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ceremony locations | chapels | counseling | officiants
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creative touches | event dĂŠcor | floral | lighting | rentals
attire | formalwear | preservation | jewelry | lingerie
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You’ve dreamt of your wedding day your whole life. Now that you’re engaged, you may be wondering where to begin. Perfect Wedding Guide is your comprehensive guide to wedding and honeymoon services in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. The wedding professionals listed in this book are some of the best in their fields. They are prepared to assist you in creating the wedding of your dreams. Be sure to visit us at dfw.pwg.com to begin using our interactive planning tools. Congratulations and best wishes from all of us at Perfect Wedding Guide! Best Wishes,
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October Oct 8 • Event Preview & Menu Tasting 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. NUVO Room 4241 Sigma Road, Dallas www.nuvoroom.com
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Oct 13 • Great Gatsby “Speakeasy” Themed Open House 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Event1013 1013 E. 15th Street, Plano www.event1013.com
November Nov 21 • Passport to Romance “Secrets & Dreams Resort” Bridal Workshop 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Jaspers Restaurant 7161 Bishop Road, Plano www.servanttravel.com
December Dec 12 • Passport to Romance “Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines” Bridal Workshop 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Jaspers Restaurant 7161 Bishop Road, Plano www.servanttravel.com
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March Mar 17 • The Big Fake Wedding Dallas Ceremony starting at 7:00 p.m. Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens 2728 N. Harwood Street, Dallas www.thebigfakewedding.com
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Wedding Trends 2015: What's Coming, What's Staying and What's Going
What's Coming, What's Staying and What's Going
Susan Southerland lists her picks for what to look for in 2015 wedding trends, offering details on what's on the wedding planning horizon, which trends are here to stay and which trends are on their way out.
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20 Awesome Songs to Play at Your Wedding
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Come Rain or Come Shine
Amazed by Lonestar
All of Me by John Legend
I Only Have Eyes for You
I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
by Elvis Presley
by The Flamingos
A Thousand Years by Christina Perri Marry Me by Train Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat Then by Brad Paisley Grow Old with Me
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Everything by Michael Buble
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith
It’s Your Love by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Faithfully by Journey Wanted by Hunter Hayes From This Moment On by Shania Twain Make You Feel My Love by Adele It Had to Be You by Harry Connick, Jr.
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With over 100 beautiful wedding website templates to choose from, couples can: Document your Share your planning experience Add information love story on members or solicit advice with details on of your with your personal how you met wedding party wedding blog and the proposal
Chronicle your life's events with photos
Add your gift registry information
Invite friends and family to your personal site and much, much more!
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Honeymoon Checklist Things you definitely don’t want to forget on your honeymoon. • Digital camera • Camcorder • Batteries • Cosmetics • Deodorant • Hair dryer • Q-tips
• Corkscrew or bottle opener • Shampoo & Conditioner • Toothbrushes & Toothpaste • Disposable razors • Nail clippers/scissors
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The Beach • Bathing suits • Sandals • Coverups • Sunglasses
• First-aid kit • Feminine hygiene products • Aspirin • Antacids • Extra souvenir bag • Hairbrush
• Sunscreen & Tanning lotion • Beach bag • Magazines
• Winter jacket • Hat • Boots • Gloves
• Sweaters & Sweatshirts • Thick socks • Thermal underwear
Keep all important items in a carry-on bag • Tickets • Traveler’s checks/Cash • Jewelry • Identification (Driver’s licenses, Passports, Visas)
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• Eyewear/Contact lens • Any medication • List of luggage contents (for insurance, if lost or stolen.)
• List of lodging and transportation details • Emergency contact • Travel size hand sanitizer
Email yourself all important information in case of lost or stolen.
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Raise Your Glass.
Signature cocktails are a fun way to inject a bit of your personality into your wedding reception. Now, finding the right cocktail is easier than ever. In this e-book, Perfect Wedding Guide national wedding expert, Susan Southerland reveals some of the hottest cocktails served by the country’s leading hotel bars, sommeliers and mixologists. Download now to find the right drink for your wedding reception or your next cocktail party!
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Amsale is a perinnial favorite around these parts, so when she announced the addition of Nouvelle Amsale to her fall 2015 lines, we couldn’t have been more thrilled. Even more so, the bridesmaids oerings from this new collection is ripe with gorgeous, lush color, soft fabrics and romantic shilouettes. Any bridesmaid would be thrilled to don these now and later. To view more wedding gown collections, visit our online gown galleries PerfectWeddingGuide.com.
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Looking at your wedding planning to-do list can be really intimidating. There is so much you need to get done and most of the list seems very time consuming. Whether you are getting married in three months, six months, a year or more, breaking your tasks into small sections will allow you to feel a sense of accomplishment and will make the job far less terrifying. Here is how I break things down for my clients. by Susan Southerland
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Start with planning your guest list and budget. The number of guests is a huge factor in what your overall budget will be. Once you know how many guests you will have you will be able to ďŹ gure out how much of your overall budget you will need to feed them. You can ďŹ gure out how much you have to spend on everything else once you know your food and beverage budget. Start shopping for items that can only do one event at a particular time slot. These include venues, photographers, DJs and bands, videographers, wedding planners, and officiants. If you are planning to order your gown and bridesmaids dresses, shop for them as soon as possible during the planning process.
