by Brooke Conaway
In the heart of the Texas Hill Country, creativity met compassion at Styled with Purpose — a community-driven styled shoot designed and produced by Cat Haus Collective. Hosted at La Dolce Vita Event Venue in New Braunfels, TX and sponsored by The Hills Wedding Guide, Celebrations Bridal and Prom and HoneyBook, the event brought together an extraordinary team of wedding professionals, each contributing their artistry and talents to a day that was both visually stunning and deeply meaningful.
At its core, Styled with Purpose celebrates more than design. It champions connection, collaboration, and giving back to the community. Every participating vendor poured their talent into an immersive experience for photographers, videographers and content creators that bought tickets to photograph the event. The ticket sales helped raise awareness for the ongoing struggles of our hill country neighbors and raised over $1,200 for the Kerrville Flood Fund.
Photo by 1836 Photographie
With a fabulous group of volunteer models and couples, we were able to pull off one of the largest styled shoots of the season! Celebrations Bridal and Prom provided all of the formalwear for both “brides + grooms” and the Made 3 Beauty Team, Gilded Glamour and Kim Ramirez Makeup teamed up to do the absolutely out of this world, glam.
The Tribute Table – Prayers for Kerrville
Beneath the leaves of the Texas Oaks, a long winding serpentine table was lovingly set by CAT HAUS Collective with natural grasses collected from across Texas, white candles, textured linens provided by Fiesta Haus Rentals and delicate green bows, each bow inscribed by The Write Girl Studio with the name of a beloved Camp Mystic camper whose life was tragically lost in the Kerr County flood.
The color green, representing Camp Mystic’s cherished spirit and unity, was chosen to honor the girls’ lasting impact. This tribute table wasn’t just decoration, it was a moment of reflection, a simple but meaningful gesture to memorialize these precious angles and to continue to bring awareness to the ongoing struggles of our hill country neighbors still fighting to rebuild. The one white floral bouquet sat in one of the chairs in quiet remembrance.
“In Texas, we don’t just weather the storm — we rebuild, we rise, and we help our neighbors do the same. That’s what it means to be Texas Strong.”
Photo by 1836 Photographie
Photo by Britany Shea Photography
Behind the Vision: Cat Haus Collective
Why We Created Styled with Purpose
At Cat Haus Collective, creativity has always been more than aesthetics, it’s about connection. Our industry thrives on beauty, collaboration, and storytelling, but we wanted to find a way to make that same magic mean something bigger.
Styled with Purpose was born from that belief. That together, the wedding and event community could use our talents to give back while doing what we love. It’s a collaborative styled shoot series where photographers, planners, florists, bakers, hair and makeup artists, and designers come together to create breathtaking imagery with every registration dollar going directly toward a local cause in need.
We wanted to bridge artistry and impact, to turn creativity into contribution, and to remind ourselves that beauty is most powerful when it serves a purpose.
Photo by 1836 Photographie
Why We Chose the Kerrville Flood Relief Fund
For our inaugural event, the choice was clear. In July 2025, the devastating Kerr County floods took several young lives and left lasting scars on the Hill Country community we love so deeply. Many of us live and work in this region. It’s home to our vendors, venues, and clients, and watching that tragedy unfold and continue to affect our neighbors hit incredibly close to home.
Partnering with the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, we designated Kerr County Flood Relief as our first beneficiary. Every ticket purchased for Styled with Purpose at La Dolce Vita directly supported that relief fund, helping families rebuild and honoring the memory of those lost.
It was our way of saying: we see you, we remember you, and we stand with you.
Photo by 1836 Photographie
The Circle of Love – Ceremony Design
The Circle of Love ceremony setup was designed to feel sacred, inclusive, and naturally romantic. Vintage wooden chairs provided by CAT HAUS Collective curved in a perfect ring around the couple, allowing every guest, and every camera, a front-row seat to the vows.
Wildflower-inspired blooms provided by The Petal Artist and flowing greenery framed the space, blending seamlessly into the landscape for a soft, organic look. The setup embodied the spirit of unity. a living symbol of connection between the couple, their guests, and the Hill Country land itself.
Photos by 1836 Photographie
Moroccan Moments – Fountain Lounge & Table Design
Set against La Dolce Vita’s white arches and serene fountain, this vignette transported guests to a colorful Moroccan courtyard. Rich textures, fun patterns, poufs, and hand-painted fan name cards designed by The Write Girl Studio created a captivating display. The gorgeous farm house table and chairs provided by Hill Country Event Rentals overflowed with bold florals and mixed metals designed by CAT HAUS Collective, while marigolds floated in the fountain. Our gorgeous cake was provided by The Emerald Whisk, while the lush draping and photobooth was provided by Little Lemon Shots.
