LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS

| ASHLEY AND KAMI |

The 2022 Wedding Boom is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited for what is expected to be a record breaking year for weddings. After back-to-back, unpredictable wedding seasons, the wedding community is stronger than it’s ever been, and Brides of North Texas is more prepared than ever to help couples connect with the best local vendors and realize their dream day.

As you may already know, Brides of North Texas launched a beautiful and brand-new website designed to help you simplify your search for vendors, ideas and inspiration. Follow our step-by-step guide and snag our free wedding planning checklist to get you started on your journey to the altar. Ready to look for vendors? You can easily search by category or ideas and styles to build your dream vendor team. Plus, explore our vendor profiles of the best DFW wedding pros.

Once you’ve explored our website, we highly recommend joining the Wed Society® community — a place where the engaged can engage! This highly curated community is the perfect place to connect with other couples actively planning going through the same process as you! It’s also a place to ask questions, share insights and get exclusive access to our expert editorial team.

Finally, get ready to be inspired by the Spring/Summer issue! We’ve got talented planners creating inspiring designs with a feature we’re calling In Style starting on page 76. Discover the hottest invitation trends with our In Your Element editorial on page 115, showcasing beautiful paper suites; plus, our favorite local DFW caterers are answering all our wedding food and beverage questions in A Handbook to Catering on page 65. And, if you recognize the details on pages 36-47, we won’t be surprised! These Love Stories were based on our very favorite romantic movies! Fashion is always a focus here, and for those on the hunt for classic yet edgy gowns, look no further than our Iconic Love editorial on page 98. For our more classic brides, Pretty in Prep features a collection of charming, feminine gowns with preppy styling on page 52.

Excited yet?! You’ve absolutely picked the perfect time to plan! We’re here to help you enjoy the process every step of the way. Enjoy this spectacular issue, the all-new Brides of North Texas website and our Wed Society® community created just for you!

Cheers,

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Celebrate Together

Make your special day and exciting and memorable experience at The Westin Galleria Dallas. As the perfect stage for your wedding day, our venue allows you to choose from a variety of sophisticated event rooms and elegant ballrooms that can host 50 to 1,000 guests in style. Our wedding team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life with thoughtful touches, including customizable banquet and reception menus that include catering for kosher and other dietary requirements. We would be pleased to offer versatile seating arrangements to suit your needs. From your rehearsal dinner and bridal brunch to your ceremony and reception, let us create the perfect atmosphere for your special day.

For more information, call 972.851.2801 or visit thewestingalleriadallas.com

THE WESTIN GALLERIA DALLAS

13340 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75240 United States

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