Bridin’ on a Budget - Beautiful Guest Tables Article By | Amy Kujawa, Party Time Rentals You’ve locked down the perfect venue and booked your photographer. Your guests are going to enjoy an amazing meal by your caterer of choice. One of the last things to check off your “to do” list is your guest … [Read more...]
Conversations to Have Before You Say “I DO”
Conversations to Have Before You Say "I DO" Article By | Jess Rios Dating and just flipping through fun wedding pictures? Engaged and trying to get things ready for your big day? There are many conversations that you won’t be able to have until after getting married but there are plenty of topics … [Read more...]
Cooking For Two: Part 2 – Recipes To Add To Your Repertoire
Cooking For Two: Part 2 Recipes To Add To Your Repertoire By Hannah Holbrook Now that you have the essentials squared away, let's dive into a couple of recipes you two can try together. Over time you can remake the recipes and they may become staples in your recipe rotation. Or you may decide to … [Read more...]
Avoiding Mini “Emergencies” On Your Big Day
Avoiding Mini “Emergencies” On Your Big Day Article By Lizzie West You’ve heard the saying: “Hope for the best but prepare for the worst”. Let’s meet somewhere in the middle. No bride wants to worry on her wedding day about all those small eventualities that cause last-minute stress. Through vast … [Read more...]
Floral Showcase
Floral Showcase The Brazos Valley is home to some of the most creative floral designers on the planet. Finding the one that suits your needs should be a fun process for you and your spouse-to-be. Here is a look at some of the Brazos Valley's best florists specializing in wedding florals. Tamara … [Read more...]
Here Comes the Groom: 5 Creative ways to incorporate your groom on your wedding day
Here Comes the Groom: 5 Creative ways to incorporate your groom on your wedding day Article By | Hannah Holbrook Photos By | Jerrell TruLove Photography and Portraits by Caroline Let’s face it: bridal marketing is often geared towards the bride. Sorry dudes, but culturally, we live in a nation … [Read more...]
Personal Touches
Personal Touches Article by Erin Joyner, Wonderfully Wed Photos by Jerrell TruLove Photography and Uncle Tio Photography It seems like these days everyone is trying to “one up” each other in weddings. Back in the day, weddings were much simpler. Couples would get married at the bride’s home … [Read more...]
American Heroes Dream Wedding Giveaway 2020
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...]
7 Ways To Plan A Wedding On A Budget
7 Ways To Plan A Wedding On A Budget Article By | Rachel Cruze Are you planning a wedding? Congratulations! Your wedding day will likely be one of the best days of your entire life. As you start to think about details, I want you to keep this in mind: You don’t need to go into debt to have an … [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...]