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214-728-4000 - [email protected] 17304 Preston Road, Suite 800 Dallas, Texas 75252“Love is patient, love is kind. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” — 1 Corinthians 13:4,7Established in 1988. Printed in the USA ©2008, Wedding Wishes Planner and Directory. All Rights Reserved. Wedding Wishes and Wedding Wishes Planner & Directory mark are Registered Trademarks of Wedding Wishes Planner & Directory.This book is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part.

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NINE TO TWELVE MONTHS

decide on the wedding you have always dreamed about. Do you want a destination wedding, a formal wedding at a hotel ballroom, or a casual event in a friend’s backyard? What will the theme of your wedding be?

m First things first! Purchase a binder to hold all of your wedding information. It may be something as simple as a 3 ring binder with pockets and business card holders to a wedding planner organizer purchased from a bookstore.m Reality check! Determine with your fiancé and families what your budget is.m Consider possible dates. It is a good idea to have a couple of dates in mind to accommodate locations, family, and the officiant.m Hire a wedding consultant if you plan on using one.

A note about vendors: Make sure that you get a detailed contract with every vendor you book. Write down all the details and don’t rely on your conversations to make sure agreed upon services will be provided. Every contract should include the dates, times, locations, delivery times, cancellation policies, refund policies, prices including taxes and tips, details of any payment plan, and any special services that have been agreed upon.m Book ceremony site.m Book reception site. If you book a reception site on a Friday night, early Saturday afternoon, Sunday afternoon, or during the week you may be able to get the venue at a lower rate. If this works out for you, your friends and family don’t hesitate to ask the vendor if they offer lowers rates for off-time bookings.m Book your officiant and determine if pre-marital counseling is required if you are getting married in a church or synagogue. m Begin shopping for your wedding dress, veil, and accessories. (Allow at least 4-6 months minimum if you are ordering them). You also need to give yourself time for fittings, alterations, and bridal portrait.m Talk with your fiancé about attendants, and ask them to participate.m Agree on the number of guests.m Begin compiling guest list.

m Start planning your reception.Contact: mflorist mcaterer mdecoratormballoon decorator mphotographer mvideographer mreception manager.

m Order Bride and Groom’s cake.m Confirm guest list.m Audition musicians, bands and/or DJ’s for the ceremony and reception. Some of them have a sample of their music on their websites. Many will have sample CD’s they can mail to you.

EIGHT MONTHSm Order your wedding gown, veil and shoes.m Book: mflorist mcaterer mdecorator

mphotographer mvideographer mballoon decoratorm Book musicians for ceremony and reception. Discuss and confirm what music will be played.m Register for gifts. Choose gifts in all price ranges to accommodate family and guests.m Begin shopping for bridesmaid dresses. If you are going to have dresses custom made contact a seamstress to discuss your ideas.

SIX TO EIGHT MONTHSm Order the bridesmaid dresses. Give your attendants the name of the store where the dresses will be purchased from so they can give their measurements or go in for a fitting.m Consider your honeymoon destination. You may want to consult a professional travel agent.m Meet with caterer or reception manager to have a tasting and decide on the menu.m Most hotels will set aside a block of rooms at reduced rates for your out-of-town family and friends. Now is the time to reserve a block of rooms. It is a good idea to offer a luxury and budget option.m Book the calligrapher.m Order your wedding stationery. This may include the invitations, wedding announcements, response cards, maps, programs, place cards, and thank you notes. Order extra envelopes for boo-boos. Your stationer may also be able to supply you with imprinted items such as napkins, cups, matchbooks, or ribbons. Request your envelopes as soon as possible so you or your calligrapher can start addressing them.m If you are traveling out of the country and do not

have current passports apply for them now or make sure your existing one is up to date. Also inquire if you need a visa or immunizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a website loaded with traveler information regarding health issues including vaccinations. Their website address is: wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/. They even have Cruise Ship Inspections reports as part of their Vessel Sanitation Program on the site. The US Department of State’s website: www. travel.state. gov/ has information on passports, visas, and travel warnings and alerts. Passport information: $100 for passport, plus cost of photos which varies by location from $10 to $15. If eligible, renewal passport applications may be mailed in and the cost is $75. Check with your passport location for regulations regarding renewal passport applications. Passport Application Information is also available at many post offices. Visit http://www.usps.com/passport/ for more information.

