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Venue: Kendall Plantation

Kendall Plantation sits atop a hill on a beautiful ranch in Kendall County. Decades ago, the property was owned as a whole piece and used to grow cotton. In the 1980’s, the May family purchased a 150-acre section and made their home in the original ranch house. As other sections of the land became available, the May Family collected them to make the ranch the 300 acres it is today. The site for Kendall Plantation rests on a solid limestone hill. Over 70 years ago, a limestone stream collected water run off from the hilltop and carried it to the pond where today, couples vow forever. The name Kendall Plantation represents the county in which it rests and the original purpose of the land, a plantation for growing cotton and other crops. The décor, colors and details were inspired by true Southern Louisiana Plantation homes and mirrored after the antebellum style and old world elegance. History of the land has been preserved, as we have kept original items used to work the ranch centuries ago. The dream of Kendall Plantation came to life when the May and Voss families officially opened the doors in November of 2011. We are a homegrown, family owned and operated Christian business that is passionate for family and making each event perfect. Thank you for the opportunity to host your special life memory. An Elegant Day Awaits You…

Venue: Hofmann Ranch

The Grande Hall at Hofmann Ranch sits on a gentle hilltop surrounded by verdant pastureland, the lush Medina Valley and historic homesteads. The owners, Hans and Charlotte Hofmann, fell in love with this country paradise when they first laid their eyes on it. They bought the 370-acre ranch as their retirement nest and soon decided they wanted to share the beauty around them with others looking for a place to host their special events. Now, the ranch’s three new indoor and outdoor event facilities can each host 200 to 300 guests for weddings, anniversaries, parties, corporate functions and other occasions. “It’s just so beautiful out here with our hilltop oak trees and valley below,” says Hans Hofmann. “Sometimes, it’s hard to believe we’re a short drive from downtown San Antonio." Highlights of the ranch include the Grande Hall’s double oak staircase and balcony level, the Patio’s wonderful brickwork and the Pavilion’s lavish chandeliers and wood columns. The Hofmanns gave the utmost attention to detail when designing and building the ranch’s event space. For your special occasion, they will provide the same high level of service and professionalism. “When we hosted our first wedding in the Grande Hall, we worked on making things as prefect as possible, as though one of our own daughters were getting married,” Charlotte Hofmann says. “We feel so honored when people choose our ranch for the most important celebrations and events in their lives.”

Venue: Eilan Hotel

The breathtaking Éilan Hotel & Spa offers a wide variety of wedding venues in San Antonio to gather and celebrate in style. Your guests will enjoy Tuscan charm in beautifully appointed banquet rooms and reception halls, as well as unique locations both inside and out. Wherever you hold your event at the Eilan, every attention to detail will be covered so you can focus on you and your guests, who will remember your wedding for years to come.

Coordinator: Timeless Beginnings

I started coordinating weddings professionally in 2006 after earning my event planning certification from the US Event Guide. I am a Class of 2004 alumna of St. Mary's University and a Class of 2000 alumna of Antonian College Prep High School. I always love including that last one because it was at Antonian that I met my handsome hubby! Together we have three ridiculously cute kids (I'm not kidding, they are crazy adorable) and are both born and raised in San Antonio. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked, "How do you do it? Aren't weddings so stressful?!" That's when I refer to the quote you see above...weddings really are my kind of crazy! Some people love the corporate life, some love sports, others teaching. I LOVE weddings! Besides the fact that organizing things, being creative and keeping track of numbers makes me happy, I am also just a really smooshy girl! My favorite part of being a wedding coordinator is hearing about so many couples' love stories. I am blessed to call many of the couples I have met good friends long after their wedding days, and it still thrills me to hear how their love stories have grown to include children, homes and new jobs! I know it sounds cheesy, but it's pretty incredible to be a part of such an important day in someone's life. I love doing everything I can to make that day as wonderful, fun and stress-free as every couple hopes it will be! I would love to meet with you to hear more about your love story and to chat about how I can help with the wedding plans. Even if you are just wondering about what the heck a wedding coordinator does or if you should even consider hiring one, please feel free to call or email me! I really look forward to hearing from you!

Coordinator: Tie the Knot- Hill Country

Tie the Knot strives to be the event planning service that understands your creative side and can make it happen. We welcome the opportunity to work with you and plan that special event that you and guests will want to talk about for a long time to come.

