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2013 Most Memorable Moments!

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)

Kathryn’s lace covered gown with high neck and ribbon belt detailing was just so lovely and perfect for her frame. She looked like an elegant Grace Kelly walking down the aisle to her groom Nick.

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES: MEAGAN’S BRIDESMAIDS (Dessy from Brides by Demetrios)

I absolutely loved the smoked lilac color of Meagan’s bridesmaids dresses. This was the only time this year we saw this color, and it paired beautifully with the yellow and white floral from Out of the Garden.

MOST MEMORABLE GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: PAUL & HIS GROOMSMEN (Oleg Cassini from Tuxedo Junction)

Paul and his groomsmen were looking sharp in their classic black tuxes with tie and vest. We got a great shot of them all sharing cigars later in the evening as well!

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)

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Amanda & Rowdy’s summer wedding turned out so beautifully! With elegant silk & lace invitations and day of design pieces from Significantly Said, lush and gorgeous floral from Branching Out, luxurious linens from GBS and Wildflower, gold chargers and chairs from Big D Party Rental, and of course beautiful lighting surrounding the room and cascading from the ceiling by Beyond. It was a wedding to remember!

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)

We loved this beautiful and classic design from rockstar cake designer Lauren Kitchens for Amanda & Rowdy’s wedding! It went perfectly with the event design, and tasted delicious with a custom Dulce de Leche filling for Rowdy’s Hispanic heritage.

MOST MEMORABLE GROOM’S CAKE: PAUL’S CAKE (Panini Bakery)

Paul’s marlin cake looked amazing and was a big surprise for him! Guests couldn’t stop taking pictures! We love working with Sophie and the team at Panini on so many of our weddings!

MOST MEMORABLE INVITATION SUITE: TRACI & DAMON’S INVITATIONS (Significantly Said: Invitations by Significant Events)

I am very proud to say that it was very hard to decide which of our invitations designs this year was my favorite. Our designer Callie Sercey has truly worked so hard and put so much effort and creativity into each and every piece she designed. We are lucky to have her on our team! The vintage “love bird” invitation suite for Traci & Damon was my favorite of the year! So many charming details.

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

Always amazing Tanya & Cesar Perez provided our favorite engagement galleries this year with the photos of Nicole & Darrel and Amanda & Rowdy! We love to see the creativity in their shots and how they always make our couples look fabulous!

MOST MEMORABLE WEDDING PORTRAITS: ALLISON DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Allison Davis consistently delivers beautiful images of love captured at our clients’ weddings. Kara & Franklin, Sara & Joe, and Rachel & Kevin were all ecstatic to receive their cherished images and to work with such a kind and detailed professional as Allison.

MOST MEMORABLE CANDID IMAGES: HAMPTON MORROW PHOTOGRAPHY

We are so excited to give this designation to Stefanie and Ben of Hampton Morrow Photography! We have worked with them for years, and it has been great to see them grow in their composition and photo-journalistic eye! Plus, they are wonderful friends and office mates at our Davenport Rd studio! We love you guys!

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

Serenata Strings provides the musical accompaniment to the majority of our wedding ceremonies, and they always do an excellent job at an affordable price!

MOST MEMORABLE MEAL: LISA & TIM’S WEDDING (Chef Scott Romano)

Executive Chef Scott Romano provided the best wedding meal I have ever had at the wedding of Lisa & Tim! A series of 30 small plates featuring cuisine from Lisa & Tim’s favorite travel destinations delighted the taste buds of every guest. And it was an extra treat to watch Scott and his crew prepare the meal in the couple’s expansive kitchen.

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

Hands down, one of our most trusted and valued vendor partners. Whether it is buses, towncars, or limos, no matter how big or small the job, Wynne Transportation delivers every time, and this year was no exception!

MOST MEMORABLE “SURPRISE”: CARA’S JERSEYS AND FLAGS FOR JONATHAN

My favorite surprise we were able to help a client execute this year was Cara’s surprise for Jonathan. She had 2 jerseys made in honor of his favorite soccer team, The Liverpool Football Club. Through Significantly Said, we created these custom “send off” flags using the FC Liverpool logo and transforming it to match the wedding design. It was such a fun surprise to see come together!

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

2012 Most Memorable Moments!

Whew! What a great year 2012 has been! With 55 events under our belts in 2012, we have had our busiest year ever and have made some wonderful memories. Here are our faves!

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDAL GOWN: ADRYAN’S GOWN (by Romona Keveza)

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Oh, how we loved Adryan’s chic and stunning Romona Keveza gown! The short fitted dress with dramatic side train was absolutely perfect for the look and feel of Adryan’s wedding. So few brides could pull this look off, but Adryan looked fabulous!

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDAL SECOND/PARTY DRESS: JORDAN’S DRESS (by Bebe)

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What a fun and flirty party dress Jordan selected after spending her ceremony in her beautiful lace gown. The dress was the perfect complement to the adorable choreographed routine she and husband Taylor performed for their guests!

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES: LINDSEY’S BRIDESMAIDS (from Brides by Demetrios)

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Lindsey’s bridesmaids started the day in these adorable embroidered matching robes before changing into their lovely Celadon summer dresses. It was our only wedding this year that used this color, and it looked perfect with the soft pink and green bouquets from The Lily Pad! And check out that fabulous hair and make-up from AW Wedding Hair!

MOST MEMORABLE GROOM/GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: JUSTIN & HIS GROOMSMEN

We loved these casual but stylish ensembles that Justin & his groomsmen wore for the wedding! And our graphic designer groom Justin even designed custom undershirts for them to wear which matched the wedding logo. So fun!

MOST MEMORABLE HAIR & MAKE-UP: CHI RO WEDDINGS
Courtney Phillips and her team at Chi Ro Weddings helped make so many of our brides and their attendants look amazing this year! We loved seeing all of the different styles they created for each wedding, and check out how glamorous our brides Michele, Claire, Kris, Samareh, Cynthia, Megan, Adryan, Shannon, and Jenny look here!

