Must-Have Great Gatsby Wedding Details May 09, 13
Who's excited about The Great Gatsby hitting theaters near you tomorrow? Any die-hard fans going to the midnight showing? For months (and longer) there's been this undeniable hype and eagerness for the upcoming film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carrie Mulligan. Although the overarching theme is tragic, it's hard to deny the glamour, major fashion shifts and opulence of that time period. It appeals to the rebel in us all, and a theme that translates so seamlessly into weddings.
So, we bring you our eight must-have wedding details to complete your "Great Gatsby" theme.
Art Deco Stationary
Give your guests a foretaste of what's to come with these Art Deco font invitations, RSVP cards and Save-the-Dates from NimbiDesign.
A New Way to Serve Food at Your Wedding Reception Apr 15, 13
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This weekend, we stumbled upon this delightful idea {which includes "delish" at the end}. In fact, it might just be the coolest idea ever. Each table at this wedding reception featured a framed chalkboard with the name of a song on it. When the DJ played the song that corresponded to the assigned table, the guests got to get up and help themselves to food. The guests got to enjoy the music while waiting - perhaps a few even squeezed some dance moves in. There a several ways to play off this idea!
Friday Fun: Steps to Slim Down Your Vendor List Mar 29, 13
An engaged couple is faced with countless decisions when beginning to plan their wedding: What is the theme? What are the colors? What will the décor entail? Which vendors are going to help us achieve the wedding of our dreams?
Solidifying the right vendors is one of the most important stepping stones to your wedding. If you’ve ever attended a bridal show, you know how overwhelming the sheer number choices for photographers, caterers, venues, wedding planners, bakers, designers, etc. can be. Here are some helpful hints from local expert and events and membership director, Jenna Heilman, of Cypress Club (The Reserve at Lake Travis), to assist you with your vendor selection.
Start with a reputable source
Use your resources, like Texas Wedding Guide, to compile a list of vendors that you are interested in. Don’t be afraid to ask for references; any reputable vendor will be happy to share some of their past clients with you. Then, narrow your list to no more than 3 vendors of each category. You will stress yourself out if you try to meet with every single vendor. More often than not, too many choices can be more damaging than too few.
Ask for a consultation
You need to interview your vendors, just like they need to interview you. Not every vendor is perfect for every bride. Bounce ideas off your vendors, tour the space to discuss the ceremony/reception options and ask for a personalized proposal. No two weddings are alike, so don’t settle for someone else’s template.
Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House
Make your own history at the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, Fort Worth’s second historic and cultural landmark. This premier example of Queen Anne-style architecture features ornate oak mantles, cornices, coffered ceilings, paneling and parquet flooring. The exterior is red sandstone and marble with a gabled, slate roof featuring elaborate copper accents. This elegant historic mansion and picturesque garden is perfect for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions, showers or an occasion you would want to be unique and memorable.
Thursday's Trend: Food Truck Wedding Receptions Mar 14, 13
{Photo by Chelsey Boatwright Photography}
With spring and summer right around the corner, we are falling head over heels with the idea of having a food truck reception for your wedding. Food trucks are the next hot trend, period. But, we also see them becoming the next big thing for wedding catering. While the prospect may be exciting, let's take a step back and give you a few things to keep in mind if this is your caterer of choice.
{Photo by Chelsey Boatwright Photography}
While you need to keep the season in mind, there are ways to work around that. During the warmer months, you can do it outdoors either picnic-style or with tables set up under a huge white tent (for shade) or, you can even do it during the colder months, depending on whether an indoor venue lets you use your own caterer. The food truck(s) can then be stationed by the curb.
Wedding Cakes: the Timeline Difference Between Custom Cake Shops vs. Your Local Grocer Mar 12, 13
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{Photo courtesy of Essence Cakery}
Custom cake shops’ and grocery stores’ version of customized cakes are two completely different batches of ingredients in several aspects, depending on what you’re looking for in your wedding cake.
If you need a cake in a pinch (or a day) your local grocery store is the place to go. If you have a certain design/theme or icing and cake flavor combos in mind, a custom cake shop is what you’re looking for, which requires more advance notice. Here are a few facts you should know when examining your choices.
Grocery stores typically do not bake in-house, and order their cakes from a food supplier, keeping them in the freezer until needed.
“This limits your flavor and size options,” says Betty Black, Essence Cakery. “But, on the flipside, provides the advantage they need to quickly pull a cake together.”
{Photo courtesy of Essence Cakery}
The icing stores use is generally a pre-whipped, non-dairy topping in two basic flavors: vanilla and chocolate. The pre-whipped icing can accept light color tints, but it’s hard to make a design with the texture and consistency, according to Black.
Grocery stores usually do not make specialized items for their cakes in store, but usually will have a standard set of deco packs in stock that have been ordered from their supplier.
All this being said, you couldn’t simply walk into a custom cake shop and expect them to put your creation together in a day with the same quality, along with all the intricate details it requires.
“Custom cake shops are just that: They are all about the customization of each and every order,” she says. “Cakes are not baked until they are ordered, which ensures the customer has a multitude of choices in size, flavor, filling, icing and design.”
Bridal Trend Alert: Ombre Frosting Mar 11, 13
{Photo by Debra Eby Photography}
Ombre isn't just making an appearance in clothing fashion, but in things from hair to furniture to wedding cakes. What do you think of this trend? We think the coral ombre effect on this cake was very tastefully done.
Summer Wedding Special at Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club Mar 08, 13
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{Photo courtesy of Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club}
Book a wedding for August and September of 2013 and receive $300 off the ceremony package and $500 off the reception package!!
Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club is reminiscent of the grandest ranches of the Texas Hill country. The spectacular interiors of the 24,000 square foot Clubhouse of handcrafted maple trim and beautifully adorned ballroom provide an inviting atmosphere for your big day surrounded by loved ones.
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{Photo courtesy of Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club}
Located right in the DFW area, they offer a spectacular view of their luscious golf course for an outdoor service or our beautiful ballroom with their oversized dance floor.
{Photo courtesy of Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club}
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FDL Bridal Show
The mission of FDL Bridal Show is to host boutique bridal shows, incorporating a high-energy, party atmosphere with bridal interaction. FDL provides instant gratification by introducing brides to immediate relationship building with future clients. They specialize in unique and outside-of-the-box thinking, inspiring brides and their clients the opportunity to do the same. They want everyone to have the time of their lives! Let them show you what it’s like to be their first priority. Join them at one of their shows today and meet their fabulous team!
Friday Fun: Wedding Programs Paper- and Reader-Friendly Mar 01, 13
Don't you catch yourself marveling at the fact that while simple with a spritz of edginess, this wedding program looses none of its sophistication and charm? At how there can be so much information crammed on one piece of paper, but it doesn't leave you feeling dizzy? We love it! It even cuts down on costs and saves a few trees, for those of you who are eco-conscious. You could even turn them into fans for an outdoor wedding, so your guests can use them to keep cool.
