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From the Editor
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Dear Readers,
Life & Style in Central Texas
Another year has passed and its time to start thinking about weddings. Our third Tex Appeal Brides issue corresponds with the Killeen Bridal Expo at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 7. Once again, I couldn’t have done this without the help of Tex Appeal photographers and local business owners who let me impose myself on them to gather the information, photos and gowns I needed to complete this issue. Many thanks to Geri Schwartzman of Milestone Memories & Events for helping me understand the importance of hiring a wedding planner; Betty Lockhart, for providing us with beautiful gowns for our bridal fashion shoot, and Carol Settles of Settles Event Center for allowing us to use her property for our shoot. We did the shoot on a cold, January day and our beautiful — and handsome — models withstood the cold weather without one complaint. It was a long day, but photographers Julie Nabours and Mitchel Barrett captured some dramatic photos of the models. This year we focused on smaller venues. There are many venues that can host more than 200 guests for a wedding, but there are also smaller venues that can create the right ambiance for a more intimate affair. Mililani Woods in Nolanville started out as a family retreat before becoming a local go-to place for affordable weddings. Nestled on 11 acres, it has room for a country wedding, complete with horses, a banquet hall and dressing accommodations for the bride and groom. The Gin at Nolan Creek is an iconic building that once housed a cotton gin. Rebuilt in 1928, after a fire destroyed the original building, The Gin offers private rooms for small weddings. In good weather, couples can take their ceremony outside by the creek and seat guests on the patio. The Hilton Garden Inn in Killeen can host weddings up to 60 people with a dance floor. Blocks of rooms can be reserved for out-of-town guests and the Romance Package keeps the bride and groom in one place to relax. Most venues do not provide wedding cakes, so a bride and groom need to bring one. Works of Arts Cakes will work with a couple to create a custom cake that reflects the mood of their wedding and their own personalities. A wedding isn’t complete without a record of the day. Scott Darling of Scott Darling Photography offers tips on how to find the right fit for a wedding photographer or videographer. We hope this magazine will give you some ideas about planning your wedding. We wish you a lifetime of health and happiness.
Catherine Hosman
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There are few things as important to a bride as her bridal gown. From the time they are young, girls are already dreaming ahead to the day when they say, “I do."
3 BRIDAL EXPO OVERVIEW 4 FROM THE EDITOR 6 Wedding Timeline 9 Why hire a wedding planner 34 Fantastic flowers 40 CREATIVE CAKES 46 Venues for all sizes 54 Romantic getaways 58 Finding a photographer 65 Marriage license 66 Advertisers INDEX On the Cover
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Before you say I do
9 to 12 months before o Set an initial budget
o Secure wedding date and time o Consider type of wedding (day/night, indoor/outdoor, formal/casual o Research and select ceremony location
4 to 6 months before
o Prepare guest list for addressing invitations o Select and order the invitations and stationery o Confirm vendors
o Select reception location
o Order personalized items: cake cutter, topper, guestbook, all accessories
o Select music for ceremony and for reception
o Hire the limousine or other forms of transportation
o Select caterer o Select florist
2 to 4 months before
o Consider printed materials: save the dates, invites
o Confirm the menu and catering details with the caterer
o Confirm officiate at the ceremony
o Prepare all maps and directions for the ceremony and reception
o Set aside blocks of hotel/motel rooms for out of town guests o Book photographer o Book videographer o Consider other entertainment
6 to 9 months before o Select wedding cake vendor o Consider rehearsal dinner or other events o Book transportation o Order invitations
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o Set the dates and times with the officiate for the rehearsal o Plan the bridesmaids’ luncheon and any other parties o Design and print the wedding program for the ceremony o Finalize the florist details, photographer, videographer, musicians, etc. o Plan a rehearsal dinner o Confirm the wedding cake details with the baker
6 to 8 weeks before o Mail invitations and announcements o Coordinate portrait sitting with photographer for the newspaper
4 to 6 weeks before o Decide on menu for reception and estimate guest count o Confirm florist details and delivery times o Print out place cards and plan the seating for the reception o Iron out details for ceremony and reception line-up o Select music for ceremony, first dance, parent dances, and party
2 to 4 weeks before o Monitor arrival of ordered items o Confirm vendors o Order permits or licensing where needed
1 week before o Review any seating details and finalize seating arrangements o Confirm all vendors o Delegate responsibilities to individuals for wedding day Source: Milestones, Memories & Events TEXAPPEALMAG.COM
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10 reasons you should hire
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Story by CATHERINE HOSMAN Photos courtesy of Milestones, Memories & Events
lanning a wedding is both an exciting and stressful undertaking. There are so many details to remember. Lists are made but oftentimes one or more steps are overlooked. Maybe someone forgot to order the linens, or the invitations didn’t get mailed out on time. Did you register for your gifts? What about the seating chart? Did someone place Uncle John next to Uncle Harry? They still haven’t resolved their differences from 30 years ago. Have the RSVP cards begun to arrive and who is keeping track of the guest list? Two weeks before the wedding you get a call from the DJ you booked. There’s been an emergency, and he cannot make the gig. He’s apologetic but offers no alternative to fill in for him. It’s weeks before you get your deposit back. A week before the wedding, the hotel you booked for out-of-town relatives says it’s overbooked and cannot accommodate your guests. There’s an event in town and all the hotel rooms in the city are sold. In between all that drama there are phone calls and emails from vendors to answer. Final meetings are planned and you must attend all of them. So you take a deep sigh, sit on a chair, bed or floor and succumb to the trials and tribulations of planning your own wedding. Now which way to go? Geri Schwartzman, certified wedding planner of Milestones, Memories & Events said remaining stress free is the number one reason brides should consider hiring a certified wedding planner. “A wedding planner removes the hard part of planning a wedding,” Schwartzman said. “It’s easy to think of
Geri Schwartzman with Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Warren at their wedding, which she planned.