Coordinator: Haute Weddings

Haute Weddings is one of San Antonio's leading wedding planning companies, consisting of a team of coordinators and wedding industry experts, who behold the experience and passion, to Elevate your vision, and make your wedding HAUTE. We LOVE our Hautties! and we LOVE the madness of planning a wedding. Everyone always asks us, "How do you do it?" and the answer is quite simple, "because we love it!" We have a Method To The Madness that works, and we truly enjoy the planning process. We work with the best vendors, at beautiful venues, and we love the challenges of juggling logistics such as floor plans and budgets, with the creative aspects of design and decor.

Coordinator: Diamonds & Dreams

Tina Humphrey, Certified Wedding Consultant and proud owner of Diamonds & Dreams. Since the very inception of Diamonds & Dreams my philosophy has been to make your event a sparkling success. I believe that it’s the little things that count, so I devote personal attention to every detail with you. I’ve made it my personal goal to create a wedding that is uniquely YOU. I would like to thank you for taking the time to preview Diamonds & Dreams. I’m wishing you not only a fabulous event, but a very long and happy marriage.

Hair & Makeup: Chairish The Day

Our team of hard working, passionate individuals, who make every single client of ours feel fabulous! Whether you're a bride to be, going to a corporate event, prom, or just having a fun night out with the people you love, we will ALWAYS do our best to exceed your expectations when getting you all dolled up! Chairish The Day works in and around the San Antonio area. All of our services are provided in studio and on location for added convenience. We love what we do and we hope to meet you soon!

Florist: DeVinnie's Paradise

Flowers From De Vinnie's Paradise has been proudly serving the San Antonio and surrounding areas. We are family owned and operated and we are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. This is why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect. De Vinnie's Paradise wants the day you dreamt of all your life to be the most incredible, magical, memorable experience of a lifetime. De Vinnie's offers more than 30 years of combined experience, with custom floral design and unique art decor to make any vision become a reality. We offer an extensive portfolio with one of a kind moments and seasonal themes for every occasion for you to choose from. When it comes to creating "your" memories, even on a budget, De Vinnie's Paradise wants to make sure your day is magically perfect! "If you can imagine it, we can create it!" Let De Vinnie's Paradise be your first choice for flowers.

Florist: Blume Haus

Mandy began my career in the wedding industry nine years ago as a wedding coordiantor and now focus on the most fun aspect of wedding - the floral designs!! I grew up as a military brat and I wouldn't have it any other way. I was able to visit many different countries spanning from Japan, Korea, China and Hong Kong to Argentina and Uruguay. Having all of these experiences with different cultures really helps me to think outside of the box when creating designs. I also toggle between light and dark hair often! I have a unique understanding of San Antonio brides: their needs, their wants, their inspirations and aspirations. Therefore, I have a very unique approach to flower design and customer service which my brides always enjoy. I'm not here to design your flowers but to make the process seamless and as stress-free as possible!

Evember Floral & Event Design

Evember Floral and Event Design is committed to providing exceptional customer service and exquisite floral arrangements and décor elements to enhance your special day. Angie Rodgers, the owner and head floral designer and is dedicated to ensuring that each one of her clients receive the time and attention they deserve to see their vision comes to life. With over a decade of experience, a true love of flowers and a passion for exceeding expectations, she makes it a priority to give her personal attention to each event Evember is blessed to be a part of. Angie is very fortunate to have a staff of talented, creative and wonderful people who help her continue to deliver beautiful floral designs to our clients. Each one of her staff members share my dedication to quality flowers, customer service and a love for what they do.

Bartenders: Bartenders 4 You

Professional bartenders have experience dealing with large crowds and events, something that an inexperienced individual will struggle with. Wedding bartenders should be able to provide quick service to each of your guests, and when it comes to San Antonio bartending our bartenders always get your guests exactly what they are looking for, a delicious cocktail. When you hire Bartenders4You you can be 100% confident that you will receive professional service from our San Antonio wedding bartenders.

