The Wedded Bliss - May/June 2018

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VOLUME 22

NUMBER 87

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NORTHEAST TEXAS WEDDINGS

4...................... .Megan Massey + Jordan Mullinnix 5...................... .Kristin Bayne + Luke Ho 6-7................. .Brianne Mathews + Logan Frazier 8-9................. .Nickyshia Rogers + Nickelous Jackson 10................... .Shelby Fuller + Makenzie Hicks 11................... .Lainie LeGrand + William Lorio 12................... .Emily Jackson + Trey Badley 13................... .Niki Wylie + Alec James 14................... .Katherine Lewis + Eric Noakley 16-17............. .Destinye Clark + Cordero Hudson 18................... .Ashley Nicole Rowe + Tyler Shaddix 19................... .Autumn Johnson + Clint Westmoreland 20................... .Kiley Miles + Craig Holliday

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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

21................... .Julia Sanchez + Jacob Casey FEATURES

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3 Ideas for Keeping Track of Wedding RSVP's 7 Cost-Saving Tips for Your Wedding

SPRING FLOWER BOUQUETS:

Perfect In-Season Blooms for Your Big Day

HELLO SCONES: Delicious Scone Recipe TRENDY BOHO CHIC:

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5 Reasons to Have an Unplugged Wedding

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Every couple has a unique love story, and it takes talented people to help tell that story. Enter Venue 31, a fresh, new event space located on 40 acres of rolling hills, green pastures, and a private lake just 15 minutes from Athens.

dip in the pool, enjoy a lunch you brought in or have the guys BBQ on the grill.

The bride's day is transformed by having access to the bridal party suite where her personal hair and makeup artist can attend to the bridesmaids in a relaxing environment without the stress of travel. “Enjoy the day with your closest friends,” Rebecca says. “And when it's go time, you simply open the front

Imagine driving through the entrance

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gates to follow a winding road past a private

to exchange your vows at the waterfront,

lake to a beautiful venue and lake-front

then to the Venue to finish the night with a

ceremony site. Continuing up the hill you'll

reception that you've designed.”

see the bridal party's private residence, a

For couples interested in Venue 31, they

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recommend scheduling a tour as soon as

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custom built 3500-square-foot home with a large kitchen and living area for the wedding

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On the west side of the home is the

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groom's quarters, complete with large screen

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in closet.

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party to enjoy the day of the event. The home, designed specifically to accommodate wedding parties, features three bedrooms

possible. “There's really no better way to determine if Venue 31 is a good fit for your event than touring the property and talking to our team. We have an experienced on-

and three and a half bathrooms.

On the east side of the home you'll find

The Venue is an easy walk from the

a private two room bridal party suite with

lakefront ceremony site and the perfect

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compliment to the property. The beautiful

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Venue is over 4000-square-feet of climate

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controlled space that will seat up to 250

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guests. It features a large veranda, a

Outside you'll find a sparkling pool and

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patio area furnished for your enjoyment

Think about your day and how you would

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Whether your favorite flavor is Italian cream, chocolate, or red velvet a wedding cake is an

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exciting part of planning a wedding. The cake can be a real focal point, so if you want to make an impact, consider going for something a little different.

This years trend boasts a whimsical and rustic style with a rich creative flare and can be the most delicious ending to any boho-chic or vintage themed wedding day.

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Painted Stylish wedding cakes with an earthier aesthetic appeal are at the top of every bride's list. Simple sweets dripping with earthy details and natural touches, like vined ivy, twigs and twine, with frosting designs from barely naked to a beautiful glossy drip. Sounds delicious, doesn't it?

Here are 4 cake styles that will have your guests mouths watering with anticipation of the delectible flavors. With so many delicious choices, it is hard to pick a favorite!

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German chocolate, and Italian cream. Couples can also choose from frosting flavors like buttercream, salted caramel, and coconut cream cheese. And don't forget the filling!

Jennifer can bake up a cake filled with delectable flavors like raspberry, chocolate truffle, peanut butter, and cream cheese.

“I do everything in my power to make working

with

Calavera

Cakery

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fun,

interactive, and stress-free process from beginning to end,” Jennifer says. “[Couples] can expect a gorgeous bride's cake that fits their vision for their special day and/ or a groom's cake that reflects the groom's awe inspiring one.” And awe inspiring they are! Just take a look at Calavera Cakery's photo gallery and you'll see groom's designs ranging from classic statue heads to life size deer. And for brides, Jennifer has designed

When you find a bakery that can concoct cakes that are as pretty as they are delicious, you know you've hit the jackpot. And Calavera Cakery, in Longview, is just the place couples will win that illustrious gold (made of cream and sugar, of course). Founded

by Jennifer Phillips, this boutique bakery focuses on wedding cakes (both bride and groom) and only takes on two weddings per weekend, ensuring that each couple gets oneon-one attention and the dreamiest cakes for their special day.

haven't looked back.” Other than that first

Jennifer's formal education is in art, but

sees her cake sketch for the first time. When

her love for cake decorating started when

that happens, it is fantastic. Working with my

she piped icing in Girl Scouts. “Piping bags

brides to make their vision come true is so

and tips still remind me of the first time I

fulfilling to me.”

