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Welcome to the DFW FACT Bio! This bio should answer many of your WR and NWR questions. If you are new to the boards, start off with a tutorial to learn your knottie lingo and other board etiquette. Otherwise, use the links to navigate. If you have any suggestions for improving this bio, please page me on the DFW board. Hope you enjoy









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The Ten Knot Commandments
50 Things Every Knottie Should Know
Tutorial
Bio Help
Etiquette on Who Pays for What
The "No Hassle" Name Change Kit
DFW Knotties
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Welcome to DFW
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The Ten Knot Commandments


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***Courtesy of Superchick***
1. Keepest thou in mind that other Knotties are more than just "words on a screen." A real person exists behind those words. Thou shalt exercise caution and patience when replying.

2. Thou shalt not be a dirty deleter nor shalt thy impersonate a screen name.

3. Thou shalt not vote whore -- not for thy doggie, thy kitty, thy cute kid, thy anything-entered-in-a-contest nor shalt thou vote whore for even thou MIL.

4. Thou shalt be short and to the point when thou hast a problem or a question

5. Thou shalt not hit refresh as countless a number of times as there art stars in the universe. It is annoying and is bound to peeve off anybody.

6. Thou shalt not make lame requests for pictures ("Show me your white flowers with red gowns), post an over the top request ("Who is the Knottie that had a wedding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin during Thanksgiving? Please post that picture. TIA") and above all...

7. Thou shalt NEVER darest to ask "What color flowers go with a navy blue dress." If thou doest not know that any color flowers are fine and dandy, thou art lame-o indeed.

8. Thou shalt use the search feature the Knot has, as lame as it is.

9. Thou shalt not steal others' bio pictures

10. Thou shalt not claim to be a "real" Knottie and hath ten gowns for sale because thou hath "cancelled their wedding." Thou art as full of poo if thou thinks anyone will buy that.






50 Things Every Knottie Should Know


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***Hallelujah, coffeecat24!!!***
1. Yes, you have to feed the vendors.

2. No, your family can't throw you a bridal shower.

3. If you have to ask if it's tacky, it probably is.

4. And, before you ask, yes, the dollar dance is considered tacky by a majority of people.

5. Cakes should be made of cake, not fountains, ladders, staircases, or Barbie dolls dressed up as the bridal party.

6. It doesn't matter if your dress is ivory and the table linens are white.

7. It doesn't matter if your dress is ivory and your FI's shirt is white.

8. Yes, you should put a stamp on the response envelope/postcard.

9. No, we can't tell you what you should have engraved in your FI's ring.

10. Yes, your MOH and BMs are doing you a favor. They are not your personal assistants, laborers, babysitters, psychologists, or personal shoppers.

11. Yes, it is possible to plan a wedding without reading a single bridal magazine.

12. No, we do not know why your FI/FMIL/FFIL/MOH said that. We don't know if they were trying “to ruin your special day." If you want to know why they said it, ASK them!

13. Don't ask for opinions if you can't handle them.

14. No, you don't have to have favors. But, yes, it's okay to do favors.

15. No, we can't give you a timeline for a 4:00-11:00 wedding. It's YOUR wedding—you figure out what to do and when.

16. USE GOOGLE for questions to which you KNOW you can find the answer elsewhere. It takes less time than posting AND you won't annoy anyone by asking “what's the difference between a duvet and a comforter?” 357 times each day on every single board. Also, do a Knot search FIRST before asking Knotties the same questions they have already seen and answered many times!

17. No, the lack of responses to your post is not an indication that we don't like you. It's an indication that your post was a) inaccurately worded, b) unanswerable by us, c) not of interest to us.

18. Yes, putting prom pictures in your bio will usually result in an attack on your age and/or the age of your FI.

19. Yes, putting up a bio DOES give people the right to judge you. Realize that your bio is an indication of your lifestyle and/or personality and is who you are on the Knot. If you post a pic of your FI eating a possum sandwich while wearing overalls, a cowboy hat, and standing in front of a Confederate flag whilst petting your coon dog “Cooter,” you WILL be judged.

20. No, we don't know which BM dress you should choose. We can tell you which one we like, but we aren't taking into account your size 2 BM and your size 32 BM. Give us the facts up front if you really want to know.

21. Inviting guests to the ceremony and reception is okay. Inviting extra guests to the reception only is okay. Inviting guests to the ceremony and NOT the reception is NOT okay.

22. Guests should not have to pay for their meal at the reception. Ever.

23. Guests do not have to give you a gift. If they do give you a gift, consider yourself lucky. Do not tally up the cost of the gift against what you've spent per guest—they don't have to reimburse you for the cost of your wedding!

24. Shower guests must also be wedding guests. Always.

25. RSVP totals vary with each bride. We can tell you how many showed at our wedding, but that is not in any way a guarantee of your guests' attendance.

26. No, you may not DEMAND that your MOB/MOG wear a particular outfit. You chose your dress—let them choose theirs.

27. Yes, you should send a TY note if you have received a gift. No matter when you got the gift. No matter what kind of gift. No matter where they gave you the gift.

28. No, you do not have to have a MOH.

29. Yes, you are being a selfish wench in demanding that your friend change her wedding date because it is “too close” to yours.

30. Yes, you may put registry information in shower invites.

31. No, you may not put registry information in invitations or STDs.

32. No, we don't know where your FI is. Call him.

33. No, we don't know why the vendor/FFIL/BM/officiant hasn't returned your call. Call them!

34. Yes, there are local boards. We don't know where you can find the best cake baker in Hooterville. Ask someone who lives in your state.

35. Yes, you can have a “soon to be” hoodie. Yes, you will probably be made fun of for that choice. No, we can't tell you what to have embroidered on said hoodie.

36. No, you may not have a critique. If someone offers, take them up on it. Otherwise, you just look like you're starving for affection and recognition.

37. No, you may not post the carat weight of your e-ring in your bio. It makes you look oh-so-shallow.

38. No, you do not have to respond to every troll. The best thing to do is ignore them.

39. Yes, we all know you're selling something on E-bay. No, you do not need to post about it every 23 minutes.

40. No, Knotties do not have the final say on your wedding. Do not try to replicate another Knottie's wedding. Make your wedding YOUR wedding.

41. No, you may NOT automatically assume that you are going to have a bridal shower and/or a bachelorette party. Under no circumstance is it appropriate to ask someone to throw one for you.

42. No, your wedding is not more important than your family.

43. No, your MOH is not jealous that you are getting married. She probably just wishes you'd shut up about it for 5 minutes and talk to her like you used to.

44. Yes, your parents have the right to have some say-so in your wedding plans if they're footing the bill.

45. If you think you're pregnant, take a pregnancy test.

46. You know that guy who gave you the ring? Yeah, he's your FI. He's allowed to make WR decisions too.

47. No, there should not be any pictures of children on your invites (Unless either you or FI are 8 years old).

48. No, you will never be able to explain the virtues of the Precious Moments collection to most of us.

49. Yes, budgeting arguments are easily avoided. Decide on your budget before you buy anything. Don't add it up as you go along!

50. No, we don't need to see pictures of every man, woman, and child that you know. Try to keep your bio short and sweet.




A Knot Message Board Tutorial


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***This information is courtesy of mrs_alices***
Public Service Announcements aka PSAs (created by LauraNovBride and updated by many others):

1. Hitting refresh makes your posts (messages) reappear on the message board again and again, as many times as you hit refresh. Instead, click on the "Planning & Etiquette" link (located within the post or on the left column) and then open your post again to make the new posts appear. If you ever inadvertently hit refresh, please go back and delete any duplicate posts.

2. To learn how to put pictures in your bio, go to: http://www.knothelp.com/

Also, look for the bio called HelpWithYourBio. There is a link inside to a msg board on ezboard. Loads of helpful tips on there!

3. Searching for specific bios:

To look up someone’s bio, use this link: http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.htm?profilename=theirknotname

Then replace “theirknotname” with the knottie’s knot name and VOILA!

a) Check out the bio for Specialty Bios (http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.htm?profile name=SpecialtyBios) There are links to lots of specialty bios inside to help you with your planning. Knotties create specialty bios for various themes such as on seasons, colors, ocean ceremonies, etc.

b) http://www.magnificentbliss.com/knot/ This is a great site of knottie bios to check out.

4. Be careful how much personal info you give on the knot (examples - full name, wedding location/reception location along with your wedding date). The reason I put this in here is because if you give out too much info, you put your wedding at risk of being sabotaged by crazy people. (Yes, there are crazy people on the internet.)

5. Trolls = troublemakers on the knot. They often post rude or insulting things (e.g., fake question or a nasty reply to get a reaction). The only way to combat them is to ignore them. The more people respond to them, the more they post (some of them are actually nice and quite entertaining though).

6. (A tip from LaurieAnn) Do a search for your knottie name on the boards every so often. Do this on the "Chat & Boards" page (http://www.theknot.com/co_chatmain.htm) in the search box. The reason you should do this is because you might have been "paged" by another knottie. This link will search ALL of the message boards.

Let's talk about when a knottie "pages" someone. People do this when they want to contact a particular knottie. People might page you to ask you questions about your planning/bio, etc. In order to never miss a page, it is good practice to search for your knottie name on the boards every so often.

7. Before posting a question regarding invitation wording, red BM dresses, pictures of red rose bouquets, etc. search the boards (http://www.theknot.com/co_chatmain.htm) for previous posts on the subject matter. The questions are likely to have been asked countless times before and you will get more answers/suggestions through the search than you will get from your attempt to post about it.

8. Before booking any wedding-related vendor, do a search for the company on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website (www.BBB.org). When evaluating complaint information from the BBB, please consider the company's size and volume of business. The number of complaints filed against the company may not be as important as the type of complaints and how the company handled them.

9. When posting, in your subject line, it is good to be as specific as possible to get the most response from other knotties.
-For example, rather than a subject line that reads "Has anyone heard of this photographer...." write: "John Smith photographer...anyone use him?"
-rather than "Anyone use these vendors?" write: "Anyone use Springtime Florist company?" Write separate posts for each vendor with their name in the subject line.

10. If you are having difficulty logging on to the knot try taking off the 'www' at the beginning of the address. The knot acts up quite a bit and this is usually a sure-fire way to get on and *get your fix*. You can also try reaching the boards by going through different avenues. If you normally go through chat to get to them, try going through local resources. It is also good to bookmark your favorite boards. Sadly, the knot does goes down at times.

11. Rather than testing your bio by posting on the boards, simply save your bio to your favorites links. That way you can easily refer to it when you want. Plus, it can be annoying to see multiple "I'm just testing my bio" posts.

12. Be nice to your fellow knotties. We are all part of this crazy wedding planning thing together! The Golden Rule can easily be applied to posting on msg boards.



