Update: Deco at Dusk - Open House & Bridal Showcase

Last week I announced The Allan House's upcoming Open House & Bridal Showcase - Deco at Dusk, and today I am so thrilled to share the list of participating vendors.

Crave Catering will be here serving delicious appetizers and fine wine that you won't want to miss.   Some of the tastiest cakes in Austin will be served by Simon Lee Bakery. The talented Ava Arenella will be performing jazz music inside the house, and Look No Further Entertainment will be in the courtyard providing tunes. Gorgeous linens and rentals from Marquee and stunning florals from Verbena will set the mood for the Old Hollywood inspired evening.  Lighting throughout the house and courtyard provided by Ilios will add a breathtaking accent to the venue.  BZ Events, Inviting Affairs, Daniel C. Photography, and the Honeymoon Guru will all be here to mingle and share their expert advice. 

Admission to the bridal showcase is complementary, but RSVPs are appreciated. To do so please email intern@allanhouse.com. 

Deco At Dusk- Open House and Bridal Showcase

It is time again for our seasonally Open House and Bridal Showcase at The Allan House, and we are thrilled to announce that our upcoming event -Deco at Dusk- will be held on Wednesday, April 27th from 5:30pm-8:30pm.  



Photo Courtesy of Style Me Pretty 

Come and enjoy an evening full of art-deco elegance. Make it a fun date night, or a night out with the girls. As always, admission is complimentary and all are welcome. 

Enjoy the soothing jazz of Ava Arenella as you mingle with some of Austin's finest wedding vendors. Delicious hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served all evening.

Don't miss out on the chance to socialize with some of the best in the business and be inspired by fabulous event decor!

RSVPs are appreciated, to do so please email intern@allanhouse.com.

Special Thanks to Our Phenomenal Vendors:

Ava Arenella

BZ Events

Crave Catering

Daniel C. Photography

Ilios Lighting

Inviting Affairs

Honeymoon Guru

Look No Further Entertainment

Marquee Event Group

Simon Lee Bakery
Verbena Floral Design

Update: January Open House & Bridal Showcase

Last week I announced The Allan House's upcoming promotional event on Wednesday, January 26 -Fête Française. Today I am excited to share our list of participating vendors.

BZ Events will be here to talk with brides who are in need of a wedding planner or day-of coordinator. You won't want to miss out on delicious hors d'oeuvres from Dagar's Catering. The Allan House will be all dressed up with specialty linens and our winter tent courtesy of Marquee Event Group, along with gorgeous florals from Verbena. The super talented Kristen Smith will be performing inside the house, and Greenbelt DJ will set the mood out in the tent. You will definitely want to check out Hyde Park Photography's work and take a few pics in the Say Cheese Photo Booth. Don't leave without trying the most delicious cakes in Austin from Simon Lee Bakery or grabbing a drink from Hill Country Events at the bar.

Admission to the bridal showcase is complimentary, but RSVPs are appreciated. To do so, please email events@allanhouse.com.

Bridal Bash

The Allan House's most recent open house was a blast! Thanks to all those who came out and enjoyed drinks, appetizers, mingling with our preferred vendors, and rockin' out with LC Rocks!

Illios Lighting provided the pink and purple uplighting on the outside columns, as well as the stars inside The Allan House.

The colorful linens chosen were purple dupioni and fuschia, as well as pewter satin and sparkle toppers, all of which were provided by Marquee Rents.

 Verbena Floral Designs provided the lush florals for the event.

 Cantina Laredo was on site with delicious appetizers.

The Cupcake Bar treated each guest to their own personal cupcake!

To tie the theme and decorations all together was LC Rocks. They entertained fans showcasing both their dinner music and their classic 80's rock and roll we all know them by. Guests had a blast dancing and singing along with the band!

Other vendors in attendance were A+ Student Staffing, Inviting Affairs, BoothBooth, and Simon Lee Bakery.

All images are courtesy of Aimage Photography.

Thanks to all of our vendors who participated and to all the attendees that were able to make the event! Stay posted for our next open house event set to take place in January!



Hill Country in the City Open House

 A couple of weeks ago, we kicked off fall wedding season with our "Hill Country in the City" open house!

Upon arrival, guests were greeted with swag bags and entered to win door prizes provided by Doubletree Guest Suites, Aziz Salon and Day Spa, Inviting Affairs, and Bella Bridesmaid! 

With Texas country music courtesy of Complete Music and Video, hors d'oeuvres by Dagar's Catering, and cocktails served by Hill Country Events, the event was such a success!

Chicken curry skewers by Dagar's Catering

Gourmet deviled eggs

Goat cheese and apple crepes

The event allowed the guests to enjoy the outside space, decorated in deep red and orange hues by Marquee Rents. It was an ideal way to showcase our outdoor courtyard and get everyone in the mood for fall!

The cocktail tables were covered in balsamic taffeta linens and tied with lace sashes.

Tables and benches, a part of Marquee's Vineyard Collection, were decorated with ivory lace runners.

Cashmere satin linen with bronze fall floral taffeta overlay and spice taffeta sashes.

Various fall floral arrangements by Verbena Floral Design accented the linens and added a warm, country feel to the event.

