Happy Anniversary to our June Lovebirds!

Happy Anniversary to our lovely June brides + grooms! Wedding season is upon us, and summer is a very popular time for weddings!

Amanda + Andrew

June 3

Katy + Jake

June 9

Candice + Mike

June 13

Natasha + Antwane

June 14

Casey + Sean

June 18

Heather + Rob

June 19

10 Years!!!

Christin + Matt

June 21

Chrissy + Andrew

June 25

Kim + Mike

June 27

Molly + TJ

June 27

Grooms :: Wedding Gown Sketch for Your Bride's One Year Anniversary 'Paper' Gift

The traditional gift for your one year anniversary is paper, and these sketches make the perfect choice for the first anniversary gift! Have her wedding gown sketched and take her breath away! All you have to do is send them photos of her in her wedding dress. It can be customized, framed and cherished for years to come. See some of the examples below, or check out the Dreamlines website to see the other options available!

Website :: www.mydreamlines.com

Facebook :: Deamlines

Vendor Spotlight :: High & Tight Barber Shop

This one's for the guys! There's a place just for you in Deep Ellum that would be a perfect addition to wedding day, or any other special day for that matter. High and Tight Barber Shop on Main Street in Deep Ellum is a laid back contemporary spot to get a trim, get a shave, grab a drink and relax! Can't wait to share this find with the gentlemen!

Celeb Wedding :: Amy Reimann + Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Amy Reimann and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. had a 2017 New Year's wedding. The vows were officiated by NASCAR chaplain Nick Terry and took place at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina.The bride wore a strapless dress with a ball gown skirt. Earnhardt announced the happy news on his Twitter page with a gorgeous wedding photo.

“Happily married!!! What an amazing experience. Looking forward to the rest of our lives @Amy_Reimann. #honeymooners,” he said.

See the post at Celebrity Bridal Guide.

Congrats Angel + Jonathan :: Aug 11, 2017

Congratulations to Angel + Jonathan! They tied the knot on August 11th, 2017 at Noah's Event Venue in Plano, TX. We put together floral crowns for some of the ladies. Such a sweet group to work with! These women are beautiful and blessed, and it was a pleasure to work with them! How gorgeous are these photos??

Venue :: Noah's Event Venue

 Photographer :: Fawn & Fellow

Flower Crowns :: Michéll Events

#CRUZINtoabrenica

#SignatureSaturday :: Signature Cocktails for the Groom

Having a signature cocktail at your wedding is a great way to add personality, and you can add even more by doing "his" and "hers" selections for the signature drink. Since we're wrapping up Grooms & Gents week, here are a few of our suggestions for signature cocktails the groom is sure to love! See more suggestions for signature cocktails the groom will love at Bridal Guide Magazine.

The Inside Scoop

Ingredients:
2 oz. Jägermeister
4 oz. root beer
1 spray or 1 drop orange blossom water
1 scoop vanilla Ice cream


Directions:
Mix the Jägermeister, root beer, and orange blossom water. Top with ice cream and serve.


Created by Erin Sullivan, The Third Man, NYC
Source: Bridal Guide Magazine

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Hop, Skip and Go Naked

This cocktail will make anyone a beer drinker! It is another wonder developed by the authors of Shake. It is perfect for an outdoor summer wedding! Ingredients: summer shandy (beer), simple syrup, lemon juice and vodka.

Source: Cherry B Events

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Spiked Arnold Palmer

The classic favorite of sweet tea & lemonade, with vodka added.

Source: Mon Cheri Bridals

Our Fave Groomsman Gifts of 2017

While we're on Grooms and Gents week, go check out Grooms 101. They've recently posted a listing of The 20 Best Groomsman Gifts for 2017. Here are some of our faves! See the full post at The Man Regstry and get some great ideas for what to get your groomsmen, best man and fathers!

