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Haven't shopped Amazon Prime Day deals yet? No worries, we've got you covered! Here is a list of some things we found that we think you'll love! Polaroid Camera Ok so this one isn't technically a Prime Day Deal, BUT it's a great deal for an awesome camera that would be fun for your guests to pass around at your wedding, use as a picture guest book or even take with you on your honeymoon! Snag it before this deal is gone! Liquid IV Hydration We all know Texas summers are HOT and staying hydrated on your wedding day is so important. So whether you're getting married this summer or later this year, consider picking up these liquid IV drink packs to help with your hydration needs. They also taste super good! Teeth Whitening Kit Teeth Whitening Kits are great for all year round, but they are especially aweome for the weeks leading up to your wedding day! We all want those white smiles in our wedding photos! Save yourself the stress and money of making another appontment before your wedding day and whiten your teeth at home! Electric Trimmer OK so the name is pretty funny but it is a great gift for the man in your life. With ceramic blades and the ability to use it wet or dry, there's nothing this thing can't trim. Kindle Paperwhite Planning on doing some travel after your wedding? Pick up a Kindle for easy reading on the plane, in the car or at the beach! There are a lot of Kindle deals so be sure to check them all out before you buy! Bulova Men's Watch Looking for a wedding day gift for your partner, or maybe your Father or Father In Law? This Bulova watch is 60% off! It is stainless steel and water resistant up to 100 meters. Mighty Patch There are so many events leading up to your big day and we want you to feel good for all of them! If you happen to notice a pimple popping up the day before your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or wedding day, pop one of these bad boys on and rest easy. These drastically improve the appearance of pimples over night! (We've tried these ourselves and they really do work!) Satin Pajamas These cute and comfy pjs would not only be great for you, but they would be a great gift for your bridesamaids! They have a ton of colors to choose from. Yall could wear these while getting ready together on your wedding day! Iron Flask Water Bottle Back to hydration, because its important! Snag yourself this 32 oz water bottle so you can have plenty of water with you all year long. They also have a TON of colors! This could be a fun bridesmaid gift as well! SwissGear Suitcase In need of a new suitcase? There are tons of Prime Day deals out there for luggage. We like the features and color options of this one. You can use it to bring everything you need to get ready at your hotel or venue for your wedding day as well as on your honeymoon! Echo Earbuds Earbuds are another travel essencial! Pick up these noise canceling earbuds for you and your partner! Bride Tote Bag You can never have too many tote bags! This cute bride tote will come in handy for your big day or maybe you can gift it to a fellow bride! Under Eye Collagen Patches If you've never used these before, start now! These patches feel great because of their cooling effect but they also help with puffy under-eyes or dark circles. They are great for your wedding day but also for any day of the year. Furbo Pet Camera This camera will give ou peace of mind when you're away from your fur babies. Not only can you watch your pets from your phone but you can throw them a treat too! This is on sale for just over 30% so snag it while you can! Robot Vaccum Another high-tech device you need in your life is the robot vaccum. You can control this one from your phone and set it to vaccum certain zones of your home. We promise its a life changer! Dime Beauty Perfume Looking for a fun new scent for your wedding day? We've heard so many great things about Dime Beauty. If you have too, now might be a great time to try them out! Women's Electric Razor You're about to walk down the aisle when you realize you forgot to shave your armpits! Have no fear, this electric wet/dry razor is here! Its not as close of a shave as a regular razor but makes it practically unnoticeable. This can be used year round for anytime you need a quick last-minute shave! Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Collagen Peptides help support hair, skin, nail, bone and joint health. They also contain a great amount of protein. This one is unflavored and can be added to your coffee, smoothies or even tea or water which makes it easy to take this supplement. They also have a chocolate flavor and many others! 50" Fire TV What would Prime Day be without an awesome TV deal. Maybe you need another TV for your new home together or you're just looking to upgrade the TV you still have from college. EIther way, don't forget to check out these awesome TV deals before they're gone! Beyond Amazon Prime Day Deals Did you know there are websites that have partnered with Amazon that give you Prime Day discounts?! Click the link above to find all the participants and score some great deals beyond Amazon! We hope you liked our picks! There are a ton more out there so Happy Shopping!

