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SOMETHING BLUE JOURNAL DALLAS

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THE HEART BEHIND OUR WORK Something Blue Journal Dallas is North Texas’ premier wedding publication, serving as a source of inspiration and discovery for wedding aficionados and the soon-to-be-wed alike. At Something Blue Journal Dallas, we are purveyors of bespoke, creative talent from the most skilled wedding vendors. We are committed to supporting local vendors in Dallas, Fort Worth, and surrounding regions, so we can continue to foster love and a sense of partnership in our dynamic community. We understand the time and thought poured into planning a wedding, especially a Texas wedding. For this reason, we devote countless hours to carefully curate the features in each publication, so rest assured, when you flip through Something Blue Journal Dallas, you are viewing the masters of each wedding craft — from bridal portrait photographers, to wedding planners, and florists, and much more, our pages are filled with luxury and inspiration. Our team is committed to supporting love in all of its forms and reflecting the beauty found in the diversity of love throughout the pages of each issue. Front and back cover shot by Bruna Kitchen Photography

MEET OUR EDITOR

Planning by Southern Housewives Planning

With years under her belt as a wedding stationery business owner and marketing guru for wedding vendors across the country, Hannah Bargas, the Something Blue Dallas Journal Founder & Editor, decided to transform her knowledge of, and passion for, the wedding industry into a source of inspiration for North Texas brides. She breathed life into the idea of curating the cream of the crop of Dallas, Fort Worth, and North Texas wedding vendors with the intention of providing not only inspiration, but also greater ease and enjoyment into the wedding planning process. Photo by Jc Jones Photography

SOUTHERN HOUSEWIVES PLANNING

Hosts + Design: Southern Wild Creatives Venue: DEC on Dragon Photo: Carmen Washam Photography Speaker: Monica Cassell Photography Floral: The Floral Eclectic Rentals: Honey Do Rentals Beverage Service: Herb & Alchemy

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Stationery: Words Made Semple Backdrop + Sunbursts: Oak and Honey Woodworks HAMU: Jennifer Serra Beauty Team Painted Records: Jennifer Seibert Studios

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Bridal gifts: Always Modern Concierge Table setting: Top Tier Event Rentals

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Linens: Amline Rentals DJ: DJ Kelly Hooper Outfits: Lael Collection Neon: DFW Neon Cake: Katrina Makes Cakes Tanning: Globox Airbrush Tanning

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H O W T O C H O O S E YO U R W E D D I N G DAY H AI R S T Y L E BY: SHE IS ART BEAUTY PHOTOS BY: LIESL CLAIRE PHOTOGRAPHY Choosing a hairstyle can be overwhelming! Up or down? Textured or classic? Smooth or tousled? With all the inspo out there, it’s almost impossible to decide! We’ve put together a few tips and tricks to help you narrow down your choices!

Consider the Theme of your Wedding

Consult with your hairstylist Your hairstylist is the expert when it comes to choosing your wedding day look and can give guidance during this time. Share your vision and have them help you bring it to life!

Consult with your hairstylist By now you probably know how your hair reacts

More than likely you’ve dreamt up some sort

to certain climates, and that could play a huge

of vision for your wedding day at this point.

role in narrowing down your hairstyle. Texas

Choosing a theme can help us out here! Having

weather is no joke, and you should stay mindful

a boho wedding? Consider a nice textured

of how it may affect your ‘day of’ look. If you

braid to incorporate with your look! Do you

know that your hair does not hold a curl well, it

picture a classic black tie affair? Possibly a

may not be the best option for you to do an all

smooth classic bun is the way to go! Whether

down look. Do you struggle with frizzy hair? You

or not you have your full look in mind, this

may want to talk to your stylists about a blowout

can give us some guidance towards the right

before wedding day! Be prepared to make last

hairstyle for you!

minute changes, in the event that it rains or strong winds occur on the day of!

Pick out your Dress! Picking out your dress prior to choosing a hairstyle can help navigate this decision. If your dress has gorgeous beading on the back, chances are you want to show it off on wedding

We hope these tips will help you feel a bit more confident when it comes to choosing your wedding day hairstyle! As always, if you have any questions, feel free to email us at info@sheisartbeauty.com

day! Your hairstyle should compliment your dress and show off your best features! Love the gorgeous embroidered neckline on your dress? Show it off, girl!

