What a wonderful year of events it has been! 37 different events, clients, and experiences, and we have loved them all! Here are our faves for 2013!
MOST MEMORABLE BRIDAL GOWN: KATHRYN’S GOWN (Monique Lhullier for Neiman Marcus)
MOST MEMORABLE BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES: MEAGAN’S BRIDESMAIDS (Dessy from Brides by Demetrios)
MOST MEMORABLE GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: PAUL & HIS GROOMSMEN (Oleg Cassini from Tuxedo Junction)
MOST MEMORABLE HAIR & MAKE-UP: AW WEDDING HAIR
AW Wedding Hair owner Angie Dawkins has been making our brides, attendants, and moms look fabulous for years, and 2013 was no exception! Bailey, Meghan, Brittany, Rachel, and Erica all looked amazing thanks to Angie and her team!
MOST MEMORABLE EVENT DESIGN: AMANDA & ROWDY’S WEDDING (The Adolphus Hotel, Beyond, Big D Party Rental, Branching Out, GBS Linens, Significantly Said, and Wildflower Linens)
MOST MEMORABLE D.I.Y. DESIGN: BRITTANY & BEN’S CEREMONY DESIGN
Our favorite D.I.Y. element ever! Brittany’s father constructed this ceremony entrance out of antique family heirlooms, and the result was just breathtaking! It was the perfect way for his daughter to enter her “sanctuary” in the backyard of the home she grew up in.
MOST MEMORABLE BRIDAL BOUQUETS: BRANCHING OUT
Amanda, Carlie, and Traci’s bouquets from Branching Out were full, textured, and lovely. All three ladies cried as soon as they saw them!
MOST MEMORABLE BRIDESMAID BOUQUETS: LUSH COUTURE FLORAL
We loved seeing all of the bright and beautiful bridesmaids bouquets that Lush Couture provided for our wedding parties this year. Each one was so unique and always complemented the bridesmaids’ dresses perfectly!
MOST MEMORABLE LARGE SCALE FLORAL PIECES: BRANCHING OUT
From Traci and Damon’s baby’s breath altar pieces, to Carlie and Paul’s stunning ceremony arch, to Amanda and Rowdy’s full altar pieces, we loved all of the large pieces that Debby and her team at Branching Out put together for us this year!
MOST MEMORABLE CENTERPIECES: LUSH COUTURE FLORAL
Year after year, wedding after wedding, I am always blown away by the work Deitra Butler of Lush Couture Floral creates for our clients. It is always gorgeous, creative, and well balanced. We are so lucky to work with her!
MOST MEMORABLE LIGHTING: BEYOND
We hear it time and again from our clients and we couldn’t agree more: Lighting makes all of the difference. And Beyond is the best in the biz. We love working with their team to ensure that all of our events look their very best!
MOST MEMORABLE BRIDAL CAKE: AMANDA’S CAKE (Fancy Cakes by Lauren)
MOST MEMORABLE GROOM’S CAKE: PAUL’S CAKE (Panini Bakery)
MOST MEMORABLE INVITATION SUITE: TRACI & DAMON’S INVITATIONS (Significantly Said: Invitations by Significant Events)
MOST MEMORABLE CEREMONY VENUE: PARK CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH
Both Ellis Chapel for Meghan & Don and the Main Sanctuary at Park Cities Baptist Church for Stephanie & Ajay provided an elegant and centrally located ceremony space for us. We love working with Valerie Bergstrom at PCBC and her tremendous attention to detail. Can’t wait to do more weddings there!
MOST MEMORABLE RECEPTION VENUE: CENTURY BALLROOM AT THE ADOLPHUS HOTEL
The Century Ballroom at the Adolphus Hotel offers a wonderful space, neutral design, and affordability for our clients such as Bailey & Andrew, Meghan & Don, and Amanda & Rowdy, who all had their receptions there this year. And the cuisine, staff, and hospitality at the Adolphus is second to none. It’s one of our favorite venues year after year!
MOST MEMORABLE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS: PEREZ PHOTOGRAPHY
MOST MEMORABLE WEDDING PORTRAITS: ALLISON DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY
MOST MEMORABLE CANDID IMAGES: HAMPTON MORROW PHOTOGRAPHY
MOST MEMORABLE VIDEOGRAPHY: SPLENDOR FILMS (Bailey & Andrew’s Wedding Film) Bailey & Andrew’s Highlight Film Another vendor we are so fortunate to have watched grow throughout the years. We had not had the chance to work with Jeff & Amanda at Splendor Films since 2011, and WOW were we blown away by how much they have grown over the years! Bailey & Andrew’s film is so lovely and moving, and still makes me cry whenever I see it!
MOST MEMORABLE DJ: GLENN ROUSH
We completed our 30th event this year with Glenn as the DJ, and he continues to do a wonderful job for our clients. I’m so lucky to call him one of my best friends and a trusted colleague! He and his team at LeForce Entertainment are always there to lend a hand and are part of almost every event we do.
MOST MEMORABLE LIVE BAND: EMPIRE 6
Yay! Our favorite new party band! Empire 6 absolutely brought the house down at the weddings of Meghan & Don and Erin & Matt! We love working with them and their sister band IDT. They are great friends and great performers!
MOST MEMORABLE CEREMONY MUSIC: SERENATA STRINGS
MOST MEMORABLE MEAL: LISA & TIM’S WEDDING (Chef Scott Romano)
MOST MEMORABLE DESSERTS: TART BAKERY
My mouth waters every time that Tart Bakery is part of our events! They create beautiful pastry that looks as good as it tastes, and we loved working with them so often this year!
MOST MEMORABLE WEDDING OFFICIANTS: LOVE NOTES
Marty Younkin and his staff of wedding officiants at Love Notes are the best around. They consistently provide a quality service with a kind & compassionate heart. We are fortunate to call them colleagues!
MOST MEMORABLE TRANSPORTATION: WYNNE TRANSPORTATION
MOST MEMORABLE “SURPRISE”: CARA’S JERSEYS AND FLAGS FOR JONATHAN
Thank you to all of our valued vendors and clients who have made this year so memorable! We can’t wait to see what 2014 has in store and what significant memories it will bring! Cheers!
Love,
Meredith, Kelli, Elizabeth, Rachel, & Callie