Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jul 20, 2010, 11:00 am
Brides, are you still looking for your wedding gown? Well, mark your calendar for this weekend and come out to the Brides Against Breast Cancer charity wedding gown sale. The sale features hundreds of beautiful gowns donated by manufacturers, designers, retailers and individuals ranging from $199 a...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jul 19, 2010, 8:33 pm
Will your wedding have a unique theme or be stylish?  Either vintage, DIY, retro, hip, or handcrafted? Sakura Photo is offering the chance to have your wedding photographed for free. The contest is open to couples holding their wedding in or around Dallas or Miami, Florida. The wedding must have...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jul 19, 2010, 11:08 am
We love flowers so we are thrilled to welcome Haute Events & Floral Design as a new advertiser to Dallas Wedding Planner.  Flowers can make such a dramatic change to the appearance of a room. They can transform a space so the beautiful display flowers make on a bride’s wedding day can be unfo...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jul 16, 2010, 9:23 am
For those of you who are inviting grade school children to your wedding reception, it is always a challenge for their parents to keep them occupied so they stay put in their chairs.  Well, leave it to Martha Stewart to come up with a idea for those kiddos. It’s a “I Spy” game card...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jul 15, 2010, 9:19 am
Have you picked up your summer 2010 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings? You can get inspired with the many DIY items in the magazine. One of the items that we wanted to share with you, is a doily being a charger. How simple is this idea? Of course, the real trick to making this look great to to have t...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jul 13, 2010, 9:31 am
This week and next week we are sharing some great DIY items for your wedding day. Today we are featuring a DIY done by a bride captured by wedding photographer, QWeddings. How cute are they?  A custom tambourine with the bride and groom’s initials and wedding date to shake during the song ...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jul 12, 2010, 9:30 am
During July we thought we would share with your some great DIY projects that you could implement in your wedding to give it some personality and style.  Today we are featuring patterned fabric seating cards from Martha Stewart. When we saw these, we fell in love with them and wanted to start planni...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - Jul 12, 2010, 9:30 am
During July we thought we would share with your some great DIY projects that you could implement in your wedding to give it some personality and style.  Today we are featuring patterned fabric seating cards from Martha Stewart. When we saw these, we fell in love with them and wanted to start planni...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jul 10, 2010, 9:27 am
We have many wedding bouquets that can be seen on our website in our Real Brides section.  We pulled some of those great floral bouquets for you to see today as additional inspiration for your wedding planning. Row 1 ~ 1st Image: Andrea Polito Photography, Florist: The Wildflower ~ 2nd Ima...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jul 9, 2010, 9:07 am
I don’t know about you but I believe flowers seem to bring happiness and beauty to a mundane day.  Weddings are certainly not ordinary and the day should be celebrated with lots of excitement and beauty.  The wedding bouquets featured today taken by Nine Photography do just that – cele...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jul 8, 2010, 8:51 am
Are you looking for yellow wedding bouquets?  Today’s bouquets will be featuring that color scheme.  Enjoy the vibrant colors represented in each of the wedding day florals. The first bouquet was taken by Crosswhite Photography. The next three images were taken by Nine Photography. We love ...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jul 7, 2010, 9:40 am
We continue our “Pretty Petals” series today with a variety of wedding bouquets of various flower combination and colors. Our first three wedding bouquet images are by Allison Davis Photography. We love the small pop of blue in the first bouquet to give the bride her “something blu...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jul 6, 2010, 9:23 am
Some brides opt to have an all white bouquet. Today Dallas Wedding Planner is sharing with you three beautiful white bouquets to inspire you as your plan your floral decor.  White flowers come in different shades; paper white, cream and ivory. A classic white bouquet works well in all seasons and i...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jul 5, 2010, 9:38 am
The summer months are full of color everywhere and how exciting it is to go to a wedding and see the pop of color surrounding you on the bride and groom’s wedding day. This week we are celebrating bouquets and the gracefulness they have in our series called, “Pretty Petals”.  A br...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 24, 2010, 9:22 am
Texas couples have fun as you can see in these photos of this bride and groom.  This couple, Nathan and Katie ended up leaving their wedding ceremony in an ice cream truck and serving their guests some ice cream. How cute is this? These adorable fun images were taken by Dallas wedding photographer,...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 23, 2010, 9:24 am
If you are planning a fall wedding and trying to decide about centerpieces, we saw this idea on Martha Stewart (go, Martha) and thought this would be pretty as a centerpiece on the reception tables. Placing pumpkins and squashes sculpted into vases filled with fall flowers on the clear cake stands s...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 21, 2010, 3:05 pm
This Friday, June 25, 2010 is the last day to register for the upcoming July 9 – 11, 2010 Roots Dallas Wedding Planner Training Program.  If you are new to your wedding planning business and struggling with setting up your business, interviewing brides and setting your fee structure, then thi...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - Jun 21, 2010, 3:05 pm