And the abbreviations:
AW ="attention whore"
BC, BCP = birth control, birth control pills
bio = your community bio
BF = boyfriend or best friend
BM = bridesmaid or best man
BP = Bridal Party
BTW = by the way
DF = dear fiance
DH = dear husband
DIY = Do It Yourself
E-ring = engagement ring
E-party = engagement party
FBIL = future brother in law
FFIL = future father in law
FG = flower girl
FI = fiancé or fiancée
FMIL = future mother in law
FSIL = future sister in law
GF = girlfriend
GM = groomsmen
GTG = Get together (Local Knotties meeting up)
HM = honeymoon
HTH = happy to help or hope this helps
IHO = in honor of
ILs = In-laws
IMHO = in my honest opinion
IMNSHO = In my not so humble opinion
IMDSPFO = It's My Day So Please Fvck Off (native to P&E)
IODSPFO = It's Our Day So Please Fvck Off (native to P&E)
ISO = in search of
jk = joking
JMO = Just my opinion
JP = Justice of the Peace
LMAO = laughing my ass off
LTBM = living together before marriage
LOL = laugh out loud
MIL = mother-in-law
MOB = mother of the bride
MOH = maid/matron of honor
MS = Martha Stewart
NFP = natural family planning
nft = no further text
nms = not my style
nwr = not wedding related
NWMT = Not worth my time
OMG = Oh, my God/Goodness!
P&E = Planning & Etiquette Board
PIB = Pictures in Bio
PSA = Public Service Announcement
RB = ring bearer
RD = rehearsal dinner
ROTFLMAO = rolling on the floor laughing my ass off
ROTFLOL = rolling on the floor, laughing out loud
RP = repost
SAHM = stay-at-home mom
SAHW = stay-at-home wife
SBD = South Beach Diet
STDs = Save The Date cards
STD = Save the date
TIA = thanks in advance
TMI = too much information
Troll = Someone posting a fake question or a nasty reply to get a reaction
TY = thank you
WB = wedding band
WP = wedding party
WR = wedding related
WW = Weight Watchers
XP = Cross posted (posted to more than one board)
AW Thursday = Attention Whore Thursday, when it is all about getting attention, showing off your pictures, anything about YOU!!!!
Troll Friday = The day set aside for our troublemakers (although they come out whenever the urge strikes them anyway). LOL

On the Baby Talk board, you will often see

PG = pregnant
TTC = trying to conceive
BFP=big fat positive
BFN=big fat negative
BD=baby dancing (having sex)
C/M=cervical mucus
M/S=morning sickness
PO=post ovulation
W/W=weeks wait (as in the time between BD and either BFP or BFP)

Also, knottie FinallyMarthaC created a bio that has a list of knot lingo ... it's called: BoardLingo





Places to get help with your bio


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http://sunny.zandalea.biz/biohelp.htm

Advanced Bio bio

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Etiquette on Who Pays for What


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***This list provided by mrs_alices***

BRIDE/BRIDE'S FAMILY:
- Any needed rental items
- Arrange for accommodations for out of town guests (grooms family can also arrange this, depending on whose hometown the wedding is taking place at)
- Bridesmaid Wedding Gifts
- Ceremony Costs (Church fee, etc.)
- Ceremony Decorations
- Ceremony/Reception Flowers
- Entertainment (DJ, Band, Harp, etc.)
- Favors
- Flowers (bridesmaids bouquets, all corsages, ceremony)
- Gratuities/Tips for Services
- Groom's Wedding Gift
- Groom's Wedding Ring
- Guest Book
- Her Blood Tests/Medical Checkup
- Invitations, Thank You Cards, Announcements, Mailing Expenses, etc.
- Lingerie
- Photographer
- Printed items such as napkins, matchbooks, etc.
- Programs
- Reception Costs (hall fee, etc.)
- Videographer
- Wedding Breakfast
- Wedding Consultant/Coordinator's Fee
- Wedding Dress, Veil, and Accessories

GROOM/GROOM'S FAMILY:
- Accessories for men in wedding party, such as socks, gloves, etc.
- Alcohol at the reception
- Arrange for accommodations for out of town guests* (brides family can also arrange this, depending on whose hometown the wedding is taking place at)
- Bride's Wedding Gift
- Bride's Wedding Ring
- Flowers (bride's bouquet and all boutonnieres)
- Groomsmen Gifts
- His Blood Tests/Medical Checkup
- Honeymoon
- Limousine/Carriage Costs
- Marriage License
- Officiant Fee
- Rehearsal Dinner Expenses
- Wedding Attire

ATTENDANTS/USHERS:
- Any necessary travel expenses
- Shower Gift
- Wedding Attire and Accessories
- Wedding Gift for the Newlyweds




The "No Hassle" Name Change Kit


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***From "Fire Your Wedding Planner! - How to Save a Fortune Planning Your Dream Wedding"***

Changing your name can be a confusing and time-consuming task. This simple guide shows you exactly what order to proceed in and what you'll need to do.

Tip: Don't begin anything until you're back from your honeymoon!

25 Places You Need to Change Your Name

1. Social Security
2. IRS
3. DMV (drivers license & vehicle registration)
4. Voter Registration
5. Passport Agency
6. Employer
7. Banks
8. Credit Cards
9. Investment/Brokerage Houses
10. Car Insurance
11. Medical Insurance
12. Home/Rental Insurance
13. Accountant
14. Lawyer
15. Doctors
16. Dentist
17. Utilities
18. Phone Company
19. Cellular Provider
20. Long Distance Company
21. Gas
22. Electric
23. Airlines/Frequent Flyer
24. Magazines
25. Schools/Alumni Organizations

Step-by-Step Instructions for Changing Your Name

In order to speed the process of changing your name, I recommend getting at least two copies of your certified marriage certificate (this is the document you receive after you're married and is different from your marriage license). While some companies only need a copy of your certificate, the government agencies require the original document and will hold on to it for up to a couple of weeks, so if you have multiple copies you can simultaneously have your name changed in more than one place.

The Best Place to Start Out Is With Social Security
You should begin by changing your name with the Social Security office since you will need a card with your new name on it in order to change your driver's license, passport, etc. For your convenience, Social Security also takes care of your name change with the IRS for you.

Social Security
What you'll need:
--- Certified Marriage Certificate
--- Proof of Identity (driver's license, passport, etc.)
--- Proof of Legal Alien Status (only if you were born outside the U.S.)
--- Completed SS-5 Form

You will need to either mail the SS-5 form to your closest Social Security Administration office or go in person (Social Security Office Locator). You will need to give them your certified marriage certificate, and you will recieve your new card within 2-4 weeks (your new name will be reflected, but you SS# will remain the same).

For more info, check out www.ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213.

IRS

The Social Security Administration automatically updates your records with the IRS when you change your name so you don't need to do anything here! The IRS records are generally updated 10 days after the records at the Social Security Administration are changed.

If the due date for filing your taxes is within two weeks of your changing your name with Social Security, you may need to update the IRS on your own to avoid any problems. See the IRS FAQ about name changes.

Next, Change Your Name on Your Driver's License

Once you receive your updated Social Security Card, take that and your certified marriage certificate to your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

FYI: Many states will allow you to simultaneously change your name on your vehicle registration and title as well as your voter registration (Click here if your state doesn't offer this convenience).

DMV
What you'll need:
--- Certified Marriage Certificate
--- Current Driver's License
--- Proof of Identity (e.g. passport)

Most states require you to go down to the DMV in person. Contact your local DMV and find out your state's specific requirements for changing your name on yor driver's license, vehicle registration, and title. Ask about voter registration as well.

Change Your Name on Your Passport Too

Once you've received your updated Social Security Card and driver's license, go down to the passport office (or mail in the forms) along with your marriage certificate and proof of identity.

Passport Agency
What you'll need:
--- Current Valid Passport
--- Certified Marriage Certificate
--- Completed DS-19 Form
--- There is NO FEE to have your passport amended. However, there is a fee if you need to renew your passport.

To change your name on your passport, mail in form DS-19 along with your certified marriage certificate and current valid passport to:

Charleston Passport Center
Attention: Amendments
1269 Holland Street
Charleston, SC 29405

You will receive your amended passport and marriage certificate in the mail in a couple of weeks. If you need to renew your passport, you'll need a different form, new photos, etc. Check out the Passport Agency web site for more details and access to additional forms.

Go Ahead and Change Your Name with Your Employer, Credit Cards, and Financial Institutions

Once you have updated your Social Security and driver's license, for a short time you will have a discrepancy between your photo ID and your credit cards, bank cards, etc. Thus, you will want to immediately begin changing over your credit cards, bank account, employer, etc. Always carry your marriage certificate with you during this time to avoid hassles.

Employer
What you'll usually need:
--- Copy of Certified Marriage Certificate
--- Possibly a copy of your new Social Security card and driver's license

Inform your employer's HR department and find out what they require from you (usually a copy of your marriage certificate) in order to change your name on your paychecks.

Tip: Be sure to ask them if they'll update your info with your health insurance and 401K or if you need to do this yourself.

Bank
What you'll usually need:
--- Certified Marriage Certificate
--- Driver's License
--- Visit to local branch to sign a new signature card

Call your local bank branch and find out their requirements and what they need you to bring in order to change your name. If you're planning to merge accounts with your spouse, ask about how this works as well (you may both need to be there in person).

Credit Cards
What you'll usually need:
--- Signed letter informing them of name change
--- Certified Marriage Certificate
--- Driver's License
--- Sign new card as soon as you receive it

Call the customer service number on the back of your card and find out what your credit card provider needs you to send them in order to change your name.

Make sure you only update your credit cards after you've received your updated driver's license as many stores require ID in order to accept your credit card. Again, always carry your marriage certificate with you during this time.

As with your bank, if you're merging credit card accounts, call when your spouse is home because they usually need to speak with both of you.

Financial Institutions/Investment Houses
What you'll usually need:
--- Signed letter instructing them to update your name change
--- Certified Marriage Certificate
--- Copy of your updated driver's license

You can arrange your name change by mail or in person if your broker has a retail location. You will need your updated driver's license (or passport) and certified marriage certificate.

If you and your spouse intend to merge any accounts, you will need to fill out and sign additional forms. I recommend calling customer service and asking about your broker's specific requirements.

Contact Your Insurance Companies, Doctors and Professionals, Utilities, Etc.

Most will only need a signed letter from you and a copy of your marriage certificate.

--- Car Insurance
--- Medical Insurance
--- Home/Rental Insurance
--- Accountant
--- Lawyer
--- Doctors
--- Dentist
--- Utilities
--- Phone Company
--- Cellular Provider
--- Long Distance Company
--- Gas
--- Electric

Frequent Flyer Programs

With airline security at an all-time high, it's critical that you change your name with your frequent flyer programs in order to insure you don't have any hassles when you fly (i.e. redeeming or collecting miles, getting upgrades, etc.).

You will need a signed letter requesting the name change, plus a copy of your marriage certificate with most airlines. Contact your preferred airline carriers for more details.

Magazines & Newspapers

It's not absolutely necessary to change your name with these as you'll still receive the magazines and newspapers anyway. If you want to wait until you renew your subscriptions, that's fine.

A Major Problem and How to Avoid It
Be Careful Which Name You Use on Airline Tickets

Make sure you don't order any tickets with your new name until you've received your new driver's license and/or passport. Otherwise, you're likely to be turned away at the ticket counter and not allowed on your flight. It's a good idea to bring your marriage certificate with you when you travel during this time. Although this is not a sure guaranteee that you won't have hassles, if you absolutely need to fly and the rest of your ID's check out, you may be okay.



DFW Knotties

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adiaglow --- November 6, 2004

aggiegraham --- June 16, 2007

AimeeDyan --- August 3, 2002

aimeesoontobe --- November 6, 2004

aj_wed --- February 19, 2005

alcapurria --- August 18, 2005

AliceNP --- April 24, 2004

allie&trav

ally_969 --- July 31, 2005

almostosborn ---September 18, 2005

ALuckyBride2Be ---April 8, 2007

AmandaMunn05 AmandaLea --- June 10, 2005

ambrose --- December 17, 2004

amieb --- October 6, 2007

angelaggie2578 --- December 31, 2006

angeldcf --- October 1, 2005

angeltex --- October 22, 2005

anna78 --- October 8, 2004

annabellebride --- April 22, 2006

babysmurf --- June 18, 2005

BeachyBride2005 --- July 16, 2005

Betty_Baylor99 --- October 16, 2004

BlondeAg --- August 28, 2004

BlondieT31 --- March 27, 2004

bluehannah07 --- July 28, 2007

bridetobeams04 --- June 12, 2004

Britni82 --- April 9, 2005

brkngtraditions --- June 10, 2006

CajunStorm --- September 24, 2003

cattx01 --- August 11, 2007

CaymanBound --- May 24, 2004

Chair --- November 20, 2004

Cheryl&Kyle --- April 24, 2004

christim73 --- November 27, 2004

ciarrai1004 --- October 9, 2004

cindeelu --- July 7, 2007

ClaudioChick --- March 10, 2007

claynt --- June 9, 2007

craddy --- December 2, 2007

crypepp --- June 03, 2006

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daisyjen10 --- September 29, 2007