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Next move on to wedding professionals who can do more than one wedding in a day. These include florists, pastry chefs, transportation companies, rental companies (chairs, linens, furniture, etc.) and hair and makeup artists.
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Your third category would be wedding professionals whose work doesn’t get done on your wedding day, like stationery companies, calligraphers, and favor designers. For invitations and calligraphy, keep in mind that your invitations should be mailed six to eight weeks prior to your wedding day.
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Brides frequently ask me what the difference is between the coordinator from a venue versus a professional wedding planner or coordinator. While sometimes their duties overlap, there are many responsibilities that an independent planner has that a typical venue planner does not. 48
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Responsibilities: INDEPENDENT PLANNER
An independent planner will work with you from beginning to end on your event. She will begin by helping you plan a budget, and she will help you find vendors based on your budget and style. She will help you negotiate contracts, keep track of your to-dos and help you accomplish them.
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If you hire a planner who is also a designer, she will help you come up with the overall look and feel for the wedding. She will find your florist or decorator and help you add creative touches to your wedding. She will make sure that all of your vendors know what they need to do on your wedding day and she will make sure that they have everything they need to successfully do their jobs. She will be your etiquette advisor and your sounding board. She may even be your advocate if your mom or bridesmaids go rogue.
Responsibilities: VENUE COORDINATOR
Your venue will typically have a large staff that will work with you on your wedding day. You will have a food and beverage staff including multiple chefs, servers, bartenders, a banquet captain, a setup team, and a security team. If your wedding is at a hotel, you may even have valets, parking attendants, and a variety of hotel staff from front desk to housekeeping. The venue coordinator is your liaison to that staff. He or she will help you select menus, communicate your setup wishes to the setup team, arrange for distribution of gift bags for your hotel guests, help you get hotel rooms for your guests on property, arrange for your food tasting, advise security of your vendors’ load in and load out needs, and make sure everything runs like clockwork within the venue on your wedding day. She may even give you a list of wedding vendors who have worked well with her in the past. An independent planner will work with the venue coordinator to make sure that all of the above tasks are completed, but she will do far more.
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color cues: Pair with coral, ecru, and mint
The contrast of a darker blue, such as navy, absolutely pops against softer more muted hints of coral, off white and mint! Perfect combination for outdoor and beach weddings!
STRAWS www.favor-days.com
BOW TIE www.bowsnties.com
INVITATIONS INVITA www.onceup www.onceuponsupplies.com
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POLISH “Royal Navy” by butterLONDON (www.butterlondon.com)
WEDDING DRESS | MODERN TROUSSEAU www.moderntrousseau.com
BRIDESMAID DRESSES | JLM COUTURE www.jlmcouture.com
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Wedding planning isn’t all about selecting the right venue and vendors. In fact, most of those choices are the easiest for couples to make. The planning hiccups often occur when it comes to deciding on the smaller details, like choosing your color palette. I was surprised at how many of the brides I worked with had no idea where to start when it came to choosing their color scheme. This was one of the reasons I created the Susan Southerland Color Selection Wheel. I wanted couples to see color options within a monotone color scheme (different shades of the same color), a complementary color scheme (colors on opposite sides of the color wheel), or an analogous color scheme (colors that border each other on the wheel). I also designed the wheel to easily fit in any bride’s planning binder so she could bring it along to all of her appointments. While using a tool like this one can be invaluable in making your color choices, there are a few other things you’ll want to keep in mind: 56
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MOOD One of the easiest ways to narrow down your color choices is to consider the season of your wedding date. Spring weddings are a great time to choose lighter tones like pale yellow, dusky pink, or sky blue. Summer ushers in vibrant tones like turquoise, rose, or ivy green. In the autumn, richer earth tones are more popular, such as russet, burnt gold, plum, or copper. Neutral tones with touches of cool colors dominate a winter color scheme…whites and ivories, winter blue, or various shades of purple are most popular. Limelight Photography
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Is your venue already going to be decorated due to its overall design or an approaching holiday? Consider building your color scheme off of what will already be there. Odds are, the dĂŠcor will coordinate well with things like the carpet and wall hangings. This could make your choices really easy, and save you money on dĂŠcor! 59
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Do you have a favorite flower that you want to incorporate in your wedding? Maybe your color scheme should be based off of that. Do you and your future spouse love the outdoors? You could consider a color palette based off nature. Allow yourself to be inspired by what speaks to you!
