You May Now Kiss the Groom :: Stay-Put, No-Smudge Lipstick for the Bride

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Great cosmetic products don’t have to be expensive, and the proof is in Maybelline’s new Superstay 24-hour lipcolor. It’s a familiar dilemma for brides: You want to wear a gorgeous lipstick as you make your way down the aisle to complete your beautiful bridal look … but you want it to stay on your lips, [...]

Real Wedding Wednesday :: Ken & Krystal’s Fabulous “I Do’s” at Marc Events with Flashbox Photography

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Ken & Krystal are sassy, sexy and full of life and energy … and not to mention… WILD!! (Here’s a hint :: there’s a zebra print aisle runner involved!)  This Rachel Events couple tied the knot in style at Marc Events with the one and only Tony Valadez of Flashbox Photography behind the camera. Take a look [...]

MOB-chic :: Stylish Gowns for Mom

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Fact: Traditional Mother-of-the-Bride gowns get a bad wrap with their overly-conservative, sometimes frumpy tendencies. But, rest assured that doesn’t have to be the case! There are plenty of gorgeous gowns out there that are perfect for your stylish mom. Nordstrom, one of my favorite department stores, have a fabulous selection of glamorous, flattering, and age-appropriate gowns that mom [...]

Beautiful Bridal & Bridesmaid Hairstyle :: The Perfect Wedding Chignon

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There’s something so classic, so elegant, so chic about a perfectly coiffed chignon … making it one of the most popular wedding hairstyles (for both brides & bridesmaids). Here’s a couple of my top picks for a most exquisite updo. {classic with a twist} {Sleek & shiny} {Romantic} {braided & full} {curly & loose} {messy & [...]

Melissa’s Bridal Portraits at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas with Jonanthan Ivy Photography

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Gorgeous! Stunning! Modern! Dramatic! Rachel Events bride Melissa totally rocked her Theia Couture gown all over the Winspear Opera House, and the fiercely talented  Jonathan Ivy Photography was there to catch every beautiful moment.  Don’t you just love her brightly-colored bouquet by Dr Delphinium, flawless airbrush makeup by Beauty&theBlush Makeup Artistry and her bold blue Betsey Johnson heels! [...]

Five Glamorous Designer Wedding Gowns under $1,000 :: Designer Gowns for the Savvy Bride

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Every bride wants to look like a million bucks … without breaking the bank. And why shouldn’t you float down the aisle in the gorgeous bridal gown of your dreams? Faviana | Nordstrom | $798 Here’s a look at ten fabulous, totally-within-reach, designer wedding gowns for less that $1,000 each! Sound too good to be true? It’s [...]

Wig Out (Celeb Style) at your Bachelorette Party

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Take a que from sassy celebs like Katy Perry, Kelley Osborne and Lady Gaga when you’re planning your bachelorette party and go all out with a fierce and brightly colored wig or wash-out hair color! While we certainly don’t recommend this dramatic transformation for your actual wedding, we totally suggest sporting a pink, purple or blue [...]

Real Wedding Wednesday :: Gina & Dustin Tied the Knot at the Room on Main in Dallas

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You may remember this ultra-cool-in-a-fashionably-mysterious kind of way from their awesomely artistic engagement shoot with Tony Valadez of Flashbox Photography. Gina & Dustin said their “I Do’s” at The Room on Main on 12/29/11.       Photographer:: Tony Valadez Cake :: Frosted Art Bakery Catering :: CN Catering Floral :: Dr Delphinium Music :: [...]

Chic Chair Decor :: Fabulous Weddings Rachel Events

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Fact: we love a good looking chair. And, chair decor (bows, sashes, ties) are a great way to incorporate your wedding colors into the overall design of your ceremony or reception without breaking the bank. If you’re on a budget, consider using your venue’s standard black, white or ivory linens and spice up those chivaris [...]

Celebrity Engagement :: Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth

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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth announced their engagement this week after the handsome Aussie got down on one knee and popped the question on May 31st with a 3.5 carat cushion cut diamond center stone with 18karate gold detail Neil Lane diamond ring! We are seeing more and more yellow gold these days … is it [...]