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December 29, 2008
Alvina Valenta Trunk Show at Stardust Bridal
One of my favorite bridal gown designers, Alvina Valenta, will be holding a trunk show at Stardust Bridal January 15-17, 2009. Please call (972-781-1619) to set up an appointment to view their latest beautiful collection of bridal and bridesmaids gowns.
August 27, 2008
Wine Bottle Engraving
Renowned calligraphy expert and master engraver Ken Brown will be engraving wine bottles at the newly opened Market Street in Frisco on Friday, August 29 from 9 am till 6 pm or in Allen on Saturday, August 30 from 11 am till 3 pm.
The wine must be purchased in the store and Mr. Brown will engrave up to four words and a date at no charge. Each customer is limited to three bottles.
This is a great gift idea for your wedding party or a special thank you for your parents. It also would be perfect as a wedding gift for the bride and groom.
August 25, 2008
Floral Faux Pas
Make sure to work with your florist to pay special attention to what your entire ceremony area will look like in your photos. Particularly the large arrangements that you are spending tons of money on! If you have several attendants you could potentially cover up those expensive blooms. Or, like in the photo below, the bride and groom are framed by something that looks like it might reach around and grab them!
August 21, 2008
New Texas Marriage License Law Effective 9/1/08
Effective September 1, the state of Texas has adopted a new healthy marriage law. The cost of the state fee for a marriage license will double from the current $30 to $60. Additionally, the county charges a fee which differs from county to county but typically is around $11-$12.
In conjunction with this cost increase the state has launched the “Twogether in Texas” initiative as an incentive for couples not yet married to take a free premarital education course. The course is funded with $16 million in federal monies to promote healthy marriages and reduce the frequency of divorce. It will provide couples contemplating marriage with the tools they need to manage the challenges inherent in relationships.
Classes will be taught around the state and will include eight hours of training focusing on communication skills, conflict resolution and the elements of a healthy marriage. The free classes will be open to all couples – those who are seriously dating, engaged to be married or those who have been married any length of time.
Those that complete the course will not have to pay the state fee for a marriage license. (Note: You will still be required to pay the county’s portion of the marriage license fee.) They also will be able to forgo the 72-hour waiting period before getting married.
For more information on where to find one of these free classes go to the Texas Health and Human Services site for a list of regional intermediaries.
July 13, 2008
Wedding Day Hairstyles
If finding just that perfect wedding day hairstyle for YOU has become a challenge check out The Hairstyler. You can upload your photo and try on over 8000 hairstyles in 53 colors. They have both celebrity and salon styles to chose from and there is even a separate bridal section. After selecting the style you like, you are able to change the hair color to match your coloring so you can get an idea of exactly what that style will look like on you.
Still plan to visit the salon for a practice run with your stylist, but this will help you be prepared with a style you already know will be flattering on you.
The photo upload service for costs $14.95 for 3 months, but will be well worth it to keep from having to make multiple trips to the salon.
Let us know if you use this service and how you liked it!
June 9, 2008
Mon Cheri and Sophia Tolli Trunk Show
Lenz Boutique in Frisco is hosting a trunk show featuring Mon Cheri and Sophia Tolli bridal designs on June 13-14. Make sure to take advantage of this special event as brides will receive 15% off any Mon Cheri or Sophia Tolli gown during these 2 days. Contact Lenz at 877-705-9393 for an appointment.
May 9, 2008
Turn into a buff bride
Are you looking for a way to shed those few extra pounds and look your best on your wedding day? Try MyFoodDiary.com. For $9 per month you can record your food intake, choosing from a database of over 50,000 foods, and your activity level. After inputting some basic personal information regarding height, weight, body type and desired weight, you will be able to easily keep track of the quality of the foods you are consuming and you will have a better understanding of your metabolism and how food and exercise come into play. It’s a great program to help change your habits and adopt a healthy lifestyle rather than just diet.
May 6, 2008
Will you be my bridesmaid?
We just found some adorable cards from Inkbox Design Boutique that would be perfect to use to ask your girlfriends to be in your wedding party. Or you could use them to write a special thank you to go with a gift.
Choose from either the Bridesmaid or the Maid of Honour designs. The cards are blank on the inside and are sold for $5.99 each. These designs are also available on t-shirts.
April 9, 2008
Haute Facade…Cool Price!
If you are looking for hair and make-up artists, consider the girls at Haute Facade. Kelly and Stephanie have given us a great inside price for their remaining open dates this year.
Any bride who books a party of 5 or more for hair and makeup and pays in full at the time of booking will get 25% off their regular rates! AND…..a free trial run. This is HUGE!
Open dates are April 12, May 17, July 19, August 9 and August 23. They will also give you the same deal for any Sunday.
Additionally, any bookings for 2009 will receive a 15% discount. This is a great offer so don’t miss out!
Make sure you mention you heard about this offer from Grand Events to receive the discount.
