Venue Spotlight :: Where Dreams Come True Venue in Tioga

I had a lovely afternoon! I drove out to Tioga to see Where Dreams Come True Venue. It's such a lovely place! The owner Lisa Jones is so gracious and takes such care of the property! We had lunch while we talked about biz....it was a lovely lunch and a informational chat!

Where Dreams Come True Venue has beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for both ceremony and reception. Plus, when you rent the venue you get it for 3 days! They only host one event per weekend so there is no other traffic there other than yours. That means you can have the location for your rehearsal dinner or any pre-events, plenty of time to setup on the day of, and plenty of time for clean up without rushing. I love that!

They have lovely spaces for both the ladies and the gents to get ready, plenty of space for dressing and hair/makeup, and gorgeous bathroom areas available. The place is decorated from top to bottom with special touches...Lisa did it all, and she is an amazing decorator!

I highly suggest visiting for a tour! It's very unique and one of a kind venue that's perfect for small romantic weddings! Give Lisa a call to set up a visit! See their website and links below to for photos and more information.

Instagram :: @wheredreamscometruevenue

Facebook :: @wheredreamscometruevenue

Website :: www.wheredreamscometruevenue.com

Such a lovely greeting!! :)

  

Thank you for the lovely lunch and meeting, Lisa! :) The Scrabble touch was awesome!!

Vendor Spotlight :: Elmbrook Catering Co.

Today I had coffee with the lovely Crystal from Elmbrook Catering Co. - - all I can say is I can't wait to work with them! They have so much to offer for weddings and events of any kind - - Mexican, Italian, BBQ, plus traditional dinner choices as well. They can also do some fabulous dessert stations, and they're presentation is really well done!

Whether you're having a small event at home with 20 guests, or a wedding with hundreds of guests, Elmbrook Catering Co. can offer you an amazing package with a great price and fantastic service! Call them today at 903-366-6959 or 214-406-2234 to schedule a complimentary tasting and tell them we sent you! :) 

  

  

Website :: www.elmbrookcatering.com
Email: elmbrookcatering@gmail.com

Facebook :: @elmbrookcatering

Instagram :: @elmbrookcatering

(903) 366-6959 or (214) 406-2234

Celeb Wedding :: Julianne Hough + Brooks Laich

Julianne Hough & Brooks Laich's Wedding Weekend in Idaho: Every Detail You Have to See from Their Special Wedding Weekend! See the full article at People.com

See the full article at People.com

Planning Tips :: Planning Your Wedding Rehearsal

The best thing to do prior to your wedding is to have a rehearsal. You should invite everyone who will be involved in the ceremony so that everyone can run through when to be there, where to go when they arrive, when to enter, where to stand, etc.... There are a lot of details to go over in order to make sure your ceremony is as smooth as possible, so if you don't do a "practice run" it can cost you valuable time and stress on wedding day.

Here are a few tips to remember when planning the rehearsal:

If the church/venue coordinator wants to take charge, let them.
They've done this many times and will be able to give you the most information on what and what not to do. If you had a different idea about something, or you find something personally unacceptable to you, bring it up during the rehearsal with the coordinator. While the crew in charge has done this so many times that they could do it in their sleep, it's your day...and it should be done the way you want it as long as the venue and time permits.

If you have ceremony musicians, see if they can attend.
Some musicians include the rehearsal cost in their overall price, and for others it may be an additional fee. It is so much better to have the musician(s) as a part of the rehearsal! They are the cue as to when everything starts and when everything ends, so having them on the practice run is really important!

Invite those involved in the ceremony rehearsal to a rehearsal dinner.
Traditionally the groom's parents are in charge of planning and paying for the rehearsal dinner. In today's times, that may be different in your case...either way, it is polite to invite everyone who's participating to a dinner after the ceremony rehearsal. Depending on the size of the group, you may need to make reservations in advance. Some of my past brides and grooms have held the rehearsal dinner at a parent's house and had it catered.

Provide thank-you gifts for those involved in your ceremony.
Your bridesmaids and groomsmen are doing a lot to be a part of your big day, so be sure to thank them for participating. The rehearsal dinner is a great time to give thank-you gifts for the bridal party and parents while everyone is together. Wedding day will whiz by for you and there will be a ton of guests to greet, so the rehearsal dinner is a much more intimate setting to thank them for being involved in your big day.

DIY :: Wreath Escort Cards

Love this DIY project I saw on Project Wedding! Adding such detail to the small things really goes a long way...and these wreath escort cards would be beautiful adorning the table on the way into the reception! They would also be great for smaller events such as the rehearsal dinner, other dinner parties and banquets...

 

 

Supplies:

• Wire berry garland (one 4 ft garland makes 5-6 wreaths)
• Natural floral wire
• Shipping tags
• Wire cutters
• White glue
• Paintbrush
• Clear glitter

 

 

Instructions:

1. Cut an 18" length of floral wire using wire cutters and form it into a circle about 2.5" in diameter as shown.

2. Snip sprigs from a wired berry garland and wrap them around the floral wire frame.

3. Continue until the wreath has berries all the way around.

 

 

4. Brush on white glue with a paintbrush and sprinkle with clear glitter. Let dry.

 

 

5. Tie on a tag with guest's name and table number.

 

 

Your escort wreaths will be a memorable memento from your wedding!

See the full post at Project Wedding