ALEX + LANDON | THE VENUE AT 400 N. ERVAY

January 30, 2017

Today we're sharing the wedding of Alex + Landon! Literally some of the most stylish people we've ever worked with - we've been dying to see this gallery since their wedding day!

These two tied the knot last year on October 21st at The Venue at 400 N. Ervay. Marble placecards, lush garlands of greenery and a romantic rooftop setting made for the perfect night. Our favorite aspect of the evening had to have been the music. Alex + Landon are both musically inclined [y'all should hear her sing] so the set list for the night was of the utmost importance. This is where we give a shout out to Nate, from Le Force Entertainment, for creating one of the dopest wedding playlists we've ever heard.

See all the amazing details in the full gallery below shot by one of our new favorites, Nicholas Leitzinger. And be sure to check out the full vendor team, it features some of our fellow Coterie members, Hello Flawless and Whisk Until Sweet!

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HOW TO | RSVP ETIQUETTE

January 25, 2017

Taylor + Collin | Photo by A Sea of Love

It's a detail that's small but, mighty in the grand scheme of confetti and "I do's." We're talking about wedding invitations -- or really any invitation to any celebration ever.

Sure, the ink, hand lettering, and envelopes are important. But, the content is what matters most. So grab your best stamps and hold that pinky high. We're diving into the world of RSVP etiquette.

1. Guest: Respond

RSVP, the abbreviation for the French phrase “respondez s’il vous plait,” means please respond. Responding in a timely manner allows the host to ensure that the appropriate amount of food, beverages, and seating arrangements are all in order. If you don't want to get stuck at the kid's table, or worse, left out of the final count then respond by the date indicated on the invitation.

2. Host: Build in 'grace'

Let's face it, responding to an RSVP is one of those things we all mean to do but, just seem to always forget. Make sure to mail invites in enough time so that guests can make appropriate arrangements to attend and you (as the host) have enough time to prepare accordingly.

“The Rule: wedding invites should be mailed six to eight weeks before the wedding — that gives guests plenty of time to clear their schedules and make travel arrangements. Check in on missing RSVPs about three weeks after invites are sent. ”

3. Avoid brining uninvited guests (or gifts)

One of the most common wedding frustrations are unexpected/uninvited guests. Guests arriving unexpectedly could mean a shortage of seats, a super cramped dance floor, or (depending on capacity) a fine for the couple. The same can be said for gifts not on the registry. Unsure if you are allowed to bring a plus one? Ask!

“The Rule: couples who are married, engaged, or living together must be invited together, even if you haven’t met your friend’s significant other. After that, it gets a little less clear-cut.”

4. Host: "We'd rather not have kids at our wedding." Thoughts?

Kids aren't for everyone and that's totally understandable. If you want a kid-free wedding consider addressing your invitations correctly -- to each guest by name, not “and guest." Also, think about adding in response lines for guests to write in their additional guests. If you notice a guest has responded with their child's name, reach out to them via phone or in person and calmly explain, "We have decided to host an adult-only wedding." If there are a lot of kids in your family, you may want to consider hiring a babysitter.

“The Rule: It’s your wedding! Have it your way. Let guests know that you’ve opted for an adult-only wedding using one of the tips above. ”

Remember: Good invitations excite guests, bringing in elements of the bash and all of its wonder. Great invitations, equally excite and inform guests about what is to come. They marvel at your creation, grow excitement for the big day and put down your invattion feeling knowledagble about what, how and where they need to be.

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BRIDAL BABES | OUR REAL BRIDE, CRYSTAL

January 23, 2017

With the new year comes new blog features, one of those being more pictures of our real life brides. These lush bridal photos of our gal Crystal are the perfect way to start! I mean, how gorg is she?!

Crystal is such a sweetie and we loved every minute of planning her wedding last September. Plus, the girl is well on her way to becoming a yoga master (which made us feel healthier just by knowing her! Hah!)

Thanks to our gal Hilary of Shay & Olive for sharing these images and stay tuned for the full wedding gallery super soon! <3

PHOTOGRAPHY | SHAY & OLIVE
FLORALS | CELEBRATE DALLAS
DRESS | a & bé

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REWARDSTYLE HOLIDAY | THE COTERIE

January 18, 2017

The holidays may be over, but we're reliving a little Christmas cheer today and sharing our Wreath Making Workshop with the girls of RewardStyle!

We absolutely loved hosting these stylish ladies at The Coterie for their corporate holiday party. When you're as cool as these babes, a regular ol' office party just won't cut it. We pulled out all the stops and taught everyone how to make their own holiday wreaths (and sipped on plenty of wine in the process!).

Take a peek at the full gallery below!

Want to host a super cool workshop like this? Check out more info on The Coterie here!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF REWARDSTYLE

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#SOMUCHPRETTY | BEST OF 2016

January 16, 2017

There is no question that 2016 was a year of explosive creativity and growth for our team. We were a part of 29 weddings and 3 editorial shoots. We moved into our first studio and started hosting workshops. 2016 was a whirlwind of so many new experiences and really figuring out how we can best serve the incredible people we are lucky enough to call clients.

And while, we're already looking a head and have kicked 2017 off with a very loud bang, we couldn't miss the opportunity to look back through our love-filled events of last year and share some of our most loved moments.

We hope you enjoy this peek into our year and we can't wait to share everything about the next.

All of our love,
Megan + Caitlin