Photohouse Films filmed a wedding at Villa Antonia several months ago and we enjoyed having them at the Villa, as well as Heather and Jacob of course. Below is an excerpt from Photohouse Films’ blog.
“We had so much fun at Heather and Jacob’s Wedding! Villa Antonia’s dreamy vibe set the perfect tone for their celebration. The day was full of excitement and love that could be felt by all in attendance. We loved all of the gorgeous details and personal touches that took their wedding to the next level. Thank you Heather and Jacob for allowing us to capture your special day! We hope you look back on these films every year and reminisce about what an amazing day it was!”
Venue: Villa Antonia|Planner: Ashley Nicole Affair | Florist: Bouquets of Austin | Entertainment: Exodus Sound Co | Cake: The Cake Plate | Catering: Austin Catering | Photography: PhotoHouse Films | Hair/Makeup: SC Beauty
A Wedding at Villa Antonia | Heather & Jacob | Love Story | PhotoHouse Films | Austin Wedding Videographers from PhotoHouse Films on Vimeo.
If you’re in wedding-planning mode, then you may be feeling a bit stressed. There’s actually a lot of validation for your state of mind. According to Zola, the online wedding registry, finding a venue to hold your nuptials is one of the most anxiety-inducing parts of the wedding planning process. Not only does the venue set the tone for the day your union is officiated, but your memory of the chapel, reception hall, and even the bridal suite, will reside in your wedding-day memories for the rest of your life. That’s why you want to find a special, picture-perfect venue — like Villa Antonia, located inTexas Hill Country. After that, everything else will fall into place.
For multiple years running, Villa Antonia was named “the Knot Best of Weddings” and was also included in “the Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame.” Additional noted accolades are consecutive “Couple’s Choice Award” winners for Wedding Wire, Associated Wedding Planners of Austin Vendor Pick, many outstanding google reviews, and lots of publications that professionals have submitted for local and national wedding magazines, websites and social media sites.
Located about 35 minutes from downtown Austin, the elegant, old-world style estate stands on acres of rolling brushy hills. But these are not the only reasons you will want to wed your best friend at this sprawling, Mediterranean-inspired venue. Here are the top five reasons why Villa Antonia is the best place to celebrate your special day.
Villa Antonia is located a short drive from Austin, but sweeping views of the surrounding green, lush hills will make you feel like you’re in a faraway place and time. The Texas Hill Country with views of Lake Travis make our venue the perfect space to highlight our beautiful area.
The Mediterranean-style villa and courtyard was designed using natural stone and trimmed with handcrafted iron rails and accents. Outdoor courtyard weddings at Villa Antonia are accented by a butterfly garden, trickling fountain and waterfall, tasteful art and stately statues, phenomenal lake views, and multiple bell towers.
Villa Antonia has an on-site team that newlyweds have said saved the day on more than a few occasions. “Our inhouse coordination is by far the best gift we can give our couples to make sure they are well cared for on their day and that everything runs smoothly,” says Villa Antonia staff. “Our coordinator helps with couples’ desired layout, timeline, run of show, rehearsal and overall logistics.”
Villa Antonia has on-site parking but they still operate a shuttle so all guests can move easily between the car park and the venue entrance. There’s also a gorgeous bridal suite with a beauty bar, private sitting area and outside terrace. The groom’s suite has a balcony overlooking the courtyard. It’s a unique way for guests to get their first glimpse of the husband-to-be.
Villa Antonia has a dreamy chapel that is ideal for indoor ceremonies. For an indoor reception, the space can transform into an attractive dance hall (it’s also available as a plan-B when unwelcome weather conditions roll in). The chapel’s stately drapes are easily customizable to blend with almost any wedding-party theme. And when guests spill outside of the chapel, they’re bathed in a romantic glow of festoon lights strung about the courtyards and terraces. It’s absolutely stunning.
The entire venue has outstanding acoustics, especially in locations that couples declare their vows and “I do’s.”
At Villa Antonia, all couples can have their dream wedding, whether it’s large or small, or an indoor or outdoor affair. The underground wine cellar can seat about TK guests, making it the perfect nook for brides and grooms who prefer having an intimate wedding party with just a few friends and loved ones. Couples are also welcome to dine on the terrace where they’re surrounded by spectacular views of the lake and canyons. At night, everyone will be awed by the Hill Country’s starry sky. Guests also love exploring Villa Antonia and experience all its beauty firsthand.
