HITCHED: A West Texas Wedding Guide - Summer 2015

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- at the -The historic Hotel Paisano is the only full-service wedding venue in Marfa. Our ballroom can seat up to a 100 guests and the courtyard is the perfect setting for rehearsal dinners, ceremonies and receptions. Jett’s Grill is on hand to cater and we have an on-staff wedding coordinator who can assist you with every last detail. Your VIP guests will love sipping cocktails on the Rock Hudson suite’s wraparound patio and no bride’s Marfa wedding is complete without a stay in the suite once graced by Elizabeth Taylor. Make the Hotel Paisano your choice for your wedding and we’ll treat you like Hollywood royalty!

Contact manager Vicki Barge to discuss your wedding today. [email protected] or (866) 729-3669

The Hotel Paisano - 207 North Highland Avenue, Marfa, tx - www.hotelpaisano.com - (866) 729-3669

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MARFAMARFAIn Marfa, history and charm add to any gathering. Weddings should be an event to remember. The Historic USO Building can accommodate very large groups with room to spare, and our experienced sta� will help with all of your needs. For more information on holding your wedding or event at Marfa’s Historic USO Building, give us a call!

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“The first look gives me all the happy feels every single time,” Lesley Brown says of that moment when the groom sees his bride for the first time. Lesley shoots side by side with her assistant and boyfriend Junie Villarreal and this November the two of them will be having a wedding of their own. HITCHED would like to be the first to wish them a million blessings and a lifetime of magic. PS: Upon reviewing the rolls, Lesley determined that our cover image for this inaugural edition was shot by Junie. What a team!

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WEST TEXAS WEDDING GUIDE: SUMMER/FALL 2015

ALWAYS DREAMT OF THE PERFECT OUTDOOR SUMMER WEDDING BUT DAUNTED BY THE

REALITY OF TEXAS SUMMER HEAT?

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FIVE REASONS YOUR OUTDOOR WEDDING SHOULD BE IN FAR WEST TEXAS

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#1: THE weather

June is the most popular month for weddings, so it seems an injustice that it would also be the “hottest” month in west Texas. But guess what? West Texas hot isn’t all that hot. The lack of humidity makes the ambient temperature a good ten degrees cooler than the rest of the state, sometimes more. And while others swelter in July and August, we’re enjoying our rainy season. On a good year, cooling afternoon rains often take temperatures back down into the 70s, even 60s sometimes. And don’t worry too much about that rain. West Texas thunderstorms have a tendency to build up, let loose in the heat of the day and move on, leaving behind only rainbows and the lingering scent of wet desert creosote.

#2: THE views

If you want to get married against a backdrop of the “miles and miles of Texas” that Asleep at the Wheel sings about, there’s no better place than Far West Texas. Mt. Livermore just west of Fort Davis stands at an impressive 8,379 feet. Emory Peak in Big Bend N.P. is 7,825 feet. And Chinati Peak south of Marfa is 7,728 feet. You treat your guests to a whole new view on life when you get married in west Texas.

#3: sparklers

There’s no send-off quite like a sparkler send-off. Even if your reception is indoors, you can have your guests meet you outside to shower you with light and love, as you walk away for the first time as husband and wife.

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The Holland Hotel is an exclusive venue for you and your guests the day of and the morning after your special day. The wedding celebration itself becomes a part of a portrait of enduring memories, tailored to your preferences…and what you’ve always dreamed your wedding should be.

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#4: THE sunsetsPhotographers know that the light is somehow different up in the high desert mountains - better, crisper, deeper. And everyone knows the best sunsets in the world happen over the Lone Star State. Throw in a few clouds and the mountains, and magic happens every night out here. All you have to do is look west.

#5: THE starsThe Big Bend area is the darkest place in the continental United States. It’s no wonder the University of Texas built McDonald Observatory in the Davis Mountains, or that so many stargazers flock to the national park to see the Milky Way each night. With a little patience and luck, you might even get the wedding photo of a lifetime, set against a backdrop of infinite stars.

