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.
Thursday's Trend: Pop Your Pie Dec 27, 12
{Photo by Focus Photography, Inc.; Pie pops by Cakewalk Desserts}
Cake pops meet pie pops. Great, tasty, innovative alternative to those who aren't fond of cake, but love their pie. How adorable. You could even wrap these pretty and turn them into wedding favors.
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."
Sneak Peek of Real Celebrity Wedding: Blake + Ryan Dec 20, 12
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Image credit: (left to right) Guy Aroch/Martha Stewart Weddings; Marcus Nilsson/Martha Stewart Weddings
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, who tied the knot, September 9, in a quiet, close-to-the-vest ceremony in Charleston, South Carolina, are releasing their wedding photos!
Martha Stewart Weddings posted a first glimpse of the intimate affair. Admist the few photos posted, there is only one of the couple; a close-up, which shows the them holding hands, a peek at her enchanting tulle silk Marchesa gown, their rings forged by jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, and the groom's Burberry suit.
The wedding bouquet, designed by Wedding's style director, Kate Berry, is drop-dead gorgeous. This lucious floral arrangement includes pink jasmine, andromeda, dusty miller, and blushing bride hydrangea. She even dipped a few petals in rose-gold glitter "to play up the embroidery of the same color on the bride's couture ballgown."
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.
Mirror, Mirror... Nov 07, 12
Mirrors add a reflective, magical, elegant element to any setting. Have you ever looked into a mirror and marveled at how you can see yourself in it? Mirrors have been used in many ways and are throughout literature, and in fairy tales. Add some chic sophistication and class to your wedding reception by notifying your guests in what they're about to partake in via menu form on a long, framed mirror.
If you're still a girl at heart, put up a row or wall of mirrors of various shapes and sizes. You're not only adding to the ambiance, but it assists guests in checking themselves in the mirror and gives parents those "eyes on the back of my head" advantage.
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:
