Having DJ’d hundreds of weddings in the Houston area, there is a wide variety of songs that have made the 'Top Ten' cut for this precious dance, according to DJ Dave. (We are positive veteran DJ Dave has heard them all!) Below is a list of what's on this DJ's popular wedding playlist. One thing is clear, each song has a special meaning to the bride and her dad.
Choosing a Father-Daughter song can prove to be a difficult task. DJ Dave Productions, a mobile DJ Entertainment and Lighting Company in the Houston area, suggests that the Father-Daughter song chosen has a special meaning to both the bride and her father and the song reflects the love that they share towards each other. Having DJ’d hundreds of weddings in the Houston area, there is a wide variety of songs that have made the 'Top Ten' cut for this precious dance, according to DJ Dave. (We are positive veteran DJ Dave has heard them all!) Below is a list of what's on this DJ's popular wedding playlist. One thing is clear, each song has a special meaning to the bride and her dad. 1. Amos Lee's "Sweet Pea" 2. Loudon Wainwright III's "Daughter" 3. Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine" 4. The Temptations' "My Girl" 5. Stevie Wonder's "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" 6. Heartland's "I Loved Her First" 7. Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl" 8. Billy Joel's "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" 9. Time McGraw's "My Little Girl" 10. Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely"
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We are so excited to share with you the details of this Gatsby inspired wedding from Only Once Images! I am so in love with the vintage feel of the bride's gown + hair and the romantic vibe of the whole event. Photography: Only Once Images
Looking for that perfect gift for your bridesmaids? Have you come across the same ideas over and over? Consider us your personal assistant! Here are six ideas we found exclusively for you that we are sure you haven't pinned or bookmarked. Check out these unique gift ideas for your unique girls... Then follow our Bridesmaid board on Pinterest for more inspiration! Photo via OneWed 1. Macaron trinket boxes Bring a little bit of Paris to your wedding party with these trinket boxes made to look like French-inspired macarons - thin, flavorful meringue cookies that are sandwiched together with some kind of filling. The macaron wedding trend is quite popular and we bet these trinket boxes will be, too. You could also include a piece of jewelry inside. Photo via Birchbox 2. Birchbox Gift Subscription Give your bridesmaids a Birchbox year subscription, and they’ll receive a gift from you once a month for an entire year! Each month, five new deluxe beauty samples arrive packaged beautifully for them to try out. What girl wouldn’t love this? Photo via Etsy 3. Personalized Hangers Talk about a gift they can use over and over again. These customized hangers are a best selling bridesmaid gift, and for good reason. We love this idea for a gift for your maids. It makes for great photos with their dresses, too! Check them out on Etsy. Photo via TheWeddingMile 4. Custom Clutches Design your own bridesmaid clutches from Jenna Lou Designs. