{Wedding Advice} With this ring...

As a bridal salon, we get a lot of questions from brides about how brides choose to wear their engagement ring both during the ceremony and after the wedding, into the marriage.  So we decided to post a little blog dedicated to those lovely little sparkles, the engagement ring and the wedding band.

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So where did the tradition of what finger to wear the wedding rings come from?  It is believed that the tradition of wearing the engagement ring and wedding band on the fourth finger of the left hand can be traced to the Egyptians, who believed the vena amoris (vein of love) ran directly from the heart to the top of this finger. (source: theknot.com).

Another question we get a lot is: in what order do the rings go on once you have a wedding band to compliment the engagement ring?  Well, the tradition is that the wedding band will go under the engagement ring, closest to the hand, therefore closer to the heart.  (awwww.)

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Lastly, a lot of brides seem to wonder how to wear their engagement rings during the ceremony? Well ladies, it's up to you!  Some brides choose to go ahead and wear the engagement ring on the left hand ring finger, having the groom place the wedding band on top of it, thereby switching the ring order sometime after the ceremony, before the reception.  Another option is wearing your engagement ring on your right hand ring finger, so that the wedding band is placed on the left hand, already first in line and closest to the heart. :)

How will you compliment your engagement ring?  With a matching band?  Or perhaps no band at all?  The possibilities are endless!

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{Venue Spotlight} City Club of Fort Worth

Today we are honored to feature City Club in downtown Fort Worth!

D.R. Horton Tower

 City Club is downtown Fort Worth’s private business, social and fitness club that is privately owned and offers catering services to members and non-members onsite and offsite. City Club features 10 well-appointed dining rooms to accommodate your corporate or social event and is located in the D.R. Horton Tower and occupies the street level, 3rd and 4th floors.

Beef Tenderloin Plates

Ballroom (Photo credit: Tracy Autem) 

Ballroom with a different reception set-up

Ceremony Set-Up in the 4th Floor Gallery

Oak Room set up for an event featuring a band

City Club Catering is ready to assist you in planning your special event downtown or across town. We specialize in weddings, private and corporate events, and off-site events.  Custom menus and impeccable service are always included.  City Club overlooks historic Sundance Square and can accommodate an intimate gathering or a lavish reception. City Club is the perfect setting for an elegant wedding ceremony, memorable reception, rehearsal dinner or bridal shower.

Gorgeous Balcony shot by Greg Blomberg

If you're as impressed with this gorgeous venue as we are, contact City Club to help make your wedding everything you want it to be!

Contact info: 

Angie Moors, Catering Sales Manager

amoors@cityclubfw.com

817-878-4051

www.cityclubfw.com

www.facebook.com/cityclubfw

{Wedding Inspiration} Downton Abbey

Good morning!  Some of the girls here at Bliss are huge fans of the hit show Downton Abbey.  What a beautifully styled show!  So since it is so popular and beautiful, two of our favorite qualities of a good trend ;), we decided to post a little inspiration for all you brides that may want to incorporate its style into your special day!

One of our favorite wedding blogs, Style Me Pretty recently featured a beautiful Downton Abbey-inspired photo shoot and here are some of our faves:

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Also, did you know you can get married at Highclere Castle in Newbury, UK?  Yes, the castle used as the Grantham household in Downton Abbey can be rented as a wedding venue...when it isn't being filmed of course.  And it does come with quite a rental fee! :)

Photo: Ryan_browne.co.uk

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We also think that Thistle Hill right here in Historic Fort Worth offers a gorgeous Downton Abbey-esque atmosphere and there is no need for a passport or plane ticket!

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{Vendor Spotlight} Jen Rios Design

Today we are spotlighting Jen Rios Design!  Jen Rios Design is a full service wedding design and  planning company specializing in personalized and unique design solutions to reflect their client's personality and design aesthetic. With design and style as their primary focus, they execute seamless weddings that showcase the bride and groom's true sensibility and love for each other. Owner and Lead Designer, Jennifer Rios is a 2007 Texas Christian University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. After 5+ years of honing her creative skills designing high end residential spaces for a discerning clientele, Jen followed her dreams of curating tablescapes, crafting unique wedding details, and styling the perfect wedding reception when she formed Jen Rios Design in 2011. To kick off 2013 with a bang, she decided to add full service planning and coordination to the mix, partnering with the best planners in DFW who thrive on logistics and checklists like she thrives on color schemes and a good DIY project.  Together they are providing only the best in event production and design to make your wedding day unlike any other! 

