Professional Photo By: Harper Blankenship

Many couples decide on writing and speaking their own wedding vows, rather than going with traditional vows. Choosing this route is appealing to people because it allows them to open up about what they love about their partner, and why they are so happy to stand at the altar. If you are interested in reciting personal vows, but feel uneasy about writing them, remember that the majority of people who do this are not professional writers or speakers. What is important is that you share something personal, and that your words are deeply felt. Keep this in mind, and make sure you take the time to edit and rehearse before your wedding ceremony. (more…)

Professional Photo By: Okushi Photography

How important is your wedding rehearsal? During your rehearsal, you have the ability to determine the order of your wedding party members, and give everyone a chance to learn their cues for when they will walk to, and depart, your altar. When you plan your rehearsal, there are several matters you should consider. One is that you should try to make sure everyone is available to attend. Because the rehearsal typically happens the evening before your wedding date, any wedding party members traveling to be at your celebration should be available. You also want to make sure you set up enough time between your rehearsal and rehearsal dinner to make sure everyone is comfortable by the end of your practice runs. If you want to give yourself more time, you can arrange your rehearsal dinner at Texas Old Town, which cuts out any need to travel from one location to the next. (more…)

Professional Photo By: Ashley Nicole Affair

Searching for the right wedding cake can be one of the most fun experiences you have while planning your wedding. After all, this is your chance to sample from many different cake options as you search for something that feels right for you and your guests. You also have the opportunity to envision your tiered cake, one of the most recognizable wedding symbols (and likely the tastiest). Your responsibilities when it comes to your wedding cake go beyond just picking what flavors you want, or how your dessert should look. You will also want to think about how it should be presented, and what you can do with your dessert table. After all, this treat can be important for the look of your reception, just as it can be a delicious part of the event. (more…)

Professional Photo By: Rob August Photography

Deciding on the look of your wedding ceremony and reception – and bringing that look to life – can take up a considerable amount of time and effort during your engagement period. With that said, the ability to create a space that feels right for you can ensure that your special day truly offers the experience you wanted. Of course, the decorations and your venue spaces are not the only factors that affect the overall look of your wedding. Guests’ attire can affect how formal or relaxed a wedding appears to be. With that in mind, is it appropriate to dictate a dress code to the people you invite? This is certainly something you are allowed to do, but it is not a step every couple takes. If you do want to ask guests to style themselves a certain way, it is important to be as clear as possible about your preference. (more…)

Professional Photo By: A. Gamble Photo

It is an understatement to point out that brides tend to be busy on their wedding day. In the hours before your ceremony begins, you will want to focus on preparing yourself, while also trying to make sure everything is arranged properly before guests show up. Because you can safely assume your focus will be elsewhere – and because your appearance is supposed to be saved for the ceremony – you can be understandably anxious about how your guests will be greeted. Because Texas Old Town provides sixteen hours of venue access, and dressing rooms for the bridal party and groom’s party, you can make sure everything is in place before people arrive, and you can even arrange a special welcome for people when they show up! (more…)

Professional Photo By: Harper Blankenship

While couples tend to stay busy during their engagement period, the day of your wedding can be particularly hectic. With so many responsibilities to handle in a relatively short period, it can be easy for you to overlook certain responsibilities that need to be addressed. It is important to take the time and work out your wedding day responsibilities, as well as those responsibilities you will want to delegate to people in your wedding party. Fortunately, you can also count on the amenities provided by our venue to make your wedding day easier! While all of our couples have access to dedicated support, you can enjoy even more assistance with our All-Inclusive Wedding Package, which provides many same-day services from our venue. (more…)

Professional Photo By: Regalia Photography

While wedding decorations can take many different forms, floral arrangements are closely identified with these special events. Flowers will almost certainly appear in more than just your bouquets and boutonnieres – centerpieces and other important decorations tend to have them as well. With your floral arrangements, you can incorporate your wedding colors into your event while also adding something organic and lovely into your celebration. They also provide remarkable versatility, as arrangements can be included in both formal wedding events and laid-back, DIY-inspired wedding events. When it comes to selecting the right floral arrangements, and working them into your overall decorations, the right florist can provide crucial support. Your choices can also be affected by the time of year when you host your wedding, as different flowers will be available depending on the season. (more…)

Professional Photo By: Photos By Yaz

Making decisions about who goes on your guest list, and who goes without an invitation to your wedding, can be uncomfortable. Couples who want to keep their wedding small, or those who just want their event to feel as formal as possible, will sometimes decide to make their wedding a child-free affair. There are real benefits to this decision. One advantage is that it can free up more invitations for more people. You can also find that everyone is more comfortable at the reception when there are only adults at your event. With that said, you will find yourself in the uncomfortable position of asking families to secure babysitting services so that the kids stay behind. Bringing this up may be awkward, but it is important to be as clear as possible so no one shows up with kids in tow at your event! (more…)