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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...]

Straight Outta the Garden: Chile Pepper Wreath

Straight Outta the Garden: Chile Pepper Wreath Source: marthastewart.com By Hannah Holbrook The team at At Home Magazine wants to help you bring the vibrancy of nature into your home. When dried, Chile peppers can last several years if protected properly. Why not turn these long-lasting, … [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...]

Ask Ashley & Co.

Ask Ashley & Co.  Article & Photos Courtesy of | Ashley & Co.  You're engaged, congratulations! This is the moment you've waited for, you can't wait to shout it out, get things started, hit the ground running, and start the whirlwind of wedding planning NOW. Before you get ahead of … [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...]

For goodness sake, wear comfortable shoes!

For goodness sake, wear comfortable shoes! Article by Erin Joyner   One of the craziest things I see as a wedding coordinator is women (mostly) who wear the most beautiful, AND the most uncomfortable shoes at a wedding. It’s not just the bride, it’s her bridesmaids, the mothers and many … [Read more...]

Every Season is Wedding Season

Every Season is Wedding Season Article By: Party Time Rentals Winter, spring, summer or fall – every season is wedding season, especially in Texas. Regardless of the time of year you choose for exchanging your vows and saying “I Do”, you’ll want to consider seasonality in making your wedding … [Read more...]

Sweets For Days

Sweets for Days Bakers of the Brazos Valley No matter what your taste buds crave, these local cake artists can create works of art to match your style! Sweets for Her   Busha's Custom Cookies   Cake Junkie   Cakes By Blondie   Sandee's … [Read more...]

Honeymoons Made Easy

Honeymoons Made Easy Article by Kelley Austin, Cruise Planners   Photos provided by Kelly Austin Honeymoons often take a backseat to the arrangements and plans of the actual wedding, but you owe it to yourself to give honeymoon planning greater and more careful attention. After all, the wedding … [Read more...]

Ask Ashley & Co.

Ask Ashley & Co. Article by Ashley Sanders, Owner of Ashley & Co. We love how modern weddings have turned into such personalized events. Keep your personal interests and wedding etiquette in mind when detailing your special day and that will keep you right on track! These are several … [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".  Caitlin Curbello | Wedding Date: October 28, 2017 Tip #1 Put Your Foot Down Do not, … [Read more...]

Ask the Bride: Take Two

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. Maricella Raiford – Wedding Date: March 3, 2016 During the wedding planning process, someone told me, … [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...]

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