“Clients work eight hours a day and can’t stop at 5 or 6 to sample cakes, food. They don’t want to suffer the details. A planner takes all of that away, except for the vendors.” — Geri Schwartzman planning a wedding as glamorous and exciting and important. You don’t realize how much work goes into it.” Hiring a professional wedding planner doesn’t take away the control from the bridal couple; Schwartzman said
it leaves them with the fun stuff to do. “Clients work eight hours a day and can’t stop at 5 or 6 to sample cakes, food. They don’t want to suffer the details,” Schwartzman said. “A planner takes all of Continued TEXAPPEALMAG.COM
that away, except for the vendors.” Schwartzman said some planners will even help with mailing invitations and monitoring the RSVPs. “Everything is cause and effect,” she said. “Every decision you make will have an effect on something else. Planning a wedding is a full time job.” Here are the top 10 reasons to hire a certified wedding planner:
Wedding budget breakdown Reception: 48% to 50% Ceremony: 2% to 3% Attire: 8% to 10%
1. Help you stay on budget
Flowers: 8 % to 10%
A wedding is a one-time major expense. Together we will create a budget and we will help you stay on that budget.
Entertainment/ Music: 8% to 10%
2. Help save you money
Photography/ Videography: 8% to 10%
Vendor discounts not offered to the general public are available through your wedding planner. “People don’t realize the discounts they could receive,” Schwartzman said. “We bring business to vendors and they offer us special discounts. Not every vendor is the same. There are a lot of variables. We want to find you the right person.
3. Visiting relatives Weddings often become a family reunion as relatives who haven’t seen each other for awhile come together to celebrate a happy occasion. Having a planner to take care of all the little details gives you the time to spend with your family. And it’s not just on the day of the wedding. Days before the event a planner can take most of the stress away from you so you can enjoy your out-of-town guests.
4. Critical family time Two weeks before the wedding is a crucial time to spend with family from choosing the cake topper to finalizing details of the event. A wedding planner can be waiting at home for you and help you sift through the choices and have the champagne ready to sip when you get home.
Stationery: 2% to 3%
Source: Milestones, Memories & Events
room blocks at a special rate and list that on invitations,” Schwartzman said. “It’s important to know when hiring a wedding planner that he or she knows what is going on in the area, in terms of other events.”
6. We become your executive assistant A certified wedding planner is held to a strict code of ethics by the Association of Bridal Consultants and has rules to follow. With large amounts of money about to pass from your checking account, it’s important to not only find the right fit in a wedding planner, but also someone you can trust. A good wedding planner offers their initial consultation free, with no obligation. And as your executive assistant, a wedding planner will do all the work for you.
5. Negotiate hotel rooms for out-of-town guests
7. Your regular life should not be disrupted
“We have a system whereby a wedding planner can negotiate hotel
Your life is about to change and you’ll want to enjoy the engagement
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journey with your fiancé. “Don’t worry about the tiny details of your reception,” Schwartzman said, “we will do that for you. We want you to keep your life routine, focus on each other and not spend time on the details.”
8. A seamless “day of” We will make your day seamless. We will meet with the vendors and have a production schedule for every detail of your reception from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave.
9. Etiquette We can help with seating arrangements and wording of the invitation. For example, if children are not welcome to the wedding, we don’t say “Children not allowed,” on the invitation. Often, if children aren’t welcome, adult guests may not come. Instead, you can note that is an “Adults Only Event.” Also, don’t put your registry information on the invitation. That can be relayed through word-of-mouth by the bridal party or your family. And if you are having a plated dinner
with more than just a fork, knife and spoon, it’s a good idea to know which utensil is used for each course.
10. Seating charts Don’t be afraid of seating charts. Think of this as another budget. You have a spending budget, a budget for time (the production schedule), and a budget for space. “A seating chart is just that,” Schwartzman said. “It helps to make sure everyone has a place to sit and eat. Work with your planner on this to make sure the right family members are seated together.”
Time to hire a wedding planner Once you’ve set your date, Schwartzman said, that’s when everything else falls into place. The first thing you should do is secure that date for your venue of choice. As soon as you know the site of your reception, hire a deejay, florist, baker, and book the ceremony venue or church. As soon as you find a vendor you like, secure the date with a deposit. There are some times of the year that fill up quicker than others. In Texas, Schwartzman said, April, May, September and October are the most sought after months for a wedding because of the moderate climate. If it’s January and your wedding is in September, find your vendors as soon as possible and book. Every wedding planner has a different way of doing business. Schwartzman said Milestone, Memories & Events offers two methods to choose from after the initial complimentary consultation.
Method 1 Day of Event Once you’ve chosen a Planner, be prepared to leave an agreed upon deposit to hold your date. For Day of Event assistance, Schwartzman said the Planner is contacted by the couple usually one month out. “This means you have already secured your vendors and now you want someone to come in the day of your wedding to work out all of the logistics with your vendors and tie up the loose ends,” she said.
Milestones, Memories & Events works with vendors to pull everything together for your wedding.
As part of the Day Of Event, the Planner coordinates the wedding and will begin contacting the vendors one month out to introduce him or herself and bring everyone together as a team. On the day of the wedding, the Planner will have a production schedule to make sure everything is taken care of. “This takes the pressure off moms and the entire bridal party,” Schwartzman said. Fees vary depending on the type of service required and number of staff hired. “For example, dressing 150 chairs with covers and sashes requires more staff than dressing 50 chairs,” she said.
