Congratulations to Angel & Roman

Congratulations to newlyweds Angel and Roman who were married this month. After saying their vows at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, they celebrated with family and friends at their wedding reception held at the Sheraton Dallas, which features panoramic views of downtown Dallas. We're so happy for you!

Enjoy highlights from their beautiful wedding from a video produced by LaDonna Visual Artistry.

Angel and Roman from LaDonna Aiken on Vimeo.

A Wedding Reception with a WOW Factor

Wedding receptions are generally pretty typical - cake cutting, bouquet toss, garter and dancing.

But recently, guests to a wedding I coordinated received a special treat. The bride, Audra, who loved to sing and had a beautiful voice, serenaded her new husband at the reception.

No one, except the band leader and I, knew she was going to sing, not even the groom.

The band leader asked everyone to clear the dance floor. I put a chair in the middle of the dance floor and asked the groom to have a seat. Audra took the mic and started to sing ”Fly Me To The Moon”. The groom was blown away. It was the highlight of the evening.

Of course, when she finished the song the groom gave her the biggest kiss. The guests went wild. It was a wonderful moment.

Dallas Bridal Show - July 11-12, 2009

Join Weddings by Carolyn at the Dallas Bridal Show, July 11-12, 2009. The show will be held at Dallas Market Hall, 2100 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas.

Come by our booth to get answers to your questions about planning your wedding or about Weddings by Carolyn's services. We will be offering a 20% discount for our Complete Wedding Package for brides who sign up at the show.

Outdoor Weddings in Dallas

While it's true that Texas weather can make having an outdoor wedding a challenge, with some savvy planning and a good choice of venue, an outdoor wedding can be a magical place to tie the knot. Outdoor settings are great for photos and you'll save on the cost of decorations by having your wedding surrounded by the natural beauty of trees and flowers. 

Types of Locations for Outdoor Weddings in Dallas

- Garden or Park

Some parks and botanical gardens in Dallas rent space for weddings. Enjoy your ceremony amidst the fragrant bouquet of a landscaped garden or beneath a grove of shady trees.

- Overlooking the Lake or Canals

Imagine tying the knot in a beautiful locale overlooking the water. 

- A Courtyard  

Hotels and country clubs throughout Dallas, offer lovely courtyard settings and solariums for wedding ceremonies.

  

Things to Consider

When planning an outdoor wedding in Dallas, it's important to have a back-up plan, such as an indoor facility or tented area, in case of rain. Some brides opt to have only the ceremony outside, but 

then take the reception inside. And in Dallas, where temperatures run the gamut between too hot and too cold, a tented area is a good idea as it can be cooled in the spring/summer with fans and portable air-conditioning units or heated in the fall with patio heaters.   

Lakes, canals and trees can bring out the bugs, especially in the early evening. Outdoor areas can be sprayed before your event and decorated with citronella candles to keep the bugs at bay.

Be sure to find out the restrictions for catering, electrical hook ups such as sound amplifiers, alcohol, and parking as well as noise-level ordinances at your outdoor wedding site. Some sites may also require a special permit to hold an event.   

Meet Us at the Lakeside Bridal Fair

We will be participating in the Lakeside Bridal Fair at the beautiful Hilton Bella Habor on Lake Ray Hubbard, Rockwall, Texas from Noon until 6 pm. The Bridal Fair is a great opportunity to meet vendors such as bakers, floral designers and venues and to learn about the latest wedding trends. Stop by our booth for a special gift and to chat with us about your wedding planning.

Thank You for Attending Our Wedding Planning Seminar

We would like to thank the brides, grooms and moms who attended our Free Wedding Planning Seminar hosted by Weddings by Carolyn and Expressions of Decor. 

 

Your fantastic questions led to a lively discussion:  Why have a wedding coordinator? What is the difference between a florist and a decorator? What steps do you take to select the right venue?  What affects the budget? Also, we greatly appreciate the favors and delectable goodies provided by Radford Cakery, Lifestyle Portraits, Meaningful Mints and Spirit Wear.

 

Please check our blog regularly or subscribe to our RSS feed to get updates about the next Free Wedding Planning Seminar. 

FREE Bridal Planning Workshop

Join us on April 4 at 2 pm for a free Bridal Planning Workshop designed to answer your questions about planning your wedding.

During this informative two-hour bridal planning workshop, we will discuss:

• How to choose the right vendors
  
• Setting a budget
  
• Mistakes to avoid
  
• Floral Decor, What is That?

This will be followed by a Question and Answer Session. Cake and punch will be served and all guests will receive goodie bags filled with unique wedding favor ideas.

Date and Time: April 4, 2009, 2 pm - 4 pm

Location: 605 Business Pkwy, Richardson, TX

Presenters: Weddings by Carolyn and Expressions of Decor

Contact us at 214.417.5850 or cbrown@weddingsbycarolyn.com if you have any questions and to RSVP.