dallasbride2b --- May 26, 2007

DallasBride4/05 --- April 30, 2005

dangerkitty102 --- October 20, 2007

DecD --- May 14, 2005

DeenaMcR --- December 2, 2006

dianasmom --- October 2, 2004

dondraandluis --- April 14, 2007

drunkenknitter2 --- April 14, 2007

dwhitesgirl --- March 11, 1006

dztexanbride2b

earth2cassie --- June 22, 2007

edsgirl2B --- November 19, 2005

Elissa --- May 20, 2005

ElizabethTX1L --- June 18, 2005

Emily&Brian --- December 11, 2004

EmmieB

EricandJulie --- May 5, 2007

erin_927 --- December 31, 2004

ErinMTaylor --- May 17, 2003

erikka --- September 17, 2005

futuremrsmikea

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gardenbride521

g1nge --- October 15, 2004

GavinsGirlApril --- June 26, 2004

gglovesjj --- May 29, 2004

gigimarie --- October 16, 2004

ginersmarie --- June 19, 2005

gonnabehowe --- October 20, 2006

guaposparents --- April 30, 2005

GYS2005 --- May 21, 2005

HappyAprilBride --- April 10, 2004

Heather1230 --- December 30, 2006

HLS125 --- August 27, 2005

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JandC --- September 27, 2003

jandy01 --- October 15, 2005

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jasons_sunshine ---March 3, 2007

jccolyn --- September 18, 2004

jenn4 --- May 31, 2003

JennJ12345 --- September 20, 2003

jenmeeko --- December 31, 2007

JennyNoel --- June 5, 2004

JessyBrooke --- April 14, 2007

JGarvey --- September 26, 2004

joey8150 --- September 3, 2005

joolie --- September 30, 2006

Jordandice

joshsbabe --- May 14, 2005

Joshuasgirl --- March 12, 2005

jules573 --- May 17, 3002

JustTori3/10/07 --- March 10, 2007

k&b05 --- September 17, 2005

K&J6-17-05 --- June 17, 2005

kas106 --- September 3, 2005

Kat&Brett --- May 1, 2005

KatluvsJason --- March 11, 2007

KCNov2506 --- November 25, 2006

keels81 --- July 21, 2007

Kelly&Deven --- January 3, 2004

Kerrsgal --- June 19, 2004

KevinsBride04 --- August 7, 2004

kissmytiara --- November 27, 2004

klikina --- October 21, 2007

labellagirl

ladybugJ --- August 14, 2004

Laura420 --- April 23, 2005

lisa&andy --- August 14, 2004

lisanov13 --- November 13, 2004

liz_xo --- February 24, 2007

lizzybopper --- July 14, 2007

lk121705

lnogletree --- December 2, 2006

lorimh --- October 3, 2004

luv2bwithhe

luvbeingabride --- September 2, 2007

lynn-michelle --- May 29, 2004

lysias --- April 14, 2007

M-O

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m_and_m --- February 21, 2004

M&RinTexas --- February 5, 2005

Matt&Amber --- October 1, 2005

mattandtabitha --- December 10, 2006

mattsbride2006 --- February 18, 2006

mcollinsunt --- March 25, 2007

Meagers7 --- March 19, 2005

mer8180 --- January 15, 2005

MissMarshall --- January 1, 2007

MJohnsonEsq --- December 4, 2004

MonikaSC98 --- July 1, 2006

mrgmdm --- June 5, 2004

Mrs.Gage --- August 13, 2004

mrs_alices --- October 9, 2004

Mrs_Hall --- March 10, 2001

MrsB2007 --- June 8, 2007

MrsFerg

mrshoover --- October 25, 2003

mrsjones42 --- April 27, 2007

MrsMeg --- January 10, 2004

MRSOZUNA2B --- June 30, 2007

MrsThomas2Be --- July 7, 2007

Nat11/03/07 --- November 03, 2007

ngagd418 --- March 27, 2004

nicoleswoman --- June 2, 2007

NicoleOSU --- May 5, 2007

olivia07 --- July 28, 2007

P-S

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Patches04

Pazzi --- June 25, 2005

pb_bride --- October 15, 2005

peanut07 --- June 23, 2007

Periskyye --- June 5, 2005

Pfennigchen --- May 1, 2004

piercetobe --- March 2005

pintoa --- October 16, 2004

Planin&lovinit

RJ31205 --- March 12, 2005

regdoll --- May 12, 2007

robsgirl091303 --- September 13, 2003

ruthyk --- September 24, 2005

sadie_beth_1124 --- October 22, 2005

SavageBride05 --- May 14, 2005

Scott+Windy --- October 21, 2006

Scottiesgal --- July 21, 2007

SenoritaTequila --- June 9, 2007

sgreeniaus --- July 9, 2005

SimDoh --- June 16, 2007

SimpleVietGirl --- Octoner 27, 2007

spalomares

stace957 --- January 25, 2007

startedwhello --- June 10, 2004

StefLC --- September 8, 2007

sumrdream

Sundevil --- April 24, 2004

sunshinebaby --- May 29, 2004

SusanW --- November 14, 2004

T-V

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tantom7 --- June 21, 2004

TaraMae

Tatstar --- June 12, 2005

texasqueen --- January 1, 2007

TiffandDayne --- July 30, 2005

TPage --- December 29, 2006

txdaisybride --- May 26, 2007

txpeach --- December 29, 2006

txqt --- July 17, 2004

UKCowgirl --- May 29, 2004

UTPharmBride

W-Z

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wannabe-ganz --- December 18, 2006

Wedbliss5 --- October 21, 2006

weardogbride --- July 28, 2007

zlayrie --- April 14, 2007

Weener-D






Vendors


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I have listed the names of knotties who have used these vendors. Click on the links to view vendor web sites and knottie bios. Be sure to reference the DFW Knotties section if you would like to know if a particular knottie is already married.

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Hair & Makeup
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Wedding Night & OOT Guest Hotels
Travel Agents
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Wedding Coordinators:

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Brides and Banquets

JennyNoel

Pfennigchen

pintoa

Weener-D

Chelsey Dane, Bride Associates

Dangerkitty102

MrsSandro

Randysbride06

Chrissie Stuntz

MrsDallas04


Dallas Events and Weddings

Joshuasgirl

MJohnsonEsq


Eclectic Melange

jccolyn

txqt


Jennifer Ashford (altaregoweddings.com)

iamyours


Shelley Rizzo

Sundevil


Tami Winn

kas106


The Wedding Planners

ambrose


Officiants:

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Love Notes Weddings

ambrose

brkngtraditions

EricandJulie

JGarvey

K&J6-17-05

Laura420

lynn-michelle

MrsOrr

MrsSandro

ngagd418

Pfennigchen

pintoa

Randysbride06

sgreeniaus

wedbliss5

Robert Smith

adiaglow

Michael Waco ~ 972-727-5765

lazybutinlove


Ceremony & Reception Sites:

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4200 Cityplace, Dallas

Chair

dallasmotb (Reception)

g1nge (Reception)

MrsOrr


Annabelle Mansion on Sunset Ranch, Burleson

sgreeniaus


Bethlehem Baptist Church, Mansfield

txqt (Ceremony)


Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe, Downtown Dallas

guaposparents (Ceremony)

Pazzi


City Club, Dallas

Susan&Courtney (Reception)

wedbliss5


Chapelle des Fleurs, Flower Mound

mer8180


Chateau at Forest Park

bridetobeams04 (Reception)

MrsMeg (Reception)


Chinns Chapel, Copper Canyon

Cheryl&Kyle (Ceremony)


Christ the King Catholic Church, Dallas

kas106 (Ceremony)


Church of the Incarnation, Dallas

Chair

cod (Ceremony)


Church of the Incarnation, Irving

07.02.05 (Ceremony)


Colleyville Center

k&b05


Crosstimbers Winery, Grapevine

HappyAprilBride

MrsSandro

sunshinebaby


Delaney Vineyards

Eriksgal (Reception)

pintoa


DFW Hilton Lakes

GavinsGirlApril


Doubletree Hotel, Dallas (near Galleria)

angeldcf (Reception)


East Dallas Christian Church

jenn4 (Ceremony)

weardogbride (Ceremony)


Eisemann Center, Richardson

UpBeat-DJ (Reception)


Embassy Suites, Irving

ambrose


First Baptist Church, Dallas

Susan&Courtney (Ceremony)


First Christian Church, Downtown Fort Worth

JandC (Ceremony)


First Christian Church, Plano

mrgmdm (Ceremony)


First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth

MJohnsonEsq (Ceremony)


First United Methodist Church-Leonard Chapel, 817-336-7277

bridetobeams04 (Ceremony)

JennJ12345 (Ceremony)


First United Methodist Church of Coppell

Eriksgal (Ceremony)

j-dubsgirl (Ceremony)


Fort Worth Petroleum Club

JandC (Reception)

Kelly&Deven (Reception)


Fort Worth YWCA

M&RinTexas (Reception)

Weener-D


Fossil Creek Golf Club

soontobeka


Four Seasons, Irving

K&J6-17-05


Green Oaks Wedding Chapel, Arlington

gglovesjj


Hanging Gardens

Aluckybride2be


Holiday Inn Select

FutureMs.Frazee


Holy Family Catholic Church

christim73 (Ceremony)


Hotel St. Germain

JGarvey


Hotel ZaZa, Uptown Dallas

Elissa


Japanese Gardens, Fort Worth

startedwhello (Reception)


JP Morgan Chase Tower

Pazzi


La Cima Club, Las Colinas

07.02.05 (Reception)

j-dubsgirl (Reception)


Lake Shore Baptist Church

mrs_alices


Lantana Golf Club, Lantana

Cheryl&Kyle (Reception)


Las Colinas Country Club

aprilinmay

ceej

meghannryan


Lawton Estates

lazybutinlove


Maggiano's Little Italy, North Park

ladybugJ (Reception)


Mansfield Bible Church

mattsbride2006 (Ceremony)


Maple Manor

weardogbride (Reception)


Marriott Hotel in Legacy Towne Center, Plano

mrgmdm (Reception)


Marty Leonard Community Chapel

Keels81 (Ceremony)


McKinney Memorial Bible Church, Fort Worth

RJ31205

baylorbears2006

Modern Art Museum, Ft Worth

Keels81 


Moon River Ranch

Dangerkitty102

Northeast Wedding Chapel

adiaglow


Omni Mandalay, Las Colinas

Pfennigchen


Paloma Blanca

sadie_beth_1124 (Reception)


Paradise Cove, Grapevine

dztexanbride2b

Matt&Amber

MichelleTX

smith2Bsoon

sublimekel


Park Cities Club

cod (Reception)


Park City Club

EBrad (Reception)


Perkins Chapel

JennyNoel (Ceremony)


Plaza Hotel, Fort Worth

christim73 (Reception)


Prestonwood Baptist Church

aimeesoontobe (Ceremony)

angeldcf (Ceremony)


Prince of Peace Catholic Community, Plano

Betty_Baylor99 (Ceremony)


Renaissance, Dallas

guaposparents (Reception)


River Crest Country Club

JennJ12345 (Reception)


Robert Carr Chapel, TCU

BlondeAg (Ceremony)

ngagd418 (Ceremony)


Rose Chapel, Fort Worth

M&RinTexas (Ceremony)

mrshoover


Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Park Cities

EBrad (Ceremony)


Shady Valley Golf Club, Arlington

brkngtraditions


Southfork Hotel, Plano

kekis (Reception)


Springhill Retreat Center

ladybugJ (Ceremony)


St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Plano

dianasmom (Reception)

kekis (Ceremony)


St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Keller

Sundevil (Ceremony)


Stonebriar Country Club, Frisco

Betty_Baylor99 (Reception)

Kerrsgal


Swan Court, Richardson

allie&trav (Reception)

lynn-michelle


The Guest Lodge at Cooper Aerobics Center

gigimarie


The Infomart, Dallas

jenn4 (Reception)


The Plano Station

AshleighG


The Stoneleigh Hotel

piercetobe (Reception)


The Tribute Golf Club

aimeesoontobe (Reception)

EricandJulie

Laura420


Timarron Country Club, Southlake

Sundevil (Reception)


Union Station at the Hyatt Regency Dallas

JennyNoel (Reception)