Method 2 Full Service Wedding Planning Before hiring your Planner, have a
budget in mind. Whatever your budget is, Schwartzman said be prepared to spend accordingly on the wedding (does not include fee to Planner): • Ceremony: 2 to 3 percent • Wedding Attire: 8 to 10 percent • Flowers: 8 to 10 percent • Entertainment/Music: 8 to 10 percent • Photography/Videography; 10 to 12 percent • Stationery: 2 to 3 percent • Wedding rings: 2 to 3 percent • Parking/Transportation: 2 to 3 percent • Gifts: 2 to 3 percent • Miscellaneous: 8 percent • Reception: 48 to 50 percent • Plus planner fees The average wedding today costs $20,000 to $25,000 for 150 to 200 Continued TEXAPPEALMAG.COM
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guests. The budget you create includes tax, gratuities and the pastor fee. The planner’s fee is separate. By choosing Method 2, this takes the pressure off the couple and family, without taking away the control from the bride. By allocating a budget, the planner can get to work finding the vendors you want and need. “When we budget, we maximize,” Schwartzman explained. “When we spend, we minimize.” Traditions have changed with the bride and groom paying for most of their wedding. Once you decide what you want to spend, it’s up to the Planner to stay within your budget. “Every decision has cause and effect,” Schwartzman said. “Whatever decision you make, like choosing a plated dinner over a buffet, affects the budget. Plated dinners require more staff than a buffet.” Another example is with a budget of $20,000, if 8 to 10 percent is allocated for flowers and 10 to 12 percent is allocated for music, but if there is a certain type of flower you want that costs a little more, Schwartzman said she can reallocate your budget to accommodate your favorite flower. “You stay in budget and get what you desire, but with just a tweak or two.” The sooner you start planning, the less expensive it will be,” she said. “It’s the law of supply and demand. One year out, your vendors will have what you want. Two months out, they will have what you need.” 12
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Geri Schwartzman sets up for a wedding reception at The Gin in Belton.
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ON HER: Private Collection by Bellezza, $899 — Bridal taffeta bouffant skirt gown and jacket with some tulle, decorated with lace appliqué and crystals. Full corset back. ON HIM: Michael Kors tuxedo jacket, shirt, tie and vest.
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What’s trending in wedding fashions
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Story by CATHERINE HOSMAN Photos by JULIE NABOURS and MITCHEL BARRETT
here are few things as important to a bride as her bridal gown. From the time they are young, girls are already dreaming ahead to the day when they say, “I do,” with the person they plan to spend the rest of their lives with. Over the years gown styles have changed, from the modest to the demure; from the vintage to the daring. And this year is no different. Gowns are created with the softness of chiffon, tulle or organza. Today’s varied choices include bateau, sweetheart and plunging necklines to deep backs, some with illusion lace and others just showing bare skin. Sheer skirts, long and three-quarter sleeves, lace jackets, and scalloped lace hemlines on the train are trending for our spring and summer brides. Vertical and horizontal ruffles are in, as are fitted mermaid dresses that flare out at the bottom. Ball gowns fitted to below the waistline and hips flare out at the bottom, some with a feathery look, and others have appliqué lace around the hem of the dress. Long, capped, three-quarter and bell sleeves are in vogue either as part of the gown or with short, lace jackets that add a little modesty to the strapless gown. “The girls are asking about the long sleeve dresses and lace jackets,” said Betty Lockhart of Cinderella Bridal Couture, in Killeen. “If you are in church a lot of people will want the jacket.” Lockhart said brides who choose gowns with sleeves may have a higher neckline, but the back is going to plunge. “Not 100 percent of modesty, but there is
still the illusion of it,” she said. Despite all the bling, Lockhart said brides are choosing simplicity in the lines of their gowns, lots of lace with beads and 3-D flower appliqués. She said sparkle is in and sequined wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and mothers-of-thebride dresses are popular. “If they are sequined, they will have a layer of soft tulle or organza, generally,” she said. In addition to showing more skin, the two-piece gown is generating interest. While some brides still buy white, most brides today choose either
champagne and blush for their gown. Veils are a personal choice and still used; however, flower crowns are once again in vogue for brides and flower girls. For a more sophisticated look, vintage head pieces using feathers and flowers help to create a dramatic style. Lockhart said many gown designs come out of Paris and the style depends on what dignitaries and celebrities are wearing. “This dictates how popular a gown will be,” she said. “But it’s fashion week in New York that will pretty much set the tone for that year’s gowns.” TEXAPPEALMAG.COM
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Private Collection by Bellezza, $899 — Bridal taffeta bouffant skirt gown and jacket with some tulle, decorated with lace appliqué and crystals. Full corset back. 16
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Christini Rossi, from Australia, $1,500 — Sweeheart neckline with satin belt and rhinestone brooch at waist. Adorned with scattered lace appliques in the skirt and lace over tulle with scalloped edges at bottom. Around the hemline of skirt layer is a layer of lace over tulle. INSET: Some brides choose to wear rhinestone headbands in lieu of veils, $60.
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TOP: Ballerina length gown with multiple layers of tulle and reembroidered lace collar, by Julia Lee, $79; hair flower wreath is $20. BELOW LEFT: Black lace over taffeta with a satin sash, Julia Lee, $79. BELOW RIGHT: Coral lace dress with triple layer of ruffles and belted waistline accented by lacey rose by My Best Kid, $99. Coral flower headband is $10.
TOP LEFT: Lace bodice with bateau neckline and skirt made from L’Amour satin, $150, by Black Affairs. BELOW: Full lace gown with sweetheart neckline with ruching, Lace Affairs, by Madeline Gardner, $210. BOTTOM LEFT: Navy blue lace gown with satin sash, a zipper back with mock buttons. Detachable cap sleeves create a strapless gown with a keyhole back, $210, Morilee by Madeline Gardner.
