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The Importance of Wedding Invitations Wedding invitations are extremely important to the wedding planning process. This is how the bride and groom communicate with their guests. This makes it imperative that all of the necessary information is conveyed to the guests and that the guests also have a way to respond to the couple. This does not need to be a stressful decision for the bride and groom as long as they have all of the necessary information included with their wedding invitations. The necessary information that needs to be included on the wedding invitations is all of the information that the guests will need to make plans to attend the wedding. This includes, the date, time, and location of the ceremony. If the reception is at a later time or different location then this information should be included as well. The full names of the bride and groom should be included so that distant relatives and family friends will be able to properly address cards and gifts. If someone other than the bride and groom is hosting the wedding, then they should be acknowledged on the wedding invitations. All of this information is imperative to include on the invitations. In addition to providing the necessary information, the wedding invitations also need to convey the overall atmosphere of the event. This means that whether the event is casual or formal, the wedding invitations should reflect this. If the bride and groom have chosen a special theme, then this is an
excellent way to incorporate it into the wedding planning. By subtly conveying the overall tone of the wedding, guests will know what to expect at the wedding and will also dress appropriately. This will save them embarrassment from wearing a gown to a casual wedding. The bride and groom need to give a lot of information to their guests through the wedding invitations, but the guests also need to be able to contact the bride and groom to reply to the invitation. This means including a reply card with the wedding invitations. These cards should include a space for the guest’s name, whether or not they will be attending the wedding, how many people will be attending, and any dietary requirements. The bride and groom will need all of this information in order to finalise many of their wedding details. The reply cards should include a self-addressed, stamped envelopes for the guests to return. In addition to the wedding invitations and reply cards, the bride and groom should include special information for out of town guests. This could be a simple print out that outlines local area attractions, the best restaurants, and hotels. This will help those guests plan their trip and is a wonderful courtesy. Wedding invitations are a necessary part of wedding planning. As long as the bride and groom are prepared with all of the pertinent information, then this is also one of the easiest aspects of wedding planning.
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Cakes Bakery Creations 1005 Fm 1585 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 793-3777
United Supermarkets 7830 Orlando Ave Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 791-0220
Peace O’ Cake 3412 34th ST Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 771-2253
Mrs Camp’s Bakery 4005 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 792-2343
Market Street 502 3405 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 793-3288
Crazy Muffinz 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 785-3900
United Supermercado 112 N University Ave Lubbock, TX 79415 (806) 762-5656
Market Street 4205 98th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 798-6100
Aunt Norie’s Confections 5217 82nd St Unit 115 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 785-1331
United Supermarkets 8010 Frankford Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-0206
K P Kreations 7314 4th St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 799-8248
Mrs. Fields Cookies 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 792-9386
United Supermarkets 2703 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 745-4443
Sugarbakers Cafe & Bakery 4601 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 797-0794
Apple Tree Cafe & Bakery 3501 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 799-7715
United Supermarket 506 1701 50th St Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 744-2879
Panderia La Glori 1519 34th St Lubbock, TX 79411 (806) 771-2769
Great American Cookies 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 799-8766
United Supermarket 501 2630 Parkway Dr Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 765-8013
Jimenez Bakery 1217 Crickets Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 744-2685
Cookies By Design 3310 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 794-6992
United Supermarkets 4010 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 791-0780
Sweet Temptations Inc 6625 19th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 797-8313
Flowers Baking Company 5824 Elm Ave Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 745-5727
Invitations & Gifts
Caterers Carino's Italian 6821 SLide Rd Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-0944
Rosa's Cafe 4407 4th St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 785-5334
University Caterers 15th & Akron Ste 108 Lubbock, TX 79409 (806) 742-1966
Danny's Fins & Hens 5101 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 744-0400
Bigham's Smokehouse 3312 82nd St, Lubbock Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 797-9931
BBQ Catering By Tom 3006 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 799-1514
Stella's Restaurant 4646 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 785-9299
Dimba's Chicken 5010 Quaker Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 799-0830
Casa Ole Restaurant 4413 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 793-9351
J & M Bar B Q Express 7924 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-2525