Victorian House

dwhitesgirl


Walnut Ridge Bible Church, Mansfield

mattsbride2006 (Reception)


Westin Stonebriar Resort & Spa, Frisco

kas106 (Reception)


White Chapel Estate and Gardens, North Richland Hills

angeltex


Winfrey Point, White Rock Lake

Randysbride06


The Worthington, Fort Worth

BlondeAg (Reception)


Wyndham Arlington, Plaza on the Hill

jandy01

ngagd418 (Reception)

txqt (Reception)


RD Locations:

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Aparicio's, Plano

guaposparents


Avanti Euro Bistro, Addison Circle

JGarvey


Avanti Restaurant at Fountain Place

JennyNoel


Blue Mesa Grill

Betty_Baylor99

kissmytiara

mrgmdm

Wedbliss5


Buca di Beppo

SusanW


Campisi's

Susan&Courtney


Desperados (off Greenville)

MrsOrr


Dreyfuss Club at White Rock Lake

EBrad


Embassy Suites, Grapevine

GavinsGirlApril


Johnny Carino's

mrs_alices


La Hacienda Ranch, Lewisville

j-dubsgirl


La Playa Maya

christim73


Las Colinas Country Club

g1nge


Los Vaqueros, Fort Worth Stockyards

JennJ12345

MrsMeg


Maggiano's Little Italy

aimeesoontobe

piercetobe


Mercado Juarez

brkngtraditions


Mi Cocina, Southlake

Sundevil


Mi Pueblo, North Richland Hills

angeltex


Palermo's

Keels81


Riscky's Steakhouse, Fort Worth Stockyards

MJohnsonEsq


Spaghetti Warehouse, West End Dallas

weardogbride


Spring Creek BBQ

AliceNP


Photographers:

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Accent Photography

adiaglow


All Occasion Photography

christim73


Atkins Photography

mrs_alices (Bridals)


Ayers Photography

baylorbears2006

Brian Krause

allie&trav

EBrad

MrsOrr

txqt (Associate-Nathan)


Brooks and Whittington

JennJ12345

Pfennigchen


Cindy Evans

bridetobeams04


Cos DeLeo

MJohnsonEsq


Dean's Portrait Art

mrshoover


Donnalynn Photography

cod

ladybugJ


Edmonson Wedding Photography

erin_927


Edward Ramirez

07.02.05

GavinsGirlApril

joshsbabe

k&b05

M&RinTexas

pintoa

sgreeniaus

soontobeka

UpBeat-DJ


Enchanted Images

JennyNoel


Engaged Studio

Aluckybride2be (wedding day)

weardogbride


Erin Kathleen  (1000wordsdfw)

Randysbride06

Susan&Courtney


f8 Studio

JGarvey (Gary Donihoo)


Heather Ewing

AimeeDyan


J. Brent Winn Photography

gglovesjj


Joana Studer (Sel Lumiere Photography)

MrsSandro


Kevin Jairaj (kj images)

BlondieT31

dangerkitty102

kas106

Kerrsgal

mer8180

mrgmdm

wedbliss5


KW Photography

gigimarie


Lynn Michelle

aj_wed (E-Pics)

AshleighG

brkngtraditions

EricandJulie

Keels81

Laura420

lazybutinlove

Wedbliss5 (bridals)


Michael Ramos

Betty_Baylor99


Misty Gaston Terry

SusanW


Natalie Galyon

ambrose (Wedding)

Cheryl&Kyle


Oxford Photography

iamyours


Photography by Margaret

RJ31205


Photos by Melissa

kekis


Poli Hicks

AliceNP


Rhea Engert

JandC


Sage Li

Elissa

K&J6-17-05

Weener-D


Sarah Seeley

Aluckybride2be (E-Pics)


Scott Young Photography

JCloward


SDS Photography

ambrose (E-Pics)

CaymanBound (E-Pics and Bridals)

HappyAprilBride

ngagd418


Silver Screen Photography

Chair

ErinMTaylor (E-Pics)

jenn4

piercetobe

smith2Bsoon

Trying_in_Texas


Simple Moments

startedwhello


StudioWorks Photography

kissmytiara


Terry Crunk

aimeesoontobe (Click here to view photos)

angeldcf

dianasmom

mattsbride2006


Susan Leach Photography

Chair e-pics


Wally Carnes

g1nge

j-dubsgirl


Zundel & Spratt Photography, 972-567-7699

guaposparents


www.saycheeseforme.com

musiclady


Videographers:

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Accent Photography

adiaglow


Anthony Reed

kekis


Bill Cody's Party Time

j-dubsgirl


Biograph Studios

ladybugJ


Chris Watson

mrgmdm

Sundevil


David Flannigan

EBrad

GavinsGirlApril


Deborah Stout

UpBeat-DJ


DMV Productions

gigimarie


Eye Imagine Entertainment

Matt&Amber

MrsOrr

Pazzi


HV Productions

JennJ12345


Jerry Hassell

gglovesjj


John Plunkett

Laura420


Josh Dutton

brkngtraditions


Logan Gilpin, 817-626-3396

startedwhello


Our Times Studio

MrsSandro


Ricky Gode

lazybutinlove

M&RinTexas

MJohnsonEsq

pintoa

Weener-D


Smallwood Videos

christim73


Stephen Cooper with Cherished Moments Video

dianasmom

g1nge

evejes


Videos by Kevin

mrs_alices (To view the clip click here)


Vivian Hicks

txqt


Florists:

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AprilMayJune Designs

adiaglow

allie&trav

ambrose

Betty_Baylor99

JGarvey

Keels81

kissmytiara

M&RinTexas

Matt&Amber

mer8180

MJohnsonEsq

mrgmdm

soontobeka (Altar arrangements)

Susan&Courtney (ceremony flowers)


Benbrook Bouquets & Gifts, 817-696-8118

bridetobeams04


Bennie Wallace

JandC


Bloomies, 214-827-9713

AimeeDyan

Jenn4


Bouquets of Elegance

Kerrsgal

txqt


Bridal Blooms and Creations

BlondeAg

gigimarie


Consider the Lilies

sgreeniaus


Creative Concepts and Designs by Linda Coker, 972-240-8774

BlondieT31

EBrad

EricandJulie

Laura420

lazybutinlove


Creative Wedding Designs

dianasmom


Dorothy Pennington (Silks)

Sundevil (Bridals Bouquet)


Dr. Delphinium

Susan&Courtney (Reception flowers)

wedbliss5


For the Love of Flowers

kekis


Gathering Flowers

aimeesoontobe


Happy Hearts Originals

christim73


Heavenly Scents Flowers & Gifts, 972-686-4562

FutureMs.Frazee


In Full Bloom

iamyours


Jim Irwin, 817-377-4721

jccolyn


La Chatelaine de Fleurs, 817-378-9113

startedwhello


Mockingbird Florist

weardogbride


No Worries Catering

pintoa


Pam's Ribbons & Roses

baylorbears2006

jandy01

JCloward

JennyNoel


Sahana Floral Design

SusanW


Steve Corcoran

j-dubsgirl


Swan Petals-Hotel InterContinental, Dallas

angeldcf


The Wedding Garden

piercetobe


Tami Winn

kas106


TLC Flowers

brkngtraditions

farfalla26

pinkgreenbride

MrsSandro


Tom Thumb

musiclady


Vicki Shepard

AshleighG


www.marisolblooms.com

soontobeka (Bouquets)


DIY Resources:

Fort Worth Flower Market

Sam's Club

www.freshroses.com


Caterers:

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Affairs to Cater

Randysbride06

RJ31205

At Your Service Catering & Event Planning

M&RinTexas

sgreeniaus

SusanW


Catered for You

MrsMeg


Colter's Texas B-B-Q, Grapevine

RoRos_Girl


Creative Wedding Designs

dianasmom


Cristina's Mexican Restaurant

ginersmarie


Donalyn's

Weener-D


Eurocaterer

JCloward


Gil's Elegant Catering

rocketgrrl


Joni Van Dyke Bouquets of Elegance, 817-431-8873

jccolyn


Katie's Daughter

adiaglow


Lela Rogers

mattsbride2006


No Worries Catering

BlondieT31

pintoa


North Texas Catering

gglovesjj


Page Barteau

Joshuasgirl


Paradise Cove

smith2Bsoon

sublimekel


Riscky Rita's

mrshoover


Swan Court

allie&trav


TCP Catering

dangerkitty102

The Classic Gourmet

Pazzi


Tour 18

dustys_girl


Cakes

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A Taste of Europe

jandy01

jccolyn (Bride's Cake)

JCloward

jenn4


Aston's Bakery

cod


Bakery...By George!, 972-240-1427

FutureMs.Frazee


Billie Hendrix Designs

MrsMeg


Bouquets of Elegance

txqt


Brichelle Johns

Weener-D


Cake Boutique, 817-457-1561

baylorbears2006

bridetobeams04


Candy Haven, Denton

Cheryl&Kyle

EBrad

mrgmdm

sublimekel


Charonel Designs

sumrdream


Creative Wedding Designs

dianasmom


Creme de la Creme

Keels81


Dallas Affaires, Lakewood

rocketgrrl


Deanna Lytle, Arlington

JandC


Delicious Cakes of Dallas

sgreeniaus


Diane's Cakes (Diane Edwards)

ginersmarie


Dot Lawson

kekis


Elena’s Cakes

Susan&Courtney (Bride cake)

wedbliss5

Ellen Sherrill

JennJ12345

mattsbride2006

mrshoover

ngagd418


Fancy Cakes by Lauren

AimeeDyan

erin_927

ErinMTaylor


Frosted Art

dangerkitty102


Gina Wilson

Sundevil


Hot Chocolates Bakery, Hurst

EricandJulie


Hummingbird Cafe, Denton

j-dubsgirl


J. Beth Gourmet

Eriksgal


No Worries Catering

BlondieT31

pintoa


Panini

Chair

g1nge


Radford Cakery

ambrose

Betty_Baylor99

brkngtraditions

dustys_girl

gigimarie

JGarvey

musiclady


Romano's Bakery

SusanW


Sandy's Unique Imprint, 817-292-5033

christim73

startedwhello


Sarah Jane Francis

cod


Sherry's Cakes

mrs_alices


Swan Court

allie&trav


Swanky Cakes

weardogbride


Texas Star Bakery

kissmytiara

MrsSandro

RoRos_Girl

soontobeka


The Cake Corner

Susan&Courtney

The Cake Guys

07.02.05

aimeesoontobe

guaposparents

JennyNoel

kas106

M&RinTexas

marno

mer8180

MJohnsonEsq

piercetobe


The Cake Lady, 972-889-2253 or 469-569-3671

adiaglow

angeldcf

ladybugJ

Laura420

MrsOrr

DJs:

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Absolute Sound

mrshoover


Andy Austin

EBrad

g1nge

UpBeat-DJ


Bill Cody's Party Time

AshleighG

j-dubsgirl


Book A DJ Entertainment

Matt&Amber


Box of Positives

Keels81


Dance Dance Dance Productions

ladybugJ


David Clowers

SusanW


David Moore (DM Productions)

MonikaSC98

sgreeniaus

weardogbride


Hubert Robinson

txqt


Jim Steele

allie&trav

ambrose

Elissa

JennJ12345

kas106

MJohnsonEsq

piercetobe

Randysbride06


Joel Morris

Sundevil


John Rossi, 972-345-8102

brkngtraditions

guaposparents

lazybutinlove

MrsOrr

smith2Bsoon


Kane Productions, 213-546-4754

Laura420


Marshall Argovitz

BlondieT31

gigimarie


Melodies and Memories

GavinsGirlApril

Jenn4

ngagd418

MrsSandro

startedwhello

Susan&Courtney

Weener-D


Mobile Mix DJ Service

bridetobeams04


Nancy Bradshaw

angeldcf


No Worries Catering

pintoa


Party Tunes

FutureMs.Frazee


Platinum Sound Music

Cheryl&Kyle


Professional DJs, Inc.

christim73


Seth Hoisington (dallasrhythms)

EricandJulie

wedbliss5


Song and Dance

gglovesjj


Sound Express Mobile DJ

JandC


Specialty Sound

aimeesontobe


Ultimate Mixes

mrgmdm


UpBeat-DJ

07.02.05

soontobeka


Live Music:

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Congruent Music Co.

