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A Special Scent for All Your Wedding Stuff!

Photos: 5 Thirteen Designs

There’s no stronger trigger of emotion and memory than a particular, familiar smell. So here’s an idea: Give your wedding its own unique fragrance—one that will both set the tone for, and forever evoke memories of, your most important occasion, your one perfect day. Online custom stationery boutique 5 Thirteen Designs has just launched WedScents, a line of heavenly fragrance kits designed for the bride to delicately scent all of her wedding essentials—from save-the-dates to favors to fabric elements. A collection of four introductory fragrances includes Citrus Blossom (bright, crisp, outdoorsy), Forever Fresh (herbal, gardeny), Captivating Waters (cool, coastal) and our hands-down fave for Houston weddings, Radiant Glamour—a sexy, feminine blend of fresh-picked florals. Each set includes a mist-applicator fragrance bottle, application ideas and 25 themed note cards. We LOVE the idea of tucking these into your b’maids’ spa kits or gift bags, or using them for favors at your bridal shower or pre-wedding luncheon (did we mention that the packaging is beautiful?). Breathe deep, dolls. This is a fun one!!

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Hot Off the Runway, Our Favorite Fall 2013 Wedding Dresses

Are they ALL the fall 2013 wedding gowns we fell in love with, following this past weekend’s unveilings at New York Bridal Market? ’Course not! That would take way more than one lil’ ol’ blog post. But, from Lazaro’s lacy overlay to Badgley Mischka’s vintage for the modern age, to Amsale’s classic elegance to Claire Pettibone’s exquisite back detail (and more!), these are just some of the fall 2013 bridal styles that simply knocked us out. Please post your comments here…and subscribe to the Houston Wedding Blog for more fall 2013 bridal fashion updates. For a list of Houston’s finest bridal salons, click here, and don’t forget to check out weekly-updated Events page for upcoming fall 2013 trunk shows, so you can check out these gorgeous gowns as soon as they hit Houston!

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Designers (top to bottom, left to right): Vera Wang, Amsale, Claire Pettibone, Marchesa, Badgley Mischka, Hayley Paige, Reem Acra, Lazaro, Christos

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Paintball TTD Shoot by Joey T Photography, Plus $700 Engagement-Shoot GIVEAWAY!

We know some of y’all have mixed feelings about trash-the-dress shoots, and we’re with ya on that. But Tiffany and Ted’s absolutely awesome paintball TTD shoot is one that just makes us smile. Shot by the terrifically talented Joey Thomas of Joey T Photography at Tank’s Paintball Park in Katy, this shoot is everything a TTD shoot should IOHO: playful, joyful, unique…and just so darn hot.

Side note about Tiffany’s dress: “I bought it a week after I was engaged. My maid of honor and I went to the Brides Against Breast Cancer Tour as our first bridal event. I tried on a couple dresses to get more of an idea of what I liked, and I found the one, for an affordable price and a great cause.”

How cool is that? How gorgeous are Tiffany and Ted? How great is it that they can look so sophisticated, and yet not take themselves too seriously? How CUTE are the color-coordinated accessories and paintball splotches? How much do you love Joey T’s utterly beautiful images?

How’d you like to see yourself and your future hubby through this top Houston wedding photographer’s lens??

Here’s your chance! We are giving away not one but TWO $700 Joey T Photography engagement shoots, complete with two hours of on-location photography in the greater Houston area, and a stunning 16X24 heirloom-quality enlargement (you can, of course, order as many photos as you like…or should we say, love).

TO ENTER: 1) *Like* us Facebook 2) Email us your name, fiancé’s name, wedding date and reception venue, NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT, THURSDAY, OCT. 25. Please enter ONLY ONCE (duplicate entries will be deleted).

Winners will be notified the week of Oct. 29, and subsequently announced on Facebook.