Vendor Contributions: Planning: Ashley Nicole Affair Photography: Neva Michelle Photography Venue: Brazos Hall Hair/MUA: The Girls Beauty Shop Florals: Stems Floral Design DJ: Premier Entertainment Group Drapery: Unique Design and Events Catering: DNA Events & Chilantro Baker/Cake: Sweet Treets Bakery Transportation: Baby Blue Drives for You Videography: Something Clever Weddings

Vendor Contributions: Planning/Photo Booth/Lounge Rental: Ashley Nicole Affair Photography: Kate Bonin Venue: Woodbine Mansion Florist: Fleur Affair Catering: PEJ Events Hair/MUA: Beauty by Jenny Griffin DJ: Texas Capital DJ Rentals: Premiere Events

Planning/Photo Booth: Ashley Nicole Affair Photography: Brooke Miller Photography Venue: Villa Antonia Florist: Jordan Flowers and Events Catering/Alcohol/Cake: Austin Catering Hair/MUA: Kiss and Makeup Houston Pyro: Sparks and Co. Band/Musician: Caleb Barnett Music Strings Quartet: Sienna String Quartet Videography: We he Drakes Rentals: Alpha-lit Austin & Premiere Events Transportation: Lux Limo

Vendor Contributions: Planning: Ashley Nicole Affair | Photography: Curation Studios | Venue/Drapery: The Addison Grove | Florist: Fleur Affair | Lounge Furniture: Bee Lavish Vintage | Catering: Royal Fig | Cake: Sweet Treets Bakery | Hair/MUA: Adore Makeup Boutique & Salon | DJ: Premier Entertainment Austin

We’ve all heard of pre-marital counseling but what does that actually mean? We are here to break it down for you to help you decide if it is something you and your fiancé want to explore. 1. You May Not Have a Choice. Depending on where you’re planning to have your wedding ceremony, you may not have the choice to opt out of pre-marital counseling. Many churches actually require pre-marital counseling in order to get married at their church. Keep this is mind as you decide on your ceremony venue. 2. Should We Do Pre-Marital Counseling? This is completely up to you except for the circumstance we listed above. Talk to your partner and see how they feel about the idea. Often times, couples use pre-marital counseling as a tool to learn more about one another. It can help build communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills and identify any expectations that may be unspoken. Pre-Marital Counseling can help you come to an agreement on how you both want your marriage to go before any potential issues arise after the fact. 3. What is Involved in Pre-Marital Counseling? You will both have to be willing to commit to the time and effort pre-marital counseling takes. According to Taylor Counseling Group, “You will learn about yourselves as a couple, be made aware of unhealthy habits that easily form if you’re not careful, and discuss topics that may not have naturally come up in your dating relationship. Come ready to discuss communication styles, conflict resolution, marriage expectations, and more.” 4. When Should We Start? According to Jousline Savra, a licensed marriage and family therapist, “It's best to do premarital counseling either before getting engaged or setting the wedding date,” in her interview with Brides.com. She says 6-9 months of pre-marital counseling can go a long way. We know couples aren’t going to always wait before getting engaged or setting a wedding day. But based on what we’ve been reading, if you’re choosing this route, definitely start sooner rather than later. 5. Are There Any Cons to Pre-Marital Counseling? Well, it depends on how you look at it. From our research we’ve read a couple things - one con being that you may get negative feedback from loved ones. People will always have an opinion on what they think you should do. Just remember this is your marriage and you are doing what you feel is best for your relationship. Another “con” is that it could bring up problems you didn’t realize you had in your relationship. However, this could be perceived as a good thing, because now you will have the opportunity to work through those problems before the wedding. The last thing would be getting a bad counselor. Sometimes you may not mesh with someone well, or they could just be flat-out unhelpful. If this happens, get out of there quick and find yourself a new counselor that better suits your needs. 6. How Much Does It Cost? According to the Brides.com article mentioned above, depending on where you live a pre-marital counseling could set you back between $100-$300 per session. Remember that if you choose this route to think of it as an investment in your future together, because that’s exactly what it is! 7. If We Opt Out, Are We Destined to Fail? Absolutely not! There are tons of couples with successful marriages that never did counseling. As far as we are concerned this choice is up to you! Photography: Molly Morgan Photography | Caitlin Rose Photo | Monica Danielle Photography | Camera Shi Photography