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JUST THE FACTSNames: Chase and Lauren Myers (née Barge)Date of Wedding: April 4, 2015

Wedding coordinator: The bride’s mother Vicki Lynn BargeWedding location: the Hotel Paisano courtyardOfficiant: The bride’s father Robert Barge

Photographer: Geoff Duncan - www.geodun.com

Welcome party catering: Food Shark served sandwich pockets and cookies. Jett’s set up a margarita bar for us. There was also Big Bend Brewing Company beer. Ceremony flowers: Out West Floral Design made the ranunculus, rosemary, eucalyptus and amaranthus bouquets. The flower crowns were from The Bloom Bar Co. out of Pleasanton, CA, (found on Etsy.) “I wanted very simple, a little sparse, and almost deconstructed bouquets, like someone went outside and picked the flowers fresh.”

Dress: “It was my grandmother’s dress, but I had it significantly re-done by a woman in Lubbock, Maria Chandler. She was amazing to work with!”Make-up: Sandy Maldonado.Hair: Chandra McReynolds.

Ceremony music: acoustic set by friends of the couple, Kallie Key and Mitchell Rambo. Ceremony and reception sound: Marfa Recording Co.Reception entertainment: Scott Keo, a Michael Buble tribute artist out of Arizona. “He was incredible.”

Reception location: The Capri at the Thunderbird. (“Kaki is a doll”)Reception catering: Joe T Garcia’s out of Fort Worth, a family favorite restaurant for the Barges. They served their “family style dinner” which included nachos, tacos, cheese enchiladas, rice, and beans. Chimichangas were passed during cocktail hour. The couple’s signature cocktails were a “Marfa Mule” and a “Myers Old Fashioned.” Cakes: Katy Rose Elsasser. Bride’s cake was classic white with a citrus-ginger filling, and swiss meringue buttercream. Groom’s cake was “black & white” dark chocolate cake with sweetened cream cheese and mini chocolate chip filling, and chocolate swiss meringue buttercream. There was also a birthday cake for one of the bridesmaids (the bride didn’t want her to feel left out) - a naked lemon cake with lots of sprinkles! Decor: Succulents brought out the southwest/desert theme. “I made the planters out of milk cartons, other random boxes, cement, and copper foil.”

Q & AWhy did you choose Marfa/West Texas for your wedding? “I grew up in Fort Davis, and my mom has worked in Marfa (she lives there now) for many years. I love the desert and this weird little town in particular. Chase and I started visiting my mom pretty frequently, and he fell in love with it too. It’s become something of a home away from home/perfect getaway for us (we live in Lubbock) so it just made sense.”

What was the highlight of your wedding? “Having everyone we love in Marfa. It was surreal. It still is.”

What would you do different if anything? “We forgot to buy a guest book...oops! In hindsight, I wish we had planned something to better document everyone who was there!”

Congrats on getting HITCHED, Mr. and Mrs. Meyers! And thank you for allowing us to interview you, Lauren! May you see many happy years together!

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CAPRI LOUNGE & EVENT SPACE AT THE THUNDERBIRD HOTELAn airy, modern, in-door event space and beautifully landscaped courtyard. Optional in-house catering, wedding day coordination and table/chair/linen rentals.LOCATION: 601 West San Antonio, MarfaWEB: www.thunderbirdmarfa.comPHONE: (432) 729-1984

DO RIGHT HALLThe Do Right Hall is a renovated, old church with a giant, orange neon horseshoe sign out front. Can’t miss it! LOCATION: 110 West Dallas Street, MarfaEMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (432) 729-4979

