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Contents Cover Feature - Tori + Logan ......................... 9 Ultimate Way to Plan Your Wedding........ 14 Page 17

Scott + Natasha......................................................... 17 Choosing the Perfect Rehearsal Dinner Venue............................................................. 20 Sara + Nick.................................................................... 24 Wedding Photo Checklist................................ 30

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The Farmhouse Styled Shoot........................ 35 Cassie + Hunter......................................................... 39 Choosing Your Wedding Venue.................. 43 Tyler + Tracie............................................................... 49 Lindsay + Blake......................................................... 53

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Alicia + Jake................................................................. 57

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PUBLISHER Woodlands Bride EDITOR Nick Thiele Page 49

FEATURED VENUE Big Sky Barn FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER Alexander Cross CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Page 53

Alexander Cross Amy Johnston Photography Asher Creek Photography C. Baron Photography Fields of Heather Photography SD Photography

ADVERTISING Page 57

INQUIRIES Email Armando Salazar at asalazar@woodlandsbride.com

A TO A S T TO L O V E A N D L AU G H T E R , A N D TO

H A P P I LY E V E R A F T E R LASTING MEMORIES INCLUDED

Our beautiful private dining rooms offer the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding reception, engagement party or rehearsal dinner.

Amber Scheer, your Special Events Coordinator, will take care of every detail. Please contact Amber at ascheer@trulucks.com.

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1900 Hughes Landing Blvd.

281 465 7000

www.trulucks.com

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Style Guide Venue - Big Sky Barn Photographer - Alexander Cross Wedding Planner - A&E Events Florist - Striking Stems Love Birds Vintage Rentals & Styling Hair - Hair By Liz Make Up - BP Artistry DJ - DJ Dave Cake - Dream Cakes Strings - Third Floor Strings Catering - All Star Catering Videographer - Elect Films

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THE ULTIMATE WAY

to Search Wedding Venues & Plan Your Wedding!!

Planning a wedding is no small task. It can be very stressful and we know your time is precious.

The first and most important step is to choose a venue and Woodlands Bride has completely revolutionized the way you can tour local venues.

Say goodbye to driving countless miles and spending your weekends touring venues and visiting open houses, only to find the best weekends have already booked. With our tours, you can

virtually tour the venues from the comfort of your home. Narrow down your choices so you only visit your favorites in person. Our tours are a helpful tool not only for booking your venue but also for planning the rest of the details.

Choosing Your Venue Once you say “Yes!� and start sporting your new bling the clock starts ticking on booking your venue. The best venues book up quickly - sometimes up to a

year in advance! If you want to land your dream venue on your favorite date, it’s critical to do your research quickly and book your venue as soon as possible.

Another reason you need to book your venue ASAP is because so many of your other wedding decisions hinge on your venue.

Your theme, guest count, vendors, and budget are just a few of the decisions that are influenced by your venue.

Our virtual venue tours will give you a 360 degree view of the venue and details about its accommodations. You can view each room or area from floor to ceiling, click information icons to

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learn important details, navigate the floor plan of the venue, view image and video galleries, and so much more!

Planning Your Wedding You will love the freedom our venue tours give you to “pop in” and see the venue anytime.

Family and friends that live thousands of miles away will be able to envision your plans and give meaningful feedback as if they were right there with you. You can also use the tours at meetings with your wedding vendors to collaborate on specific layouts and placements of every detail of your wedding as if you were at the venue!

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Scott + Natasha Photographer: Fields of Heather Photography Venue: Waterpoint Premier Lakeside Venue Cake: Sugar Bakery Catering: All Star Catering

Flowers: A Different Bloom Music: Divisi Strings

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Choosing the Perfect Rehearsal Dinner Venue What is a Rehearsal Dinner

The rehearsal dinner is a casual or formal gathering for the wedding party before the wedding that provides an opportunity for both families to get to know one another in a fun, relaxed environment. It’s a time to mingle, do a gift exchange, offer toasts, and provide some last-minute instruction about the actual wedding details. Rehearsal dinners vary as much as the wedding itself. They can be formal banquets or garden parties, casual picnics, or even a BBQ.

