Are you newly engaged? Just started wedding planning? Looking for wedding vendors in the Dallas area that you can trust?

 

You only get one wedding - and there are no do-overs - so you'll want to make sure you choose the right pros to capture all of the special moments and to ensure things run smoothly on your big day! Wedding planning involves pulling together an enormous amount of well thought out details -- and trusting that the logistics of those details to professionals who have your best interest at heart. At Charming Chick we know and understand this, which is why we have decided to make your decision easier by featuring 3 local Dallas vendors who you can rely on. We are confident that they will make every effort to make your day extra special!

 

2nd Generation Video Productions -- Dallas  -- http://www.2gvp.com/

 

 

 

Your wedding day will pass by in the blink of an eye. You will be filled with so much love, joy and excitement but it may be difficult to remember the details and you'll long to relive those moments once again. Hiring a highly skilled videographer will ensure that each loving glance, tender touch and unique moment will be documented forever. This  means that  you can share and enjoy your wedding day over and over with friends and family -- as well as your future children grandchildren, and  great-grandchildren.

 

(Photo courtesy 2nd Generation Video)

 

 

2nd Generation Video Productions is a family owned and operated video production company. They are recognized as one of the best in their field and have been selected Best of the Knot for the past 2 years. They were also awarded a Creative Excellence Award from their professional association. 2nd Generation is able to ensure the highest quality videos because they use only HD Cameras and can produce videos on either DVD or BluRay. They also use wireless mics to provide their clients with clear audio of the vows, readings, toasts and everything in between. Before hiring a videographer be sure to read Questions to Answer Before Selecting a Videographer and Choosing Your Video on 2nd Generation's blog. You'll also want to follow them on Facebook for up-to-date information.

 

Another fantastic option that 2nd Generation offers their clients is the ability for friends and family to give the gift of a professionally produced top-notch wedding video. They have made it very easy by providing an online Video Bridal Registry. They provide a shopping cart and secure payment site where couples can register -- then friends and family can purchase gift cards towards the cost of the wedding video. They also provide flexible payment options to fit just about any wedding budget.

 

 

(Photo courtesy 2nd Generation Video)

"This business is a labor of love for our family.  We treat every couple as if they were our own children and strive to deliver a product that will become a treasured piece of family history.  We feel our work speaks for itself: feel free to view our samples at www.2gvp.com"

 

 

Event Elements -- Dallas --  http://eventelements.com/blog/

 

 

When you are wedding planning it is especially smart to consider hiring a wedding planner. Your wedding is all about you and your husband-to-be. You'll want to celebrate and enjoy each other, your family and friends without having to worry if each and every detail is playing out just the way you planned. These wonderful professionals can certainly be a sanity saver but you really want to hire someone who you connect with, someone who really "gets" your vision and is especially attentive to details -- and your budget. An event planner can be involved just the day (or weekend) of, to ensure that things run smoothly and on time -- or they can be with you every step of the way as you plan and design the perfect day.

We recommend that you contact Event Elements for your wedding planning needs. Kristyn Hall, owner of Event Elements  is professionally trained by The Dallas Wedding Planner Program. She provides very personal service and excellent attention to details. She is creative, innovative and works to make your big day especially unique and personal. She also has accounting and budget management experience, which means she can help you plan the wedding of your dreams and help you stay on track with your budget.

Event Elements also won the 2011 Brides Choice Award from WeddingWire, so they are now in the top 5 percent of Wedding Pros nationwide. Whether you just need someone for the days leading up to your big day or a full-planner who can walk your through the entire process, Event Elements will design a package specifically to meet your needs. Follow them on Facebook and visit their blog for more information and to see gorgeous photos from weddings they have helped plan.

 

 

Rhonda Robbins Photography -- Dallas -- http://rhondarobbins.typepad.com/   

 

Selecting a great photographer will mean so much to you. After your" big" day has come and gone, you will pour over the pages of your wedding album time and time again to relive all of the love and joy you felt on your most wonderful day. With each click of their lens, a skilled photographer can capture all the warm  feelings, sweet moments and blissful fun that will occur on your wedding day and document it for a lifetime.

Rhonda Robbins, of Rhonda Robbins Photography will capture all of your most special moments. She not only does an amazing job as a wedding photographer, she also does gorgeous engagement sessions, family photo shoots and more. She  is a true professional who listens to your needs. You will be delighted with the results!

Contact Rhonda today to learn more about her photo packages. Also, be sure to follow her blog and look for her on Facebook. She has some amazing photos on both, so take some time to look around.

Have Fun Planning Your Dallas Wedding!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

A popular trend for couples celebrating big wedding anniversaries -- is to commemorate the milestone with a Vow Renewal Ceremony. Maybe the couple eloped, or had a small informal wedding, or maybe -  time has passed - and they just want to stand before their family, friends and children -- to reaffirm their life-long vow and deep commitment. Whatever the reason, if you are thinking that a vow renewal is something you and your spouse would like to do, then keep reading. Today on the Charming Chick blog,we are featuring a few - vow renewal - "how tos."

 

 

1. Who Hosts a Renewal?

Most of the time the couple hosts the event. However - especially if it is for a special anniversary - the couples children, or even very close friends, will host. Some couple choose to hire a Wedding Planner - but many times - couples just plan their own event. It really depends on how extravagant the affair will be. Vow renewals can be as simple as a family BBQ in the backyard, as formal as a sit down five-course meal or even take place on a tropical beach. 

  

2. Is a vow renewal just a second wedding?

No -- it is a reaffirming your love and commitment. You don't need attendants unless you want them, there is no bridal shower, bachelor/bachelorette parties to plan, and because this is not a legally binding ceremony -- anyone can officiate.

A vow renewal tends to be more low key and intimate than a wedding. The couple is usually surrounded by close friends and family. The wife generally wears a beautiful dress and the husband -- a suit. Anything goes - it's is your day after all - but the attire is generally much less formal than a traditional first wedding.

 

  

3. The celebration!

Many couples decide to upgrade their existing - or buy new - wedding rings. Because of this, there is usually a ring exchange, along with the vow renewal. It is also very common for couples to write their own vows for the occasion. This adds a unique and deeply meanful personal touch.

After the renewal ceremony there is usually a celebration, food and a lot of great conversation. I highly recommend hiring a photographer for the event. This is the perfect time - not only to get snapshots to remember this beautiful and special day - but a fabulous time to get beautiful family photos as well.