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12 Banquet Facilities

20 Bridal & Formal Wear

28 Cakes & Desert

30 Cakes & Dessert

32 Cakes & Desserts

34 Catering & Specialty Foods

42 Floral & Decor

44 February • March • April

46 Health & Beauty

48 Kids Parties

54 Music & Entertainment

62 Photography & Films

72 Transportation

74 Supplies & Rentals

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Banquet Facilities & ReceptionBalli’s Social & Event Center .................11Casa Ensueño ..........................................12Colonial Events .......................................15Conquistador Banquet Center ..................9Delta Ballroom ..........................................5Friends All Parties ...................................15George’s Dance Hall ...............................17Hacienda Michoacan ...............................14I & J Social Events ..................................14Jasmyl Banquet Hall ...............................13Kids Kastle Party Place ...........................49La Mansion Ballroom ...............................7Luxor Reception Hall ..............................83Mario’s Banquet ......................................84Marios Banquet & Conference Center ....84Meadow Creek in the Valley .....................7Oak Hill Event Center .............................18Outtatown Dance Hall .............................13Regency Hall .............................................5Rey David Ballroom ...............................19Riverside Club ...................................12, 15Royal Palace Dance Hall ...........................3Salon Real del Valle ................................11Villa de Cortez Ballroom ........................18Wonderland Party House .........................50

Bridal FashionsAdela’s Exclusive ....................................25Princess Bridal ........................................21

Bridal & Formal WearAdela’s Exclusive ....................................25Berenice’s Boutique ................................24

Coqueta’s Boutique .................................27Judy’s Flowers & Bridal..........................23McAllen Tuxedo Rental ..........................23Princess Bridal ........................................21Texas Tuxedo Rental ...............................25

Cakes & DessertCookie House & More ............................33Cynthia’s Creations .................................31Gladis Cakes............................................29Jessica’s Cupcakes & More .....................33MG’s Bakery Supplies ............................31Party Delicious ........................................31Virginia’s Cakes & Decorations ..............29

Catering & Specialty FoodsAlex’s Catering........................................35All Occasion Catering .............................37A New Concept .......................................39Don Pepes Mexican Restaurant ..............39Eventos Monterrey ..................................36Gonzalez Catering ...................................37Jose’s Cafecito Courtyard .......................40Rosy’s Catering .......................................40Taquizas y Panchadas ..............................39

Flowers & DecorationsDiana Special Event Decoration .............41Floreria La Amistad.................................42Jasmin’s Floreria y Manteleria ................41Rosie’s Sweet Creations ..........................50Virginia’s Cakes & Decorations ..............29Zoe Flowers & Design ............................42


Health & BeautyIsabell Studio ...........................................64Passion Parties .........................................47

InvitationsPhotography Invitations ..........................47Reflection 2 Design .................................45

Music, DJ’s & EntertainmentDJ 4 U .....................................................60DJ Art ......................................................54DJ Issac ...................................................61Festy Lounge ...........................................56Grupo Atrapado .......................................58Grupo Latin Vibe .....................................61Grupo Sensación .....................................60Grupo Vanezza ........................................61Grupo Xtremo DJ ....................................58Heavenly Harp ........................................60Jump & Party DJ .....................................59Juventud Norteña ....................................57Latin Beat ................................................57Manhattan Show......................................55Mariachi Los Arrieros .............................54Mariachi Los Potrillos .............................58Sonido 21 DJ ...........................................57

Photography & VideoAustin Studio ...........................................63B & A Photography & Video ..................66Cheko Tapia Photographer ......................62Edith Saldaña Photography .....................63GetFunnyPics Photobooth .......................67J. Treviño Photography ...........................67

Lorena Studio ..........................................64MPS Design & Photography ...................68Producciones Master USA ......................65Rio Cinematography ...............................71Rio Portrait Studio...................................66Vicarious Photography ............................69V Photography ........................................63Xpressions Photography....................65, 67

