When it comes to invitations, flat is just that. Raise the profile of your wedding invites with textured, embellished or otherwise multi-dimensional designs.

Our blog post shows you how!

Looking for the perfect wedding dress to fit your fabulously full figure? Just because you may be on the larger side doesn’t mean you should restrict yourself to gowns that disguise your ample assets.

If you desire a strapless style, but are put off by the squeeze of a straight-across bodice, try a sweetheart strapless that dips into a flattering V and does wonders for your cleavage.

Fancy a fitted style? Slip into a hug-the-shoulder neckline with diagonal gathering (like the lovely Alfred Angelo style shown here). Remember, it’s your dream day—so wear your dream gown!

Some 1,000 guests assembled at the Hilton Americas Houston for the wedding of Sheila Shenoy and Santosh Reddy.

After a ceremony held under a mandap covered in fresh flowers from Blooming Gallery, the group reveled at a reception, coordinated by Jo Ann Woodward of Schwartz & Woodward, that included dancing, fireworks and exquisite confections from Who Made the Cake.

Read more about this celebration, which was featured on WEtv’s Platinum Weddings, here.

You’ve got your dream gown, now what? Your bridal footwear and accessories are as important as the dress they accompany, so choose them with care—and confidence! Houston’s best wedding-footwear and wedding-accessory retailers carry all the latest styles, from chandelier earrings to d’Orsay pumps, from crystal hair pins to sumptuous silk stockings.

Check out our accessory and footwear boutique listings and then check in with your preferred store’s in-house consultant. These pros aren’t mere shop clerks, they are experienced experts in bridal fashion who can help you transform your dream dress into an unforgettable, head-to-toe wedding ensemble.

Barbara Tibbetts, co-owner
T. Carolyn Fashions

In an era of mass-market retail fashion, former wedding musician and exotic-handbag-importer Barbara Tibbetts is a standout specialist. The co-owner of T. Carolyn Fashions—the family business is a partnership between Barbara and daughter Terrie Tibbetts-Martin—is a godsend for proud mothers-of-the-bride and mothers-of-the-groom not just in Houston, but across Texas and beyond.

Tibbetts soothes anxious mothers with sage dress-shopping advice—“The color of a dress can transform a woman from ordinary to beautiful,” and “Choose your own dress—the bride’s responsibility is to dress her bridesmaids!”—aided by a selection of more than 2,500 styles, all hand-picked especially for wedding mothers.

Now Tibbetts’ tales and tips have been collected in a delightfully humorous new book, “I Want My Mother’s Dress to Match the Napkins,” available at Tibbetts’ boutique and at Amazon.com—a great gift for your mom, or your fiance’s.

For Tibbetts’ wisdom, straight from the style-maven’s mouth, and a stress-free dress-shopping experience, have your mom (and his!) call 281.440.4696 or visit T. Carolyn Fashions online for driving directions and hours.

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Open House
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
11:30 AM to 6:30 PM

For more information call 713.863.9450

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Kenneth Pool Trunk Show
November 20 - 28, 2009

All brides will enjoy a special 15% discount on all Kenneth Pool gowns during the event.

For more information call 713.622.2022

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