MOST MEMORABLE EVENT DESIGN: JENNY & ROB’S WEDDING (Beyond, Fun Factory Events, Out of the Garden, TLC Event Rentals, & Westin Galleria)

Oh my goodness, we will never forget this wedding! Jenny & Rob wanted the design of their wedding to be reminiscient of the chic style of the 1960’s and, in particular, their favorite t.v. show Mad Men and we designed and carried that look throughout the event from start to finish. Jenny’s bridesmaids wore custom made dresses in a 60’s silhouette, and the groomsmen wore suits and 60’s skinny ties. The ballroom at the Westin Galleria was transformed into a sexy 1960’s supper club through the lighting and stage backdrop from Beyond, the crushed shimmer taupe linens and chairs from TLC Event Rentals, the beautifully designed floral from Out of the Garden, and the custom made table lamps from Fun Factory Events. Each table was named after a character from Mad Men, and guests arrived dressed in fun attire from that period. Our band dressed the part as well and sang many songs of that era. Photobooth props included Mad Men themed costumes, and our groom’s cake had a design of Jenny & Rob in that likeness as well. A fun surprise for guests were late night snacks of candy cigarettes and honey roasted peanuts served in Pan Am designed peanut bags distributed by sexy Pan Am flight attendants! And, of course, the entire evening was captured and edited by the talented photographer Shaun Menary who put his own 60’s edge on the photos to boot! Such a memorable event design!

MOST MEMORABLE D.I.Y. DESIGN: SHANNON & SAM’S WEDDING

Our bride Shannon did such a fabulous jobs with all of the D.I.Y. elements of her stylish vintage wedding! She and her family created the patterned and logoed programs and brought in several furniture pieces for special tables as well as all of the vintage jars that served as the backdrop for the altar. They also put together the “quilt” guestbook and the adorable signage that hung overhead. In fact, signage created by Shannon was placed in all areas of the wedding to tie the overall look together. Finally, guests departed with a jar of homemade honey butter with chevron fabric lids that Shannon created herself as well. It was truly a design she could be proud of!

MOST MEMORABLE BOUQUETS: LUSH COUTURE FLORAL
It has been a year of beautiful and creative bouquets from Lush Couture in every color of the rainbow, bringing tears to the eyes of our brides when they received them! Shown here are the bouquets from the weddings of Michele, Allison N., Allison H., Claire, Shannon, Alicia, Erica, and Amanda!

MOST MEMORABLE LARGE SCALE FLORAL PIECES: THE WILDFLOWER
Check out these incredible pieces from The Wildflower! From grand altar and entry pieces to a dance floor floral halo to a gazebo covered in floral right inside of our venue, The Wildflower pulled out all the stops for the weddings of Jennifer & Mark and Kady & Brian!

MOST MEMORABLE CENTERPIECES: LUSH COUTURE FLORAL
It was a year of jaw-dropping centerpieces from Lush Couture Floral. Our guests and clients were in awe of the stunning designs, and we can’t wait to see what Lush’s designer Deitra Butler comes up with next year! Shown here are the centerpieces from the weddings of Michele & Jeff, Allison & Sean, Allison & Jay, Claire & Jeremy, Shannon, & Sam, Alicia & Mike, Erica & Taslow, and Amanda & Drew.

MOST MEMORABLE LINENS: KATHY & ALEX’S WEDDING (Wildflower Linens & BBJ Linens)

We were in love with these absolutely stunning linens for the magenta and silver/gray color palette for Kathy and Alex’s wedding! All tables were covered in an elegant Silver Shantung linen and napkin from BBJ Linens who also provided the darker grey Twist linens for cocktail hour. For some extra fabulousness, we added the ruffled beauties from Wildflower Linens with a ruffled table runner on the head table, sheer curly chair covers that really made that table stand out, and a custom ruffled piece for the cake table. Everything was just gorgeous paired with the amazing floral from Bella Flora!

MOST MEMORABLE TABLETOP DESIGN: YONG & STAN’S WEDDING (TLC Event Rentals & Expressions of Decor)

Loved these gorgeous tables for Yong & Stan’s wedding with floral by Expressions of Decor and all linens, chargers, glassware, and napkins from TLC Event Rentals. The mixture of purples and golds went together beautifully!

MOST MEMORABLE LIGHTING: BEYOND
We had so many amazing events with lighting experts Beyond this year, that it would be impossible to feature them all, but here are some of our favorites! They always help transform any venue into a breathtaking thing to see, and we have been so fortunate to work with their team so much this year!

MOST MEMORABLE EVENT TECHNOLOGY: LED WALL FROM ONSTAGE SYSTEMS
For the AT&T Summer Road Trip Series here in Dallas, we worked with AT&T and their production company Digital Kitchen to create an open air showcase for their networks to impress AT&T employees. The clients also needed to project video onto a screen in the middle of the day and, to accomplish this, we enlisted the help of OnStage Systems who rented us their fantastic LED wall. It was a hit and employees got to see a preview of some of UVerse’s best new shows!

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDE’S CAKES: CREME DE LA CREME
We loved these beautiful and creative cakes for our brides from Creme de la Creme! Cortney & Jake’s classic white wedding cake with the fun addition of paisley detailing carried the paisley motif of the wedding into the cake design. This was done as well with the awesome black lace work for the red & black lace design of Rachel & Nicki’s wedding. Finally, we loved the modern and intricate design of the blue and white cake for Carly & John’s wedding!

MOST MEMORABLE GROOM’S CAKE: FANCY CAKES BY LAUREN

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Most memorable groom’s cake EVER! The guests and our staff were completely blown away by the sculpture and artistry of this Harry Potter sorting hat cake from Fancy Cakes for Jennifer & Mark’s wedding. It came complete with a fondant replica of The Quibbler with the couple’s picture on the cover as well. We hated to cut into this magical creation!

MOST MEMORABLE INVITATIONS & GRAPHIC DESIGN: AMANDA & DREW’S INVITATIONS FROM SIGNIFICANTLY SAID!

Purple, Ivory, & Green Invitation — Hampton Morrow Photography

We were in love with this elegant and charming invitations that we created for Amanda & Drew’s wedding through our invitation line: Significantly Said. The purple and green color schemed paired with the vintage and Southern touches of damask and lace fit their wedding perfectly, and our bride told us she received so many compliments from guests! We carried this design into their programs, table numbers, table assignment poster, and even labels for their candy buffet!