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Photos: Joey T Photography

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Tradition-Filled Indian Wedding by C. Baron Photography

Sometimes we come across a wedding whose images are so rich with color and texture, so rippling with life and tradition, so gorgeously representative of the details of the celebration, we kinda just need to let them speak for themselves. Hence the wedding of Ranjita and Suchin, held at Safari Texas and filled with north and south Indian touchstones and influences, representing the pair’s individual cultural backgrounds and families. Great thanks to C. Baron Photography for sharing these wondrous images, and happiest wishes to the newlyweds. The rest of y’all, just sit back, scroll down, and be wowed.

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Photos: C. Baron Photography

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Sumptuous La Colombe d’Or Wedding by J. Cogliandro Photography

They may both be medical residents now, embarking on brilliant careers and a life as husband and wife. But it wasn’t all that long ago that Rebecca and Meng were 9th graders, encountering each other for the first time—or high-school seniors attending homecoming on their first date. With so much history to their relationship, it isn’t surprising that they chose a Houston wedding venue steeped in history—La Colombe d’Or, with its magnificent 18th-century carved wood panels and extensive art collection—for their grand celebration. Opulent, but not overdone. Formal, but not stuffy. And absolutely, ultimately first-class all the way, Rebecca and Meng’s special day is a Houston wedding classic. And we couldn’t be more thrilled for them. Happiest wishes to the couple, and huge thanks to J. Cogliandro Photography for the heirloom-quality photos of this one-for-the-ages affair.

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Photos: J Cogliandro Photography ~ Bride’s Dress: Lazaro gown from Joan Pillow A Bridal Salon ~ Bridesmaids’s Attire: Bella Bridesmaid ~ Tuxedos : Al’s Formal Wear ~ Flowers: Blooming Gallery ~ Lighting and Rentals: Darryl & Co ~ Ceremony and Reception Venue: La Colombe d’Or ~ Videographer: 31 Films

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The Big To Do: Holiday Minis With Archetype Studio @ BHLDN, Sunday Oct. 14

The Big To Do: Holiday Minis With Archetype Studio @ BHLDN, Sunday Oct. 14

Photos: Archetype Studio

The funny thing about planning your wedding? Sometimes it can overshadow pretty much everything else in your existence. Don’t let your holiday card be one of those items! This coming Sunday, Archetype Studio hosts its “Holiday Minis” event at BHLDN on Westheimer Road. Head over to Anthropologie’s hip bridal boutique and sit for adorable-with-an-edge holiday-card pix shot by award-winning Archetype. For $275, you’ll get 30 minutes of photography, three awesome images and easy card-ordering instructions for Archetype’s fave online custom-printing sites. Make sure to RSVP to 210.365.4218…and dress to impress in your best snuggly-chic!

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Etsy Envy: Make Your Personal Wedding Statement

Pilsner glasses, hand-painted in the likenesses of your groom’s best dudes? A custom-monogrammed sash for your adorable flower girl? A wedding-dress hanger artfully twisted into the shape of your new Mrs. moniker? With a little help from Etsy, the possibilities for putting your personal touch on your wedding day are pretty much endless. Check out our personal favorites (credits and links below)…and let us know YOURS!  Etsy Envy: Make It Personal

1. Low Tide Printing Press ~ 2. Bride New ~ 3. Berin Made ~ 4. Fabric Fun Etc ~ 5. Bragging Bags ~ 6. Pickle Lily Design ~ 7. Glass Girl Jen ~ 8. Sophia’s Sign Boutique

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The Orange Show Engagement Shoot of Brickhouse Bridal’s Lisa Toenjes

We’re over the moon at having the chance to share with you the awesome engagement session of Houston bridal expert Lisa Toenjes of Brickhouse Bridal!! Archetype Studio shot the delightful Lisa and her great groom-to-be Kevin at the truly remarkable Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, and we are in LOVE with the results. Colorful, playful, and just plain full of life and love, these are the kind of engagement photos a gal can treasure FOREVER. Big, huge congrats, Lisa and Kevin, who’ll make it official on Oct. 13!

 

Photos: Archetype Studio

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