Karol W.

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The Blog has Moved to our Website

Karol W. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 9:33 pm
Dallas Wedding Planner is excited to announce the reveal of our updated website and blog.  We have spent many hours during the month of November working on the update to provide the brides of Dallas ...
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The Blog has Moved to our Website

Karol W. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 9:30 pm
Dallas Wedding Planner is excited to announce the reveal of our updated website and blog.  We have spent many hours during the month of November working on the update to provide the brides of Dallas ...
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Fall Weddings Cake from InStyle Weddings

Karol W. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 1:53 pm
Have you had a chance to look at the Fall 2009 issue of InStyle Weddings?  There are some great fall wedding cakes to draw inspiration from.  Here are our favorites. Take the Cake, Chicago, Illinoi...
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Dallas Wedding Planner Interview with Celebrity Wedding Planner, David Tutera

Karol W. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 10:29 am
Dallas Wedding Planner is excited this morning to share with you our interview with celebrity wedding planner, David Tutuera. You can see David on the WE network each week on the show, My Fair Wedding...
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Ecru Save the Date Card with a Beautiful Scroll Design

Karol W. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 5:56 am
Here’s a Ecru Save the Date Card that is perfect for the modern couple. The card combines the beauty of a traditional scroll design with a contemporary artistic twist. The design here is printed in...
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Menu Card Idea for your Wedding Reception

Karol W. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 10:16 am
We usually see a square or rectangular menu card at wedding receptions, so when I ran across this menu card on Wedding Style Guide, it definitely jumped out at me.  I love the circle shape that com...
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David Tutera at Stonebriar Mall this Saturday, November 14th

Karol W. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 10:08 am
Calling all brides to the mall on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Come out to Stonebriar Centre in Frisco to join WE tv’s David Tutera, celebrity event and wedding planner and star of hit original seri...
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The Second Issue of Southern Weddings coming out this Week

Karol W. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 5:45 am
There are many wedding magazines on the shelves these days and some times as a bride it is difficult to know which magazine to purchase.  Well, let me tell you one of Dallas Wedding Planner’s f...
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Changes to come to the Blog

Karol W. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 1:29 pm
To our loyal readers, we are in the process of many updates.  Updates to the Dallas Wedding Planner website and updates to the blogs.  We are in the process of merging this blog with our Something B...
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Pantone Spring 2010 colors help bring inspiration to your wedding day

Karol W. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 3:03 pm
If you are planning your spring wedding now and trying to decide on your color palette, be sure and check out the Spring 2010 Pantone color chart.  The color combinations might give you some inspirat...
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Tell us your favorite wedding magazine

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 7:34 am
If you are like most brides to be, your coffee table or bedside table is filled with wedding magazines while you are planning your special day. Your free time can become assumed with reading all of th...
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Invitations 101: 5 Ways to Word a Save the Date Card

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 6:48 am
The save the date card is the first official announcement of your wedding date. This card – sometimes sent as a postcard to reduce costs – can be casual. For consistency, it’s nice t...
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Cute holiday cards you can personalize

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 9:04 am
You are probably super busy planning your wedding but don’t forget about your Christmas cards.  It’s getting that time of the year to purchase your holiday cards. Your wedding guests will...
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Update on Ivanka Trump wedding

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 8:34 am
The wedding day of Ivanka Trump is quickly approaching. Next Sunday, October 25th, Ivanka Trump will marry the publisher of the New York Observer, Jared Kushner in an Orthodox Jewish ceremony.  She w...
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Real Wedding: Tifani and Russell's Destination Wedding

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 6:21 am
Dallas Wedding Planner is excited to start a new week featuring the real wedding of Tifani and Russell. This great destination wedding took place in Tulum, Mexico on June 23, 2009. Here’s our in...
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Time to organize your business

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 6:29 pm
The weather is finally cooling off here in Dallas and that signals it is time to re-organize your business on my calendar.  I always feel like even though the fall is a super busy time, it is the bes...
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Invitation Inspiration: Ecru Invitation wrapped in mocha brown paper

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 6:55 am
Shopping for your wedding invitation? Here’s another pretty wedding invitation called wrapped in mocha. This ecru invitation features your invitation wording and tucks neatly into a mocha pocke...
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Is your mom looking for her dress for your wedding?