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Two-piece crop top style dress in ivory with a lace overlay top and a silk chiffon skirt, by Moonligting, $899.
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Fit and flare with bateau neckline, ivory layers of feathery tulle, bodice is lace with sequined, lace and beads, a zipper back with upper satin buttons and a cathedral train, bateau neckline, by Aura Bridal, $1,300.
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Tuxedo by Michael Kors — Michael Kors Berkeley tuxedo, rents at $169.95; tailor to fit whole body type tuxedo and includes big and tall sizes, tailored in a light weight venetion super 130 wool. It offers a comfortable fit and feel. Shoes, vest and tie included, shirt, has a slimmer grosgrain notched lapel.
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Tuxedo by Stephen Geoffery. The Ivory Troy with white lay down collar shirt, Herringbone champagne color vest and tie rents for $164.95
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White lace over tulle satin mermaid gown with sweetheart neckline, by Franssical, $1,200. 24
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Christini Rossi, $1,299 — Beaded lace sweetheart neckline with the entire bodice embellished with hand-beaded lace; ball gown skirt adorned with graduating beaded lace appliques from the waistline to the hemline. TEXAPPEALMAG.COM
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Voyage by Madeline Gardner, $799 — Mermaid gown with embroidered lace appliques on soft net, flounced with shoestring straps (photographed in ivory).
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Blush organza flower girl dress by Julia Lee, $79.
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Landa Designs, $399 — light and airy sheath with an illusion bateau neckline, trumpet skirt and soft overlace. 28
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BRIDE: A-line lace over tulle crystals adorn the beautiful sweetheart neckline and waist with a corset back and skirt with Georgette pleats. By Franssical, $1,150.
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Franssical gown $1,150. 30
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Belleza Private Collection fit and flare gown $899 — made with tulle over satin on the bodice and crystal chiffon skirt. It has embroidered lace appliques sprinkled with crystals and rhinestones. Worn with the modern Juliet veil.
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Franssical Mermaid Style Design with beaded lace straps, lace over illusion and a plunging back. Fit and flare style luxuriously covered in corded ivory lace on tulle. (Dress also seen on Tex Appeal Brides cover.)
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Special thanks...
Thank you to all who helped make this month’s bridal shoot successful. Betty Lockhart with Cinderella Couture o Carol Settles of Settles Point Event Center Nikole Rodriguez of Image Hair Studio o Flowers by H-E-B Store No. 581, Killeen A special thank you to our beautiful and handsome models, pictured above, from left, Carlie, Camryn. Justin, Courtney, Elissa and Miracle, with Betty Lockhart, second from right. (Not pictured, Alex). TEXAPPEALMAG.COM
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By CATHERINE HOSMAN Photos courtesy of Flowers with Amor and H-E-B #3 Store No. 581
inding the perfect wedding flowers takes time and a little creativity. Today, brides find their muse on websites like Pinterest or in bridal magazines. Purple flowers are whimsical and unique. The rich When they find the style they like, they bring the photos into their florist of purples of dahlias make a fanciful statement choice to replicate. during a wedding ceremony, while pale mauve There is a rainbow of colors to lilacs and lavender roses have an old-fashioned, choose from that includes blue, yellow, artistic charm. green and orange in addition to traditional white, pink, coral and cream. Brides still choose pale flowers for their own bouquets, but many are opting for a brighter look. Bouquets to match the colors of the bridesmaids’ dresses are still popular and the colors are stronger and deeper. Flower girls still carry baskets but are not allowed to scatter rose petals in many churches, however, they get to wear flower halos for that authentic touch. Bling is still popular for bridal bouquets, and brides can bring in a piece of jewelry to be built into the bouquet. Many bring in an heirloom piece that belonged to their mother or grandmother. Ongoing trends include tied bouquets with the stems showing, no more nosegay holders, and a rustic look with burlap, even for the fancier Orange flowers are perfect for fall ceremonies, bouquets. and include peach or burnt-orange roses, dazzling When shopping for flowers, know dahlias and coral-hued gerberas. Ask for them in your budget. That’s one of the first centerpieces, accented with tiny pumpkins and a things a florist wants to know, said curl of golden ribbon. Virginia Cavallo of Flowers with Amor in Harker Heights. Source: www.flowersbyAmour.com “We don’t even have to ask anymore,” she said. “Brides know how 36
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much money they have to spend and what colors they want.” Flowers, including bouquets, corsages for the mothers of the bride and groom, boutonnières for the groom, groomsmen and fathers, flowers for grandparents and table decorations and centerpieces should be ordered at a minimum of three months out from the wedding. A 50 percent deposit is usually required, and most florists will arrange a payment plan and you can pay as much as you like, so long as the balance is paid in full two weeks before the wedding. Bridal bouquets start at $75 for a dozen roses with filler, but adding other flowers will bring the cost up. Bridesmaids bouquets start at $45, boutonnières range from $10 to $25. Table centerpieces range from simple to elaborate and range in price from $25 to $100. Flower season runs late January through July. “But if flowers are ordered out of season, it will cost a little more,” Cavallo said. Continued
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White flowers are as pure and clean as a fresh snowfall. Use white roses for a winter wedding, or calla lilies at any time of year. White daisies are sweet in springtime, while white chrysanthemums and orchids can be used all year.
Green flowers are unexpected and elegant. Use pale Green roses to brighten up a centerpiece, or viburnum to accent a wedding bouquet. Light green cymbidium orchids bring an alluring drama to your wedding flowers, while light green gladiolus and green tulips are refreshing and fun.
Yellow flowers are sunny and bright, and add a cheerful spirit to any celebration. Ask a florist to use yellow lilies, lemon-yellow snapdragons or brilliant yellow sunflowers in the floral designs for your summertime wedding.