Collin County: Collin County Sub-Courthouse, 900 E. Park Blvd., Suite #140A | 8-4 M-F | 972-881-3090

Dallas County: North Dallas Goverment Center, 10056 Marsh Lane, Suite 137, Dallas | 7:30-4:30 T-F | 214- 904-3030 - Downtown Dallas, George L. Allen Court Building, 600 Commerce Street, Dallas | 8:30-4:00 M-F | 214- 653-7691 - East Dallas Government Center, 3443 St. Francis, Dallas | 7:30-4:30 M-Th | 214-321-3183

Denton County: Denton County Courthouse, 1450 E. McKinney Street, Denton | 8-5 M-F | 940-349-2010 - Sandy Jacobs Government Center, 1029 W. Rosemeade Parkway, Carrollton | 8-4:10 M-F | 972-434-7170 - Stephen Copeland Government Center, 1400 FM 424, Suite 105, Cross Roads | 8-4:30 M-F | 940-349-4400

Tarrant County: Justic Center, 401 W. Belknap, 3rd Floor, Fort Worth | 8-5 M-F | 817-884-2520 - Southlake Town Square, 1400 Main Street, Suite 340, Southlake | 9-5 M-F | 817-481-8190 - Southwest Sub-Courthouse, 6551 Granbury Road, Fort Worth | 9-4:30 M-F | 817-370-4570 - Southeast Sub-Courthouse, 724 E. Border Street, Suite 204, Arlington | 9-4:30 | 817-548-3963

FOUR TO SIX MONTHSm Book your honeymoon destination.m Purchase your airline tickets.

m Reserve rental items if needed. They may include chair covers, tables, chairs, tent, china, crystal, silverware, linens, gazebo, or lighting. Preview everything to make sure all items are in tip top shape and clean.

m Finalize guest list.m Finalize reception details.m If you plan on taking dance lessons sign up for

them now.m Make or select your favors.m Book your wedding night hotel.m Book rehearsal dinner site. m Schedule time for wedding rehearsal.m Rent the tuxedos. Give your groomsmen the name

of the store where the tuxedos will be rented from so they can go in for a fitting. Some tuxedo stores are now renting suits if you prefer a less formal look, but still want everyone to match.

m Meet with your florist to decide upon your bouquet, bridal party flowers, mothers’ flowers, fathers’ boutonnieres, table decorations and all other floral decorations.

m Select gifts for bridal party.m Purchase your wedding rings. Discuss engraving.m Purchase accessories for your bridal gown.m Hire a personal trainer if you plan on using one.m Book your make-up artist. Arrange a time for a

“practice run.”m Set up an appointment with your hair stylist to try

hairstyles with your headpiece. Book him/her for your wedding day.

m Contact newspaper(s) to publish your engagement announcement.

TWO TO FOUR MONTHSm Arrange for your car rental for your honeymoon.m Book transportation for you and your groom, and

your bridal party.m Make arrangements for your pets’ care during the

honeymoon.m Review the ceremony service with your officiant.m Purchase any lingerie you may need to wear with

your wedding gown.m Set up an appointment for your gown fitting.m Finish addressing your invitations. Traditionally,

you mail them out 6-8 weeks before the wedding.

TWO MONTHSm Consult a lawyer about a will.m Arrange to purchase life insurance and/or change

the beneficiary on your existing plan. Also, discuss other insurance needs (such as medical, automobile and personal property insurance) with your agent.

m Have your bridal portrait taken.m Contact newspaper(s) to publish your wedding

announcement.m Shop for honeymoon clothing.m Mail your invitations. Take one to the post office to

confirm mailing rate before mailing the whole group. Traditionally, you mail invitations out 6-8 weeks before the wedding.

m If the two of you are exchanging gifts purchase them now.

m Purchase your going away dress.