GAGE HOTELFor those seeking the ultimate Texas destination wedding, the Gage Hotel in Marathon offers the perfect balance of rustic charm and sophistication. The hotel’s experienced staff manages every detail, from lodging, catering, cakes, flowers, décor, music and photography, as well as wedding day hair and make-up. Offsite rentals, floral, wedding coordination, hair and make-ups services available, as well.LOCATION: 102 Northwest First Street, MarathonWEB: www.gagehotel.comPHONE: (432) 386-4205 - (800) 884-GAGE

HOLLAND HOTELFrom the Balcony Suite to the Grand Lobby, the historic Holland Hotel in downtown Alpine can accommodate a party of any size. Onsite wedding coordination turns your vision into a reality. In-house catering and bartending services from the Century Bar & Grill. LOCATION: 209 West Holland Avenue, AlpineWEB: www.thehollandhoteltexas.comPHONE: (432) 837-2800 - (800) 535-8040

HOTEL PAISANOA beautiful historic hotel in the heart of Marfa, with a large ballroom accommodating up to 100 guests, as well as a courtyard for gatherings and ceremonies. In-house catering and wedding day coordination available. LOCATION: 207 North Highland Avenue, MarfaWEB: www.hotelpaisano.comPHONE: (432) 729-3669 - (866) 729-3669

PLANET MARFAAn outdoor beer garden perfect for your rehearsal dinner or reception. Beer and wine bar. On-site kitchen available.LOCATION: 200 South Abbott, at the corner of San Antonio Street/Hwy 90, MarfaPHONE: (432) 386-5099

USO BUILDINGThe Historic USO Building in Marfa has enough space to accommodate the largest gathering and then some. In-house wedding and event coordination services are available. Large kitchen onsite. Wheelchair accessible.LOCATION: 302 South Highland Avenue, MarfaCONTACT: www.visitmarfa.comPHONE: (432) 729-4772

CATERINGCAPRI LOUNGE & EVENT SPACE AT THE THUNDERBIRD HOTELCatering services available in-house, including bar services. LOCATION: 601 West San Antonio, MarfaWEB: www.thunderbirdmarfa.comPHONE: (432) 729-1984

COME AND TAkE IT BBQTexas-style barbecue and handmade sides. Serving all of west Texas.WEB: www.comeandtakeitbbqtx.com

CENTURY BAR & GRILL AT THE HOLLANDOn-site, full-service catering.LOCATION: 209 West Holland Avenue, AlpineWEB: www.thecenturybarandgrill.comPHONE: (432) 837-1922

12 GAGE RESTAURANT AT THE GAGEPremier custom catering, including bride and grooms cakes, for up to 300 guests.LOCATION: 102 Northwest First Street, MarathonWEB: www.gagehotel.comPHONE: (432) 386-4205 - (800) 884-GAGE

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CATERING (CONT’D)JETT’S GRILL AT THE HOTEL PAISANOFull-service catering for events at the Hotel Paisano, from private dinner parties to large weddings.LOCATION: 207 North Highland Avenue, MarfaCONTACT: www.hotelpaisano.com PHONE: (432) 729-3838

PHOTOGRAPHERSBORDERLAND PHOTOGRAPHYPhotographer/videographer Stephan Hoglund.WEB: www.stephanhoglund.comEMAIL: sh@ stephanhoglund.comPHONE: (218) 370-1314

GEOFF DUNCAN PHOTOGRAPHYPhotographer Geoff Duncan.WEB: www.geodunn.comPHONE: (214) 912-8018

LO & BEHOLD PHOTOGRAPHYPhotographer Deirdre Hanlon-Jones. WEB: - www.loandbeholdphoto.comEMAIL: [email protected]: (432) 294-1952

PHOTOGRAPHERS (CONT’D)MARFALITE STUDIOSPhotographer Lesley Brown. WEB: www.marfalite.comPHONE: (432) 729-1833EMAIL: [email protected]

SUSAN SIMMONS PHOTOGRAPHYPhotographer Susan Simmons. WEB: www.susansimmonsphotography.comPHONE: (832) 260-5654EMAIL: [email protected]

