Sonterra Country Club | "All the planning leads to this moment" Celina & Wes, part 1 of 2

The room where Celina began her wedding day was all smiles as girls had their hair done, and chatted about the toasts from the rehearsal dinner, remembering kind and fun speeches.  Encouraging words motivate us, too, and so when deciding how to begin Celina's wedding film, her father's toast at the wedding seemed perfect. 

Celina and Wes, we hope that as you watch your video from your wedding day for years to come, you hear the voices of those who support your love and remember that your relationship is a part of a bigger community, and brings blessing to your family.

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Celina's dress: Satin, fitted, mermaid style skirt line, strapless with a sweetheart neckline, and beaded belt.

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The wedding cake was covered in white flowers and had a pearl string theme cascading down the side of the tiered dessert.  Can we just say we're also in love with the clover-shaped architectural details on the ballroom ceiling at Sonterra Country Club?  Pretty!

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Wes and Celina as they left their ceremony.  The Aggie "Whoop!" that erupted as they shared their first kiss was just a hint of the school pride that was to follow at the reception.

We might be Baylor graduates at Mason Jar, but our love for the Aggies in our own families had us in the 12th man spirit as we have been editing the full version of their film.  Gig 'Em, Aggies!  Stay tuned for Wes & Celina's full film, coming soon on the blog.

Prep:

The Westin La Contera

16641 La Contera Pkwy

San Antonio, TX 78256

Ceremony:

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

223 East Summit Avenue

San Antonio, TX 78212

Reception:

Sonterra Country Club

901 Sonterra Boulevard

San Antonio, TX 78258

Event Design & Florals: Melissa White with Botanika

Photographer: Heather Rowland

Caterer: Sonterra

Reception Entertainment: The Pictures Band

St. John the Evangelist | "It's Good to be Heather!" - Heather & Beau, the full film

The air was so thick with humidity, the clouds finally let loose with rain right before Heather had to head out for her wedding ceremony.  Just as we had resigned to figuring out how to get Heather to the Limo through the light patter of drops under a lace umbrella, the shower ceased and we swept out the door of her parent's estate home and hopped into the limo.

Heather's mom had exclaimed that "it's good to be Heather!" earlier that day as she opened gifts from family and groom, and we agree.  Not only did she look gorgeous in her luxuriously hand-embroidered wedding dress, but the joy her parents expressed as they headed toward the cathedral truly set the tone for the day--I could see it as Heather's mom chatted with Beau, the groom, on the phone from the limo and as Heather's dad smiled with joy that things are just going to continue to get better and better for Heather and Beau.  Heather's parents truly doted on Beau throughout the day, crying during the cake cutting, and as Heather and Beau hugged friends and family goodbye at the end of the evening, her parents danced together cheek to cheek, wiping away happy tears.   My heart felt like it was being squeezed, and it was hard not to cry a happy tear just watching not only this bride and groom, but the entire family as they erupted with joy during this celebration.

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To the church

St. John the Evangelist

St. John the Evangelist, where the ceremony was held, is a catholic cathedral in the Dutch Romanesque architectural style.  The interior nave consists of a series of arches supported by columns, a blind story, and a clerestory.  Oil paintings of Christ the King and Apostles decorate the vaulted ceiling.  The Italian marble main altar displays mosaic representations of wheat and grapes, symbolizing the bread and wine of the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

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 Heather smiles brightly at her groom as she is escorted down the aisle by her loving father.

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 Her floral colors were creams and dusty rose.

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Beautiful flambeau stained glass, made in Munich, Germany, portray the life of Saint John the Evangelist, the patron of the Cathedral.

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Event Design and Floral: Ted Viator, Viator and Associates

Ceremony: St. John the Evangelist

Reception: Lafayette Petroleum Club  111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

Photographer: Elizabeth Dondis

Reception Entertainment: Jesse's Girls

Cakes and Favors: Sucre

Photobooth: Freeze Frame Photobooths

San Antonio Country Club | "Deep In the Heart of Texas"; Rebecca & Scott, Part 1 of 2

Rebecca's dad unashamedly admitted to being an emotional guy in his speech--his description of a young Rebecca sitting in her high chair eating cheerios reminds us how quickly time can pass.  This Father of the Bride is in the same boat as us here at Mason Jar Films--we are always chatting about how the blessing of family relationships seems to blur the passage of time.  That's one of the reasons we love filming your families and capturing your special life events on video.

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One of my favorite quotes about the value of memories is in an often unread novel--it was said by a character to his dearest friend, “A pleasure is full grown only when it is remembered. .… when you and I met, the meeting was over very shortly, it was nothing. Now it is growing something as we remember it. But still we know very little about it. What it will be when I remember it as I lie down to die, what it makes in me all my days till then - that is the real meeting. The other is only the beginning of it. “ (by C.S. Lewis, from Out Of The Silent Planet)

Rebecca's dad reminded us that each fleeting moment in life can be enjoyed forever as we watch new moments unfold, just as his memories of his baby girl are made even sweeter by his new memories of her as a "very grown up" bride.