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What really matters in the end is what appeals to you. Don’t hesitate to have navy blue as a color choice in the summer just because it’s a darker tone. You can always choose a more summery accent, like buttery yellow, to tie in the season. Choose what makes you happy! 61
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Most couples think of the big expenses when it comes to planning a wedding: food and beverage, the flowers, the photographer, and so on. Many couples fail to budget for the smaller or unexpected expenses, which can really add up and send you into a budget crisis. Here are some wedding costs that you may not know about, but should: PHOTOS AND VIDEO Reprints and Duplication: Photographers and videographers have various ways of structuring their packages. Some charge for time only and surrender a high resolution DVD of the images. Others have a package that includes their time and an album. There are also some who charge for their time and then give a credit towards purchasing products. Make sure you know what end result you want when choosing your vendors. Overtime: Pay careful attention to the amount of time the photographers and videographers include with their packages. I’ve found that six hours of coverage is usually sufficient for a ceremony and reception that takes place in one location. Eight hours is better if the ceremony and reception are in different locations or if you would like photos and video of you and your wedding party while you are getting ready. Be mindful of the time that’s included and be sure to include overtime in the original budget if necessary. FORMAL WEAR Wedding Gown: The most overlooked expense in wedding gowns is alterations. Alteration fees can add up very quickly. Plan to add $150-$300 for wedding gown alterations. Accessories: Don’t forget about jewelry, veil, shape wear, and the bride’s shoes. These can add on another $300-$800, depending on the bride’s taste. Tuxedo Rentals: Late return fees. Make sure you know when your tuxedos need to be returned. Keeping them extra days can cost you a lot of money. Find someone trustworthy to return them in a timely manner or offer that service yourself. To read more, visit HeadOverHeelsWeddingBlog (search: 13 Hidden Wedding Costs) 69
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Weddings can take more than a year to plan. In the process, couples can lose sight of what is arguably supposed to be the most romantic night of your lives . . . your ďŹ rst night as a married couple. We thought we’d share some tips to make sure your wedding night is everything you hope it will be!
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TO PLAN YOUR ROMANTIC WEDDING NIGHT: Wrap things up at a reasonable time. If you don’t want to be so exhausted that you head to bed and immediately fall asleep, get a full night’s sleep the night before and end your reception at a reasonable time. Remember, you and your spouse can leave a little before everyone else if you want. You’re the guests of honor! Curb the alcohol intake. Many couples want to celebrate their nuptials with champagne and/ or cocktails, and that’s okay. It’s a celebration, after all! But know your limits, and keep the coming wedding night in mind. You want to be clear-headed and alert to focus on your new spouse. Get away from it all. Consider booking a room somewhere away from where your guests are staying. If you stay near everyone else, you run the risk of getting disturbed by well-wishers, or even thinking more about whether your guests are comfortable than about your new spouse. Stay somewhere sumptuous (or at least nicer than usual). It’s your wedding night…of course you should indulge! Even if you can’t afford the honeymoon suite, spring for something nicer than you usually would. It will help to set the mood if you’re feeling like royalty. Have a late-night snack. Many couples get so caught up with making the rounds to thank their guests and dancing the night away that they neglect to eat much of their reception food. Arrange for a light snack of cheese and crackers, chocolate-covered strawberries, or something similar that the two of you can enjoy while you relax and revisit the wedding day together. Exchange gifts. Some couples exchange tokens of affection before the wedding, but it’s also perfectly acceptable to exchange them after the wedding. In fact, we think it’s a lovely way to begin your new life together! Yes, your wedding night is meant to be romantic, but be realistic. It will come at the end of an exciting and exhausting day. Don’t put too much pressure on yourselves to make it “perfect.” Just celebrate your love for each other and prepare for a very happy marriage to come! 71
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I’ve worked with a lot of couples over the years, and I’ve seen many brides and grooms lose their cool in the course of planning their weddings. It’s an easy thing to do considering it’s going to be one of the most important days of your lives. Take it from me, though…you’ll both be happier on your big day if you make every effort to avoid reaching your breaking point!
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Go on “plan-free” dates. As often as possible, take time with your future spouse to do something you both enjoy. Make that time “plan-free,” and maybe even impose a fun consequence like having to give out a kiss - if they slip up and mention the wedding plans. Keep it simple. I encourage couples to simplify as much as possible as they plan their weddings. Rather than try to book a separate ceremony and reception space, you might consider booking everything in one location. Rather than pay for two different floral setups, repurpose some of your ceremony floral.
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These are just a few ways to help keep your cool during the planning process. Remember, it’s likely that little things won’t go as planned along the way, but nothing is as important as you and your future spouse finally saying “I Do!”
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Wedding favors are a classic wedding tradition, but they’re often something couples don’t think about until near the end of their wedding planning. By that time, the budget can be greatly depleted or nonexistent. What can you do if you want to give your guests something nice as a thank-you without going broke? Below are some fantastic budget-friendly wedding favor ideas. The best part is that guests can keep for as long as they’d like (as opposed to food). Try these out or come up with your own: Luggage Tags. Destination weddings are popular in Florida, and some couples have given their guests personalized luggage tags as favors. There are many options out there, many for less than $1.50 each! Sunglasses. If you’re having an outdoor wedding, sunglasses are a must! Sites like Etsy customize sunglasses with your names and the wedding date, making them great wedding favors. Each pair is less than two dollars. Personalized Lip Balm. Not only is this an inexpensive gift (pricing out at less than 50 cents each on many sites), but it’s practical too. You could place it in a pretty bag with a travel-sized hand lotion and small packs of tissues and make wonderful care packages as your favors! Lottery Tickets. This one may seem odd, but it can actually be a lot of fun for your guests. Place each ticket in a specially-designed holder. Each personalized favor will end up less than three dollars.
