Historic Sunset Station

Historic Sunset Station is an amazing venue for any type of event - reunions, graduations, parties, weddings and more. We love it when we receive photos from the events that we have on site. Recently, a couple that spent their special day with us passed on photos from their wedding. The wonderful Elizabeth Homan of Artistic Images by Elizabeth produced an amazing video of Rebecca and Jay, take a look! The space they used turned out incredible.





Jessica

Ongoing Blog: Wedding Planning 101

Many of you may not know that I am currently at the beginning of a journey that every girl dreams of – planning my wedding. So you can only imagine the extra excitement I felt when I started in my new position with the RK Group only three short weeks ago. This company is a mecca for all brides-to-be. With rentals, catering, floral, destination management, transportation, entertainment resources and venues, what more could a girl ask for?

Being a resourceful girl, one that likes convenience and creative ideas (I’m pretty sure I could build a piece of furniture with all of the magazine’s I’ve collected in three short months since getting engaged) I jumped on the idea of creating an ongoing “wedding planning 101” blog. Starting this week, I will write a regular blog entry on this site that will chronicle my journey from engaged to married. I will show you all of the amazing things that the RK Group offers with a behind-the-scenes view into my appointments, the process and what you can expect. I will introduce our wonderful team and give you insight into the magic that they can produce. I will also introduce you to some of our exclusive venues as I hunt for the perfect place for the big day.

My planning will be based off of the typical “timelines” put in place by all of the wonderful wedding planning resources. I will also introduce you to some of my favorite blogs and the new trends in the industry. I encourage you to leave me questions or comments you might have for our team and I will try my best to get them answered. Stay tuned in for updates… much, much more to come!

- Jessica -

Vintage and Modern Brides - New Twists on Old Favorites

The ring is on your finger, the date is set… it’s time to start planning one of the most important days of your life!

Whether you are a simplistic girl or a glitz and glam kinda girl, planning your big day becomes part of your everyday routine until you say those life changing words “I DO”.

So what is hot for 2011? At Illusions Rentals & Designs we are seeing two distinct trends, the Vintage Bride and the Contemporary bride.

The Vintage Bride -Old has definitely become the NEW! Vintage inspired with modern elements is very trendy for 2011. Outdoor natural settings with soft color tones such as ivory, olive green and dusty pink help to create the garden, flowery, pretty feel. Couples are also embracing the vintage trend by adding parents and grandparents wedding pictures into their décor. Brides are continuing the nostalgic romantic, vintage theme by wearing their mother or grandmothers wedding dress. Vintage photography with draped cloth back drops is another trend that is becoming more popular with this look.

The Contemporary Bride- 2011 has couples steering away from the “traditional” wedding colors and introducing a splash of color with bright vibrant palettes. When you decide on your wedding, you must then choose the season. Making the choice of season will determine what color palette you will use.

The color trends for 2011 are tropical, fun and whimsical! Some of the hot colors are apple green, mauve, lilac, hot pink, slate grey, celadon, aged gold, coral, red, violet purple and mocha.

Rather than the traditional round, 10-top table, couples are now opting to mix table shapes and sizes infusing a fun atmosphere. Lounge areas are another trend that is rapidly evolving; warm bold tones are incorporated to create a relaxed, comfortable feel.

Our creativity, vast inventory and ability to custom make specialty linen allows Illusions Rentals and Flair Floral to honor our “one stop shop” philosophy and make your vision a reality. Call us today to set up your appointment!

-Michelle Flores-

210.223.2742

www.therkgroup.com

Hello!

I would like to introduce myself as the newest member of The RK Group team. With a love for anything and everything related to the culinary and events communities, I was destined to become a part of the one of the best catering and events companies in Texas and I am proud to say I am a member of this team.

I have joined the impressive group of individuals as a marketing coordinator where I will use my knowledge of marketing practices and the industry to help spread the word about each company under The RK Group umbrella and everything they do – which is a lot, trust me. I will also work very, very hard to develop some new and exciting things with social media and the website that may include everything from instructional videos to contests and promotions to special event news - more to come on this so check back soon!

The blog will still contain news and announcements about everything we do. If you have a question or comment, please feel free to email me or simply paste a comment below. And don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Have a great day!

Jessica Young

Jyoung@therkgroup.com

www.therkgroup.com