KC Shave Co. Straight Razor Shaving Set, $39.95. Experience the luxury of a relaxing barbershop shave right in your own bathroom with KC Shave Co.’s classic Thomas Straight Razor Shaving Set. This premium gift set includes Polished Mahogany shave soap, an Omega boar bristle brush, and a shave-ready KC Shave Co. branded straight razor. This gift set is the perfect way to pamper your dad, best man or groomsmen.

Leatherette Wallet for Groomsmen, $26.95. This stylish, suede-inspired Personalized Leatherette Wallet makes a great gift for grooms and groomsmen. Available in tan, black, rawhide and dark brown, the handsome bifold-style wallet sports six slots for cards plus a cash pocket to keep essentials handy and secure. Personalize the outside of the wallet with up to three initials at no extra cost.

Bamboo BBQ Set, $49.95. Grill masters will love this Personalized Bamboo Grilling Tool Set, which is constructed of high-quality natural bamboo. The lightweight, 20-inch by 5-inch tool case, which sports a sturdy latch and a rugged carrying handle, houses your most essential grilling tools: a spatula, fork and tongs. Add a personal touch to the grilling set by engraving up to two lines of custom text on the lid of the case for no extra charge.

Bottle Opener Sunglasses, $39.95. Perfect for the lake, beach, camping trip or any impromptu get-together, you’ll be the hit of the party with these Brewsees Bottle Opener Sunglasses, which feature two stainless steel bottle openers built into the arms of the shades. Available in two styles — The Belushis (Wayfarer-style) and The Mavericks (aviator-style) — each pair of lightweight sunglasses features polarized lenses with UV400 protection, an injection acetate frame, hand-polished polycarbonate temple arms, and a lifetime guarantee.

5 Tips to Create a Memorable Engagement Proposal

This week on the blog we'll be featuring articles and photos geared towards the Grooms and Gents! We'll start at the beginning with the engagement proposal. This is the big kick off for the whole series events, so use it to set the tone for all the happiness to come!

Photo by Trejo Photography

1. Choose a Spot: Beautiful, Personal or Memorable
Choose a location for your proposal. The place you first met, a gorgeous spot you both love by the lake, or somewhere personal to you both. Location makes a huge impact on your proposal! Choose a meaningful and memorable spot.

2. Make it Personal
If she doesn't like crowds, don't do something like propose on camera at half time at a basketball game. Be sure to take into consideration what she loves, what she doesn't, and what absolutely takes her breath away. This is a huge moment that you don't want to overlook, so go the extra mile to ensure it's exactly what she's always dreamed of.

3. Make it Beautiful
Flowers, rose petals, a beautiful ring box, candles, surprises, a delicious and beautiful dessert, a gorgeous outdoor spot at sunset....make it noticeable that you went the extra mile to think of her and create something amazing for her. That is something that won't be forgotten!

Photo courtesy of Elmbrook Catering

4. Hire a Photographer
There's nothing more special than being able to look back on that moment forever. Hire a photographer to be nearby and capture the moment unbeknownst to her, then bring out the photographer afterwards for some ring shots and photos of the two of you. It's something she'll always treasure being able to look back on!

5. Enlist Help
In order to pull off the event completely as a surprise, it may take the assistance of others to handle the details! Enlist both of your friends or family, assuming they can keep the secret as well! If you want it to be perfect and don't know how to pull it off, hire a professional. We offer Engagement Proposal packages where we make all of the arrangements and set everything up for you...all you have to do is show up with your love and your ring and pop the question!

Photo by EM Event Photography

Happy Anniversary :: Ericka + Craig

Ericka & Craig

May 31

Ericka + Craig had the most beautiful wedding at a lakeside winery! They had an outdoor ceremony with pink floral accents and a reception inside the winery. Ericka was absolutely stunning, and Craig really cleaned up nice too! :) This couple, bridal party and family were so much fun to work with! Ericka is a talented makeup artist and we are still in touch. Their children are absolutely adorable and I've loved watching their family grow over the years! Congrats on 9 years y'all, and I wish you the best for 99 more!