The Inn at Wild Rose Hall Press Release

The Inn at Wild Rose Hall is now WeddingWire Rated for 2011

Austin, Texas - 7-7-11 - WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that The Inn at Wild Rose Hall is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.  

The Inn at Wild Rose Hall has 12 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.

"We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. " The Inn at Wild Rose Hall has made a commitment to capturing their clients experiences on the nation's leading wedding review site."

As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides The Inn at Wild Rose Hall with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for The Inn at Wild Rose Hall on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.

For more information, please visit The Inn at Wild Rose Hall on WeddingWire at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/the-inn-at-wild-rose-hall-austin/819c0040c06b09d1.html 

For more information on WeddingWire Rated 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire, the nation's leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including ProjectWedding.com, MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Weddingbee.com, and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).

Looking for a Unique Bridal Shoot Option?

Since everyone is so different, why shouldn't your bridal portraits reflect that? Do you have a love of old Hollywood glamour? Do you ever admire the stunning simplicity of photographs from that time frame?

The way the photographers used the lighting both softened the women yet displayed their inner strength, power & sexiness. What woman doesn't want those things captured in a picture? So you probably are saying right now if you are like me, I could never pull that look off. Or maybe you are saying but those women are gorgeous & I am just me. Or maybe you are saying but I am not a size 2. Or maybe even I hate having my picture taken because I never look good. Don't listen to those voices. Every single woman has a beauty that is ALL HER OWN. Once you see yourself through the eyes of a talented professional photographer, you will start to see what others see in you that maybe you were too critical on yourself to see. Why not let your bridals be the opportunity for you to see you in maybe a different light?...no pun intended =).

I was contacted several weeks ago by the wonderful Bill Bastas with Bastas Photography to model for his new series called "At Home Hollywood Series". Of course how could I turn him down. As we talked he shared with me his vision to create unique bridal shoots based off the "Old Hollywood Glam" styling. I think that is an awesome idea and so very unique. So the day of the shoot, I did my own makeup & the shoot took only a little over an hour. Due to the lights that are used to get this effect, it didn't really matter where we set up. We chose the den at The Inn yet as you will see below you wouldn't know it. Bill was witty, comforting, encouraging and helpful with how to best pose for the right angles. When I saw the pictures I was blown away. Here are a few below from our shoot that day.

So most of the time I run around in yoga pants, a tank top, my hair a mess & glasses working at The Inn. I'm just like everyone of you. If you have never stepped out of your comfort zone and had your pictures taken by a pro...not the family pictures but just you....I highly encourage you to do it. You will be amazed at how their eye & their gifting with a camera will show you things about yourself you never see when looking in the mirror.

May 15, 2010...Delia Joy & Salem's Southern Style Wedding at The Inn

Delia is such a sweetheart. When I emailed her a couple of months ago saying I really wanted some pictures of her beautifully Southern styled wedding, she mailed me a zip drive with tons of photos. There are so many gorgeous shots taken by the talented Mel Ferro Cole with i heart photography that I have had trouble chosing which ones to put on the blog. That is always a good problem to have though. Some of the shots look like they are right out of the deep south. I LOVE that!!!! Here are some of my overall favorites.



The Knots 2011 best of weddings winner

I was so excited to hear right before Christmas that The Inn at Wild Rose Hall had been named one of The Knots 2011 best of weddings winner. I feel so thankful for all my wonderful clients who took time out of their busy days to give some amazing feedback. My clients are the reason why I do what I do and for that I feel extremely blessed. The last 2 1/2 years I have had some awesome people come through the doors at The Inn..some have even remained my friends and I love that. As I start 2011, I am looking forward to the many new people I get to meet & know through the planning process plus I can't wait to see how they make The Inn uniquely them for their special day.

Choose An Outdoor Venue for a December Wedding or Not

I say why not!!! I know that sounds like a crazy idea since we are in Central Texas which means it could be 70 degrees one day and 40 degrees the next. But just because it is cold though doesn't mean you have to forgo the beauty of an outdoor venue. One advantage is the cost of the venue rental fee will definitely be cheaper allowing you more flexibility with your budget. You may have to rent heaters to help give warm pockets but just think about how wonderfully romantic a winter wedding can be. You could provide your guest an assortment of quilts to cover up if they get too cold. It's the perfect opportunity to serve some hot apple cider and hot chocolate, spiked or not. It can be a fabulously cozy affair.

Okay so now you are probably wondering...But won't everything be brown and lifeless in December? NOT AT ALL!!! When I was at The Inn yesterday watering, I decided to take some pictures to show just what outdoors in C. Texas looks like one week before Christmas after a few freezes. It is still wonderfully beautiful.

And in case you are also wondering, there is no sprinkler system & no maintenance crew. We have had no real measurable rain since September. What you see is due to the right plants in the right place, micro climates & one woman's love for her venue and what it can provide others.