Featured on: Brides & Weddings and Strictly Weddings Planning/Glam Booth: Ashley Nicole Affair Photography: Gloria Goode Photography Venue: Villa Antonia Florist: Fleur Affair Catering: Royal Fig Cake: Feathers and Frosting Gelato: Dolce Bacio Hair/MUA: Katy Reddell Beauty Stationary: Green Girl Design Co. DJ: Premier Entertainment Group Musician: Sienna String Quartet Rentals: Marquee Event Rentals Transportation: Fly-Rides

Creating your guest list for your wedding seems simple but it can quickly turn into a daunting task. There might be some people in your life pressuring you to invite people or you may not be sure how to handle plus ones or kids. We are here to help! 1. Complete your guest list 6 months prior to your wedding As a general rule of thumb, save the dates should be sent out about 6 months before your wedding day. This will help give you a deadline for when you need to have your desired guest list ready! 2. Start with the people most important to you Start your guest list with the people in your life that mean the most to you, the people you absolutely need at your wedding! Family and your very best friends will most likely make up most of your guest list. 3. Decide if you want kids at your wedding This can be a tough decision, but remember it is your wedding and you deserve to have the wedding you want! Check out our blog post about how to ask for a kid-free wedding day if that the route you decide on. 4. How to manage plus ones You will need to decide how you want to handle plus ones. Most people don’t want to look through their wedding photos and see a bunch of strangers. If you don’t want anyone at your wedding you don’t know, you’ll need to make it clear to any single friends or family that they can’t have a plus one unless they meet your “terms.” That could be unless you’ve met their date, or unless they are in a relationship with their date, whatever you feel most comfortable with! 5. How to handle guest requests Maybe your in-laws are asking if you can invite all of their friends…who you aren’t close with at all. This can be tough to handle especially if they are helping foot the bill. Have an honest and respectful conversation and explain your intention isn’t to hurt anyone’s feelings but that you want your wedding to be filled with the people you love and not acquaintances or people you don’t know. 6. Consider your budget When you have a pretty solid guest list make sure your budget can accommodate everyone. This could mean taking a look at the cost of tables/chairs, catering and cake. If you feel like you’re going over budget, take the time to sit down together and figure out if there is anyone you can cross off your list. At the end of the day, remember this is your wedding day! Be sure to invite those closest to you who will help your big day feel even more special than it already is. Photography: Gloria Goode | Nikk Nguyen Photography | Brandi Allyse Photo | Sarah KJ Photography | Brooke Miller Photography | Caitlin Rose Photo