MOST MEMORABLE CEREMONY VENUE: CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH
We were fortunate enough to do three weddings this year at the beautiful Christ the King Catholic Church in Dallas as our couples Allison & Jay, Kathy & Alex, and Desiree & Brandon all tied the knot there! We always love the photos we get from this breathtaking sanctuary and working with their stellar wedding coordinator Colleen Harkins!

MOST MEMORABLE RECEPTION VENUE: THE ROOM ON MAIN
We have had some wonderful events at the Room on Main this year including Allison & Sean’s Wedding, Carly & Mark’s Wedding, and Shannon & Sam’s Wedding, and more to come in 2013! We love the venue’s size and neutral palette! The prices are affordable and the food by CN Catering is wonderful! It is a beautiful venue that can accomodate a large variety of events!

MOST MEMORABLE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS: SHAUN MENARY PHOTOGRAPHY (JENNY & ROB’S ENGAGEMENTS)

I don’t know if we could have loved Jenny & Rob’s engagement photos more, styled and captured by the talented Shaun Menary. This was the first preview of the 1960’s/Mad Men theme for Jenny & Rob’s wedding, and it was communicated so brilliantly through these images! We all went crazy over them when we saw them! Great work, Shaun!

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDAL PORTRAITS: TAYLOR ABBEY PHOTOGRAPHY

Taylor Abbey created some amazing bridal portraits of our beautiful brides Erica & Amanda this year. We enlarged these images to have in place at their respective receptions, and the guests gasped at the lovely images. And check out those purple & fuchsia bouquets from Lush Couture Floral!

MOST MEMORABLE WEDDING PORTRAITS: ALLISON DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Such beautiful moments of love captured by the wonderful Allison Davis and her ability to pose and capture the memories that our couples like Alicia & Mike, Claire & Jeremy, Trish & Steve, Adryan & Kortney, and Megan & John are sure to cherish for years to come. We are always so happy with the lovely work Allison produces for our clients!

MOST MEMORABLE CANDID IMAGES: THE MINNERICKS PHOTOGRAPHY

We always love the incredible candid images we receive from Jeremy & Amber Minnerick who have the ability to capture some of the most beautiful moments of a wedding that the bride and groom don’t even realize are happening. Their work truly captures the emotions and special moments of the day. We were lucky to work with them this year on the weddings of Michele & Jeff and Kris & Billy!

MOST MEMORABLE VIDEOGRAPHY: JOHN CHRISTOPHER WEDDING FILMS

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Just over a year ago, photographer John Livas started the video division of his company, and we have loved working with him ever since in this new medium! He has made tremendous strides in this last year and his films of Yong & Stan, Kristina & Darriun, Paris & Lotan, and Vi & Joseph were our favorites of the year!

MOST MEMORABLE DJ’S: LEFORCE ENTERTAINMENT
We have just had a TON of fun weddings with the guys at LeForce Entertainment this year, and the party has been great every time! We loved getting the chance to work with Glenn, Ed, Cratin, Adam, Robert, Gus, Chris and Mike in 2012, not to mention Jen, James, Cory, and Cameron with LeForce’s photobooth & photostation. Thanks for always taking such great care of our events, guys!

MOST MEMORABLE PARTY BAND: DOWNTOWN FEVER
We had the chance to work with Downtown Fever three times this year, and they brought the party and kept the dance floor packed at the weddings of Katie & Nick, Kathy & Alex, and Whitney & Patrick! They always help make our receptions a blast!

MOST MEMORABLE ENTERTAINMENT ACT: JOU JOU & DREW’S BELLY DANCER (CORY CHILSON)
For our Palestinian bride Jou Jou and her groom Drew, we had Cory Chilson, a gorgeous local belly dancer, perform during the reception and also entertain guests! It was a huge hit, and guests had so much fun dancing with Cory all night!

MOST MEMORABLE CEREMONY MUSIC: SERENATA STRINGS

Serenata Strings has brought beautiful music to so many of our wedding ceremonies this year whether it’s in the form of a solo harpist or pianist or a melodic string quartet. We always love hearing them providing the soundtrack to our clients’ ceremony memories!

MOST MEMORABLE CATERING: CN CATERING
From passed heavy hors d’ourves to fun food stations to classic buffets and elegant plated dinners, we have had some delicious food from CN Catering this year both at the Room on Main for the weddings of Allison & Sean, Carly & Mark, and Shannon & Sam, and also off premise for Amanda & Drew and Vi & Joseph’s weddings. We can’t wait to taste more of their great food in the future and work with their professional and helpful staff!

MOST MEMORABLE CATERING INNOVATION: ADULT SNO CONE STATION FROM WENDY KRISPIN CATERING

Michele & Jeff’s guests absolutely loved these tasty and innovative adult drinks from Wendy Krispin Catering! A shaved ice machine was brought in, and then guests could choose from the flavors: Orange & Vanilla Vodka; Pink Grapefruit, Elderflower, Basil, & Gin; Fresh Cherry, Jalapeno, & Bourbon; and Chocolate Vodka & Cream. A yummy and fun treat for guests!

MOST MEMORABLE FAVOR: KADY’S CHARITABLE DONATION

Our bride Kady is a miracle. She spent much of her childhood at Texas Children’s Hospital’s “Heart Place.” At the hospital, the sick children were taken around the hospital in wagons, so in lieu of a favor, Kady’s family made a donation to Heart Place in the guests’ honor in order to purchase more wagons. So, we brought one of the wagons to the wedding and filled it with floral from The Wildflower and signage from Significantly Said. Guests were very moved by the touching sentiment!

MOST MEMORABLE WEDDING OFFICIANTS: LOVE NOTES
Our couples are always in wonderful hands with the team from Love Notes. We enjoyed working with Marty on the weddings of Ashley & Justin and Jennifer & Mark, with Randy for Wendy & Brian, with Bill for Kris & Billy, with Chris for Michele & Jeff, and with Ken for Vi & Joseph! Thanks for always making the ceremony planning process so easy for all of us, Love Notes!

