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Table of Contents

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Welcome ............................................................................................................... 4 Let’s Go Shopping - GUIDE ............................................................................... 5 Catering - LET’S EAT ......................................................................................... 6 My Bridal Planner - WEDDING ........................................................................... 7 Seating Your Wedding Guests ................................................................................ 9 Wedding & Goom’s Cakes - OUR FAVORITES ................................................ 11 Catering...Food For Thought .............................................................................. 12 Wedding Cake Alternatives ................................................................................. 15 Photographer - WORKSHEET ........................................................................... 16 Types of Wedding Officiants ............................................................................... 18 Invitation Selection - TIPS .................................................................................. 19 It’s All About The Cake ....................................................................................... 22 I Spy - GREAT WEDDING IDEA .................................................................... 23 A New Day For The Wedding Guest Sign-In .................................................24-25 My Song List - DJ MUSIC ................................................................................. 28 Who Is Doing Your Hair & Make-Up? ............................................................... 30 The Wedding Budget - PLANNER ..................................................................... 32 Groom & Attendants - ATTIRE ......................................................................... 34 Capturing Memories ......................................................................................34-35 Share Your Love Story ......................................................................................... 36 Thanks to our Sponsors ....................................................................................... 37 Wedding Guide - CHECK LIST ........................................................................ 38

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WELCOME to the 30th Annual

A BRIDAL TRADITIONS SHOW

From food to flowers to bridal gowns and formal wear, from rings and registries to limousines and honeymoons, you’ll meet the best wedding vendors from Southeast and East Texas.

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GUIDE

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LET’S EAT

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ne aspect of wedding planning that tends to send people into panic is wedding reception seating arrangements. The thought of having 200 friends and family members together under one roof -- and then attempting to seat them next to an acceptable group of people -- can cause some couples to hyperventilate.

Every family has its ups and downs, and there are certain people who get along well and a few who clash. Ensuring that a wedding is memorable for all the right reasons (and not for the brawl at table 3) is why seating arrangements are so important. Many couples can use a little advice when seating guests, while others would love another person to handle the seating arrangements for them.

Seating your

Wedding Guests

* Place yourselves, as well as the bridal party, at a separate table that is in a prime location in the room. Be sure to allow the spouses or dates of bridal party members at the same table so couples remain together.

* Some couples choose to seat both sets of parents at one table together -- the parents’ table. Grandparents may also be seated at this table, depending on the number of people each table can accommodate. * If children under the age of 7 are invited, they should be seated with their parents. Children between ages 7 and 14 can be seated at a separate kids’ table. * Be mindful of guests with disabilities or mobility issues. Seat them close to the door, bathrooms or food station. * Instead of separating the bride and the groom’s family to separate sides, intermingle the tables to promote conversation.

* Consider arranging guests by common interests at each table, seating business associates or parents’ friends together. * Take into consideration people who have relationship rifts and try to seat them separately.

But don’t stress about this too much because it won’t be possible to accommodate everyone. * It’s not unheard of to let guests seat themselves. This takes the pressure of finding a seat for everyone off of you as a couple and enables you to think about the other tasks at hand. This can take place at a buffet wedding or a smaller affair.

Rotating Bride and Groom is very innovative and trendy way to do the arrangement. Good Work. I believe “ The bride and groom hold the two most important seats at the reception and thus their table should be easily seen from anywhere in the room so that all guests can witness their expressions of happiness.”

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CATERING…

Food for Thought

To assure a successful bridal experience listed are a few suggestions upon choosing your wedding reception catering company.

Look for an experienced caterer that will listen to your ideas, have a vision for what you want and will be opened to a wide variety of suggested menu options.

Shop around and compare catering companies. See what your options are in menu selections, pricing, services provided, discounts and payment plans. There may be price differences using glassware verses a quality disposable dinnerware. Many venues and catering companies will discount for a Friday or Sunday event. Food tasting appointments may be offered by some companies upon request.

Your caterer should be accessible when questions arise and respond quickly for ease of mind.

See if your caterer has expanded services that may include cake slicing, bartending services, linen rental and decorating ability. There are companies that offer champagne fountains, candy stations or chocolate machines and will offer discounts if you choose to include them with a catering package.

Speak to your caterer’s previous clients and value their opinion of the experience they had with that company. Pictures do speak words. Ask to see pictures of past catered events by the company you choose. Feel comfortable and at ease with the company of choice. They are here to please you as the bride.