K&J6-17-05


Cuvee-Absolute Entertainment

Eriksgal


Dallas Unlimited-Absolute Entertainment

Betty_Baylor99


Don Shannon-Bagpiper

aimeesontobe


Elevenhundred Springs

dangerkitty


Esther Vermillion-Harpist

gigimarie


Forte Strings

Eriksgal

Matt&Amber

pintoa


Gyros String Quartet

mrgmdm


Heather Cullins-Harpist, 972-771-2062

Laura420

lynn-michelle

tatstar


High School Jazz Ensemble: Contact Matt Morey, 817-229-2090

RJ31205


Kevin Clarke -- Organist (head of music at Church of the Incarnation)

Chair


Mariachi Gavilanes

guaposparents


Max Stalling

pintoa


Moodswings

piercetobe


Sun String Quartet

kas106


The Project-Absoulute Entertainment

Pfennigchen


Tropix

JennyNoel


Rentals:

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Cherished Moments Chair Covers

JennJ12345


Design Behind the Scenes

Chair

gigimarie

mrs_alices


Ducky Bob's

JCloward

kissmytiara


Renta de Manteleria Talavera

christim73


Taylor's Rental, Fort Worth

jccolyn

JCloward


TLC Event Rentals

GavinsGirlApril

piercetobe


Transportation:

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Access Limos

ladybugJ


Allen Executive Transportation

JennyNoel


Belle Starre Carriages

gigimarie


Blue Diamond Limousine

pintoa


Carey Limos

kekis


Classic Carriages

JandC

MJohnsonEsq


Crystal Limousines ~ 214-637-5765

lazybutinlove


Metro Limos

mrgmdm


Priority One Transportation

aimeesontobe


Romantic Remembrances

txqt


Silver City Limos

MrsMeg


Silver West Limousines

sgreeniaus


ThreeJays Carriages

g1nge


Rings:

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Anschar Diamonds

txqt (His & Her Wedding Bands)


Bailey, Banks, & Biddle

CaymanBound (E-Ring)

kas106 (E-Ring)

Susan&Courtney (bride's rings)


CR Jewelers, Grapevine Mills Mall

AliceNP (His & Her Wedding Bands)


Feizy Gems, Dallas World Trade Center

CaymanBound (His Wedding Band)


First People Jewelers, Denton

mrgmdm (E-Ring)


Gem Classics, Addison

CaymanBound (Her Wedding Band)


Grissom's Fine Jewelry

Chair


Helzberg Diamonds

angeltex (E-Ring, His & Her Wedding Bands)


James Avery

kissmytiara


Jared's Galleria of Jewelry

bridetobeams04

mrgmdm (His & Her Wedding Bands)

RJ31205

wedbliss5 (e-ring)

smith2Bsoon


Nasr Bros.

MrsOrr


Sears

adiaglow


Shapiro Diamonds

keels81


Skibell Jewelers

dangerkitty102


Village Jewelers

kekis

kissmytiara

Whitehall Jewelers

Wedbliss5 (wedding bands)


Zales

adiaglow


www.bluenile.com

ambrose (E-Ring)

Susan&Courtney (Groom's ring)


www.eweddingbands.com

ambrose (His Wedding Band)

Joshuasgirl (His Wedding Band)


Attire:

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Affairs of the Heart, Arlington

RJ31205


Al's Formal Wear

Chair

dustys_girl

guaposparents

Laura420

RJ31205

sublimekel

SusanW


American Bridal & Formal, Irving

mer8180 (Bridal Gown)


Ascot Tuxedo

bridetobeams04


Bella's in Lubbock ~ 806-793-3884

lazybutinlove

Bridal Designs (Grapevine Mills)

kekis (Bridal Gown)

Bridal Outlet, Denton

JCloward (Bridal Gown)

sadie_beth_1124 (Bridal Gown)


Bridal Portfolio, McKinney

gglovesjj (Bridal Gown)

JennyNoel (Bridal Gown)


Bridal Showroom, Oklahoma City

dangerkitty102 (custom gown)

Brides by Betty, Sherman

pintoa (Bridal Gown and Tux)


Brides and Beaux

marno


BridesMart

adiaglow (FG Dress)

aj_wed (Bridal Gown)

christim73 (BM Gowns)

dustys_girl

Eriksgal (BM Gowns)

Laura420 (Bridal Gown)

mrshoover (BM Gowns)


David's Bridal

adiaglow (Bridal Gown)

angeldcf (Bridal Gown)

angeltex (Bridal Gown)

bridetobeams04 (Bridal Gown)

christim73 (Bridal Gown)

Chair

gglovesjj (BM Gowns)

ginersmarie

Irishbride37 (Bridal and BM Gowns)

jandy01 (Bridal Gown)

jenn4 (Bridal Gown, BM Gowns, and FG Dresses)

Joshuasgirl (Bridal Gown)

ladybugj (Bridal Gown, BM Gowns, and FG Dress)

mattsbride2006 (Bridal Gown)

mrshoover (Bridal Gown)

MrsMeg (Bridal and BM Gowns)

sublimekel

Weener-D (BM Gowns)


Elizabeth's Bridal, Hurst

Eriksgal (Bridal Gown)

RoRos_Girl

smith2Bsoon


Ellene's Kid Shop, Southwest Center Mall

txqt (FG Dress)


Gingiss

GavinsGirlApril

gglovesjj

JandC


Group USA, Grapevine Mills

adiaglow (MOH Gown)

MrsSandro


Impression Kids (Sam Moon Center)

kekis (FG Gown)


Jessica McClintock

m_and_m


Lasting Impressions Bridal, Addison

guaposparents (Bridal Gown)

kas106 (Bridal Gown)

MJohnsonEsq (Bridal and BM Gowns)


Lewisville Bridal Boutique

Cheryl&Kyle

GavinsGirlApril (Bridal Gown)


LuLu's Bridal Boutique, Uptown Dallas

JGarvey (BM Gowns)

piercetobe (Bridal Gown)

txqt (Bridal Gown & BM Gowns)


Men's Wearhouse

AimeeDyan

aimeesontobe

aj_wed

ambrose

Betty_Baylor99

EBrad

JCloward

JennJ12345

JGarvey

Keels81

kekis

kissmytiara

ladybugj

MJohnsonEsq

marno

mrgmdm

mrshoover

MrsMeg

musiclady

Pfennigchen

piercetobe

rocketgrrl

Susan&Courtney

txqt


Mii's Bridal

wedbliss5 (Bridal Gown)

Mockingbird Bridal

aimeesontobe (Bridal Gown)

cod (Bridal Gown)

j-dubsgirl (Bridal Gown and BM Gowns)

SusanW (Bridal Gown)

weardogbride


Neiman Marcus

CaymanBound (MOB Gown)

JennJ12345 (RD Dress)


Patsy's Bridal, Dallas

Austinbride2005 (Bridal Gown)

Elissa (Bridal Gown)

Sundevil (Bridal Gown)


Priscilla of Boston

Chair

Susan&Courtney


Special Occasion Dresses

jenn4 (MOB Gown)

ladybugJ (MOB Gown)


StarDust Celebrations, Plano

CaymanBound (Bridal Gown, MOH Gown, Tux Rental)

EBrad (Bridal Gown)

JGarvey (Bridal Gown)

ladybugj (MOB Gown)


Terry Costa, Dallas

AimeeDyan (Bridal Gown)

kekis (BM Dress)

Thomas Pink

Keels81 (groom)

Tuxedo Junction

kas106

MrsSandro

wedbliss5


Watters & Watters

allie&trav (Bridal Gown)

Keels81 (BM Dress)


www.atdbridal.com

mrgmdm (Bridal and BM Gowns)


www.discountbridalservice.com

AimeeDyan (BM Gowns)


www.netbride.com

ambrose (Bridal and BM Gowns)


www.pearlsplace.com

allie&trav (BM Gowns)

JennJ12345 (Bridal and BM Gowns)

Laura420 (BM Gowns)

M&RinTexas (Bridal Gown)

Pfennigchen (Bridal Gown)

webliss5 (BM Gowns)


www.rkbridal.com

brkngtraditions (Bridal Gown)


www.strasburgchildren.com

allie&trav (FG Dress)


Seamstresses/Alterations:

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Atelier by Natalie in Plano, 972-818-6767

CaymanBound (MOH Gown)


Becky Fowler

brkngtraditions (alterations and BM dresses)

guaposparents

Keels81

kissmytiara (Custom Gown)

Laura420

lazybutinlove

M&RinTexas

MonikaSC98

MrsSandro

wedbliss5

Weener-D (Custom Gown)


Brides by Betty, Sherman

pintoa


Custom Alterations by Helga in Arlington, 817-860-6428

CaymanBound (MOB Gown)


David's Bridal

jenn4


Fran Milito Custom Bridal

Pfennigchen


Lasting Impressions Bridal, Addison

lynn-michelle

Mom's Alteration ~ (817) 861-1500 ~ 614 W Park Row Dr # B ~Arlington, TX 76010

RJ31205


Ruth Calvert with Princess Bridal in Plano, 214-929-1857

allie&trav

dianasmom

JennJ12345

Joshuasgirl

m_and_m


Sew Fine Alterations, Lewisville

mrgmdm


StarDust Celebrations, Plano

CaymanBound (Bridal Gown)

JGarvey

piercetobe

txqt


Dress Cleaning/Pressing:

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Alterations Unlimited, Stonebriar Mall

Betty_Baylor99


StarDust Celebrations, Plano

CaymanBound

lynn-michelle


Shoes & Accessories:

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Bella's in Lubbock ~ 806-793-3884

lazybutinlove


Chinese Laundry

adiaglow


Cutebride, eBay Vendor

FutureMs.Frazee


DSW

ladybugj

MrsMeg

piercetobe

Randysbride06

RJ31205

wedbliss5


David's Bridal

lazybutinlove


Elizabeth's Bridal, Hurst

MrsMeg


Francesca's

CaymanBound


Kohl's

RJ31205 - jewelry


MPort

JGarvey


Nine West

JGarvey


Sam Moon

AshleighG

angeldcf

CaymanBound

txqt

ladybugj

Randysbride06    

weardogbride

wedbliss5


StarDust Celebrations, Plano

CaymanBound

txqt


Target

GavinsGirlApril


www.affordable-bride.com

m_and_m


www.discountbridalshoes.com

Pfennigchen


www.dyeableshoesboutique.com

guaposparents


www.elizabethcaroline.com

m_and_m


www.jewelrybyclaudia.com

jccolyn


www.overstock.com

weardogbride


www.veilshop.com

GavinsGirlApril

JGarvey

mrshoover

piercetobe


www.veilsnmore.com

FutureMs.Frazee


Hair & Makeup

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Amy Seraphin, 214-458-8536

guaposparents (Hair)


Andrea Peters

Chair


Anne Geren

Eriksgal (Hair)


Avalon Salon & Spa, West Village

EBrad (Hair & Makeup-Andrea)


Borghese

mrs_alices (Makeup)


Chelsea Vaughn, 214-498-36340

mrs_alices (Makeup)


Courtney Jane Gorrell

Susan&Courtney

Courtney Phillips

MJohnsonEsq (Hair & Makeup)

Sundevil (Makeup)


Cynthia Day, 214-208-5337

CaymanBound (Makeup-Bridals)


Daired's Salon & Spa Pangea, Arlington

jenn4 (Hair-Carrie)


Elan Makeup Studio

g1nge (Hair & Makeup)


Erin Blair w/ Photovamp

brkngtraditions (E-Pics)

EricandJulie

Keels81

MonikaSC98

weardogbride (E-Pics)


Jagz Salon, Richland Hills

MrsMeg (Hair)


Jessica Mundy, 817-490-6266

gglovesjj (Makeup)


Katherine Franklin

BlondieT31 (Hair & Makeup)

JGarvey (Hair & Makeup)


Kelly Espinoza (Haute Facade)

