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Arlington BRIDAL EXPO | SEPT 2013
IN THIS ISSUE 16-17 Complete Vendor Listings 18 How to break in your Bridal Shoes 24 Signature Bridal Shows, Inc.
SHOW SPONSORS Meringue Bakery 4-5 Moments Wedding Photography 22 Dinner 4 Two 31 Walmart
SHOW SCHEDULE 11:30 registration opens purchase custom labels 12:00 bridal show opens 4:45 door prize winners announced last call for concessions 5:00 bridal show closes
FRONT & INSIDE COVER Travis & Gabriela - married July 6th in Plano, TX at the Marriot Hotel. Photo by Moments Photography.
A B O VE & B EL O W I M A G E Š M O M EN TS W ED D I N G P H O TO G R A P H Y
JAYNE AMES | MARY KAY All eyes on the bride. Look simply radient for your wedding day. Schedule a free makeover. Invite your bridesmaids. Your mom. I can even help with great gifts for your wedding party. Call me today.
Jayne Ames | (817) 919-6888 www.marykay.com/jayne
CHARLIE BROWN’S TRAVEL With so many travel options out there, it can be overwhelming. We work as your ‘Value Interperter’. Using our expertise, we find amazing experiences that exceed your every desire, but not your budget. With our services, you can be confident that your vacation or Honeymoon will be planned hassle-free, and filled with moments you’ll never forget. Our SERVICE is FREE and we are available daily from 8am to 10pm to answer your questions. (972) 880-4141 | info@CharlieBrownsTravel.com www.CharlieBrownsTravel.com
FIERCE FACES SPA AND STUDIO YOUR WEDDING DAY IS YOUR DAY! Get ready to be pampered and treated like the beautiful queen that you are. Our day spa and studio offers a full range of services to beautify, relax and rejuvenate you. Come on in and enjoy a relaxing spa facial, a soothing body treatment or even enhance your outer beauty with makeup services or beautiful luscious eyelash extensions. We want you to escape from everyday troubles and enjoy your time with us while we give you a complete makeover! 1601 E. Lamar Blvd. Arlington, Tx 76011 Suite 107 (817) 723-2809 | fiercefacesstudio@gmail.com www.fiercefacesspaandstudio.com
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For more information, please visit: or feel free to call: (210) 204-0314 and I’ll be happy to share all of the details about Solavei with You! This is an Excellent opportunity for Newly Weds, Housewives or even for saving toward a new home, the nursery, college funds, etc. Earn an income or just take advantage of great service! Coming S☺☺N: DISCOUNTED Internet & Cable TV – Now that’s SWEET! Please visit us today: Eric’s Solavei Store, 2109 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78201
Arlington Bridal Expo SEPTEMBER 2013 | VENDOR AND BOOTH LISTING
BEAUTY/MAKE-UP
EVENT/WEDDING CONSULTANT
Arbonne Wendy. . ......................................... 523
Alpha & Omega Wedding Consultants. . .......... 326
Avon - Kathy Johnson.................................. 702
Elegant Nuptials & Events............................. 226
BeautiControl.............................................. 913
En Pointe Weddings & Events....................... 402
Fierce Faces Studio & Wink Studio................ 403
Exclusively For You...................................... 912
Jayne Ames................................................ 412
Paparazzi Glam & Decor Rentals................... 407
Kiss & Makeup............................................ 307
Query Events.............................................. 602
Lindsay Benedetto....................................... 606
Signature Events of Texas. . .................... 501-502
MIA Bath & Body......................................... 506
Voir Grand Events........................................ 221
Paradise Mobile Spa.................................... 205
FLORIST
Rodan Fields............................................... 207
Blooms Forever Events. . ............................... 113
Se Sales. . ................................................... 420
House of Petals........................................... 215
BRIDAL DRESS
Kanvase In Bloom........................................ 601
Distinct Elegance Bridal Boutique.................. 214
Silk Petals................................................... 520
Lang’s Bridal............................................... 328
GIFTS & BRIDAL REGISTRY
My Girl’s Bridal Bouquite and Lingerie............ 419
Grace Adele - Maggie.................................. 324
Pence and Panache. . ............................ 512-513
Mary, Marry, Me. . ......................................... 201
CAKES
Pampered Chef Shauna............................... 204
Cake Diva................................................... 428
Passion Parties by Cayenne. . ........................ 617
Creative Cakes by Monica............................ 302
Pink Zebra.................................................. 417
Kakes by Kay.............................................. 106
Pure Romance............................................ 224
Meringue Bakery . . ................................. 903-904
Scentsy...................................................... 303
The Butterfly Cake Factory. . .......................... 801
Touch of Art................................................ 217
CATERING
Walmart...................................................FS1-4
360 Fusion Cuisine Custom Catering............ 306
HEALTH & FITNESS
Affairs to Cater............................................ 310
9Round Arlington......................................... 213
Candy Coated Events.................................. 514
ACE........................................................... 715
Mimi’s Cafe................................................. 914
Advanced Physical Medicine. . ....................... 107
On The Border............................................ 206
Advocare - Brenda. . ..................................... 608
The Fatt Apple Catering. . .............................. 116
Biofusion.................................................... 319
DISC JOCKEYS
Chiro One Wellness Centers......................... 316
All Access DJ. . ............................................ 123
IT Works - Kari.. ........................................... 318
DJ Connection............................................ 910
Mitch Conditt DDS....................................... 209
Fresh Spin Entertainment. . ............................ 615
NuYu Teeth Whitening.................................. 604
Heartsong Events and Lighting...................... 228
