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!

Valentine's Day Inspiration

Quick Valentine's Day Cookies

DIY Valentine's Day Party Projects

Valentine's Day Party Inspiration

Valentine's Day Inpiration and DIY Projects

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

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{Wedding Planning 101} Why Weddings Are Important

{Photo Credit:  Kelly Hornberger Photography}

Recently, I came across an article on Huffington Post that reminded of why being a wedding planner is so important.  Now, this isn't an article about why you should hire a wedding planner, as this has already been discussed.  When I come across a couple who commissions me to plan their wedding, aside from being beyond excited about creating some beautiful memories for this couple, I know my couple is counting on me to create a beautiful wedding...to create beautiful memories.

Weddings are a time for celebrations, a time for families to come together, a time to rejoice, a time for happiness.  Weddings do not have to be elaborate or over the top.  A wedding is simply the union of two people so amazingly in love; the world doesn't exist for these two as they are looking into each others eyes and promising a life of love and partnership.  What makes a wedding truly meaningful and memorable, is being surrounded by those you love.

Marta said it best in her post, "What I Learned about Weddings from My Parents' 50th Anniversary".  It is truly a beautiful read.

So, when planning your wedding, don't forget what is really important about YOUR wedding and be sure to place some emphasis on this important element!

Happy Planning!

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The Knot Best Of Picks

{Artwork Credit}:  The Knot

2013 has definitely proven to be a great year so far!  Among some amazing things already happening and others that are still in the works, my heart melts and my belly is filled with warm fuzzies to know that we continue to make a difference in our clients' lives with each wedding we are a part of!  What is even more rewarding is to see our hard work recognized by when our lovely couples submit such heartwarming reviews to the most talked about wedding website...The Knot.

The Knot selects a few wedding professionals from each category, when they judge based on various criteria on the reviews left by brides and grooms.  It is our pleasure to announce we have been awarded The Knot Best Of Weddings for the category of Wedding Planners and share the spot with some pretty awesome colleagues!

I'm thankful to all our amazing clients for their continued support even after their unforgettable special day! Thank you so much for allowing us to create "a day to remember"!

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{Wedding Planning 101} Hand Addressing vs Label Addressed Wedding Invitations

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The never-ending question our brides always ask about addressing wedding invitations:  "What is appropriate when addressing envelopes?  Can I address my envelopes using labels?  Do I really have to address my envelopes by hand?"

The simple answers to these questions:

"What is the appropriate way to address envelopes?"  Handwritten addressing.

"Can I address my envelopes using labels?"  It's not appropriate.

"Do I really have to address my envelopes by hand?"  Yes!

Beautiful calligraphy work created by the amazing Patricia Leith of Calligraphy by Patricia

Now we all know, simple answers usually don't suffice, so let's explore this issue a bit more, shall we?  Let's face it, weddings are about tradition, and while most times we don't like following tradition, in reality...we do.  If not, then why go through the ritual of planning a beautiful wedding in the first place?

So, in following with tradition, the proper etiquette is to hand address your wedding envelopes.  Why? Well, there are many reasons, but primarily because it is so personal!  You've taken the time, thought and effort to invite your guest to one of the most important days of your life.

You're investing the time and effort to design a beautiful invitation, and you're going to stop when it comes to addressing your envelope? "Why bother with the invitation at all, then?"  We know how tempting it may be, especially if you have a large guest list, to print some labels, but, simply put it just isn't appropriate.  Handwritten addressed invitations, are not only more formal, but more personal.  

If you find it a daunting task to hand address your invitations alone, enlist the assistance of your wedding party!  Maybe you have a family member or friend you has great penmanship.  Other alternatives are commissioning a professional calligrapher, adding a sophisticated, formal feel.  If you are having a less formal wedding, calligraphers these days, offer so much more than one font style and can provide you with a more whimsical, casual look.

We’ve heard all the arguments against hand-addressing and for pre-printed labels: nobody pays attention to the envelope, handwriting etiquette is gone now that computers are here, anyone who cares about a label stuck on an envelope is petty. Well, the list goes on and on, but think about it...and be honest with yourself...You collect your mail from your mailbox, sort through your stack of mail and as your flipping through, you go past your bills, junk mail, handwritten envelope, bills, other envelopes with pre-printed labels, which one is going to really catch your eye and which one are you going to open first?

As soon as you see that handwritten envelope in your name, it brings a smile to your face, because it was personal, it wasn't a mass produced label, where your name was part of an Excel spreadsheet, merged onto a label document set for print.

So brides and grooms, we'd love to hear your thoughts, do you agree or disagree with hand addressing your wedding invitation envelopes? Will you be handwriting your invitation envelopes or will you pre-print them on labels?  We look forward to your thoughts!

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{Published} Anaise + Richard in Weddings in Houston Magazine

{Artwork Credit:  Weddings in Houston Magazine}

You met Anaise+Richard when we featured their engagement session; you enjoyed the beautifully styled bridal session of our lovely Anaise, both captured amazingly by the talented Kelly Hornberger of Kelly Horberger Photography.  We invited you to the beautiful wedding of Anaise+Richard through the eyes of the talented team at 31 Films. 

Anaise+Richard are just one of those memorable couples that turn into lifelong friends, family.  Nothing gave me more pleasure to see all the amazing details, the long hours of planning, creative juices flowing over dinner and drinks to create a beautiful memory for one amazing couple.  Now, enjoy the fabulous feature of such a beautiful wedding, of such an unforgettable couple in the 2013 Winter issue of the prestigious Weddings in Houston Magazine!

Tradition dictates paper is the first anniversary gift, so, it is our honor to present our wedding anniversary gift to our lovely Anaise+Richard, who will be celebrating their first year as husband and wife next month!  Happy Anniversary guys!

Let us create an unforgettable wedding for you.  Visit us on January 27th at the Weddings in Houston Magazine's couture bridal event...I DO! Soiree...become a featured couple!

Again, huge thank you to the amazing team of wedding professionals that made this perfect "day to remember" happen for Anaise+Richard!

Wedding Professionals:

Event Design + Planning: A Day To Remember
Ceremony: Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Reception: Crystal Ballroom at The Rice
Photographer: Kelly Hornberger Photography
Cinematographer: 31 Films
Catering: Sambuca's

Florist: Plants N' Petals

Wedding + Groom's Cakes: Supreme Kakes
Linens + Lounge Rentals: A Day To Remember
Lighting + DJ Entertainment + Photo Booth: Space City Entertainment
Hair & Make-Up Artist: LP Makeup and Beauty
Transportation: The Original Trolley & Limousine Company
Stationery: A Day To Remember

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