Gillespie Jewelers: get your Bling-Bling! www.diamondsbelowretail.com

Exchanging a special gift with your groom on your wedding day? Need small wedding party gifts or a little something to show a loved one how much your appreciate them? Have your beautiful engagement ring but need wedding bands to match? Hands down, Gillespie is our favorite custom jeweler, tops in customer service, custom design and overall personal service. Able to work with most budgets and all styles from traditional to edgy, stop by their showroom for a complimentary engagement ring cleaning and see what they have to offer!

Fantastic Wedding Gown Alterations Specialist
www.maybesew.com

Leighanna with MaybeSew Enterprises is the ONLY seamstress that we now recommend to our brides!
We saw a bizillion raves about her on www.theknot.com from brides, tried her out and she rose to the top! Leighanna is honest, fair, responsive, her work is impeccable and she doesn't take shortcuts when it comes to making your gown fit like a glove. We have sent a ton of brides to her and we heard nothing but fabulous comments about her services! All fittings are done in her studio located in Carrollton, close to Keller Springs and Marsh... easy to get to from the Tollway and from our shop. Leighanna also does fittings and makes gowns for flower girls, bridesmaids and mothers of the bride/groom.

Your Own Personal Winery: D'Vine Wine of Plano
www.dwplano.com


Marcus and Jen have the neatest new wine bar in the metroplex. From their fabulous bar made of bottles and light, to a mural of Tuscany that goes on forever, this is an ideal spot for bridal luncheons, an upscale bachelor party, wedding receptions or rehearsal parties. Brand new (opening in November 2007) this is one of our favorite places to relax with good friends and enjoy one of life's finest pleasures, wine! Besides the incredibly classy decor, this place is extraordinary in that you can make your own wine flavors there and then package it with your own pictures on the labels! They can accommodate private parties up to 500 people and have style and personality that will make it a night to remember forever!

Meringue Bakery
www.MeringueBakery.com

Siv and Team at Meringue Bakery at Midway and 635 are as sweet as their cakes! Their cakes are incredible tasting, extremely unique in design and you will not find a bakery that will go more out of their way to design your perfect cake. Their cupcakes are so delish....my friends and I are all addicted! Definitely make a cake tasting appointment with them..you will not be disappointed.

Artistic Photography
www.CreativeTouchPhotoDFW.com

Make sure you select a photographer with great energy and a fabulous personality to ensure everyone appears natural and relaxed. Lori at Creative Touch has a personality that instantly calms and a sense of humor that keeps the smiles real! Seeking unique shots and a lively photographer, not a dictator, Lori is your woman.

Innovative Favors & Invitations
www.behindthescenesparties.com

Old, new, borrowed, blue… how about something different? Behind the Scenes create invitations that set the tone for your big day and favors that capture the essence of you and your groom. Don’t leave something so important in the hands of an internet vendor. They are local, provide extremely personalized one-on-one service and will ensure your items arrive on time and in great condition!

Captivating Disc Jockey 
www.djfreespin.com

The Emcee at your event is a powerful force. Get one that has charisma and charm along with the required lighting and musical entertainment and you’ve got yourself an absolutely fantastic event! Count on DJ Free Spin to get guests out of their seats and to create a great buzz of energy in the room.

Alternate Transportation 
www.threejayscarriages.com

The ultimate in elegance and romance! A horse-drawn carriage can turn a memorable wedding into an unforgettable event. The nostalgia is instantly recognizable when the horse and carriage arrive. The driver, horses and carriage are impeccable. The carriage is more than transportation, it is ambiance and atmosphere.

Making Up with Leah
www.makingupwithleah.com


With immense experience and a great personality, we highly recommend Leah for professional on site makeup for you and your bridal party. Leah uses only top of the line cosmetics and will make you truly glow for your bridal portrait and wedding day. Affordable and impeccable, it is worth the investment to have a look you're happy with staring back at you on your mantle years from now!

Hip Chick to perform the ceremony!  Alternative Wedding Services
www.altweddingservices.com

Rev. Ari is a non-denominational, interfaith wedding officiate providing custom wedding ceremonies that reflect the couple's personalities and beliefs. She specializes in combining cultural and faith traditions as well as incorporating unique and special ceremony elements. If you think you can't have the wedding ceremony of your dreams, come to Alternative Wedding Services. Rev. Ari is flexible, open-minded and affordable. Alternative Wedding Services: Your Wedding Your Way.

Southern Flair Photography

Fav Sites for DFW Wedding Planning


www.brideandgroom.com

www.perfectweddingguide.com

       www.bridalshowsinc.com

www.pbdallas.com