Weddings Unveiled at The Allan House

March 10th, 2010

The March 3 show at The Allan House was one of the best Weddings Unveiled shows yet!

The weather was perfect for an intimate evening of wedding planning fun! Over 100 attendees enjoyed the elegant home and grounds at The Allan House while they sipped champagne, nibbled on catering samples and mingled with vendors.

We were so busy with vendor registration and raffles, we didn’t get a chance to take any photos. Luckily, Ron Parks and his team photographed the event and shared with us!

Details from the show. Each guest received a reusable tote full of discounts, coupons and a free gift. The Allan House ladies set-up the ceremony site to help couples envision the details of their wedding. Vendors went all out to showcase their talents with beautiful displays and delectable samples.

As attendees entered, they registered for raffles by category. This helped to ensure winners received prizes they could actually use. Due to the large number of prizes, we held a raffle every 20 minutes. Our raffle winners were ecstatic about winning!

Attendees and vendors had the opportunity to have meaningful conversations and get to know each other in an intimate setting. In addition to other caterers, Whole Foods Culinary Center and Catering offered samples from their catering menu.

Attendees enjoyed the weather under the beautiful oak trees at the Allan House.

A wide variety of vendors were set-up throughout the house and on the grounds.

Vendors mingled with attendees as they enjoyed complimentary champagne.

It was a fun night out for brides, grooms and their guests! …because planning a wedding should be memorable, fun and as stress-free as possible.

Join us at the next Weddings Unveiled event March 24 at Texas Old Town.

All photos courtesy of Ron Parks Photography.

Personal Training Giveaway

March 8th, 2010

You want to look your best on the most photographed day of your life, right? Getting in shape before your wedding day is a huge priority for most brides and grooms.

Lucky for you, we have an amazing giveaway today! We’re giving away THREE complimentary sessions with Summer Fit.

From Summer Fit:

SummerFit Personal Training is a unique brand of personal and small group training, owned and operated by ACE certified personal trainer Summer Blaise.
My functional training style increases your overall body strength and composition and I have experience training all shapes and fitness levels.
If you’re new to exercise, I’ll happily assist in developing your new healthy lifestyle.
If you’re already fit, I’ll take your fitness to the next level and beyond.

Summer also offers duet training and bootcamps during the summer months. Working with Summer is a great alternative to expensive personal training; all of her options are affordable and accessible!
Learn more about Summer in this article from Austin Fit.

To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is comment on this post and any other Weddings Unveiled post. Winners will be announced here on Wednesday.

Not sure what to comment? Tell us why you’d like to win…want hot arms like Sandra Bullock’s? Need to fit in your dream dress? Hope to look great in pictures? Always wanted to work out with a personal trainer? Whatever the reason, post it below and you are entered!

Custom Letterpress Invitation Suite

March 8th, 2010

Britney and Chris were married last month. Inviting Affairs designed this amazing stationery suite for each of the main components of their wedding celebration.

From Inviting Affairs:

This was a custom design suite that we designed and then had printed in letterpress. We love the simple design and beautiful color of blue we used.

This Save the Date gave guests a sneak peek at what was to come. Basically a miniature version of the wedding invitations, it incorporated the fonts and blue design that were present in each of the components of this stationery suite.

The custom blue design adds a special touch to these wedding invitations.

The fonts used were simple, classic, yet still modern.

Britney and Chris didn’t skimp on their rehearsal dinner invites. Sending a custom designed invitation shows your family and closest friends how special they are.

Working with a stationery provider like Inviting Affairs ensures your invitations will have a personal touch that reflects the uniqueness of your wedding day.

Top 5 Wedding Shoe Trends

March 7th, 2010

This year’s brides are stepping away from traditional white or ivory heels, and stepping into brighter, more trendy shoes that let their personalities shine. Instead of buying a pair of boring heels they’ll never wear again, brides are purchasing shoes they’ll wear long after their wedding day.

Wedding Shoe Trend #1 :: Bright Heels

Photo from Emin Kuliyev via Wedding Wire

Brides have been wearing blue heels as their ’something blue’ for a few seasons now. Now, brides who are looking to add a fun pop of color to their ensemble are wearing shoes in a wide array of bright colors. Hot pink, yellow, purple, you name it… It’s a great way to add a surprising peek of color under your layers of tulle. And, it’s a great way to incorporate your wedding palette into your bridal attire.

Wedding Shoe Trend #2 :: Vintage Style

Photo from Dancing on a Blade of Grass

This wedding season many brides will walk down the aisle donning vintage dresses. In order to carry off this classy look, most modern styles just won’t work. This is why vintage styled wedding shoes have become very popular this season.

Wedding Shoe Trend #3 :: Sandals

Photo from Queen and the City

As destination weddings become more popular, many brides will take their vows on a sandy beach. Have you ever tried wearing heels on the beach? Yeah, it’s pretty much impossible. For brides not wanting to walk barefoot, unique sandals make a great alternative and allow you to indulge in the perfect shoe.

Wedding Shoe Trend #4 :: Embellished Shoes

Photo from Queen and the City

Another popular trend this season is embellished shoes. Shoes adorned with flowers, feathers, or jewels are spunky, sassy and still classy. These shoes are so fun, you’ll want to wear them even after your wedding day.

Wedding Shoe Trend #5 :: Designer

Photo from Christian Louboutin

What better time to splurge on a pair of designer shoes than on the most memorable day of your life? Many brides are looking to top designers when shopping for their wedding shoes. Your shoes will be photographed so many times on your wedding day, it’s worth it to find a pair worth showing off. And, you’ll have a fantastic pair of shoes to wear after the wedding as well.

With these five trends, there’s something for everyone. Choosing a pair of shoes that matches your personality and the overall feel of your wedding can be one of the funnest tasks on your wedding to-do list.

Want to take it a step further? Work to coordinate your shoes with your bridesmaids’ shoes as well!

Which trend is your favorite?

Miss Now Mrs. Giveaway

March 5th, 2010

Changing your name can be a major headache. I’ve known friends who have run all over town just to discover that they can’t change their name at one entity until they’ve already changed it at another.

The good news is there is a service that will help ease the stress of changing your name. And, you don’t have to be married yet to start the process.

From Miss Now Mrs.:

Did you know that you don’t need to wait until after your wedding to begin the name-change process? The married name-change process involves researching, completing and filing your state and U.S. government forms, as well as sending notification letters to all of your creditors. As the fine details and forms can be seemingly undefined, we, at MissNowMrs.com have made all efforts to simplify this process and make it more enjoyable for you!
Whether you are in the planning stages of your wedding, or are now celebrating being a newlywed… OR even if you have even been married for years, you may complete MissNowMrs.com’s 3 easy step solution: Questions, Forms, File! You will have up to 6 months to access your online account with us, so that you may complete your forms at your leisure.
MissNowMrs.com was created to save you the hours of time digging for information and forms, to offer you a fun, stress-free transition from Miss…to…Mrs.! We are here to assist you in changing to your married name, answer questions, provide you with your options, and most of all allow you to focus on the fun of being married!
Congratulations on your marriage!

We’re offering a Miss Now Mrs. gift card worth the complete cost of the online service. To win, simply leave a comment below. Tell us if you are changing your name, adding his name or hyphenating. At Weddings Unveiled shows, I always hear great stories from you about why you are excited about changing your name. Please share those with us, too!
A winner will be randomly chosen on Monday.