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Personalized Tea Bags and Tea Infusers. If you’re having a garden wedding, you can find some absolutely lovely tea-inspired wedding favors such as the ones on Beau-Coup.com. Personalized tea bags placed in each teacup would be a nice touch, as would a personalized tea infuser. Together, they cost less than five dollars. Cookie Cutters. Some brides love the idea of gifting your guests with cookie cutters attached to beautiful recipe cards featuring your favorite cookie recipes. If you’re not into baking, you could just gift cookie cutters personalized with your names and the wedding date. Personalized Mason Jars. Rustic-chic is still popular, and Mason jars cost less than a dollar each. You can create personalized labels in your wedding colors and tie them around the jars, or use etching tools to personalize the jars themselves. For a little extra money, you could even include something in the jars, like the ingredients for grown-up hot cocoa. Donations. If you and your future spouse are more into philanthropy than favors, consider making a donation in your guests’ names to a charity of your choice. Place personalized note cards at each guest’s seat letting them know about the donation. You’d be surprised how many guests appreciate this type of gift! There are also plenty of food-based wedding favors that wouldn’t cost much, but many guests like to keep their favors as keepsakes. To find the perfect favors for your wedding, visit ShopPWG.com 79
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While there is no shortage of happiness on a couple’s wedding day, your parents will likely experience some bittersweet feelings. It’s a beautiful celebration, but also an end of an era – it’s not easy “giving away” your daughter or son. Consider these ideas to sneak into your wedding planning to show your mom and groom’s mom some extra love on your wedding day. Make her feel included by tying in her wedding look with yours. We just got married on Mother’s Day weekend, so my husband and I really wanted our moms to feel special on our wedding day. As our color palette included soft pinks with my bridesmaids in blush, we decided it would be fitting for our moms to be in shades of pink as well. I went with both our moms to pick out their dresses, ensuring each had an element that tied into my dress. My mom’s dress had a beaded neckline to match my beaded sash, and my mother-in-law’s dress tied in the lace element of my dress with a beautiful lace overlay. Grooms, customize your mother-son dance song. There are countless blogs and articles naming the most popular mother-son dance songs, but if none of those seem to represent your relationship with your mom, have your band or wedding singer customize lyrics to make them better fit. For example, my husband changed the words to “The Best Day” by Taylor Swift to say: I have an excellent [mother]. [Her] strength is making me stronger. God smiles on my little [sister]. Brides, give her your bouquet instead of tossing it. Rather than having your bouquet ripped apart by a handful of hopeful girls wanting to get their hands on it for good luck, consider presenting your bouquet to your mom. What woman doesn’t like receiving flowers, especially when they’re from your daughter’s most special day? It’s a nod to your mom for all she’s done and a symbol of your appreciation for her. For more ideas, visit HeadOverHeelsWeddingBlog.com 81
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HERE ARE TEN OF THE BIGGEST CULPRITS AND HOW TO AVOID GETTING TAKEN BY SURPRISE:
1 POSTAGE.
It can be hard to know exactly how much the postage for your wedding invitations will cost. Wedding invitations come in many shapes and sizes, and the contents will weigh differently depending on what you include . . . then there’s the postage for the RSVPs. Ask the stationer if they can estimate postage costs before you make your invitation decisions. On average, you’ll want to budget at least $150 to mail about 100 wedding invitations.
ACCESSORIES.
Couples don’t always think about necklaces, earrings, bracelets, belts, tie pins, cufflinks, socks, shoes, or watches when they set their wardrobe budget. To cut down on unexpected expenses, consider borrowing some of these items from friends or family members. It will make for nice sentiment. 90
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By nature, a buffet offers guests the option of eating as much food as they want. If they don’t fill up on their first visit to the buffet, they can go back a second or third time, potentially making your food costs skyrocket. To avoid unexpected expenses, ask the catering manager to closely monitor food consumption, and ask if you can cap items once they run out.
WARDROBE ALTERATIONS.
You’ve heard this before, but it bears repeating. Wedding gown alterations aren’t cheap, and many brides and bridesmaids forget to include them in their wardrobe budget. Depending on the style of the gown and how much work needs to be done, brides can easily expect to pay several hundred dollars in alterations.