Plexus Slim................................................. 424
LoneStar DJ................................................ 425
Team Beachbody. . ..................115
Metro DJ.................................................... 208
Zeal for Life................... 909
Pinnacle Elite Entertainment.......................... 110 Renaissance Sound..................................... 710 The Roof Raisers......................................... 222 TLT Entertainment........................................ 416 Your DJ...................................................... 218
ENTERTAINMENT/PARTIES Slumber Parties By Vivica............................. 406
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Arlington Bridal Expo SEPTEMBER 2013 | VENDOR AND BOOTH LISTING
INVITATIONS
PHOTOGRAPHY
VENUE
Send Out Cards.......................................... 405
Melissa Shook Photography. . ........................ 522
Mansfield Center For The Performing Arts. . ..... 312
Signature Sentiments................................... 510
Moments Wedding Photography. . ........... 120-121
MD Resort.................................................. 908
JEWELRY
Pink Door Boudoir. . ...................................... 220
Mediterranean Villa / The Classic Gourmet..... 902
Dental One Partners. . ................................... 111
Rachel Robinson Photography...................... 321
Museum Of Biblical Art................................. 122
Origami Owl................................................ 315
Red Oak Photography.................................. 404
Noah’s. . ...................................................... 119
Sara Blaine Jewelry for Willow House. . .......... 426
Roe & White Photography............................. 301
Rolling Hills Country Club............................. 618
MUSIC
Ryan ODowd Photography. . ................... 313-314
Ruthe Jackson Center. . ........................ 610, 709
Sincerely by Two Photography.. ..................... 701
Sheraton Arlington Hotel............................... 413
Southern Flair Photography........................... 203
Sterling Events and Catering......................... 906
Vanja D Photography. . .................................. 401
The Golf Club at Fossil Creek.. ...................... 521
Cutting Edge Photo Booth............................ 516
Z & S Photography & Video. . ......................... 905
The Grand Hall............................................ 202
Meant to Bee.............................................. 225
RENTALS & DECOR
Towering Oaks Ranch Resort........................ 323
RME Events & Design.................................. 320
VIDEOGRAPHY
Susi J’s Special Days................................... 911
A Day To Remember Video........................... 421
Shutterbooth........................................ 104-105
TRANSPORTATION
Avant Multimedia......................................... 325
Tapsnap..................................................... 317
AJL International.......................................... 915
Dominguez Films......................................... 418
Texas Photobooth Company, Inc................... 414
TRAVEL
M&K Productions. . ....................................... 223
PHOTOGRAPHY
Charlie Brown’s Travel.................................. 605
100 Year From Now..................................... 718
Libby Travel Agency..................................... 108
4R Photography.. ......................................... 616
Paradise Travel............................................ 504
OTHER
A Sophisticated Affair................................... 503
Southern Journeys. . ..................................... 227
Andrews Wedding Ceremonies............. 515, 609
Beau Vaughn Photography & Videography...... 126
TUXEDO
Brown Fox Creative. . .................................... 507
Blevins Photography. . .................................. 607
Al’s Formal Wear. . ........................................ 124
Celebrate Your Sexy................................... 409
VENUE
Bows & Strings. . .......................................... 714
PHOTOBOOTH
Memories In A Box. . ..................................... 603 Nadine Larrouy Photo Booth Rental............... 216 Ohh Snap! Photo Booths. . ............................ 101
Nathan & D’Lytha Video................................ 311 Under the Tower Productions........................ 109
Camp Gladiator........................................... 718 d’marie....................................................... 118 Dinne4Two.................................................. 901
Courtney Engle Photography.................... 104
Anglin Occasions. . ....................................... 408
GM Photography.................................... 423
E3Events.................................................... 212
Cacharel Grand Ballroom. . ............................ 114
Heavenly Candids............................ 309
In Sphere Insurance Solutions....................... 210
Diamond Oaks Country Club. . ....................... 717
Jennifer Crenshaw Photography....... 415
Miadi Mobile Marketing. . ............................... 410
Elmwood Garden.................................. 102-103
Jessica Bailey Photography...... 511
Ooh La Veil................................................. 322
Heritage Springs. . ........................................ 427
Jim Byrd Photography............. 112
Solavei....................................................... 219
Hidden Springs.. .......................................... 327
Keith Evans Photography. . ........ 305
Touch of Purple........................................... 125
Hilton Arlington............................................ 308
Lamar Wedding Center. . .......... 907
Westbrook Events. . ...................................... 117
Hollow Hill Farm Event Center....................... 211
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How to break in your Bridal Shoes
As a bride, you will spend hours on your feet on your wedding day. From the alter
If you are not taking professional lessons,
3. TAKE THEM OUTSIDE
to photos to the dance floor, you won’t
make sure you practice dancing in them. You want to make sure they fit properly
have much opportunity to sit down. No
Wear the shoes outside on cement
one wants aching feet to ruin their day,
paving to help scuff and ruff up the
so take some time before the big event
smooth soles. You don’t want to take
to break in that fabulous new pair of
any chances on slipping or falling on your
“must-have” shoes!
