Author Archives Ginny Tipton

08
May
2020

Modern, Yet Vintage – Brides of Austin

COLLABORATORS Photography | MK Collections Photography Hair and Makeup | DYE 4 U hair salon Planning and Design | RAC Events and Design Florals | I Do-Flowers NB Bridal Gown | IDoTheDressIDo Bridesmaids Dresses | Celebrations Bridal and Prom Venue, Catering, Decor | Thistlewood Manor & Gardens Cake | Simply Delicious Custom Cakes Bride | […]

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01
August
2019
Lonestar Pineapple Photography

Style shoots/ magazine shoots

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Simon Ly Photo Workshop •Workshop Host, Creative Direction, Planning & Styling: Simon Ly Photography @simonlyphotography •Videography: Eugene Drake @eugene_drake •Floral: Clementine @clementinetx •Calligraphy: Kidgolightly @kidgolightly •Cake: Simply Delicious Custom Cakes @simplydeliciouscustomcakes •HMUA: Bonita Brides @bonitabrides •Vintage Rentals: 10th Collection @10thcollection •Candles: Creative Candles @creative.candles •Agency: Beaz Talent @Beaztalent •Dress: My Wony Bridal @mywony_bridal •Wedding Veil: […]

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21
April
2019

Nicole & David

  Wedding Details: Officiant- Family Friend Makeup & Hair- Bonita Brides Photographer- Alice Chung Photography Dog- On Paws Cakes & Dessert- Dream Baker Flowers- I Do Flowers Videographer- Chance Gilbert

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28
September
2018

Sherry and Craig

  Photographer: Sloan Breeden Photography Cake: Simply Delicious DJ and Photo Booth: Complete Ceremony Musicians: Terra Vista Makeup and Hair: Lola Beauty Florist: In-house Designer Leslie Hayes

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09
June
2018

Fun Summer Dinner

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Fun Summer Dinner A Calzone is basically a folded over pizza that apparently originated in Naples, although the dough is a little different.  We are going to stuff ours with fresh veggies and cheeses, with the option of some Italian sausage, and a classic Marinara sauce for dipping.  A great family meal – even fun to have […]

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09
June
2018

Simple Gourmet Pork Tenderloin

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A Simple Gourmet Pork Dinner Pork Tenderloin au Poivre, not only sounds fancy and delish, it is!  That French word simply means with pepper-lots of it.  But it’s tamed by another one of those great white cream sauces that seem intimidating but are really quite easy.  To be further balanced with a generous helping of […]

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09
June
2018

a bit of New Orleans

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A Bit of New Orleans When I discovered this refreshing Grilled Shrimp Gumbo Salad, I fell in love.  I love everything in it from the okra (gumbo) to the heirloom tomatoes and shrimp, and I think you will too. Its Cajun spices make it a great opening for the ever popular Muffuletta, distinguished by the […]

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09
June
2018

Chicken Pot Pie & Tomato Basil Soup

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Chicken Pot Pie Who doesn’t love this great comfort food?  Imagine increased deliciousness made fresh in your own homemade pastry and veggies of your choosing. And the soup!  Fresh roasted tomatoes with garlic, cream and basil. Yummm!  Great for a cold winter evening. Come learn a bit of pie history while rolling out the dough for this […]

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09
June
2018

Alfredo & Fettuccine

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Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Is Chicken Alfredo over Fettuccine one of your favorite restaurant meals?  Learn to make this simple sauce yourself along with some fresh scratch-made pasta! Yum! Yum! We will start with a “tableside” Caesar – made the original way.  Add some delicious roasted carrots.  Then end it all with a Summer Fruit […]

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07
June
2018

A Provencal Dinner – Ratatouille & Lamb Chops

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A Provencal Dinner Ratatouille is one of the 3 most famous dishes of Provencal cuisine, made famous even further by a little rat movie with the same name.  With it’s wide array of flavors it goes with most anything or can be a delicious stand alone vegetarian dinner. It’s the perfect meal after a day at […]

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20
April
2018
I rarely give 5 stars but I had to since Thistlewood was so great. I did not move a finger and Leslie followed through with each and every detail. There were so many things I forgot but Leslie and Trish kept me on track the entire time. A few recommendations:  add some desserts from Trish […]
Beautiful venue with professional services.
14
April
2018

Bridal/Baby Shower

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Showers of Blessings… Whether you are celebrating a new BRIDE or a MOTHER-TO-BE, Thistlewood Manor is a lovely place to share the fun with your friends with a Bridal or Baby Shower. Our Hourly Rate* is perfect for these typically small events, and then, you can have us do most of the work for you, […]

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13
April
2018

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

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Looking for a place for your Rehearsal Dinner?  Have it at Thistlewood! “Thistlewood Manor is a beautiful venue and I highly recommend it! We had our Son’s rehearsal dinner there. Trisha and her staff were organized, thoughtful and did a fabulous job. They were very accommodating. It was a magical evening and experience!” -Robin, 2019, […]

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05
January
2018
When I was first looking at Venues, I kept coming back to Thistlewood Manor. They did almost everything in-house and it was lovely. The Manor itself is gorgeous: the detail that they have put into the manor and gardens is phenomenal. Seeing it online did not do the grounds justice. It felt like I was […]
I wouldn’t change anything about my wedding and that was in large part because of Thistlewood
05
January
2018
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Thistlewood in October 2017. Leslie and Tricia were wonderful, and they helped us so much every step of the way, from the initial meeting all the way through the wedding itself. Tricia exudes warmth and is also a wonderful chef to boot, having prepared the delicious dinner […]
Our wedding was a magical experience!
05
January
2018
There are not even words to express how perfect our wedding was at Thistlewood Manor. Our wedding was on September 18th, 2015, and it was everything we could have ever hoped for.
Incredible experience!

About Us

Looking for an Extraordinary setting for your wedding Celebration? If timeless Elegance is in your dreams, look no further than Thistlewood Manor. This gorgeous ballroom with its grand staircase, amazing chandeliers, and marble-like floors make it a magical place for your wedding reception.

Contact Info

Our Location:
1520 Roland Lane
Kyle, TX 78640
Phone: (512) 268-1900
Email: info@thistlewoodmanor.com