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Brittany and Justin married in Lake Como on one of the most beautiful corners of the lake at Villa La Cassinella. 60 guests joined them for a threeday aair. The festivities started with a family style welcome dinner at the intimate Al Veluu overlooking the lake, which featured the Milan symphony orchestra. The wedding day started with guests being picked up by private boat and delivered to the Villa. The head mixologist from the Bvlgari Hotel Milan curated the cocktails for the special day and attendees were welcomed with imported champagne from France and fresh barriers, selected by the bride. The bride was preceded by her 3lb maltipoo and her mother as a string quartet serenaded her down the aisle. Dinner was held in a magical tent featuring endless candles, silk tablecloths and gold-rimmed china and crystal. The bride and groom performed a choreographed tango for their ďŹ rst dance complete with lunges, jumps and dips. After the tango, the live band erupted into dance music and the crowd danced the night away and concluded with ďŹ reworks. 97
Venue: Villa la Cassinella Planner: Becky Mathews Weddings & Events Dress Shop: Panache bridals Flowers/Lighting/Decor: Figli dei Fiori Photographer: White Fashion Photographer Videography: Marco Abba Videography 98
Caterer/Wedding Cake: Max & Kitchen Ceremony & Reception Music: Scarlett Entertainment OďŹƒciate: Rita Annunciata Hair and Makeup: Amberlee Beauty Invitations: Connor Calligraphy: Calligraphy Katrina
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ALLEN HERITAGE VILLAGE
Allen Heritage Village—Historic churches Step back in time to a classic location for your wedding in a beautifully restored historic church. Stained glass windows glow with sunlight, an original bell in a steeple to ring… Weddings are magical—make yours special by marrying in either nondenominational church. Allen Christian Church, 1918, seats up to 225; St. Mary, 1887, seats up to 75. Both are heated and air-conditioned with pianos. Bridal parlor provided. 972-740-8017 Allen Heritage Guild Inc. 450 E. St. Mary Drive • Allen TX www.allenheritageguild.org 116
BELLTOWER CHAPEL & GARDEN
After opening its doors to the public in 2010, Belltower Chapel & Garden has quickly become one of Fort Worth’s most popular wedding and reception venues. The historic cast-stone chapel is nestled on a spacious campus amongst 1920’s Neo Tudor-style architecture. Its features include spectacular floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows, a picturesque garden area offering an outdoor alternative, and a fully-restored bell tower. Tours are available by appointment - call today! 682-432-1140 3712 Wichita Street • Fort Worth, TX www.belltowerfortworth.com info@belltowerfortworth.com 117
PARADISE COVE ON LAKE GRAPEVINE
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Paradise Cove is a premier wedding and reception facility. Our exceptional staff is experienced in coordination, banquet service, and customer service. We personalize your wedding with unmatched professionalism and integrity. We will guide you through the process of planning your event from the moment you enter to make it an effortless and fun experience. When it’s all said and done, you will think you’re in Paradise! 817-329-1668 3029 Midway Road • Southlake, TX www.ParadiseCoveTX.com weddings@paradisecovetx.com 118
KESSLER PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • Minutes from Downtown Dallas • Non-Members and Guest Ministers Welcome • Wedding Coordinator Included • Fine Traditional Architecture • Accommodates 100 to 450 Guests • Pipe Organ and Piano • Reception Facilities Available 214-942-0098 1215 Turner Avenue • Dallas, TX 75208 www.kpumc.org balott@att.net
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UNITED PARTY RENTAL A full-service rental company in business over 25 years, United Party Rental Center has assisted hundreds of brides to create their dream wedding. From linens to china to tents, you’ll find it here. We have the inventory and know-how to assist you in the planning process - our goal is to exceed your expectations. 972-492-0550 3749 N. Josey Lane • Carrollton, TX www.unitedpartyrental.com info@unitedrent-all.com
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33 Years of experience specializing in Couture Bridal Alterations. Come experience COUTURE one needle at a time with the best customer service in Dallas Tx. With careful listening skills, alterations are executed precisely as the client has visioned. With hands on experience and knowledge of fabrics, style, and couture designer brands master tailor Annette White creates that custom look! Dallas’ best kept secret 214-520-6789 7001Preston Rd. Ste. 115 • Dallas, TX 75205 bestfitalterations1.com annette@bestfitalterations1.com 123
STARDUST CELEBRATIONS
StarDust Celebrations is a full-service wedding department store, providing an exquisite selection of designer bridal gowns; bridesmaid, flower girl and mother dresses; tuxedos and accessories. Attentive and personal customer service, expert wedding planning services, gifts and wedding stationery round out the offerings found at this fabulous turnkey wedding salon.
972-781-1619 6464 W. Plano Parkway www.stardustcelebrations.com bridal@stardustcelebrations.com 124
PRINCESS BRIDE TIARAS Princess Bride Tiaras has been helping brides’ dreams come true for many years. We carry headpieces of all types: tiaras, headbands, combs, back pieces and pins. We also have veils of varying lengths & styles, and a wide variety of bridal jewelry. Choose Princess Bride Tiaras for the perfect finishing touch to your elegant bridal ensemble.
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DILLARD’S
Whether you are big-city modern, traditional, country casual or somewhere in between, your home is a statement about you as a couple. With our extensive knowledge of the newest products and latest trends in home fashions, Dillard’s can help you register for gifts to get the look and style you want for your home. After the wedding, complete your registry with the most generous completion program available.