Aluckybride2be


Kelly Schira

Kelly&Deven (Hair & Makeup)

pintoa (Makeup)


Luxe Salon, Plano

lynn-michelle (Hair-Amy Satar)


Lynn Eason

Eriksgal (Makeup)


MAC

MrsMeg (Bridals Makeup)


Marvilla, 214-871-6725

JennJ12345


Michi's Hair Design

MrsSandro


Ogle

RJ31205


Page Brady, 972-742-3743

m_and_m (Hair)


Salon Genesis, Colleyville

GavinsGirlApril (Hair-Vince)


Shear Pleasure Salon, Arlington

txqt (Hair-Cynthia Taylor)


Shelton's

JandC


Stephanie Dubose (Haute Facade)

ambrose (Hair & Makeup)

Betty_Baylor99 (Hair & Makeup)

brkngtraditions

K&J6-17-05 (Hair & Makeup)

Laura420 (Hair & Makeup)

lazybutinlove

Matt&Amber

mrgmdm (Hair & Makeup)

MrsOrr

Pfennigchen (Hair & Makeup)

smith2Bsoon

Stephane Oppenhuis, Collin Creek JC Penney Salon

ladybugj


Studio Artistry Makeup

M&RinTexas


Studio Image

guaposparents (Makeup)


Susie Gray

kekis


Toni&Guy-The Parks, 817-784-0922

AliceNP (Hair-Cristina)

CaymanBound (Hair for bridals-Rebecca Patterson)


Toni&Guy Hair Academy, Carrollton

mrs_alices (Hair)


Vangie, Spa Atelier Las Colinas

Randysbride06


Venus & Mars, 817-737-3433

jccolyn (Hair-Christy)


Invitations:

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Bloomies, 214-827-9713

jenn4


Carlson Crafts

sgreeniaus


Elizabeth's Bridal, Hurst

Eriksgal


Kline Engraving

JandC


KPDesigns

Keels81


Melissa Gaddis Simkulet

EBrad


Michael's

angeltex

guaposparents

lazybutinlove

m_and_m


Paper Capers (In Arlington -- Lincoln Square off Collins)

Chair


Paradise Cove, Grapevine

txqt


Party City

adiaglow

Betty_Baylor99

CaymanBound

christim73

JGarvey

kissmytiara

SusanW


Reave's Engraving

Susan&Courtney


Rexcraft

aimeesontobe


StarDust Celebrations, Plano

Betty_Baylor99


Susan Park Ryoo, 714-624-2283

Joshuasgirl


The Royal Details

allie&trav

Laura420

mrgmdm

pintoa


www.invitations4sale.com

kekis


www.invitationsbykarina.com

Irishbride37


www.invitingcreations.com

Pfennigchen


www.now-and-forever.com

brkngtraditions


www.paperelegance.com

piercetobe (Seventeen Fifty)


www.willowtreelane.com
www.invitingcreations.com

Pfennigchen


kekis

AliceNP


Calligraphers:

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Carmella Mazzarulli

EBrad

pintoa


Carol Freese

adiaglow


Heidi Cole, 972-355-8765 or 214-288-8981

aimeesontobe

CaymanBound

JennyNoel


Made by Carol

jccolyn


Printing & Miscellaneous Needs:

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Balloons by Design

guaposparents


dollarimprint.com

kekis


Kool Kegs, Arlington

pintoa


KwikTickets

Keels81 (STD's)


Stitches and Such

weardogbride

wedbliss5


Suzanne Roberts (Snider Plaza)

Susan&Courtney (Embroidered Guest Book)


The Royal Details

adiaglow (Programs)

ambrose (Ribbon Wands)

EBrad (Favor/Menu Cards & Programs)

JennyNoel (Programs, Maps, STDs, Place Cards)

Laura420 (STDs)

pintoa (STDs, Seating Chart, Wine Lists, Table Numbers, Thank You Signs)


Things Remembered

Susan&Courtney (GM, Usher, Houseparty gifts)


Wedding Maps Company

EBrad


Weddingwindow.com

Keels81 (wedding website)

www.ballarddesigns.com

Susan&Courtney (BM Totes)


www.envelopemall.com

mrshoover (DIY CD Favors)


www.freeweddingcameras.com

aj_wed


www.guestbookstore.com

ladybugj

Pfennigchen


www.irishweddingcatalog.com

Irishbride37 (Cake Topper)


www.mymms.com

kekis


www.paperandmore.com

aj_wed (DIY Invitation & Program Supplies)


www.sparklersonline.com

Susan&Courtney (Sparklers)


www.wrappersgalore.com

sunshinebaby (Favors)


Wedding Night & OOT Guest Hotels:

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Courtyard by Marriott, Plano

Betty_Baylor99 (OOT Guests)


Dallas Park Cities Hilton

EBrad (OOT Guests)


Hampton Inn and Suites, Dallas West End

wedbliss5 (OOT Guests)


Hampton Inn and Suites, Frisco

Betty_Baylor99 (OOT Guests)


Homewood Suites, Bedford

pintoa (OOT Guests)


Hotel Crescent Court

AshleighG (Wedding Night)

ladybugj (Wedding Night)


Hotel ZaZa, Uptown Dallas

JGarvey (Wedding Night)

MrsOrr (Wedding Night)

Susan&Courtney (Wedding Night)


Hyatt Regency, Dallas

AliceNP (Wedding Night)


Marriott Hotel in Legacy Towne Center, Plano

kissmytiara (Wedding Night)

SusanW (Wedding Night & OOT Guests)


Omni Mandalay, Las Colinas

adiaglow (Wedding Night)


Residence Inn, Cultural District

Keels81 (OOT Guests)


The Magnolia Hotel

Pazzi (Wedding Night)

wedbliss5 (Wedding Night)

Susan&Courtney (OOT Guests)


The Mansion at Turtle Creek

jenn4 (Wedding Night)


The Tribute Golf Club

Laura420 (Wedding Night)


Travel Agents:

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Apple Vacations

GavinsGirlApril


Gullivers Travel, Fort Worth

CaymanBound (Cindy McCoy)


Memory Maker Travel, Southlake

RJ31205 (Carleen Brown)

MrsSandro (Carleen Brown)


Tiki Trips by Dena McDonald, 214-373-1277

bridetobeams04


www.asunsetwedding.com

tantom7

www.beachbumvacation.com

Laura420 (Hayley)


BM Luncheon & Shower Locations:

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Breadwinners Cafe Uptown

marno


Dallas Arboretum Tea

rocketgrrl


Hackberry Creek Country Club

j-dubsgirl


Lavendou, Plano

allie&trav


Mimi's Cafe

dianasmom (Allen)

kissmytiara (Grapevine)

sublimekel (Lewisville)


Paperie & Co., Mockingbird Station

Joshuasgirl


Rufe Snow Antique Mall Tea Room

MrsMeg


Zodiac Room, Downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus

AimeeDyan






Picture Locations


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40th Floor Sky Lobby, Dallas Petroleum Club

Betty_Baylor99 (Bridals)


Bass Hall, Fort Worth

CaymanBound (Bridals)

JennJ12345 (Bridals)


Dallas Arboretum

geekbride28 (Bridals & E-Pics)

BlondieT31 (Bridals)

jenn4 (Bridals)

Lisaloy (E-Pics)

mer8180 (Bridals)

mrgmdm (Bridals)

mrs_alices (Bridals)

MrsMeg (Bridals)

Samantha&Rich (Bridals)


Deep Ellum

dangerkitty102 (E-Pics)


Downtown Dallas

piercetobe (E-Pics)


Downtown Fort Worth

JennJ12345 (Bridals)

JennyNoel (E-Pics)


Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

JennJ12345 (Bridals)

mrshoover (Bridals)

MrsMeg (E-Pics)

txqt (Bridals)


Henrietta Creek Orchard

NAP (Bridals)


JC Penney Portrait Studio

angeltex


Kimball Art Museum, Fort Worth

mrshoover (Bridals)


Lakeside Park, Park Cities

mrs_alices (Family Pics)


Las Colinas Canals

BlondieT31 (E-Pics)

CaymanBound (E-Pics)

christim73 (E-Pics)

g1nge (E-Pics)

JennyNoel (Bridals)

mrgmdm (E-Pics)

mrs_alices (E-Pics)

mrshoover (E-Pics)

MrsOrr (E-Pics)

Pfennigchen (E-Pics)

Samantha&Rich (E-Pics)

wedbliss5 (E-Pics)


Nasher Sculpture Center

NAP (E-Pics)


Parker Square,Flower Mound

mer8180 (Pre-Wedding Pics)


Plaza Hotel, Fort Worth

christim73 (Bridals)


Meyerson Symphony Center

ladybugj


Texas State Fair

dangerkitty102 (E-Pics)


Trammell Crow, Downtown Dallas

mcollinsunt (E-Pics)


Triana Studios

txqt (E-Pics)


Turtle Creek

jenn4 (E-Pics)

piercetobe (E-Pics)


Versailles Park, University Park

Laura420 (E-Pics)

Lisaloy (Bridals)


White Rock Lake

Kat&Brett (E-Pics)




HM Locations


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Here is a brief synopsis of some Caribbean destinations.

Antigua: This Caribbean jewel of an island boasts enough culture, action, and beaches - especially beaches- for you to discover something new every day. Antigua has 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. It is an exotic paradise where cooling breezes and warm hospitality ensure the perfect getaway. Enjoy a dazzling casino, watersports, a reef full of tropical fish, or a private moment for two…on sand so pure it casts a pinkish hue.

Aruba: One of the Caribbean's most popular islands, Aruba entices you by day with some of the most gorgeous white-sand beaches in the West Indies, some of the best wind surfing in the world, tennis and golf, and fabulous shopping, duty-free! The landscape is dotted with rocky deserts, secluded coves, windmills, and aquamarine vistas. Glorious sunsets give rise to lively casinos, discos and top-name entertainment, or a horse-drawn carriage ride around town to cool Caribbean rhythms.

The Bahamas: Find out for yourself why "it's better in the Bahamas!" With more than 700 islands and cays, some active, others quiet and romantic, the Bahamas offer you a variety of adventures on land and water. From scuba diving to parasailing and windsurfing to golf, waterskiing, seaside restaurants, fishing, and snorkeling, to shopping excursions, casino-hopping, or relaxing - there's something for everyone to enjoy

Barbados: This beautiful island paradise surrounds you with crystal-clear waters and golden sand coves. It is the easternmost island in the Caribbean, with quiet waters on the Caribbean side, and world class surfing on the Atlantic side. Besides a wide assortment of watersports, enjoy golf and tennis, delectable cuisine (including fly fish), fun-filled nightlife, warm, friendly people with a British flair, and some of the best bands in the Caribbean.

Bermuda: Discover the natural beauty and classic British charm of Bermuda. Enriched by protective coral reefs and miles of pink-sand beaches, the warmth of Bermuda is perfect for quick getaways to extended honeymoons. Enjoy world-class golf and tennis, rent a motor scooter to travel through the picturesque towns and countryside enhanced with the aroma of exotic floral gardens, or sip your favorite beverage on an English pub's harborside terrace.

Bonaire: The "island of flamingos" is not only surrounded by coral reef-it is a reef itself with some of the best diving in the Western Hemisphere. Diving and snorkeling are spectacular-without going far from shore. One of the "ABC" islands, Bonaire lies only 50 miles from Caracas, Venezuela. At Bonaire's beaches, sand is available in pink, white or black. Because of its charming island atmosphere and easygoing people, Bonaire has earned its reputation as the friendliest island in the Caribbean.

British Virgin Islands: Come as you are to the B.V.I.-bathing suits and bare feet are encouraged, if not required! These islands are a sailor's dream, strung out along Sir Francis Drake Channel, with year round soft breezes blowing across almost every shade of blue ocean. You'll find exotic flora and fauna, as well as fabulous diving and fishing sites. Some of the more popular of the inhabited islands are Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Beef Island, Peter and Jost Van Dyke. If you desire a peaceful, relaxing vacation, the British Virgin Islands may be your private paradise.