Wilton beginner class, Jennifer is completely self-taught and enjoys every minute she gets to spend bringing couple's cake ideas to life.

The process starts with a free consultation, then Jennifer pulls inspiration from the bride's dress, invitations, color swatches, and Pinterest page. She looks at everything the bride has pinned (not just the cakes) to see what she

multiple-tiered cakes decorated with edible flowers, ruffles, ribbons, and all kinds of colors and patterns.

Whether it's a simple buttercream cake or a six-tiered festival of flowers and pearls, if you can dream it, Calavera Cakery can do it. When working with Jennifer, couples can expect professionalism, courtesy, and most definitely a cake that tastes as good as it looks.

likes and the overall look of the wedding.

Jennifer then designs the cake and creates a sketch, which she sends to the bride and groom for approval. “I love seeing pictures of the bride in her dress when she says 'yes to the dress.' The look on her face is priceless and I aim to achieve that same look when she

piped a shell border. I took a Wilton class

Once the sketch is approved, the couple

just for fun and started making cakes for

decides on the flavors, which might be the

colleagues' birthdays at school. I made my

hardest part of all. Cake flavors include

first wedding cake on my 45th birthday and

scrumptious options like white vanilla/almond,

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wedding hacks

3 IDEAS FOR KEEPING TRACK OF RSVP'S

BY CASSANDRA KEY

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to collect the information you need. These tools direct your guests to your wedding website or tracker link and ask them to complete your customized RSVP online. Quick, easy, and saves a few trees.

3. Create an Online Form Want to keep it simple and create your own online RSVP form? No problem! Just head to Google Drive and follow these steps: • Go to Google Drive and click My Drive at the top of the page • Highlight More > Google Forms > and select Blank Form

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• You can embed the form in your wedding website or include a short url on your paper invites.

Tracking RSVPs is no small feat, but it can be easy when you follow these tips. You will always know who is coming, who hasn’t replied yet, and what everyone’s preferences are.

Planning a special event, like a wedding, usually requires guests to RSVP. Whether it’s in card form, digital, or over the phone, it’s important to know who will attend. Only then can decisions on things like seating arrangements and food preparations be made.

Luckily, we live in a time of ease and there are a variety of tools you can use to keep track of your RSVPs. Read on for 3 wedding hacks that will help you do so with as little stress as possible.

1. Create a Master Guest List

Creating a master guest list is one of the best ways to keep track of the RSVP cards that start coming in through the mail. To do this, you can either create your own spreadsheet in Excel or Google

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If you want to build your own spreadsheet, include slots for guests’ names, addresses, phone numbers, meal preference, yes/no response, and plus one info. Next, write the number listed by each guests’ name (the spreadsheet cell number) on the RSVP card. This method comes in handy when someone forgets to write his or her name on the card or the writing is illegible.

2. Make it Easy for Guests to Respond Let’s face it – people are busy…and sometimes lazy – so the easier and more convenient something is, the better. To keep follow-up calls to a minimum, make it easy for your guests to RSVP by including a pre-addressed envelope and proper postage. This allows the guest to check a box and pop it in the mail. Easy peasy! You could also include

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7 COST-SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR WEDDING

BY CASSANDRA KEY

Going into debt as a newly married couple probably isn’t high on your bucket list. In fact, I’m willing to bet it’s not on there at all! But saving money on your wedding is definitely something you’d like to do.

The average American wedding costs upwards of $35,000.

That’s a lot of cash! But don’t think for a minute that spending less than average means your wedding won’t look and feel beautiful. You can have a celebration that suits your style, as well as your budget.

Here are 7 cost-saving wedding tips that will keep you and your wallet happy.

receptions are becoming popular, they remain affordable because

1. Shorten the timeline. On average, couples plan their wedding

cake has, the more money you’ll have to hand over. Instead, you can

a year out, which makes sense in a lot of ways, but it can also mean

save some bucks by having a decorated small cake for cutting and a

there’s more temptation to spend money. Not only will shortening

sheet cake for serving.

your planning timeline cut down on being overwhelmed, it will force

6. Choose seasonal and local. Seasonal applies to everything from

you to make decisions, rather than lead you down the wedding

food to flowers, but especially flowers. Opting for local, seasonal

rabbit hole.

flowers means your florist won’t have to import out-of-season or

2. Schedule in off-season times. Alan Fields, coauthor of Bridal

exotic blooms. It also means your wedding will be infused with the

Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic

colors and textures of the season.