Look at these gorgeous images, showcasing the talents of Jen Rios Design!



Photo Credit: Ben Q. Photography



Photo Credit: Catie Ronquillo | Photographer

Photo Credit: Ann Marie Itschner Photography

Photo Credit: Lightbox Photography

Photo Credit: Shelley Foster Photography

 Photo Credit: Leslie Spurlock Photography

Photo Credit: Lyncca Harvey Photography

If you like what you see (and let's face it, what's not to like?), give Jen and her team a call or email and let them work with you to make your special day even better!

Contact Info:
website: www.jenriosdesign.com / www.facebook.com/jenriosdesign
email address: jen@jenriosdesign.com
phone number: 830-377-3970
 

{Store Windows} Gold Dust Vintage

We were super excited when the girls from Gold Dust Vintage said they would dress up our windows for December!

Did you see these amazing chairs? You can have those at your wedding!

The couch is to die for ................ Did someone say bridal portraits?

We were so sad to see the windows taken down today but alas, the pretty's are scheduled to be fabulous for someone else now. Thank you Megan and Rachel for making us look so festive this December!





If you want to get in touch with the girls from Gold Dust Vintage Rentals, here's the info:

Gold Dust Vintage Rentals
megan@golddustvintage.com
rachel@golddustvintage.com

817-703-7619

www.golddustvintage.com

Specialty rentals of vintage decor, props, furniture and creative details for weddings, parties, photo sessions and more!

{Color of the Year} 2013: Emerald Green

Good Morning and a Happy New Year to you all!  With 2013 upon us, we felt it was good time for a "color" board post in honor of Pantone's announcement of the 2013 color of the year!  Drum roll please...

 

We at Bliss are especially excited about this color because it plays a huge part in one of our favorite movies, The Wizard of Oz.  Emerald City anyone? :)

There are several ways to use this gorgeous color in your wedding.  Of course, using it as your wedding's accent color would be stunning!  Here is a little inspiration:

 

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{Trend Alert} Reception Dresses

Hey ladies! Alright, let’s all be honest, the wedding industry has changed A LOT since our beautiful mommas walked down the aisle, am I right? And one of the trends that has been on the rise in the more recent years is having a reception dress, along with your ceremony gown, for your big day. Let’s explore that a little bit, shall we?

There are some great reasons to have a separate dress for your reception. Reason number one: if you have always dreamed about having an elaborate, beautiful grand gown gracing your bridal body when you float down that aisle towards the man of your dreams, maybe you haven’t quite considered how hard that baby may be to mingle, dance, and celebrate in at your beautiful reception. So why not have a reception dress to change into? Look at it as a time to show more of your personal style, whereas your ceremony gown may have been perfect for highlighting your bridal style. The reception dress may be influenced by your bridal gown or it may even be of a different style altogether. The reception dress can be long or short, either way. There really aren’t any rules as to what “qualifies” as a reception dress. The main focus here is comfort and hopefully that it does not require help from a bridesmaid in order to use the ladies’ room. Secondly, climate and the theme of your reception are factors that should definitely be considered when choosing whether or not you want to incorporate a reception dress into your special day. For example, maybe you’re getting married outdoors in the Texas summer and would like something a little more airy and easy to party in after you’ve said “I do.” If so, go for it! Here are just a few styles that we have in our bridesmaid collection here at Bliss that we think would be great for reception dresses:

 

WTOO Style 302

 

Watters Style 2252

Watters Style 2258

Watters Style 2412

Let’s face it, some of you will want to spend as much time as possible in your bridal gown on the day of your wedding, which is completely understandable!  The way you see it, it is the gown you’ve chosen to get married in and since it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, no one will be able to pry that thing off of you until you’re boarding a plane to your Honeymoon! If this is you, then GO GIRL! A reception dress is not for you and that's perfect!

All in all, the question that will ultimately make the decision whether choose to have a second dress or not is quite simple: "Do you want one?" One of the most exciting things about planning a wedding nowadays is that you can personalize and tailor your wedding to pretty much anything you want to do, as long as it fits in your budget. So, as always, stay true to your vision, and remember that your dress (or dresses) is/are no exception to that rule!