KATIE AND PRESTON -WEDDING BLISS

Yes, being a wedding planner is fun!!!  Especially when you are blessed to have a bride like Katie and her mom Bette. It was truly a blast from the first meeting. Both bride and mom had visions beyond of what they saw for Katie and Preston's May wedding day at Perkins Chapel-SMU and Arlington Hall at Lee Park.

We set out with a mission to complete our professional team to fulfill their dreams. Keeping in mind Preston's New Orleans influence- by surprising him with  a Mardi Gras cake provided by Frosted Art.

Menu selected with care with the guidance of Food Glorious Food. 

Katie presented her Dad after their special father/daughter dance with a photo of her in her gorgeous designer Carolina Herrera wedding gown - sitting on the mule, Jake. A long standing joke between Katie and her father-a tradition of  the bride riding a mule down the streets of Telluride, Colorado on her wedding day.

I must say, it was an adventure itself locating a mule in Dallas, Texas, but we did! As I always tell my brides, I'm their researcher.  What  a fun that day was, with photographer Andrea Polito snapping photos of Katie climbing on the mule to capture the right photo for the surprise.

Arlington Hall was adorned with  amazing flowers and candles provided by Fete Des Fleur's,  accented by special lighting provided by Absolute Lighting to compete the over the top reception.

Ribbon wands held by the guest,  with the band leading them out playing "When the Saints Go Marching In",  sending  Katie and Preston off in style for the beginning of "the rest of their life".

Creative First Dance

Just last weekend, I worked this Dallas wedding where the bride and groom put a whole new spin to great first dances! Shot by the wonderful Ladonna Aiken, this video is a must-see if you are looking for creative new ways to dance your first dance as a couple!

Chad and Gerri's FUN First Dance from LaDonna Aiken on Vimeo.

Let's Talk!

Sometimes it's the little dilemmas and unanswered questions about weddings, etiquette and potential bridal party drama that really get us worried and frazzled. We all know how little things can turn into big things if they are not addressed correctly from the beginning. But then the question becomes where to find the answers. Now, there I can help you and would love to help!

On my website, I have the offer to call me and talk about any questions you have about your big day. In my 20+ years of working in weddings I have dealt with all sorts of situations that can be handled with class and tact. And believe me, I have seen a lot of situations. If you are wanting someone who is experienced in weddings to just go through some questions you have and do some wedding consulting by the phone, then go here on my website. This goes for any bridal party member too - Bridesmaids, mother of the bride, maid/matron of honor, etc.

You can ask me any wedding question or topic from...
"How do I tell my sorority sisters they cannot bring dates to my wedding?"
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"Who gives the engagement party and who should be invited?"
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"We need suggestions and options to compromise when working on the budget and vendors."
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"Do I understand the protocol and etiquette for addressing invitations, stuffing, mailing, and the guest selection process?"

Anything at all! I'm here to help. I'm ready and willing to let my expertise in this area help move your wedding forward. It's a dollar per minute, and you can find all of the information of setting it up right here! I look forward to helping any of you that need a question or two or many more answered!