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Photo Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Houston<\/a><\/p>\n Speaking as someone who dreamed of her wedding day long before she was old enough to date, I know the joy and excitement that comes with getting engaged. You\u2019ve found the love of your life and he\u2019s asked you to be his forever. Now the only thing standing between you and your happily ever after is the wedding planning\u2014 which, let\u2019s be honest, you can\u2019t wait to dive into. What could be more fun than choosing flowers for your bouquet, tasting multi-layered cakes and trying on gorgeous gowns, right?<\/p>\n Right! That is, until it hits you that you have absolutely no idea where to start. The truth is, planning a party of such large proportions can seem a bit daunting at every stage, especially if you don\u2019t have a team of supportive (or crafty) people available to lend a helping hand. Less than a year ago, this is where I stood. While I couldn\u2019t wait to get married, I felt overwhelmed by the giant to-do list staring me in the face and was in desperate need of some inspiration.<\/p>\n Enter the I Do! Wedding Soiree<\/a>, a luxury bash hosted by Weddings in Houston Magazine<\/a>. This awesome event is not just a one-stop shop for everything wedding, it\u2019s also the total opposite of those overwhelming convention-center bridal shows that seem to pop up all over the place. It\u2019s relaxed, super elegant, fun\u2026and you get to go home with major swag. Like, more than $100 worth.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve recently gotten engaged and are even the least bit confused about planning your big day\u2014or are just looking to treat yourself\u2026because the Soiree is a party, after all, with tons of bubbly, yummy bites, entertainment, beautiful things to look at everywhere\u2014don\u2019t miss the I Do! Soiree at the Four Seasons next Sunday, Oct. 18<\/a>.<\/p>\n The best wedding experts in Houston will be there to answer your questions and give you the ideas and support that you\u2019re looking for. Being a bride or groom is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it should be fun\u2014NOT stressful. Take it from me. Oh\u2014and by the way, my wedding was amazing. Yours will be, too.<\/p>\n Love,<\/p>\n Emily<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Photo Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Houston Speaking as someone who dreamed of her wedding day long before she was old enough to date, I know the joy and excitement that comes with getting engaged. You\u2019ve found the love of your life and he\u2019s asked you to be his forever. Now the only thing standing Click here to read the rest of this post \u00bb<\/a> […]<\/p>\n