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JENNIFER SEIBERT STUDIOS ARTIST

J E N N I F E R S E I B E R T. C O M

GRACIOUS LOVE EVENT RENTALS

@JENNIFERSEIBERTSTUDIOS Custom Paintings: Jennifer Seibert Studios Planning & Design: Treasured Heart Events Photography: Sami Kathryn Photography Floral: Petals + Pastels Stationery: Treasured Heart Events

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Venue: White O’Hara Studio

@ G R A C I O U S LO V E T X

Styling Silk: Oh Be Joyful Creative

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Dress & Accessories: De Ma Fille Bridal

Planner: Laurel Events Venue: Stem and Light

Linens: Nüage Designs

Photographer: Stinkin Sweet Productions

HAMU: Phoenix Beauty Team

Rentals + Florals: Gracious Love Event Rentals

Bride Model: Karlee Hale

HAMU: Beauty by Kennedy Ann

Groom Model: Charlie Poe Film: The FIND Lab

Videography: World Weddings Cake: Sweet Things DFW

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Sam & Caroline

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VENDORS Hair & Makeup: She is Art Beauty Photographer: Averie Claire

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D O I R E A L LY N E E D A C O O R D I N AT O R? BY: WILLOW WEDDINGS PHOTOS BY: REBECCA ELLISON PHOTOGRAPHY

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I design your timeline

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I communicate with your vendors

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I am the main point of contact on wedding day

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that’s on your timeline with necessary

So, do you really need a coordinator for your big day?

adjustments on the day of (we are human, things happen.) •

I show vendors where to set up and ensure they’re prepared to do what you contracted

I say YES x1000 and so would all other

them for

wedding professionals. One of the first steps in planning your wedding is creating a budget. You factor in the estimated number of guests you will invite, the vendors you will want to hire, and how over the top you want your special day to be. Many people don’t consider adding a coordinator to their budget. The

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I pay vendors on your behalf

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I tip vendors on your behalf

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I dissolve an issues that may arise (people act extra fiery at weddings for some

DIY’ers especially don’t. That is okay if you

reason, probably the alcohol)

plan on spending a ton of time and money on planning just to enjoy a stressful wedding day

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(sorry had to say it, but it’s true).

I make sure that you and your partner are watered and fed on your wedding day

It is crucial to budget for your coordinator! You I commonly see the decision to make a mother, a sibling or aunt, or a bestie the “day of coordinator.” That was so nice of you to trust them with such a huge role, but just a friendly word of advice, they will not get to enjoy your big day because they will be doing all of the smalls things and the wedding will suddenly be over. Yes, it happens a lot quicker that you’d think. You arrive, hair and makeup begins, first look, photos, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, reception, and suddenly your grand exit happens. It’s that quick. Ask any pro, they’ll say the same thing.

I ensure we get everything completed

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can absolutely plan your own wedding still. I actually encourage that. I am not a wedding planner and I do not desire to be one. I enjoy creating a relationship with my clients so I

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I stay until the last guest leaves and I make sure your personal items including decor, gifts, left over food, your cake, and alcohol make it home with the right people

can get to know their wedding day vision and make sure we are a great fit for each other. I love offering advice and resources while they plan but I am not here to be a full planner. As a day of coordinator I act as their voice. I communicate with their vendors, discuss details with their venue, and interact with their family and guests. Here are some of the perks of hiring a coordinator:

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There are a million other things I do for my clients it all just depends on their needs. I always remind others that every wedding is different. Different people, different budget, different vision, and different places. I am here to cater to all of those things. Now that you’ve glanced over this post and see the importance of hiring a professional coordinator, are you planning on hiring a coordinator?