This Friday, June 25, 2010 is the last day to register for the upcoming July 9 – 11, 2010 Roots Dallas Wedding Planner Training Program.  If you are new to your wedding planning business and struggling with setting up your business, interviewing brides and setting your fee structure, then thi...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - Jun 21, 2010, 11:15 am
We are excited this week to welcome a new advertiser, McCarthy Studios to Dallas Wedding Planner. After working with brides for a decade, we know so often the wedding day flies by and the actual moments of the day can become a blur. Your photographs and your video provide you with the opportunity to...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 21, 2010, 9:33 am
We love waking up on a Monday morning and featuring a fabulous Texas wedding on Dallas Wedding Planner. Thanks to johnhweddingpix we we are featuring the wedding of Misty and Dean. They were married at the T bar D Ranch north of Justin, Texas. Everything about this wedding shouts “Texas”...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 20, 2010, 1:34 pm
We are excited this week to welcome a new advertiser, McCarthy Studios to Dallas Wedding Planner. After working with brides for a decade, we know so often the wedding day flies by and the actual moments of the day can become a blur. Your photographs and your video provide you with the opportunity to...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 18, 2010, 9:28 am
As we celebrate our Fathers this weekend, we think of the special moments that a bride has with her Dad.  The first time he sees her in her wedding gown, the moment before he walks her down the aisle to “give away” his little girl, to the special Father/Daughter dance moment on the danc...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 17, 2010, 10:43 pm
Dallas Wedding Planner is thrilled to welcome Crosswhite Photography to our website. Crosswhite Photography ensures a fresh and genuine take on wedding photography, making those moments last forever. Whether engagements, bridals, or the big event you can relax and enjoy your time in front of the cam...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 17, 2010, 9:41 am
Today is our last day for our wedding ring series called, “Rock This”. These gorgeous items of jewelry have a history that spans many centuries throughout the world. Throughout history, men felt no reason to be burdened by symbols of marriage and commitment. Even after modern thinking ou...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 16, 2010, 9:01 am
Today, Dallas Wedding Planner is featuring our favorite “fun” wedding ring images. As you will be able to see from each of these images captured for these Dallas wedding photographers, they enjoyed showing off the bride and groom’s wedding rings in a fun and different way. A littl...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 15, 2010, 9:01 am
Today is Part 2 of our “Rock This” wedding ring series. During Colonial times, all items of jewelry in the United States were prohibited due to their apparent moral worthlessness. Instead, a thimble was given as a token of love and as a pledge of eternal togetherness. However, after they...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 14, 2010, 9:59 am
Today, the wedding ring symbolizes a promise of never-ending love, devotion, and loyalty. It is a physical representation of our wedding vows. The history of the wedding ring was not always quite as romantic though. The wedding ring is a circle and this was the symbol of eternity for the Egyptians...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 9, 2010, 9:55 am
If you are hunting for a new perfume for your wedding day or even for your bridesmaids, you might want to take a look at Nicole Miller’s newest perfume that has hit the shelves. We got the pretty bottle in our mail and loved the design. The scent mixes fruit, floral, and woody notes for a bol...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 8, 2010, 9:38 am
We recently had the opportunity to interview Sue McCarty of West Side Travel Services. Sue is a destination wedding and honeymoon specialist.  There are many travel decisions to be made whether it is for your honeymoon or your destination wedding. It is always so beneficial to work with someone who...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - Jun 8, 2010, 9:38 am
We recently had the opportunity to interview Sue McCarty of West Side Travel Services. Sue is a destination wedding and honeymoon specialist.  There are many travel decisions to be made whether it is for your honeymoon or your destination wedding. It is always so beneficial to work with someone who...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - Jun 7, 2010, 9:55 am
Wedding pictures hold some of the happiest memories of a lifetime, so be sure you consider all the angles when preparing to be photographed on the big day. In the weeks and months leading up to the wedding. Plan your procedures ahead. It’s easy to get caught up in the craziness of tastings, fitti...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 7, 2010, 9:55 am
Wedding pictures hold some of the happiest memories of a lifetime, so be sure you consider all the angles when preparing to be photographed on the big day. In the weeks and months leading up to the wedding. Plan your procedures ahead. It’s easy to get caught up in the craziness of tastings, fitti...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 4, 2010, 9:38 am
Ann Taylor has many dress options for your bridesmaids. Here’s a cute timeless sleeveless bridesmaid dress in silk with a front and back scoop neckline. It’s a dress that your girls can wear again and won’t end up in the back of their closet. The dress comes in several options. He...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - Jun 4, 2010, 9:38 am
Ann Taylor has many dress options for your bridesmaids. Here’s a cute timeless sleeveless bridesmaid dress in silk with a front and back scoop neckline. It’s a dress that your girls can wear again and won’t end up in the back of their closet. The dress comes in several options. He...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - Jun 3, 2010, 9:15 am
