Melissa Sweet “Billie” Bridal Gown: Alta Moda Bridal
Cake: Martha Stewart
Ring Pillow: Sew Mama Sew
Shirt: Sweet Monday
Chair: Chameleon Chair
Bolero: I Do Inspiration
Dresses: Vanity Fair
Belt: J Crew
DIY Blue Ruffle Shoes: Love Maegan
Ruffle Wedding Inspiration
Stefanie and Richie’s Wedding at The Scottish Rite Cathedral of Dallas
Stefanie Oujezdsky and Richie Auter were married on June 5, 2010 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral of Dallas. They met in college, at A&M, while taking finance classes and could not be more perfect for each other. Their wedding was elegant and classy — the perfect family gathering on a hot summer day.
Stefanie and Richie are both auditors and have great attention to detail. The black, red and white color scheme was carried throughout every aspect of the wedding and they even added some Aggie flair.
Congratulations to the lovely couple!
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A Flawless Face in Wedding Photos
Wedding pictures hold some of the happiest memories of a lifetime, so be sure you consider all the angles when preparing to be photographed on the big day.
In the weeks and months leading up to the wedding…
Plan your procedures ahead- it’s easy to get caught up in the craziness of tastings, fittings and appointments and forget to schedule facial treatments until the last minute. Don’t be tempted to get microdermabrasion or chemical peels within at least a month of the event, depending on the exact type of laser or peel. Laser resurfacing “heals within days and normal color returns within a few weeks- if that long” according to Dr. Edward Lack (Chicago liposuction). Even a simple facial shouldn’t be considered in the last few days leading up. Call well ahead of time and discuss this with the technician.
Ben the Groom Gets Married
Remember Ben the Groom from two of our great inspiration boards (St. Augustine and Brown, Pink and Green)? Ben Bunting has been blogging about the groom’s side of wedding planning since January and is now husband to his lovely wife Hannah. See how we helped him go from Inspiration to Actuality on his blog. Or see for yourself with more wedding photos on photographer Alex Gibbs’ Blog.
Post wedding, Ben plans to keep his blog going with more great ideas for grooms. You can also find him on Facebook and Twitter.
Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Bunting. We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!
Best Wedding Gifts
If you are attending a wedding and need a great gift idea, you are in the right spot. If you are a bride or groom, here are some things to think about when someone asks, “what can I get you as a wedding gift?”
1) Money: While you may think this is impersonal or uncreative, money is the number one thing a newly married couple needs. Get a nice a card and insert cash or check. It’s easy and practical.
2) A Big/ Expensive Registry Item: The bigger, expensive items on a couple’s registry are probably what they want the most and what they may not be able to afford on their own. If it’s too much, consider splitting among friends.
3) A Luxurious Hotel Room: If the couple doesn’t have arrangements for their wedding night, surprise them with a luxurious hotel room or upgrade the room they have booked.
Amaya Photography + After Yes
Dallas Brides — Check out AfterYesDeal.com for information about our exclusive deal with Amaya Photography. You could save thousands!
Inspired Creations Contest Update
We made the TOP TEN!!! Thanks again to a wonderful team and all the support from our readers. Please help us be number one by voting for Urban Picnic on the EAD blog post.
Thanks!!
The Team:
Catie Ronquillo Photography
Emily Hudspeth Hair and Makeup Artist
The Left-Handed Calligrapher
UPDATE: We placed 2nd!! Check out all the winners here.
Beach Wedding Inspiration
Cake: Eleise Theuer Photography
Bride with Father: Hannah Bryant Brown
Hair Clip: Jenny Martell Photographers
Reception Flowers: Sara and Sarma
Starfish Invitations: My Personal Artist
Dress: Wedding Gowns-Dresses
Bride and Groom: Hannah Bryant Brown
Ceremony Setup: Saida Online
Sand Dollar Escort Cards: Eleise Theuer Photography
Bridesmaids: Hannah Bryant Brown
Invite in Bottle: Bridella
The Wedding Chicks Boutique
If you love The Wedding Chicks, you know they connect you with awesome vendors and offer inspiration, ideas and real weddings, but did you know they also have an online shop?
The Wedding Chicks Boutique is the perfect place to for super cute and trendy tees, totes and gifts. You can even design your own. Check it out here.
Happy Shopping!
Etiquette Tips for a “No Children” Wedding
Couples generally decide on a “no children” wedding for two reasons: 1) To save money by cutting down on the number of guests; 2) To avoid crying, screaming, running around, little hands in the cake and who knows what else. Depending on the size of your families and the life stages of your friends, having an “adult only” wedding or asking for no children can be a great way to save money and avoid these unpredictable instances. This can also hurt a lot of feelings. So what do you do? I have outlined tips for the bride and groom, as well as the guest with children, on how to handle this sensitive subject while keeping with proper etiquette.
For the Bride and Groom:
- Give Fair Warning: Before sending your invitations, call your guests with children and let them know you are having an adult only wedding. This will give them plenty of time to make arrangements for a babysitter and avoid any confusion later.
- Don’t be Tacky: Printing “no children” on an invitation is a little off-putting. Instead, consider “adult only” or indicate the number of people invited on the RSVP card. For example, “We have reserved ___ seats in your honor” and only include adults in the count. Read More »
