“It does not matter what you wear on your feet on your wedding day because no one sees your feet anyway”. This is a common statement I have heard over the years and while there is a small truth to it (15%), the reality is that people do see your shoes. When a wedding gown is altered the correct way, the front help should be touching the top of the shoe. This will allow the bride to walk and not have to constantly lift up her gown when she is walking. When a seamstress tells a bride otherwise, I want to send them videos of the bride tripping on her gown or getting her ring caught in lace because she is constantly having to “Spiderman” maneuver her gown to not trip on it. Therefore, the shoe is seen. It is not a secret that I have a love|hate relationship for shoes. I have commented before that I will jam my foot and squeeze my toes in an uncomfortable pair of shoes if they are the right pair to wear with an outfit. When it comes to wedding shoes, I am no different.

I love pretty shoes (sandals, flats, wedges, sneakers, boots, stilettos etc). I love photos of pretty shoes that photographers capture in the detail shots.

I love when a bride expresses her personality through her shoes. Whether you are a Kate Spade New York Glitter Keds, Bella Bell Great Gatsby Annalise Blue Sandal, Ariat Pearl Cowboy Boot, Badgley Mischka Ever After, Bella Belle Great Gatsby Annalise Blue wedge, Jimmy Choo Viola Crystal Sandal, Toms Pink Wedding Day Flat, Manolo Blahnik- Sex and the City Royal Blue heel, or Kate Spade Bridal Bow kind of person, enjoy shopping for the wedding shoes that are YOU! (and don’t forget to pack flip flops to wear the next day!)

Today we are swooning over flowers today while it is so insanely hot in Texas! What is your floral fantasy? What would you select for your wedding?

The bride’s dressing room. This is often a “room of chaos & disorganization”. There are make up tables set up in every corner with cords hanging, gowns haphazardly tossed with little care, open suitcases throwing up clothes and the bride would like photos of “getting ready shots” even before house keeping has had the chance to work their magic. I often giggle when I hear this request because this atmosphere challenges my obsessive compulsiveness to the core. Therefore, I felt is was necessary for my sanity to purchase hangers for the gowns to be displayed on. The talented ones on ETSY have cornered the market on different designs and your client is sure to find one that suits their style (prices begin at $6.00 each). The photo on the left was at a wedding of ours and I just love the presentation!

The menu tasting is the coveted appointment during the planning process for couples and parents. Why not? yummy food, good company and did I mention yummy food! I spoke in depth on our live video today regarding this, but here are some helpful tips!

1. When you select your menu, make sure you do the following: submit to the catering director a minimum of 14 days prior to the tasting, select up to 5 people to attend with you, select items that you are not sure how they taste (ie venture away from chicken), select 3-4 appetizers, 2-3 salads, 2-3 entrees, 2-3 specialty drinks (these number will vary amongst caterers).
2. Ask if there is a fee. If you have already paid a deposit to your caterer, there most likely is not a fee. If you are “shopping” a caterer, do understand there is possibly a fee. Most caterers will then apply that fee to your final bill if you decide to book them.
3. When you arrive at the tasting, make sure you do the following: have an empty belly, wear a mask, sit at your seat, take photos of each plate that arrives to the table and be ready to comment on flavor, presentation and desire to serve your guests.

Listen to our video!

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to food:)

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As we are constantly pivoting and navigating thru COVID, we did our first every virtual cake tasting. I reached out to all the bakers we were considering. I provided the bakers with the clients selections and they had them all ready to go at the scheduled time. After driving to the different bakers, I dropped the cakes at the front door of the bride’s house. I returned to the office to log on and have the tasting. Yep, it worked. They enjoyed the cake and are currently making their decisions. So, it can be done!