Bridal Blog

Rather than settling for the trusty family car driven by your father or a friend, how about a more elegant beginning to your most important day?

Arrange transportation for you, your family, or wedding party to the scene of the festivities. This will leave your own car free for any last minute errands and save traffic hassles, ensuring that you and your gown arrive unscathed. Thankfully, there are a variety of transportation options.

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Planning a wedding starts with hiring a wedding planner. You want to find someone who is passionate, dedicated and really fun to work with. Enter – Central Texas Planner!

This week we sat down with  Jennifer Redente, wedding planner and owner of Central Texas Planner to learn about what inspired her to start her business, what makes her company special and the wedding trends she’s loving!

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For wedding couples, or their parents, who have lovingly planned every detail and budgeted down to the last penny, even a relatively small loss can feel devastating, while a large loss or liability claim can bring true financial disaster.

Disasters can happen anywhere and anytime, including your wedding day. When something unexpected goes wrong, it can be frightening how quickly the costs can add up. This is where wedding insurance can help you.

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DJZ is a San Antonio favorite for full-service DJ packages, photobooths, lighting and more. Whether you’re looking for essential DJ services or something extra, DJZ has a wide variety of options for you.

And speaking of extra, DJZ knows how to bring the “extra” to every wedding. In fact, it’s even the DJZ mantra! They pride themselves on being different. That means talented, passionate and very “extra” professional entertainers. They promise their team will bring you an experience like no other!

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Finalizing the guest is a wedding planning task that simply can’t be ignored. With many guest lists still being trimmed and eyes always on the budget, the ideal guest list is important. Wondering how to choose your guest list? We have all the essentials here.

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When it comes to selecting the right wedding tuxedo in San Antonio for your groom, we say shop local!

Rex Formal Wear is the only men’s wedding tuxedo and suit shop in San Antonio that has been locally owned and operated since 1946. Sharp-dressed man and President of Rex Formal Wear, Quincy Barnes, recently spoke with us about the services his company provides, what makes their store unique, and the best day of his work week.

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As the buzz of your wedding proposal begins to dim, reality sets in: you have a wedding to plan!

We have your wedding planning first steps you need to take to begin the planning process. Though it may seem overwhelming, knowing those first few To Do items can be a big help. So read on to find out the very first thing you need to do when planning your wedding. (Hint: It’s not what you think!)

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The biggest bridal show in South Texas is officially nearly here – The Bridal Extravaganza!

The show kicks off Sunday, January 15th from 12PM – 5PM at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

The Texas Wedding Guide is here to give you all the inside tips on how to prepare for your visit to the show and meet all the wedding show exhibitors. So download your wedding planning app, grab those sneakers, and get planning!

Don’t have your ticket yet? Join in on the fun and get your ticket today – use the code BLOG to snag your free ticket!

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Weddings and booze typically go hand in hand. Mimosa bars, his and her cocktails, champagne toasts – it’s all a part of the celebration. Typically, but not always.

Whether for lifestyle, religious or health choices, dry weddings are having a moment. Even if you don’t go completely alcohol free, having trendy, stylish options for your non-drinking guests is a part of being a great host.

In celebration of “Dry January”  – we have a list of booze-free drinks that can be done up big and fancy or kept low-key and self-served.
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Not many San Antonio wedding businesses can say they’ve been in business for 75 years – but Robert’s Flower Shop can! This family owned and operated local floral shop icon has been serving San Antonio brides and our community for generations.

We recently sat down and spoke to owner Stephen Verastegui about everything from his favorite wedding trend he incorporates in his floral designs and his favorite family vacation.

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