CRAVE Dallas

Last night we had a blast attending the launch party for CRAVE Dallas. CRAVE is the urban girls' guide to the sassiest, gutsiest, and most inspiring people they need to know in town. With books throughout the country (LA, Seattle, and Minneapolis just to name a few), and currently expanding worldwide (they just launched Amsterdam), CRAVE's mission is to support and enhance women-owned businesses while having some fun! 


We are honored to be one of the 150 women entrepreneurs featured in the first ever Dallas CRAVE guidebook. From event planners, florists, clothing designers, apparel boutiques, fitness and yoga studios to designers, chefs, women's shelters, restaurants, bakeries, lawyers, etc... CRAVE has it all! And features the most creative, interesting, gutsy, savvy, and stylish women in town! 

The book includes information about each business as well as special deals you can't find anywhere else! Find us on page 62! 

Please let us know if you would like your very own CRAVE Dallas book, we have copies of this fabulous guide! 

Bride's Choice Award Winner 2011

We are thrilled to announce that we have received the Bride's Choice Award from Wedding Wire for the second year in a row! This means that for the second year in a row we have been recognized in the top 5% of wedding professionals nationwide, who demonstrate quality and service excellence. It is an honor, and we would like to give a BIG thank you to all of our clients for helping us receive the Bride's Choice Award 2011. 

For more information on the Bride's Choice Award please click here, to read the press release. 


To view our profile on Wedding Wire, please click here. 

Wedding Inspiration - Regatta Blue

A few days ago we shared Pantone's, the leader in color for the design industry, top ten color picks for 2011. And we also shared a design board using two of these hot colors for 2011, honeysuckle (the color of the year) and silver peony. Today we have a regal beauty of a design board for you. Without further adieu, we introduce you to Regatta!

Photos top to bottom, left to right; shoes advantagebridal.com, kate middleton instyle.com, blue martini brides.com, wedding reception projectwedding.com, ceremony programs theknot.com, wedding cake theknot.com, bridal bouquet polyvore.com.

Wedding/Event Attire for Men, Inspired by the 2011 Golden Globes

Yesterday we shared our Top 10 picks for Golden Globe Looks that are Aisle Worthy for brides. But what about all you men out there....well today is for you grooms, groomsmen, fathers, and male guests. The men on Sunday's red carpet looked quite dapper, and we know all you guys out there can look just as well put together and handsome at your next wedding or event. Here are just a few photos of the men on Sunday's Golden Globes red carpet. 


Ryan Gosling in Ferragamo, and donned an oversized bow tie 

Jeremy Renner is laid back in all black

 

Jake Gyllenhaal is classic in a Burberry tux

All photos from justjared.com

Our Top 10 Picks for Golden Globe Looks That Are Wedding Aisle Worthy

It's our favorite time of the year...engagement season and award season! The fashion on the red carpet for Sunday nights' Golden Globes did not disappoint! We saw lots of pale pink, green, red, sleeves, one-shoulder styles, sparkle, ruffles, and an overall black tie feel. 


Many of our favorite styles from this years Globes would make unbelievable wedding gowns! Just use a little imagination and picture these stunning silhouettes in white, ivory, blush, or champagne. Or for added drama and uniqueness consider a color for your wedding gown...it's becoming a hot new trend that we'll see more of in 2011. 


Here are our top 10 picks (in no particular order) of Globe dresses that would be perfect for your walk down the aisle!


Lea Michele in Oscar de la Renta

Eva Longoria in Zac Posen

Carrie Underwood in Badgley Mischka

Catherine Zeta-Jones in Monique Lhuillier 

Nicole Kidman in Prada

Mandy Moore in Monique Lhuillier

Julia Stiles in Romona Keveza

Dianna Agron of "Glee" in J. Mendel 

Scarlett Johansson in Elie Saab

All though these are in no particular order, we do have to point out that this next dress was our favorite of the Globes this year. And....last but very not least, Olivia Wilde in this faboosh strapless gown by Marchesa. With just the right amount of sparkle for the red carpet or a walk down the wedding aisle! 

What did you think of this years Golden Globe fashions? We'd love to hear from you!

*All photos are from People.com

Honeysuckle & Silver Peony

Yesterday we introduced you to Pantone's (the leading authority in color for the design industry) top ten color picks for 2011. We've used these hot colors to create some design boards to help give you some inspiration for picking your wedding or event color(s). Today we'd like to present these two beauties, Honeysuckle and Silver Peony!

photos from top to bottom, left to right- table setting from weddingwire.com, bouquet from theknot.com, tablescape from theknot.com, dress from Christian Dior, centerpiece from weddingmagazine.co.uk, dress from Jenny Packham, Sharon Khazzam Norma Earring at barneys.com, and shoes by Kate Spade. 

Top Ten Colors for 2011

2011 is here, and we're so excited for all of the fabulous weddings and events coming up this year! We're also excited to work with some fresh new color combinations this year.


Pantone, the leading authority on color standards for the design industry, announced their top ten color picks for 2011. The top ten hot colors for this year, according to Pantone, are:

Use these colors to get inspiration for picking your wedding or event colors. 


Honeysuckle: The "it" color for spring 2011 according to Pantone. It is a rosy magenta color that is vibrant and energizing. Honeysuckle is a flattering hue for bridesmaid dresses and accessories. 


Coral Rose: Sophisticated and spicy. Coral Rose is a warm orange hue that will be great for fall weddings and events. 


Peapod: A fresh yellow-green color that signifies new beginnings will bring an organic element to your wedding or event. 


Beeswax: A honey yellow that gets us excited for spring!


Silver Peony: A wonderful trans-seaonal neutral that is almost a nude tone. We love this color paired with the color of the year, Honeysuckle. 


Russet: Dramatic and deep, Russet is another trans-seasonal neutral that makes a chocolate brown tone beautiful for more than just a fall wedding or event. 


Regatta: Cool, refreshing, and vidid. Reminiscent of a sky-blue. Pair with Beeswax or Color Rose for a vibrant event color combo full of zest. 


Blue Curacao: A fabulous and alluring Caribbean blue, perfect for a destination wedding. Similar to last years color of the year, Turquoise. 


Lavender: Romantic and feminine, Lavender is the perfect shade to incorporate into any event with a vintage feel. 


Silver Cloud: The quintessential neutral, Silver Cloud is dependable and can be paired with any color. We especially love it with Beewax for a pretty spring combo, or with red for a dramatic touch. 


What is your favorite Pantone 2011 color? Will you be using any of these colors for your wedding or event?


Stay tuned for our inspiration boards using the top ten colors of 2011.