Alice In Weddingland Photos...

So, we know everyone was excited as we were about our Alice in Weddingland event to celebrate the Grand Premier of GroomSoldSeparately.com. Tons of our brides and friends came out to join us at The Ryan Manor and we had a fantastic time!
For some of you that didn't get to attend this amazingly-wonderful-wacky event... we have the amazing Don Mamone and Tony Valadez to walk you through our crazy world on the other side of the rabbit hole...

When our honored guests arrived they were greeted with smiles from our valet from Gold Crown! They then registered and quickly entered our spandex-pulled rabbit hole... complete with red carpet from Magic Moments Parties & Events and flanked with fantastic florals from the amazing DiFiori. Next was our "Fountain of Tears" which lead on to loads of greatly fun event professionals such as Rovia, The Lipstick Reader and a Sketch Artist which drew quick sketches of all of the beautiful bling on our brides hands!
There was also a wonderfully creepy stilt walker (to make us feel very small) as well as some goodies from Campisi's and Jim Lee Catering flanked by some fun "Eat Me" signs. While eating our guests could choose from a variety of beverages including delicious, warm coffee or a "Blushing Bride" or "Alice in Wonderland" liquid catering from our very own mixologist provided by Drinks Fantastic.
While eating and drinking deliciousness they were entertained by none other than i-entertainment's Jason & Damany (a.k.a. Tweedledum & Tweedledee) while lounging on beautiful furniture by Install2525. Guests could even partake in a wonderful game of "Bouquet Croquet"... how stinkin' adorable... courtesy of the genius at GroomSoldSeparately.com!
Luckily we also scrounged up an amazing tent from Big D Party Rentals that was perfect in every way... and it covered up an even-more amazing cake provided by J. Dorian... wow... seriously?!? Stop in to their shop to see it in person! Plus... the tent, yard and trees were lit from our very talented light-a-teer Brad with es-events. Jay Cooper & Leslie Cole of Ducky Bob's even showed support for the Grand Premier by sponsoring some fabulous linens and attending our little shindig.
All while the beautifulness surrounded everyone everywhere there were also real-live agency MODELS showing the couture dresses provided by Brides Against Breast Cancer. C'mon... can a party get any better? Oh...oh...oh... plus each guests swagged a swag bag with enough goodness to write home about!
Some behind the scenes craziness ensued between our team, Amy Karp, Tamra Dunlap, Kristie Vento and Lauren Schmidt and it was ALL captured by Don Mamone and Daniel with Lynn Films.
We had such a great time planning this great launch party with amazing event professionals and it was all for a great cause! We would do it again in a heartbeat...

XOXO,
Sarabeth | Fallon | Amanda

Girl Meets Gown

All you Stardust-Followers and Dress-Dreamers... listen up! Our very own local Stardust Celebrations has been working hard on a new reality series called "Girl Meets Gown" featuring stories about, well, the crazy path brides depart on to find their perfect gown of their dreams.

You can check out this awesome new series on Sunday, April 25th at 9pm on the We TV Network.

Furthermore, how awesome would it be to actually get ON the show?!?! Check out this link by clicking HERE!

B.e.a.uuuu.ti.ful Dresses + Brides + Reality Television... count us in!

XOXO,
Sarabeth | Amanda | Fallon

P.S. For more information on Stardust Celebrations, Lulu's or The Bridal Closet, including their CELEBRATORY sale going on now visit http://www.stardustcelebrations.com/.

Wow... A TRAILER?!

Here is our awesome trailer... part one... provided by the fabulous Daniel with Lynn Films.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYW1YZCRVJ8



LOVE IT!

XOXO,
Sarabeth | Amanda | Fallon

Win Free Tickets to Alice in Weddingland!

We love supporting GroomSoldSeparately.com and their mission to benefit Brides Against Breast Cancer! We are giving away TWO separate general admission tickets to their Grand Premier party that's quickly approaching on Thursday, April 1st!! Anyone can enter... not just brides -- but this contest is not currently opened to wedding professionals. This is surely going to be a party you won't want to miss!

Here's how to enter - there's three different ways to win:

1. MANDATORY: Visit www.GroomSoldSeparately.com and tell us your favorite post or feature of the website by leaving a comment below this post.

2. Become a Follower of our blog and leave a comment below that you've done so.

3. Become a Fan of Sarabeth Events on Facebook by clicking here. Then leave a comment below that you've done so.

These three above items mean three different chances to win but you MUST leave a seperate comment to each item. Please also include a way to contact you when you win!

The Fine Print:
1. This giveaway will end on 03.26.10 at noon.
2. Winner will be chosen randomly from all comments.
3. The winner will be notified by email and have 48 hours to respond. Please make sure I can contact you either by having an email address visible on your blog profile or leave your email address in your comment.
4. In the event the ticket is not claimed in the allotted time another winner will be chosen.
5. Your winning ticket will be held under your name at the event. You will not be allowed to transfer this ticket to another person.
6. Entries that do not follow instructions or are falsified will be disqualified.

So, the only question that remains is, are YOU feeling lucky?!

