The Original Runner Company Sale!
The Original Runner Company, used by many from average budget to celebrities, is running a sale for up to 25% off! We thought we’d post this so you can take advantage. Hurry! It’s only good until December 15th.
Peaches on Par Stationery
So how did we put together everything for the Peaches on Par photo shoot for Brides of North Texas? Well, we want to show you and give you information on how much each project would cost. To start at the beginning of our photo shoot details, we should start with the first thing any guest sees… the invitation. All of the stationery in our shoot was provided by Chelsea from Southern Fried Paper. She was key to helping us pull together the elements we wanted for the theme “Peaches on Par”. She started with organizing ideas, from the crest of the invitation to the banners for the card titles. We had already chosen our color scheme, so we turned over our ideas (including asking for something with argyle print) and Chelsey got to work. With only a couple of drafts, she was able to pull together the look quickly and with such detail. We were impressed!
The invitation was flat printed on 100% cotton letterpress paper with the custom crest. The envelope was lined with gilded argyle paper (loved it!). For an invitation printed like this, Chelsey says they would start at $2.25 per piece. The argyle paper depends on the quantity you get and the price adjusts based on the paper you choose for the lining.
Next, we wanted escort cards that looked like golf balls so we could attach them to wooden tees and set them out in wheat grass. She came up with a golf ball “print” to watermark the paper and make it look like the dimples on a golf ball. (It’s hard to see in the photo.) Then she selected the perfect fonts for the guest names and the table number. Finally, she filed the wooden tee a bit to get a groove and glued the card in. Since this is a little involved, she would probably charge $2 each.
When we first came up with this golf-type theme, we KNEW we had to have a golf flag for the table number. We sketched out the flag with a triangle shape and an image of a peach on it. Chelsey took it to another level with her sketch of a peach and the number abbreviation she added. We fell in love with it, and yes, we kept the flag and have it in our office. For a similar flag piece, Chelsea says these would be about $10 each. So worth it!
The final stationery touches were the tags on the peach pies and the label on the peach tea. The tags served as place cards and favor tags, attached to the peach pies at each of the place settings. Chelsea had the beautiful glass bottle for peach tea, so of course she created a label for it. By re-using the crest and banners from the invitations, she kept the theme going. The favor tags start at $1 each and the label for the peach tea would vary depending on size and quantity needed.
Other ways you could incorporate these elements would be to project your crest on the wall or dance floor during the reception, or perhaps use it as a graphic on the photo strips from a photo booth. Have you thought about the impression your invitations will give? Do you have any unique elements that you could carry through to escort cards, table numbers or favor tags?
Photos provided by Celina Gomez Photography. Stay tuned for more about the details on this shoot!
Shopping for Your Wedding Dress Online – Simply Bridal
Brides looking for beautiful, handmade wedding dresses now have a new option available: www.simplybridal.com. The site begins taking orders in July, and we have every reason to think the site will be a smash success. For starters, the website is beautiful. Staff photographers took all the photos on the site, so you don’t see the same, tired stock photography. The site itself is easy to navigate, with clear instructions regarding sizing, color choices and shipping options. And the wedding gowns are absolutely stunning. Simply Bridal hires only experienced seamstresses, and that experience is clearly on display. The dresses fit the models beautifully, with no strange gaps or seams, and the details on each and every dress are applied expertly. You can zoom right in on those details for a closer look.
For a limited time, Simply Bridal is offering our readers an additional 15 percent discount off their already low prices. Just type in the code “SaveBridal15″ in the code box at checkout. So what are you waiting for? Go check it out!
Wedding Video: Why Super 8mm?
Soulbox Productions is one of our favorite vendors to work with. David and Corbin truly care about their clients and always bring out the best in everyone they work with, which makes for great film. The editing they do is truly talented and thus, clients get an amazing wedding video. They offer different products, but one that I think they are know for is Super 8mm wedding films. Many of my clients have asked the question, “Why should we go with Super 8mm?” While this product is definitely only for some, I think the below video Soulbox put together gives the answer to this question. For this newly wed couple, Super 8mm was the way to capture their vintage wedding details in a timeless and classic way that was true to what they wanted for their wedding. They also describe the reasons why they wanted a video, when they had received feedback from others as to why they should not hire a videographer. Many couples choose to cut out a wedding videographer to help with the budget, but in my opinion, a video captures a wedding day like no other. Plus, the video is not just for the couple, but for their future children to watch the marriage of their parents. What more reason do you need?
All your Wedding Budget questions answered!