Cayman Islands: Visitors find Grand Cayman to be absolutely beautiful and charming place to relax. It is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs, so divers can take home lasting impressions of spectacular sea life and remarkable underwater shipwrecks. This prosperous island is home to fine restaurants and shops, world-class resorts and condos, golf, and miles of powdery white beaches to relax on - together.

Curacao: The superb diving, snorkeling and water sports whet your appetite for fun on dry land, including exciting casino and entertainment nightlife. Willemstad, the capitol, was designed by early Dutch settlers as a tropical miniature Holland and today is one of the most picturesque and colorful of Caribbean cities. Get away from the crowds and enjoy the tranquility of Curacao.

Dominica: is an untouched paradise waiting to be explored. Dominica's natural beauty is breathtaking. You'll find more than 17,000 acres of rain forests, crater lakes, cascading waterfalls, sandy beaches, hot mineral streams, bubbling pools of mud, volcanic cones and a natural underwater world. Shop in the markets, go hiking, sportfishing, scuba diving or snorkeling. Dominican Republic: This natural beauty is one of the best values in the Caribbean. It has it all! Enjoy pristine beaches with sparkling blue bands of ocean in the resort areas of Punta Cana, La Romana, and Puerto Plata. There are a variety of all-inclusive resorts that allow you to put your wallet in your safe, and worry only about pleasing your special someone. The entertainment, casinos, watersports, golf, and friendly locals will tempt you to return for many anniversary trips.

Grenada: For a truly relaxing Caribbean vacation with just the right seasoning of adventure, sports and nightlife, try the "Isle of Spice"…the lovely island paradise of Grenada. Swim in the center of an extinct volcano, or enjoy the beautiful white sandy beaches.

Guadeloupe: It's West Indian name means "island of beautiful waters" - most notably a trio of waterfalls towering 300 feet, and outstanding beaches with rocky cliffs that shelter sandy coves. Guadeloupe also has a world-class reputation for its delicious French & Creole cuisine, made all the more memorable by its' Old World atmosphere.

Jamaica: Jamaica is a Caribbean experience that offers more than the usual sun, sand, sea, and every kind of watersport. Reggae and rastafari add a unique blend of vibrance, culture and character. Montego Bay bustles with exciting nightlife, shops & restaurants, and breathtaking sandy beaches. In the Ocho Rios area you'll find lush tropical vegetation, championship golf, and a cascading orchestra of waterfalls rushing to meet white sand beaches. Negril is your beach hideaway with a "laid back" spirit. You'll find outdoor music parks, a seven-mile white sand beach, caves to dive or swim in, and everyone's favorite: red sunsets. Hopefully, you'll return from Jamaica with the best souvenir- a little bit of the carefree and laid-back attitude of the natives.

Martinique: is fashionably French. The island offers visitors everything from mountains and plush rain forests to beautiful white-sand beaches, tropical flora, and spectacular golf. Take advantage on the great buys on genuine French imports. The entire island seduces you with its' natural beauty dressed in French savoire faire.

Mayan Riviera: (Mexico's Caribbean) This sunny coast stretching south of Cancun to Tulum has it all. White sandy beaches, coral reefs, Mayan ruins, and magnificent resorts to rustic getaways, on the blue-green Caribbean. Enjoy exotic all-inclusive resorts in the jungle, on the ocean, with every amenity - just a short drive from easy to reach Cancun airport. The area offers snorkeling, diving, hammock swaying, floating down underground rivers, swimming in beautiful coves, and local entertainment. Playa del Carmen has restaurants & open-air shops along the waterfront. Cozumel is just a 45 minute ferry ride away. The Mayan Riviera is an ideal destination for vacationers who love the outdoors & tranquility.

Puerto Rico: Experience an exciting blend of American and Latin culture. San Juan, one of the best preserved Spanish colonial cities, features fabulous beachfront hotels and glittering resorts just minutes away. Your days will be filled with sun and choices…watersports or beachcombing? Sightseeing or championship golf? Top off your evening dining experience with a visit to pulsating discos…dazzling casinos…or an evening of counting stars on the beach with your special someone.

St. Kitts / Nevis: This twin-island nation paradise is quickly becoming one of the newest "in-spots" of international vacationers. St. Kitts offers gorgeous black sand beaches and a flurry of activity, from world-class golf to the excitement of the casinos and endless sightseeing. The two islands are separated only by a 2 mile wide channel - but the attitude is miles apart. Relaxation is the key on Nevis. It's so pleasant, you almost hate to talk about it-and let the secret out.

St. Lucia: One visit to St. Lucia and you'll fall in love with the natural beauty of the rain forests, mountains, and beaches, the sounds of steel bands and reggae, and the island people in this tropical paradise. Just offshore, you can dive into an underwater world rich with coral reefs and dazzling marine life. You'll find world-class resorts here.

St. Maarten / St. Martin: Enjoy a vacation that's half-Dutch, half-French, and totally Caribbean. Your biggest priority here is relaxing on the magnificent white sand beaches and playing your favorite water and land sports. Duty free shopping is a must on both sides, with charming open-air terraces to enjoy lunch by the sea. Top off your evening with a gourmet dinner, fun and dancing in the nightclubs, or try your luck at the action packed casinos.

St. Vincent / Grenadines: St. Vincent has some of the world's best sailing waters. Its' rugged coastline is dotted with black sand beaches, a fleet of charter yachts, and relaxed West Indian style hotels. Hikers & divers will find St. Vincent spectacular. The Grenadines have white coral sand beaches, bird sanctuaries, and crystalline blue water for snorkeling. You'll find luxury resorts, and others offering the serenity of an "untouched" paradise.

Trinidad / Tobago: Trinidad is home to hundreds of species of birds, orchids, and butterflies. It bustles with sophisticated restaurants, shopping centers, and an active nightlife. Tobago is a great place to doze in a hammock, snorkel on a reef or sip rum punch at sunset. Below the ocean surface, divers will find canyons, tunnels, caves, and the world's largest known coral basin.

Turks and Caicos Islands: Delight in the unspoiled beaches and clear waters. This is a quiet, island retreat where you can "get away from it all." Lying at the end of the Bahamas chain is over 200 miles of deserted stretches of ivory sand beaches surrounded by coral reefs and aquamarine sea. Evenings are generally low-key, with great dining, local entertainment and casinos.

U S Virgin Islands - St. Thomas / St. John / St. Croix: America's Caribbean paradise is a mixture of azure seas, romance, soft white sands, watersports galore, and lots of fun. Each Island has it's own personality. More than two-thirds of St. John is undisturbed jungle, where nature lovers and adventurers can roam freely, or enjoy a popular underwater snorkeling trail. The bustle and excitement of St. Thomas is famous for duty free shopping and fabulous beaches. The capital, Charlotte Amalie, is a popular cruise port. In St. Croix, rolling hills fringe historic towns touched by ancestral Danish roots. All three islands offer varied culinary delights, from Danish smorgasbord to fast food to West Indian specialties.


Now for a little information on your favorites Knotties' HM destinations.


Big Island, Hawaii-Maunakea Resort

Sundevil


Cabo San Lucas, Casa del Mar

Susan&Courtney


Carnival Cruise Lines

angeldcf

MrsMeg


Fiji-Denarau Sheraton

EBrad


Grand Cayman-Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa

CaymanBound


Nevis-Hermitage

Pfennigchen


Ocho Rios, Jamaica-Jamaica Inn

SusanW


Orlando, Florida

christim73


Paris, France

piercetobe


Playa del Carmen-Aventura Spa Palace

Chair

gigimarie


Playa del Carmen-Riu Palace

allie&trav

GavinsGirlApril


Puerto Rico-At Wind Chimes Inn

jenn4


Riviera Maya-El Dorado Seaside Suites

adiaglow


Riviera Maya-Xpu Ha Palace

Cheryl&Kyle

Laura420


Rome-Boscolo Exedra

pintoa


St. John, British Virgin Islands-The Westin

Eriksgal


St. Lucia-Sandals Halcyon

ladybugj


St. Lucia-Sandals Regency

JennJ12345

Wedbliss5


St. Lucia-Ti Kaye

aimeesontobe


Sydney, Australia-The Four Seasons

EBrad


Tortola, British Virgin Islands-Sugar Mill Hotel

jenn4




Song Lists:


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AimeeDyan:

Seating of Families - "Mountain Spring" by Barrage

Call to Celebration - "In This Very Room"

Processional - "One Hand, One Heart"

Entrance of the Bride - "Bridal Chorus"

Duet - "I Could Not Ask For More"

Solo during candlelighting - "All Love Can Be" Congregational hymn during candlelighting - "Great is Thy Faithfulness"

Recessional - "At Last"


ambrose:

Father/Daughter: Opening with the theme to WonderWoman but really dancing to I can't take my eyes off of you by Frankie Valli

First Dance: Fields of Gold by Sting

Wedding Party Dance: What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

Cake Cutting (Bride's cake): Ice Cream by Sarah M.

Cake Cutting (Groom's cake): How sweet it is

Grand Entrance: Theme to Indiana Jones

Seating of the Families and Lighting of the Candles by the Mom's: On Wings of Song by Mendelssohn

Processional: Canon in D by Pachelbel

Bride's Processional: Trumpet Voluntary by Clark

Lighting of the Unity Candle: Dance of the Blessed Spirits by Gluck

Recessional: Concerto for Two Trumpets in B by Vivaldi


anna78:

Introduction: Smashmouth - "I'm a Believer"

First Dance: Kenny Rogers - "Lady"

Parent Dance: Beatles - "In My Life"

Anniversary Dance: "Remeber When"

Bouquet Toss: Ted Nugent - "Cat Scratch Fever"

Garter Toss: ZZ Top - "Leggs"

Grand Exit: AC/DC - "Highway to Hell"


BlondeAg:

Parents: Canon in D

Bridesmaids and Bride: Trumpet Voluntary

First Dance: Your Song - Elton John

Father/Daughter: My Girl


bridetobeams04:

Intro: Get the Party Started - Pink

First Dance: Family Man - Pat Green

Bridal Party: Hey Ya - Outkast

Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Dance: Have I Told you Lately - Rod Stewart

Cake Cutting: Sugar Sugar - Archies

Bouquet Toss: Naughty Girl - Beyonce

Garter Toss: Hot in Heere - Nelly

Last Dance: Wonderful - Eric Clapton


ciarrai1004:

Father/Daughter Dance - In My Arms (Mark Wills)

First Dance - I Love the Way You Love Me

Unity Candle - Irish Wedding Song


g1nge:

Before the Ceremony:

"As the Deer"

"Canon in D" - Pachelbel

Grandparents: "Air from Water Music" - Handel

Parents and Attendant's Processional: "Trumpet Voluntary" - Clarke

Bride's Entrance: "Bridal Chorus" - Wagner

Unity Candle: "All I Ask of You" - Phantom of the Opera

After Hands Reading: "Holding Hands" - Steve Green

Recessional: "Wedding March" - Mendelssohn

Slow Dance Songs:

"When You Love Someone" - Bryan Adams

"This I Swear" - Nick Lachey

"Amazed" - Lonestar

"Hace Cuanto he Dicho que Te Amo" - Emilio Navaira

"By Your Side" - Sade

"Always" - Atlantic Star

"Someone Like You" - Van Morrison

"Can I Have This Dance" - Anne Murray

Fast Dance Song: "Ready for the Good Times" - Shakira

Slide Show Songs:

"Unforgettable"

"Beautiful Boy"

"Love to Love You Baby"

"When I Fall in Love"

Introductions: "Conga" - Gloria Estefan

First Dance: "Tu Robaste Mi Corazon" - Emilio/Selena

Dinner Music: "Endless Love"

Cake Cutting Songs:

"64" - Beatles

"Sugar, Sugar" - The Archies

Father/Daughter Dance: "In My Daughter's Eyes" - Martina McBride

Anniversary Dance: "Just the Way You Are" - Billy Joel

Wedding Party Dance: "Unforgettable" - Nat King Cole

Just Because: "Let's Get It Started" - The Black-Eyed Peas

Bouquet Toss Songs:

"Sex and the City Theme Song"

