Friday, February 15, 2013

{Wedding Show} I DO! Bridal Soiree: A Weddings in Houston Event

{Artwork Credit:  Weddings in Houston Magazine}

Happy Friday everyone! So...did you get engaged on Valentine's Day? If so, let us know! We'd love to start the planning for your perfect day.

While you're at it, come see us at the beautiful Corinthian for the Weddings in Houston I DO! Bridal Soiree is happening on, Thursday, April 11th and it's a HAUTE event you won't want to miss.

 
Many brides ask, what makes this wedding event different than others?  It's quite simple...it's exclusive, offers jaw dropping displays you won't see anywhere else, you can visit each booth with a tasty cocktail in hand, enjoy some bites and most importantly, you will not be overwhelmed with massive crowds.  Only the creme de la creme of wedding professionals will be there to help you in creating your perfect wedding!  
 
So newly engaged, I hope you are prepared to feast your eyes on some fabulous eye-candy and enjoy the fashion show, featuring some breathtaking wedding gowns! While you are taking in on some fabulous ideas, be sure to come by and visit us!  We're excited to meet you and see how we can help you in creating memories...creating "a day to remember"!
 
If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, you can do so now! You truly will NOT want to miss out on this event! See you all there!

Oh, and don't forget to pick up your latest copy of Weddings in Houston Magazine at your favorite newsstand. You can also email us or come by our office for your complimentary issue!
 
 
 
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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day

{Artwork Credit:  A Day To Remember}

Declaring your love for one another shouldn't require a holiday, but we can't deny we love Valentine's Day!  It is a reminder to show those we love how much they mean to us.  Valentine's Day has been a popular month in the wedding scene, as many are engaged or getting married on Cupid's day of fun!


So, if you DO get engaged this Valentine's, give us a call, let us know your proposal story...we love Love Stories!  Have an amazing time today, and enjoy this holiday with your loved ones!

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

{Wedding Planning 101} Assigned Seating vs Open Seating


{Photo Credit: Nicole Chatham Photography, Gary Guy Photographer, Rebeca-Linh Photography}

One of the least enjoyable tasks while planning your wedding is probably generating the guest list and the figuring out where these guests will sit.  Enter the debate of assigned seating vs open seating.

{Photo Credit:  Gary Guy Photographer, Rebecca-Linh Photography}
At some point, once your guests arrive to the reception, they will need to be seated.  The questions is, "How do I really want this to happen?"  It really doesn't matter whether you have 50 or 500 guests, or somewhere in between, you need to decide how you want to set the tone for your reception.  Open seating dictates a more relaxed atmosphere, while assigned seating dictates a more formal setting. Really, there is no wrong way; you just need to decide what the tone of your wedding needs to be.

Of course, you will always hear from your guests stating how they prefer to seat next to one person, or another.  Your guests will have their own opinions, but in the end, it is YOUR choice to decide where you want your guests to be seated.  To better help you make a decision, we've compiled a Pros and Cons of assigned seating, in hopes that this will better help you decide what how your want to proceed.

The Pros

  • Your Guests Are Accounted for:  Every guest who has mailed back their response card will be accounted for, guaranteeing him/her a seat.  Your guests won't have that "new kid in school" feeling when looking for a spot in the cafeteria.  As you are being introduced for your grand entrance, you will know that all your guests are comfortable in a seat, without worrying if a guest found a seat or hovering to the side looking for an open seat.
  • Organization and Order Prevails:  Nobody likes chaos, especially on such an important day as your wedding!  Assigned seating will address each guests' seating needs {such as handicapped, dietary}, as well as provide a sense of organization and order for you and your guests.  Having a mass amount of guests moving around in a confined space, broken up by tables and chairs, looking for a seat, creates a sense of chaos and disorder.  Not to mention, many times, guests will just be lingering talking to other guests while other guests are milling around.  With assigned seating, guests will select their escort card, and usually, with the help of the wedding planner or usher, can be directed to the appropriate assigned table.
  • No Pressure:  Some people suffer social anxiety, some people just prefer to not have to deal with figuring out where to sit; having escort cards removes doubt and pressure of where to sit.  Many times, guests are happy to sit where you've assigned them.  Wedding receptions are about having fun and where many friendships are born.  Sometimes sitting at a table of unknowns is refreshing and interesting!
  • Taking Care of Business:  With assigned seating, you have complete control to ensure your guests receive the proper attention when it comes to their dietary needs.  Is your guest allergic to nuts?  Is your guest vegan or vegetarian?  Is your guest on a gluten-free diet?  Knowing where your guest is seated, allows you to ensure the venue provides the designated meal quickly and without effort, without having to seek you out or figure out what table your guest is seated.  If you have given your guests the option of selecting an entree, having assigned seating facilitates this process when it comes to serving your guests.
  • Closing the Gap:  Nobody likes to see open gaps of an empty seat here and two random open seats there...it just doesn't look right, not to mention, it's wasted space!  Having assigned seating ensures you are maximizing your space and the party of five isn't left out because there where just empty gaps, forcing them to sit separately, and at different tables!
The Cons

  • A Task in Itself:  The dreaded task of actually creating the assigned seating chart!  Yes, you are feeling stressed with many other tasks, yet, you have to sit through, sort through your guests names and figure out where to seat them all!  It is truly a time-consuming tasks, requiring patience and compromise between you and your fiance!
  • The Guessing Game:  What if you made a bad call during the seat assignments?  Not knowing the details of everyone's relationships could be cause for a not-so-positive situation.
  • The Odd Group:  Sometimes, when assigning seats, an odd group forms.  The odd group are those guests who are not part of a group {college buddies, work colleagues, family}, but are still important guests to you.  Usually, the odd group may find themselves grouped together with absolutely nothing in common.
  • Reserved:  Maybe you want to just reserve some tables for immediate family and wedding party and leave the rest open?  This is a good idea IF your guests know who actually belongs in the reserved tables.  Many times, random guests will take over a reserved table, and nothing is more awkward than removing the guest from that area, or having grandmother sit at a random table.  So for those reserved tables, we encourage you to provide place cards so guests know who actually belongs on these tables.
So, when the time comes to decide between assigned seating vs open seating, just remember:  You will NOT please everyone!  Let me repeat, "You will NOT please everyone!"  Someone will have an opinion, one way or the other.  Remember, there really is no right or wrong answer, it's just a choice...a preference of what you and your fiance want.  It is YOUR wedding day, so please go with what makes YOU feel comfortable.

{Photo Credit:  Nicole Chatham Photography}
So, as you are planning your perfect day, tell us, do you plan on assigned seating, or will you give your guests the option of open seating.  We'd love to hear your thoughts!


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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Planning for a Valentine's Day Fête

{Inspiration Board Credit:  A Day To Remember}

Valentine's Day is literally just around the corner and you've just found out you need to host a Valentine's Day party!  Easy, right?



We found some pretty fun links you can visit to get some quick DIY projects and still look as though you spent hours and hours of labor!  :)  So, don't fret, whether the party is for your kids and friends or for that special someone, forget the flowers and chocolate...create something meaningful and thoughtful.  Afterall, it's not the amount of money spent, it's the thought that truly does count!


What are your plans for this Valentine's holiday?  We'd love to hear them!

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