Where to Have It

A sit-down dinner at a hotel ballroom or nice restaurant is the norm, but there’s no right or wrong when you plan your rehearsal dinner.

Restaurants are ideal for many because couples can focus on the more meaningful details knowing that the food is taken care of! However, relaxing in a nice backyard, at an art museum, or even on the beach are perfectly acceptable locations. It just depends on your style and budget.

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Who to Invite

Turn the dinner into a fabulous welcome party - if your wedding is mostly local friends and family but a few key people traveled far to come to your wedding, extend the invitation to them as a thank you for their extra effort.

If you’re throwing a destination wedding or a party where at least half of the guests are from out of town, show your appreciation by inviting everyone to some kind of night-before festivity.

How to Invite Your Guests

If your rehearsal dinner will be a fancy affair with lots of out-of-town guests in a hotel banquet room, a country club, or someplace similarly dressed up, you should send formal invitations. You’ll also want people to RSVP so you have a head count for the caterer. If, on the other hand, your rehearsal dinner will be fairly low-key or small—a party at a restaurant or an intimate gathering at your future inlaws’ home, then you don’t need to be as formal with your invitations. You can send e-vites, use DIY invites, or call to personally ask people to join you. Just make sure it’s clear to your guests where they need to be and when.

If you’re sending out invitations, get them out with, or shortly after, your wedding invitations to help everyone keep their schedules straight, book their travel plans, and ensure timely RSVPs. Give far-flung attendants the basic plans far in advance so they can book flights with the proper arrival time.

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P P O T I C R KS U O Cozy Grape About Cozy Grape Merging the style and elegance of a private social club with the quality of service and attention to detail of a fine dining establishment, Cozy Supper Club offers a casual and comfortable dining experience located in Historic Downtown Montgomery.

Casual Elegance in a Contemporary Setting Can handle 110 guests inside and out!

(936) 524-2206 • cozysupperclub.com • 304 Caroline Street, Montgomery, TX

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P PICK O T R S OU Trulucks The Woodlands About Goode Co. Barbeque Our beautiful private dining rooms offer the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding reception, engagement party or rehearsal dinner.

Special Events Coordinator Amber Scheer will take care of every detail, from floral arrangements and audiovisual needs, to customizing a delicious menu prepared by your own private chef.

(281) 465­-7000 • trulucks.com • 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd, Suite 600

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Real Wedding

Sara + Nick Photographer: Amy Johnston Photography Venue: Ashelynn Manor Cake: Lisa Barcelona Florist: HEB Bloom

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Hair & Makeup: Exquisite Reflections Officiant: Jay Meyers Videographer: Brittni Duensing

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Bride alone – close up and full-length Bride touching up makeup and hair Bride with mother Bride with father Bride with both parents Bride with grandparents Bride with siblings Bride with maid/matron of honor Bride with groom’s sister(s) Bride with all bridesmaids Bride with flower girls Bride with entire immediate family Bride with father waiting to walk down the aisle

With the Groom

Groom alone – close up and full length Groom with mother Groom with father Groom with both parents Groom with Brothers Groom with bride’s brothers Groom with best man Groom with all groomsman Groom with ring bearer Groom with entire immediate family

At the Ceremony Venue Officiant Groomsmen seating guests Registry attendants & greeters

During the Ceremony

Seating of grandmothers Seating of mothers Lighting of unity candle by parents Groom waiting at alter with best man Processional of wedding party Maid/Matron of honor walking down the aisle Ring bearer walking down aisle 7.

Bride and father before walking down the 8. aisle Bride walking down aisle with father 9.

