We just couldn’t get enough of Trianna and Robb’s beautiful real life wedding so we thought we would share more details from this fantastic fete straight from San Antonio.
We also thought we would share some of Trianna’s brilliant words of wisdom on how to actually enjoy your wedding! Yes, that’s right…how to actually remember to get some time in between you and your esposo at the wedding reception!
The Food
Trianna: We spent on the caterer. I wanted to have a delicious dinner, it was important to me to start the party with a good meal. I also wanted everyone to feel attended to and to be served all at once, so we had one server per table.
Bridal DIY: What Trianna did herself!
For the Save the Date, we included a strip of “Photo Booth” photos. We included two photos of us together and one each of us as kids. We added the text “Because you shared in our lives through your love – Trianna and Robb”. I made the strip of photos, printed them and cut them so that they could be included with the Save the Date.
Most of our guests were from out of town, so we made welcome baskets. We made those ourselves. Each person got some snacks, water and a packet that included wedding information. All was wrapped in a white fabric and tied with colorful ribbon and those traditional, colorful Mexican papier mache flowers and then the bag was put in a cowboy hat. I wanted to mix the Latin and Texan flair! For the kids, the cowboy hat was filled with fun toys, like coloring books, dart guns, jax, etc. In addition to some toys and cowboy hats, the young girls were given a crown, you know the one made of the papier mache flowers with colorful ribbon hanging down the back. They loved them and still have them in their rooms!
As an extra for my girls, I welcomed them with a monogrammed make-up case and everything from Advil to hand cream and water was in there. Robb gave his guys a pocket knife each engraved with their initials.
I made labels that I put at the top of stirrers for our signature drinks during the cocktail hour: Golden Groom and Blushing Bride (I wish they had taken photos).
What would I have done differently…
Stick to your guns, within reason! There were some things I bent on and I wish I had stayed true to my original vision.
One of the things I bent on was decorating the stage. I was told the stage didn’t need decorating since the band would take care of that part, but in retrospect, I should have decorated the stage. Oh, and be sure you work out décor with the band. I know it sounds silly, but be sure you tell them that you don’t want wires being seen and that their lights are positioned nicely. Oh and, have a playlist on an iPod for when the band takes a break!
Oh, and another thing I didn’t think of was lighting. I set the mood for the romantic dinner, but completely forgot about the dancing. I would have liked to have fun lighting in pinks, blues, purples, etc. during the late hours of the night.
Advice…
Have some champagne while you and your girls are getting dressed the day of.
Eat, Dance and be with your Husband. I wanted to enjoy my wedding. I didn’t want to feel like I had to go to each table or person to thank them so, instead, we had a greeting line and we also said a few words at the church and at the reception to thank everyone for sharing this special day with us.
Robb and I left every night together. We planned on getting to bed every night of the wedding weekend by 10:30 or 11, we didn’t want to be too tired to enjoy the following day. Also, we sipped our drinks; the last thing we wanted was to be hung over during such a special time.
Shoes. If you are trying to decide whether or not to spend money on shoes, do! I was wondering the same thing myself, but one of my recently married friends mentioned to me that the more expensive shoes, particularly Jimmy Choo, are much more comfortable. It’s true! I can’t do heals for very long! I get blisters and the balls of my feel kill every time! But, I spent the money and bought them. Wow! I was in them from 4 to 11pm! I couldn’t believe it. I was dancing and everything! Now I know why they are so expensive!
Trianna’s most important piece of advice:
Once the wedding day or weekend begins, let go! Let it all go, all your planning and worries, and know that the most important thing is your groom. After all, you are here because of him. Be present and enjoy every second of every moment. Don’t focus on what is wrong, just focus on the happiness and love that surrounds you. Enjoy the moment: eat, drink, dance and be present with your husband, family and friends! I can’t stress that enough!
Bridesmaids Gifts:
For the bridesmaids, I had a luncheon the day of the wedding at the Watermark restaurant located in the Watermark Hotel. I gave everyone a little something.
Moms: I gave them each framed photos of when they saw me in my dress for the first time. In each frame I had 2 photos. 1) photo of me in my dress and my mom or me in my dress and my mother in law and 2) all three of us together
Robb had the same idea for the dads. A great photo was taken at our engagement party of Robb, his dad, his brother, my dad and my brother. He also framed it and gave it to the dads.
Bridesmaids and Flower girls: I gave them each a necklace and earrings. The necklaces were pearls with a gem pendant. Each bridesmaid had a different gem on her necklace. I looked up what each gem meant and paired the gem with the girl. For example: Michelle and I grew up together and we were creative and imaginative together, the stone I gave her symbolized creativity.
Robb gave his boys tuxedo accessories, like the buttons and cufflinks.
Other Fun Stuff
We really wanted to incorporate the feel of San Antonio. On the Thursday before the wedding weekend we already had guests come into town. We all went to Mi Tierra, a delicious Mexican restaurant. It was so much fun! They had mariachis and beautiful Mexican style murals.
The Sunday after the wedding we were given a brunch at Casa Rio. It sits right on the Riverwalk and was such a perfect place.
Girls get all the attention when it comes to weddings. My dad and my brother saw that my mom, my sister and I were attending so many showers and they wanted to have some fun too. They decided to throw a gun shower for Robb. They had so much fun!
The Vendors
Wedding Dress and Veil: Reem Acra
Jewelry: Anthony Nak
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Wedding Planner: Wedding Planners, Inc. Betty Parish, Tel: 210-824-6098
Caterer: The RK Group, Tel: 210-223-2680
Photographer: Marcus Revilla Photography
Videographer: Video Wave
Note: I got a videographer because I thought it would be a good idea, but I never thought I would love it so much! They did such a great job. It’s not cheesy at all!
Church: San Fernando Cathedral, Sara Hurtado, Tel: 210-227-1297
Reception: The McNay Museum: Donna Sanchez, 6000 North New Braunfels, San Antonio, Texas 78209
Bands:
The Big Time (played popular English music)
Ross and Friends (played Spanish/Mexican music) Ross Swisher, Tel: 956-727-0647
Note: Loved both bands! People danced all night long!
Flowers: Trinity Flowers and Gifts: Danny Cuellar Tel: 210-828-2557
String Quartet: Monte Vista Strings (Andrew Small Tel: 210-842-1427)
Hair: Lisa Weller
Make-Up: Lola Skorman
Bridesmaids gifts (jewelry): Adel Chefridi
