Arlington Bridal Expo - September 2013

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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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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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