Shopping for your bridal gown is often considered the most fun component of wedding planning. After all, the dress is the part many women daydream about even before getting engaged. Bringing your nearest and dearest along to help you shop can be a joyous occasion. However, it can also be stressful as opinions clash and you may wind up with an unpleasant memory. That’s why some brides choose to go shopping alone – below are some pros and cons of making that choice. Photo by Bob & Dawn Davis Photography Pros: - A calm atmosphere. There will be less stress and tension resulting from disagreements about the dress.- Your decision is yours. Without other people’s opinions muddling your thought process, you’ll know that the gown you choose is truly your favorite.- More flexibility. When you go to an appointment alone, you don’t have to try to coordinate several loved one’s schedules – which can be especially tricky if someone was coming from out of town to attend a dress-shopping excursion. Cons:- Losing out on bonding time. Shopping with your mom, sisters, or bridesmaids is often a great opportunity to bring everyone together for the wedding. - No decision tiebreakers. The salon consultant can help provide ...
More »Shopping for your bridal gown is often considered the most fun component of wedding planning. After all, the dress is the part many women daydream about even before getting engaged. Bringing your nearest and dearest along to help you shop can be a joyous occasion. However, it can also be stressful as opinions clash and you may wind up with an unpleasant memory. That’s why some brides choose to go shopping alone – below are some pros and cons of making that choice. Photo by Bob & Dawn Davis Photography Pros: - A calm atmosphere. There will be less stress and tension resulting from disagreements about the dress.- Your decision is yours. Without other people’s opinions muddling your thought process, you’ll know that the gown you choose is truly your favorite.- More flexibility. When you go to an appointment alone, you don’t have to try to coordinate several loved one’s schedules – which can be especially tricky if someone was coming from out of town to attend a dress-shopping excursion. Cons:- Losing out on bonding time. Shopping with your mom, sisters, or bridesmaids is often a great opportunity to bring everyone together for the wedding. - No decision tiebreakers. The salon consultant can help provide ...
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Selecting a photographer for your wedding is an important task. During your search, you’ve reviewed numerous portfolios and, perhaps, reexamined your spending limit a couple of times. Along with ensuring that your photographer’s style and approach are in line with your aesthetic and that your personalities are a good match, there are other factors that can enhance the overall results and your photography experience. 1. Choose a Great LocationMuch care and attention went into creating your overall wedding look – from attire to décor. So, why not make a statement with the background and landscape of your photos? Start the conversation with your photographer early in the planning process! A beautiful garden can be a wonderful option for the "first ... More »
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How Long Will You Wear Your Wedding Veil?
Although some women choose to forgo a veil altogether for the big day, there are many others who feel it completes their bridal ensemble. However, while changing into a reception dress is relatively common, the majority of brides wear their wedding dress all day. Veils, on the other hand, are almost always removed at some point during ... More »
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How Bridesmaids Saved a Wedding from Being Canceled by Hurricane Florence
As Hurricane Florence wreaked havoc on the coast of North Carolina, thousands of people had to evacuated their homes and are hoping for the best upon their return. Tragically, there have already been casualties, and we can only hope the death toll and dama ge will not be at the levels of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Maria from last y... More »
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See a Wedding Officiated by Stranger Things Star David Harbour
Have you ever wished your favorite celebrity could be at your wedding? Surely, we’ve all daydreamed about certain heartthrobs being the groom, but there are also the stars who just seem like they would be a great pal. Back in January, a bride-to-be named Ericka tweeted on a whim, wondering what it would take for David Harbour, who sta... More »
In the current era of wedding personalization, the reception tends to get a lot of attention. After all, it’s a little more of a free-for-all in terms of style and acceptable activities. When it comes to the ceremony though, people tend to feel more boxed in with their options. Sure, brides and grooms can write their own vows, but the gene... More »
Photo by Carter Rose for F8 Studio; Planning & Design by DFW Events “I always cry at weddings,” is a statement you’ve probably heard countless times. Perhaps you’ve even said it yourself! If you’re the type to get emotional at movies, weddings, or even while watching commercials, you may be worried a... More »
Registering for your wedding can be a tricky business; it seems that everywhere you turn there’s a new way to offend someone. As times change, etiquette does too, though admittedly at a different rate. If you’ve asked friends and family for advice on your registry, you have probably received conflicted advice, which can make you feel... More »
Now that engagements are often not quite the big surprises they used to be, it is likely that fewer people have to deal with saying yes to a proposal, only to find they cannot get the ring on! However, that doesn’t mean the problem of needing a ring resized is completely eliminated. For one, some do still choose to go the surprise route, a... More »
Whether or not you and your new spouse decide to have a grand exit, there will come a time for your reception to end. While you could simply have the band or DJ play any old tune to bring the festivities to a close, it can be fun to have the final song be thematically appropriate – a nod to the end of the evening. Listen to the playlist be... More »
Some people just can’t help procrastinating – whether it’s because they work better under pressure or the stress of potentially failing leads to putting off necessary tasks until it’s too late. The to-do lists associated with wedding planning are so long that it is understandable that couples will find themselves del... More »
While some brides have always envisioned dancing with their father to a special song that they've loved since childhood, others may be at a complete loss for which tune to choose. Just as father-daughter relationships vary, so too do the preferences of both the father of the bride and his daughter. To offer some assistance, we've gathered all of... More »
Your venue will set the tone for your magical day, so we spend a lot of time with our clients helping them select the perfect site for their wedding. Your venue will also impact many of your design details – from the style of your dress to the backdrop for your photos. Photo by Laurie Bailey Photography; Bridal Gown: Anne Barge; Planning ... More »
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See the Wedding Details from the 'Making It' Finale!
Last week the feel-good show of the summer, Making It, had a wedding on the season finale! One lucky couple, Talisa and David, were able to have their dream wedding on the set, and host Nick Offerman even officiated. The contestants on the show were challenged to create a cake topper, ceremony backdrop, and a wedding gift to represent the sweeth... More »
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Transportation for Wedding Guests
As stressful as wedding planning can be, many aspects can be fun to organize and daydream about. Transportation for your guests, on the other hand, is not usually one of these tasks. Even picking your own getaway vehicle can be fun, but thinking about shuttles is more of a necessary evil. Of course, not every celebration requires booking trans... More »
As we get closer and closer to engagement season, there will surely be plenty of engagement announcements popping up on your social media feeds. If a close friend or family member gets engaged, you may be tempted to send them a gift in order to congratulate them and share in the excitement of their life-changing moment. While purc... More »