MOST MEMORABLE SPECIAL MOMENT: ALLEN & JASON’S CEREMONY AT CARR CHAPEL AT TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
We were so proud to have coordinated the wedding of Jason & Allen – the first gay wedding ever held in Carr Chapel on the TCU campus. Jason was a TCU graduate, so the ceremony location held even that much more significance for him. It was wonderful to be part of the celebration of love for this awesome couple!

We cannot express enough love and gratitude to you, all of our amazing vendors and clients, for providing us with these incredible memories in 2012. Happy Holidays, and cheers to an even better 2013!
Love,
Meredith, Elizabeth, Kelli, Sara, and Callie!

Most Memorable Moments 2011

2011 has been our best year ever at Significant Events! With 40 events under our belts for 2011, it has truly been a year of amazing events and amazing growth! We have made so many fabulous memories and have worked with incredible vendors that it was so difficult to choose our favorites for this year, but here they are!

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDAL GOWN: AMANDA’S GOWN (MOCKINGBIRD BRIDAL)

Amanda's Dress — Hampton Morrow Photography

We just loved Amanda’s gorgeous gown from Mockingbird Bridal. The dramatic yet simple layers of stacked lace fit her perfectly and looked stunning with her classic pearls and low chignon hairstyle.

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS: JENNY’S BRIDESMAIDS

Jenny Bridesmaid — Allison Davis Photography

Charcoal Gray was definitely one of the signature wedding colors for 2011, and we loved how Jenny incorporated this color in her stylish bridesmaids dresses. The color paired perfectly with the fuchsia and green bouquets from Out of the Garden!

MOST MEMORABLE HAIR & MAKE-UP: NATALIE (PURE COLOUR)

Pure Colour provided the hair and make-up styling for Natalie’s wedding, and the result was simply stunning! Her flawless make-up and elegant and interesting up-do perfectly complimented her incredible sweetheart gown. She looked so beautiful and guests could not stop gushing!

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDAL BOUQUET: BETH’S BOUQUET (LUSH COUTURE FLORAL)

Beth Sandlin Bouquet — Dorothy Gautreaux Photography

Dare I say, my favorite bouquet of all time? I literally gasped when I saw the innovation and creativity in this bouquet from Lush Couture Floral. It was breathtaking and went perfectly with Beth’s overall design. And apparently the press has loved it too, as this wedding has been featured in numerous blogs and magazines!

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDESMAID BOUQUET: JORDANA’S BRIDESMAID’S BOUQUET (THE LILY PAD FLOWERS)

Jordana Bridesmaid Bouquet — Sixfourteen Photography

Loved this vibrant bouquet from The Lily Pad. The deep fuchsia garden roses, rich purple orchids, and green tea leaves looked so lovely against the eggplant bridesmaid’s dresses. It was the perfect example of using fuchsia in a sophisticated and complementary manner.

MOST MEMORABLE CENTERPIECES: KRISTN & TYSON’S CENTERPIECES (LAVENDER FLORAL – SONOMA, CA)
It’s always nerve-wracking working with a vendor you have never worked with before, especially thousands of miles away for a destination wedding, but Lavender Floral of Sonoma, CA did not disappoint. All of the flowers for the wedding were gorgeous, but the centerpieces were our faves! The rich oranges and greens were the perfect choice for a fall wedding and the variety of flowers used in these groupings were so fitting for this couple. Against the chocolate brown linens the flowers really popped, and the inclusion of local, organic fruit was a wonderful touch as well to celebrate this couple’s love of fine foods and the abundance of fresh produce found locally in Wine Country.

MOST MEMORABLE ALTAR PIECES: RAE & MATT’S WEDDING (OUT OF THE GARDEN)

Out of the Garden completely transformed the YWCA for Rae & Matt’s winter wedding with stunning arrangements of whites, greens, and golds as seen here with the magnificent altar piece which formed a frame around our couple. Soft candlelight made the room glow as well and the design continued all the way up the stairs into the beautiful ballroom with more wondrous white arrangements from Out of the Garden!

MOST MEMORABLE WEDDING CAKE: BECKY’S CAKE (PANINI BAKERY & FETE DES FLEURS)

Such an elegant cake from Panini Bakery made even more beautiful by the soft and lush cake flowers from Fete des Fleurs. It was truly a cake design that reflected our bride, Becky, and tasted as good as it looked thanks to Panini Bakery!

MOST MEMORABLE GROOM’S CAKE: CHARLIE’S CAKE (OPULENT CAKES)

What a fun cake for our 6’8″ volleyball playing groom! And, of course, the whole thing was edible from the cake filled Wilson volleyball to the graham cracker crumb “sand” below! The guests loved it!

MOST MEMORABLE PARTY CAKE: DAVE’S BIRTHDAY CAKE (SWEET ART BAKERY)

“All You Need is Dave!” was the slogan for this fab surprise 50th birthday party with a Beatles theme. This cake created for the party by Sweet Art Bakery could not have been more perfect! It was a great centerpiece for our dessert buffet table!

MOST MEMORABLE LINENS: REBECCA & TOM’S LINENS (BBJ LINEN)

Rebecca Linen — Dorothy Gautreaux Photography

Federal Blue Damask linens from BBJ were a luxury item for Rebecca and Tom, but we were all so glad that we decided on this splurge! The linens looked so elegant especially when paired with the buttercream, ivory, and silver centerpieces from Lush Couture Floral. Such a regal look!

MOST MEMORABLE INVITATIONS: BECKY & LUCAS’S INVITATIONS (SIGNIFICANTLY SAID – INVITATIONS BY SIGNIFICANT EVENTS)

Becky's Invite — Taylor Abbey Photography

The invitation is the first example your guests have of the event to come, and no invitation could have set the tone better for Becky and Lucas’s classic black and white wedding than this beautiful ensemble by Significantly Said. The couple loved it so much that Lucas had the invitations mounted in a shadowbox and presented to Becky at the reception as a wedding gift!