Pure Luxe Bridal has asked us to join them Tuesday night, June 21st, for a bit of a meet and greet with brides. We’ll be there from 6-8pm (yes, they are staying open late) to answer any questions related to wedding budget for free! This will be very casual, just stop by sometime during the two hours and ask away! We’ll have some handouts for you that include info like what vendors charge and what other brides are spending, so you’ll definitely get some great knowledge. Pure Luxe may be running some deals during these two hours too, so you’ll want to do some dress shopping too. You don’t want to miss out!
Where: Pure Luxe Bridal, 1506 N. Greenville Ave, Suite 220, Allen (map)
When: Tuesday, June 21st, 6-8pm
Cost: FREE!
Special from Flashbox Photography
Sometimes we get emails about specials vendors are running, so we’ve decided to post them here for you. Here’s a special from Flashbox Photography, thanks Tony! Hurry though, this one expires January 28th.
How to Find Your Wedding Photographer
With so many wedding photographers out there, how do you choose the perfect one for your wedding? With so many variables of experience, education, photography style, equipment, products and services offered and of course, price, how can you possibly choose! Well, Don Mamone has endeavored to answer these questions for you. He’s done it before and now he’s making it even better by partnering with Edison’s and producing an info session called “Shades of Gray”. The session is free to attend and will be held on November 16th from 7-9pm. Don Mamone Photography is one of our faves and we highly recommend attending this session before making any decisions regarding your wedding photographer! Click on the picture below for more details.
TPC Craig Ranch Bridal Show
Are you getting married or know someone else that is engaged? Then mark your calendars for November 6th because the Craig Ranch Bridal Show is here! As one of our absolutely favorite venues, this is one bridal show we want everyone to see. Christina Degelia, the Special Event and Catering Manager of TPC at Craig Ranch, has amazing taste and hand-picks her preferred vendors based on their level of skill and customer service. Even if you already have a venue, it’s worth the visit to meet the quality vendors she chooses to promote. (Yes, we’re included on her preferred vendor list, which is why we know how hard it is to get on and stay there! This is NOT a paid list.) This is a great opportunity to visit this beautiful space, taste their delicious food and experience their high-end quality service. There will be door prizes, cake, dance lessons and everything in-between (even cigar rolling for the Grooms!). Admission is free but only by ticket or RSVP. Contact Wendy or Candace to reserve your ticket. To RSVP, email Christina your contact information and wedding date to christinadegelia@pgatourtpc.com and tell her you heard about the show from Each & Every Detail We hope to see you there!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Calligraphy Classes at Paper and Chocolate
One of our absolutely favorite stores, Paper and Chocolate, is now offering calligraphy classes! Every Thursday night in May, calligrapher Donna Sabolovic will be teaching from 6:30-9:00 p.m. She will teach Beginning Copperplate during this four week class. The class fee is $80 and an addition $20 is required for supplies, which Donna will provide.
You’ll need to sign up soon since there is a limited amount of space. Contact Vicki at Paper and Chocolate by visiting the store or call at 214 357 2737. The store is located at 5460 West Lovers Lane, Suite 236 in Dallas, directly behind the Inwood Theater. I highly recommend going by in person as it is SO worth it.
Why is a good DJ so important?
Many, many times I hear the statement “I found a DJ for $500 at the bridal show and I think we will go with him”. When I hear this, my first question is why that DJ? Almost always when they say this first sentence, the next sentence is “because we don’t want to pay too much for the DJ”. While I can of course understand the need to be frugal, this is probably the number one mistake I see clients make when it comes to choosing the DJ for their wedding reception.
A wedding DJ (disc jockey) has become so much more than the person who stands behind the speakers and plays music. When choosing your DJ, keep in mind that this is your master of ceremonies. This person will guide you and your guests through the wonderful reception you have planned, from introducing you and your new husband, to letting your guests know when the food is served, to entertaining them and keeping them on the dance floor into the late night. Their skills behind the microphone and choosing music is truly a talent.
Think about it: the DJ is the one wedding vendor who can literally drive your guests out of the building. Yes, the food could be bad, but that just means everyone will be picking up another meal on the way home. If your DJ is horrible, they can literally have your guests fleeing from the event and of course, it will definitely be the talk at the water cooler the next morning. Consider this comment one of my clients left on Facebook when discussing the garter toss: “I was at a wedding and the DJ does the screeching music stop and goes ‘Whoa, slow down buddy! She’s not gonna like that speed later tonight!’”. Is that really what you want your guests to be talking about the next morning?
Consider more than the price when choosing the entertainment for your wedding. Look for a personality, attitude and knowledge of music that matches the ambiance you want to create for your special day. Think about what value you would place on the mood you want to create, then look at the investment cost the DJ is asking of you. You will not regret your choice if you take all of these details account and balance them according to your needs.
Happy Planning!