Rudy's Bbq 4930 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 797-1777
Catfish Corner 4701 Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 722-3474
Buns Over Texas 3402 73rd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 793-0012
Angela's Cafe 2705 26th St Ste A Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 793-6910
Chloe’s Kisses 405 Slide Road Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 928-1582
Copy Craft Printers Inc. 4413 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-7752
Sketchhog Designs Sketchhog.com Lubbock, TX (806) 319-5404
Social Butterfly 2601 Boston Ave Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 747-3333
Calligraphy Etc. 4505 98th St Ste 12 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 785-1196
Wedding Solutions 1413 Texas Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 789-7291
Edible Arrangements 8215 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 748-8000
Party Plus Warehouse 6520 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 795-1443
BIT Printing 3417 73rd St Suite Lubbock, TX 79423 (800) 517-2751
Paper Moon 305 York Ave Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 796-0881
Joyful Heart Design Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 787-1450
Gift Baskets 4914 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 785-7550
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Cosmetics Health & Fitness
Ultra Salon Inc. 6070 Marsha Sharp Fwy Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-2212
Jan Thetford 4801 5th St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 799-3255
Jenny Craig 5102 60th Street Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 698-0067
Sally Beauty Supply 7020 Quaker Ave #H Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 799-7713
Merle Norman Cosmetic 6816 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 791-1201
Curves 1901 W Loop 289 Ste. A-8 Lubbock, TX 79407 (800) 615-7352
Beauticontrol Cosmetics 2805 67th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 797-2367
Big State Beauty Supply 2825 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 795-8044
8004 Indiana Ave Unit B-18 Lubbock, TX 79423 (800) 615-7352
Merle Norman Cosmetics 3408 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 795-6292
Bare Escentuals 2400 Glenna Goodacre Blvd Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 368-9340
Ferguson Cindy Cosmetics 5420 99th St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 795-5937
The Body Shop 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 784-0200
Radiant Lily The 4414 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 792-2600
Luzier Cosmetics 1913 38th St Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 744-8697
Hair Salons
Bodyworks
Metabolic Research Center 5705 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 785-8100 Premier Lubbock Sportsplex 9000 Memphis Dr Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 771-4263 Boston Wellness Center 2709 26th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 687-8200
5105 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 748-7736
Gym X 24 Hours 4124 19th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 797-7875
5921 34th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-4040
Zach's Club 4229 78th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 775-9279
Womens 5715 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-3004
Body By Design 5715 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 687-7546
Core 7412 University Ave # 9 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 748-7736
Pilates N Motion 7201 76th St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 698-1599
Family Life Center 5402 4th St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 687-4242
Freedom Fitness 4124 19th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 797-7867
Gold's Gym 5025 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 793-4653
Exercise Center 2431 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 771-8010
Heart Beat 12302 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 722-2388
Flex Fitness Center 305 Frankford Ave Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 368-5627
Aalon Salon 2422 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 744-2478
Escape Salon And Day Spa 10401 Indiana Ave Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 687-1772
Panache Salon Spa 3501 146th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 793-2626
Dixon Beauty Salon 1724 Parkway Dr Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 762-5108
Reflecting Images 5013 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 792-4612
Designers Group Salon 3824 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 792-9961
Kadiza Hair Studio 405 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 792-3909
Russo’s Hair Salon 612 W Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 799-1444
Rita’s Hair & Nails 4825 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 799-4202
Belles & Beaus 5408 42nd St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 796-0606
Petra Hair Design 5202 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 ( 806) 785-4440
Encore Salon 6023 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 771-4247
Tech Beauty Salon 4212 42nd St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 799-5063
Calvin’s Hair Designers 4204 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 722-3212
Shelley’s Styling Salon 603 Main St Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 892-3065
Hair By Diane 4620 71st Street Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 589-3497
Gloria’s Cutting Edge 2825 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 793-7341
The Head Shoppe 2421 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 762-8689
Beverly Birdsell 3335 70th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 796-2658
