A collection of real weddings, advice, and ideas for the most stylish of celebrations

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The Bryan Museum staircase in galveston

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If you’re engaged and searching for a unique wedding venue that offers beauty and a fun experience, Galveston, Texas, awaits! Known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and coastal charm, Galveston is a treasure trove of unique wedding venues that might just surprise you.

Julia Ideson Library wedding space

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Architecturally interesting or experientially unique, Houston has museums, gardens, and wedding venues to reflect the taste of any couple!

Bride and groom getting ready together on the wedding day

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Your wedding day speeds by in the blink of an eye. Amid the whirlwind of hosting your guests, dancing, taking in the decor, and all of the day’s “events”, ensuring that you and your partner can savor the significance of the day together is paramount. Here are some ways to help maximize your time together on the wedding day.

Who pays for what in a wedding budget?

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While it’s a “traditional” breakdown of who pays for what in a wedding, assigning someone to pay for a particular line-item in your budget isn’t practical. Here’s what we recommend instead. . .

Plated meal by heirloom catering houston

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There are lots of questions surrounding catering – styles of service, menu options, gratuity, and how to get from inquiry to wedding day – and we’re talking through all of them with Daniel from Heirloom Catering and Events!

galveston wedding planner setting up details at an event

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What do wedding planners do? What will they NOT they do? We’re dispelling 6 common misconceptions on the blog!

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Top Houston hair and makeup artist and owner of Lilly Bridal Artistry , Lilliam Ayala, is sharing her top tips for preparing for your wedding trial, and well as common mistakes to avoid.

Houston wedding planner tipping gratuity guide

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Your wedding is almost over. Every detail was executed flawlessly, and you’re floating on that end-of-the-night-wedding high. Before you set off on your honeymoon, there’s an essential detail left – tipping your wedding vendors.

how-to-plan-your-houston-wedding

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Congratulations, you’re engaged! You’re likely being bombarded with questions like “Have you set a date? Where is the reception? What are your colors? Am I invited?”

To keep you feeling sane and on track, here are The First 5 Steps You Should Take to Plan Your Wedding.

Galveston wedding couple in elevator at hotel galvez

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No matter why you fell in love with your wedding photographer – their style of editing, composition, or their ability to capture beautiful and emotive candids – it’s likely that the work you’ve been admiring is NOT the product of an extensive, and frankly restrictive shot list from their clients.