As your wedding date approaches, you can find yourself with more responsibilities, and more tasks to manage. On Sunday, January 27, you can take advantage of a great opportunity to plan your wedding look at our Bridal Garage Sale! During this special one day event, future brides can look through items that they need for their wedding, and talk to former brides offering these items up for sale. This can be a great opportunity for anyone looking to sell gently used items, or for those in search of materials to decorate their wedding spaces. (more…)
Properly Thanking Your Guests And Wedding Party Members
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When you stand at the altar and exchange vows, you can appreciate the sight of so many friends and family watching you share this moment with your partner. Whether you have a large gathering, or an intimate affair, your guests can help make your wedding day feel truly special. Traditionally, you can share gratitude with your guests by giving small favors. Your wedding party can receive larger gifts, to signify their roles in helping you make your special day happen. Of course, one form of thanks is more literal than others – you are expected to show appreciation for your guests with thank-you notes acknowledging the gifts they provided. (more…)
What Should I Add To My Outdoor Ceremony Space?
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When you have access to a beautiful outdoor ceremony space, you can be impressed by the setting’s look without added decorations. Of course, you should remember that the right pieces do more than just improve on your surroundings. You can introduce your wedding colors with your decorations, and give your ceremony space a look that separates it from other events. You can find that relatively small touches are all you need to make the most of your surroundings on your wedding day. If you prefer, you can even add to the personalizing effect of your decorations by using DIY pieces! (more…)
These Tips Can Help You Find The Right Wedding Vendors
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Your wedding vendors can help you turn your idea for a perfect wedding into reality! Various professionals in the field of wedding services can take on your catering needs, serve your drinks, and help you and your venue space look terrific. Of course, there is one challenge that awaits you – making sure you find the right people for your needs. When you give yourself enough time, and know what questions to ask, you can have an easier time locating your ideal vendors. You can also look for dependable people by checking out our list of preferred vendors. (more…)
Tips To Help You Make The Most Of Your Reception Traditions
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While your wedding reception can be a less formal, and less structured, event than your ceremony, there are still some key traditions you and your partner can honor. You can share a first dance together, and dance with your respective parents. You can also make time for wedding toasts, throw the bouquet, and cut your first piece of cake together. As fun as these events are, it can sometimes be difficult to incorporate them into a reception – with the right planning, you can avoid running into complications that impact your reception event. (more…)
Be Prepared To Handle Wedding Day Surprises
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Arriving at the day of your wedding can be a relief, but it can also be a new source of stress. On the one hand, all of your efforts to prepare for this day are set to pay off. On the other hand, you can feel like there is no more time to address any problems or concerns that arise. What can you do to help protect your wedding day from unexpected issues? When it comes to small matters, a wedding day survival kit can be a crucial ally. Having the materials you need to address small problems with a dress, a headache, or any other issue can be meaningful. Your wedding party is also available to help – they can step in and address troubles while you prepare for your ceremony. (more…)
Making The Most Of Your Rehearsal Dinner Experience
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Your rehearsal dinner can serve many functions. You can greet your gathering family, offer a nice meal to your wedding party, and invite guests who travel to join you as a way of thanking them for their effort to attend your wedding. Of course, out of all the functions a rehearsal dinner can serve, there is one particularly important aspect of this event – traditionally, it is the last time you and your partner will see each other before your ceremony. After going through the rehearsal, you can enjoy a lovely dining experience by hosting the dinner at Texas Old Town. (more…)
Find Great Wedding Decorations At Our Bridal Garage Sale!
Where can you go to find the sort of decorations that can make your wedding ceremony and reception spaces stand out? How can you create a great look for your wedding day without putting a strain on your budget? During the special Bridal Garage Sale at Texas Old Town, you can look through the many quality items brides have used in their weddings, and enjoy terrific deals that help you do more for your special day, while paying less! This is also a great opportunity for recent brides to earn money while helping someone else work on their wedding. This event is being held on the morning of Sunday, January 27. (more…)
Selecting The Right Accessories For Your Bridal Gown
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You have the perfect bridal gown, and you have your wedding look with your hair and makeup stylists planned. While your look can be nearly complete at this point, the right accessories can help you finalize your appearance before you walk down the aisle. As you look for what you should wear on your wedding day, remember that the right piece can help tie together your appearance, but too many accessories can be distracting. You can also think about providing matching accessories for your bridesmaids to wear, to help complete their look. (more…)
The Benefits That Come With Nontraditional Wedding Dates
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Many couples feel like they have to find a wedding date that fits certain criteria. They feel that their event must be on a Saturday, and that they should plan to host it in the late spring or early summer. If you free yourself from this mindset, you can discover great advantages that come with nontraditional wedding dates. This kind of flexible thinking can be valuable. By planning a fall or winter wedding, or by selecting a wedding date outside of Saturday, you can look forward to exciting benefits! (more…)