{Open House} Something Borrowed, Something Blues with David Tutera

{Artwork Credit:  David Tutera, The Party Planner}

We are just giddy with excitement to be participating, yet again in the coolest, most Rockin' Bridal Show in Houston..."Something Borrowed, Something Blues" at the ever so rockin' House of Blues!   What can be just more exciting???  Well, with each year, this show just keeps getting bigger and better and this year, one of my personal idols...the fantastic and ever-inspiring David Tutera will be here as part of his Dream Bigger Tour!!!

So, join us for House of Blues' "Something Borrowed, Something BLUES" annual Bridal Show featuring David Tutera's "Dream Bigger" Tour this Thursday, August 8th! Haven't purchased your tickets...well, here are all the details!

Click Play, below, for a visual recap of last year's rockin' event.  You seriously do not want to miss out!

See you at the show!

 

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{Weddings 101} Tips When Attending a Wedding Show

{Photo Credit:  D. Jones Photography, Nhan Photography}
 
As a newly-engaged, it is exciting to partake in all the wedding planning events, from Bridal Shows to Open Houses!  You get to sample food, inspire on ideas, meet wedding professionals and take home some fun goodies!  On the flip side, though, at the end of the day, brides and grooms are overwhelmed with information overload!  Quite frankly, sorting through all the marketing materials can be a daunting and undesirable experience!  Well, our goal is to help make your wedding planning experience more enjoyable and stress free!

Tips when attending a 

Wedding Show and Open House:

We can't stress enough on the following tips we will provide you when visiting the any show! Be sure to follow these tips to ensure a pleasant and relaxing experience!

• Allot for a minimum of at least five {5} hours to spare when visiting a show.
• It makes your experience much simpler having goals in mind. For example, if all you need is a cake vendor, a florist, a DJ or a photographer, then focus on those booths and don't accept promotional items for other vendors you don't need. {This will decrease your "baggage"!}
• Be sure to prepare pre-printed labels, maybe 3 sheets worth, with the following information:

Name of Bride & Groom

An email address {I recommend you create a wedding email address for this purpose only, as you WILL be receiving lots of emails!}

Telephone number {your choice of home or cell} if you are welcome to phone calls

Wedding Date

Number of expected guests to attend

Mailing Address {optional if you'd like to receive snail mail}; personally, I wouldn't provide it on the labels, stick to email! :) Remember, your address will already be provided when you register at the show. Decrease duplicate mailings! :)

• Only distribute your labels to those vendors you ARE interested in. Don't be afraid to say "No" to a vendor who insists you give them a label. It is YOUR choice, not theirs, so if you don't want to provide a label, then don't! :)
• Please wear comfortable shoes for plenty of walking and standing
• Bring some snacks or prepare to pay for food in cash. Some food vendors don't offer credit card purchases.
• Don't bring in too many people with you; sadly not everyone is into your wedding! :) We usually recommend you have either your parents {mom}, your fiance {if he's a willing participant for the show} and your maid of honor or willing bridesmaids.
• If the fiance isn't into the wedding planning, don't force him to go, as it will only make for a long and miserable time. {As vendors, we've witnessed plenty of bored and upset grooms to be, who'd rather just not be there}. In the end, it makes for a not so pleasant experience. Worst, your groom will be rushing you!
• For multiple wedding shows, if you are unsure of what services you need, use Saturday as your "window shopping day", review the important vendors that night and go back on Sunday to "close the deal" or "set up consultations".
• Take a backpack or a tote bag to use for your preferred vendor promotional items. Don't just grab a flyer/pamphlet because it was handed to you. If you're not interested in the company, don't take the flyer/pamphlet! Remember, it only adds unnecessary weight. ;)

I hope you have found this information useful!  For experienced brides and grooms who have already attended a show or two, if you have other tips not listed here you'd like to share, please add to our comment section!

Happy Planning!!!

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#findericlanglois

{Artwork Credit:  #findericlanglois}

When a loved one goes missing, especially without word, you can't even begin to imagine what is going on or why they are gone.  Last Tuesday, a beloved photographer of not just the Connecticut community, but of the wedding industry community went missing.  The amazing support this man has received in his search speaks volumes of the kind of human being he is, the father...the husband...the friend...the son.  We haven't lost hope and we feel in our hearts he will come home to his family soon.

Friends and family of Eric Langlois are asking for your prayers and your help if you can give any.  We all want Eric back home.  I can't even begin to imagine what his wife, Amber, is going through.  My heart breaks knowing he is still out there.  Good Morning America ran the story this morning as well and we are hoping this national exposure will help in bring Eric back home.  Here is the news clip.

To help out Amber and her children and keep up with what is going on, please visit the Facebook Group Page: Help Find Eric Langlois for all the details.  Eric has been the sole provider for his family. 

Amber, please know that we continue to pray for you for continued strenght and constantly thinking of you.  We pray Eric will come home soon to you and your children! 

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Happy Father's Day!

{Artwork Credit:  A Day To Remember; Photo Credit: Craig Davis Weddings, Gary Guy Photographer, Joey T Photography, Wise Eyes Studio, DW Photography, Rebecca-Linh Rodgers Photographer}

Dads are the pillars to our families, the kings of the castle, the protectors...the list goes on.  So, to all the wonderful dads and granddads, this blog is dedicated to YOU!  We wanted to share some sweet moments captured on camera of some pretty rad dads from some of our memorable weddings.  Enjoy!

{Photo Credit:  Craig Davis Weddings}

{Photo Credit:  Gary Guy Photographer}

{Photo Credit:  Joey T Photography}

 {Photo Credit:  Wise Eyes Studio}

{Photo Credit from Left to Right: DW Photography, Rebecca-Linh Rodgers Photographer}

I wanted to include a couple of special images of my sweet dad as he gave me away at my church and beach weddings.  My father has been my mentor, my pillar, the man who has taught me to be strong, independent and an entrepreneur.  His constant guidance allows me to be the person that I am today.  I'm so grateful to call him my daddy!

{Photo Credit:  DW Photography}

From all of us here at A Day To Remember, we want to wish each and every DAD a Happy and Memorable Father's Day!!!

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Happy Mother's Day!!!

{Artwork Credit:  A Day To Remember | Photo Credit: Kelly Hornberger Photography, Anahi Navarro Photography, Joey T Photography, Rebecca-Linh Rodgers Photographer, DW Photography, Craig Davis Weddings}

To all the amazing moms out there, we want to take this time to wish you all a wonderful Mother's Day!  In honor of all the fabulous moms out there, we were inspired to share some sweet wedding moments from some of our past weddings of some pretty cool moms!  Enjoy!

{Photo Credit:  Kelly Hornberger Photography}

{Photo Credit: Anahi Navarro Weddings and Joey T Photography}

{Photo Credit:  Rebecca-Linh Rodgers Photographer}

{Photo Credit:  DW Photography}

{Photo Credit:  Craig Davis Weddings}

From all of us here at A Day To Remember, Happy Mother's Day to all the sweet mommas!!!

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