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Celebrating; food, fun, life and healthy cooking. Dinner4Two by Kitchen Charm™ has been providing premium chef quality kitchen tools since 1959. Our products are crafted with attention to detail to enhance your cooking experience. We provide culinary support one meal at a time with delicious recipes, photos and kitchen tips and tricks. Be our guest at one of our culinary demonstrations. Message us on Facebook and join the fun, Life is Delicious! 845-497-7726 Dinner4Two.com Facebook.com/Dinner4Two dinner4two@kitchencharmcookware.com 128
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COOPER HOTEL, CONFERENCE CENTER & SPA
It’s the day you’ve dreamed about. Cooper Hotel’s tranquil 30-acre grounds are the perfect setting for an outdoor ceremony by the ponds or an intimate reception with enchanting lighting. Make your day what it should be… perfect. From the site visit, through the planning and after the wedding bells, our experienced wedding coordinator will provide the personal touches and detailed service. Our beautiful outdoor and indoor venues are also ideal for rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons. 972-490-9159 12230 Preston Road • Dallas www.cooperhoteldallas.com weddings@cooperhoteldallas.com 130
MESQUITE HAMPTON CONVENTION CENTER
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In your dreams, your wedding is perfect, the reception is amazing, the food exquisite. It’s all about you and your special day. Express your individuality. Honor your cultural heritage. Observe the rituals of your faith. After all, it’s your wedding, and only you know what it will take to make this exciting day everything you imagined it would be. It’s not only our commitment but our passion to make your dreams come true. Mention Perfect Wedding Guide for a complimentary suite with a wedding reception of 50 or more guests. 972-329-3100 1700 Rodeo Drive • Mesquite, Texas www.mesquitehampton.com rodeocenter@jqh.com 131
WILDHORSE GRILL AT ROBSON RANCH
Here at Robson Ranch, our facilities and menus can be customized to fit your wedding needs. Our magnificent clubhouse ballroom is settled at the highest point in Denton allowing the most beautiful views. Our highly qualified Chef works with us to stay in your budget and create the highest quality plated dinners, buffets, and hor d’oeuvers platters for all seasons and times of day.
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THE MASONIC CENTER The Masonic Center is the perfect location for your ceremony and reception. Located in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, this historic building contains a gorgeous auditorium for your ceremonies, a 5000 sq. ft. spacious ballroom for your receptions and we allow outside catering to better suit your needs. Call us today to set up a tour.
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ALTERATIONS BestFit Alterations1 7001 Preston Road, 7001 Dallas 214-520-6789 bestfitalterations1.com see ad page 123 Classy Concepts Bridal and Formal 1205 E. Debbie Lane #117 Mansfield 817-473-2100 classyconceptsdesign.com Lisa’s Creations & Brides 748 Logan Wood Road Richardson 972-918-0675 lisascreationsbrides.com BRIDAL ACCESSORIES A Bridal Closet Located inside The Shops at Willow Bend 972-781-1619 stardustcelebrations.com
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Bridal Boutique 139 W. Main St. Lewisville, TX 75057 972-219-8500 bridalboutiquelewisville.com
A Bridal Closet Located inside The Shops at Willow Bend 972-781-1619 stardustcelebrations.com
Classy Concepts Bridal and Formal 1205 E. Debbie Lane #117 Mansfield 817-473-2100 classyconceptsdesign.com
Ava’s Bridal Couture 6500 Camp Bowie Blvd Fort Worth 817-732-4457 avasbridalcouture.com
Lulu’s Bridal Boutique 2728 Routh St. Dallas, TX 75201 214-871-9610 stardustcelebrations.com Princess Bride Tiaras princessbridetiaras.com see ad page 125 BRIDAL ATTIRE A Bridal Blossom 4410 West Lovers Lane Dallas 214-902-0800 abridalblossom.com
BestFit Alterations1 7001 Preston Road Dallas 214-520-6789 bestfitalterations1.com see ad page 123 Bridal Boutique 139 W. Main St. Lewisville, TX 75057 972-219-8500 bridalboutiquelewisville.com Bridal Designs 201 W. Glade Rd. #100 Euless 817-749-0055 bridaldesigns.com
