Please VOTE for us!!!!

It's that time of year again! Our Local NBC Station - KPRC Local2 is running their "Best of Houston" contest. We were honored to be in the top 5 last year and I would be even more honored to win this year. So if you're reading this post, PLEASE take the time to vote. Just follow this link!



You have to register, but it takes no time at all. Then KPRC will send you an email, check your spam folder if you don't receive it. You have to follow the link in the email for your vote to count so please don't forget to do that part. You can vote once on an email address, but you can vote multiple times by using different email addresses. Since this contest is based solely on email votes, I can use each and every vote.

Still not sure if you want to vote, check out our INSIDER DEAL! Just a little incentive :)

Thank you so much for your time!

Modern Luxury Houston Bride's Magazine

Ok, have you picked up your copy of Houston Brides Magazine? Well you should!!! Check out our ad on page 83.



I'm super excited about our new ad in Modern Luxury Brides Magazine! On Newstands NOW!

July 2010 Bridal Extravaganza Show

The Bridal Extravaganza is upon us again. You don't want to miss the BIGGEST BRIDAL EVENT of the year. The show will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Downtown Houston on:
Saturday July 10, 2010 10am - 5pm
Sunday July 11, 2010 11am - 5pm

Elegant Custom Invitations will be at BOOTH 1119. Please be sure to stop by; I'd love to see you!
For additional information, purchase tickets and to register for free giveaways, you may visit their website.

As always here are a few tips to help you prepare to attend
1. Make sure to wear very comfortable shoes. There are lots of aisles and almost everyone wants to walk all aisles to make sure you're not missing anything. I have walked all the aisles myself in the past and I highly recommend it.

2. Bring lots of pre-printed labels with your name, address (if you want), a valid email address and wedding date. You don't want to have to write out every form at vendors' booths. If you can't print your own labels, they will be available for purchase at the entrances to the show. Also, it helps to create a separate email account just for your wedding planning (just a tip!)

3. Come prepared to book vendors at the show. Many vendors will be giving special discounts to brides that book at the show or within a short period after the show.

4. Do not feel obligated to fill out every form from all the vendors at the show. It's ok to focus mainly on those elements of the wedding you haven't booked yet. You can politely say 'No'. You will get tons of information from the show, anyway, so it helps to only have information from vendors you're truly interested in.

5. It can be helpful to have 2 separate bags where you can put information from the vendors. 1 bag for the vendors you're really interested in and others in the 2nd bag. This will help with sorting through the stack of flyers you receive at the show once you get home.

6. Bring cash for parking and lunch. You'll be hungry and/or thirsty after all that walking! (lol)

7. Most importantly, come with an open mind!

Wish Upon a Wedding Houston Chapter

Hello,
There's a number of exciting stuff going on. One of which I'll [hopefully] be sharing in a few weeks. But for now, I'd like to let you know about a wonderful non-profit organization that recently formed its Houston Chapter. I'm happy and excited to serve as a committee volunteer for Wish Upon a Wedding.



Wish Upon a Wedding is the world's first Wedding non-profit wedding wish grant organization. Wish Upon a wedding provides weddings across the United States for individuals facing life-threatening illness. This organization gives these couples a change to share in their special day without the worries of their illnesses. They are able to celebrate the courage of these couples and offer them a chance of hope through their wedding.

Wish Upon a Wedding relies on the generosity of professionals from the Wedding and Hospitality Industry. To make Wedding Wishes come true, the organization needs venues, caterers, officiants, cake designers, florists, wedding planners, photographers, videographers, gown designers/shops, shoe stores, hair and makeup artists, tuxedo shops, transportation companies, hotels, airlines, stationers, party rentals, seamstresses, dance instructors, DJs, musicians, lighting specialists, event designers, jewelers, and favor suppliers, just to name a few of the many professionals required to produce fabulous weddings!

If you are interested in being a part of this amazing organization, please fill out the Wish Granters form located on the Wish Upon a Wedding website. You can also check out the Facebook Page.

The need is not limited only to wedding professionals, corporate sponsorship is also greatly welcomed. I'm looking forward to the launch party this Wednesday...it should be exciting!!!