VOLARE Planning & Design

07/13/2024

We are excited to see our fellow event professionals at Dinner with Alan Berg next week at The Red Berry Estate. It is going to phenomenal!

ILEA - San Antonio Chapter

07/08/2024

📑Stop the Press! 📸
& Pop the 🥂🍾

✨The 2024 Summer/Fall issue of Southern Bride was released today! ✨

Check out our four-page spread, showcasing our stunning styled shoot at the lovely Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, where our talented team received the following accolades:

Best Overall Design
Southern Socialte Award
Best Cake Design
Best Invitation Flatlay Design

Pick up your copy today 💍💐

Photographer Lomonico Photography by Christine Marie
Designer VOLARE Planning & Design
Host Styled Shoots by Southern Bride
Florals Merveille Event Design
Rentals Bright Event Rentals
Rentals & Styling Rustic Romance Rentals - Event Rentals & Styling
Rentals, Pup & Car Cat Haus Rentals
Linens
Signage Backstory Backdrops
Stationery Aly Am Paperie Invitations & Gifts
Cake Lilac Sugar Cakes
Ice Sculpture Full Spectrum Ice Sculptures
Gown Julian Gold Bridal
Tux Heights Tuxedo
MUH Mission Stylehouse
Models .ryan_

07/03/2024

When the bridal bouquet is bathed in the perfect light, it truly shines in its moment.

06/19/2024

This cloudy day has us feeling dark and moody.

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day!

06/15/2024

Pressed for time with your busy schedule, and worried about not having a bridal portrait session? Don’t fret. We will create a customized timeline to ensure ample time for bridal portraits, allowing you to cherish these memories for years to come.
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06/15/2024

These summertime flat lay and bridal details have us swooning 🪻☀️🪻

06/13/2024

🌺 Aloha from Texas🌺

We LOVE summer! Not only for spending precious summertime moments with family and friends, but also to reflect on memorable spring weddings and fall weddings ahead.

Working on Kate and Steve’s fall wedding this week, and are awe inspired to share their engagement session with in Hawaii.

We are so grateful that they were able to take a pre-wedding holiday to take some time for themselves and have this stunning engagement session. 🌴🌈

And, we’re beyond excited to help plan their upcoming wedding in Texas this fall. 🍂🍁

05/19/2024

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04/20/2024

It’s FIESTA TIME! 🎉🪅

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04/19/2024

🎊Viva Fiesta! 🎊
Here’s to the first Fiesta weekend. 🍸
✨May the celebration begin! ✨

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

04/16/2024

“Vogue is the best of everything that fashion can offer, and I think we point the way. We are, you know, a glamorous girlfriend.”
- Anna Wintour

VOLARE Planning & Design
Matthew Alvarado Co
Vogue

The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio

04/16/2024

I hold so much admiration for my team and am profoundly grateful for their dedication and remarkable talents.

04/16/2024

CALLA LILIES are making a 🙌🏼 COMEBACK 🙌🏼 and we’re absolutely thrilled about it!

The unique shapes of calla lilies create breathtaking centerpieces. The Vintage Bouquet, your classically elegant designs in the stunning The Red Berry Estate ballroom perfectly captures our admiration for these timeless blooms.

VOLARE Planning & Design
Matthew Alvarado Co
Rosemary's Catering
Illusions Rentals & Designs

04/10/2024

The way he looks at her...
as if her smile is the only thing that could possibly matter
- Butterflies Rising

04/08/2024

TOTAL ECLIPSE 🖤🤍

VOLARE Planning & Design
Matthew Alvarado Co
The Red Berry Estate
Rosemary's Catering
Illusions Rentals & Designs
The Vintage Bouquet
Kleinfeld Bridal
Maison Signore

Cakes & More Bake Shop
San Fernando Cathedral
The Jordan Kahn Music Company
Terra Vista Strings, LLC
Mariachi Los Galleros de San Antonio
Lazy Creek Designs
Rustic Romance Rentals - Event Rentals & Styling
Scarlet Rose Events - Collective
ETI Limousine, Rideshare & Charter
The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio
Bell Videography

04/06/2024

🤍Wedding Perfection 🤍

Alexandra + Michael’s wedding exuded timeless glamour and sophistication. With meticulous planning spanning well over a year, we crafted a celebration that perfectly captured their vision.

Their joy radiated throughout the day, and the outcome was everything they dreamed of – a true delight for us to witness and be a part of!

We want to thank the following vendors for their passion and professionalism in crafting this most perfect day for our dear clients.

Beloved Photography
- Matthew Alvaraddo
Rosemary's Catering
Illusions Rentals & Designs
The Vintage Bouquet
Kleinfeld Bridal
Maison Signore
Veil Artistry
Cakes & More Bake Shop
San Fernando Cathedral
The Jordan Kahn Music Company
Terra Vista Strings, LLC
Mariachi Los Galleros de San Antonio
Lazy Creek Designs
Rustic Romance Rentals - Event Rentals & Styling
Scarlet Rose Events - Collective
ETI Limousine, Rideshare & Charter
The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio
Bell Videography

04/03/2024

And, it’s April already! It’s been a busy spring here at VPD. We jumpstarted the season by winning the Styled Challenge in Austin, Texas and then went on to plan some pretty stellar weddings in March. We are so grateful to be able to pursue our passions and can’t wait to share more of the elegant events that we’ve been honored to be a part of.