Is your caterer experienced with the number of guests you are having in attendance at your reception? Ask how many staff members will be needed to help make the event run smoothly. Wait staff should be appropriately dressed and conduct themselves professionally at all times carrying on the duties defined in a contract.

Foods should be presented to guests in an eye appealing manner whether on a buffet line or as tabled appetizers. Are the food items prepared in the company’s kitchen or are they precooked and ordered through a food service? Warming trays and chafing dishes keep foods hot and at appropriately safe temperature and should be included in the food presentation. Ask your caterer how long the foods will remain on line during the reception.

The company may have a policy concerning the foods left over at the end of the evening.

During the planning time with your catering company a relationship of trust and confidence will be the foundation of a successful experience. Food is the center of any gathering of people. There is comfort in the preparation of food, the grouping of people around a food table talking and laughing and making memories. Make a gathering at your wedding reception a memorable one with friends, family and loved ones enjoying the foods prepared by your choice of a dependable catering company.

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Wedding Cake Alternatives

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You're getting married soon, and the time has come for you to select a wedding cake. While you understand serving cake is tradition, you're not real fond of the idea. Isn't there something else you could serve? Of course there is!

There are so many alternatives to wedding cake. But before you start looking into them, you need to determine why you are opposed to the idea. Do you dislike the taste of cake in general or the look of a traditional wedding cake? You can ask your baker to do something different and design you a unique cake, perhaps a replica of your wedding rings or favorite flower.You can serve smaller single-layer cakes in various flavors at each of your reception

tables-this has become a big trend in recent years.You can fill several tierd platters with cupcakes of every flavor.The choice is yours, and if cake is not for you, there are alternatives.

Before you axe the cake altogether, remember your guests.

Some will expect wedding cake and be sorely disappointed when you don't serve it. For their sake, you might want to arrange for a small wedding cake. For those more daring, dessert options run the gamut from pastries to pie. Sit down and rank your dessert faves.

Have your spouse-to-be do the same.Then compare the lists.

Do you see anything in common? Perhaps ice cream is tops.

No? Ice cream is your beloved's number one choice and pie is

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yours? Pie and ice cream? What a great combo!

To give your guests more choices, consider serving your top choices buffet style. Arrange for an ice cream bar, for example, with several flavors of ice cream and toppings.That way, guests can create their own ice cream dishes from sundaes to banana splits. Instead of serving one type of pie, set up a pie bar with several types for guests to feast on.They might have a sliver of peach pie, a sliver of apple and a sliver of pecan. Still not sure what to serve? No problem. Set up a coffee and dessert bar with various sweets from pastries to puddings.

There is so much you could serve in addition to or in lieu of wedding cake.

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Wedding Officiants

Officiants perform the wedding ceremony and are the first to introduce the newlyweds to their guests as an officially married couple.

Various types of officiants can officiate a wedding, and understanding each type can help couples find the right one for them.

RELIGIOUS OFFICIANT Couples who want traditional religious ceremonies often choose a religious officiant, such as a parish priest or rabbi, with whom they're familiar. For example, couples who grew up attending a particular church might choose the priest who's been preaching to them since they were children, while others might choose the priest at their current place of worship.

CIVIL OFFICIANT Civil officiants are officers of the court, such as a judge or justice of the peace. Many couples who are planning destination weddings abroad still choose to have a civil officiant perform a wedding ceremony at home. This is because some overseas officiants may not be authorized to marry couples in their home countries, meaning their marriages won't be recognized once they return home. Civil officiants make sure marriages are legal, and they also make great options for couples who just want to get hitched without a grand ceremony.

PROFESSIONAL OFFICIANT Professional officiants are not affiliated with a particular religious organization. That makes them great choices for couples who aren't religious as well as those who come from different religious backgrounds and won't be converting to the same faith. Professional officiants typically meet with a couple once or twice to get to know them before writing the speech they will give during the ceremony. Many will share the speech with the couple in advance of the big day, and some even allow couples to write the speech.

LOVED ONES Many couples ask a friend or family member to officiate their weddings, which can add a fun and very personal component to the ceremony. Couples who want to take this route should research local laws to determine the steps loved ones must take to become ordained ministers who will be recognized by the state or country where the ceremony will take place.

Officiants play a significant role during a wedding, and couples can choose one who best fits their personalities and ceremony preferences.

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Cake

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PSST! WHAT TO KNOW THE BEST KEPT WEDDING SECRET? NEXT TO THE HONEYMOON, CHOOSING YOUR CAKE IS THE BEST PART! THERE IS ONLY ONE RULE: INDULGE!