Villa Antonia has a comprehensive preferred vendor list comprised of top event professionals, including nine caterers and party planners who are fluent in wedding traditions. “Our vendors are ‘frienders,’ says Villa Antonia. They are beautiful people who have integrity and their companies are always on trend. They also take excellent care of our clients and guests.”
If you’re interested in making Villa Antonia one of the main highlights of your special day, you can tour the property or attend one of the three open-house events hosted at the venue each year. It gives future brides and grooms the opportunity to tour the grounds, meet staff and vendors. Fill out our contact form below to request an appointment with our coordinator.
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The stars aligned for this lovely Longhorn couple! After meeting in college, then reconnecting years later, Nazli and Even decided to hold their wedding at Villa Antonia. The rose gold accents went beautifully with the September skies. Their ceremony was on the Lakeview Terrace. Dining and toasts on the Chapel Terrace. Friends and family danced the night away inside the Chapel before the sparkler send-off!
See more photos of this beautiful wedding, by the fabulous and experienced Svetlana Photography, at Nazli + Evan at Svetlana Photography
Snapchat’s rising popularity means saying goodbye to wedding hashtags and hello to wedding filters.
If you’ve never heard of Snapchat here’s the 200-character crash course: It’s a social media platform that allows friends to share a snapshot of their life with their social circles. The best part is? it disappears after either one viewing or 24hrs depending on how you post the picture or video.
This may sound silly but consider it a quick glimpse into the every day life of your friends, sometimes it’s boring, but more often than not it’s funny, meaningful and intimate. And if you really like the moment you shared, you can save it to your phone and post it elsewhere.
Snapchat offers the ability for users to add their own filter (a graphic to appear over your image) for your friends and family to utilize. This means you can mark your wedding venue or your rehearsal dinner (or both) with a special image to share with your friends and family.
But before you rush into submitting a filter, there are a few things you need to know.
The last step is to make sure your guests know the filter is available. Write out the Snapchat reminder on a chalkboard near the guestbook and get ready to enjoy the crowd-sourced social media!
Social media has become such an important part of our everyday lives that it is simply impossible to ignore it. Obviously, you will not be able to ignore it on your wedding day either – but isn’t that too much? How could the social media benefit your Big Day?
We have gathered some tips for you:
Creating a unique hashtag for your wedding is a great idea because it will be really fun for your wedding guests. Even more, it will allow you to centralize the photos your guests make at your wedding and it will also allow you to spot all those small events that may have slipped you during the Big Day. Search Pinterest to find “Hashtag Generators” to give you some ideas.
Signage of your hashtag for your wedding is also important. From temporary tattoos, to cocktail napkins, www.etsy.com has lots of fun options! Check out this post on theknot.com for different ways to promote your hashtag!
Ask your wedding party to download apps that can help everyone stay in touch during the wedding weekend. Some examples are: Groupme (for group texting & photo sharing), Venmo (for sending and receiving money easily).
Social media can also help you be closer to people who couldn’t make it to the wedding. Face timing or organizing a Google hangout with your friends and relatives can make them feel included in the Big Day even if they are hundreds of miles away. Sharing these special moments with your long-distance guests has never been easier.
If you are worried that you might not be able to manage all the social media details, keep in mind that you can always task someone to handle this for you. A cousin, the Best Man or the Maid of Honor could act as your “social media managers” for the Big Day, so that you can focus on all the other details of this huge moment in your life. They can remind guests not to share the pictures before an established hour/date, they can make sure photos of accidents don’t get online and they can also be the ones to centralize the Social Media pictures once everything is done.
Involve your bridesmaid in the planning process by creating Pinterest boards you can invite your friends to pin to. Your friends and family want to help! So instead of shifting through hundreds of pins to find just the right “Seasonal Craft Cocktail” or “Vintage Brooch Bouquet” put your friends to work and have them pin their favorites!
Here at the Villa, we have been having fun by creating our new Pinterest boards. Everything from Boutonnieres & Bow Ties, to Austin Street Art-Photo Opp are waiting for you to take a peek! You can find us on Pinterest at pinterest.com/villaantonia.
If pictures on the Villa’s Pinterest board have peaked your interest, I would love to show you around! Email or call me at [email protected] 512-689-2157