Photographer Jessica Frey Photography
Venue Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Designer VOLARE Planning & Design
Host Styled Shoots by Southern Bride
Florals Merveille Event Design
Rentals Bright Event Rentals
Rentals & Styling Rustic Romance Rentals - Event Rentals & Styling
Rentals & Car Cat Haus Rentals
Linens BBJ La Tavola
Signage Backstory Backdrops
Stationery Aly Am Paperie Invitations & Gifts
Cake Lilac Sugar Cakes
Ice Sculpture Full Spectrum Ice Sculptures
Gown: markingramcollection
Julian Gold Bridal
Tux Ike Behar Heights Tuxedo
MUH Mission Stylehouse
Models: rose_mcb .ryan_
Southern Bride
Romantic Destinations Travel

03/22/2024

Thank you, Lomonico Photography by Christine Marie, for the lovely photo and mention in your newest blog post.

✨NEW BLOG published on my birthday!✨
How hiring a professional wedding planner helps you get the photos you’ve always imagined!
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https://lomonicophotography.com/how-hiring-a-professional-wedding-planner-helps-you-get-the-photos-youve-always-imagined/
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This photo in particular includes quite a few wedding professionals be sure to follow everyone below:
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PHOTOGRAPHER:
VENUE:
DESIGNER:
EVENT HOST: FLORAL DESIGNER: RENTALS:
SPECIALITY RENTALS:
DECOR RENTALS & CLASSIC CAR:
STEFANIA THE PUPPY:
LINENS:
SIGNAGE:
STATIONERY:
CAKE:
ICE SCULPTURE:
WEDDING GOWN: TUXEDO:
MODELS: .ryan_
HAIR & MAKE-UP:

03/07/2024

Spring has sprung 🌸 and we’re here for all the romantic details.

Shy Laurel Photography
VOLARE Planning & Design
Carriqui
Evember - Floral and Event Design
Anthony Garcia
Bright Event Rentals
Cakes & More Bake Shop

03/06/2024

02/20/2024

Congratulations to our gang! We took home the following awards at the by

🌟BEST OVERALL DESIGN🌟
🥂SOUTHERN SOCIALITE🥂
🧁LOVIN’ SPOONFUL🥄
💍FLATLAY LUXE👰🏻‍♀️

🌺A special thanks to for going above and beyond with the florals. They were PHENOMENAL, and catapulted us to the winning finish line!🌸

Thank you for the STUNNING ice sculpture that made us stand out. The magazine and the photographers loved it!

Also, a sincere thanks to and for being my right and left hands during this process. Brooke - for keeping me calm, for all the little details that made a HUGE impact on the overall aesthetic, and for the MOST badass car in Texas. Sandy - for staying late to help with set up and breakdown, and for being the most amazing stylist and true VISIONARY! That flatlay and your lounge were everything!

Thank you for your stunning and original event signage creation that EVERYONE is talking about! You are BRILLIANT! And, a HUGE bow to for the stunning THREE cakes and custom confectionery creations that you won your award for! 🏆
Your work is ART! 🎨 A big thanks to for their custom stationery design that complemented our design vision so well. It was absolutely LOVELY!

Lastly, thank you, for believing in us. ❤️

Venue Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Designer VOLARE Planning & Design
Host Styled Shoots by Southern Bride
Florals Merveille Event Design
Rentals Bright Event Rentals
Rentals & Styling Rustic Romance Rentals - Event Rentals & Styling
Rentals & Car Cat Haus Rentals
Linens BBJ La Tavola
Signage Backstory Backdrops
Stationery Aly Am Paperie Invitations & Gifts
Cake Lilac Sugar Cakes
Ice Sculpture Full Spectrum Ice Sculptures
Gown markingramcollection
Julian Gold
Tux Ike Behar Heights Tuxedo
MUH Mission Stylehouse

Southern Bride
Romantic Holiday Destinations

02/20/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
VENDORS & FRIENDORS

02/20/2024

We are honored to have been chosen as the Best Overall Design Styled Shoots by Southern Bride by Southern Bride Magazine.

Thank you for voting for us, as you allowed us to win the Southern Socialite Award.

💛 BEST OVERALL DESIGN
💛 SOUTHERN SOCIALITE
💛 LOVIN’ SPOONFUL
💛 FLATLAY LUXE
Here’s a little preview…..more to come. A BIG THANK YOU to the following vendors!

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Merveille Event Design
Bright Event Rentals
Rustic Romance Rentals - Event Rentals & Styling
Cat Haus Rentals
BBJ La Tavola
Backstory Backdrops
Aly Am Paperie Invitations & Gifts
Lilac Sugar Cakes
Julian Gold Bridal
Heights Tuxedo
Mission Stylehouse

01/30/2024

In 20 days, my team will take on Styled Shoots by Southern Bride by Southern Bride Magazine in Austin, and we are ready for it!
VOLARE Planning & Design
Merveille Event Design
Peerless Events and Tents
Rustic Romance Rentals - Event Rentals & Styling
Cat Haus Rentals
Backstory Backdrops
Aly Am Paperie Invitations & Gifts
Lilac Sugar Cakes
Julian Gold
Heights Tuxedo
Mission Stylehouse

01/04/2024

a moment for this suite because this laser cut jacket…one of the biggest challenges I took on in 2023 ✨ it was so fun to design, mock-up, and then came the challenge of bringing it to life. After finally finding a great vendor to create it (with a great eye to detail and not letting one tear get through!) it added so much depth and beauty to this suite. With

01/02/2024