Supplies & RentalsBounce Station Rentals ...........................49J.S. Furniture MFR ..................................69Loft Events Party Furniture .....................75MG’s Moonjumps & Rental ....................49Rent-a-Lounge.........................................75Rental World ...........................................74VIP Lounge Sets ......................................75

TransportationAll Valley Limousine Services ................73VIP Luxury Limousine ..............................2

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NOVEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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MARCH

From Brownsville to Rio Grande City


RINGS•Bride’s Wedding Band•Groom’s Wedding Band

CEREMONY•Site Rental•Officiant’s Fee•Marriage License

BRIDE’S ATTIRE•Gown•Headpiece & Veil•Alterations•Shoes•Lingerie•Garter•Jewelry

RECEPTION•Site Rental•Food / Catering•Beverages•Dance Lessons•Decorations

PHOTOGRAPHY•Engagement Portraits•Formal Portraits•Wedding Photographs•Wedding Albums

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT•Ceremony Band / DJ•Reception Band / DJ

VIDEOGRAPHY

STATIONARY•Invitations•Announcements•Wedding Programs•Thank You Notes•Napkins

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REHERSAL DINNER

WEDDING CAKE•Cake•Cake Topper•Cake Knife•Groom’s Cake

FLOWERS•Ceremony•Reception•Bride’s Bouquet•Attendant’s Bouquets•Boutonnieres•Flower Girl & Ring Bearer

FORMAL WEAR•Groom’s Tuxedo•Father’s Tuxedo

TRANSPORTATION•Limousine/Carriage•Valet Parking

BEAUTY•Facial•Mani & Pedi•Massage•Hair•Makeup

HONEYMOON•Wedding Night•Hotel / Resort•Transportation•Spending Money

MISCELLANEOUS•Guest book•Goblet / Toasting Flutes•Ring Pillow•Guest Mementos•Sparkers/Bubbles/Petals

Budget

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Planning your budget is the most critical step you can take to allow yourself a stress-free wedding. This budget will help keep you aware of your spending.

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MARRIAGE LICENSEREQUIREMENTS

•Both applicants need to be present.

•There is a 72 hour waiting period immediately following the date the licence is issued.

•The license expires on the 30th day from being issued. You have 27 days to get married.

•There is a $72.00 fee and save $60.00 if the couple takes the certified premarital course.

•Blood tests are not required.

•Valid proof of identification like birth certificate, driver’s license, passport, military ID card as well as your social security card. Original documents or certified copies only.

•Minor applicants (under 18 but over 16 years of age) must have their parents present to sign the parental concent form.

**For more detailed information as well as a printable application please log-on to the Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office website at www.hidalgo.tx.us.landata.com/marriage.aspFor Cameron County go to www.co.cameron.tx.us/countyclerk/marriage.htm

•La pareja (él y ella) debe estar presente en persona.

•Hay un periodo de espera de 72 horas despues de aplicar.

•La licencia de matrimonio es válida solo para 30 días despues de aplicar.

•Costo de $72.00 y se rebaja $60.00 si toman el curso certificado de antematrimonio.

•No se requieren análisis de sangre.

•Forma valida de identificación como acta de nacimiento, licencia de manejar, pasaporte, tarjeta láser, credencial de elector asi como numero social. No se acceptan fotocopias. •Aplicantes menores de edad (de 16 a 17 años) deben tener sus padres presentes para firmar un acta dando permiso para que el menor se case.

**Para información más detallada asi como acceso a imprimir la aplicación, baya a la página web del Condado de Hidalgo en www.hidalgo.tx.us.landata.com/marriage.aspPara el Condado de Cameron es en www.co.cameron.tx.us/countyclerk/marriage.htm

Marriage License Offices:Starr County Clerk401 N. Britton Ave., Rm. 201Rio Grande City, TX 78582Tel. (956) 487-8032

Hidalgo County Clerk100 N. Closner, 1st FloorEdinburg, TX 78539Tel. (956) 318-2100

Cameron County Clerk964 E. HarrisonBrownsville, TX 78520Tel. (956) 544-0815

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