• Should You Host a Welcome Party / Rehearsal Dinner?

    Should You Host a Welcome Party / Rehearsal Dinner?

    Why You Should Host a Welcome Party / Rehearsal Dinner   Your wedding day is a pivotal moment in your love story, and sharing this special day with all those near and dear to you is so important! A Welcome Party / Rehearsal Dinner is a great way to get connected to your closest family and […]

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  • What You Need to Know About Spotlights

    What You Need to Know About Spotlights

    What You Need to Know About Spotlights What Is a Spot Light? A spotlight is typically a lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly onto a place or person, especially a performer on stage. In the event industry, we like to be a little more specific with using the word “spotlight.”   We like […]

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  • How String Lights Elevate Your Wedding

    How String Lights Elevate Your Wedding

    Lighting Our Way to 2023 What Are String Lights? When you think of them, we will likely ask you to describe your vision and what kind of string lights you’ll want. There are many ways to describe string lights. Inspiration pictures are key to ensuring we’re on the same page when doing your wedding lighting.  […]

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  • Why You Should Book Your Wedding Vendors Now

    Why You Should Book Your Wedding Vendors Now

    Booking the ideal wedding vendor is not only vital for a successful wedding, but it also reduces stress for the couple. When booking a wedding vendor, there’s usually a standard booking timeline to follow. The sooner you choose and secure a wedding vendor, the better. However, this doesn’t mean you rush blindly into the decision. […]

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  • Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Uplighting   

    Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Uplighting   

    If you’re beginning to plan your big day, you and your fiancé are likely learning that it takes more to plan a wedding than just choosing the right dress, rings, and cake. The small details make your day perfect, and one of the most overshadowed details is the uplighting at your wedding venue.    With so […]

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  • The Resurgence of Big Events in Austin

    The Resurgence of Big Events in Austin

    Why do people go to Austin for their weddings? Not only is it the city of music, but one that adores true love at its center. So, if you’re planning an event with a large crowd count and lots of guests who need somewhere to stay overnight after the big day has passed over them […]

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  • Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin 2022

    Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin 2022

    Altared Weddings & Events Team We already admired Andrew P Brown for running inside-Juiceland vinyl shop Exploded Records and co-founding the much-loved showcase series Exploded Drawing. Turns out, the eclectic music curator also makes a great radio deejay, Wednesdays at 8pm on KUTX. His 2021-launched electronic and beat show, Soundfounder, supports the leading Austin station’s efforts […]

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  • Custom Wedding Decor Ideas

    Custom Wedding Decor Ideas

  • Hill Country wedding lighting inspiration: A styled shoot at Memory Lane

    Hill Country wedding lighting inspiration: A styled shoot at Memory Lane

    For obvious reasons, your wedding day is one of the most significant days of your life. That’s one of the reasons people put so much effort into every little detail, from the invitation design and the flower arrangements to the cake, the music and the vows. One important consideration too often left behind is your […]

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