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Feature Friday: DIY Pom Pom’s

Mar 5

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Every Friday this whole month we will be focusing on DIY weddings.  To start off , here are some cute fabric pom pom’s  that you could use for your ceremony or reception. I just love these pom pom’s they are versatile in that they can be used in any aspect of your wedding, from centerpieces to programs.  The best part is that you can make them in the exact colors and style you want.

Photo Courtesy of Ritzy Bee and the Knot.

Here are a few websites to check out for directions on how to make pom pom’s:

Once Wed

Wedding by color

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Feature Friday…Adam Nyholt

Feb 20

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Today we want to recognize a very talented local photographer, Adam Nyholt.  SJE had the pleasure of meeting Adam at the Weddings in Houston “Before you say I do” bridal soirée.  Their approach to capturing one of the most important days of your life is truly genuine.   They take time to know each and every one of their clients prior to their wedding day.  Nyholt Photography captures the story of your wedding through the lens of the camera, but they tell it by amazing photos that will last a lifetime. 

Here are a few of our personal favorites

Photo Courtesy of Adam Nyholt

Engagement

Wedding Engagement

Photo Courtesy of Adam Nyholt

 For more on Adam and his team click on the link  www.nyholt.com and see some of their amazing work.

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Feature Friday..Collide!

Feb 5

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Happy Friday SJE fans!

Every Friday this month, we will be featuring local event professionals. Today we would like to introduce you to Collide, a collaboration between Divisi Strings and LG Entertainment. This is a great alternative if you are looking for something different than your regular DJ or wedding band. I had a chance to listen to them in person and they sound awesome!

If you think they’re only appropriate for very formal events, think again! Check out their website for audio clips of classical and contemporary music. Your guests will be pleasantly surprised when they hear Michael Jackson’s Beat It or Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody filling the air.

http://www.divisistrings.com/

Divisi Strings

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Engaged & Confused Bridal Show

Jan 22

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Engaged & Confused

 

For all of you brides, who are planning your weddings or recently engaged, come visit us at the exclusive Engaged & Confused Bridal Show at the Houstonian. This intimate bridal show features the latest trends, styles and best vendors in Houston. Go to http://www.houstonbridalshows.com/home/ to get your tickets.  We look forward to seeing you there.

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Picking the Perfect Reception Venue

Jan 15

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Photo Courtesy of The Corinthian Houston

Photo Courtesy of The Corinthian Houston

Every Friday this month we are going to be featuring wedding planning tips. Check out last Friday’s feature on the beginning stages of wedding planning. Today we are going to be focusing on choosing the right venue. The following are some tips on picking that right location for your wedding/reception:

  • Stay within your budget. If your budget is for $10,000, don’t rent a venue for $8,000. Keep in mind that you still have to pay for food, bar, décor, and entertainment. There are plenty of great options out there in a variety of price ranges.
  • Fees. Be sure to ask what is included in the room rental. Read that contract in detail. Some venues charge you extra to cut the cake, or have very specific pricing on their bar. You want to make sure that the low price you’re being offered up front isn’t because a lot of extra fees are added.
  • Don’t ever commit to something after just seeing pictures. Go visit the venue or, if you live in a different city, send a family member to look at it. Pictures can be very deceiving.
  • When picking your venue make sure it is a fit for your personality and style. If you are a laid back kind of person, then a reception at the St. Regis may not be your best fit. Be sure that you pick a place that you will feel comfortable in.
  • Keep in mind the location. If you are having your wedding and reception at separate locations make sure they are within 10 miles of each other. You want the reception to be able to start shortly after the ceremony.
  • Size of the room. If the venue says they fit 300 people make sure that they can fit that many without losing too much space for a dance floor and buffet. You don’t want to feel claustrophobic at your own wedding reception.

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He popped the question and I said yes! Now what do I do next?

Jan 8

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Photo Courtesy of Elitesexpressed.com

Photo Courtesy of Elitesexpressed.com

Every Friday this January we are going to be featuring wedding planning tips. I know many of you lovely ladies were proposed to over Christmas and New Years. And I am sure most of you are feeling very excited, but also a little overwhelmed.  The following are five tips to get your wedding planning started on the right foot:

1. Take a moment to enjoy it!  Go out to dinner or have some friends over and celebrate that you are about to start a beautiful journey. It can get very time consuming planning a wedding so take a moment to relax.

2. Set a date or at least a month that you would like to get married in. This is crucial for you to have when you start meeting with wedding planners and vendors, as this will be one of the first questions you are asked. You also need to block that time off at work, with family, and on your personal calendar. It can be very expensive to change a wedding date once everything is booked.

3. Determine a draft budget in order to get a general idea of where the money will be coming from and how much you will have to work with. This will help you determine how large or small of a wedding you need to have, and where you can get married. This will also keep you from over spending

4. Determine an estimated guest count. When you start looking at venues, you will need to know if you can fit all of your guests or not. This can also help you see if your guest count can stay within your budget. You might realize you have more money or you need more of it.

5.  Pick your wedding planner. Your wedding planner can provide large amounts assistance and will take the stress of wedding planning off yourself. Remember, when picking your wedding planner, to make sure they are a good fit for you. This is someone who is planning one of the biggest days of your life and you need to be able to see eye-to-eye.

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