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ZAFIRO JEWELRY

@W I L LO W E D D I N G S T X W I L LO W E D D I N G S . C O M Florals: Amber Smith at HEB Hudson Oaks

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Venue: Chandor Gardens Planner: Willow Weddings

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Photographer: Rebecca Ellison Photography

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Rentals: Royal Event Rentals

Photographer: Gaby Pineda Photography

Dress: Dare and Dazzle Hair: Hair by Ashley Seydler

Model: Angelina Romanovna

Makeup: Morgan Poncho Baker: Designs by GG

HAMU: Styles by Vero

Stationery: Lunar Rae Studios Models: Jenna & Nate Tapie

Bridal Gown: Elizabeth Lee Bridal Flowers: Floweristic Event Venue: The Hillside Estate

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Katelyn & Isaiah

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VENDORS Planner: Laurel & Co. Events Venue: Eagle Historic Warehouse Photography: Brittany Gilbert Photography Florals: Camellia Farm Flora Cake: Ruthi Hutson Cakes Videography: World Weddings Rental: Gracious Love Event Rentals

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Venue: Oak + Ivy Venue Host/Airbrush Tans: Globox Tan Planning & Coordination: Southern Wild Creative Co. Bridal Boutique: Blush Love Bride Photographer: Meg Layman Photography Hair: Meghan Anece, Manya Foster Boudoir Photographer: Monica Cassell Photography Makeup Artists: Melissa Tobias, Emeli Reed, Laura Catron

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Floral: The Fox and Flower Cake/sweets: The Sweet Things Bakery Bartending/Drinks: Professional Partiers Bar

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Custom Bridal Earrings: Aesthete by Dkor Floral Preservation Arrangements: Victoria Vique Botanical Boutique

Rentals: HWY 109 Couture Balloon Art: Modern Pop Balloons Invitation Suite: Words Made Semple

G LO B O X TA N . C O M

Models: Hope Buhler, Mary McFarland, Victoria Deleon, Delaney Kampala, Kaitlin Hays, Rachel Kelley, Rebecca Chan, Chelsea Mason, Rachael Muk, Destiny Hunter

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7 WAYS TO INCLUDE CALLIGRAPHY IN YOUR WEDDING BY: WRITE THIS WAY CALLIGRAPHY PHOTOS BY: MARY TALAMANTES PHOTOGRAPHY There is just something about those thick and thin lines you get from calligraphy that help bring a timeless feel to your wedding. The delicate details in each letter makes everyone feel giddy and romantic. I’m giving you 7 creative ways to stand out from the crowd and have your wedding be one they will remember for a lifetime.

Welcome Sign

poem. The sky is the limit of possiblities.

Menus An elegant calligraphy menu is a great way to let your guests know what is on the menu. You can add in your wedding colors using a matching ink color or even add a wax seal to top it off.

Vow Books You’ve decided on the perfect words to express your love and say your “I Do’s”, why not have them written in the perfect book! You can opt for a his and hers or a single one if you are using more traditional vows.

Banner A calligraphy banner can be used in so many ways at your wedding and can range from bible versus, to a love song to a song lyric. Scout out your wedding venue and look for unique ways to highlight the architecture or special design. A banner can even bring so much life to a cake table display as shown below. This is definitely one way to have fun and bring your personality to life.

Paper Cones When you are ready to end the night you’ve been dreaming about, give your guests rice, flower petals or lavender seeds wrapped delicately in paper cones written in calligraphy. These paper cones are also easy to make for those looking for a DIY project. If any of these ideas struck a chord with you, fill out my contact form and let’s get started working on adding calligraphy to your wedding!

Your guests are sure to feel welcomed with a big wooden sign to greet them as soon as they arrive. A wooden sign can greet them at both the chapel and the reception and can either be on an easel or on a table top.

Ribbon Place Cards Once your guests arrive at their tables for the reception, why not have your place cards be ribbon adorned with calligraphy. Sure you could use a folded paper place card, but why not have your guests goo and agh over their names written on ribbon. You could tie it on a piece of fruit or lay across the plate; either way you style it, you are sure to make your guests feel oh so special.