Forget about your wedding diet and fitting into a form-fitting dress. Worry about that tomorrow. Have fun and enjoy sampling flavors for cake, filling, icing and edible decor while you decide on style.

Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind when shopping for a wedding cake.  Taste Don’t limit your taste testing to just one baker. You will be pleasantly surprised to find that the strawberry filling at one bakery is quite different than the one across town. Ask about the variety of fillings available. More and more choices – healthy choices, too — are popular these days. If you decide on multi-layers with different fillings, make sure that the transition from one layer to the next will not overpower the taste buds.  Style You can’t go wrong with the traditional tiered white-iced cake which reflects the theme of the wedding in decoration and accent colors. If you want something unique or that demonstrates your personality, go for it. It’s easier to choose a style if you have something in mind, but browsing through your baker’s view book will help you confirm a decision on style, shape and size.

 Size and Budget Wedding cakes can be a significant part of the wedding budget. Keep cost in mind when you decide on the style, shape and size. Rely on the experience of your baker to help you choose the right size for your guest list. One of the first questions a wedding cake specialist will ask is, “How many guests are you planning to serve?”  Specialty Cakes for Special Diets Yes, gluten-free wedding cakes that look and taste good are available. Be sure to taste a sample and trust the advice of your baker. Remember that gluten-free may affect the type of cake design. For alternatives to the traditional high-calorie, rich tasting cake and to provide your guests with an healthier option, consider flourless chocolate cake for the groom’s cake.

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USE YOUR CAMERA TO LOOK AROUND, HUNT FOR THE PICTURES THAT NEED TO BE FOUND. SHOOT AWAY AND COMPLETE THE LIST, FIND THE MOMENTS WE MAY HAVE MISSED. HAPPY COUPLES, A YUMMY TREAT PEOPLE SMILING, DANCING FEET A COUPLE HOLDING HANDS, A GREAT BIG HUG A PIECE OF CAKE, A LARGE BEER MUG SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW THE BRIDE AND GROOM, A PHOTO OF YOU PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS WITH US! THANKS FOR HELPING US CAPTURE OUR DAY! Print out an invitation to your guests to help you capture the memories of your special day. Place an invitation on each table.

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A NEW DAY FOR THE WEDDING

GUEST SIGN-IN

By Cindy A. Lugo

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hen it comes to your wedding day, even the smallest of details provides an opportunity to make a statement. This includes the traditional guest sign-in book, which has given way to a more creative, personalized element of the wedding day festivities.

Whether couples decide to share their love story or emphasize a theme, it is clear that guests are invited to become an integral part of the memories on this all-important day. With an endless array of ideas for a guest sign-in opportunity, there are four categories you can consider to make your personal statement.

In the keepsake category, think outof-the-box – the mailbox, that is. Place a mailbox or an old suitcase on a table with a plethora of vintage postcards

like to be in the photos since they will be

of your wedding. Today’s photos are tomorrow’s heirlooms.

strewn about, and invite guests to sign the card or write a message. Especially when adventure is the theme, an old atlas serves as a perfect item for guests to sign their names with bold markers. Consider having a puzzle made with a favorite romantic snapshot and encouraging guests to sign the back of the puzzle pieces. Later, you can enjoy assembling this interactive keepsake. If scrapbooking is more your style, supply a polaroid camera and instruct guests to take their best shot.

Include some decorative tape and they can add their picture, along with notes and signature to the scrapbook.

If you prefer the advice seeking category, preprint a mock prescription pad, and ask guests to tear off a sheet and write their personal prescription for a happy marriage.

Monogrammed coasters make a great note card. Leave a stack of these by the entrance to the reception, and encourage guests to write a personal toast to the bride and

groom. Enjoy reading them as Mr. & Mrs. with each glass of wine you share together.

Some guest sign-in items can double as home décor. Couples zoning in on a hobby or interest have rewritten the conventions by using everything from a surfboard, skateboard, buoy, patio bench, or a canoe paddle to have wedding guests leave their signatures.

Millennials are more apt to gravitate to social media when soliciting guests’ participation in their wedding celebration.

With websites that now assist couples in selecting a personalized wedding hashtag for the purpose of posting on Instagram and Twitter, the bride and groom may opt to have their guests post on social media.

Provide a space where guests can take photos, complete with a chalkboard to write a message, and include signage with the wedding hashtag. You can have fun looking at all of your guests’ posts while on your honeymoon.