Hair By Sandi 3223 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 793-7214
Salon Sculpt 2400 Glenna Goodacre Blvd Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 368-8004
G C Hair Salon 3419 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 791-3525
Honey Cut 5701 Slide Rd Unit B Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 785-5678
Julie’s Hair Boutique 1403 19th St Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 762-8414
Luvaughn Zalon 3624 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 771-5588
Amazing Cuts Salon & Spa 1117 81st St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 791-2413
Bybee Salon & Assoc. 4245 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 796-7150
Casa Capelli Salon 2625 27th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 722-2585
Doll’s House of Hair 1804 E Broadway Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 744-8773
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Planet Beach Tanning Spa 4505 98th St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 687-9655
Body Bronze V 2416 19th St Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 722-0672
Always Tan 2400 Glenna Goodacre Blvd Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 368-8152
Endless Sun Tanning 6012 82nd St Ste D Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 698-1111
Super Tan 6012 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 698-1111
Sunkiss Tan 6520 South University Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 797-8261
Sunrayz Tan 305 Frankford Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 793-2300
Tan Ya 2610 Salem Avenue Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 788-1208
Body Bronze 4406 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 792-4439
Precision Spray Tan 5510 21st Street Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 795-6636
Party Supply Spoil Me Rotten Party Rentals 124 E Broadway Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 543-6800
Gayle's Rental 6520 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 792-5901
Party Plus Warehouse 6520 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 795-1443
Fun 4 All Photobooth 9613 Colton Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-3409
Festive Occasions Rentals 3501 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 793-6031
Diane's Bridal 1702 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 744-5000
Dance Classes
College Flowers 2002 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 747-2800
Box Of Rain Floral 4505 98th St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-922
Alante Floral 3602 Slide Road Lubbock, TX 79414 (800) 658-6155 Celebration Floral 1102 Slide Road Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 744-9454 Flores Flowers 431 34th Street Lubbock, TX 79411 (806) 241-6736
Designs By Rachel 1916 28th Street Lubbock, TX 79411 (806) 765-9500
Accents Unique Floral 2610 Salem Ave Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 793-0188
Adams Flowers 3532 34th Street Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 792-2126
Market Flowers 4414 82nd Street Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 797-9714
Don’s Flowers 2245 34th Street Lubbock, TX 79411 (806) 744-8431
Floral Affairs Unlimited 1211 13th Street Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 787-2605
Market Street 3405 50th Street Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 791-0972
Lubbock Flower 1650 19th Street Lubbock, TX 79401 (877) 776-4767
Florist Gift Shop 5217 82nd Street Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-7673 Devault Floral 3703 19th Street Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 797-0727
Florist Lubbock 2226 19th Street Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 577-4510 Balloon Decor & Floral 5613 Villa Drive Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 687-5198
Flowers Etc 3122 34th Street Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 792-1899
Town South Floral 5217 82nd ST Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-7673
House Of Flowers 4210 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 795-1112
Floral
Tanning
Dance Warehouse Studio 2609 Boston Ave Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 747-5575
Ballet Lubbock 5702 Genoa Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 785-3090
Diana’s Dancenter 5020 50th St Unit 118 Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 799-4447
Dance With Me 6602 19th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 793-0396
Christmann Academy 3225 50th St Ste B1 Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 795-0108
Just Dancing 3801 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 368-3754
Lubbock Fine Arts 13th & Slide Rd Spc 21 Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 795-0481
Lubbock Area Sq Dance 2305 Private Road 7330 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 745-8290
Ballet Folklorico Aztlan 6134 39th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 793-0099
New Level Dancewear 5016 Kenosha Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 239-3732
Dance Gallery 5738 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-2226
The Dance Palace 1706 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 744-7799
The Studio 3833 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 795-7344
Fancy Feet & Accessories 5422 28th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-1462
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20 Tips 1. Start early - Once you have set your wedding date, begin your search for a wedding dress. Ordering a wedding gown can easily take four to six months for the complete process. Unless you purchase your wedding dress off of the rack, your wedding gown will not be sewn until you order it. Then you can expect to have one to two fittings for any needed alterations. Even if you purchase a gown off the rack, you need to allow time for finding the wedding gown and for fittings and alteration.