ONE MONTHm Send thank you notes as you receive gifts.m Purchase ring pillow, garter, guest book, pen, and

wedding photo album. Many photographers offer wedding photo albums with their packages.

m Arrange to have your bridal bouquet preserved.m Record acceptances and regrets.m Confirm details of bridesmaids’ clothing and

accessories.m Finalize plans for the rehearsal dinner.m Check reception details.m Check honeymoon details.m Get marriage license. In order to

obtain a license the following are required:A. One of the following forms of positive ID

- Certified copy of Birth Certificate or (not accepted in Tarrant County) - A valid passport or - A valid driver’s license or - A valid military ID

B. Social Security number C. Fee which varies by county

Marriage licenses have a 72 hour waiting period unless waived due to active duty military status or court order. License must be used within 30 days from day license is issued.Collin County: Fee is $36 Exact Cash Only.

- 900 E. Park Blvd., #140C, Plano | 8-4 M-F 972-881-3025

- 200 S. McDonald, Suite 120, Annex A, McKinney | 8-4 M-F | 972-548-4185

Dallas County: Fee is $41 Cash Only. - Downtown Dallas at the Records Building, 509 Main Street, Suite 120, Dallas | 8:30-4 M-F 214-653-7559 or 214-653-7131 - East Dallas at the East Dallas Government Center, 3443 St. Francis Avenue, Dallas | 7:30-4:30 M-Th 214-321-3182 (call for office hours) - North Dallas Government Center, 10056 Marsh Lane, Suite 137, Dallas | T-F 7:30-4:30 | 214-904-3032 - Justice of the Peace, Place 1 Precinct 1, 7201 S. Polk, Dallas | M-F 8-4:25, Closed from 12:30pm-1:30pm for Lunch | 972-228-0280 - Justice of the Peace, 1411 W. Beltline Road, Richardson | 8:30-11:30 and 1:30-3:30 M-F 972-231-1439 Ext. 2014 - Justice of the Peace, Beckley Courthouse , 410 S. Beckley Avenue, Dallas | 8-4 M-F | 214-943-6980.

Denton County: Fee is $37 Cash Only. - Denton County Courthouse, 1450 E. McKinney Street, Denton | 8-5 M-F, except Wednesday 8-4:30 | Metro 940-349-2010 or 972-434-8820 - Sandy Jacobs Government Center, 1029 W. Rosemeade Parkway, Carrollton | 8-4:10 M-F | 972-434-7170 - Stephen Copeland Government Center, 1400 FM 424, Suite 105, Cross Roads | 8-4:30 M-F | 940-349-4400 - Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, 190 North Valley Pkwy., Suite 100, Lewisville | 8-4:30 M-F 972-434-4750 - Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, 6301 Main, Suite 100, The Colony | 8-4 M-F | 972-434-7200 - Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, 209 N. 5th St., Sanger 8-4 M-F | 940-349-3460 .

Tarrant County: $41 Cash, Mastercard, or Visa. - Tarrant County Courthouse, 100 W. Weatherford Street, Suite 180 A, Fort Worth | 8-4:30 M-F 817-884-1195 - Northwest Sub-Courthouse, 6713 Telephone Road, Lake Worth | 8-4:30 M-F | 817-238-4420 - Southwest Sub-Courthouse, 6551 Granbury Road, Fort Worth | 8-4:30 M-F | 817-370-4546 - Northeast Sub-Courthouse, 645 Grapevine Highway, Hurst | 8-4:30 M-F | 817-581-3604 - Mansfield, 1100 E. Broad Street | 8-4:30 M-F 817-473-5135 - Southlake, 1400 Main Street | 8-4:30 M-F

817-481-8179 - Arlington Sub-Courthouse, 724 E. Border Street, Arlington | 8-4:30 M-F | 817-548-3928

Rockwall County: $37 Cash, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express. - Rockwall County Court House, 1101 Ridge Road, Rockwall | 8-4 M-F | 972-204-6300.m Print your wedding programsm Plan the bachelor and bachelorette parties.m Schedule your final gown fitting. Bring the lingerie,

shoes, and accessories you will wear on your wedding day.

m Discuss the candid and formal shots you want of wedding and reception with your photographer.

m Discuss the shots you want with your videographer.m If you plan on changing your name get the

necessary forms now. They may include drivers license, social security card, credit cards and your workplace.

m Confirm accommodations for out-of-town guests.m Confirm honeymoon reservations.m Confirm wedding night hotel reservation.

