…. They are 8 hours of wedding planning overload. One of my favorite things is when I get to bring The Mug machine to a show. I had a blast meeting new brides this past weekend, but I also love getting to see all my wedding vendor friends. I ran a few of them through the machine and here are the results as well as some contact info. Jeff Heimer | http://jmhpro.com | 903.312.8289 Amy & Bethany of We Vow Now | wevownow.com/ | (903) 232-1700…

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…we did that. Together. And then… we moved back into our house. :) Day 4,632: Every now and then you get one of those perfect days. Days where school gets canceled and it snows in Texas, days filled with uncles and friends and laughter and kids on sleds. You soak up those days, you remember those days, because you never know how many you have. 1 week after this day, Danielle’s brother and his friend were in a car wreck. Her brother…

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….did you know that the groom has responsibility in paying for some of the flowers? Grooms and/or their parents are responsible to pay for the brides bouquet, the portrait bouquet, all the men’s boutonnieres and the mother’s and grandmother’s corsages or posy’s. Ask the florist to separate the flower totals and make two copies of the contract so one can be presented to the groom. It will take you out of the equation and give credence to asking…

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…watch and even tons of apps to help you plan the big day. Check out this crazy fun Wedding Dress Look Book from the Knot. (It’s free so click here to get it) Or how about this one called Bride Guide which helps you track everything including that super important budget. Hey even if you are not getting married soon it’s still fun to pretend right? :) Happy Planning!…

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…n we were dating, I did not notice that Aaron leaves little whiskers all over the sink when he shaves and Aaron did not realize that I was “psychotic” about the house being spotless when there is even a chance of company coming over. We both have had to learn that we can get annoyed with these little things or just accept them. Do you have any advice for couples about to take the plunge? Do whatever you can to really prepare for…

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…married her oldest sister.) more than any other bride i have followed gabby’s journey towards marriage and been there for the ups and downs. it was so special to be there on her wedding day at bella sera ranch. gabby and kendal met in hong kong where she teaches english. gabby gave me her shoes like this. i said can i take them out of the bag? she said do whatever, i trust you. this is what i did. nothing like having twin daughters help…

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…were nervous about? How has it turned out? The biggest thing I was nervous about was the expectancy to be a “good wife” to cook dinner, have the house spotless, be dressed and picture perfect everyday for my husband and being able to maintain that. The reality is that I am not perfect and David realizes that he also realizes he is not perfect and this isn’t the Stepford Wives. I do however attempt to do these things for him…

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…person. The best part is the inside. It’s plastered full of photos from your engagement session & it’s full of clever little questions for your guests to answer. Some are about the two of you, some are open ended, and some of the pages are just blank for your non-creative-we -just-came-for-the-cake cousins.   You’ll also get more than just 1 hour’s worth of use out of this thing. You can take it to all your…

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…in love. Well, as it turns out. For Lindsey & Jonathan, old run down buildings are kinda their thing. They work for a non-profit called Burn Ministries. Jonathan has spent the past 3 years pouring his life into the Lake Como community and Lindsey is signing up for the same challenge. This building is right next to their office and too good to pass up. You know how some people work in a community and then go back to their “real…

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