Brides and Beaux 5121 Thompson Terrace Suite C Colleyville 817-498-0977 bridesandbeauxtx.com Classy Concepts Bridal and Formal 1205 E. Debbie Lane #117 Mansfield 817-473-2100 classyconceptsdesign.com David’s Bridal 13330 Preston Rd. Dallas 214-360-0270 davidsbridal.com David’s Bridal 2508 S. Stemmons Frwy Lewisville 214-488-3347 davidsbridal.com David’s Bridal 9288 State Hwy 121 Frisco 972-334-0360 davidsbridal.com
Distinct Elegance 608 Cedar St. Cedar Hill 972-299-6444 distinct-elegance.com Gala Formal Grapevine Mills Mall Grapevine 972-539-0011 galaformal.com Group USA Grapevine Mills Mall Grapevine 972-874-1902 camillelavie.com Isis Bridal & Formal Town East Mall Mesquite 972-681-5939 Lang’s Bridal 1115 E. Pioneer Pkwy #103 Arlington 817-277-0341 langsbridal.com Lasting Bridal Couture 14809 Inwood Rd. Addison 972-960-1800 lastingbridalcouture.com
Lisa’s Creations & Brides 748 Logan Wood Road Richardson 972-918-0675 lisascreationsbrides.com Lulu’s Bridal Boutique 2728 Routh St. Dallas, TX 75201 214-871-9610 stardustcelebrations.com Mockingbird Bridal Boutique 5602 E. Mockingbird Lane Dallas 214-823-6873 mockingbirdbridal.com Patsy’s, A Bridal Boutique 4244 Oak Lawn Ave Dallas patsysbridal.com Providence Place 603 S. Goliad St. Rockwall 469-726-4357 purelyprovidential.com
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Stardust Celebrations 6464 W Plano Parkway Plano 972-781-1619 stardustcelebrations.com see ad page 124
Embassy Suites Outdoor World 2401 Bass Pro Dr Grapevine 972-724-2600 outdoorworld.embassysuites. com
Terry Costa 12817 Preston Rd. #138 Dallas 972-385-6100 terrycosta.com
Mesquite Hampton, Convention Center & Exhibit Hall 1700 Rodeo Dr. Mesquite, TX 75149 972-329-3100 mesquitehampton.com see ad page 131
Weddings on the Boulevard 5023 Camp Bowie Blvd Fort Worth 817-731-4228 weddingsontheboulevard.com BRIDAL CONSULTANTS Just Marry PerfectWeddingGuide.com/ DVD BRIDAL SHOWERS Cooper Hotel Conference Center and Spa 12230 Preston Rd. Dallas, TX 75230 972-490-9159 cooperhoteldallas.com see ad page 130 138
The Masonic Center 1100 Henderson St. Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-334-0331 fwmasonic.com see ad on page 133 CATERING Colonnade Atrium 15305 N Dallas Pkwy Addison 469-438-9043 ayscatering.com
Wendy Krispin Caterer 528 South Hall St. Dallas 214-748-5559 wendykrispin.com CEREMONY LOCATIONS Allen Heritage Village PO Box 226 Allen 972-727-2772 allenheritageguild.org see ad page 116 Belltower Chapel and Garden 3712 Wichita St. Fort Worth 682-432-1140 belltowerfortworth.com see ad on page 117 Cooper Hotel Conference Center and Spa 12230 Preston Rd. Dallas, TX 75230 972-490-9159 cooperhoteldallas.com see ad page 130 Embassy Suites Outdoor World 2401 Bass Pro Dr Grapevine 972-724-2600 outdoorworld.embassysuites.com
Hilton Garden Inn Duncanville 214-271-8268 dallasduncanville.hgi.com see ad on page 14 Hyatt Place Dallas Garland 5101 N President George Bush Hwy Garland 972-414-3500 dallasgarland.place.hyatt.com see ad on page 15 Kessler Park United Methodist Church 1215 Turner Ave Dallas 214-942-0098 kpumc.org see ad on page 119 Mesquite Hampton Convention Center & Exhibit Hall 1700 Rodeo Dr. Mesquite, TX 75149 972-329-3100 mesquitehampton.com see ad on page 131
NOAH’S - Las Colinas 6101 E Campus Cir Dr East Las Colinas 1-800-MY-NOAHS mynoahs.com NOAH’S Plano 5280 Town Square Drive Dallas 800-696-6247 mynoahs.com NOAHS - Fairview 301 Southwind Ln Fairview 800-696-6247 mynoahs.com NOAHS - Fossil Creek 4201 Fossil Creek Blvd Fort Worth 800-696-6247 mynoahs.com NOAHS - Richardson 2151 N. Greenville Ave Richardson 800-696-6247 mynoahs.com
Paradise Cove on Lake Grapevine 3029 Midway Rd Southlake 817- 329 -1668 paradisecovetx.com see ad on page 118 The Masonic Center 1100 Henderson St. Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-334-0331 fwmasonic.com see ad on page 133 Wildhorse Grill at Robson Ranch 9400 Ed Robson Blvd. Denton 940-246-1080 wildhorsegrill.net see ad on page 132 CHAIR COVERS United Party Rental 3749 North Josey Lane Carrollton, TX 75007 972-492-0550 unitedpartyrental.com see ad on page 121
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DISC JOCKEYS PM Celebrations 7117 Wind Chime Drive Forth Worth 917-294-9539 pmcelebrations.com
GIFT REGISTRY Dilliards 15 DFW Locations 800-345-5273 dilliards.com see ad page 127
