Thursday's Trend: Valentine's Day Wedding Inspiration Jan 17, 13
If you are planning a Valentine's Day wedding this year or in the future, we wanted to whett your inspiration with a few of our favorite Valentine wedding theme finds! Even if you don't get your Valentine's Day wedding, heart-themed weddings are always in style.
We "heart" the groom's boutonniere, and the cupid-like "arrows" in the cupcakes are charming!
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Look at this hairstyle! Fabulous. You can entwine flowers or satin ribbon in the braid as a substitute for a veil.
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The "XO" designs on this cake are subtle, but super chic.
Are You Prepared for Dallas' Biggest Bridal Show of the Year? Jan 15, 13
Come experience one of the best bridal shows so great that they had to make into two days. With more than 300 wedding professionals mingling with brides at the Dallas Market Hall this January 26th and the 27th, it is sure to be the bridal event of 2013.
Where: Dallas Market Hall
Date: January 26th and 27th, 2013.
Time: 10 AM- 5 p.m. (both days)
Admission: $12 for adults; $6 for 14 years old and under. Cash only, please. Or purchase your tickets here.
Preview fashion shows, register for fantastic prizes, sample music from disc jockeys, musical performers, sample culinary delicacies, see photographers portfolios, and network with some of the best in the industry.
DMNmedia Acquires Design Guide Publishing Company, Strengthening Luxury Portfolio Jan 14, 13
Media Contact: Stephanie Hoefken
214-891-7693
stephanie_hoefken@richards.com
DMNmedia, the marketing solutions group of The Dallas Morning News, Inc., has acquired the assets of DG Publishing, Inc. (DGP), a portfolio company of Elm Creek Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm. DGP is a magazine publisher of high-end resource guides including Design Guide Texas and The Texas Wedding Guide. The purchase further strengthens the News’ media portfolio in the luxury magazine segment and will complement FD Luxe, a premium lifestyle magazine targeting affluent consumers in North Texas.
Design Guide Texas (www.dgpublications.com), published two times per year, is the state’s premier source for the finest home furnishings, products and services available, and is distributed to interior designers, affluent homes valued at more than $750,000, newsstands, events and clients throughout Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.
The Texas Wedding Guide (www.txweddings.com), published two times per year, is the state’s ultimate wedding planner, keeping readers up-to-date on the latest wedding trends, and is distributed throughout Texas to registered brides, bridal shows, bridal boutiques and newsstands.
“The DGP brands have been leaders in their respective markets for more than 20 years,” said Richard S. Alfano, Group Publisher and General Manager, DMNmedia, who will lead this business. “We look forward to expanding the reach and comprehensiveness of our multimedia services in the home interior, wedding and luxury lifestyle categories to our consumers and clients.”
“We are delighted to have completed this transaction. Under DMNmedia’s direction, we see even more opportunities for readers, advertisers, and employees,” said Zach Wooldridge of Elm Creek Partners.
The Dallas Morning News Acquires Design Guide Publishing Company, Strengthening Luxury Portfolio Dec 24, 12
DG Publishing, Inc. is excited to announce it has joined forces with The Dallas Morning News. Design Guide Texas and The Texas Wedding Guide look forward to working with them to continue delivering quality to our homeowners, design professionals, brides, and wedding professionals.
Below is the formal press release.
Media Contact: Richard S. Alfano
214-977-8995
ralfano@dmnmedia.com
The Dallas Morning News Acquires Design Guide Publishing Company, Strengthening Luxury Portfolio
DALLAS-December 19, 2012- The Dallas Morning News announced today that it has acquired certain assets of DG Publishing, Inc. (DGP), a magazine publisher of high-end resource guides including Design Guide Texas and The Texas Wedding Guide. The purchase further strengthens The Dallas Morning News’ media portfolio in the luxury magazine segment and will complement FD Luxe, the premium lifestyle magazine targeting affluent consumers in North Texas.
Design Guide Texas (www.dgpublications.com), published two times per year, is THE source for the finest home furnishings, products and services available and distributed to interior designers, affluent homes valued at more than $750,000, newsstands, events and clients throughout Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.
The Texas Wedding Guide (www.txweddings.com), published two times per year, is the ultimate wedding planner, keeping readers up-to-date on the latest wedding trends and distributed throughout the state of Texas to registered brides, bridal shows, bridal boutiques and newsstands.