Blue flowers include lofty blue irises, puffy hydrangea and striking blue delphinium. Ask for blue blossoms in a bridal bouquet as your 'something blue,' or to cast a cool tone over an outdoor wedding reception.
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Customized wedding cakes At Works of Arts Cakes, it’s all about the couple
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Story by CATHERINE HOSMAN Photos courtesy of Works of Arts Cakes
oday’s wedding cakes are limited only by a couple’s imagination. Traditional tiered cakes with white butter cream frosting and butter cream flowers are still around, but couples now often opt for a cake that reflects their personality. Vavette Blevins, chef and owner of Works of Art Cakes said cakes today are theme-based and she has created wedding and grooms cakes to reflect the persona of the couple. “I’ve done Rockabilly, a taxi cake, cookies and milk, all sorts of different things,” Blevins said. For a Star Trek/Star Wars themed wedding Blevins created an R2D2 sixflavor wedding cake and a Star Wars logo red velvet groom’s cake. Most brides, Blevins said, choose one flavor and she suggests staying on the safe side with vanilla with cream cheese or raspberry filling. “Vanilla is the safest for people with allergies; we probably go through a field of raspberries a year.” When it comes to wedding cakes, Blevins said everything is going custom. There isn’t one style of cake she does more than another. “Each cake is unique,” she said. “We can do five different designs in a couple of weeks and none of them are identical.” Every wedding cake Blevins designs is covered in fondant. She said butter cream is not very stable, especially in the Texas heat, but she still uses it on her rustic cakes to get the right texture. Blevins charges a flat rate per person for all fondant or butter cream cakes. Before ordering, brides are encouraged to schedule a taste test of all the cake flavors, fillings and icings available. “Taste is the first thing a customer should be shopping for,” Blevins said.
“Beauty is one thing but if the cake doesn’t taste good, it’s a waste of money. Ideally orders should be placed six months to one year out; however, Blevins is aware of this area being a military community, and said an event planned six months out could get moved up to one week out if someone gets reassigned, and she keeps a couple of dates open for those last minute changes. “In the military things change very quick,” she said.
When it comes to choosing a baker, brides should choose quality over price, Blevins advised. “Choose a reputable baker,” she said. “People want to pay less for more, but you get what you pay for. I’ve seen some cake disasters.” When it comes to your wedding or groom’s cake design, Blevins advises “don’t let anyone convince you to do anything other than what you want to do. Continued TEXAPPEALMAG.COM
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An assortment of cakes from A Works of Art Cakes.
Choose a design carefully; make it about you, not about someone else.” Some brides like to freeze their top tier for their first anniversary, or purchase a separate tier to take home. Real flowers are still used for decorations, but let your baker choose the right flower as some can be toxic on a cake. Once you’ve tasted the cakes and made your decision, Works of Arts Cakes requires a 25 percent deposit. There is a 60 day cancellation policy for a full refund. If cakes are canceled within 30 days, Blevins said the deposit is forfeited because it’s hard to rebook that date. If for some unforeseen reason you have to cancel the week before the wedding, a store credit will be issued for a future date, or you lose the deposit.
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Choosing a wedding reception caterer
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hef Ralph Acquaro of CJs Catering in Georgetown, Texas, said when it comes to planning a wedding reception, as soon as the venue is booked call the caterer, and the sooner the better. Booking a year out is optimal, he advised. “There are certain months of the year couples are looking for, and those months get booked quickly,” he said. “We’ve done earlier, three months out, because people were getting deployed, but a year out is best to make sure we are available.” Find a caterer that fits your personality and needs, and offers the type of food you are looking to serve. Bring all your questions with you to your meeting and be prepared to answer some as well. It’s important to know everything the venue has to offer before meeting with your caterer of choice. • Is this an indoor or outdoor venue? • Does the venue provide table and chairs or will they need to be rented? • How far will the caterer have to travel? This could add cost to the bill. • Is there easy access for drop off at the site? • Does it have a full kitchen or will the caterer need to bring in equipment? “The biggest issue there is, is that some venues we work out of aren’t fully equipped,” he said. “Some venues have small staging areas, no warmers. Creating a menu depends on what is available at the venue and what your caterer is able to produce on site,” Acquaro stated. Different venues could alter menu choices, but Acquaro said, except for fried foods, his crew has the flexibility to cater whatever a couple likes. “We have a full smoke system and grill system we can bring to outside venues to prepare food 44
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Find a caterer that Tables, linens and décor Most catering companies are food and service only, but there are some that fits your personality can provide rental linens, tables, chairs, centerpieces and other items to create dream wedding. Acquaro said they and needs, and offers your are a food and service catering company can put couples in touch with outside the type of food you and vendors for furniture and decorating services (most venues do have their own are looking to serve. tables“Weandtrychairs). to be as resourceful as we
on site,” he said. Also be prepared to ask your caterer if they rent tables and chairs, as well as linens and tabletop decorations, or if they can suggest a preferred vendor. Some brides opt for one-stop-shopping with a designer for their amenities. When meeting with the caterer and before selecting a menu, have an idea of the number of guests you want to invite and what your budget is. “We need to know what a couple is looking to spend,” he said. “Our packages are flexible and we are able to design and meet their budget.” Acquaro works with his clients’ wishes and can offer buffet and plated meals. However, he said brides choose the buffet 90 percent of the time as it is the most cost effective. CJs traditional home style comfort foods buffet is selected 75 percent of the time. This includes choice of two entrees with choices from pork loin to corn bread stuffed chicken, two salads, three sides, bread, coffee, tea and lemonade. They also offer New Orleans, Italian and BBQ menus. And don’t be afraid to ask for special meal accommodations. If someone in your party is gluten free, vegan or vegetarian, most caterers will work with you.
can for them even if it may or may not be financially rewarding for us,” he said. CJs does approximately 60 to 70 weddings a year. They require $50 to hold the date and a 50 percent deposit 90 days before the wedding. A final headcount is due five days before the event and full payment is required. For couples on a budget, Acquaro will work out a monthly payment plan. For couples who want to serve alcohol, CJs is licensed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and can provide a full bar and bartender, or to keep down costs, a couple can purchase their own beverages which CJs staff will serve. The do not charge a corking fee. Whether it’s a buffet or plated meal, CJs staff stays with the wedding for four hours to bus tables, pour beverages and pick up trash. “We work the events,” he said. “We stay active on the floor.”