Creating a wedding website is something most people do these days. It’s a great way to keep all your wedding details in order for your guests and you can even do cool things like send reminders about RSVPs. But what are some of the most important things you need to include on your website? Read below for our suggestions! 1. What time should I arrive to the ceremony? This one is obviously super important! You typically want your guests to start arriving 30 minutes before your ceremony begins. So if your ceremony starts at 5pm, put a 4:30pm arrival. 2. What is the dress code? If you have a specific vision in mind for your guest’s attire, make sure you let them know! It could be semi-formal, casual or even something more specific like having your guests wear a certain color. 3. Where is the venue located? Always make sure you include directions to your venue. Even though most likely your guests could Google the venue and get the address/directions on their own, this eliminates that step for them and also allows you to include parking information and any special instructions if your venue can be a little tricky to get to. 4. Are kids welcome? This is something you will need to discuss with your partner and decide together. Whatever the case, be sure to include it in your FAQs. Check out our blog on how to have a kid free wedding for more advice on this! 5. Where do you recommend out of town guests stay? This is an important one to add, especially if you have a lot of out of town guests. Figure out a couple hotels closest to your venue and reserve some room blocks for your quests. Be sure to let them know if there is a deadline on when to book their room! It would also be nice to include a few fun things they can do while in town as well. Here are some ideas for the Austin Area! 6. When does the reception end? People like to know the end time of events they are attending. It can help them plan for transportation and plans afterwards! Some couples might want to include the basic timeline of their wedding day on their website, but at the very least be sure to include the end time along with the arrival time mentioned above. 7. Will you have food options for people with allergies or dietary restrictions? This is something you and your fiancé will decide with your caterer. Ask people to let you know if they have any special food accommodations that need to be made so you can be sure they have a meal they can enjoy at your wedding. *You can include information about your wedding registry in your FAQs as well but there is usually a separate tab specifically for this on most wedding websites! There are many more things to add to the FAQs on your website but these are a few of the most important ones! Here are some other suggestions from Wedding Wire. Your wedding planner will also be able to help you with your FAQs since they know exactly what’s happening at your wedding. Be sure to check out our blog on how to achieve wedding website perfection! Photography: Betsy Y. Photo | Brooke Taelor | Emily Boone | Cloud Craft Studios | Gloria Goode

You’ve just had the wedding of your dreams, you’re back from your honeymoon and now it’s time to send out your thank you cards. Odds are you’ve already sent out your fair share of thank you cards but there is some specific wedding card etiquette rules you might want to know. Are Thank You Cards Necessary? YES. Sending out thank you cards is a MUST! Your guests spent the time to get you something off your registry or donate towards your honeymoon, arrange travel and take time out of their busy lives all to celebrate you and this new chapter in your life. The least you can do is say thank you! When Should You Send Them Out? This depending on when you receive your wedding gift from each guest. According to The Knot, if you receive a gift before your wedding day (which happens a lot these days since people can have something sent directly to your home with the click of a button) you should send them a thank you note within 2 weeks. For all gifts received on your wedding day or after, you have a three-month window to get those thank you notes sent out. What Should You Include in Your Thank You Cards? Thanking your guests for attending your wedding as well as sending a gift is a good start. It’s also a good idea to address your guest by name and mention the gift they gave you and why you like or how you plan to use it. This helps to personalize your thank you cards so it doesn’t seem like you’re writing the same generic message for every guest. Trust us, your guests will feel truly appreciated! Can You Send Thank You Cards Digitally? The answer is yes, you can….but we don’t recommend it. We understand the convenience of sending a thank you note digitally. Everything seems to be able to be digitized these days, but there are some things that we think should still be mailed. Its more personal and shows that you took some time out of your day to write a thank you note especially for your guests. *It is a great idea to purchase thank you cards a couple months before your wedding so when early gifts inevitably arrive you will already be prepared to start writing those thank yous! Photography: Neva Michelle Photography Moodyography Cloud Craft Studios Ashia Mosely Photo

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Planning/Photo Booth: Ashley Nicole Affair Photography: Bay Reed Photography Venue/Catering: Vintage Villas Florist: Fleur Affair Catering Appetizers: The Texarican 512 ; Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant Cake/Dessert: The Sugar Shaker Bakery Hair: Statement Hair (Family Friend) MUA: Soft Glamour Beauty Officiant: Officially Oaks DJ/Musician: Texas Pro DJ Videography: PhotoHouse Films Rentals: Marquee Event Rentals