Table Runner I love a well decorated table. Who doesn’t? Add in a vellum calligraphy table runner and your head table or wedding tables instantly become magical. You could write the lyrics to your wedding song, your vows or even a favorite

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Picnic Setup: Uptown Picnic Co. Planning, Coordinating + Floral: Blissful Planning

HAIR & MAKEUP

Hot Air Balloon: Balloon Adventures by Wayne

S H E I S A R T B E A U T Y. C O M

HAMU: Grand Slam Glam Dress 1 (ruffles): Millia London

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Dress 2 (long tulle train): Olivia’s Rentals Photo: Luisa & Douglas

HAMU: She is Art Beauty

Stationery: Santina Amendola Design Cake: Sugarbee Sweets

Photographer: Liesl Claire Photography

Venue: Barn at Paradise Styling Mat: Styling Mat Ring Box: The Mrs. Box

Venue: Flying V Ranch

Models 1: Sarah & Jacob Knickerbocker Models 2: Rina Beyda & Rob Richman

Dress: a&bé Bridal Shop Dallas

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Alex & Kevin

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VENDORS Photographer: Bruna Kitchen Photography Venue: One Preston Events Planning: Southern Housewives Planning Videography: Mountain Top Films Floral: Alba Dahlia Floral DJ: Arbutus Entertainment HAMU: Tease to Please Hair and Makeup Bridesmaids Dresses: The Dessy Group Suit: The Black Tux Cake: Mom’s Bakery Catering: Patriotic Pig Weddings Charcuterie: Longboards Party Eats + Decor Transportation: Qays Deeb Limo Service Rentals: One Preston Events

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WRITE THIS WAY CALLIGRAPHY CALLIGRAPHY

W R I T E T H I S WAYC A L L I G R A P H Y. C O M @W R I T E T H I S WAYC A L L I G R A P H Y Photography: Mary Talamantes Photography Concept: Nicole Lea Photography Planning & Design: Classic and Curated Florist: Abigail Hubley Rentals: Bella Acento Calligraphy & Stationery: Write This Way Calligraphy Linens: Nüage Designs Makeup: Makeup by Kristaan Hair: Styles By Vero Gown: Anna Bé Bridal Boutique Dallas Gown Designer: Katherine Tash Bridal Bridal Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes Groom’s Attire: Stitch and Tie Macarons: Savor Patisserie Venue: The Hillside Estate Live Painting: Ruben Contreras Art Models: Marissa Sisemore and Cari Osborne

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@ G A B Y PI N E DA _ PHOTO

Couple: Geneva & Cooper Robertson

Venue: Bingham House Florist: Event Stems Floral Design

Venue: The Hamptons of Weatherford

Photographer & Concept: Gaby Pineda Photography

Coordinator: Designed 2 Perfection

Planner: CM Productions Stationery: Write This Way Calligraphy

Cater: 360 Catering HAMU: Maddie Robbins

HAMU: Ros B Bridal Model: Madeleine Crawford

Florist: Breck & Company Floral

Cake: Jorge Portales Shoes: House of Elliot Lace Boots

Photographer: Flatlands Photography Cake: Tracy Howard

Jewelry: Zafiro Jewellers Vintage tiara: Vintage Adorn Ornaments

Officiant: Ben Clements DJ: TNT Deejay

Dress: Elizabeth Lee Bridal Rentals: Bella Acento

Bartender: HD Liquid Catering Rentals: Borrowed Treasures

Linen: AM Linen Rental Macaroons Cakes by Tayte

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SOCIAL BEE C AT E R I N G & E V E N T S

B L AC KCAC T U S BA R .C O M @ B L AC KCAC T U S BA R C O Host: Southern Wild Creatives Floral: Alba Dahlia Floral Planning: Southern Housewives Planning Cake: Wild Flour Cakery DFW

C AT E R I N G & E V E N T S

Lead photographer: Kendrick Terrell Photos

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Marketing: Writefully Yours Coffee: Night Owl Coffee Cart

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Models: Devon and Wes Handley Venue: Lazy S Hacienda

Catering: Social Bee Catering & Events

H&MU: Jessica Stoughton Jewelry: Uptown Vaquera

Venue: Hall of State

Bridal Dress: a&bé Bridal Shop Dallas Bar: Black Cactus Bar Co.

Stationery: Pen with Pey

Tanning: Globox Airbrush Tanning Photographers: Silverbear

Makeup : Elizabeth Peznell

Creative, Laura McLauchlin Photography, Jessa Maria Photography,

Photography: Marissa Manzanares Photo

Ally Fraustro Photography, Morgan Made Photography,

Photography: Taylor Wedding

Raquelin Guerrero Photography, Free Falling Photography,

Bakery: Frosted Delights NRH

Lauren Armstrong Photo, Chandler J Photography (pictured)- Top, KLayne Photography (pictured)- Right

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