"This One's for the Girls" - Martina McBride

Garter: "Mission Impossible Theme Song"

Guests Leaving: "Little Less Conversation" - Elvis

Last Dance: "Love of My Life" - Brickman/Smith


KevinsBride04:

Entrance: Beautiful Day (U2)

First dance: My Best Friend (Tim McGraw)

Father/Daughter: I Hope You Dance (Leann Womack)

Anniversary dance: What a Wonderful World

Cake: How Sweet it is to be Loved by You

Bouquet: Wishin' and Hopin'

Garter: Mission Impossible Theme and Let's Get it On

Last dance: I've Had the Time of My Life


ladybugJ:

Prelude:

"Romance for Violin & Piano" – Robert Schumann

"Air on the G string" – J.S. Bach

"Arioso" – J.S. Bach

"Concerto Grosso in G" – A. Corelli

"Lasia Ch'io Pianga" - Handel

"Prelude in C" – J.S. Bach

"Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" – J.S. Bach

"Four Seasons-Largo" – Vivaldi

Wedding party entrance: "To Take, To Hold" - Yanni

Bride's entrance: "In the Morning Light" - Yanni

Congregation sang "Amazing Grace"

Unity Candle: "The Prayer" - Carole Bayer Sager, David Foster

Quintet sang "The Lord Bless You and Keep You"

Recessional: "Ode to Joy" - Ludwig Van Beethoven

First dance: "L-O-V-E" - Nat King Cole

Mother & Son/Father & Daughter Dance: "What a Wonderful World" - Louis Armstrong

Bouquet toss: "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" - Cyndi Lauper

Garter Toss: "Macho Man" - Village People

Last dance: "Kind and Generous" - Natalie Merchant


m_and_m:

Procession: Pachelbel's "Canon in D"

Bride's Entrance: George Winston's "Joy"

Recessional: "Linus and Lucy" from The Charlie Brown Suite

Signing of the License: "Wishin' and Hopin'" covered by my girl Ani DiFranco

Cake Cutting: "How Sweet It Is"

First Dance: "Yellow" by Coldplay

Dancing with Daddy: "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac (original studio version)


mrgmdm:

Seating of grandparents: "Moon River"

Seating of mothers and candle lighting: "As Time Goes By"

BM processional: "Canon in D Major"

Unity candle: "Ave Maria"


mrshoover:

Parents-Come Away with Me (Norah Jones)

BM & GM-This I Swear (Nick Lachey)

Bride-Crazy (Pat Green)

Unity Candle-When You Say Nothing at All (Alison Krause)

Exit-Beautiful Day (U2)

Reception Entrance-I Did It (Dave Matthews Band)

First Dance-The Man in Love with You (George Strait)

Father/Daughter-Then They Do (Trace Adkins)

Mother/Son-I Hope You Dance(LeeAnn Womack)

Cake Cutting-Ice Cream(Sarah MacLachlan)

Garter-I'm A Slave For You (Britney Spears)

Bouquet Toss-Hey Ladies (Beastie Boys)

Last Dance-Close Enough to Perfect (Alabama)


musiclady:

Parents: The Rose (Bette Midler)

Bridesmaids: Canon in D

Bride: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Solo: The Prayer

Recessional: As Time Goes By (from Casablanca)

First Dance: At Last (Etta James)

RJ31205

Ceremony Music: A Day to Remember CD: A day to remember

Mothers/Grandmothers: "Wachet Auf" - Bach

Groomsmen/Bridesmaids: "Falling in Love" - Tim & Ryan O'Neill

Bride: supposed to be "Reminiscent Joy" - Tim & Ryan O'Neill

Special Music sung by friend: "I will be Here" by Steven Curtis Chapman

Recessional: "Music for a Found Harmonium"

Reception: Various Sinatra/Etta James etc stuff by HS Jazz Ensemble


robsgirl091303:

Processional: "Canon in D" by Pachelbel

Bride's processional: "Trumpet Voluntary" by Clark

Introduction: "It had to be you" by Harry Connick, Jr.

First dance: "Amazed" by Lone Star

Father/Daughter: "Father and Daughter" by Paul Simon

Last dance: "Come Away with Me" Norah Jones




Day-Of Emergency Kits


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Tip: If you have someone who wants a job in your wedding, put them in charge of your emergency kit. --- dfwmom


Kim&Jim:

--- Velcro (white and black)
--- Safety Pins
--- Powder
--- Sewing Kit
--- Snacks
--- Camera
--- Stain Remover Wipes

mrs_alices:

--- Extra Pantyhose and Black Socks
--- Shoe Polish
--- Deodorant and Body Powder
--- Small sewing kit should include black and white thread (don’t forget specific colors of the bridal party dresses), fabric tape, needles, and safety pins
--- Dental Floss
--- Toothbrush
--- Toothpaste
--- Clear Nail Polish (for nylon runs)
--- Same-Color Nail Polish (for quick touch-ups)
--- Nail File
--- Nail Glue
--- Nail Polish Remover
--- Hairspray
--- Bobby Pins
--- Brush and Comb
--- Eye Makeup
--- Pressed Powder
--- Lipstick
--- Non-Allergic Makeup Remover
--- Cotton Swabs
--- Cotton Balls
--- Tissues
--- Tweezers
--- Perfume
--- Breath Mints
--- Power bars
--- Crackers
--- Pretzels
--- Aspirin
--- Antacid/Pepto-Bismol
--- Band-aids
--- Smelling Salts
--- Stain Removal Wipes
--- Club Soda
--- Baby Wipes
--- Umbrellas
--- Sanitary napkins
--- Tampons

Obtained from Internet by mrs_alices

--- Small Sewing Kit
--- Aspirin/Tylenol
--- $20
--- Coins
--- Visine
--- Tweezers
--- Touch-up Make-Up
--- Safety Pins
--- Straight Pins
--- Small Scissors
--- Small Can of Hair Spray
--- Extra Buttons
--- Hair Pins
--- Tissue
--- Cotton Balls
--- Cotton Swabs
--- Band-Aids
--- Small Snacks (i.e. crackers, granola bars, dried fruit, etc.)
--- Breath Mints
--- Small Bottle of Water
--- Brush/Comb
--- Disposable Camera
--- Small Portable Mirror
--- Travel Size Bottle of Bride’s Favorite Perfume
--- Hand Lotion
--- Dental Floss
--- Crazy Glue
--- Touch-Up Nail Polish
--- Clear Nail Polish
--- Nail File
--- Nail Clippers
--- Extra Panty Hose
--- Extra Suitable Pair of Earrings for the Bride
--- Extra Earring Backs
--- Local Taxi Company Phone Number
--- List of Wedding Vendors and Phone Numbers
--- Cell Phone Numbers of Wedding Party and Family
--- Baby Wipes
--- Shoe Polish
--- Scotch Tape
--- Corsage Pins
--- Chalk (to cover last minute smudges on gown)
--- Sedatives
--- Hem Tape
--- Spot Remover
--- Matches
--- Wrinkle Out Spray
--- Straws (for the bride to sip something to drink without smudging lipstick)
--- Smelling Salts
--- Sanitary Supplies
--- Handkerchief




WR FAQ


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1. When should I order and mail my invitations?

Invitations should be mailed to your guests at least 6 weeks prior to the wedding date. Ordering should take place 5-7 weeks prior to mailing. RSVP cards should be due back 4 weeks prior to the wedding date. --- JGarvey


2. Is it okay if my mother/step-father/brother/friend walks me down the aisle?

Yes. Take this opportunity to honor someone special in your life. --- sunshinebaby


3. What are some good web sites to check out for BM gifts?

These sites come recommended by MrsDallas04:

www.bellabridesmaid.com

www.bpurebody.com

www.horchow.com

www.redenvelope.com

www.turqbridal.com

www.vivandingrid.com





Welcome to DFW


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Whether you are visiting DFW for the first time or you just find yourself looking for something "different" to do, here are some links to get you started.

City of Dallas

City of Fort Worth

Dallas Citysearch

Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau

Dallas Observer

DFW Airport

Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau

Guidelive




DFW Home Builders:


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Ashton Woods Homes

kjd1028


Beazer Homes

rdw012675


Choice Homes

jccolyn

sumrdream


David Weekley Homes

geekbride28


Darling Homes

busy-bEEs


D.R. Horton Homes

anna78

MrsMeg


Emerald Homes

m_and_m


Lennar Homes

SavageBride05


Mercedes Homes

ErinMTaylor


Michael Holguin Homes

ambrose


Newmark Homes

joshsbabe


Pulte Homes

Eriksgal


Ryland Homes

jeffsgirljulie

jules573

kjd1028


Standard Pacific Homes

lauren&matt


Sycamore Homes

TxTeacher


The Owner/Builder Network

brkngtraditions




DFW Movers:


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AB Moving

Mrs.Gage


Bear Moving Company, Mesquite

Mrs.Gage


Firehouse Movers

futuremwt


Garrett Transportation

Kelly&Deven


Liberty Moving, Richardson

Pfennigchen




DFW OB/GYNs:


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Dr. Adrienne Specker
Harris Southwest, Fort Worth

mrshoover


Dr. Amy Martin, Dallas

jenn4


Dr. Audrey Graham
Baylor Dallas

Mrs.Gage


Dr. Barrett Atkins
Medical Clinic of North Texas, Arlington
817-277-5266

brkngtraditions


Dr. Carla Hicks, North Richland Hills

FW05Bride


Dr. Courtney Trylovich
Plano Presbyterian

kjd1028


Dr. Dawnette Peppler, Arlington
1001 N. Waldrop Dr. #505
817-277-9415

RJ31205


Dr. Dias, Arlington

lisa&andy


Dr. Elise Harper, Frisco

KevinsBride04


Dr. Ellen Parrill
Medical Clinic of North Texas, Arlington
817-277-5266

CaymanBound


Dr. Frances Crites, Dallas (75 & Walnut Hill)

ladybugJ


Dr. Gary Donovitz, Arlington
817-467-7474

Mrs_Hall

soontobeka


Dr. Hassan, Las Colinas

g1nge


Dr. Howell
Harris Southwest, Fort Worth

bridetobeams04


Dr. Kathryn Wood, Frisco

jules573


Dr. Kerry Neal
Comprehensive Woman's Healthcare
Baylor Grapevine

lootie2shoes


Dr. Lionel Reiman
Plano

AshleighG


Dr. Lori Halderman
North Central Women's Center, McKinney

kehaydon


Dr. Margaret Walter
Esters Family Medical, Irving

aj_wed


Dr. Marlene Diaz, Plano

allie&trav


Dr. Monica Popov, Denton

mcollinsunt

mrgmdm


Dr. Patrick Allen, North Richland Hills and Fort Worth (Basswood Blvd.)

angeltex


Dr. Powers
Northlake OB/GYN
Medical City Dallas

lootie2shoes


Dr. Rebecca Roberts
Baylor Grapevine

NAP


Dr. Rister, Waco

tantom7


Dr. Sylvie Paroski
Trinity Flower Mound

Eriksgal


Dr. Tracy Elliott
Central Women's Care, Frisco
4401 Coit Rd. #205
972-377-6553

m_and_m


Dr. Tracy D. Hays
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
1311 N. Washington Avene
214-824-2563

sr


Dr. Tricia Shimer
Presbyterian Allen Hospital, Allen

jeffsgirljulie

Kel1002


Dr. Veronica Villaba, Las Colinas

robsgirl091303


Omega OB/GYN, Mansfield

mattsbride2006




DFW Fur Lovin'


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Adopting a furry friend is an important decision that should never be taken lightly. If you would like to rescue your next pet, take a look at your local animal shelter first. Those animals have only a short time for you to find them before they are destroyed. If you have no luck at your local shelter, click here for a listing of no-kill rescue groups located around the Metroplex.


The 10 Commandments for Responsible Pet Owners

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me - it is crucial for my well being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment. I HAVE ONLY YOU!

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll NEVER forget it.

7. Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or un-cooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart may be getting old and weak.

9. Take care of me when I get old. You too, will grow old.

10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch it" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for ME if you are there. Remember, I love you.