Budget says, “You can shave 20 to 30 percent off the cost of a

7. Ditch traditions. Many couples feel obligated to incorporate

wedding by planning it for November, or January through March-

and observe wedding traditions simply because they are…well…

except for Valentine’s Day.”

traditions. If there’s a tradition that doesn’t suit you and your fiance,

Scheduling your wedding during off-peak times means less

leave it out, not only because it will make your wedding more “you”

competition and more negotiating power. To save even more, pick

but because it can save you money too.

a less popular day of the week to say your vows, like Thursday or

In the end, your wedding should be an expression of you and your

Sunday.

significant other, so spend money where you see the most fit.

3. Skip the sit down meal. Sit down dinners are usually more expensive than a brunch or lunch reception. And although brunch

the food served (quiche, bacon, toast, etc.) costs pennies compared to something like filet mignon.

If you want an evening reception, consider food trucks, BBQ, or a potluck for a more casual, affordable menu option.

4. Offer a limited bar. Open bars are one of those things that couples (and guests!) love having available, but the costs can add up quickly. You can please your nearest and dearest, as well as your budget, by offering a bar that’s limited to wine, beer, and a signature cocktail or two. Alternatively, you could offer wine, beer, and champagne for toasts.

5. Cut a small cake. The more layers and adornments your wedding

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BY CHARLOTTE TAYLOR | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREN LABOYTEAUX

Where have you been all my life?

You crumbly layers of goodness filled with cheese, fruit, or whatever suits my fancy. Slathered in butter and jam. Pure deliciousness!

Why does a scone look so much like a biscuit

you say? Scones and biscuits are quite similar actually. Generally a little sugar and an egg are the only things that differentiate the two, but this is not always a hard and fast rule. Biscuits are American, scones are British, some would say. Again, details, details, details. There are no definitive answers really. Are we really that concerned with the differences? Lets just enjoy the goodness! We might even call our scones glorified biscuits to calm things down.

Because we all know here in the South, we love us some biscuits. The fun part about scones though is, the add-ins. As many variations as your mind can imagine. They are also easy and oh so perfect for a sweet, savory or anytime snack. With tea, with coffee or just simply for breakfast.

For visual effects, another perk of the almighty scone is they can be cut into any old size or shape you’d like. The traditional triangle wedge, round biscuit shape, bite size or meal size. It matters not. The hardest part will be deciding which flavor to start with. For our focus here, we have chosen our

Slathered in butter and jam.

Pure deliciousness!

two favorites, Jalapeño Cheddar and Lemon Rosemary. These were made like traditional biscuits which involved the whole 'cutting in of the butter’ thing (i.e. HomeEconomics 101), but they can certainly be done in a food processor which makes for a much easier time of it.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Jalapeño Cheddar Scones

· · · · ·

3 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 sticks butter, cut into small cubes 1/3 pound sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

·

1/2 cup jarred jalapeño slices, roughly chopped

· · · ·

1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup milk 1 whole egg 1 tablespoon jalapeño juice from the jar

WHAT TO DO: 1. Preheat the oven to 400.

2. In a large size bowl, sift in the flour, butter and using a pastry cutter, incorporate the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles small crumbs (or use a food processor). Add in the cheddar and jalapeño slices and toss to coat.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the cream, milk, egg and jalapeño juice. Mix well. Pour over the flour/butter mixture, stirring gently until the dough comes together. Mix will be a little crumbly.

4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and use your hands to press into a rough rectangle shape. To keep from sticking, sprinkle with flour (as needed) and roll to about an 8x16 size rectangle, or about an inch thick. Using a serrated knife cut into about 15 squares. Then cut each square in half diagonally to create 30 small triangles.

5. Transfer to a baking sheet, coated with non-stick spray. Bake 14-17 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Lemon Rosemary Scones

3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and use your hands to press into a rough

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baking powder and salt. Add cubes of

·

3 cups flour

rectangle shape. To keep from sticking,

·

2/3 cup sugar

sprinkle with flour (as needed) and roll to

·

5 teaspoons baking powder

about an 10x18 inch rectangle, or an inch or

·

1/4 teaspoon salt

so thick. Cut into 12 squares/rectangles. Cut

·

2 sticks (1 cup) butter, cut

each square/rectangle in half diagonally to

into small cubes

create smaller triangles.

