You want to make you spouse’s next birthday extra special by planning a surprise birthday party, but you’re not sure where to start. Below are some tips to get your creative juices flowing. Plan Ahead Hopefully you’ve allowed yourself enough time to do some planning—at least a month. Otherwise you might want to plan the [...]
Lighting is an important aspect of creating an environment. If you want your wedding reception or birthday party to have a celebratory feel, overhead fluorescent lights aren’t your best option. At the same time, the venue you’ve chosen may not be big enough for a large, truss lighting system. (There is such a thing as [...]
According to a recent survey conducted by The Knot, the average cost of a wedding is now up to more than $31,000. It’s enough to make you want to elope. Almost. How do you deal with that? What if your parents aren’t helping with the costs or you can’t afford a wedding in that price [...]
This year continues the move from more traditional weddings to personal, trendy ceremonies and receptions. From unusual venues to brides wearing pants, 2015 has its own special trends to consider as you plan your special day. Let your wedding and reception reflect your personality. The Wild, Wild West Whether you grew up on a ranch [...]
President and General Manager of Cutting Edge Entertainment, Ron Peene, attended The Bridal Extravaganza in San Antonio earlier this month. His feedback on this year’s show mirrors what he said about the show last year: “It’s a great show for brides to be able to do all their homework and research a bunch of [...]
If your ice sculpture isn’t the way you wanted, or the chocolate fountain doesn’t show up, it’s not the end of the world. However, if your disc-jockey is sub-par, it can have a drastic impact on the success of your reception.
Ever been at a gathering and wanted a picture of you and all of your friends, but couldn’t fit everyone in a selfie? Ever wish the “party favors” you received at a wedding reception were more personal? Want your party guests to let loose a bit and not take themselves so seriously? Want photo proof [...]
It’s your special day, but you want it to be memorable for your guests, too. Below are links to a few ways other bridal couples have made an impression on their guests, followed by some ideas that might be more practical for you. Choreography If your wedding party is [...]
Planning a wedding can be a very stressful process. The emotional significance of your big day will likely cause you to analyze every single detail from what color paper the invitations should be printed on to whether or not you really have to invite your future spouse’s crazy cousin. As if the heightened emotions weren’t [...]
If you don’t like the weather in Texas, stick around another day. Weather changes here have long been the source of jokes and Facebook fodder. However, when it comes to wedding planning, the ever-changing Texas weather can be a variable that greatly impacts your special day, for better or worse. It’s good to be prepared, [...]
