Professional Photo By: Tony And Elena Smith Photography

As exciting as it is to have everyone present for your ceremony, your wedding reception can make a meaningful impact on your guests. The reception lets you celebrate your marriage with the people you are close to, and it gives you the chance to thank them for their presence with a lovely dinner and party. Planning the meal for your reception can be intimidating, as there are several logistical issues you have to confront. How should you arrange your guests? What will you serve, and in what way will you serve it? Pretty much every couple faces these questions, and there are no “right” answers – this is your event, and you should look for the arrangement that feels right for you and your guests. (more…)

Professional Photo By: Tony And Elena Smith Photography

What should people wear to your wedding? Are you and your partner encouraging families to attend, or will you ask that people leave their kids at home? When it comes to making details of your wedding known to guests, you need to concern yourself with more than just the date and time of your event. Unfortunately, it can feel difficult to fit in details about the formality of your event, and your preferences on who, exactly, is welcome, into your invitations. With that said, you have other resources to effectively communicate with people. Many couples use their wedding website to provide important information that is too detailed, or just not the right fit, for their invitations and save the date notices. Of course, it is worth noting that the people you invite are people you know – when in doubt, reaching out directly can be valuable. (more…)

Professional Photo By: A. Gamble Photo

So you decided to showcase your creativity and craftiness by planning a DIY wedding. This approach is a popular one – in addition to making unique decorations, you can exhibit a rustic charm that can appeal to so many people. What you need to do now is start figuring out how to turn your wedding vision into reality. While making your own wedding decorations can save you money, it can be more demanding of your time. If you are not careful, it can also start to feel overwhelming, as you will need to make sure everything looks great in time for your special day. One of the most important things you can do is take time to plan out everything you need, and figure out how you can make the most impressive decorations, while avoiding unnecessary stress and time constraints. (more…)

Professional Photo By: A. Gamble Photo

Budgeting your time and attention will be important throughout your efforts to plan your wedding. With that said, effective time management is arguably most important on the day itself, where you will need to have everyone and everything prepared in time for your ceremony. The right professional support can make an important difference when it comes to your setup. Fortunately, the all inclusive wedding package from Texas Old Town includes setup and tear down services on your wedding day. Of course, you also need to make sure everyone in your wedding party is ready. Having professional stylists on hand can help, as they can work quickly to have everyone’s hair and makeup looking great in time for the walk down the aisle. (more…)