Vendor Spotlight :: Providence Place Bridal Boutique in Rockwall

Lynette at Providence Place Bridal Boutique is fantastic! She's always so friendly and so helpful! I can't recommend this bridal shop enough. I had the pleasure of visiting today to pick up some gowns and was impressed from beginning to end!

Located in quaint downtown Rockwall, it's a beautiful and relaxing space to do your bridal shopping. Rows of gorgeous gowns, trendy accessories, lovely seating areas, and then there's the friendly faces to help you out! Contact them to schedule an appointment and see what they have to offer!

You'll get to see their gowns featured in our Steampunk wedding shoot coming up this Wednesday. Stay tuned!! Thanks again Lynette - - you're amazing!

Website :: www.providenceplacebridal.com

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Designer Spotlight :: Alli K Design

I had to feature local Dallas artist Alli K on our Designer Spotlight! Her jackets as accessories for brides (and bridesmaids) are beyond fabulous! Gown covers are all the rage in bridal fashion this year, and these leather and blue jean jackets add personality and modern flare to any ensemble!

Alli K has a book released entitled "How to Draw Modern Florals" and is an amazing calligrapher! So many talents can be found when you follow her work! Contact her to have her design some amazing modern artistic floral touches for your wedding day!

Instagram :: @allikdesign

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Website :: www.allikdesign.com

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Planning Tips :: Wedding Budget Breakdown :: Accessories

In the final installment of our Wedding Budget Breakdown feature, we're covering the final details! Your accessories are the details that go along with your attire to add that special touch...veil, tiara, undergarments, shoes, gloves, garter, handkerchief, jewelry, handbag, or any other detail you want to add to your wedding day ensemble.

Suggested budget for accessories is 1%, so if you have a $20,000 budget you should be spending $200 on your attire accessories. As with any other area of the budget, if you need more in this category you can shift the other areas around. Take a section of the budget you won't be using all of and move the extra to your accessories category.

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"Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue..." is a good-luck saying originated in the Victorian era. Brides today often incorporate special items into their wedding attire and accessories according to the rhyme.

"Something Old" symbolizes a link to the bride's family and the past. A family heirloom, such as a piece of antique jewelry or a family member's wedding dress can represent the old object. Or, a bride can sew lace or ribbon into the hem of her dress.

"Something New" represents good fortune and success in the bride's new life. A bride may wear a new string of pearls, or use her wedding gown as the new item.

"Something Borrowed" symbolizes the love and support of family and friends in times of need. A borrowed object can be a token from a happily married friend, such as a lace handkerchief.

"Something Blue" is an object that symbolizes faithfulness and loyalty. Brides commonly choose a blue garter or ribbon. 

-Yahoo

Photo by Leach Photography

Photo by Leach Photography

:: TIPS ::

1. Accessories for your wedding day attire are sometimes passed down by family members or loaned to you by your best girlfriends...take advantage! This option is not only sentimental and sweet, but the extra bonus is that it doesn't cost you anything.

2. The bridal salon where you buy your gown will have accessories as well. Sometimes if you buy them at the same time as the dress, you can get a discount that will help you out. See what's available at the bridal salons when you go looking for your dress.

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