GIFTSNALUNA AT THE WELLGifts and clothing. Imports from Thailand, fine rugs, wine and other happy things for the soul.LOCATION: 119 North Highland Avenue, MarfaWEB: www.thewellmarfa.com

HOTEL PAISANO GIFT SHOPBoutique and gift shop, with souvenir items, housewares, books, great gifts for kids, furniture items, art kits, candles and more.LOCATION: 207 North Highland Avenue, MarfaWEB: www.hotelpaisano.comPHONE: (432) 729-3669 - (866) 729-3669

VELDTA contemporary porcelain jewelry studio in Marfa. By appointment or online.LOCATION: MarfaWEB: www.veldtmarfa.comPHONE: (512) 695-3168

WRONG STOREWhen the Do Right Hall isn’t being used for events, it’s home to the Wrong Store – an art store featuring the work of resident artist Camp Bosworth and a carefully curated assortment of goods and finds from other artists, artisans and crofters.LOCATION: 110 West Dallas Street, MarfaWEB: www.wrongmarfa.comEMAIL: [email protected]: (432) 729-1976

REAL ESTATEFAR WEST TEXAS REALTYLicensed realtor Lauren Meader Fowlkes. Buy, sell, lease, manage.LOCATION: 111 West Texas Street, MarfaWEB: www.farwesttexasrealty.comPHONE: (432) 295-2849

MARFA REALTYBuying or selling, the Marfa Realty team is here to serve your real estate needs with honesty and integrity.LOCATION: 123 North Highland Avenue, MarfaWEB: www.marfarealty.com PHONE: (432) 729-3962

SPA SERVICESCASA BELLA SALON & SPA AT THE HOLLANDFeaturing full spa services including massage (hot stone or hot shell available), facials, wraps (slimming, mineral mud, or detoxifying seaweed), hand and foot treatments, manicures, pedicures, and comprehensive hair care.LOCATION: 209 West Holland Avenue, AlpineWEB: www.thehollandhoteltexas.comPHONE: (432) 294-4992

GAGE SPA AT THE GAGE HOTELMassage therapy, facials, body treatments and extensive day packages. Wedding day hair and make-up packages available, as well.LOCATION: 102 Northwest First Street, MarathonWEB: www.gagehotel.comPHONE: (432) 386-4205 - (800) 884-GAGE

THE WELLHolistic wellness center in the heart of Marfa. Massage, yoga, chiropractic treatments, facials, haircuts and more. Online scheduling available.LOCATION: 119 North Highland Avenue, MarfaWEB: www.thewellmarfa.comPHONE: (512) 567-1964

ENTERTAINMENT, LIGHTING & SOUNDFIREWORkS SERVICES FROM THE GAGE HOTELThe pyrotechnic experts from the Gage are ready to make your wedding sparkle, anywhere else in the tri-county area. Contact the hotel for more information.LOCATION: 102 Northwest First Street, MarathonWEB: www.gagehotel.comCONTACT: (432) 386-4205 - (800) 884-GAGE

MARFA RECORDINGMarfa Recording Company offers a wide-range of event lighting and sound services throughout west Texas.CONTACT: marfarecording.comEMAIL: [email protected]: (432) 386-7193

WEDDING COORDINATIONCAPRI LOUNGE & EVENT SPACE AT THE THUNDERBIRD HOTELOn-site planning and wedding coordination services available.LOCATION: 601 West San Antonio, MarfaWEB: www.thunderbirdmarfa.com PHONE: (432) 729-1984

CEDAR ROSEEvent planning and wedding coordination services.WEB: www.cedarrosedesigns.comEMAIL: [email protected]: (214) 802-1993

Fireworks in the DesertWhen the conditions are right in west Texas (i.e. no fire bans), you

can have the firework show of your dreams thanks to the folks at Gage. They’ll even bring their

pyrotechnic magic to you.

Photo courtesy of the Gage Hotel.