2. Have an idea - Use the Internet
and bridal magazines to get an idea of the type of dress you want, puffy sleeves, long skirt, etc. Consider the ceremony’s location and time of year- don’t plan a huge skirt for a tight little church or a thin silk sheath for an outdoor winter ceremony. Hint: Don’t remove the magazine pages with wedding dress styles you like. Keeping them in the magazine will help keep them organized and will be easier for the sales staff to flip through and see your choices.
Wedding Gown
Better Business Bureau about any company you plan to patronize. Be wary of any wedding dress salon or seamstress that requires more than a 50% deposit on special orders, you want to have some leverage if the product you receive is not what you expected. Be aware that some wedding gown shops remove the tags from wedding dresses so you cannot identify the designer. Many times they will not offer you the style number of the wedding gown but try to get this information before putting money down so that you will know the exact wedding dress manufacturer.
has been placed; that money is absolutely non-refundable. We recommend using a charge card for this payment, in case there is a significant complaint against the establishment you may be able to work something out with the credit card company for reimbursement.
6. Call ahead - Many bridal shops
and department stores require appointments to try on wedding gowns. Be sure to call ahead and secure your appointment before dropping by an establishment, you might find you have just wasted valuable It is best to time because they won’t see you that day. take one or two people with you who can as- Also, you will want to verify if the bridal shop sist you in getting in and out of those beauti- carries the manufacturer you are interested ful, but big wedding gowns. Also, another in or if they have a sample of a particular person can give you an honest opinion on wedding dress you have your heart set on. how the dress fits and help you determine its appearance from all angles. Most imporIt is a good idea to tantly, taking one or two people will make have your measurements taken at a bridal your experience more fun. Relax and enjoy salon or take them yourself before ordering yourselves! You don’t have to buy your dress your wedding gown. Each wedding gown in one day (usually). designer has a different size chart and these sizes are generally a little larger than your Plan to Pay 50% down - Gener- street clothes size. Wedding gown sizes are ally a 50% deposit is required by most bridal based on measurements and even though shops on special orders and off-the-rack you may normally wear a size 6 you may gowns that need alterations. Once the order order an 8 or 10 in your wedding gown.
4. Don’t shop alone -
3. Do your homework - Con- 5. tact friends and the local Chamber of Commerce for reputable bridal salons and other wedding gown dealers in your area. Call the
when buying your
7. Measure up -
8. Buy a dress that fits - Even
though you may be on a diet to lose 20 pounds before your wedding, buy or order a wedding gown that fits you now. It is very easy to take in a wedding gown with minor alterations but it is next to impossible to increase the size of a wedding dress. Don’t be stuck with a wedding dress that does not fit properly or worse that you can’t wear because it’s too small.
9. Get your purchase order
in writing -Once you have chosen the
wedding gown you are going to purchase and are prepared to put down a deposit, have the salesperson write up a detailed receipt for you. Included on this receipt should be a full description of the wedding gown, including any special charges, such as charges for petite or large sizes, extra length, change of sleeve length, or any other special requests. Delivery date and due dates should be included as well. Lastly, any special offers such as free alterations, free shipping or rushed delivery should be spelled out on the receipt as well. Having a written record of your verbal agreement with the bridal shop will be added insurance for you should a dispute arise.
13. Review your options -
There are many places to find your wedding gown such as Bridal Shops, Sample Sales, or Department Stores. Renting a wedding gown is also an option very popular these days. Check to see if there is a bridal renting shop in your area.
14. Comfort matters - Re-
member you will be wearing your wedding gown for the entire day and well into the evening; so choose a gown that feels comfortable. An important test (after you have your wedding dress on) is to attempt to bend over, sit down, dance or do whatever it takes to assure that you can move in the wedding dress so that you will feel comfortable wearing it on your wedding day.
We are not proposing that you wear a heavy application of make-up or lots of dark lip stick, but do put at least a little make-up on so that you don’t look "washed out" in everything you try on. If you wear your make-up and fix your hair before shopping, you will have a better idea of how you’ll look on your big day.
