La Paloma Events Center

La Paloma Open House Saturday, January 21!

dianabarron — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:16:07 +0000

Join La Paloma Events Center and leading Austin area wedding vendors as we showcase 2012 Wedding Trends on Saturday, January 21st from 4pm – 8pm.

RSVP Online to let us know you can join!

Celebrating Life With a Toast!

dianabarron — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:10:12 +0000

“Cheers to Mimi, who’s da bestest in da westest,” and we clink whatever we’re holding at the time, could be a stick or a rock, because with a three year old you never know! I’ll ask why I’m the bestest, and he’ll say.” because you take me to da moobies.” Short, sweet and to the point! It’s so awesome that my grandsons are growing up to love weddings! Major who is 3, has had on the job training, but after a brief interview with him this is what he recommends:

When to toast? The Bride and Groom have just been introduced, and danced their first dance, Next up is the Toast!

Who Gives the Toast?Traditionally, the Best Man, Maid of Honor, Father of the Bride, Father of the Groom, but Four is a good number.

What to Say! Plan it, write it and practice saying it if you’re not comfortable in front of a crowd. My advice; short, sweet, and from the heart, be yourself! One last thing; don’t bring up old flames, or their most embarrassing moments, it’s a toast not a roast!

Drop Names!Keep from using, “He or She,” LOOK at the couple you’re toasting, and say their names!

Lastly, just REMEMBER what you learned in elementary…OPENING, BODY, CLOSING!

Opening; introduce yourself and how you know the person you’re toasting,

Body, something memorable, something funny, or share a quote from something you read or something from a song.

Closing; “I’m honored….Congratulations….Best Wishes…THEN….raise your glass, LOOK at the person you’re toasting, and without saying; “Simon Says,” everyone (“you got the power”) else will raise their glasses, CHEERS!

BZ Events!

dianabarron — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:18:01 +0000

So grateful for the opportunity to meet Courtney & Becky with BZ Events! We can not emphasize enough the value and peace of mind these ladies bring to the table, because their job is about making your vision a reality. Who would have thought to check on the availability of adequate power source needed for up lighting! As a bride there is so much to think about, that sometimes the most important details are left out due lack of experience. We tell our clients not to down play the part of a professional planner as “an unnecessary expense,” but to compare your plan for execution with a planners experience in the industry! Many planners keep décor on hand for a fraction of the price, (no need to reinvent the wheel!) explain your vision, and the majority of them will build on your idea, and If they don’t have it, they always know how to find it. La Paloma has onsite “Day of” but, we offer a discount to those that already have an outside Event Planner, Waa-la!

James and Amberlee!

dianabarron — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:07:03 +0000

Not only were these two adorable, but they put together a celebration that included lawn games! Bringing in their own wooden chairs, creating table assignments using old windows, and using old books for table centerpieces gave the decor a Southern Vintage flair. Their reception dinner was catered and served by http://www.hooverscooking.com

Instead of tradional cake the couple brought in a variety of homemade desserts including Blue Bell Ice Cream! See http://www.stylemepretty.com archive texas wedding La Paloma Events, because studio 563 weddings, Lisa Hause did an amazing job capturing the details!

June 15, 2011 Open House & 1st year Birthday Celebration!

dianabarron — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:39:30 +0000

Open House!

Courtesy of our Preferred Vendors;

Brass Tacks Events, Blossoms Floral Artistry, Blossoms TX

Studio 563 Photography And more…..

Come and Celebrate La Paloma’s First Year!

Wednesday June 15, 2011 6:9 pm

14913 Murfin Rd Austin, TX 78734

512:423-0372 For complete details, www.lapalomaevents.com

Here’s your invite! Wheather you’re a bride to be or a FB friend, come out and celebrate La Paloma’s First year in business!

The Latest, and the Greatest!

dianabarron — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:54:31 +0000

Since the end of April of this Year Sean McConnell of is working with miles of canvas to complete this beautiful mural that will be the focal point at La Paloma Events Center! It is exciting to see the progress of his work! Sean is mid-way through the project, and the estimated time of completion is July 15 of this year!

This was nice!

dianabarron — Tue, 17 May 2011 02:37:54 +0000

Hi La Paloma Team,

I just wanted to thank you for last week at La Paloma. We had a wonderful time. The house, pool, pool house, pavilion, etc were all amazing. We loved all of the work and thought that went into building such an awesome site. We enjoyed the friendly service that you provided the entire time we were there. Jen and I were very impressed with how all of you stayed calm and kept the wedding ceremony going despite the weather and other obstacles. We are sure you will continue to be blessed with a successful business in the years to come. I highly recommend La Paloma!

God Bless,
Chris Way

Austin Wedding Guide Networking

dianabarron — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:21:52 +0000

Networking is fun! I love meeting new people in the wedding industry, and hearing their stories, all of them not necessarily about a weddings. We eat together, we laugh, and most of all we encourage one another to do better. In April La Paloma hosted the monthly event, and we had a lot of new vendors come out that had never been here, which was very good for us. La Paloma received lots of great feed back, like I didn’t know that we were one of the VERY few if any outdoor Pavilions in Austin with AC and Heat! I’m going to try to add Andy’s pictures to the gallery. If it doesn’t work check out the La Paloma Events Center facebook page! . I met Andy (www.andy@andysams.com) at this event, but I first met him through his booth at the Diamond Soiree in January. His booth left an imprint because it was a wall collage of photos of his art.

About Me ….Diana

dianabarron — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:25:44 +0000

Life was good before 2008, and then reality hit me in the face with my own 2×4! Before 2008, I worked in my PJ’s! as the President, administrator and interior designer for Southstar Framing, and Southstar Homes. The economy for the last 20 years had afforded us the “Fat Cat” title. My husband, (the builder) and I purchased a home on five acres in 2004 that needed a lot of TLC. After a whole lot of wood, white paint and landscaping, we achieved the results we wanted, a “big white house.” We moved into our 5-bedroom home with our daughter who was a senior in High School and going off to college in 2006. Residential construction came to a halt in 2008, and in the beginning of January 2009 projections for new home starts were low. In February of 2009 we moved out of our home and purchased an ad from Homeaway, our home was booked with spring breakers, and summer vacationers through July! Early on, there was lots of wedding traffic, individuals looking for a location to have a reception. In August 2009, we decided to build a party pavilion, and in November 2009 we had our first wedding! In June of 2010 we completed the bride and groom suite, catering kitchen and bathrooms. The landscaping is ongoing and will always be! Now for pre La Paloma pictures…..

The chickens and the pheasants were also a hobby, we had to say bye to them too. For that season “Big Red” and “The Boss Chick” brought us lots of Joy, and in their memory we can say we named the venue La Paloma after their feathered friend, “The Dove.” (That part really isn’t true, it just sounded good)

New For 2011…Weekley Open Houses!

dianabarron — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:30:52 +0000

Join us each week on Wednesday from 4pm -7pm at La Paloma Events Center for tours of the property. Be the couple to receive dinner on us! No appointment necessary….See you there!