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GAGE HOTELOn-site planning and wedding coordination services available.LOCATION: 102 Northwest First Street, MarathonWEB: www.gagehotel.comPHONE: (432) 386-4205 - (800) 884-GAGE

HOLLAND HOTELOn-site planning and wedding coordination services available.LOCATION: 209 West Holland Avenue, AlpineWEB: www.thehollandhoteltexas.comPHONE: (432) 837-2800 - (800) 535-8040

HOTEL PAISANOOn-site planning and wedding coordination services available.LOCATION: 207 North Highland AvenueWEB: www.hotelpaisano.comPHONE: (432) 729-3669 - (866) 729-3669

MARFA USO BUILDINGOn-site planning and wedding coordination services available.LOCATION: 302. South Highland Avenue, MarfaWEB: www.visitmarfa.comPHONE: (432) 729-4772

MIDLAND CVBThe Midland CVB offers numerous free services to brides and grooms, including booking group hotel rates, event planning and decoration rentals. Let them help you plan your dream Midland wedding.WEB: www.visitmidlandtx.com

FLORAL SERVICESCEDAR ROSECenterpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, altar arrangements, buffet arrangements, bar arrangements, cake toppers and more.WEB: www.cedarrosedesigns.comEMAIL: [email protected]: (214) 802-1993

GAGE HOTELOn-site and off-site floral design services available.LOCATION: 102 Northwest First Street, MarathonWEB: www.gagehotel.comPHONE: (432) 386-4205 - (800) 884-GAGE

Fiesta TimePlanet Marfa all dressed up for a Mexican-themed rehearsal dinner.

RENTALSCEDAR ROSEDecorative items and specialty linens.WEB: www.cedarrosedesigns.comEMAIL: [email protected]: (214) 802-1993

GAGE HOTELOn- and off-site event rentals available. Tables, chairs, linens and more.LOCATION: 102 Northwest First Street, MarathonWEB: www.gagehotel.comPHONE: (432) 386-4205 - (800) 884-GAGE

LODGINGGAGE HOTELFor those seeking the ultimate Texas destination wedding, the Gage Hotel in Marathon offers the perfect balance of rustic charm and sophistication. The hotel’s experienced staff manages every detail, from lodging, catering, cakes, flowers, décor, music and photography, as well as wedding day hair and make-up. Offsite rentals, floral, wedding coordination, hair and make-ups services available, as well.LOCATION: 102 Northwest First Street, MarathonWEB: www.gagehotel.comPHONE: (432) 386-4205 - (800) 884-GAGE

HOLLAND HOTELFrom the Balcony Suite to the Grand Lobby, the historic Holland Hotel in downtown Alpine can accommodate a party of any size. Onsite wedding coordination turns your vision into a reality. In-house catering and bartending services from the Century Bar & Grill. LOCATION: 209 West Holland Avenue, AlpineWEB: www.thehollandhoteltexas.comPHONE: (432) 837-2800 - (800) 535-8040

HOTEL PAISANOA beautiful historic hotel in the heart of Marfa, with a large ballroom accommodating up to 100 guests, as well as a courtyard for gatherings and ceremonies. In-house catering and wedding day coordination available. LOCATION: 207 North Highland Avenue, MarfaWEB: www.hotelpaisano.comPHONE: (432) 729-3669 - (866) 729-3669

MARFA 608 GUEST HOUSEA vacation rental home in Marfa’s north end. In a quiet neighborhood, Marfa 608’s four bedrooms comfortably sleep up to eight guests. Perfect for groups.LOCATION: 506 West Third Street, MarfaWEB: www.marfa608.com

THUNDERBIRD HOTELA renovated motor inn with a modern desert aesthetic.LOCATION: 601 West San Antonio, MarfaWEB: www.thunderbirdmarfa.comPHONE: (432) 729-1984

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Laree Maberry married Tyler, the love of her life, on September 28, 2013 at Midland Country Club. They’re living happily ever after.

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