Top Tabletop Trends

Fairy Tale-inspired

This trend was inspired by movies like Snow White and the Huntsman and designer wedding gowns that feature light and gauzy skirts fit for a princess. Terrariums are landing on fairy tale inspired reception tables with whimsical woodland vignettes. We’re also seeing spun sugar on wedding cakes and cupcakes as well as whimsical treats like Popsicles.

Sheer Tradition

Last year everyone from Kate Middleton to Bella Swan wore gowns featuring long sleeves and lace. We’re seeing elegant lace overlays on reception tables and chairs, wrapped around flower vases and mimicked in lace patterned fondant on cakes. We’re hearing brides are loving flavored fondant to make the cakes as tasty as they are beautiful.

Hollywood Glamour

With movies like My Week with Marilyn and The Artist capturing brides’ imaginations, we’re seeing a huge resurgence of Hollywood glamour inspired receptions. Hollywood inspired receptions feature long dramatic tables for dinner as well as luxurious lounges for after dinner cocktails. Star chefs are plating food with two or three smaller bites per plate, giving guests a chance to taste multiple exotic flavors. Glam cakes are all about sugar flowers piled high!

The Ritzy Ranch

Ritzy Ranch weddings take last year’s jelly jars and wild flowers up a notch with heirloom details and gilded edges. Inspired by the nuptials of Lauren Bush and David Lauren, reception tables feature local meats and produce and tons of candlelight. Cakes are loaded with flowers, sugar or fresh, and are presented on moss-covered pedestals.

Tell us which trend is your favorite or share pictures from your tablescapes!

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Our Heart, Prayers & Tears go out to the families of Aurora, Colorado.  Unfortunately it sometimes takes something like this to make people slow their fast-paced life down for a moment and reflect on what is really important...our loved ones. 

Please take a moment and write, on real paper, a "just thinking of you" note and pony mail it to someone you may not have taken the time to reach out to in a while.  Or do something extra special and send them some flowers, "just because". 

If you need a great florist, I would like to suggest Christie Floral & Co.  Christina & the gang over there are great at selecting the right flowers at a great price & delivering here in the city or across the nation.  

The phone number is (210) 859-1007 or website is www.ChristieFloral.com

Whether it's a heart-felt note, a beautiful bouquet of flowers or something else...

just do something Spontaneous for a loved one today.

It's the little things in life that we treasure & remember most...Blessings to all!

Guard well your spare moments.

They are like uncut diamonds.

Discard them and their value will never be known.

Improve them and they will become the brightest gems in a useful life.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

The big announcement!

Here’s how to get your big news in the papers &

get that all important document 

Placing wedding and engagement announcements is a piece of cake. Simply call the paper(s) of your choice and request an announcement form, e-mail them, fill it out online, or stop by in person. Complete the form and return it with a photograph (some papers print the bride’s picture only). Most newspapers prefer black-and-white glossies or high resolu­tion photos e-mailed to them. 

Engagement announcements are usually short, listing only the names of the prospective bride and groom, their parents’ names and the wedding date. Pictures are sometimes published with engagement announcements.

Wedding announcements go into more detail, featuring the couple’s names, parents’ names and their city and state if they’re from out of town. Also listed are the church, wedding date and members of the wedding party. A pho­tograph may be included at this time.

Information deadlines vary by publica­tion. Engagement information may be required up to seven weeks in advance, while wedding announcements might be accepted up to a month or two after the celebration. The dailies have more rigid deadlines. Call each newspaper for specific deadlines.

Your announcement is published in the Sunday Express-News and appears online for 30 days at mySA.com/Celebrations. A minimum of 9 days is needed for your announcement to be placed. http://www.mysanantonio.com/life/celebration/item/celebrationSubmit-3320.php

The Marriage License

You Can’t Be Wed Without It!

The hard part is almost over — the bridal gown has been bought and the invitations are in the mail.  Getting your mar­riage license is one of the last tasks before you can say, “I do.”

The procedure for obtaining your license is basically the same all over Texas. Together, the prospective bride and groom must visit the office of the county clerk. 

requirements to obtain your Texas marriage license

·         All applicants must provide proof of age and identity with a valid Texas drivers license, valid Texas DPS I.D., Military I.D., passport, or any certificate of License issued by this state, another state, the U.S. government or a foreign government.

·         Each applicant is required to provide a Social Security card or proof of social security number.

·         The cost is $66 cash (no checks) and $6 in Bexar County if couples bring in the "Twogether in Texas" certificate www.twogetherintexas.com - Prices may vary in different counties.

·         The legal age to obtain a marriage license without parental consent in Texas is 18 years of age. Application of age is 16 with parental consent.

·         No blood test is required.

·         If either applicant has been recently divorced, the state requires a 30-day waiting period from the date of the filed divorce decree, unless waived by the court. Female applicants are required to submit a certified copy of final decree showing their restored maiden name if different from current identification.

·         The license is good for 30 days from the date of purchase. However, there is a 72-hour waiting period from the time the license was purchased until the time the ceremony can be performed. Active duty military personnel are exempt. Both parties do not to need to be active military for the waiting period to be waived.

·        Applicants between the ages of 16-18 must be accompanied by one parent, to sign legal consent. A minor must have a certified copy of birth certificate, photo I.D. and proof of Social Security. If parents are divorced, the parent granted custody must submit a certified copy of their divorce decree in order to sign consent.  

Most county clerks’ offices are open Monday through Friday.

Call ahead to your local office to make sure they’re open before you make the trip. 

Here is the contact information for Bexar County:

Bexar County Marriage License Office

Bexar County Clerk,
100 Dolorosa Street
Courthouse
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 335-2216
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / M - F - Closed for holidays Observed by Bexar County Clerk

 

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Getting Married? How to Have the Perfect Wedding

by Women's Health Magazine

Here are some great tips from our friends at Women's Health Magazine & Jillian Michael's

Check out these expert wedding tips to get yourself looking and feeling great before you walk down the aisle

Read more at Women's Health: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/expert-wedding-tips#ixzz20EgaFdEl

Jillian Michaels Free Custom Weight Loss Plan

Every Bride feels she needs to make a few physical adjustments for that perfect dress. 

Both your Maker & your Groom Love You just the way You are BUT if You feel you want to tweek your body for You; please do it wisely and healthy.  Eat Heathly, Play Healthy, Pick a Stress-Redusing Hobby & Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...It's like a well directed show, the director may notice the glitch but everyone in the audience will thing is was suppose to be that way and will enjoy it none the less.

Websites like Women's Health Magazine, Dr. Oz Show & Jillian Michaels, along with advise from your doctor, are great places to find sound advice and great tasting recepies.

Jillian even provides a free custom plan should you want to follow one...

http://www.jillianmichaels.com/free-custom-weight-loss.aspx?promo=C769B522-88C3-414D-BECE-9081A50AC8D5&np=1&variable=tough&gclid=CP3Mwv_Aj7ECFRDDtgodazuoKQ

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/wedding-weight-loss-plan-recipes-and-exercises

Remember, You are the Best and most Beautiful You &

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