Please join us at the stop on the Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns in Dallas, TX on July 23-24.
Local brides-to-be will have an opportunity to find their dream gowns while making wishes come true for metastatic breast cancer patients.
The charity wedding gown sale features hundreds of beautiful gowns donated by manufacturers, designers, retailers and individuals. Specific gown prices range from $199 and up, including hundreds of brand name and designer gowns valued up to $8,000. Tiaras, veils, crinolines and other accessories will also be offered. Bridal gown donations will also be accepted for gowns 2006 and newer.
Power Hour Preview Shopping Spree – $20 Admission per Attendee
Friday, July 23 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Order tickets at http://babcdallas.eventbrite.com/
General Sale – Free Admission
Friday, July 23 from Noon – 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Pre-register at http://makingmemories.org/bride_preregistration.html
Want to Volunteer? Register at http://makingmemories.org/registration.html
Proceeds benefit Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting wishes to men and women battling stage IV breast cancer.
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We are honored to introduce you to the extrordinary talent of H. James Hoff. H. James Hoff is an old friend of Tamra’s and we can’t be more excited to showcase his work! H. James Hoff is a photographer and artist located in Dallas, Texas who has over 25 years of experience in film, television, and on Broadway, and is a member of United Scenic Artists local 829 in NYC. H. James Hoff has worked on some pretty awesome things…. You might even know a few: Sex and the City, the Sopranos, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Check him out on IMDb by clicking here.
These beautiful bridals were submitted to us by the bride, Shantell. (Does that name sound familiar to you? It should! We recently featured her magnificent wedding stationery.) Her bridals were taken at the Dallas Scottish Rite Cathedral (which also the local of her wedding reception!)
Thank you, H. James Hoff and Shantell, for sharing the stunning bridals with us!!!
If you have an engagement session, bridals, or a wedding that you’d like to have featured on Groom Sold Separately, please email us at submissions@groomsoldseparately.com!
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As you may know, we love all things vintage. We found the most gorgeous vintage inspired lace jewelry made by Tree and Kimball. Tree and Kimball is a small Etsy shop created by Lisa Bruemmer and based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her products are made primarily out of vintage lace, vintage glass beads, and antique chain. And the best part about these fabulous pieces are that they are oh so affordable! Tree and Kimball’s pricing ranges from $18-$32! Please go to her store by clicking here and show her some love!
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There’s just something so serene and soothing about this inspiration board… Maybe it’s the soft hue of Lavender against the dark Navy… We’re not sure what it is, but we’re LOVING this Navy Blue and Lavender board!
Navy Peep Toe Mary Janes: Giuseppe Zanotti
Navy and Lavender Wedding Invitation: Momental Designs
Navy and Lavender Butterfly Wedding Cake: Cheryl Kleinman Cakes Image Courtesy of Antonis Achilleos Photography
Lavender Bridal Bouquet: Image Courtesy of Brides.com
Lavender Orchid Boutonniere: Tulip Floral Studio Image Courtesy of Our Labor of Love Photography
Navy and Lavender Clutch: KYEbags via Etsy
Navy and Lavender Placesetting: Image Courtesy of Luna Photo
Navy Bridesmaid Dress: Alfred Sung via The Dessy Group
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Dallas’ Best Kept Secret, DiFiori should be a secret no more. We were able to catch up with the design extraordinaire, Robin Brogan with DiFiori and ask her a few questions about wedding trends for the upcoming seasons. DiFiori was featured in D Weddings recently with this gorgeous lavender bouquet : Purple Reign. We love it!!
DiFiori is so excited for weddings in 2011! Weddings for next year so far are right on track with all of the color predictions. After looking at what is going on in the world of weddings, soft pastels are going to be prominent for dresses and decor. Many experts predict that soft pinks, grays, lavenders, and yellows will be the chic colors for next year. We are recommending that our brides spice up the soft hues of the décor and dress colors. Mixing bright yellows with the soft yellow dresses, or hot pinks and purples with the lavender or pink dresses. Remember one very important rule of thumb for choosing your floral colors; never mix more than three colors. If you decide to go tonal, meaning one basic color, feel free to use as many shades as you can. For example, if you want to use pink, use all shades from the palest pink to the darkest pink for beautiful depth in your floral décor. We rarely have new and unusual flowers come into our market. Flowers you can always count on getting anytime of the year are roses, spray roses, hydrangeas (in most colors), lilies and orchids (colors vary). Floral décor and design for next year will continue to reflect the passion for “lights, camera and action!” Crystals, branches, draping and lighting will be important for the ultimate wedding design.