18. Try on the whole package
- Bring with you shoes that are roughly
19. Inspect each wedding
gown - If you are planning to purchase
Remember that you will be spending quite a bit of time with your back to the audience. Be sure that the view from behind is as flattering as the front.
11. Know the styles and
terms - Look through a list of wedding
15. Try them all on - Even
though you may have an idea of what type of wedding gown you want, be open to the suggestions of professional bridal salon staff. A wedding dress that is not very appealing on the hanger may surprise you and look very flattering once it is on your body.
12. Set a budget - Be realistic 16. Soften up - Stark white about your budget and try to stick to it. There are many options when buying a wedding gown. Don’t try on wedding gowns that are out of your price range because you are only setting yourself up for disappointment and making the decision process even harder on yourself.
17. Wear a little make-up -
the same height of the shoes you plan to wear during the ceremony and a strapless bra. Before you make your final decision on a wedding gown, try on your head piece and bridal slip to see what the total package looks like. You want to make sure that the headpiece and other accessories you choose will all look great together with the wedding gown.
10. Consider the rear view -
gown terms to help familiarize yourself with wedding dress lingo so that you can better tell a salesperson what you are looking for. Consider doing a little research on fabric types and different wedding gown companies as well. Your local library or bookstore will carry books such as Bridal Gown Guide by Denise and Alan Fields which will provide you with more information.
special order may not be the exact color of the wedding dress you try on at the salon. If your wedding dress is being made, request a swatch of the fabric to get an idea of the exact color you will be wearing.
dresses are not flattering on many women. Consider an ivory, soft pink or another antique white that might be more becoming with your coloring. Also, understand that dye changes many materials vary slightly and the wedding dress that you
a wedding gown off the rack, be sure that you inspect each wedding gown very carefully. Turn the wedding dress inside out and inspect each seam to make sure the construction of the wedding gown is solid and that the fabric is not unraveling at the seams. Inspect the applications and beading to insure that they are securely fastened and not just glued onto the wedding dress. Be wary of purchasing a wedding gown that needs “minor” repairs because once you begin to alter a wedding dress, you can not return it if the repair is not successful.
20. Relax and enjoy yourself - Remember to relax and
enjoy the shopping experience. Allow the bridal salon salespeople to pamper you or enjoy the thrill of the bargain shopping of a warehouse sale. Whatever you do, remember the goal of your wedding is to marry the person you love and that your wedding gown is just one part of the ceremony. Being an educated consumer will help you feel more in control and feel more comfortable with the purchase you make.
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Bridal & Tuxedo Shops
Lingerie
Bella’s 3501 50th St #200 Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 793-3884
Norma’s Bridal 2853 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 791-0071
David’s Bridal 5027 Milwaukee Ave Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 785-1106
Catherines Plus Sizes 6219 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 796-2696
Gown Town 7006 University Ave #8 Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 763-9007
La Famosa 1213 Crickets Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 763-5711
Tuxedo Junction 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 795-9331
Jenny’s Alterations 4814 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 797-1788
Mor Le’ 3240 Nightingale Rd Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 441-4704
Men’s Warehouse 6211 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (877) 442-2864
Famous Tuxedo Wear 1213 Crickets Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 763-5711
Tailoring Alterations 3211 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 791-4488
15 & Fabulous 1611 Buddy Holly Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 300-0236
Sew Lovely 8004 Indiana Ave Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 797-3332
Bridal Elegance By Morle 5217 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-8887
Famous Tuxedo Wear 1213 Crickets Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 763-5711
Endless Love Wedding 2712 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 771-1918
L A Craft 2010 34th St Lubbock, TX (806) 771-1018
J Keith Jewelry 8001 Quaker Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 791-0092
Zale’s Jewelers 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 793-2491
Kay Jeweler 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 791-0121
Pennyrich Bras & Lingerie II 6301 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 771-2002 Sexy Intimate Expressions 9603 Belton Ave Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 283-6282 Carrington Lingerie 2914 76th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 745-3265 Ribbons and Bows Lingerie 4414 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 791-1100
Jewelers M G Jewelry 3841 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 799-4436
Sam L Majors Jewelers 4410 19th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 771-0079