·

1 whole egg

4. Transfer to a baking sheet, coated

·

1 cup heavy cream

with non-stick spray. Bake 15-18 minutes.

·

1 tablespoon finely minced

Transfer to cooling rack to completely cool 41

fresh rosemary

before glazing.

Zest of 1 lemon

5. To make the icing, in a medium size bowl,

· ·

GLAZE:

combine lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary,

·

5 cups powdered sugar

pinch of salt and milk. Stir well. Add in

·

1/2 cup milk

powdered sugar and whisk until completely

·

Zest and juice from 1 lemon

smooth. If needed, add in more powdered

·

1 teaspoon finely minced

sugar or milk to get the right consistency.

fresh rosemary

6. When ready to glaze, carefully dunk

Pinch of salt

each scone into the glaze, turning over if

·

WHAT TO DO: 1. In a small bowl, combine cream with egg, lemon zest and rosemary and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.

2. In a separate large bowl, sift in the flour, baking powder and salt. Add in cubes of butter and using a pastry cutter incorporate the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles small crumbs (or use a food processor). Add wet mixture in with the flour mixture and stir gently with a fork until just combined. Mix will be a little crumbly.

necessary. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to set completely.

Of course, scones are scones no matter what flavor. You can always opt for a simple scone without any add-ins at all, and focus on smothering it with butter and jam right out of the oven! be?!

How perfect would that

These babies also freeze quite well,

so making them ahead for the holidays, showers or brunches is a win win! ENJOY!

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2018 is the year of bohemian weddings - a beautiful mix of eclectic vintage and rustic whimsy. You can express yourself with simple decor and your own DIY style while keeping to your budget. The boho trend allows you the freedom to express yourself in so many ways: accessories, flowers, dinnerware, anything goes!

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wedding moments

5 REASONS TO HAVE AN UNPLUGGED WEDDING

BY CASSANDRA KEY

them to turn on the in-camera flash. But if a guest doesn’t know any better and starts snapping away with their flash on, it can interfere with the photographer’s camera and create a washed out photo.

3. Released Photos If wedding guests are taking photos and aren’t told not to post them until they have your blessing, you might see photos everywhere from Instagram to Facebook. The problem is that you don’t know what a guest’s photos look like and some of them may be completely unflattering. And if you want to keep any aspect of the wedding a surprise, letting guests leak their pictures can ruin first look moments. With all of the time you’ve spent planning your wedding

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you’ll want your friends and family to see the best of the best photos.

4. Ringing Cell Phones It happens to the best of us. We forget to turn off our cell phones and it starts ringing or buzzing right in the middle of something important. This annoying interruption is definitely not something you want happening

Amanda Elizabeth

As big as social media and digital devices are in our lives, it’s no surprise that people want to capture every moment, and especially the big ones. Weddings for example. Many couples are finding their guests hidden behind screens and sometimes worse – blocking the photographer’s camera, resulting in awkward and ruined photos.

It’s great that friends and family want to capture and share your big day, but it can also cause more problems than it’s worth. Here are 5 big reasons why you should ask your guests to “unplug” from their devices and plug into the moment.

1. Blocked Images Like I mentioned above, guests, in their excitement to snap photos of the first kiss or the bride walking down the aisle, can actually hinder the professional photographer’s job. A professional wedding photographer knows the perfect places to stand and the angles she needs to get the best photos, but if an unsuspecting guest jumps into the aisle or otherwise blocks the photographer’s view, a couple can end up with photos like the one below. Ack! 2. Washed Out Photos Just as a guest can block the photographer’s view, a snap-happy

the moment you walk down the aisle or during the vow exchange.

5. Distracted Guests The last thing you want

Allure Productions

to see at your wedding is a sea of screens. You invited your nearest and dearest for a reason – so they could be a part of one of the most special days of your life. If guests bring cell phones and tablets, they’ll feel obligated to record and capture all the wedding moments, which means you won’t see their faces. Plus, having electronics present creates distraction and what you really want is for your family and friends to actually be present, without their devices.

There are a few kind and graceful ways you can let guests know you’re having a tech-free celebration: • Include it in your invitation • Note it in your wedding program • Set up an entrance sign • Have the flower girls carry a sign

the controlled lighting environment

• Ask the officiant to make an announcement before the ceremony

with their phone and camera flashes.

Ultimately, having an unplugged

Professional

know

wedding means everyone truly gets

how to use the natural and artificial

to enjoy the moment…in front of

lighting in ways that do not require

the screen!

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