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Mrs. Plaid, Austin Age and Occupation: 26, Pastry Chef Fiance's Age and Occupation: 34, Cabinetry Carpenter Engagement Date: August 8, 2009 Wedding Date: October 2010 Venue: Kindred Oaks, Georgetown About Me: I am a Jersey girl born and raised but have since migrated to Texas and embraced its twang and Tex-Mex. I could probably eat chips and queso every day but instead I eat popcorn. I use the word “awesome” way too much but I just can’t seem to stop myself. I am addicted to all things DIY and am planning what I call a Texas-Chic wedding. I love snuggling with my two adorable dogs and of course, my adorable fiance. I can’t wait 'til I can call him my husband some day! October 2010, here we come!
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A Theme Develops

August 17th, 2010 @ 2:57 pm by Mrs. Plaid

I realized just this week that my wedding is actually taking on a theme. I definitely didn’t have a clear vision when I started planning. I knew my colors—blue and yellow.

I knew I wanted classy but casual. Apart from that, I had no clue. But over the last few months I’ve started collecting inspiration and have actually completed (or at least started) several DIY projects that I’ve noticed all fall into my newfound theme.

I call it Texas chic. Texas Chic - adj. having country qualities while maintaining a sense of classiness. Does that make sense?

The lace on my dress has inspired some other lace details throughout the wedding, which will keep it classy, while elements like the Mason jars and paper flowers will keep the even relaxed, laid back, and Texan. Not to mention the delicious Tex-Mex food we plan on serving (more on that decision later).

A Theme Develops :  wedding austin favors food Fajitas

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Wanna know what really made me realize my theme? I was perusing Martha Stewart’s addictive wedding website this week and found this awesome idea for wedding favors.

A Theme Develops :  wedding austin favors food Seedma

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This favor stood out for two reasons. One, I remember as a kid combing through Mama Plaid’s basket of matches she’d collected and seeing many from people’s weddings. Also, wildflowers are a big part of Texas, especially down here in Austin. (If you wanna know more check this out!) Could this be any more perfect?

This combined with another Texas-themed favor I’m already planning on making will just add to the Texas flavor of our wedding! And thus a wedding theme is born. :)

Does your wedding have a theme? Did you have it from the beginning, or did it develop as you went through the planning process?

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15 Responses to “A Theme Develops”

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Miss Sand Dollar
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Miss Sand Dollar (message)  1,305 posts, Bumble bee

Very cute, very chic! And tex-mex is perfection! My dear friend did fajitas at her wedding, and it was ah-may-zing! Are you also doing chips and salsa?

 
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Mrs. Trail Mix (message)  6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

Cute theme, I like it!

 
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Miss Plaid (message)  769 posts, Busy bee

Thanks Ladies!

@Miss Sand Dollar: We actually decided to have Freebirds cater our wedding? Do you have Freebirds in Houston?

 
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Miss Earrings (message)  2,477 posts, Buzzing bee

Love your theme :) Our theme too just seems to develop, and I still dont even know what to call it!

 
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love it!

I love the matchbooks! Do they print in only the shown colors?

 
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Mrs. Cola (message)  2,868 posts, Sugar bee

Your theme sounds great! Can’t wait to see the details emerge!

 
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Miss Cardigan
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Miss Cardigan (message)  8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

Ohhh Texas! I love it! :) And Tex-Mex sounds like perfect reception food! I’m hungry just thinking about it!

 
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Querida
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Querida (message)  1,424 posts, Bumble bee

Love it!

 
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jlp2w71611 (message)  298 posts, Helper bee

I don’t have a theme yet, but like you, I think after we get more planning done & officially make decisions one will develop. Or at least I hope so!!

 
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Mrs. Pin Cushion (message)  1,012 posts, Bumble bee

Fabulous. I’ve seen those favors too on MSW and think they are so great!

 
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jordynrose
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jordynrose (message)  6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Cute theme and love that favor idea! My parents had wedding matches…which they are still using to this day because they ordered WAY too many. :)

 
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Miss Plaid (message)  769 posts, Busy bee

@love it!: If you print them directly from the site, they just print in those colors. You’ll see in a future post, I loaded them into paint.net and changed the colors to my colors.

 
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Miss Glasses (message)  2,741 posts, Sugar bee

A theme definitely developed for us while ideas became more stable! I love your theme and I. LOVE. FREEBIRDS. Can I come to your wedding? ;D

 
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Thanks Miss Plaid!!

 
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Mrs. Pretzel
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Mrs. Pretzel (message)  1,893 posts, Buzzing bee

love it! Great favor!

 

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Mrs. Plaid, Austin Age and Occupation: 26, Pastry Chef Fiance's Age and Occupation: 34, Cabinetry Carpenter Engagement Date: August 8, 2009 Wedding Date: October 2010 Venue: Kindred Oaks, Georgetown About Me: I am a Jersey girl born and raised but have since migrated to Texas and embraced its twang and Tex-Mex. I could probably eat chips and queso every day but instead I eat popcorn. I use the word “awesome” way too much but I just can’t seem to stop myself. I am addicted to all things DIY and am planning what I call a Texas-Chic wedding. I love snuggling with my two adorable dogs and of course, my adorable fiance. I can’t wait 'til I can call him my husband some day! October 2010, here we come!

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