How The Olana Design Center Offers an Unparalleled One-Stop-Shop Wedding Planning Experience
Now that the excitement of the proposal has settled, it’s time to start planning your future together — and that begins with organizing one of the most joyous dates on your calendar. Depending on the type of wedding you’re envisioning, it takes an average of six to 12 months to craft the perfect celebration. But what if you could plan everything in one place — a place where you can see, touch, taste, and experience all of the magic ingredients of your big day? If a luxury one-stop-shop sounds like your perfect approach to wedding planning, let The Olana Design Center open up a world of creative possibilities for your nuptials.
Situated on the prestigious grounds of The Olana estate in Hickory Creek, Texas, The Olana Design Center brings together Walters Collective’s premier collective of event experts. It’s designed like a picturesque, Parisian-inspired mini shopping center with elegant boutiques in bright pastels housing Walters Collective’s acclaimed vendors. Whether you’re looking for elegant stationery solutions or showstopping wedding desserts, you’ll find everything you need — all under one proverbial roof. Here’s what you need to know about The Olana Design Center ahead of its opening on April 2.
Step into a world of elegance at The Olana Design Center, where every boutique tells a story.
1. Showstopping Venues
Booking a wedding venue is one of the first steps you’ll take after saying yes to the ring. Luckily, The Olana Design Center is located on the grounds of The Olana, one of Walters Wedding Estates’ most sought-after venues built as an homage to the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte in Paris. But The Olana isn’t the only venue to tour on site. The Olana Design Center is also home to more spectacular spaces like The Jolie Room and The Versailles Room, each boasting its own unique, European-inspired flair. These stunning all-white ballrooms are adorned with elegant accents and crystal chandeliers — offering the perfect canvas to dress up or down for any occasion. If you’re looking to take your ceremony outside, The Olana Design Center also features an outdoor space perfect for sophisticated celebrations.
2. Noteworthy Wedding Stationery
Once you’ve secured your wedding date, you’ll need to tell your friends and family about the joyous occasion and give them all the information they need to make it to your big day. That’s where Lyons Paperie comes in. As a longtime partner and one of Walters Wedding Estates’ most trusted vendors, Lyons Paperie produces an array of high-end wedding paper goods and accoutrements that cater to every taste, whether you lean toward elaborate floral designs or something more pared-back and minimalist. At The Olana Design Center, you and your other half will be able to peruse samples of Lyons Paperie’s diverse offerings — think: save-the-date invites, menus, name cards, seating charts, programs, and everything in between. Not sure which paper goods to select or what you’d like to include in your wedding invitation suite? You’ll be able to discuss your options with the design team, customize print types and mediums, and modify colors while you’re there.
3. Exquisite Wedding-Day Attire
Finding your dream dress is no small order. You may spend countless hours scrolling through social media, surveying the internet for potential options, and creating moodboards, but nothing compares to browsing gowns in person at a brick-and-mortar store, where you can touch the silk and feel the lace between your fingers. If you’re looking for an elevated shopping experience, you will find plenty to love at The Olana Design Center’s G&G Bridal — a luxury bridal boutique offering a diverse selection of gowns and accessories for your big day. At this by-appointment-only atelier, you’ll get to explore and try on garments in an inviting and intimate setting. Four private dressing suites are uniquely designed to evoke a distinct mood, creating a personalized atmosphere like no other. What’s more, our personal stylists are there to provide real-time recommendations and guide you through your options. Grooms can also get their shopping done at Suits and Tuxes, just a hop and a skip away.
4. Jewelry to Love and to Hold
Before saying your “I dos” at the altar, you and your partner will need wedding rings to seal your commitment. Enter Lillian M. Collection — a luxury jewelry boutique offering a thoughtful selection of customizable engagement rings, wedding bands, bridal jewelry, and so much more. Whether you’re looking for something classic and traditional or an ultra-blingy ring, Lillian M. Collection will have a wedding band that’s perfect for you. During your appointment, our experts will show you a variety of styles for both women’s and men’s wedding bands and walk you through various customizations. The best part? You’ll get to try on your favorites in person and see how they look on your left ring finger. In addition to selecting your love tokens, you’ll also be able to shop for the rest of your wedding-day jewels here, too. Finish off your bridal look with dazzling earrings, necklaces, and bracelets — plus, thank your top cheerleaders by selecting sparkly gifts for your bridesmaids, too.
5. Sweet Delights for Your Wedding
Second after the vow exchange, the wedding cake reveal is one of the most anticipated moments of any celebration. Looking to make a stunning visual impact with your confections? There’s no one better fit for the job than The Jenny Layne Bakery. Step inside the bakery, and let The Jenny Layne team show you everything they have to offer. You and your partner can share your inspirations, flavors, and design ideas with the team to create a personalized dessert experience. (You can also stop by a showcase for a tasting box!) If you’re looking for something beyond the traditional multi-tiered cake, The Jenny Layne Bakery offers three distinct packages that allow you to mix and match various desserts like petite cakes, mini pies, cake pops, cupcakes, and so much more.
6. Stunning Blooms for Your Big Day
Flowers are a versatile way to effortlessly elevate and transform any space — that’s why no wedding is complete without them. Whether you dream of free-flowing, organic designs or classic blooms with an understated elegance, The Design Haus is the team that can make it happen. With years of experience dreaming up swoon-worthy creations for weddings in Texas and Georgia, The Design Haus’ experts have mastered the art of flower arrangement. At The Olana Design Center, you’ll be able to meet their florists and get your creative wheels turning. Together, you’ll discuss your wedding theme, colors, and overall style to better hone your vision. With so many floral elements to consider for your big day, it’s also helpful to have a little guidance along the way. The Design Haus’ professionals will help you select the right focal points that perfectly complete your ceremony and reception spaces — plus all the bouquets and boutonnieres you’ll need to walk down the aisle.
7. Picture-Perfect Photo Spaces
After your engagement and beyond your big day, life is full of treasured moments and milestones. Capture those experiences with photos at The 06 Creative Studio. Located within The Olana Design Center, this well-appointed photo studio boasts over 2,000 square feet of camera-ready spaces, including three ateliers, each designed to maximize the flow of natural light. Commemorate your proposal with an engagement session, or practice getting comfortable in front of a camera with a pre-wedding photo shoot a few months before your nuptials. This will give you the opportunity to take your wedding outfits — including all your looks for the rehearsal dinner, the wedding, the after-party, and post-wedding brunch — on a test run. The 06 Creative Studio’s third atelier also offers an intimate space for body-positive boudoir shoots. But of course, there are so many more occasions and reasons to step behind the lens: maternity shoots, family portraits, professional headshots, and brand and product sessions, to name a few.