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 7:39 am
Over the years, I have worked with many bride’s moms who struggled with finding a dress for their daughter’s wedding. This is a Lela Rose bridesmaid dress style 2760 but I think it could m...
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Invitation Inspiration: Your names in bold print

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 6:30 am
Make a bold statement about your wedding day with this white invitation card featuring your names and ampersand printed at the top. The color of the ampersand will change with the choice of your backg...
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Inspiration: Lollicakes Company offers cake on a stick

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 6:57 am
Brides are continually looking for something different to do for their wedding reception. While attending a recent wedding conference, I had the opportunity to meet Lollicakes Company.  They offer ca...
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Inspiration: Floral swag for your ceremony rows

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 6:07 am
Brides are often looking for a way to decorate the ceremony rows.  We most often see a floral bouquet on the first couple of rows to designate the family pews. We saw this floral option on Martha Ste...
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Congratulations to Tony and Ty, the big winners of the Dancing the Brides competition

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 7:01 am
If you are a Dancing with the Stars fan, love weddings and live in Big D, you will be excited for Tonya and Ty. Brides magazine’s recently completed their Dancing with the Brides competition, i...
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Our favorite Lela Rose bridesmaid dresses

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 6:11 am
Today, Something Blue continues to features some of the great work of designer, Lela Rose.  She has a good selection of bridesmaid’s dresses to suit many different tastes and styles.  Here are...
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Setting standards in your business

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 6:47 am
Letting your customers set your standards is a dangerous game, because the race to the bottom is pretty easy to win. Setting your own standards–and living up to them–is a better way to pro...
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Native Texas Designer, Lela Rose offers wonderful gown options for today's bride

Karol W. posted an article on - Oct 2, 2009, 10:50 pm
There are so many wedding dress options available for a bride these days.  It can be a daunting task to find the “perfect” dress.  Today we wanted to feature a Texas native designer, Lel...
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Weddings in Las Vegas

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 7:09 am
Last week was a great week in Las Vegas as we attended the  Wedding MBA Conference. We had the opportunity to meet wedding professionals from all around the world and hear some great speakers.  One ...
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A great time at the Roots, Dallas Wedding Planner Training Program

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 4:10 pm
Dallas Wedding Planner completed their last session for 2009 of the Roots, Dallas Wedding Planner Training Program.  We want to thank the Hyatt Place Dallas/Park Central for the great service they ga...
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Invitations 101: 30 Ways to Word Your Wedding Invitation

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 9:36 pm
With today’s complex family structures and new models of marriage, deciding how to word a wedding invitation (or reply card or save the date card) can be daunting. Gone are the days when the bri...
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Going green with your wedding invitations

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 8:16 am
Green weddings are becoming more popular these days.  If you are wanting to decrease the impact of your event on the planet – and there are many ways to do it! One of those ways in through your...
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Getting ready for the last 2009 Roots workshop

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 10:03 am
We are getting ready today for the last workshop for 2009 for Roots, the Dallas Wedding Planner Training Program.  We have some new material to be shared with these group of women so I always find th...
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Finding a beautiful bouquet for your wedding day

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 9:21 am
I think of the wedding bouquet as an accessory.  I believe it is as important to the complete look of the wedding ensemble for the bride as is the jewelry and the shoes she is wearing. This beautifu...
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Bring your personality out in your shoe choice for your wedding day

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 8:25 am
Dallas Wedding Planner loves shoe images from a bride’s wedding day. Today’s bride are becoming more and more creative with their wedding day shoe choices.  Boring white shoes are definit...
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Featured this week on WeddingChannel.com

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 9:56 am
Dallas Wedding Planner is excited this week that our Something Blue blog is being featured on WeddingChannel.com. We recently won the bridal blog award from WeddingChannel.com for Best Regional Weddin...
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Etiquette 101: Invitation Word Choice

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 7:32 am
Invitations should be ordered well in advance so you can send them out eight weeks before the day (you can send save-the-date cards six months in advance). They should be in the name of the bride̵...
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Vera Wang 2010 collection gorgeous as always

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 7:02 am
... tulles and silks along with ribbons, buttons and bows. They are gorgeous as always.  Our Vera Wang favorite picks of the 2010 collection are Diedre ... on the gown! The gown on the right i...
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Wedding vows to cherish on your wedding day

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 9:23 am
This reminds me a the start of some wonderful wedding vows. If you are in the process of writing your own wedding vows at this time, hopefully you can gain some inspiration from these words…R...
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Quote: Quality of Service

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 8:52 am
“Poor quality is remembered long after low prices are forgotten.”   (via@jasonfried) I so totally agree with this statement. If I receive poor service, I remember it far longer and the p...
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Enjoy your long weekend.