Also in the courtyard were The Allan House's signature white paper lanterns and twinkle lights.

Simon Lee Bakery displayed their cherry blossom cake design.

 

The petite fours were so cute and tasty!

Special thanks to our additional featured vendors for the evening!

BZ Events

Inviting Affairs

Bella Bridesmaids

Say Cheese

All photos are courtesy of Jeff Loftin Photography.

Thanks to everyone who attended, and we hope to see you next time! Stay tuned for information on our next open house scheduled to take place in early December.

Hill Country in the City - Fall Open House

Our Fall Open House "Hill Country in the City" is quickly approaching. You don't have to be tying the knot to attend this affair - everyone is welcome. The more, the merrier!

Hill Country Events will be serving our own version of Texas Tea and fine wines from local vineyards. Appetizers from Dagar's Catering won't disappoint. Simon Lee Bakery will be on-site to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Gorgeous linens and rentals from Marquee and stunning florals by Verbena Floral Design will bring our Hill Country in City vision to life. Tunes from Complete Music will set the mood. Jeff Loftin Photography, Bella Bridesmaid, BZ Events, and Inviting Affairs will all be here to mingle and share their expert advice.  Also, make sure you get your picture taken in the photo booth with Say Cheese!

Oh! And perhaps the best reason to attend - door prize drawings every hour, on the hour! Stick around for the opportunity to win gift certificates from the Doubletree Guest Suites, Bella Bridesmaid, and Aziz Salon and Day Spa - just to name a few! 

RSVPs are appreciated. Please e-mail me at intern@allanhouse.com to do so!

Summer Open House & Bridal Showcase

Special thanks to our fabulous vendors:

Austin Catering

Complete Music

Lucky 13 Cocktail Company

Marquee Rents

Simon Lee Bakery

Studio 563

Verbena Floral

Also featuring:

36th Street Events

Aruba Tan

Blink Beauty

Honeymoon Guru

We hope to see you then!

Safari Soiree

The Allan House's next Open House & Bridal Showcase: Safari Soiree will be Thursday, January 21st from 5:30 PM -8:30 PM.

This inspiration board gives a sneak peek as to what the event will offer.

As always, admission is complimentary. We will be featuring a selection of our favorite Austin wedding vendors.

Don't miss out on the chance to mingle with some of the best in the business and be inspired by fabulous event decor!

RSVPs are appreciated. Please email events@allanhouse.com to do so.

Special Thanks to our Fabulous Vendors:

BZ Events
Complete Music
Crave Catering
Dragonfly Designs
Honeymoon Guru
Lucky 13 Mobile Bartending
Mancino Iron Rentals
Marquee Rents
Ron Parks Photography
Say Cheese Photo Booth
Simon Lee Bakery
Twin Liquors
Verbena Floral Design

Vendor Spotlight: Verbena Floral Design

Two weeks ago, at our Spring Open House and Bridal Showcase, The Allan House had the opportunity to work with an incredible florist: Verbena Floral Design. LuAnn and her team came in and transformed the event into a true garden party. Verbena not only showcased their beautiful bridal bouquets and floral talents at their booth, but around the rest of the house and grounds as well.

As guests walked in, the greeting table had simple pots of green moss to set up a "garden" feel. Throughout the house and into the courtyard, Verbena created gorgeous arrangements on the cocktail and dinner tables that demonstrated the variety of their work. Not only did they provide large arrangements in vases filled with springtime blooms, but several tables also had trios of tall cylinder vases in which long-stemmed flowers intertwined and floated in the water. Palm leaves, instead of traditional flower petals, lined the ceremony aisle for a unique touch. Another arrangement topped the altar's arch and a few small bouquets lined the aisle tied to the white garden chairs.

Verbena would be a fabulous addition to any event. The team is prompt and eager to please. Their creativity and love for what they do overflows into the designs they provide. Verbena focuses on the small details that many times go unnoticed by most other vendors. This florist would be the perfect choice for your special day. Visit the link above to learn more about Verbena!

Garden Party at The Allan House

Thank you to all who attended the Open House and Bridal Showcase last Wednesday evening! The event turned out beautifully, thanks to the help of all of our fabulous vendors who participated that night. Our guests enjoyed incredible appetizers provided by Galaxy Cafe Catering and delicious cake from Blue Note Bakery all while listening to the fantastic musical talents of Divisi Strings Quartet inside the house and DJ Boss Ross in the courtyard

If you missed the event, we would love for you to have a chance to look at pictures from the evening. There are some great ideas about how to incorporate a garden theme into your special day or ways to work with flowers and linens to make your reception pop with Spring colors! Click on the title of this blog entry to see a photo album from the event (Thanks to Aimage for the pictures!) While you're at it, please become a fan of The Allan House on Facebook to keep up with us!

Worried about those infamous Spring showers on your special day? Marquee Tents provided a beautiful tent that covers the whole courtyard and even brings our beautifully lit oak tree inside so that you still get that "outdoor feel."

Did you love the way The Allan House looked that evening? Please consider us for your event - we would love to be a part of your special day!

The Allan House Staff

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