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How to Prepare for the Bridal Extravaganza Show
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We invite you to Brookwood, just west of Houston and minutes from Katy, where our gardens, countryside and elegant surroundings create a one-of-a-kind venue for your special day. At Brookwood, you will be treated to a Red Carpet Wedding, with your Ceremony in the Worship Center and your Reception in our elegant Garden Ballroom! Brookwood is a magical place, where adults with disabilities live, work, play and worship with their peers. A wedding at Brookwood brings double meaning to your special day, as proceeds from weddings help to underwrite the Brookwood Community. Please contact our Wedding Coordinator at Weddings@brookwoodcommunity.org or 281375-2181 to arrange a tour of our Worship Center and Garden Ballroom and to discuss how
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Welcome! Congratulations. This is your time, you are marrying the person you love. Just don’t let the crazy details of planning your wedding get you down. Always remember, love conquers all. Minimize stress by securing big items first, like the date and location. Then dive into the enhancements that will make your day creative and memorable. You may experience some stressful days and sleepless nights as you plan your big day, but remember, it’s all about you: the bride. On the following pages you will meet Texas brides, just like you. You’ll also meet the vendors who bring their dreams to life. Look for advice from brides and learn from their mistakes; be inspired by their creativity, then push the envelope to make your dreams come true. Through Texas brides, we learn what love really is. As you navigate the sea of big day decisions and engagement hurdles, always come back to the center of why you said yes in the first place. Love never fails.
THE NEXT BRIDAL EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW IS JULY 19-20, 2014 ON THE COVER
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Billboard Bride: BreAnna Moses
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Anthony Rathbun
Hair & Makeup: Exquisite Reflections
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Bouquet: F. Dellit Designs
Tom Flynn
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Laurette M. Veres
John Ly
Kasey Lynn Photography
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Kayla Barker
Sondra D. Brown
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15. Be sure to say hello to any vendors you have already hired. 16. D on't be overwhelmed! H ave fun with the planning process. 17. Many exhibitors book up quickly on popular wedding dates, so don't wait long after the show before you decide to call or utilize their services. Generally speaking, there is a rush of appointments immediately after a bridal show.
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