American Heroes Dream Wedding Giveaway 2020 Information provided by The Inn at Quarry Ridge 2019 marked the inaugural American Heroes Dream Wedding Giveaway partnering with local Bridal Association of the Brazos Valley (BABV) vendors. Now, in 2020, the giveaway is even bigger and better than last … [Read more...]
2019 American Heroes Dream Wedding – Get Ready for 2020!
American Heroes Dream Wedding Giveaway This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. -Elmer Davis On August 10, 2019, eight local Brazos Valley wedding vendors came together to gift one lucky couple with a free wedding. Why? Simply to say "Thank … [Read more...]
Expect The Best, But Plan For The Worst
Expect The Best, But Plan For The Worst Article & Photos Provided By | Amy Kujawa, Party Time Rentals It’s here. . . the day that you’ve been dreaming of since you were a child. You’ve spent decades captivated by Hallmark love stories, Royal Weddings, and happy endings. You’ve made a list and … [Read more...]
The Day After ‘I Do’
The Day After ‘I Do’ Article By Jess and Carlos Rios So often people prepare for their weddings, but how often do you prepare for the day after “I do.” Your wedding day is an absolutely magical moment, planned to the very last detail, a glimpse of dreams fulfilled and the beginning of dreams yet … [Read more...]
Uniquely Yours…Honeymoon Tips
Uniquely Yours...Honeymoon Tips Article By | Kelley Austin, Cruise Planners It’s important to remember that while the wedding is mainly for your family and friends, the once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon that follows is a private getaway for you and your new spouse to celebrate your marriage. The … [Read more...]
Wedding Entertainment: Need vs. Want
Wedding Entertainment: Need vs. Want Article By | Travis Rollins, Owner of Downtown Event Services As wedding receptions have become longer and more spectacular, DJs have assumed increased responsibilities by adding more services and more equipment to their repertoire. Couples feel pressure from … [Read more...]
A Word of Advice to the Stressed Out Bride
A Word of Advice to the Stressed Out Bride From Expert Wedding Coordinator Erin Joyner of Wonderfully Wed Planning your wedding can be so overwhelming. There are so many details to figure out and decisions to make. Food, flowers, photography, music, ceremony, reception… thinking about it all at … [Read more...]
Custom Wedding Cocktails
Custom Wedding Cocktails With Jordan DeCoste of Luke’s Bartending Service Dear Reader, We’d like to raise a toast! To who? To you! Congratulations on your journey to “I Do”! The wedding planning process can be a crazy one, and our team at Brazos Valley Bride is here to help you … [Read more...]
Ask Ashley & Co. – Planning Wisdom
Ask Ashley & Co. Ashley Sanders and her expert team at Ashley & Co. share wedding planning wisdom with newly engaged brides Article + Photos by | Ashley & Co. Congratulations, you’re engaged! The ring is beautiful, you’re on cloud 9, this is everything you’ve dreamed of! … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About Elopement
Everything You Need to Know About Elopement Article By | Hannah Holbrook You’ve probably seen the photos. A bride and groom stand at the base of a waterfall in the mountains as they exchange vows. No one knows how they got up there; no one knows how they’re getting down. The two are caught in an … [Read more...]
Love is Blooming – Local Floral Showcase
Love is Blooming Local Floral Showcase Carriage House Floral at Astin Mansion Tricia Barksdale Designs Petal Patch Florist Tamara Menges Designs Unforgettable Floral Willow Lane Florals & Events Busy Lil Bee … [Read more...]
Wedding Apps and Websites You Need to Know About
Wedding Apps and Websites You Need to Know About Article by: Hannah Holbrook Let’s face it, wedding planning is intense. Venues, themes, RSVP’s, seating charts, registries, bridal showers, fitting appointments, cake tastings, color selections, vendor payments, and a hundred other coordinating … [Read more...]
To Drink or Not to Drink?
To Drink or Not to Drink? By Mallory Johnstone and Hannah Holbrook Ah, wedding planning. With the amount of decisions thrusted upon you, a drink might be needed just to make it to your wedding day. Thrown into the other millions of decisions forced upon you, whether to include alcohol on your big … [Read more...]
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Marriage
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Marriage Article by: Rachel Cruze Marriage is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make, so the last thing you want to do is go in unprepared. Money is the number one issue couples fight about. In fact, Ramsey Solutions released a study that shows money … [Read more...]
Avoiding Wedding Stress
Avoiding Wedding Stress Article by: Aubrey Hanson When I was in high school babysat at a wedding for a family friend with some other girls my age. The wedding was large so people were running everywhere working to get every detail in order before the service. As everyone was getting seated the … [Read more...]