MOST MEMORABLE DALLAS VENUE: EM THE VENUE (ROBIN & ANDY’S WEDDING)

We will never forget the wedding of Robin & Andy and how we were the first wedding ever at the brand spanking new eM the Venue. Robin booked the venue while it was a still construction shell based on nothing more than artistic renderings. Fingers crossed that it would be done in time, and it came down to the wire. A week prior to the wedding, construction was still happening around the clock, and Robin and I were biting our nails with nervousness, but we were assured by owners Marc DePetris and Jason Mast that the project would be completed in time. Literally the morning of the wedding, construction crews were putting the finishing touches on the venue, but the result could not have been more beautiful. When Robin walked into the space on her wedding day, she burst into tears seeing what a transformation had occurred. It was truly a celebration that evening for all involved!

MOST MEMORABLE DESTINATION VENUE: CORNERSTONE GARDENS – SONOMA, CA (KRISTN & TYSON’S WEDDING)

2011 marked our first year of destination weddings, and we could not have been happier with our experience at the gorgeous Cornerstone Gardens in Sonoma, CA for Kristn & Tyson’s wedding. The venue was the perfect fit for this couple, and besides being set amongst the vibrant vineyards of California Wine Country, the venue harbors a beautiful dining tent for dinner as well as a quintessential California barn for the reception. We were blessed with good weather that evening as well as the ability to use all spaces and even take photos with some of the unique and innovative art on the property.

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDAL PORTRAIT: BECKY’S BRIDAL PORTRAIT (ALLISON DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY)

This stunning portrait of Becky was captured by the talented Allison Davis at the lovely Four Seasons Hotel in Las Colinas. We loved the reflection of Becky on the floor as well as Becky’s chic pose. A large print of this portrait at the wedding reception had guests oohing and ahhing!

MOST MEMORABLE WEDDING PORTRAIT: BETH & SCOTT’S PORTRAIT (SIMPLE MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY)

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This classic moment captured by Simple Moments Photography looked like something right out of an Old Hollywood movie set. With the beautiful First United Methodist Church functioning as the backdrop and some excellent processing by Simple Moments, Beth & Scott have an image they will surely cherish forever!

MOST MEMORABLE CANDID IMAGE: SONYA & BRIAN’S FIRST KISS (SWEET CAROLINE PHOTOGRAPHY – AUSTIN, TX)

For another one of our destination weddings in Fredericksburg, TX, we were privileged to work with the talented Sweet Caroline Photography out of Austin. With many interesting places to capture images at Sonya & Brian’s venue, La Trois Estate, Caroline was able to capture this wonderful moment from above. I love the body language of the minister as the couple shares their first kiss surrounded by smiling guests. Such a beautiful setting and such a priceless photo!

MOST MEMORABLE LIGHTING: DAVE’S 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY (BEYOND)

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For Dave’s 50th birthday party with a Beatles theme and a red, yellow, and brown color scheme to emulate the Beatles LOVE logo from their famed Vegas show, the team at Beyond transformed a stark white industrial space into a fun and colorful representation of our theme! Guests were so impressed to see the room so transformed by lighting and to see how lighting can become an essential decor element. Great party with great lighting!

MOST MEMORABLE DJ/PARTY EXPERIENCE: SARAH & KANE’S WEDDING (GLENN ROUSH ENTERTAINMENT)

This wedding could not have been more fun! The evening started off with a bang with our DJ Glenn Roush doing fun intros with the wedding party that had all of the guests laughing hysterically and the party continued all night long as Glenn got the guests onto the dance floor and kept them there for 3 straight hours. Such a blast!

MOST MEMORABLE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: IDENTITY THEFT (ROBIN & ANDY’S WEDDING)

This was our first wedding to do with Identity Theft but we immediately fell in love with their great energy, strong musical skills, and ability to read and react to the crowd. And apparently the wedding guests agreed as they danced for hours and even asked for an encore! We are looking forward to more events with them in 2012!

MOST MEMORABLE FAVOR: MICHELE & BECK’S WEDDING BOOK FAVORS
Michele & Beck are both librarians and incorporated their love of books into many aspects of their wedding design. From their “Library Card” Save the Dates to having a published author as their officiant, books abounded but nowhere more meaningfully than with their favors. When Beck & Michele moved in together, they combined their personal libraries and found they had many duplicates. These duplicates formed part of their centerpieces, and guests were instructed to pick a book or two to enjoy in their homes as our brides had in theirs for so many years.

MOST MEMORABLE TRANSPORTATION: ANNIE & DEVIN’S WEDDING (CITY OF MCKINNEY TROLLEY)

With a wedding in the heart of McKinney, there is no better way to transport your guests than with the historic trolley offered by the City of McKinney. Annie & Devin and their wedding party had the best time on the trolley, and we got some great pictures from our photographer Hampton Morrow as well in and with the trolley!

MOST MEMORABLE MEAL: KRISTN & TYSON’S WEDDING (ELAINE BELL CATERING – NAPA, CA)
Hard to beat a meal coming out of Wine Country, and we with thrilled with the options provided by Napa based Elaine Bell Catering for Kristn & Tyson. From our tasting months before the wedding, we all fell in love with this company’s options, and guests were delighted with the fresh and delicious meal they received that evening which included: Hors d’ourves of Fresh Live Pickles filled with Chicken Salad, Mini BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Shoestring Fries, and Provencal Tartlets; Entree of Baby Organic Greens with Feta Cheese, Fresh Cranberries, & Herbed Vinagrette, Tuscan Fulton Valley Chicken Breast and Roasted Marinated Petite Sirloin with Horseradish Scallion Sauce, Green Pea Risotto and Grilled Wine Country Vegetables; and last but not least a dessert of a wedding cake made of wheels of cheese with sides of fresh honeycomb and fig membrillo. My mouth is watering just remembering this fantastic meal!

MOST MEMORABLE EVENT BRANDING: MAGE SOLAR TRADE SHOW AFTER PARTY (SIGNIFICANT EVENTS, FAUXCADES, BEYOND, AND BRAVO! ENTERTAINMENT)

For the after party for a major solar corporation vying for visibility amongst competitors, branding was key! As guests walked up to the venue, they saw the signature colors of the company reflected in a wash of the terrace as well as with multiple Gobo projections and skytracker lights provided by Beyond. Enormous vinyl decals covered windows and doors and even the elevator at every possible turn provided by Fauxcades, Significant Events provided custom branded centerpieces for every table, and last but not least, branded baby tees were donned by a crew of gorgeous girls provided by Bravo! Entertainment who mingled and danced with guests at what became the best party in the entire space!