“The DGP brands have been leaders in their respective markets for over 20 years," says Richard S. Alfano, Group Publisher & General Manager, The Dallas Morning News, who will lead this business. "We look forward to expanding the reach and comprehensiveness of our multimedia services in the home interior, wedding and luxury lifestyle categories to our consumers and clients."
The Twelve Pains of Christmas Dec 12, 12
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We are delighted to once again present Texas-based wedding planner and superstar, Donnie Brown, Donnie Brown Weddings and Events, in his eighth installment of many upcoming, monthly contributing columns. You may know him from the popular TV show, “Whose Wedding is it Anyway?”
Well-known for his direct and vivacious personality, he is sure to keep us in stitches with his humorous opinions and sometimes, unbelievable tales from his experiences as a planner over the years. In addition, he will keep readers up-to-date on the latest bridal trends and “must haves.”
Here, in his next column, Donnie takes a brief detour from weddings to spread Christmas cheer, or should we say, fear?
Hilton Garden Inn
Whether planning rehearsal dinners, weddings ceremonies and receptions or even honeymoon stays, in-the-know brides have learned that at Hilton Garden Inn they can have the same on-site banquet halls, delicious food and attentive service for a greater value. You can count on us to make your event a success.
What the Groom Really Thinks About Weddings Nov 20, 12
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We are delighted to once again present Texas-based wedding planner and superstar, Donnie Brown, Donnie Brown Weddings and Events, in his third of many upcoming, monthly contributing columns. You may know him from the popular TV show, “Whose Wedding is it Anyway?”
Well-known for his direct and vivacious personality, he is sure to keep us in stitches with his humorous opinions and sometimes, unbelievable tales from his experiences as a planner over the years. In addition, he will keep readers up-to-date on the latest bridal trends and “must haves.”
Here, in his next column, Donnie lets us eavesdrop on a few exchanges between bride and groom, and things the guy will say during wedding preparations:
I have heard the groom say so many hilarious things about weddings and the planning process. It reminds me of that episode of I Love Lucy when the girls traded places with the guys for a week. Ricky and Fred found out real quick what Lucy and Ethel had to deal with day after day. Here are some of my favorites.
Haute Spot: Lakeside Chic Weddings at the Cypress Club Oct 31, 12
Brides are moving away from ballrooms and mansions and taking their weddings back to nature. The Cypress Club is nestled into a resort community on the shores of Lake Travis. This more relaxed setting offers manicured lakefront grounds perfect for ceremonies; a covered pavilion for more upscale seating or for entertainment & dance floor; and serene reception seating area under a canopy of oak trees.
The Cypress Club is the perfect place for smaller intimate gatherings and for larger events. It can host more than 700 guests if you utilize all of the grounds and lawn area.
Friday Fun: Things You Might Overhear at Weddings Oct 12, 12
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We are delighted to once again present Texas-based wedding planner and superstar, Donnie Brown, Donnie Brown Weddings and Events, in his third of many upcoming, monthly contributing columns. You may know him from the popular TV show, “Whose Wedding is it Anyway?”
Well-known for his direct and vivacious personality, he is sure to keep us in stitches with his humorous opinions and sometimes, unbelievable tales from his experiences as a planner over the years. In addition, he will keep readers up-to-date on the latest bridal trends and “must haves.”
Here, in his next column, Donnie shares a couple of outrageous and colorful remarks he’s overheard at weddings:
Haute Spot: Hotel Galvez & Spa Oct 03, 12
Hotel Galvez & Spa has been a top choice for brides for 101 years. This Galveston gem, known as the “Queen of the Gulf,” is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast. The gorgeous lobby, archways in the Music Hall and views from the Terrace Ballroom and Veranda serve as a perfect backdrop for small or large receptions. The hotel’s Music Hall can hold 260 guests for a seated dinner while the Terrace Ballroom and Veranda can hold 340 when the space is combined. Some brides opt to have the ceremony in the Terrace Ballroom and utilize the Veranda for a small reception.
This historic hotel offers two options for outdoor ceremonies - the Oleander Garden and Centennial Green. Oleander Garden offers a soothing water wall which is often used as the backdrop for ceremonies. Oleander can host a small ceremony for 29 people while on the opposite side of the hotel, Centennial Green offers seating for 300 guests for a much larger ceremony. Centennial Green is bordered by four small fountains and its pergola is the perfect setting for exchanging wedding vows.
