Happy Thanksgiving!

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As you celebrate Thanksgiving this year, please take some time to reflect on the many blessings in your life. Remember to express gratitude, not just for the big things that have happened to you this year, but even for the little blessings...the simple things.  Many times, we tend to forget about the simple things that truly make us happy!

We want to take this time to thank all of our wonderful clients, our industry friends and most importantly our loved ones.  It is with your support and your love and trust, which allows us to continue to do what we do.  Thank you...thank you...thank you!

All of us at A Day To Remember will be observing the Thanksgiving holiday, so we will close our office today at 3:00 p.m. and will be back in the office on Tuesday, December 3rd.  We will have limited access to email and only priority emails will receive an immediate response.

Have a wonderful holiday!  Gobble Gobble Gobble!

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{Wedding 101} The Revolution in Bridesmaid Dresses

{Written by Jessica Davis; Photo Credit:  Jessica Davis, Anahi Navarro Wedding Photography}

 

{We're excited to introduce the writings and musings of our newest addition to our DTR Family....Jessica Davis!  Please give her a warm welcome!}

 

Before I begin, I want to say how honored I am to be writing for “A Day to Remember’s” blog. I cannot express how excited I am to begin this new chapter as an intern and share some of the hottest topics encompassing the wedding industry with all of y’all! I hope these incoming blog posts help with creating your perfect day…a day to remember throughout the ages.
 

When I was younger, I discovered my parent’s wedding album in our study. Looking thru the pictures, I came across a photo that can only be described as eye-catching: my Mom’s bridesmaid dresses. My mom did something different that was not widely used back in the late 80s, early 90s: differentiating the maid and matron of honor from the rest of the bridesmaids. The maid and matron of honor donned fuchsia dresses in a polyester fabric that shined. Yes, shined! The dress had shoulder-length puffy sleeves with pleated pleats in the front. The other bridesmaids had the same exact dress, but in royal blue. To say that they stood out in a crowd would be an understatement. Their bridesmaid dresses were a “wear only once” kind of dress. No woman would want to wear that dress outside of that intended use.

{The infamous bridesmaid dresses!  Photo Credit:  Jessica Davis}

 Years ago the main purpose of the bridesmaid dresses was to make the bride look amazing.  Further, brides did not have a lot of choices or selections when it came to bridesmaid dresses.  All of the emphasis was placed on the bride…her dress, veil, shoes etc.  Remember the movie “27 Dresses”? How any bride convinced her bridesmaids to wear those types of dresses is beyond me. Recently though bridesmaid dresses have made a complete revolution in style, design and use.
 

{Photo Credit:  Anahi Navarro Wedding Photography}

 

With designers such as Donna Morgan and Amsale, the movement is now going into a direction of highlighting the different body types women have today. Instead of bridesmaids dresses being unattractive they are now accentuating rather than hiding a woman’s figure. Case in point, who can forget the moment when Pipa Middleton wore that stunning white Alexander McQueen bridesmaid dress for Kate Middleton’s wedding?  Materials are a higher priority with chiffon, lace and silk being used more often in production. The end result is that women now are wearing their bridesmaid dresses to numerous social functions rather than just the intended use. Bridesmaid dresses are now becoming fashionable not only accenting the bride’s beauty but also the bridesmaids as well. I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief for future bridesmaid duties!

 

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{DTR Wedding To Remember} Martina + Spencer

{Photo Credit:  Gary Guy Photographer}

We love planning weddings, absolutely no doubt about that!  What we enjoy more is the challenge each wedding brings.  Now, don't get us wrong...challenge isn't necessarily a bad thing, on the contrary, we, as planners thrive on challenges, deadlines and pressure...it's where we are at our best!  On a chilly day, just after New Years, we receive a call from Martina, asking if we are available to plan their wedding, which must take place the first weekend of March...of course, we say, "Absolutely!"  

We met the very same day and the planning began!  We had such a wonderful time, from designing their pretty invitations to picking out flowers and all in between! Enjoy the beautiful pictures, captured by the fab Gary of Gary Guy Photographer.  

Martina+Spencer...it was just such an honor to be a part of such a beautiful chapter in your lives!  We truly hope your wedding was everything you dreamed of and more!

 

 

 

 

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing team of professionals that helped us in creating "a day to remember" for Martina+Spencer!

Wedding Professionals:
Planning | Coordination:  A Day To Remember
Ceremony Venue:  St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
Reception Venue:  Villa Rinata
Hair and Make-Up:  True Beauty Moments Artistry
Photography:  Gary Guy Photographer
Videography:  Rusty Bryce Wedding Films
Stationery:  A Day To Remember
Calligraphy:  Calligraphy by Patricia
Flowers:  Flora & Eventi Design & Decor
Linens:  A Day To Remember
Wedding Cake:  For Heaven's Cakes
Chocolate Fountain:  A Day To Remember
Music Entertainment | Lighting:  Space City Entertainment
Visual Entertainment - Belly Dancer: Soraya Belly Dance
Transportation:  LaBresse Limousines

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{DTR Wedding To Remember} Ashley + Bryan

{Photo Credit:  Rebecca-Linh Rodgers Photographer}

We had such a blast working with Ashley+Bryan...such a sweet couple indeed!  When I first met with the lovebirds, I could see just how much in love they were and I loved that they would finish each others sentences!  How cute!!!  A big bonus:  Bryan proposed to Ashley at a coffee shop...not just any coffee shop, but one of our faves...Catalina Coffee! 

We had the honor to coordinate their beautiful day, so enjoy the images, beautifully documented by the amazing Rebecca of Rebecca-Linh Rodgers Photographer!  Ashley+Bryan...thank you so much for entrusting me on your special day...it truly was a perfect..."day to remember"!

We made a pit stop to Catalina Coffee in the Heights for some coffee and pictures.  Afterall, this is the exact spot where Bryan proposed to Ashley!

 

Of course, I couldn't resist a cup of some good joe.  A couple after my own heart...coffee lovers unite! 

Again, a huge THANK YOU to the amazing team of professionals that helped us in creating "a day to remember" for Ashley + Bryan!

Wedding Professionals:
Planning | Coordination:  A Day To Remember
Ceremony Venue:  Annunciation Catholic Church
Reception Venue:  Junior League of Houston
Hair and Make-Up:  Sara Eudy of Cara Dulce
Photography:  Rebecca-Linh Rodgers Photographer
Videography:  Eternity Photo & Video
Flowers:  Weddings in Bloom
Linens:  Elegant Beginnings
Wedding | Groom's Cake:  Edible Designs by Jessie
Transportation:  LaBresse Limousines

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