TWO WEEKSm Finalize seating plans and write guests’ names on

place cards, if you are using them. Place cards indicate where the guests will be seated. Your calligrapher could also do the place cards, but give them the place cards earlier than 2 weeks so they have time to work on them.

m Write toasts for the rehearsal dinner and reception.m Address announcement cards. Traditionally, they

are mailed the day after the wedding, but now you can wait up to a couple of months to mail them. Announcements are sent to individuals who were not invited to the wedding, but you want to notify them of your happy occasion.

m Brides: Get your hair cut.

ONE WEEK m Confirm details with all of your vendors and service

providers.m Walk around in your wedding shoes so you are

comfortable in them. Scuff the bottoms of the shoes so they are not slippery.

m Pick up gown. Store it in a secure place high up so it won’t wrinkle. Ask the bridal shop where you

purchased the dress from the best way to store the gown.

m Pick up tuxedos or suits. Make sure they fit.m Pack for your honeymoon.m Arrange final payments with all of your wedding

vendors.m Give caterer or reception location the final guest

count.m Host bridesmaid lunch. m Have someone pick up your mail or have it held at

the post office.m Grooms: Get your hair cut.m Ask someone to be responsible for the gifts brought

on the day of the wedding.m Assign wedding day responsibilities for your

wedding party.

DAY BEFOREm Get manicure and pedicure. This can be a fun event

for your bridesmaids and mothers to do together. Many spas and salons offer wedding party spa packages.

m Give your announcements to one of your attendants to mail after the wedding.

m Attend ceremony rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. This is a great time to give the gifts to the wedding party.

m Organize everything you need to take to the wedding. Include extra panty hose.

m Arrange to have all tips and final payments in envelopes. Ask someone to give them to the appropriate people.

m Arrange for your going away clothing to be taken to the reception site.

THE BIG DAY!m URGENT! Take the rings and marriage license to

the ceremony.m Get a massage. This can also be a fun group event

with your bridesmaids and mothers. Once again, many spas offer wedding party spa packages.

m Relax, have fun! All the hard work is done. Just enjoy your day!

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTENDANTS GIFTSBridal Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Huynh Bridal & Formal . . . . . . . . . . . 37Saleplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35Valentine Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Alterations and SeamstressFit Experts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Huynh Bridal & Formal . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Mary’s Bridal and Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . . 8Maybe Sew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Neon Tailor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Sew What? by Barbara . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Bouquet PreservationTimeless Blooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bridal Apparel and VeilsAnonymously Yours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Bridal Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Bridal Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Brides & Beaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Fit Experts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Group USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Huynh Bridal & Formal . . . . . . . . . . . 37Jessica McClintock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Lang’s Bridal and Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . 52LuLu’s Bridal Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . 67Margarita’s Bridal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Mary’s Bridal and Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . . 8Maybe Sew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Mockingbird Bridal Boutique . . . . . . 65Neon Tailor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Sew What? by Barbara . . . . . . . . . . . 49Stardust Celebrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Bridal EventsElegance by Stacy Allen . . . . . . . . . . 16Latino/Quince Expo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

CakesAmbassador Cakes & Catering . . . . . 18Bakery...By George! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Mary’s Bridal and Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . 8

CaterersAmbassador Cakes & Catering . . . . . 18Black-eyed Pea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Blue Mesa Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Bugatti Ristorante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Double D Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Ceremony Sites and Wedding ChapelsAbbercromby Penthouse Suites . . . . . 46Alexander Mansion. . Inside Front CoverBob Duncan Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Bois D’Arc Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Bugatti Ristorante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Cappella Court . . . . . . . . . . Back CoverCarpenter House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Castle Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Collin County Association of Realtor. 43Corner Wedding Chapel . . . . . . . . . . 15Crystal Ballroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Dallas Arboretum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Double D Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Eastern Hills Country Club . . . . . . . . 33Fairview Corral Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Farmers Branch Historical Church. . . 49Grace Wedding Chapel. . . . . . . . . . . 28Magnolia Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Marquis on Magnolia . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Northeast Wedding Chapel . . . . . . . . 47The Party Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Reflections on Spring Creek . . . . . . . . 3Rockwall Wedding Chapel . . . . . . . . 48Special Moments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25SpringPark Community Center . . . . . . 6Venetian Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32White Chapel Estate and Gardens . . . 37The White Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Clergy and Wedding OfficiantsAffordable Officiating Services . . . . . 24Al Larsen, Licensed Minister . . . . . . . 47Gordon Nelson, The Wedding

Preacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Rabbi Marc Ben-Meir, Ph.D . . . . . . . 28

Consultants, Planners and/or CompleteService

Valentine Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Decorations and RentalsAn Occasion Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Creative Designs & Events. . . . . . . . . 20Creative Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Elegant Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Endless Chocolate Fountains . . . . . . . 31

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LingerieGinny’s Underworld . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21The Maddox Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Valentine Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Live MusicRobert McCallion, Bagpiper . . . . . . . 28Silver Strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Makeup, Hair, and Skin CareAll Seasons Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Naked Minerals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Noell Strahan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Pure Colour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

PhotographersCarl Iovinelli Photography. . . . . . . . . 38Dallas Pinnacle Group . . . . . . . . . . . 23Duncan’s Photography . . . . . . . . . . . 16George Troup Photography . . . . . . . . 43Impressions Wedding Photography . . 13IrvinPhotography.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Irwin Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Juliana Studios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Kelly Alexander Photography . . . . . . 30Litchfield Photography . . . . . . . . . . . 15Mary’s Bridal and Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . . 8The Master’s Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Noell Strahan Photography . . . . . . . . 29On Location Photography . . . . . . . . . 25Photography by Booker T . . . . . . . . . 44Photography by La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Precious Memories Services . . . . . . . 25Sims Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Reception and Rehearsal Dinner SitesAbbercromby Penthouse Suites . . . . . 46Alexander Mansion. . Inside Front CoverBob Duncan Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Bois D’Arc Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Bugatti Ristorante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Cappella Court . . . . . . . . . . Back CoverCarpenter House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Castle Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Collin County Association of Realtors. . 43Corner Wedding Chapel . . . . . . . . . . 15Crystal Ballroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Dallas Arboretum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Double D Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Eastern Hills Country Club . . . . . . . . 33 Fairview Corral Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Farmers Branch Historical Church. . . 49Grace Wedding Chapel. . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Mary’s Bridal and Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . . 8Saleplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35Special Affairs Event Rental . . . . . . . . . 8Taylor Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Disc Jockeys / EmceesDFW Tunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Music by Marty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Precious Memories Services . . . . . . . 25

Dove ReleaseAffordable Officiating Services . . . . . 24

FavorsSaleplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35Valentine Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

FitnessCurves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

FlowersArrangements for Special Occasions . 29Creative Designs & Events. . . . . . . . . 20Huynh Bridal & Formal . . . . . . . . . . . 37Mary’s Bridal and Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . . 8Saleplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35Valentine Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Gift BasketsAmbassador Cakes & Catering . . . . . 18

Guest AccommodationsAbbercromby Penthouse Suites . . . . . 46Carpenter House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Magnolia Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Honeymoons and Destination WeddingsAbbercromby Penthouse Suites . . . . . 46

Invitations, Envelope Addressing, andCalligraphy

Bridal Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Calligraphy by Angela . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Mary’s Bridal and Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . . 8Paper Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Invitation Warehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Valentine Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Limousine and Carriage ServicesAn Elegant Touch Limousine Service. . 7Romantic Remembrances–

Rolls Royce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Magnolia Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Marquis on Magnolia . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Northeast Wedding Chapel . . . . . . . . 47The Party Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Reflections on Spring Creek . . . . . . . . 3Rockwall Wedding Chapel . . . . . . . . 48Special Moments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25SpringPark Community Center . . . . . . 6Venetian Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32White Chapel Estate and Gardens . . . 37The White Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Tuxedo RentalBridal Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Huynh Bridal & Formal . . . . . . . . . . . 37Lang’s Bridal and Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . 52

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VideographersFlying Finn Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Mary’s Bridal and Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . . 8The Master’s Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Precious Memories Services . . . . . . . 25Victory Video Productions. . . . . . . . . 47

Jessica McClintockJessica McClintock

LuLu’s Bridal Boutique2728 Routh Street, Dallas

214.871.9610

Stardust Celebrations6464 W. Plano Parkway, Plano

972.781.1619

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