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Entire ceremony scene once everyone is present Bride and groom at the alter Exchanging of rings Exchanging of vows Lighting of the unity candle Exchanging of the kiss Announcement of Mr. and Mrs. Recessional

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Bride with register attendants Bride and groom with greeters Bride and groom with readers Bride and groom Bride and groom with wedding party Bride and groom with bride’s parents Bride and groom with groom’s parents Bride and groom with bride’s family Bride and groom with groom’s family

At the Ceremony Venue Bride with register attendants Bride and groom with greeters Bride and groom with readers

After the Ceremony

Bride and Groom’s entrance to reception Bride and groom’s first dance – full length Bride and groom’s first dance – close up Bride dancing with father Groom dancing with mother Bride and groom talking with guests Toasting Bride and groom cutting cake Bride tossing bouquet Groom taking off garter Bride with all girlfriends Groom with all best friends Candid reception photos Guests preparing for bride and groom’s “going away” 15. Bride and groom leaving reception Photo Credit: Straughan Photography

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Miscellaneous Wedding cake Food table Decorations

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Styled Shoot

The Farmhouse Styled Shoot Photographer: SD Photography

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www.jaspersthewoodlands.com

WHEN IT COMES TO CATERING, THERE’S NO SUBSTITUTION FOR EXPERIENCE

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Cassie + Hunter Photographer: Amy Johnston Photography

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Style Guide Photographer: Amy Johnston Photography Venue & Catering: Ashelynn Manor Dessert Table: Lisa Barcelona Cakes Video: Bella Videography Minister: Dave Vega Floral: Striking Stems Bartenders: Bourban And Lace Decor: Colleen Francis, Mother of the Bride DJ: Johnny Grams, All Time DJ

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Choosing Your Wedding Cake 6 Tips to Consider

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Check with the Venue Some wedding venues don’t allow you to bring in an outside cake. It’s important to check with your wedding venue first, and find out if there’s a fee for not getting your cake through them. You’d be surprised how much it can cost per slice to make arrangements to bring in your own cake.

Size it Carefully You should have a good idea of how many guests you expect at your reception. Let your cake decorator know that, as well as how confident you are in that number. You want to avoid getting more cake than you need, but you also don’t want to be short handed. Take the advice of your cake decorator on this topic. They do this for a living!

Shop it Around Wedding cakes are an important part of your wedding, and like everything else, you should shop around for the best service.

The best service isn’t always just who has the lowest price. You want to know how easy it is to communicate with the cake decorator. You’ll also want to read ample reviews to know how others feel about their experiences.

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The Frosting Buttercream cakes typically taste a lot better than a fondant cake. Fondant cakes are chosen by couples who want that perfect cake look that really adds to the overall look of your wedding. If you’re going for both amazing taste and beauty, then consider first frosting the cake with a buttercream frosting and then add a layer of fondant over the top.

Weather & Location Your options may be limited based on if you’re having an indoor or outdoor wedding.

If you’re having your reception in July at a outdoor wedding venue, then you’ll need to avoid buttercream or whipped cream frosting. Nothing is worse than an icky mess that doesn’t hold up in warmer weather.

Vendor Collaboration Many couples choose to put fresh flowers on their wedding cakes. If this is the case, you need to make sure your florist and cake decorator are able to communicate. Make sure you know whether it’s the florist or the cake decorator that’s going to add these final touches.

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Tyler + Tracie Photographer: Asher Creek Photography

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Style Guide Venue: Waterpoint Premier Lakeside Venue Cake: Bavarian Cakery Florist: Carter’s Florist Day of Coordinator/Rentals: Vintage Indulgence Hair/Makeup: Perfect Pout Makeup Artistry Food: Cilantros Mexican Grill DJ: Golden Trumpet

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Lindsay + Blake Photographer: C. Baron Photography Venue: Chateau Polonez Coordinator: Envogue Events Florist: Floral Events Cake: Edible Designs DJ: Broadway Events Unlimited

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Alicia + Jake Photographer: C. Baron Photography

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Style Guide Photographer/ Videographer: C. Baron Photography Venue: The Carriage House Coordinators: Allison Monrose and A&E Weddings (Liz Conlin) Florist: E Johnston Designs Cake: Desserts by Holly DJ: LG Entertainers Makeup: Charita Scott Dress: Brickhouse Bridal Tux: Men’s Warehouse