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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 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

Your wedding day is one of the best days of your life! It is a celebration of love, commitment, and the journey you're about to embark on together with your best friend. On the day of your wedding, it is normal to have some nerves, or your day might feel a little chaotic with the hustle and bustle of getting ready before you meet your fiancé at the altar. Giving your partner a gift before you say, “I do,” is a way of saying you are there for one another, despite possibly not seeing each other until the ceremony. Sharing your love through meaningful gifts can also add an extra layer of emotion to this special occasion. Here are some heartfelt ideas to consider for surprising your fiancé on your wedding day - Love Letters: Start the day by exchanging handwritten love letters. Pour your heart onto paper, expressing your excitement, gratitude, and the reasons you can't wait to spend the rest of your life with them. Customized Jewelry: Consider gifting your fiancé a piece of personalized jewelry, such as a bracelet, necklace, or watch engraved with coordinates of a significant place in your relationship or a special message that holds sentimental value. Photo Frame or Scrapbook: Compile a collection of your favorite pictures together! You could choose photos that document the journey from your first date to the proposal. It's a nostalgic and loving gift that allows the both of you to reminisce about all of the beautiful moments you've shared with each other. You could gift picture frames to display in your home or even create a scrapbook filled with special memories. Boudoir Photo Session: Surprise your partner with a tasteful boudoir photo session. This intimate and personal gift captures your beauty and confidence, creating a timeless treasure that your fiancé will cherish. There are many photographers that are amazing at what they do and will make you feel empowered throughout your photoshoot! You could even take the photographs and display them in a photo album for your partner to treasure for a lifetime. A Gift of Future Adventures: Gift an item that symbolizes your future adventures together, like matching passports for your honeymoon destination or a scratch off map where you can reveal all of the places you go together throughout your marriage. A Surprise Message Video: Record a heartfelt video message expressing your love and excitement for the future. Play it for your fiancé on the morning of your wedding day as a surprise. This not only can help ease any nerves your partner may have, but it is also a great way of reminding one another how thankful you are to embark on a new chapter together. Exchanging gifts typically happens before the ceremony, and you can even have a photographer or videographer capture the special moment of you opening gifts together or separately depending on what you and your partner choose. Giving a gift to your fiance is always optional, but it is a great way to take a moment and focus on the importance of the day which is committing to one another. Remember, the most meaningful gifts come from the heart. So whether it is a timeless and priceless gift like a heartfelt written letter, a practical gift like a passport cover for the honeymoon trip, or something engraved your future spouse can treasure for the years to come; any gift from the heart will make your lifelong partner sure to feel loved and supported on their big day. Photography: Cloud Craft Studios | Madi Wagner Photography | Sarah Tribett | Tay Danay | Monica Danielle Photography | Camera Shi

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