Gowns

The Tea-Length Trend

 

BHLDN Floral Artwork Dress

A lot of trends in wedding gowns hit the runway for Spring 2013. One of the hot trends for this coming year are tea-length dresses instead of the traditional, more formal floor-length gown. Take a peek at these darling dresses from BHLDN for some inspiration.

BHLDN Seraph's Whim Shift

Even if you're not inclined to break tradition and wear a shorter dress for your ceremony, these are great additions to your wardrobe and can be worn at your reception, rehearshal dinner, honeymoon and other special occasions.

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Spring 2013 Trend Alert: The Portrait Back

 

Last season's sexy backs returned for Spring 2013 with more demure, romantic attention to delicate embroideries, lace frames and peekaboo keyholes. 

Gown by MiaMia Bridal

Wedding dresses aren't just two-dimensional, you have people looking at you from all angles as you walk down the aisle, dance, etc. We love that these dresses give off a sexy, but modest vibe.

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What the Groom Really Thinks About Weddings

 

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.

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Friday Fun: Things You Might Overhear at Weddings

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:

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Haute Spot: Hotel Galvez & Spa

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.

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Engagement Photo Contest: Winning Couple Announced!

And the winning couple is........

Emily + Josh!!!

Congratulations, you two! We are eager to see which three of the five packages you will choose, as well as getting to know more about you both. Huge thanks again to all who participated and voted. Choosing the winner was no easy task for our panel of judges. The Texas Wedding Guide wishes all of you every happiness, and congratulates you on your upcoming wedding and a lifetime with your best friend and lover. Thanks again to Sugar Bee Sweets, Donnie Brown Weddings and Events, Randy Ro Entertainment, Amy Karp Photography and Rice Village Diamonds for sponsoring this contest. Without everyone's participation, none of this would have been possible.

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Engagement Photo Contest: Top 10 Finalists Announced!

The moment has finally arrived. The votes are in for our top 10 Engagement Photo Contest finalists! The Texas Wedding Guide sends out a huge "thank you" to our sponsors, and to those of you who participated and voted. Engagement is just another beautiful milestone on the road towards your wedding and marriage. We enjoyed looking over all these photographs as they poured in. 

Seven couples were chosen by the public vote and three were chosen by our panel of judges; who also happen to be our five sponsors: Amy Karp Photography, Donnie Brown Weddings and Events, Randy Ro Entertainment, Rice Village Diamonds and Sugar Bee Sweets. We are just as eager as you are to see who the winning couple will be! TWG is excited to bring you the top 10 finalists (note: these are not listed in a particular or ranking order):

Emily + Josh

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Autumn Inspiration

 

In celebration of this first week of autumn, we wanted to share a few color themes that are hot this season. What we love about the striking orange and dark silver-gray colors is that it's all the passion of fall, but without seeming too hokey or overdone. 

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Sonoma Sunset: Real Weddings with Phase 3 Photography

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Sonoma Sunset: Real Weddings with Phase 3 Photography

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