Anderson Bros 8201 Quaker Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-7771
Stuart’s Jewelers 3419 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 792-2110
Ron Simons Jeweler 3417 73rd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 795-1208
Welch Jewelry 2411 34th St Lubbock, TX 79411 (806) 795-8880
James Avery 8201 Quaker Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-0007
Powers Jewelry 405 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 799-6707
Gordon’s Jewelers 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 797-4126
Rockie Gem Jewelry 3806 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 795-1520
Jewelry Works 6520 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 785-3995
Diamontrigue 2811 South Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 745-7522
Thacker Jewelry 4210 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 794-7766
Robert Lance Jewelers 5217 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-2938
Joli Mbellish Jewelry 3402 73rd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 797-0399
Helzberg Diamonds 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 785-7500
Treasures 6002 Slide Road Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 793-7867
Varsity Jewelers 1311 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806)747-0929
Bob Traylor Jeweler 4519 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 796-1772
Meyers & Farrar 4601 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 797-4644
Samuel’s Diamonds 7310 Quaker Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 791-5515
Three Pillars Jewelry 10503 Utica Drive Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 470-7744
Ceremony & Reception Baker Building the Historic 1211 13th Street Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 741-1539
Historic Watson Building 1109 13th Street Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 765-7171
La Quinta Inn Civic Center 601 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 763-9441
McPherson Cellars Winery 1615 Texas Avenue Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 687-9463
Buddy Holly Party House 2214 Buddy Holly Ave Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 632-4704
Holiday Inn Park Plaza 3201 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79423 (800) 345-8082
Lubbock: Auditorium 2720 Dr of Champions Lubbock, TX 79409 (806) 775-2242
Overton Hotel 2322 Mac Davis Ln Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 776-7000
Embassy Suites 5215 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 771-7000
Holiday Inn Hotel & Towers 801 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79401 (800) 345-8082
Lubbock: Civic Center 1501 Mac Davis LN Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 775-2242
Radisson Hotel 505 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 747-0171
Four Seasons Party House 4815 I27 Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 799-5374
Koko Inn 5201 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 747-2591
Lubbock Inn 3901 19th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 792-5181
Red Roof Inn Lubbock 6624 Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 745-2208
Frazier Alumni Pavilion 6000 Boston Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 742-0400
La Quinta Inn Medical Center 4115 Marsha Sharp Fwy Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 792-0065
Lubbock Women’s Club 2020 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 763-6448
Texas Tech University 2500 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79409 (806) 742-2011
Will You Um Ah...
Marry Me?
So you met the love of you life and would like to make your marriage proposal. This is an exciting moment in your life. Have you thought up a few marriage proposals. Ok… so you have made up a hundred marriage proposals and haven’t made up you mind. Stop worrying, she’s just waiting for your marriage proposal. She has been hinting around now for a while, she’s ready to say YES to your marriage proposal. Here are some tried and true, serious and silly Marriage proposals especially for you … Practice Makes Perfect Now you’re ready to make your marriage proposal, you need some practice. Pick out some your marriage proposals and tape yourself to hear how you sound. Practice makes perfect so practice your marriage proposal over and over .Besides rehearsing in from of the mirror, try out your marriage proposal in front of your dog or cat. It’s like if your dog doesn’t go for you marriage proposal and wag his tail, better make up a new marriage proposal. Overall, cats are more picky, but a dog will even go for crummy marriage proposal if you toss in a dog bone. Chinese Restaurant Take your fiancé to a Chinese restaurant and have the waiter give her a “rigged” fortune cookie for desert in which your ask her to marry you. Have your diamond engagement ring ready to go when she says yes!
Camping Trip Do you have a favorite camping site? What’s more romantic than making your marriage proposal where the two of you had lots of fun. Just You can make a game of the marriage proposals by playing twenty questions in your sleeping bag together. Another cool marriage proposals is to write in the sand or carve it into a tree. Elegant Theater There are a few versions of Elegant Theater Date Marriage proposals. The usual plot is you take her to her favorite movie, out to dinner and make your marriage proposal over dessert. You just pop the question and she says YES!. A cool option, you make your marriage proposal in the lobby with a HUGE bag of popcorn in your hand.