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wned and operated by Dennis and Marcy Ng, Mililani Woods started out as a Ng family retreat where they hosted private parties and welcomed established and new members to their non-denominational motorcycle ministry with the Christian Motorcycle Association. It was a place where riders could come and hang out, meet up with friends from across the country, experience camaraderie, hope and have a safe place to spend a night. “We built a Quonset hut with a bedroom and bathroom and a garage for bikes, cars, whatever they needed,” said Marcy Ng. Their private residence is a 3,600square-foot home where they raised their three children. It was a great place on 11 acres in the Central Texas Hill Country that served as a home and place of introspection. But in 2009, that all changed when one of her daughters said she wanted to have her wedding reception at home and planned to invite up to 150 guests. “We built out the structure at the end of the Quonset hut and poured a slab of concrete. Six months later, her older sister called home from Korea, where she was teaching English, and announced she had married the young man she met in Hawaii. She wanted to come home for a celebration.” With the slab already in place, the Ngs were able to decorate the slab for the celebration. They added an additional 30-foot x 30-foot structure. After her daughters got married at Mililani Woods, they told their parents, “Don’t waste this.” Marcy Ng said “God put it in our hearts to open an inexpensive venue so couples could pour their money into their marriage.” On Nov. 22, 2011, Mililani Woods became an LLC (Limited Liability Company) and hosted 11 weddings in its first year. In 2012, that number rose to 42 and at the beginning of 2016, it already has 40 weddings on the books.
Today Mililani Woods offers three ceremony locations: The Slab, The Pergola and the white structure. Receptions are held in the Great Hall and can accommodate up to 150 guests with a dance floor, buffet line, gift table and deejay table.
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A cowboy and his bride share a post-nuptial kiss on their wedding day at Mililani Woods. accommodate the brides. Fees to rent the facility vary depending on number of guests, which location you want to use, and how many hours you will need the venue. There is also a one-size-fits-all price that covers the entire property. There are dressing areas for the bride and groom and their attendants. The venue provides rectangular tables, chairs, basic white tablecloths, table runners, chair sashes and some centerpieces. Couples are responsible for securing their own vendors; however, Ng said they can negotiate with them to find the right linen colors to match their themes. They can also hand out advice and provide the couple with a list of different vendors who service the site. However, couples are not restricted to the vendors suggested by the venue and can hire any caterer they choose. Ng said they will coordinate with that caterer for 48
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— Marcy Ng
drop-off times. Families are also welcome to bring in their own food, and Mililani Woods has appropriate serving dishes to rent. The Ngs goal is to make it as easy as possible for the couple. Bar service is wine and champagne only and the bartender must be TABC certified. “From what our guests have told us, they appreciate the pricing and our attitude to help them celebrate a beautiful
one-day event and help them remember they have a budget to adhere to,” Ng said.
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Intimate charm in a hotel setting T Story by CATHERINE HOSMAN Photos courtesy of Hilton Garden Inn
he Hilton Garden Inn in Killeen can accommodate weddings up to 70 people, depending on what you want to have in the room. Director of Sales Tonia Witt said they can host 50 guests comfortably with a dance floor and deejay. There is also a small area outside the main room that can serve as a small wedding area. The Inn is full-service venue and provides everything a bride needs for her ceremony and/or reception. For the reception, couples get a choice of white, black or gold linen. Other colors are available to rent. Simple table centerpieces are provided, but brides are welcome to bring in their own decorations. The room fee is $500, but if couples are planning on having a full meal, that fee goes toward the cost of the food. Bar service is limited to beer and wine; however, if couples want to imbibe something a little stronger, they are welcome to bring their own liquor and hire a certified TABC bartender. Although there is a kitchen inhouse to prepare the wedding meal, the hotel doesn’t provide cakes, and brides can bring in their own cake and desserts. There is no time limit on booking a wedding. Witt said as long as they have the date available, they can accommodate the couple. A Romance Package keeps the bride and groom close to the party and offers a king suite at a discounted rate, champagne, chocolates, roses and rose petals throughout the room and breakfast for two. “We will find a way to make it work,” Witt said. “It’s already stressful enough getting married.”
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Smaller venues can create the wedding of your dreams.
