FEATURED | #MEGANMAKESITRAINBOWS

September 1, 2017

Happy Friday, friends!

Today we're super excited to share our founder's colorful Lisa Frank-Inspired Rainbow Birthday Bash! This pretty party is also being featured today on The Perfect Palette!

Megan, the birthday girl, is the quintessential 90's child! She wanted to transform our studio, The Coterie, into a Lisa Frank-inspired Rainbow Explosion! With a huge rainbow streamer installation, cake + cotton candy, a tattoo bar, and tons of balloons, this party totally delivered!

Be sure to check out the full vendor team below and hop over to see the full feature on The Perfect Palette!

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Inspiration | Simple Takes the Cake

August 30, 2017

I think it is safe to assume that one of the best aspects of planning a wedding is tasting cakes. To be honest, I would get engaged right now just to schedule a few tastings! I remember in the 1980's when my mom and dad got married, the options were fairly limited. Three tier chocolate or vanilla cake with white frosting was the name of the game. Now in terms of flavor and design, brides and grooms are only limited by their creativity (and budget). Many of these cakes are truly works of art.

What I love about these cakes is that they are artistic and intricate, but also very simple and sleek. Another very sleek design is the drip cake. Most often the drip cake is a naked cake with exposed layers and minimal amounts of frosting, and a chocolate ganache or caramel topping that is allowed to drip down the sides. I mean, how incredible does this drip cake look by Whisk Until Sweet?!

All of these gorgeous options are made by vendors in the Dallas area! Check them out at Jar Cakery and Whisk Until Sweet and be inspired! Now go schedule yourself some cake tastings ;)

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TIPS | RSVPING "NO"

August 23, 2017

The good news is: your best gal is finally getting hitched and has asked you to be her bridesmaid. The bad news is: because of life (finances, work, health, etc.) you simply can't make it to the wedding. We know it's rough so we've gathered our best suggestions and favorite products to help soften the blow and say, "#wishIwasthere" without becoming overwhelmed by guilt.

1. Be upfront: When the invitations arrive and you realize you can't make the big day, let the couple know ASAP. Provide a concise and honest response as to why you will be unable to attend and offer a time to further discuss the decision, if necessary.

Skip the text or FB message on this one and opt for an old school phone or face-to-face conversation.

Try this: "You two have always been great to me and I really wish I could make it but, I've got overlapping deadlines at work and no time off reserved. I'd love to make it up to ya'll post-honeymoon. Maybe dinner on me when you're free?"

2. Be Proactive: If you can't make it, you can't make it. Missing the wedding doesn't necessarily mean missing out on the friendship. Attend the other wedding-related activities or even offer to plan events with the couple after the wedding.

Try this: throw a gown shower! Make it small, simple, and magical like the bridal gown event we hosted with lovelies over at Lovely Bride.

3. Shower support: Just because you're physically distant doesn't mean you have to be emotionally distant. Show your friend how important your friendship is by showering her from afar. A pre-recorded video or surprise basket of your favorite items can mean the world before walking down the aisle.

4.Gifts, Please: Speaking of gifts....If you don't attend the wedding you don't technically have to give a gift but, if the bride/groom are important to you, sending a cute/quirky/sentimental gift can really help set the tone for the day and say 'I care; hate that I missed it.'

Try this: send a special token via mail for the bride and/or groom - a telegram, fresh flowers, fruit, a handwritten note or even these adorable custom couple cookie cutters. Bonus points if you bake cookies and send those as well!

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BRIDAL BABE | KIRBY

August 21, 2017

Happy Monday, friends!

We're so excited to share a few of our bridal babe, Kirby! She was such a stunning bride and these images from her bridal session with Kelly Blackall are to die for! We loved her peony-explosion aesthetic and it translated even more amazing into Kirby + Ben's July wedding.

Don't worry! Images from their big day are coming soon, but in the meantime, we just couldn't resist sharing these beauties!

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FLOWERS | CELEBRATE DALLAS
PHOTOGRAPHY | KELLY BLACKALL PHOTOGRAPHY
VENUE | HIDDEN PINES CHAPEL

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LOVERS | ALEX + ALEX

August 14, 2017

Hello + happy Monday to all you lovely folks! We kicked off our fall season yesterday at The White Sparrow Barn with some seriously gorgeous terrarium arrangements and we couldn't help be get excited for the next wedding to feature those beauties.

Captured by the talented Jennifer Wilson, Alexander + Alexandra's engagement session effortlessly portrays their natural love for one another. Set against their first date spot and the iconic Dallas skyline, this shoot gives us all the feels! We seriously can't wait for their romantic wedding in October! #HappilyEverAlex