Beach Party Throw a beach party and tuck the engagement ring into your swim trunks. You can hide the engagement ring in her beach bag. Better yet, make a sand castle, pop the question and tell her “You see this sand castle? Someday, I’m going to build you a real castle because you are my queen (then look at her with those sad puppy dog eyes or yours…)
Photography & Videography Sketchhog Designs Sketchhog.com Lubbock, TX (806) 319-5404
Nancy Coffey Photography 2720 59th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 797-2278
Savant Photography 2726 80th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 239-3227
Luma Productions 5730 71st St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 687-3479
Diva Divine Events 6125 - 9th Street Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 791-7725
Artie D Limmer 2810 20th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 780-5114
Don’s Photos 6520 91st Pl Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-8045
Rare Things Photography 5502 County Road 7560 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 438-6743
Olan Mills 6501 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 784-0176
Edward Spence Photography 3615 105th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 745-7178
Jennifer Taylor 2541 74th St Ste B Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 368-0268
Signature Photography 915 45th St Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 747-4324
Portraits Innovations 4210 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 785-4433
Cynthia Dupont 3605 106th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 786-7750
Duncan Cris Photography 2402 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 781-0123
Thornhill Photographics 4216 95th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 794-5801
King John Photography 5508 29th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 792-2439
Marshall Arts Photography 4405 13th St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 793-8621
Alisa Joy Photography 5206 9th St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 687-2461
Mokapo Photos 604 Detroit Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 797-1234
Bill Mueller Photography 5402 32nd St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 787-9551
Smith, Bruce B 1207 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 747-0550
Rose Photography 14703 County Road 2120 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 368-3322
April Walker Photography 6007 103rd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-0696
Eric Karr Photography 6603 Orlando Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 791-5735
Photography By Brenda 3501 30th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 687-7294
W Productions 5402 80th St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-9768
Mark Umstot Photography 1216 Avenue K Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 239-3657
Le Photography 8217 Avenue U Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 368-3248
Heavenly Photos By Angel 3504 40th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 793-2719
Elliot Yanzuk Photography 7911 Joliet Ave Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 797-6184
April Hendrick Photography 5730 Duke St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 544-0921
Elaine Osborn Terry 3238 94th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 543-6634
Sweet Memories 1124 46th St Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 763-2958
Jojo Photography 5228 85th St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 441-2538
Party Time Photos 1207 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 747-0550
Daniel Holman 5428 25th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 785-8922
Ashley’s Photography 2218 47th St Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 747-7441
Ellen Kimbrough 3002 31st St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 793-3950
Drake Design Photography 6502 County Road 6430 Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 797-9767
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Music Sketchhog Designs Sketchhog.com Lubbock, TX (806) 319-5404
Btw Works 2709 MLK Blvd Lubbock, TX 79403 (214) 280-8419
A Night To Remember P.O. Box 93422 Lubbock, TX 79493 (806) 786-6296
Entertainment Inc 501 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 748-1777 Music To the Maxx PO Box 93422 Lubbock, TX 79493 (806) 795-6299
Diva Divine Events 6125 - 9th Street Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 791-7725
Travel National Travel Systems 4314 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 798-5999
Envoye Travel 3602 Slide Rd B-6 Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 793-3901
Bell Travel Services 3406B 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 796-2355
International Tours 4601 S Loop 289 Ste 22 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 797-3050
Prince Jones Travel Inc 4413 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-6822
Lsu Travel, Inc. 5701 91st St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 698-0671
America Express Travel 3602 Slide Rd Ste B6 Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 793-3901
United Travel Inc 6502 Slide Rd Ste 402 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-7948
Limousine Service
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White Knights 1413 Texas Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 747-4935
Fluid Party Bus Rentals 4317 45th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (800) 931-3385
Limousines Of Lubbock 1603 Buddy Holly Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 743-5466
South Wind Party Bus 1820 19th Street Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 741-4100 Skyview Helicopters 2545 74th Street Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 712-1333
D’Elegance Limousine 4101 Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 744-6185
The Cost of Waiting