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If you'd like to visit, you can locate the San Antonio Country Club here:

4100 N. New Braunfels Avenue

San Antonio, TX 78209

Event Planner: Betty Parish

Photographer: Catherine Hornberger with Peacock Photography

Catering: San Antonio Country Club

Florist: Trinity Flowers with Danny Cuellar

Reception Entertainment: Matchmaker Band

Officiant: Rabbi Barry Block

Dress: Julian Gold

Cakes: Cathy Young

Invitations: Invitations, etc.

Tuxedos: Heights Tuxedo

Linens/Rentals: Illusions Rentals & Design

Hair: Veronica Hughes

Make up: Jena Massarello-Obregon

Escondido | "God is bringing the hidden to light" Laura & Marcus, Part 1 of 2

The day began grey, cool, and very, very cheerful.  Laura & Marcus brought a lot of the Baylor community together for their wedding--and everyone was so pleased to be celebrating the bride and groom that no one minded pouring rain on the wedding day.  Although the Christian ceremony had been planned for outdoors, the crowd of family members and friends happily snuggled in tight in a gorgeous naturally-lit hall with a cathedral ceiling for the ceremony.  The rain was soft as the ceremony hymns began, as often do most obstacles seem diminished when you're with dear ones and friends.

Marcus, the groom, is so visibly mesmerized with Laura during their first dance--you can easily see his awe at her beauty as he twirls her around the dance floor,  her lace dress swishing.  We truly enjoy moments like these.

Escondido, the location, means "hidden" in Spanish.  Laura and Marcus both love being outdoors, and their family felt it was fitting that, since guests would have to travel from all over the Texas map, they chose a venue for the wedding that is so beautifully tucked away into the Texas Hill Country. Although traveling isn't always easy for an event, everyone agreed that the treasured celebration was worth it.

Marcus' brother, the officiant, pointed out that life can be like that--although we may have to work harder for something that seems hidden, the gem that you will find is worth it.

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Laura's natural sense of style is evident in the watercolor signs, peonies in coral, blush, and citron, and naturally textured succulents, birch, and "lace" icing on the cake.

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Visit Escondido:

9090 Farm to Market 2147

Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657

(830) 598-6311

Event Planning and Design: DFW Events

Ceremony and Reception: Escondido

Photography: Taylor Lord

Makeup: Rochelle Rae

Reception Entertainment: Top

Floral: Petal Pushers

Lighting: FILO

Bride's Cake: Cocoa Paloma Desserts

Groom's Cake: Creme de la Cookie

Linens: BBJ

Rentals: Outback Rentals

Ceremony Sound: Groove Labs

Cocktail Musician: Danny Shoemaker

Transportation: R&R Limousine and Bus

Barton Creek Resort | "Now, THAT'S a Tribute" Kristy & David, Part 1 of 2

 Kristy & David's first dance at their wedding was over-the-moon high energy and FUN.   Up til then, the day had been relaxed and low-key----girls getting ready and laughing, family visiting at the Barton Creek bar, and children skipping around.  All of that quietness changed after the ceremony and vows, when everyone hit the dance floor with energy and tons of smiles.  Kristy's colors of pale pinks, creams, and white were a lovely contrast with her bridesmaids in blue and the cool lighting on the dance floor.

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Barton Creek's grand ballroom is fitted with perfect details for an elegant wedding reception--crystal chandeliers, damask wallpaper in blush & gold hues, and gorgeous wainscoting.  The resort is filled with Historic Texas decor, and so the classic feel of the ballroom really set the tone for the punching rhythm jazz tune that David and Kristy chose for their traditional entrance and first dance. 

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Kristy and David found a wonderful way to make their first dance even more memorable than most--David's  father played the trumpet to in the original recording of a soulful blues band hit in the 60s.  David's parents have both passed away, and so David & Kristy chose to dance to that song in remembrance of them. As Kristy's father said in his toast, "now, that's a tribute." 

We are also big fans of Kristy's accessory style--- the gorgeous silk ribbon belt with rhinestone accents is a stunning addition to her ivory gown.

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Kristy and David's rings together on the big day.  The bride and groom were so sweet and treated us like visiting dignitaries.  We were honored by their compliments of our work, and even more humbled to watch the way their love for each other and for their families was so evident.  When we post their full film, you'll see hearts so big, it is a wonder that they fit in the Texas borders at all.

Barton Creek Resort & Spa:

8212 Barton Club Dr

Austin, TX 78735

If you're planning on hiring  a wedding planner, Austin photographer, or any other kind of vendor, you'd be working with some upstanding folks if you hired any of the companies listed below. It was a true pleasure working with them.

Ceremony and Reception: Barton Creek

Event Planning: Aimee Villa, Lizze Belle Events

Photography: InTandem

Ceremony Music: Barton Strings

Reception Entertainment: Professor D

Lighting: Ilios

Floral: Bouquets of Austin

Getaway Car: Antique Limousines