MOST MEMORABLE EVENT DESIGN: BETH & CHARLIE’S WEDDING (BETH SANDLIN, DEITRA BUTLER, & MEREDITH COMMENDER)

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Oh, how we loved this gorgeous design! Beth had a ton of great ideas and a vision of how she wanted the wedding to look down to the tiniest detail. She spent hours crafting many of the DIY pieces herself, and once we enlisted the floral design expertise of Deitra Butler of Lush Couture and the event design experience of Yours Truly, our team effort created an event that was truly beautiful and interesting to view and has already been featured in numerous publications.

So many amazing memories in 2011! We can’t wait to see what 2012 will bring! Happy New Year and thank you for allowing us to be part of the most significant events of your life!
Love,
Meredith, Kelli, Elizabeth, and Danielle

Most Memorable Moments 2010

2010 has been our best year to date here at Significant Events. With 30 completed events, we are so proud to have been able to partner with so many outstanding vendors and create wonderful memories for all of our beloved clients. It was almost impossible to choose our favorite moments of the year because there were so many great ones, but here they are!

MOST MEMORABLE VENUE: Nasher Sculpture Center (Dallas, TX)There are few venues in Dallas that I love more than the Nasher Sculpture Center. If you are blessed with good weather, as we were for Lindsay & Dave’s wedding, the sculpture garden truly transforms into a magical place in the evening. And when I heard that Lindsay wanted to do long tables instead of rounds and we got to design a gorgeous table of white hemstitch linens from BBJ Linen with gorgeous, fresh “woodland” centerpieces filled with cymbidium orchids from Cebolla Fine Flowers? Swoon. I don’t know which one of us loved the look more! (Photo by Stephen Karlisch)

MOST MEMORABLE MEAL: Provided by Gil’s Elegant Catering
For Michael & Dash’s summer wedding in Rosine Hall of the Dallas Arboretum, we were treated to a delicious bevy of food stations provided by Gil’s Elegant Catering. The evening began with passed hors d’ourves of Lobster Club Sandwiches, Chicken Salad on Masa Shortbread, and Pork Tenderloin on Sweet Potato Pancakes. Dinner stations consisted of a Kobe Beef Burger Station with Gourmet Potato Chips; a Fondue Station which also included Ahi Tuna, Parma Ham & Asparagus, and Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes; a Carving Station with Roasted Herb Crusted Sirloin and Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Chicken; and a Three Cheese Macaroni Station with a variety of toppings! My mouth is watering as I type this! (Photo by Jamye Perelli)

MOST MEMORABLE UNIQUE FOOD ITEM: Stephanie’s Champagne Snow Cones
For “Stephanie’s Surprise 40th Birthday Spectacular” we pulled out all the stops and created an over the top adult carnival that guests absolutely loved! By far, the favorite food item that night was the Champagne Snow Cones! Simple shaved ice with a variety of snow cone syrups mixed with champagne was a yummy twist on a childhood favorite! (Photo by Hannah Piles)

MOST MEMORABLE EVENT DESIGN: Czars of VinylFor the launch party of audio/video/DJ company Czars of Vinyl, Significant Events transformed Marc Events into an underground Russian night club. Guests entered the venue to see modern lounge furniture and tables provided by Cort Event Rentals. Cocktail waitresses provided by Jen Caroll Marketing wore Russian snow bunny outfits as they served 42 Below Vodka cocktails. Guests entered the main event space through red velvet draping provided by Quest Drape. More urban furniture from Cort filled the room, and custom made Russian centerpieces created by Significant Events sat on every table. 2 bars provided by Cort with vinyl logos from Shag Carpet flanked either end of the room as did funky Gogo cages provided by M&M Event Rentals. Even the dancers themselves, provided by Jen Carroll Marketing, were part of their decor in their outfits hand selected by Significant Events and branded by Orange Spot Pink Nose. And, of course, no nightclub can be complete without awesome lighting, provided that evening by Beyond. сказочные! (Photos by Phase 3 Photography).

MOST MEMORABLE LIGHTING: provided by Beyond
For “A Wedding for All Seasons: An Evening with Sasha Souza,” Beyond transformed the Wedgwood Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole Hotel into a truly “seasonal” experience. With the tabletops and centerpieces designed around the 4 seasons and the meal representing the 4 seasons as well, Beyond complemented the entire experience by pinspotting the gorgeous centerpieces from Out of the Garden and using color washes on the wall which gradually changed colors 4 times throughout the evening. The result was beautiful and memorable! (Photo by Nick Mallouf)

MOST MEMORABLE LARGE FLORAL ARRANGEMENT: provided by Out of the Garden
This truly breathtaking altar was created by the amazing designers at Out of the Garden for Sara and Wes’s wedding at The Parson’s Table in Aledo. Sara said that she had always dreamed of a “flower filled wedding,” and, boy, did she get one. Her romantic, country wedding was adorned from top to bottom, from bouquets to centerpieces, from Out of the Garden. It was hard to choose which of their work from that day was my favorite, but this altar arrangement took the cake. Stunning! (Hampton Morrow Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDAL BOUQUET: created by Bows and Arrows
Bows and Arrows created this gorgeous bouquet for Kelly and Devin’s wedding, recently featured in D Weddings magazine. Both Kelly and I literally gasped when it was delivered, and it was the perfect bouquet for the Kelly’s vintage style and her pale yellow and pink color scheme. Kelly described it as “the most beautiful bouquet she had ever seen.” You can’t ask for more than that!