wedding day!
1. WEAR THEM!
4. PRACTICE DANCING
At least one month before your wedding
If you are enrolled in a
supports, or cushioning gel
day, start wearing your shoes around the
dance class, be sure
pads to give you that perfect
house. Wear them with a pair of trouser
to wear your shoes to
wedding-day fit.
socks: this will help stretch them and will
the
also protect your feet as you are breaking
Also,
them in!
with hosiery if you
2. STAND A WHILE Stand in the shoes in one place for tenfifteen minutes at a time, just like you will
and don’t slip off your feet.
5. ADD SUPPORT Make sure your wedding shoes provide enough foot support. If you find them lacking, feel free to add any number of insoles, heel
are
dance wear planning
lessons. them on
From the aisle to the altar to the dance floor, the wedding day can take quite a toll on
wearing hose on
the tootsies. Brides must be
your wedding
confident that their shoes are
day.
broken in adequately before
need to during your ceremony. Check to see if your feet are comfortable, and if not continue to break in the shoes by wearing them as often as possible.
the
big
day.
By
following
these simple steps, you’ll be able to avoid those dreaded honeymoon blisters!
IM AG E CO URTESY O F MO MEN T S WE D D IN G PH OT OG R A PH Y
A SOPHISTICATED AFFAIR A well-established catering and photography firm offering you creativity, flexibility, fun and an unmatched service experience. “Delectable, Amazing, Fun and Exciting” These are just a few of the compliments we receive from the guests at our bridal events. When you select us for your catering we take you and your guests on a culinary journey that pleases even the most discriminating of palates. Let our professional, journalistic, and artistic photographers capture the photos that will forever be on your mantle and in your heart. We provide you with custom packages, two photographers, and the creativity that will transport you back to your special day bringing fond memories and warm smiles. Contact us today to make your wedding “A Sophisticated Affair.”
Kevin Navarrre | (817) 795-3585 | info@asatx.com www.asatx.com
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS & RAVES Tim is by far the best dj, EVER! He is very genuine & truly cares about his clients. I would without a doubt recommend Tim to everyone.
wonderful ideas that keeps all of your guests involved and having a great time! We were told by so many people that our wedding was the best they had ever been to! We highly recommend Tim and are so thankful for everything he did for us! Wedding: 12/29/2012
Wedding: 09/22/2012
Wedding: 05/11/2013 Tim did a great job!! Everybody at the wedding had a great time and the dance floor was full! He was accommodating to my song requests and helped keep everything on track the day of the wedding. The online playlist selection database was easy to use and the suggested songs were helpful. We were really pleased!! Wedding: 07/06/2013 Absolutely wonderful, professional and courteous service! Everything went off without a hitch. Tim is very very good at making sure all parties are on the same page and that every single minute of your special day is exactly how you want! Highly recommend him to anyone for any event! :) Wedding: 06/01/2013 Tim was absolutely everything I hoped for. He helped me all along the way, got everything together as I requested, stayed in contact with me to make sure everything was right, changed things as I ask, and made the whole process very simple. Thank you. Wedding: 04/13/2013 Tim Howard was nothing short of wonderful! He responds quickly to emails, has wonderful ideas for the reception, and is an overall huge help to the flow of things. When we were looking for a DJ we just expected to find someone that would play music. Tim does so much more! He has
Tim was an amazing DJ. He was very responsive to all of my emails and answered all of my questions in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anyone!! His uplighting was great at my venue and his music choices were fantastic!! Thanks for making our day perfect, Tim!
