Archives for January 2016

Timeless Spring Wedding at the Perot Museum

01.29.16

BRIDE AND GROOM: Jennifer Hibdon and Sam Redmon

WEDDING DAY: Saturday, April 12, 2014

CEREMONY & RECEPTION: The Perot Museum of Nature and Science

WEDDING PLANNER: Chrissie Stuntz Events

PHOTOGRAPHER: Perez Photography

LIGHTING: Absolute

RENTALS: Ducky Bob’s

STATIONERY: Southern Fried Paper

DECOR THEME: CLASSIC AND SOPHISTICATED

THE COLORS: white, ivory, pale blue, lavender, cobalt, green, gold

THE STYLE: a sophisticated ceremony setting with clean white fixtures and mixed floral will set the stage for a special evening at a particular venue! The reception decor will be more light and airy, featuring clear glassware and stylized designs throughout

THE FLOWERS: roses, peonies, hydrangea, lilac, sweet peas, freesia, stephanotis, stock, bush ivy, dogwood branches [Read more…]

Floral Designer Spotlight: Twyla Rochelle

01.26.16

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When we discovered floral designer, Twyla Rochelle, we knew instantly we needed her on The Branch design team.Twyla’s combination of being a hard worker and the passion she has for her work, makes her one talented lady.From her previous jobs of planning events in Vegas at venues like Caesars Palace and The Cosmopolitan, to traveling the coast of California as a wedding floral designer – she is nothing short of a go-getter!

This floral designer also has her own Austin, Texas based floral design studio – Remi + Gold.

Favorite Memory at The Branch?

My favorite memory at the Branch always consists of way too much coffee and designing late into the night with some of Dallas’ most talented floral designers. Debby is truly one of the most inspirational designers in the industry and takes so much pride in her craft as she should! I love the energy that she ignites into our late night design sessions and even though it’s much harder work than most people would ever expect the reward is so BIG! Getting to see the designs come to life is my favorite part of working at the Branch!

How did you get into floral design?

I always loved playing in my grandma’s garden and grew up in a small farming town so I always appreciated nature and beauty! I was 17 and in college when I first decided to intern for an event designer and just got hooked! I moved to Las Vegas and later Los Angeles to pursue my career as an event planner and designer and then moved to Texas to take on a role as the lead Floral Designer for an event-planning firm. I now call Austin home and am lucky to be in a career that gives me so much passion! [Read more…]

Garden Romance at the Belo Pavilion

01.22.16

BRIDE AND GROOM: Emily Rayfield and Gavin Fodemski

WEDDING DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2015

CEREMONY: Christ the King Church

RECEPTION: Belo Pavilion

WEDDING PLANNER: Susan Strauss, Simply Personal Events

PHOTOGRAPHER: Carter Rose, f8 Studio

DÉCOR THEME: ROMANTIC, GARDEN STYLE

THE COLORS: white ivory, green, grey, slight additions of palest blush

THE STYLE: bringing the outdoors in, with lush garden-style blooms paired with equally important foliages!

THE FLOWERS: garden roses, anemones, astilbe, hydrangea, ranunculas, freesia, lisianthus, tulips, stock, olive foliage, camellia, dusty miller, magnolia, eucalyptus: seeded, guneye and silver dollar

Check out there wedding video here! [Read more…]

Vendor Spotlight: John Cain Photography

01.19.16

Here at The Branch, we are always talking about all the amazing people we get the chance to work with. From planners to venues, there are some pretty awesome people in this industry. One of those extremely talented professionals is John with John Cain Photography. His passion for his work definitely shines through his photos. Another cool fact about John is his creation of The Dallas Wedding Collective. This little blue book showcases the best of the best vendors in the Dallas area.

“John is an uber talented go-getter who has a real passion for his craft. He has the ability to capture someone’s personality in a single photo. I knew from the moment I met him, he had the drive to strive in this industry. I trust his work so much, he even did my family portraits.” – debby j

What is your favorite memory with Debby, or The Branch?

Debby made me feel like a million bucks when we met for the first time. She and the Branching Out Team created this incredible Ralph Lauren inspired tablescape in the Crescent Club a few years ago that dropped my jaw. When talking with Debby while she was on a ladder we made the connection that her husband practiced law with my uncle of all things! This came about when she said they had just stayed in Red River, NM and it’s where my family has gone for years! Debby is an instant friend.

How did you get into photography?

Do you ever remember being incredibly excited to go back to the drug store, for me it was Cooter’s Village Camera, to get the pictures back from a disposable camera? Printed pictures have always meant a lot to me. I’m nostalgic. It grew from an early interest, to a trade, to a career. [Read more…]

Staff Spotlight: Christine

01.15.16

One of the main gals at The Branch is Office Manager, Christine Horstman. A Political Science graduate of Boston College, Christine loves to study organizations and improve communication within those organizations. She joined the team in Spring 2014 to help support Debby and the continued growth of The Branch. Her experience with other small businesses and as a General Manager for private firms has provided her with the diversified business skill set. Her creative and amazing writing skills from her blogger days have helped our own blog get off the ground running. She is an advocate for learning differences and chronic illness, and has been a frequent contributor to The Dallas Morning News’ Community Voices program!

Favorite memory from college?
Studying abroad in Barcelona. I felt so independent and I realized my Spanish was much better than I thought. (Wish I could say that was still the case!) I met the nicest people, had the opportunity to travel all around Spain and Western Europe and was surrounded by amazing design. The architecture in Barcelona is out of this world. Gaudi, Miro, Picasso – they forever changed my appreciation for art and my personal aesthetic.

Favorite part of The Branch?
Hands down it’s Miss Tooty Tootwell herself. I love being the other half of Toots & Poots. Debby is one of my dearest friends and we have really good chemistry in general but it keeps getting better and better in terms of our ability to work well together. She energizes and inspires me. I just love working for and with a creative person. And I love her commitment toward self-improvement. [Read more…]

Timeless Spring Wedding at the Perot Museum

Floral Designer Spotlight: Twyla Rochelle

Garden Romance at the Belo Pavilion

Vendor Spotlight: John Cain Photography

Staff Spotlight: Christine

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