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDESMAIDS’ BOUQUETS: created by The Urban Blossom
Our vintage and modern bride Amanda loved these Chartreause bridesmaids dresses she selected for her attendants along with their plum colored shoes, and so did we! When paired with the garden party/woodland atmosphere for her and Matt’s April wedding ceremony, The Urban Blossom created bouquets that tied everything together and didn’t balk at the bold bridesmaids’ dress color. The result was perfectly designed perfection! (Photo by Colleen Allison for Capture! Studios)

MOST MEMORABLE CENTERPIECES: created by Out of the Garden
For “A Wedding for All Seasons: An Evening with Sasha Souza,” Out of the Garden created a variety of magnificent centerpieces which represented the 4 seasons of the year and flowed seamlessly around the room. Guests were awestruck as they entered the room and saw their incredible work! (Photo by Nick Mallouf)

MOST MEMORABLE WEDDING CAKE: created by Fancy Cakes by Lauren
Absolutely loved this masterpiece created by Fancy Cakes by Lauren for Sara and Wes’s wedding. The brooches were antiques belonging to Sara’s grandmother, and Lauren’s lace detailing perfectly matched the “burlap and lace” look we had created for the wedding as well as Sara’s beautiful lace gown. And it was a lemon champagne flavor to boot! Mmm mmm. (Hampton Morrow Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE “NON WEDDING” CAKE: created by Sweet Art Bakery
For this year’s Sounds of the Season gala benefiting the Dallas Hearing Foundation, all I had to do was tell Sweet Art Bakery my color scheme and theme, and they let the creative juices flow! And the result was this winter wonderland beauty that guests oohed and ahhed at before getting to taste the chocolate mint cake that was contained inside the beautiful artistry of airbrushing, sugary snowflakes, and winter sparkle!

MOST MEMORABLE GRAPHIC DESIGN/BRANDING: created by Orange Spot Pink Nose

For “A Wedding for All Seasons: An Evening with Sasha Souza,” Significant Events used Sasha’s book “Signature Sasha” as inspiration for the design and branding. Quotes from the book were selected to describe the different elements of the event, and the creative geniuses at Orange Spot Pink Nose created a beautiful, cohesive design to brand the entire event. From the signs on the runway of the bridal gown models, to the signage adorning the centerpieces and cake table, to the program, to the menu card, to the bookmark party favor, to the vinyl appliques on the chargers that were all the rage, it was truly a great example of the power and artistry of successful branding and design. (Photo by Nick Mallouf)

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDAL GOWN: Lianne Collins Armpriester
Our fall bride Lianne looked absolutely radiant in her beautiful lace gown with satin and crystal waistband. Her wedding at the Crystal Ballroom in Houston was also a reflection of her elegant style, but Lianne was radiant in this Allure gown (Photos forthcoming by Morgan Lynn Photography).

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDAL PHOTO: Tara Acton Page captured by Dorothy Gautreaux Photography

This adorable shot of Tara captured by Dorothy Gautreaux was a perfect tribute to her funloving personality and flowy, princess dress. The colorful bouquet created by Justine’s Flowers was a preview of the whimsical, color filled ceremony and reception that we created for her fall wedding at the Dallas Arboretum.

MOST MEMORABLE PHOTO OVERALL: Anna’s Dress captured by Lynn Michelle Photography
There were many fabulous photos to view from Courts and Anna’s wedding at Lakewood Theater, but this was my favorite. Lynn Michelle completely embraced the art deco wonder that is Lakewood Theater and took advantage of the trussing and lighting to capture this incredible image.

MOST MEMORABLE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: provided by the Texas Ballet Theater School
Though this photo is from last year’s event, for the second year in a row the Texas Ballet Theater School has graced the stage at Union Station for the Sounds of the Season gala, benefitting the Dallas Hearing Foundation, delighting guests with an amazing and fitting performance from The Nutcracker. This year they performed the “Snow Dance,” and it couldn’t have been more perfect for our Winter Wonderland theme. Guests rated the entertainment a 10+ on the event survey!

MOST MEMORABLE PARTY ATMOSPHERE: provided by Glenn Roush Productions

I always tell clients that the key to a great party at your wedding reception is an open bar, dim lighting, and a great DJ or band! Errin and Zach had the magical combination at their wedding reception, as DJ Glenn Roush kept the guests dancing for hours. And not only dancing! Singing arm in arm, serenading Errin, and even hoisting her over their heads in her chair. The look on her face is priceless, and the party continued all night long!

MOST MEMORABLE PARTY FAVOR: Tara & Josh’s Calculators
A colorful wedding? Check! Bride and groom are both accountants? Check! Wedding full of fun and whimsy? Check! I couldn’t believe I was able to find such a perfect favor for Tara and Josh’s wedding. How cute!

MOST MEMORABLE FUN MOMENT: Aviana’s Flipbooking Grandparents
Flipbook stations from PicFlips are always a huge hit at parties and weddings, but I never could have anticipated how much fun guests would have at Aviana’s flipbook station at her Sweet 16 at Bridlewood Golf Club. Young and old alike had a blast all night making fun flipbooks and, as you can see, even grandma and grandpa stepped up to the plate! (Laceymarie Photography)

Happy Holidays to you and yours, and we look forward to creating more memorable moments for our 2011 clients! Cheers!

Most Memorable Moments 2009

2009 has been a fantastic year for Significant Events! We successfully completed 24 events for the year and can’t wait to see what 2010 will bring! With so many great events to choose from, it was tough to select the Most Memorable Moments, but here they are!