XOXO, Sarabeth | Amanda | Fallon

Alice in Weddingland Is....

An event of epic proportions celebrating the GRAND PREMIER of Groom Sold Separately. The event will be benefiting Brides Against Breast Cancer and is being hosted at The Ryan Manor. This is your chance to mingle with event professionals and brides and experience weddingland through OUR looking glass!

Alice tumbled through the rabbit hole in the story to find many things to be curiouser and curiouser. Some of the exciting things that will be happening at Alice in Weddingland will be: A strolling fashion show featuring 20 designer wedding gowns from Brides Against Breast Cancer, a bouquet croquet match with pink flamingos and chances to win PRIZES, a chance to be on the cover of Texas Wedding Guide , strolling buffets, a 5 foot mad-hatter cake, a sketch artist an much MUCH MORE!

Here is your chance to be a part of something for a fantastic cause all while having an exciting evening of fun!
GSS has an all-star cast to create this over-the-top event benefiting Brides Against Breast Cancer.
Currently there are several blogs in the blogsphere having giveaways for tickets to the event. Stay tuned for more information and your chance to win! Want to buy a ticket now? Head over to our ticket page to reserve yours. Don’t delay, tickets are limited. Early bird pricing through March 20th!

10 Ways to Save Up To $1,000

Here is a recent post we found on Yahoo! We've placed notes by each regarding our opinions of the article! Enjoy...

These savings are based on a wedding with eight attendants, 150 guests, and a seated reception. If your guest list is larger, you'll trim your expenses even more!

1) Schedule your wedding during your locale's off-season (usually November through March). Most venues reduce their prices during these times. Other vendors may also offer lower, more flexible rates. *This could be a great option to save some money! The busiest wedding months in Texas are September & October and many late-summer months as well.

2) Save on a high-season wedding by throwing your bash on a Friday or Sunday instead of a Saturday evening, which always costs most. * We ADORE Sunday weddings. You can truly save a lot of money and you can have time to spend with your family and friends by scheduling wedding activities on Friday and Saturday. This is a great idea because most people that will be attending from out of town will most likely want to spend more time with you than just at the wedding. Plus, you will get to show them around our awesome Dallas/Ft. Worth area!

3) Trim the guest list. You'll cut food, liquor, and rental costs, and you might even be able to downsize your reception space. * Everyone knows this one... less guests = less money.

4) Reserve a site that's fully furnished, like a hotel or restaurant. You'll save a fortune by not having to rent tables, chairs, dishes, and flatware *Most venues do come with most everything you'll need. If you're on a budget, be realistic about having to bring anything in to an open space.

5) Choose local, seasonal blooms instead of expensive varieties that need to be shipped. Cut costs even more by opting for smaller centerpieces and bouquets: Fewer stems equal a smaller final tab. * Flowers these days come from all around the globe and most are not affected by season anymore. Note: flower prices are higher during a holiday weekend... so plan accordingly. Also, think flowers that are large on one stem, such as Hydrangeas... these are beautiful as boutonnieres with just a few flowers off the whole pod.

6) Hook your iPod up to your venue's sound system instead of hiring a DJ. You'll lose an emcee, but you'll gain more control over the music. * This is where we whole-heartily disagree! You will need to make this decision yourselves but keep in mind a few things... do you have items such as first dances, toasts, cake cutting? If so, who will announce these important things and how? Second, do you want guests to be entertained? If so, only a qualified Master of Ceremonies and Entertainment Specialist can provide this. Nine times out of ten if theres no DJ or Band... theres no dancing. If that's ok with you two... GREAT! If you want to celebrate this special occation with your guests and family... the consider hiring a professional and don't skimp here.

7) Have waiters ask before pouring wine if you're paying by consumption. Also request that they avoid clearing half-filled glasses. *Great idea... also if you are serving champagne make sure that they ask guests if they would like champagne before pouring it. For a toast, you can request the glasses be filled only 1/4 of the way.

8) Find a BYOB venue. Caterers often triple the retail price of liquor, so book a site that let you bring your own beverages (buy wine by the case). *You will still have to make sure that you hire a TABC Certified Bartender.

9) Transfer inexpensive wines from their original bottles into decanters. That way, no one can inspect the label. Or make fruity sangria; they'll never suspect the vino costs just $5 a bottle. * Very true... Sangria is a great signature drink for the warmer summer months or if your color is a beautiful red!

10) Skip the full bar. Instead, serve just wine, beer, soda, and one popular cocktail (it's hard to turn down a margarita or mojito). * Agreed! Guests are always gracious for simple drinks such as beer and wine. You can almost double your bar total by having hard liquor as well.

XOXO,
Fallon | Sarabeth | Amanda

You can find the original aritical by clicking HERE.

Wanna Meet The Cast of Alice in Weddingland?

Everyone is getting SO excited about our Alice in Weddingland party on April 1st. Here is more information on our 'cast'(CLICK HERE) and the absolutely amazing event professionals that will be in attendance and who you can meet if you purchase tickets...

OR...

who knows we may even have a few extra tickets laying around for a few select followers! Stay tuned...

XOXO,
Amanda, Fallon, Sarabeth