with this concept and if I am being totally open and honest I did too just a few short years ago. However I have done much soul searching over the last year and a half and have come to the realization that what this world doesn't have enough of is LOVE based on being true to your heart. What I saw this weekend was an overwhelming amount of love from family & friends to the couple. There were same sex & straight couples mingling together for a common goal of celebrating the love M&M share. My heart has been deeply touched by these amazing women and their family & friends. They included me in and allowed me a glimpse into a celebration that really looked no different than any other celebration. A couple deeply in love, family by their side, amazing friends....what everyone who is totally in tune with their heart wants!!! So I am blessed to walk away from this past weekend with a greater desire to celebrate LOVE NO MATTER THE PACKAGE!!!!

Event Professional Mixer this Wednesday from 4-8

Are you an event industry professional in need of a relaxing evening of great conversation and a peaceful setting? Then I have just the event for you. Come out this Wednesday to The Inn and let me welcome you into the relaxing peace that my place invokes from the moment you step through the door.


Sunday, October 24, 2010

Shira & Kumar's Amazing Wedding Last Month

The ubber talented Stacey with SMS Photography captured this wedding last month at The Inn fabulously. I figured I couldn't do it justice by posting just a few pictures. So here are a couple I pulled from her blog but I highly recommend you go see the full post on SMS Photography's blog. Enjoy!!!!




Friday, October 22, 2010

November 14th Open House

I am super excited about the open house coming up in a few weeks. Shamika with An Event to Remember has done a fabulous job in lining up some wonderfully creative vendors who will be on site that night. I couldn't have done this without all her help. Thank you so much Shamika!!!

So mark your calendars and come on out. I promise...once at The Inn you will feel relaxed and at home!!!
A huge thank you to Delores & Ann with Premire for the cocktail tables & all the beautiful linens they will be providing, to Kathy with Dragonfly Designs for this amazing flyer and to all the other vendors who have set aside a few hours to come out and provide you with the opportunity to hear what they have to offer that will make your day even more special.

New Twitter Sign

Here is the latest addition to our sign post that welcomes guest into The Inn. Another wonderful use for the old fencing I aquired several months back. A couple of paint pens, a sharpie and the "how can I make this unique?" attituded and voila.
As you can probably guess more signs will follow. Right now there is the welcome sign to The Inn along with parking & handicap/vendor drop off directional.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

New Drink/Appetizer/Place Card/Candy Station

Okay so it has been complete for about 6 weeks but I had only documented the process on FB and not blogged about it yet. Honestly, building is in my blood and The Inn gives me an outlet however I am pretty sure this can be accomplished by anyone with just a few key tools and materials.

I had the idea months ago that I really needed to build a table for the outside of the fireplace wall. It was such a massive element that folding tables just did not please the designer in me. It wasn't until I was given a bunch of old fencing that it all came together. Here are the stages:
Before with just folding tables

The beginning...2 4x4 post, some 2x4 pt pine, 4 porch posts & a 4x8 sheet exterior grade plywood

The start of adding the old fencing

Top and trim complete with recycled fencing

A light coat of the same rich brown that the trim on the house was painted a few weeks prior.

This is where the fun begins. I added in a random way light blue from the ceiling and green from the wall at the end of the veranda. (sorry it's sideways...it refuses to rotate :( )

Now a almost dry brush effect with the cream color from the inside of The Inn.

Now was time for the orbital sander to give it the unique aged look as if the fencing had survived many paintings.

Here it is after the sanding and post poly stain to further enhance the aged effect along with protection (sorry it's sideways...it refuses to rotate :( )

A little sisal rope detail to add to the rustic nature of the piece.

All Finished and ready to be used!!!
It has already been a fabulous addition to several weddings and I can't wait to post pro pictures as it gets many years of use. So don't be afraid to reuse & recycle...you never know what gem you could create.