Tim was awesome!!!!! We hired Tim for our daughter’s wedding. He took an already beautiful wedding to a whole new level. When we met with him the first time, we knew he was our man! He not only provided the ceremony and reception music, he mc’d the whole reception for us. He kept our guests engaged and entertained AND made sure that everything was on schedule. We were actually able to just relax and enjoy the evening! I can’t recommend Tim enough, we’ll be using his services again when our other daughter marries.
Tim was absolutely wonderful! He is very professional and knows his stuff. I am now a week post wedding and our guests are still talking about how awesome our DJ was :-) We were able to book Tim at very short notice and he worked with us every step of the way to making our entire reception AMAZING!! He did more than just music, he made our reception flow and he made sure our guests stayed until the end to celebrate with us. I really don’t believe I could have found a better DJ for our wedding.
Wedding: 12/28/2012
Wedding: 06/30/2012
Tim went above and beyond to ensure that my wedding was perfect. He advised me on things he didn’t have to. I feel that he was the sole reason my wedding was a success. All of my guests commented on how great he was. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!! He assisted me more than even my wedding coordinator did!! I can’t praise him enough, I will be eternally grateful to him!! Wedding: 11/17/2012 Tim Howard was amazing, he kept the party going, there was no down time. He told everybody about the photo booth and that the kids food was only for the children. oh ya! My husband and I were very amazed by how hard he work and he didn’t even break a sweat. Wedding: 11/03/2012
Amazing DJ, he really made the day go smoothly and as planned. We had a “packed” dance floor the entire night! Wedding: 10/15/2011
DINNER 4 TWO The ultimate culinary experience! For over 50 years Royal Prestige has been helping our customers practice healthy cooking methods using our cooking systems. Through the years we have developed a passion for creating health meals that every customer can enjoy. We are dedicated to helping our customers achieve culinary success, one meal at a time. We are proud to introduce a new culinary program: Dinner 4 Two by Royal Prestige. This fun, interactive program is dedicated to helping new cooks as they move from cooking novice to culinary master. We are committed to helping you grow your culinary skills through education and step-by-step recipes. We invite you to become a part of our Dinner 4 Two community, because every day is a great day to cook...Life is delicious!
Chris Spencer www.dinner4two.com
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THE LASH SPA Say “Eye Do” to the Lashes Beautiful lashes are a blink away…. Professional lashes at half the cost of the stars Pricing $89 and up Great for weddings and any special occasion. Resistant to sweat and tears Longer, Fuller lashes Bridal Party eyelash extension packages. Mobile service available Yolanda Hawkins | (817) 902-5740 | yhlashes@me.com www.spaluxeandlounge.com
MEMORIES IN A BOX A Dallas/ Ft. Worth Fun Digital Photo Booth & Margarita Machine Rental Company. Photo Booths and Margarita Machines are great for all events such as: Birthdays, Weddings/ Quinceañera, Graduations, Special Events, Family Reunions, Carnivals, and all other parties in need of a good time. Rudy Olivares | (214) 419-0015 www.memoriesinaboxdfw.com
SUSI J’S SPECIAL DAYS If your budget’s almost spent Why buy decor when you can rent? From rustic chic to elegant Let Susi do your next event! Susi J’s Special Days offers budget-friendly decor rentals and services to help you bring your event vision to life. Call Susi for a free consultation. Bring this ad for a 10% dicount. (972) 223-4223 | (469) 441-6087 www.susijsspecialdays.com
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BOWS & STRINGS Bows and Strings is a personal ensemble that specializes in weddings and other memorable events. It can perform either as a quartet (2 violins, viola, and cello) or a trio (violin, viola, and cello). Bows & Strings will help you create exactly the musical program you desire, whether it’s classical, modern, or somewhere in between. Contact us for more information about prices and music options. Bows & Strings was established in 1981 to play for weddings and special events. Our musicians are members of local chamber and civic orchestras. Bows & Strings is a string quartet/trio with numerous elegant musical selections, everything from baroque to pops, classical to show tunes, and sacred and contemporary arrangements.
Monda Weir | (817) 534-5240 | mondaweir@gmail.com Listed on WeddingWishes.com
Lone Star DJs of Fort Worth
We offer a Pre-event Consultation with twenty years of wedding experience. Lone Star DJs will help you put together a playlist with your choice of music for up to four hours (basic package) including a wide variety of 'radio edited' music played on professional equipment with all the current hits. We will emcee and facilitate the handling of all events and announcements using wireless microphones. We are committed to providing you with the level of worry-free service that will allow you to enjoy your guests on your special day! Mention this ad and receive a 20% discount with a booking by December 31, 2013!
817-295-5515 ~ lonestardj.com ~ david.matina@yahoo.com
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