Music: 5150 Productions

Philip Chancellor is considered by many of today's best DMC's and corporate entertainment agencies to be one of the leading entertainers currently performing in the United States today. Emcee to literally hundreds of events for the world finest corporations. Philip began his amazing career as a magician at age 8 Philip it was not long before Philip began to rise up the ranks from armature magician to professional illusionist. Performing in comedy clubs and cruise ships across the world. During this run Philip won several nationally recognized awards as a Illusionist. In 1992 he gained national media attention when Dan Rather from CBS covered Philip's unique escape from a strait jacket during a bungee jump. Today, Philip Chancellor is called upon for his Emcee talent by some of the nations largest companies. From such names as Pfizer, GMC, USAA, and T-Mobile. Philip travels throughout the country most of the year to deliver his own style of voice-over and music knowledge to the largest special events in the United States. Superior sound re-enforcement and the world's most cutting edge lighting effects enhance the amazement of all who see. In 2009 Philip was honed by "ISES" The INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL EVENTS SOCIETY and presented the "HALL OF FAME" award for his life long commitment to excellence in the field of special event entertainment. Philips passion for quality and entertainment shine and it shows in every performance his company dose! Need a reference on Philip or 5150 Productions? Simply call ANY event specialist in South Texas. For over 20 years neither Philip Chancellor OR 5150 Productions has had to refund money because we were unprofessional or breached our contract to ANY client...EVER.

Music: Platinum DJ

Guiding and Directing... The most often Overlooked detail of your day. Brandon is not just a DJ, he is your Wedding Entertainment Director, he handles all your announcements, and coordinates your event with your staff, photographer, and videographer so that everything flows seamlessly. Brandons’ class, coupled with distinguished, eloquent, DJ skills, makes him a very unique Wedding DJ. Distinctively Elegant Weddings are his specialty, he strives to make every event nothing short of spectacular. Brandon has set a new standard for excellence. "Industry Professionals" consider Brandon a very classy DJ who knows how to take care of an elegant high-end Wedding. Brandon brings an amazing BOSE sound system to every event and offers wireless satellite speaker options for those tricky ceremony and/or cocktail hour locations. Your Wedding will be given an exquisite atmosphere -- distinctively romantic sounds woven into the cocktail hour/dinner service, followed by a smooth transition into tasteful upbeat music for dance time. Your Wedding will easily be the most fun your guests will have this year. His brides rave on and on about his passion, flawless execution, resourcefulness, meticulous attention to detail, and incomparable flexibility; as well as his uncanny ability to create a uniquely distinctive, yet exceptionally fun Wedding. This is exactly what makes him so unique. With Brandon, there will be no surprise DJ at your wedding. If you secured Brandon, you will get Brandon. He will help with the entire planning process from the start to the end.

Music: Illuminating Celebrations

Illuminating Celebrations • San Antonio, TX | email us | 210-831-0050 Rafael Chancey - The Lighting Specialist Currently oversees lighting department at Summit Christian Center in San Antonio, TX. Operates and programs a Grand MA providing involves lighting design support and operation for large scale concerts, weddings and special events. Rafael has over 20 years of lighting experience and has provided lighting support for various artists such as Elvis Crespo, Sentidos Opuestos, Sonora Santanera, Reuben Morgan, Parachute Band, Kate Miner and Hillsong. Trained on Grand MA in 2008 by world renowned lighting designer Patrick Dierson.

Cakes: Creations Cakes

At Creations Cakes, we have been designing custom wedding cakes in the South Texas area since 1996. Through the years with classes and experience we have acquired the ability to learn, love and enjoy the art of cake decorating. We take great pride designing memorable wedding cakes for the most important day of your life. My name is Susie Martinez and I am the owner and designer of Creations Cake Shop located in Pleasanton Texas. I supervise all the aspects of cake creations and baking in our licensed commercial kitchen. With seventeen years of experience in cake decorating, my goal is to create a beautiful and delicious cake, offered at an affordable price. Wedding cake consultation by appointment only. We are proud to announce that Creations Cakes has been rated by our local South Texas brides and voted us "The Knot Best of Wedding 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014".

Officiant: Joseph Flores

" All About Me Bride To Be" Just think: You have already said yes when he proposed; and now it's all about you-The Bride! It makes perfect sense that everything else revolve around The Bride- to-Be. That is where I come in. I make sure that your Wedding day is a Success! I make it a tailored ceremony, that matches both the Bride and Groom's relationship and sentiments.

Venue & Planning

Event planning doesn’t get any better than this. Whether you are planning your wedding, looking to hold an intimate evening with friends or a great place to hold your next birthday party, our event planners, dedicated staff, and executive chefs can help to bring your vision to reality. The 10,000 square foot San Antonio event venue was carefully designed to respect the historical qualities of the building that it resides in. Features include a magnificent rock and brick wall that is original to the building, a stage, hardwood floors and a brick bar that compliments the accent wall.