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...]
A Modern Slice of Elegance: Wedding Cake Trends
A Modern Slice of Elegance Wedding Cake Trends By Lisa Iannucci, CTW Features The couple has said their ‘I do’s,’ and now it’s time to celebrate with dancing and cake, of course! In the past, wedding cakes were pure white, simple and elegant, but wedding cakes have come a long way, baby. Today, … [Read more...]
Real Brazos Valley Love Stories: Morgan + Will
Morgan + Will "What Aggieland love story doesn't begin with a night of dancing at Hurricane Harry's?" Will and I met while we were attending Texas A&M. We had mutual friends who forced us to go out to Harry’s one night- we danced all night and the rest is history! Will proposed to me at … [Read more...]
Real Brazos Valley Love Stories: Perishia + Patrick
Perishia + Patrick Patrick and I both grew up singing in Gospel groups at various churches. One day, over 15 years ago, we met at this church called Bethlehem Baptist church in Roans Prairie, TX. He was smitten by my beauty, but at the time, I was focused on school and being a stellar athlete … [Read more...]
Real Brazos Valley Love Stories: Tracy + Joshua
Tracy + Joshua Photos by Uncle Tio Photography Joshua and I met in a welding class in high school and reconnected at Texas A&M when we started dating. We dated throughout college and long distance for a year while I finished college. He tricked me into believing we had won a … [Read more...]
Real Brazos Valley Love Stories: Savannah + Kirby
Savannah + Kirby Our love story started in 2013. We met in college, obtained our Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in photography, and fell in love. Not long after graduation, we got engaged on Thanksgiving of 2016. The proposal was intimate and so incredibly special. We gathered … [Read more...]
Real Brazos Valley Love Stories: Lizzie + Paul
Lizzie + Paul Paul and I initially bonded over our mutual love of all things nerdy in 2017. We found a great friendship together talking about comic conventions, cosplay, obscure movies, and ALL the music. Eventually, we found that we relied heavily on our friendship with each other. We were … [Read more...]
Real Brazos Valley Love Stories: Odessa + Trey
Odessa + Trey The Bride and Groom met while both attending Texas Tech University, Trey was an offensive lineman on the Texas Tech football team, Odessa was a student intern on the nutrition staff for the football team. Trey and Odessa met over omelets at a team breakfast before a football … [Read more...]
Our Multicultural Wedding
Our Multicultural Wedding Article by: Laila Melissari Photos by: Lauren Melissari + Sarah Burns Photography “The beauty of love is that, you can fall into it with the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time.” -Rita Ghatourey Our love story began right here at Texas A&M … [Read more...]
You Have Questions, Local Brides Have Answers: Ask the Bride
Real Brides. Real Questions. Real Advice. Hear from the women that have walked the aisle before you! Learn from their mistakes and replicate their victories through this segment of "Ask the Bride". WEDDING DATE: NOVEMBER 11, 2017 | MALLORY PFEIFER Tip #1 | Cherish Your Engagement … [Read more...]
Ask the Bride
We asked real Brazos Valley Brides for their words of wisdom, advice and guidance to pass on to brides-to-be! Check out these real pearls of wisdom and tips from brides just like you. Stephanie Hon-Flencher – Wedding Date: August 22, 2015 If using a friend or a family friend as any vendor, … [Read more...]
Amber & Blake
Wedding Date: May 17, 2014 Venue: Avalon Photographer: Darrin Hill Videographer: Cinema Candy Cakes: Cakes by Blondie Catering: Buppy's Catering Entertainment: Livewire Event Group Photobooth: Livewire Event Group Lighting: Events Lighting Bridal Gown: Weddings by Debbie Makeup: … [Read more...]
Megan & David
Wedding Date: July 26, 2015 Venue: 7F Lodge Photographer: Jessica Pledger Photography Coordination: Ashley & Co. Cakes: Cake Junkie Flowers: H-E-B Floral (Tower Point) Catering: Old Brazos Biscuit Company Entertainment: Xceptional DJs & Photobooths Lighting: Xceptional DJs … [Read more...]
Kristen & Mark
Wedding Date: May 23, 2015 Venue: Astin Mansion Photographer: Artie Guerrero Coordination: Stephanie Ronck Cake: Astin Mansion Flowers: Carriage House Floral Catering: Astin Mansion Favors: LaKing's Saltwater Taffy Bridal Gown: Custom Blush Tuxes / Suits: Vera Wang … [Read more...]
Stephanie & Will
Wedding Date: June 20, 2015 Venue: St. Laurence Catholic Church / Sugar Land Marriott Town Square Photographer: Lacy Dagerath - More Than An Image Videographer: Matt Johnson - Filmstrong Coordination: Ashley & Co. Cakes: … [Read more...]