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mber Bradley, event planner for The Gin at Nolan Creek in Belton said the venue can host wedding rehearsal dinners, ceremonies and receptions for up to 80 guests in one of their three rooms: The upstairs Board Room and Balcony or the downstairs banquet room with adjacent patio. The Board Room and balcony offers a private location and the original sliding wood door that dates back to 1927 insures your party full privacy from the rest of the facility. The room seats 18 inside with room for an additional 25 outside. The Banquet Room can accommodate up to 80 guests for a wedding and/or ceremony. It has its own private restroom and is ADA accessible. There is outdoor seating for additional guests. It is hardwired with brand new audio-visual equipment: A 100-inch HD screen and a mixing board to play the couple's music or house selections. “We can arrange the tables in a number of different ways to accommodate your specific wedding needs,” she said. Ceremonies can be performed in the event room prior the reception, on the patio or in the pavilion, weather permitting. “We host more than four weddings a month,” Amber said. “We have rehearsal dinners all the time. That is all I have booked so far, and three weddings.” Amber said the Gin does not have a minimum for number of wedding guests and said the smallest wedding they’ve served was 25 people. “We can do less than that, and we can go up to 80 people in the banquet room with additional seating on the patio,” she said. And if the couple decides to have their ceremony in the same room as the reception, Amber said
they can turn the room around quickly to accommodate the meal and add make room for the dance floor as well. “Some couples don’t mind if we have to set up the tables as normal, and have a walkway in the center,” she said. “As soon the ceremony is over, we move things around for the head table. After dinner, it takes 15 minutes to move everything around again to make room for the dance floor.” The Gin offers a full-service menu and bar service. The restaurant provides white tablecloths and napkins. Families are welcome to bring in their own table decorations. To create a romantic ambiance, they will set up a backdrop with little white lights behind the head table with colored ribbons of silky material swooping down from the beams on each wall. Amber said, some people like the draped cloth look while others Continued TEXAPPEALMAG.COM
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prefer the exposed brick of the historic building for a more rustic look. Couples working with a wedding planner may also bring in their own decorators. For rehearsal dinners, it’s best to book at least two weeks out to make sure the date is available. Weddings need a three-month lead time. To hold the room, a $50 non-refundable room fee is required. A deposit of $200 is also required for the reception, and that deposit goes directly toward the meal. Expect 8.25 percent tax and an 18 percent gratuity to be added to the final bill. Groups of 20 or less must order their meals directly from the menu, however, with parties of more than 20 guests, the bridal couple can choose three selections 52
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from the menu which will include salad, rolls, and beverages. “They can bring in their own wedding cakes or cupcakes and their own desserts,” Bradley said, adding, “We also have our own dessert trays that can be added to the pre-selected menu.” Housed in a 1928 Cotton Gin that was built to replace the original building that was destroyed in a fire. “It has its own character, its own ambiance with a rustic look right off the creek,” Bradley said.
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Finding the perfect honeymoon destination
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lanning a honeymoon is as important as the wedding day. You need to have a good idea of where you want to go, how far you want to go and how much you want to spend. Kasey Snyder, manager of Casa Blanca Travel in Killeen, said couples still lean toward allinclusive resorts that include room, meals, cocktails and beverages, water sports and other amenities the resort has to offer. Snyder said honeymooners choose allinclusive resorts because of the value they get for their dollars. “Even if you don’t use 100 percent of the amenities, you still save money,” she said. For example, if you like to snorkel, at an a la carte location, you would pay anywhere from $20 to $25 each time you go out. At an all-inclusive resort, you can do an activity as much as you want and save quite a bit.” Cancun and Cozumel still top the allinclusive resort honeymoon locations, but new destinations are opening up in places like Punta Cana, Santa Domingo. With its adult-only properties, lush jungles, tropical beaches and breezes, Snyder said Santa Domingo is becoming a popular place for couples because of its lack of commercialization and affordable cost. “Santa Domingo is a little more remote and still in its natural state,” Snyder said. It addition to the resort activities, it also offers outdoor and cultural activities, shopping and dining. “It is going through the stages of becoming a tourist area, but still has the charm of being a natural environment,” she said. Grenada offers a unique and exotic destination that is only a seven-hour flight from Texas. St. Lucia, St. Barts, St. Thomas and St. Croix are all popular destinations, but don’t always have an all54
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inclusive resort. Other closer destinations include Canada, Alaska and California, usually San Diego. Instead of Europe, overseas travelers are choosing Ireland instead of traditional picks France and Italy. “Quite a few people have rethought Europe because of the terrorist aspect,” she said. Older couples are taking Alaskan cruise and land honeymoons and except for four-, five- or seven-day cruises from Galveston, most folks are not taking cruises if they have to fly to another state to board a ship. Hawaii is still a great destination, she said, but its lack of all-inclusive resorts keeps it on the pricey side for new couples on a budget.
When to book
As soon as you know the date you want to travel, book your honeymoon. Sit down with a professional travel agent who can help you pick out the best location for your dollar, whether you are on a tight budget or money is no object. It’s best to plan a honeymoon six months to a year in advance. An agent will work with you on a payment plan so by the time you are ready to travel, you can leave stress free knowing that your trip is paid for in advance. Negotiate a down payment with your agent. If you want to plan a destination wedding, Snyder recommends planning at least one year out. When planning a destination wedding, make sure it is clear to the guests what you are paying for and what their costs will be. “Brides often put together the land package, but guests are left to book their own flights and pay for airfare,” Snyder said. Working with a tour company could incorporate airfare and put a package together. Continued
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Out-of-country travel
If you are planning to leave the United States, whether it is to Mexico, Canada or one of the island nations, make sure you have your passport in order. If you have a passport, it must have six months left on it from the date you travel to be valid. If it has less than six months, you must apply for new documentation. Snyder said some areas of the world, such as Europe and Asia, are getting very strict on passport rules. Passports are easy to obtain at the post office, however, she cautions that you don’t wait until the last minute or you will be faced with a $250 expedite fee. Plan ahead and allow yourself enough time to apply and receive your new passport in time for your trip. “You do not want a ‘passport card,’” Snyder cautioned. “Those are used on a cruise or to cross the border, but they are not good for airline travel into other countries.” The cost for a passport is $110, plus $15 for photos and another $25 for overnight shipment. She advises to have all of your paperwork filled out before you go to the post office to apply (have your passport photo ready as well) and bring your original or certified copy of your birth certificate. When planning your trip with or without a travel agent, pay attention to travel advisories. Go to https://travel.state.gov/ content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html for more information on the area you want to visit.