What a fabulous designer. She keeps up with trends and starts her own and it works flawlessly! She was one of the masterminds behind Alice in Weddingland….see below for her gorgeous handy work.
photo credit :: ABOVE – Tony Valadez BELOW – top left, bottom left & right :: Hansel Dobbs, top right :: Amy Karp, HEADSHOT Amy Karp
Asking your designer to recommend floral that is readily available for each month of the year will help you to be able to have more affordable arrangements so that your reception can be completely decorated. Alternative centerpieces such as beautiful lamps or candles decorated with ribbon and crystals will also help to alleviate the pressure of decorating each table. These concepts have always helped us succeed as designers.
Robin Brogan
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Do you remember Alice in Weddingland? Remember we did the fashion show featuring these fabulous gowns? Well…….they are coming to Dallas on the Tour of Gowns! Groom Sold Separately is proud to be a part of a very special tour of gowns. Brides Against Breast Cancer is coming to Dallas and you should GO!
Join us at the stop on the Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns in Dallas, TX on July 23-24.
Local brides-to-be will have an opportunity to find their dream gowns while making wishes come true for metastatic breast cancer patients.
The charity wedding gown sale features hundreds of beautiful gowns donated by manufacturers, designers, retailers and individuals. Specific gown prices range from $199 and up, including hundreds of brand name and designer gowns valued up to $8,000. Tiaras, veils, crinolines and other accessories will also be offered. Bridal gown donations will also be accepted for gowns 2006 and newer.
Power Hour Preview Shopping Spree – $20 Admission per Attendee
Friday, July 23 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Order tickets at http://babcdallas.eventbrite.com/
General Sale – Free Admission
Friday, July 23 from Noon – 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Pre-register at http://makingmemories.org/bride_preregistration.html
Want to Volunteer? Register at http://makingmemories.org/registration.html
Proceeds benefit Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting wishes to men and women battling stage IV breast cancer.
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We stumbled upon Stephanie Davis Photography’s blog and immediately fell in love. Stephanie is a Dallas/Fort Worth based wedding photographer, but can travel anywhere if need be.
Here’s a little about Stephanie from her blog:
“I would describe my photography style as “real life.” I like to capture real life as it happens. In my sessions you may be asked to dance, laugh, jump… did I mention laugh?? I promise it will not be like any portrait session you have been in! I want to keep things real, so I work and shoot primarily with natural and available light, in both portrait sessions and weddings.”
Her photography style is just captiviating… And so are her subjects! Here are a few images from Alyssa and Austin’s engagement session… This couple is unbelievably gorgeous!
The shot below is SOOOO steamy!
Stephanie, thank you so much for sharing this fabulous engagment session with us! Please go to Stephanie Davis Photography’s website by clicking here and please check out her blog by clicking here and let her know GSS sent you! And Alyssa and Austin, we wish you a lifetime of love, laughter, and happiness!!!
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We found this awesome idea for a wedding reception seating chart over on Katie Stoops Photography blog. Bride Candice used an old window pane as her escort board. This can easily be recreated for your own wedding. Just find an old window pane at your local junk yard (or a new one at a home improvement store (think Home Depot or Lowe’s) and roughing it up with sandpaper to look old) and a paint marker from Hobby Lobby or Michael’s. Then, in your best handwriting, write the table numbers followed by the guests to be seated at that table on each window pane. Voila! You have a fabulous wedding reception seating chart!
If you’d like to see more of Candice’s wedding, please stop by Katie Stoops Photography blog!
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We certainly hope that everyone had a safe and fun Fourth of July! We sure did. In honor of our nation’s independence, we thought we’d put together a little inspiration board featuring Red, White and Blue. Enjoy!
Red and Blue Wedding Invitations: Image Courtesy of Halo Photographic
Wedding Welcome Sign: Dizzy Wizzy Design Image Courtesy of Pen Carlson Photography
Red Bridal Bouquet: Botanicals, Inc. Image Courtesy of Kevin Weinstein Photography
Red High Heels: Image Courtesy of Jensen Studios NYC Photography
Wedding Cake with Red Roses: More Than Cakes Image Courtesy of Brooks Weddings
Red, White & Blue Escort Cards: Tasha Rae Designs Image Courtesy of Paige Eden Photography
Red, White & Blue Cracker Jack Wedding Program: Image Courtesy of Amy Raab Photography
Blue Bridesmaid Dress: Alfred Angelo
Wedding Party with Sparklers: Image Courtesy of Aubin Ahrens Photography
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Reggie sent this wedding to us from Phenom Photography. Venue | Lyceum. When you put the rings on the cover of a Journey Album…its bound to a rockin’ wedding. You can see his post here. Be sure to let him know we sent you over 
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