Photo by 1836 Photographie
A selection of fine jewelry was provided by MAJA Bond Jewelry to compliment the artistry behind the flatlays and detail cards created by Aly Am Paperie in both our Moroccan Moments set up and the Texas Tribute Table.
Photo by Lomonico Photography
Reception Remix – The Tent Set up
Under the spacious white tent at La Dolce Vita, our photographers were welcomed into a world of fun and creativity. Three unique table designs transformed the space into a design lover’s dream — Butterfly Kisses and Pink Lemonade, both curated by CAT HAUS Collective, alongside the Three Seasons tables styled by Fiesta Haus Rentals. Each vignette featured its own personality, showing the incredible versatility of the tented layout.
A thoughtful mix of banquet tables, rounds, and farmhouse tables from Hill Country Event Rentals created dynamic groupings, complemented by their large green bar that anchored the space beautifully. The whimsical Butterfly Lounge by CAT HAUS Collective invited guests to sit and stay awhile, while the Sugar Clouds Cotton Candy cart added a touch of sweetness. Grey Pine Events created a one-of-a-kind balloon backdrop and styled photo opportunity that truly was breathtaking. With DJ MUSIC Entertainment setting the mood, the tent truly became the heart of the celebration.
The day wouldn’t have been the same without La Dolce Velo providing handmade popsicles and ice cream sandwiches sponsored by HONEYBOOK. It was a warm Texas day and the vendors, volunteers and models couldn’t get enough of these sweet treats! Not to mention the awesome bicycle set up.
Photos by 1836 Photographie
Our special guests didn’t just end at beautiful models, we had ROLO from The Pub Pony stop by to bring smiles to everyone’s faces and tasty drinks to thirsty friends!
Photo by 1836 Photographie
One of the most magical moments at Styled with Purpose came to life — quite literally — on canvas. The incredibly talented Pearl Salinas with Fine Art by Pearl, a Hill Country–based live wedding painter, spent the evening capturing the heart of the event with her brush.
Her finished painting serves as a living memory of the collaboration, creativity, and compassion that powered Styled with Purpose. Much like the event itself, Pearl’s art reminds us that beauty can be born from an empty canvas, and when our community comes together to create, we paint hope back into the Hill Country.
Captured Through Every Lens
The event was documented through the eyes of talented photographers and filmmakers who each captured the spirit of Styled with Purpose in their own creative way:
Lomonico Photography, 1836 Photographie, JSFM Productions, Britany Shea Photography, Made in Texas Productions, Zoe Stolle Content by Design, Bobbie Blue Studios, and Jenna Brooke Clark Photography.
Photos by Lomonico Photography
Photo by 1836 Photographie
Scott’s Classic Car Rental provided the coolest convertible ride in town. 1939 Jaguar – it doesn’t get better than that!
Photo by 1836 Photographie
Photo by Britany Shea Photography
The Vendor Dream Team
From ceremony design to signature cocktails, every detail told a story of collaboration and craftsmanship:
- Planning, Design, Rentals & Florals: Cat Haus Collective
- Venue: La Dolce Vita Event Venue
- Sponsor + Blog: The Hills Wedding Guide
- Dresses + Suits: Celebrations Bridal and Prom
- Ceremony Florals & Bouquets: The Petal Artist
- Fine Jewelry: MAJA Bond Jewelry
- Texas Linens + Select Tent Tables: Fiesta Haus
- Furniture + Bar Rentals: Hill Country Event Rentals
- Flat Lay Invitations: Aly Am Paperie
- Photo Booth: Little Lemon Shots
- Vintage Cars: Scott’s Classic Car Rentals
- Beauty Team: Made 3 Beauty, Gilded Glamour (Vintage Hair), Kim Ramirez Makeup
- Sweet Treats: Sugar Clouds Cotton Candy, La Dolce Velo Sweets Cart (ice cream), Emerald Whisk (cake)
- Decor & Installations: Grey Pine Events (Balloon + Chair Backdrop)
- Entertainment: DJ MUSIC Entertainment
- Live Wedding Painting: Pearl Salinas
- Sponsor: HoneyBook
Get Involved
Want to join the next Styled with Purpose event or see more behind-the-scenes moments?
Follow @cathauscollective and @thehillsweddingguide for upcoming announcements, features, and vendor spotlights.
Together, we can continue styling with heart, purpose, and plenty of Hill Country magic. 💛