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chedule your trial appointments a few months in advance of your wedding so that you will have a chance to interview several professionals and try out different hair styles and make up applications.

Make sure to bring information about your wedding to your trial appointment, such as the venue, style of dress, any accessories you plan to wear, and your color scheme. If possible, make your trial appointment before a gathering of friends or family so that you can ask for feedback.

When meeting with your makeup artist and hair stylist, ask if they work on location the day of your wedding. Ask how many of the wedding party they will be able to

YOUR WEDDING DAY WILL BE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DAYS OF YOUR LIFE.YOU WILL WANT EVERYTHING TO BE PERFECT! CHOOSING THE RIGHT HAIR STYLIST AND MAKEUP ARTIST FOR YOUR BIG DAY IS ESSENTIAL! accommodate on the big day.

Find out if there is a contingency plan in case something happens the day of the wedding. Ask to meet his back up person in advance of your wedding.

Time your trial run so that you know how long it will take to do your hair and makeup on your wedding day.

Hair especially is all about timing. If you do your hair too early, you will look stale before the activities begin. If too late, you will feel rushed.

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Total ceremony: ___________ Makeup ____________________ Photography Hair _______________________ Photographer’s fees __________ Reception Nails ______________________ Videographer’s fees __________ Reception Site ______________ Tuxedo ____________________ Photo Pkg. fees _____________ Food _____________________ Shoes _____________________ Miscellaneous _______________ Drinks ____________________ Cuff links ___________________ Total photography: __________ Rentals ___________________ Men’s grooming _____________ Cake _____________________ Miscellaneous _______________ Gifts Favors ____________________ Total attire: ________________ Wedding party _______________ Miscellaneous ______________ Parents ____________________ Total reception: ____________ Transportation Other ______________________ Flowers

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Ceremony _________________ Miscellaneous ______________ Bride’s bouquet _____________ Total transportation: __________ Bridesmaids’ bouquets _______ Stationery Corsages & boutonnieres _____ Invitations _________________

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n your twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, you might not vividly remember the shocking fuchsia dress Aunt Edna wore or how adorable your ring bearer looked when he took the flower girl’s hand walking up the aisle. With the right photographer, however, those memories will come back every time you review your wedding album The best photographers not only capture the main event, but also record the little things that make your day unique. Consider these points when choosing your wedding photographer.

PHOTOGRAPHS. Professional photographers have portfolios of their work to show perspective clients. Leaf through several weddings to get a sense of how the photographer works and what the final outcome will be.

Consider her style, presentation, how she edits the photos and how you feel when you view them. If you have

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Store name:______________________________________________________ Whether couples decide to share their Address: ________________________________________________________ love story or emphasize a theme, it is Phone number: ______________ Salesperson:clear ________________________ that guests are invited to become an integral part of the memories on this all-important day. With an endless Total Cost: ________________________________ array of ideas for a guest sign-in opportunity, there are four categories Measured by: _____________________________ you can consider to make your personal statement.

Pick up date: ______________________________ In the keepsake category, think outOther Information: __________________________ of-the-box – the mailbox, that is. Place a mailbox or an old suitcase on a table __________________________________________ with a plethora of vintage postcards

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family “issues,” such as divorced parents or siblings who no longer speak to each other, decide how you will handle these photos ahead of time – don’t be afraid to make your photographer the bad guy in setting up the shots.

 COMMUNICATE YOUR IDEAS. Be very clear on what you expect. You might be lucky enough to hire the best photographer in the city, but even the best can’t read your mind. Make a written list of all the shots that you want taken. Explain the different groupings in the family photos.

It might be helpful to ask a relative on each side to corral the family members you would like to be in the photos since they will be unfamiliar to the photographer. If there are

 DISCUSS YOUR BUDGET AND GET IT IN WRITING. Get a written proposal from the photographer that details his pricing and what you will receive. Are you paying for just the photography, or are prints included? Will they be put into an album, and if so, what kind? Have a signed, itemized contract in place before any work is done. Resist the urge to save money by having a friend or family member take the pictures unless they are a professional photographer. There are no take-twos on a wedding and this is one area you don’t want any disappointments.

Put more than a little thought into choosing who will be taking the images of your wedding. Today’s photos are tomorrow’s heirlooms.

strewn about, and invite guests to sign the card or write a message. Especially when adventure is the theme, an old atlas serves as a perfect item for guests to sign their names with bold markers. Consider having a puzzle made with a favorite romantic snapshot and encouraging guests to sign the back of the puzzle pieces. Later, you can enjoy assembling this interactive keepsake. If scrapbooking is more your style, supply a polaroid camera and instruct guests to take their best shot.