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 6, 2009, 5:02 pm
Wedding professionals and brides alike, enjoy your nice long weekend!  I will actually be laboring the majority of the holiday Labor Day weekend.  There is much to catch up on and much to get ready ...
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Brides, get your free bridal magazine from Get Married

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 2, 2009, 9:50 pm
Brides, be sure you sign up to get a free wedding magazine from Get Married. first issue will be coming out in October 2009. Posted in Wedding Magazines, Wedding Resources Tagged: Dallas brides, dal...
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Final week to sign up for the Roots, Dallas Wedding Planner Training Program.

Karol W. posted an article on - Sep 2, 2009, 3:35 pm
Friday is the last day to sign up for the Roots, Dallas Wedding Planner Training Program in Dallas, Texas.  This is a comprehensive 3 day workshop to be held on September 18 – 20th, at the Hyat...
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Vendor Interview: Let's Talk to Mood Swings Entertainment

Karol W. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 6:17 am
Today, Dallas Wedding Planner and the Wedding Industry Insider is excited to share another vendor interview,  Mood Swings Entertainment with you.  After doing wedding planning for ten years, I recog...
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It is time to tell everyone about the big wedding date.

Karol W. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 7:17 am
Once the ring goes on the finger, you want to tell everyone about the great news. What better way to do that, then to send out save the date notices to your family and friends.  That way they can joi...
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Poll: Where are your brides cutting back?

Karol W. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 6:04 am
Dallas Wedding Planner thanks you for giving us your input. Posted in Advice from other Wedding Professionals Tagged: wedding budget, Wedding Poll
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A stylish blue aqua and pewter invitation for your wedding

Karol W. posted an article on - Aug 25, 2009, 8:33 am
Are you hunting for the perfect wedding invitation? The unmistakable style of this white invitation is sure to leave a lasting impression. A decorative monogram design adds the perfect touch of class...
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Inspiration: Menu Card

Karol W. posted an article on - Aug 25, 2009, 6:37 am
For those of you who know me well or who have worked with me with on a wedding reception, know I have this thing about napkins and how they are folded. I stumbled across this image on Tara GuerardR...
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Real Wedding: Shelly and Faulkner

Karol W. posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 9:05 am
Dallas Wedding Planner loves the work of Polito Weddings so it is a delight to share the work of Andrea Polito and a wedding she shot at the Dallas Arboretum. The wedding of Shelly and Faulkner was ex...
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Vendor Interview with Wendy Krispin Caterer

Karol W. posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 8:39 am
Today the Wedding Industry Insider and Dallas Wedding Planner is featuring an interview with Wendy Krispin Caterer. Join us for the discussion and learn more about this great company in Dallas for you...
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Two Mad Men actresses to be married

Karol W. posted an article on - Aug 20, 2009, 6:19 pm
For all of you Mad Men fans who love weddings, two of the actresses of the hit show AMC Mad Men are getting married. Christina Hendricks who plays Joan Holloway on the show is getting married on Octob...
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New iPhone application by Modern Luxury to help plan your honeymoon

Karol W. posted an article on - Aug 19, 2009, 9:22 pm
Brides, if you are an iPhone lover as am I, take a look at this new app, Guides by Modern Luxury.  Their new application provides you with their insider’s source for the hottest restaurants, ba...
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Looking forward to watching Behind the Bash with Giada

Karol W. posted an article on - Aug 18, 2009, 4:40 pm
There are a ton of wedding shows on television these days.  Most of these I don’t really care for or find anything new and fresh worth watching.  However, I am interested in seeing the Food Ne...
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