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.

{Photo by Jill Thomas Photography}
Happy Friday!! We came across this darling engagement photograph. How fabulously fun would it be to use it as your Save the Date, with the tagline: "He POPPED the question!"? What other cute taglines come to mind with this photo?
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!

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.
Today, we decided to pool together a short list of what we thought were the must-have things you should have at your wedding. Here they are!

A comfy, love seat sofa to make things more cozy and intimate for the newlyweds.

Oh, and don't forget the "cool" kids table. Having a kid-sized table off to the side, laden with Crayons, games and other activities keeps the little ones entertained and less underfoot. Plan to pay one or two people to "oversee" the table. Or you can seat the parents near enough for them to keep an eye on them.

Glow sticks are always fun, for kids and adults alike, and always bring back a myriad of memories. The signage by these glow sticks in Mason jars is adorable.

For all those leftovers at the dessert bar you don't want to throw away or take home. Great little additional wedding favor for your guests. But, be sure your master of ceremonies makes your guests aware of that opportunity to take home goodies.

{Photo via Etsy.com}
If you're any sort of literary or movie buff, add classic charm by embellishing your decor with a few quotes about love from all your favorites!

{Photo by Rebecca Cooper of Simple As That}
There are so many ways to cleverly incorporate quotes into your wedding day, whether it be a part of a table centerpiece, quoted aloud, printed on your wedding program or written out on chalkboards around the venue. Have fun with it!

Cindy Mills, Flirt Boudoir Photography, has some really fun plans in store for 2013, and needs some fabulous models to help her. She'll be holding a casting call for some real women to model for a few projects she is shooting in 2013. The perks for the women chosen is they will receive professional hair and makeup, a professional photoshoot and a 10% discount on any purchases they would like to make. It’s a really good deal. Flirt Boudoir Photography is looking for three to six women, who must meet these requirements:
- You must be able to do a shoot sometime in March, April or May in the Dallas area.
- You must be over 21.
- You must be willing to sign a full model release
All you have to do to apply is:
1. Fill out the Application Form
2. Send 2-3 photos of yourself (headshot & full-length) to Cindy at castingcall@flirt-boudoir.com
3.”Like” the Facebook page
Deadline to apply is Feb. 28.

On March 10, noon to 5p.m., bring yourself and your bridal party with you to 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.
This Upscale Bridal Show Will Feature:
- Over 100 Wedding Businesses with everything to plan your Perfect Wedding
- Fashion Shows
We are delighted to once again present Texas-based wedding planner and superstar, Donnie Brown, Donnie Brown Weddings and Events, in another of his 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 gives brides hard and fast rules to help them eliminate from the plethora of colors and cuts of gowns.
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{Photo via jlmcouture.com / Gown design by Lazaro}
Wedding gown necklines are broken down into several categories: off the shoulder, spaghetti strap, halter, scoop, strapless, sweetheart, jewel (which has a rounded appearance) and the less-frequent V-neck. Waist styles are Basque, dropped waist, empire waist, princess cut and natural. For bodice styles you will find corset, empire, halter, midriff, asymmetrical, princess-line, surplice and tank. Now with all those options, here are a few guidelines on how to best select your gown’s style and shade for your big day!