Purple has been a popular wedding color for many years, from a lavender tone to a royal purple.  Today, Dallas Wedding Planner is sharing a purple color story board for those brides out there thinking of using purple for their wedding day. We have paired a deep purple with pink for a beautiful comb...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 3, 2010, 9:15 am
Purple has been a popular wedding color for many years, from a lavender tone to a royal purple.  Today, Dallas Wedding Planner is sharing a purple color story board for those brides out there thinking of using purple for their wedding day. We have paired a deep purple with pink for a beautiful comb...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - Jun 1, 2010, 9:24 am
Here’s a easy creative way to do place cards at your wedding reception in a different but fun way presented by Real Simple. Use either wooden or bamboo knitting needles and place them through the place cards and then place them in empty water glasses. Purchase a heavy card stock and place eac...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - Jun 1, 2010, 9:24 am
Here’s a easy creative way to do place cards at your wedding reception in a different but fun way presented by Real Simple. Use either wooden or bamboo knitting needles and place them through the place cards and then place them in empty water glasses. Purchase a heavy card stock and place eac...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - May 27, 2010, 9:45 am
Looking for something cute for your wedding? Take a look at these hand-lacquered cupcakes. Cute, huh?  They look almost yummy enough to eat. Each cupcake comes in a adorable box with a fun message card inside. How cute would these be as a wedding favor on your tables? You can opt to have a pair of...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - May 27, 2010, 9:45 am
Looking for something cute for your wedding? Take a look at these hand-lacquered cupcakes. Cute, huh?  They look almost yummy enough to eat. Each cupcake comes in a adorable box with a fun message card inside. How cute would these be as a wedding favor on your tables? You can opt to have a pair of...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - May 25, 2010, 2:45 pm
MagnetStreet Weddings just announced that we’re the winner in the Design Contest for Charity. We want to send out a BIG thank you to all our fans, followers, friends, family and Komen supporters across North Texas who took a moment to cast a vote for us! We got more than 146,000 votes! In true...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - May 25, 2010, 2:45 pm
MagnetStreet Weddings just announced that we’re the winner in the Design Contest for Charity. We want to send out a BIG thank you to all our fans, followers, friends, family and Komen supporters across North Texas who took a moment to cast a vote for us! We got more than 146,000 votes! In true...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - May 25, 2010, 9:43 am
We love living in Texas and celebrating Texas weddings except maybe in August when it is one hundred degrees outside.  Today Dallas Wedding Planner is featuring a great Texas wedding captured by Dallas wedding photographer, johnhweddingpix. Mike and Kacey were married at the Young Ranch north of Me...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - May 25, 2010, 9:43 am
We love living in Texas and celebrating Texas weddings except maybe in August when it is one hundred degrees outside.  Today Dallas Wedding Planner is featuring a great Texas wedding captured by Dallas wedding photographer, johnhweddingpix. Mike and Kacey were married at the Young Ranch north of Me...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - May 24, 2010, 9:06 am
J. Crew is opening up their first bridal boutique in New York on Tuesday, June 2, 2010.  How exciting. J. Crew has been offering some great wedding day attire lately so it’s fun they will have their own bridal store.  You will find wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, menswear, outfits for ki...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - May 24, 2010, 9:06 am
J. Crew is opening up their first bridal boutique in New York on Tuesday, June 2, 2010.  How exciting. J. Crew has been offering some great wedding day attire lately so it’s fun they will have their own bridal store.  You will find wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, menswear, outfits for ki...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - May 21, 2010, 9:05 am
We are excited to welcome Dallas Exotic Auto Rentals as a new advertiser to Dallas Wedding Planner. Normally as a bride, you are thinking of that great grand exit shot and you want a snazzy car in those photos that you will be looking at for a lifetime. Dallas Exotic Auto Rentals has some beautiful ...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - May 21, 2010, 9:05 am
We are excited to welcome Dallas Exotic Auto Rentals as a new advertiser to Dallas Wedding Planner. Normally as a bride, you are thinking of that great grand exit shot and you want a snazzy car in those photos that you will be looking at for a lifetime. Dallas Exotic Auto Rentals has some beautiful ...
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Karol W. posted an article on Industry Insider Blog - May 19, 2010, 12:10 pm
Do you feel lucky? The Collin County Event Professionals are giving away a free wedding to a deserving Collin County couple.   The wedding will be on November 7, 2010 in McKinney. The ceremony will be held at the Chapel at Chestnut Square with the wedding reception at the McKinney Performing Arts ...
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Karol W. posted an article on Something Blue - May 19, 2010, 6:18 am
Do you feel lucky? The Collin County Event Professionals are giving away a free wedding to a deserving Collin County couple.   The wedding will be on November 7, 2010 in McKinney. The ceremony will be held at the Chapel at Chestnut Square with the wedding reception at the McKinney Performing Arts ...
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