EVENT DÉCOR United Party Rental 3749 North Josey Lane Carrollton, TX 75007 972-492-0550 unitedpartyrental.com see ad on page 121
Dinner4Two 845-497-7726 Facebook.com/Dinner4Two see ad page 128
FLORAL DESIGN & DECORATIONS Celia’s Floral Connection 14811 Inwood Road Addison 972-980-1437 celiasfloral.com FORMALWEAR Classy Concepts Bridal and Formal 1205 E. Debbie Lane #117 Mansfield 817-473-2100 classyconceptsdesign.com
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GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS Cooper Hotel Conference Center and Spa 12230 Preston Rd. Dallas, TX 75230 972-490-9159 cooperhoteldallas.com see ad on page 130 Embassy Suites Outdoor World 2401 Bass Pro Dr Grapevine 972-724-2600 outdoorworld.embassysuites.com Hilton Garden Inn Duncanville 214-271-8268 dallasduncanville.hgi.com see ad on page 14
Hyatt Place Dallas Garland 5101 N President George Bush Hwy Garland 972-414-3500 dallasgarland.place.hyatt.com see ad on page 15 Mesquite Hampton Convention Center & Exhibit Hall 1700 Rodeo Dr. Mesquite, TX 75149 972-329-3100 mesquitehampton.com see ad on page 131 JEWELRY Altra Jewelry Outlet Grapevine Mills Mall Grapevine 972-355-8300 Crown Jewelers Collin Creek Mall Plano 972-423-8795 Custom Jewelers 338 Campbell Rd. Richardson 972-761-0323
Fullers Jewelry Store 15164 Marsh Lane Addison 972-484-7581 fullersjewelrystore.com Griffin Jewelry 316 N. Central Expressway McKinney 972-548-9192 Helzberg Diamonds 8 DFW Locations helzberg.com NASR Bros. Jewelers 5 DFW Locations nasrbrosjewelers.com Robbins Bros. Arlington Highlands 127 E I-20 Arlington 817-466-2860 robbinsbrothers.com Tuscany Jewelers Stonebriar Centre Frisco 972-668-1949
KITCHEN & COOKWARE Dinner4Two 845-497-7726 Facebook.com/Dinner4Two see ad page 128 LINENS United Party Rental 3749 North Josey Lane Carrollton, TX 75007 972-492-0550 unitedpartyrental.com see ad on page 121 PHOTOBOOTH The Blue Booth 902 Irene Drive Mesquite, TX 75149 800-709-6304 thebluebooth.com PHOTOGRAPHY Birch Media Services 6501 Sims Dr Sterling Hts., MI 48313 586-264-3400 birchphotographers.com
RECEPTIONS Belltower Chapel and Garden 3712 Wichita St. Fort Worth 682-432-1140 belltowerfortworth.com see ad on page 117 Colonnade Atrium 15305 N Dallas Pkwy Addison 469-438-9043 ayscatering.com Cooper Hotel Conference Center and Spa 12230 Preston Rd. Dallas, TX 75230 972-490-9159 cooperhoteldallas.com see ad on page 130 Embassy Suites Outdoor World 2401 Bass Pro Dr Grapevine 972-724-2600 outdoorworld.embassysuites.com Hilton Garden Inn Duncanville 214-271-8268 dallasduncanville.hgi.com see ad on page 14 141
Hyatt Place Dallas Garland 5101 N President George Bush Hwy Garland 972-414-3500 dallasgarland.place.hyatt.com see ad on page 15 Kessler Park United Methodist Church 1215 Turner Ave Dallas 214-942-0098 kpumc.org see ad on page 119 Mesquite Hampton Convention Center & Exhibit Hall 1700 Rodeo Dr. Mesquite, TX 75149 972-329-3100 mesquitehampton.com see ad on page 131 NOAH’S - Las Colinas 6101 E Campus Cir Dr East Las Colinas 1-800-MY-NOAHS mynoahs.com
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NOAH’S Plano 5280 Town Square Drive Dallas 800-696-6247 mynoahs.com NOAHS - Fairview 301 Southwind Ln Fairview 800-696-6247 mynoahs.com NOAHS - Fossil Creek 4201 Fossil Creek Blvd Fort Worth 800-696-6247 mynoahs.com NOAHS - Richardson 2151 N. Greenville Ave Richardson 800-696-6247 mynoahs.com Paradise Cove on Lake Grapevine 3029 Midway Rd Southlake 817- 329 -1668 paradisecovetx.com see ad on page 118
The Masonic Center 1100 Henderson St. Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-334-0331 fwmasonic.com see ad on page 133 Wildhorse Grill at Robson Ranch 9400 Ed Robson Blvd. Denton 940-246-1080 wildhorsegrill.net see ad on page 132 REHEARSAL DINNERS Cooper Hotel Conference Center and Spa 12230 Preston Rd. Dallas, TX 75230 972-490-9159 cooperhoteldallas.com see ad on page 130 Embassy Suites Outdoor World 2401 Bass Pro Dr Grapevine 972-724-2600 outdoorworld.embassysuites.com
Mesquite Hampton, Convention Center & Exhibit Hall 1700 Rodeo Dr. Mesquite, TX 75149 972-329-3100 mesquitehampton.com see ad on page 131
WEDDING DAY ACCESSORIES Classy Concepts Bridal and Formal 1205 E. Debbie Lane #117 Mansfield 817-473-2100 classyconceptsdesign.com
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