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“We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action.”  – Frank Tibolt

Invitation Etiquette

QUESTION: If save-the-date cards have been sent out in advance and people have replied that they can’t attend after receiving the save-the-date card, do you still send them an invitation?
ANSWER: Yes, all guests who receive a save-the-date card should also receive an invitation. Then they can see the invitation (something many people [...]

New Perfume from Badgley Mischka

Mark Badgley and James Mischka, hailed by the top fashion publication, Vogue, as among the “Top 10 American Designers” has designed their signature fragrance to be reminiscent of the glamorous days of old Hollywood, yet timeless enough for the modern woman. The fragrance contains red wild berries, fresh peach, creme de cassis, osmanthus flower, white [...]

Badgley Mischka Debuts Bridesmaids Collection

From the label synonymous with glamorous evening wear, Badgley Mischka Bridesmaids captures the essence of Badgley Mischka with its sophistication, romance, and nod to vintage Hollywood glamour.
Fabrics include satin, satin-faced taffeta, chiffon over charmeuse, and tulle over charmeuse. Each fabric has 10-12 color options, from pastels to neutrals to deep tones. A variety of necklines [...]

The Perfect Eyebrow

Anastasia Soare is affectionately referred to as “The Queen of the Eyebrows,” because no one shapes and grooms brows in quite the same way. She has achieved iconic status among Hollywood’s elite and her Beverly Hills salon is host to a celebrity clientele.
Anastasia grew up in Constanta, Romania, on the banks of the Black Sea [...]

Wedding Trends in Other Countries

What’s going on with weddings in other countries? Here are some current trends seen elsewhere:

Dessert tables where guests can choose from a medley of delicious sweet treats (London)
Lemon martinis (London)
A traditional Italian wedding custom, rather than a receiving line, Italian couples visit each table individually before slipping away on their honeymoon. (Italy)
Handwritten & handmade wedding [...]

Handwritten Invitations in India

Handwritten & handmade wedding invitations are status symbols this season in India. They feel like it is just a warm gesture to make guests feel special. The trends this year are not just focused on handwritten invitations but also handmade cards. And the social elite are opting for this understated style statement which comes with [...]

July 7th Wedding

The hottest wedding date for 2007 is June 7th.  Are you booked yet? Are you interested in getting a referral for that weekend if we have any bridal inquires?  Let me know if you want to work the holiday weekend of July 4th and I will keep your name on a list.

Dallas Bridal Show This Weekend

The Dallas Bridal Show will be this weekend, Saturday, January 27th and Sunday, January 28th at Dallas Market Hall. Tickets are available at the door. Adults are $10 each, children are $5 each. Visit their website www.bridalshowsinc.com and you can get a coupon for admission.

Looking for a Outdoor Ceremony Location?

Brides always have a vision and a certain look they are trying to accomplish on their wedding day. Your bride and groom can say “I do” in front of a turn of the century church. It’s a perfect backdrop to any wedding pictures. You may have not heard of this quaint church.
It is [...]

New Bridal Buzzword

The newest bridal buzzword is “familymooners”.
These are couples who’ve started a family before tying the knot and take the children on honeymoon or for their wedding abroad.

Wedding Cake Designers Provide Insight

According to the major cake designers, here are the trends that they are seeing in wedding cakes for 2007:

A letterpress style design created on a wedding cake using baker’s tools, or a custom rubber stamp. It design is impressed onto rolled outfondant.
Monochromatic cakes will still be popular in 2007. However, the color will be [...]

New Wedding Software Program

There is a new wedding software program that is getting ready to come out. My Wedding Hero is focused on building brilliant wedding planning software. Their internet-based software will allow engaged couples, families, friends and wedding businesses to plan and communicate all the details surrounding a wedding. Create and share to-do’s, guest lists, seating arrangements, [...]

NBC Wedding Contest

NBC 5 First at Four is giving a North Texas couple the chance of a lifetime, an all expenses paid wedding on the air. This spring NBC 5 First at Four viewers will pick one lucky couple to receive an all expenses paid dream wedding. If you would like to be involved in this wedding [...]

Fort Worth Star Telegram Bridal Show this Weekend

 
The annual Star Telegram bridal show is this weekend, Sunday, January 21st, in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Convention Center. From photographers, florists, caterers, wedding gowns and everything in between, there will be many wedding professionals available for brides. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and are available at the door (cash only).
You can [...]