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Story by CATHERINE HOSMAN Photos courtesy of Scott Darling Photography inding the right wedding photographer takes time and planning. There are many questions to be asked and answered. In Texas, weddings happen throughout the year with April, May, October and November as the most popular months to get married. Once you do find a photographer you can work with, it’s best to book right away. Scott Darling of Scott Darling Photography said if your wedding falls in one of those months and you want to book two or three months out, chances are you won’t get the photographer you want. He said its best to book 10 to 12 months out to secure a top quality photographer. “If your wedding is outside one of those four months, there might be a little leeway for shorter booking times,” he said. But don’t wait too long when you find a good fit. The booking process takes a while by the time you meet with the photographer and get a written contract. “If you wait too long, the policy is whoever puts the money down gets that date. If you really like a photographer, book them right away.”
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a professional who does both would provide you with beautiful photos and a video package. Also, consider booking a photographer who knows a videographer because they know each other well and how to work with each other.
Choose right photographer When talking with a potential wedding photographer, the first thing you should ask is if they are available for your date. “That’s No. 1,” Darling said.
Packages
When choosing a photographer, find out what type of packages he or she offers. “If the wedding is only one hour and the reception is four or five hours, you only want coverage for that time,” Darling said. “If you want photos while you are getting ready for your wedding, you will need to book two hours earlier to get those shots.” Darling said nearly all of the weddings he has done last seven to eight hours and he offers services ranging from
eight to 10 hours. He said it’s important to do your research before meeting with a photographer to know what kind of services they offer. • Does the photographer offer packages and if so, what are they and how much do they cost? • Does this include an engagement photo session, or is this extra? • Before you can move on, you need to know if a photographer is within your price range.
Communication
Communicate with your photographer. Let them know how much time you will need for their services. Be sure to build in cushion time for hair, makeup and dressing before your photographer arrives. “We can keep taking photos, create photos, but when time is crunched, that puts a time limit on us and we don’t want to encroach on the wedding,” he said. “If you want a photographer to capture the whole day, and you want us to be creative, give us more time to do that.”
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Once you’ve found a photographer that fits your needs, book him or her. Let them know what you are looking to happen on your wedding day then set up a meeting. “We want to find out what your wishes are and what you want us to do at the wedding. This is what photographers would like to know,” Darling said.
Negotiate a deposit
A photographer will require a down payment with the balance due 30 days before the wedding.
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Know cancellation policy “Everyone contract should have a cancellation policy,” Darling said. It covers the photographer and the bride.
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Do you want a more stylish shoot, photojournalism or behind the scene? 3. Do you want posed photos or do you want your wedding to be documented? 4. How many bridesmaids and ushers will be involved? How many guests will attend. 5. First look photos are a new trend. Let your photographer know if you want a “first look” photo with your betrothed or father. If so, this needs to be staged in a certain area.
Choosing the photos
There are a couple of ways a couple could review their images after the wedding. If they want an album, for example, Darling said he would put the album together, send it to the client and ask for changes. “I’ll do this up to three times,” he said. “After that, there is a fee.” “We want to create the story of the day,” he said. “We want to describe your day and what it looks like.
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Don’t forget
Texas requires couples to obtain a marriage license WHO & WHEN: Texas Law requires a couple obtain their marriage license at least 72 hours before they are married. Exceptions to the 72 hours: Active military status — OR — a waiver issued by a judge. THE LICENSE EXPIRES 90 DAYS FROM THE DAY YOU BUY IT: Senate Bill 1317, Sec. 2.201 now allows 90 days before the license will expire. WHERE: A marriage license can be obtained in any County Clerk’s office in Texas and can be used in any Texas county. For example, a couple may purchase their marriage license in Travis County and be married in Williamson County, Dallas County or any other Texas county they choose. Contact your local county clerk’s office for location, hours and acceptable payment types. IDENTIFICATION: The couple will need at least one form of identification to obtain their marriage license. Acceptable forms of ID include a current driver’s license, certified copy of birth certificate, or current passport/visa. ABSENT APPLICANT/PROXY: If one person cannot be present to obtain the marriage license, an “Absent Applicant” form can be used. You can get these at the county clerk’s office. The person available to get the marriage license must bring the completed “Absent Application” form to the county clerk’s office along with their own ID and the absent person’s ID. If the “Absent Applicant” will not be present to exchange wedding vows, then a “PROXY” needs to be named to stand-in to take their vows. The “Proxy” will be named on the Absent Application form and on your license. Be sure your “Proxy” will be available when you need them. A “Proxy” can be male, female, related or a friend. There are no guidelines to for who your “Proxy” has to be. YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE: Be sure to proofread your marriage license before leaving the county clerk’s office.
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• Belton County Justice Center 1201 Huey Road, Belton 254-933-5165 Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Temple Annex 205 E. Central Ave., Temple 254-770-6806 Open Monday through Friday 8 to 11:30 a.m., 1 to 4:30 p.m. WILLIAMSON COUNTY: $72 • 405 Martin Luther King St., Georgetown 512-943-1527 or 512-943-7526 Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. www.wilco.org TRAVIS COUNTY: $81 Cash or $84 Credit Card • 5501 Airport Blvd., Austin 512-854-9188 Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.traviscountyclerk.org You can save $60 by completing a preapproved 8-hour premarital counseling class (www.twogetherintexas.com). The spelling of your name on your marriage license legally affects you. Brides — your name will not change on this document. You have to get married first. When your officiate signs the license and the county has recorded your marriage, then you may have your new last name changed on your driver’s license, bank account, Social Security card, etc. TEXAPPEALMAG.COM
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