Include some decorative tape and they can add their picture, along with notes and signature to the scrapbook.

If you prefer the advice seeking category, REALTOR | RE/MAX ONE preprint a mock prescription pad, and ask guests to tear off a sheet and write their personal prescription for a happy marriage.

Monogrammed coasters make a great note card. Leave a stack of these by the entrance to the reception, encourage guests 315 TexasandAve, Bridge City, TX to write a personal toast to the bride and

groom. Enjoy reading them as Mr. & Mrs. with each glass of wine you share together.

Some guest sign-in items can double as home décor. Couples zoning in on a hobby or interest have rewritten the conventions by using everything from a surfboard, skateboard, buoy, patio bench, or a canoe paddle to have wedding guests leave their signatures.

Millennials are more apt to gravitate to social media when soliciting guests’ participation in their wedding celebration.

With websites that now assist couples in selecting a personalized wedding hashtag for the purpose of posting on Instagram and Twitter, the bride and groom may opt to have their guests post on social media.

Provide a space where guests can take photos, complete with a chalkboard to write a message, and include signage with the wedding hashtag. You can have fun looking at all of your guests’ posts while on your honeymoon.

 CHECK REFERENCES. Once you find examples you love, ask for references.

Former clients can tell you how easy the photographer was to work with, if they got the pictures they wanted and if their photos were delivered timely.

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Now is a time like no other in your life. You met, you fell in love, you decided to marry and now you are planning your wedding - a day to be remembered for the rest of your lives.

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You already know planning a wedding can be busy to say the least. The big day will be upon you before you know it and time will run out to do all the special things you wanted to do. Your LOVE STORY WEDDING FAVOR can be one you don’t want to leave out.

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Six to Twelve Months Before __ Select a wedding date and time __ Make a preliminary budget. __ Reserve your ceremony and reception location. __ Determine who will officiate your ceremony. __ Determine the size of your guest list. __ Compile names and addresses of guests. __ Select attendants. __ Check catering facilities at the reception site. __ Select a caterer, if needed. __ Select a photographer and/or videographer. __ Select a florist. __ Select your dress and headpiece. __ Announce your engagement in the newspaper. __ Select bridesmaids’ dresses. __ Hire a limousine for the wedding day, if needed.

Four Months Before __ Make final arrangements for the ceremony. __ Make sure all bridal attire is ordered. __ Have both mothers select their dresses. __ Create your bridal registry. __ Order invitations and personal stationery. __ Complete the guest lists. __ Select the men’s wedding attire. __ Check requirements for marriage license. __ Shop for wedding rings. __ Plan the honeymoon.

Two Months Before __ Address invitations to be mailed 4 to 6 weeks before the wedding. __ Finalize all details with service personnel. __ Make rehearsal arrangements. __ Plan rehearsal dinner. __ Plan bridesmaids’ luncheon. __ Make appointments with hairdresser. __ Arrange hotels for out-of-town guests. __ Finalize honeymoon plans.

One Month Before __ Have a final fitting for you and attendants. __ Have a formal bridal portrait done.

__ Purchase gifts for attendants. __ Have bridesmaids’ luncheon. __ Purchase going-away outfit. __ Keep a careful record of gifts received. __ Make sure you have all the accessories: ring pillow, garter, candles, etc. __ Select people to handle guest book.

Two Weeks Before __ Attend to business and legal details __ Prepare wedding announcements to be sent to newspaper.

One Week Before __ Contact guests who have not responded. __ Give final count to caterer and review details. __ Go over final details with all professionals. __ Give photographer the list of pictures to take. __ Give all musicians the list of music. __ Plan the seating arrangements. __ Keep up with the writing of thank-you notes. __ Pack your suitcase for your honeymoon. __ Make sure you have the wedding rings and that they fit. __ Make sure you have all wedding attire and that it fits. __ Have a rehearsal with all participants. __ Attend rehearsal dinner.

The Wedding Day __ Be sure to eat something. __ Fix hair or have an appointment to have it done at least 3 to 4 hours before the ceremony. __ Make sure nails are done. Allow plenty of time to apply make-up. Have everything together. __ Start dressing an hour to an hour-and-ahalf before the ceremony. __ Have the music start 30 minutes before the ceremony. __ Have guests seated. Five minutes before the ceremony, have the groom’s parents seated. Immediately before the procession, the bride’s mother is seated.

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