MOST MEMORABLE OUTDOOR VENUE: THE DALLAS ARBORETUM
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The Jonsson Color Garden at the Dallas Arboretum was the perfect setting for Jessica & Ryan’s outdoor ceremony. No additional floral was needed as the Garden provided it’s own natural beauty! (Jules & Albie Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE INDOOR VENUE: UNION STATION DHF_Gala09__0008
Union Station will take your breath away! In fact, when I showed this room to my client for the Dallas Hearing Foundation’s Sounds of the Season gala, she burst into tears at how beautiful it looked! I also have to give props to Lumen Event Lighting for achieving this look on the ceiling! (Vim Studio Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE MEAL: KENT RATHBUN CATERING
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Kent Rathbun Catering provided the delicious meal for Jon & Lisa’s wedding. The menu included appetizers of Lobster Scallion Shooters, Thai Corn Battered Shrimp with Honey Soy Sauce, Tempura Vegetables, and sushi rolled on site by a Sushi Chef. Dinner included Baby Arugula Salad with Julienne Pears, Gorgonzola, and White Balsamic Vinaigrette; Garlic-Panko Crusted Chicken Breast and Baby Portobello Mushroom Pan Gravy
Wood Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Marsala Demi Glace with Grilled Asparagus and Smoked Bacon Twice Baked Potatoes. Yum yum! (Allison Davis Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE WEDDING CAKE: created by ELENA’S CAKES
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This masterpiece was created by Elena’s Cakes for Michael & Louise’s wedding, and we made it a centerpiece of the room! Not only was it beautiful to look at but it also tasted great and was their signature flavor: Champagne! (Allison Davis Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE GROOM’S CAKE: created by CANDY HAVEN
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Candy Haven created this fun cake for Chris & Kaitlin’s wedding to reflect the groom’s rock n’ roll lifestyle! I love the Pin Up girl detail! (Ashley Langford Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE LINENS: JULES EVENT DECOR
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This fun print was custom made by Jules Event Decor for Fred & Ruby’s wedding. When paired with the hot pink color scheme, it really made the room come to life and definitely reflected the bride’s personality (Sweet Memories Photography).

MOST MEMORABLE DECOR: SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
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This was not the most expensive decor I did this year, but it was definitely the most fun and, not to toot my own horn, but it was created by Yours Truly! I had a great time custom designing these centerpieces for Cheryl’s 40th Birthday Party – each table reflected pictures of one of Cheryl’s favorite things. Thanks to Installation Floral for dressing them up! We also incorporated enlarged goofy pictures of Cheryl all over the event space and had Word Bubbles available for guests to leave their own commentary. It was a blast! (Roush Productions Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE TRADITION: CHINESE TEA CEREMONY
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Michael & Louise incorporated the traditional Chinese tea ceremony into their wedding reception. After Louise changed from her white wedding dress into a traditional red Chinese Qi Pao, the parents of the bride and groom were seated in the front of the room, and Michael and Louise served them tea with the help of an aunt who presided over the ceremony. It was very interesting and beautiful to watch! (Allison Davis Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE PARTY ATMOSPHERE: SIMPLY MUSIC
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At Jonathan & Lauren’s wedding, once the dancing started, it never stopped! This crowd literally shut the venue down, thanks to their DJ Simply Music. One thing the couple did that helps keep the energy up was to provide late night snacks to their guests. Of course, the open bar didn’t hurt either! (Joseph Mark Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: provided by ECLIPSE ENTERTAINMENT

These “Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders” were provided by Eclipse Entertainment for a corporate initiative celebration for Medco, and they were definitely the life of the party! They kept the crowd excited and posed for numerous photos with them. You’d never know they weren’t the real thing!

MOST MEMORABLE DEPARTURE: MICHEL & JULIE
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With Michel being a fireman, we couldn’t think of a better departure vehicle provided by a friend of the bride’s! Michel and Julie hung on the back of the truck as their guests waved them away to their future happiness! Definitely a memorable moment! (Allison Davis Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE BOUQUET: INSTALLATION FLORAL
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I absolutely loved this bouquet created by Installation Floral for Jon & Lisa’s wedding. It was the perfect arrangement for an elegant backyard wedding. It was so natural looking, and Lisa loved it as well! (Allison Davis Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE FLORAL ARRANGEMENT: THE LILY PAD FLOWERS
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The Lily Pad and I have worked together on numerous events, but this was by far my favorite arrangement they have ever created. It was used at the entry to the church for Jeff & Lara’s wedding and guests couldn’t get over how beautiful it was. Of course, we moved it to the reception location as well, because I couldn’t let this piece go to waste! (Dorothy Gautreaux Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE LIGHTING: ABSOLUTE ENTERTAINMENT
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For the second year in a row, Absolute Entertainment provided spectacular lighting at Tucker Hill’s “Ghouls on the Lawn,” completely transforming the fountain area into a haunted extravaganza illuminated with color, fog, and motion. I always can’t wait for the sun to go down to see these lights in action! (Dallas Party Photography).

MOST MEMORABLE GRAPHIC DESIGN: C.E. COLLINS DESIGN

This logo, created by C.E. Collins Design for the Dallas Hearing Foundation’s Sounds of the Season gala, was just one piece of the entire graphics package created for this event. Also designed were e-Blasts, Underwriting Packets, formal invitations, and programs. We truly branded the entire event thanks to professional graphic design!

MOST MEMORABLE “DO IT YOURSELF”: KEVIN & SARAH’S WEDDING
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Kevin and Sarah were the king and queen of the “Do It Yourself” wedding, though you would never know it based on how fabulous everything turned out! Sarah created the invitations and the programs, but you never would have known they were not done by a professional graphic designer! Sarah’s friends got together and bought wholesale flowers to create the centerpieces, and Kevin showed his engineering side by creating his cupcake tower exclusively with Legos! (Nam Nguyen Photography)

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDAL PHOTO:JULES & ALBIE PHOTOGRAPHY
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I love how Jules & Albie captured the light for this elegant photo of Jessica. It looks so serene and like something right out of a magazine!

MOST MEMORABLE BRIDE & GROOM PHOTO: JOSEPH MARK PHOTOGRAPHY
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This photo of Jonathan & Lauren by Joseph Mark is probably my favorite photo of the entire year. It was taken at the Nasher Sculpture Garden, and I love how he captured this intimate moment with the sprawling city in the background. Truly an iconic Dallas photo!

MOST MEMORABLE WACKY MOMENT: JEFF & LARA’S WEDDING
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Nothing could have prepared me from this “let’s surprise everyone including the wedding coordinator” moment at Jeff & Lara’s wedding! Apparantly, it is a tradition that at each one of Jeff’s family events someone dresses up in this alligator costume, and the entire family does a choreographed dance, including rolling around on the floor, to “Wipeout.” It was totally hilarious, but I had to exclaim, “What the hell is going on?” (Dorothy Gautreaux Photography)

Thanks to everyone who helped to provide me and my clients with these memorable moments! Here’s to many more in 2010! Happy Holidays!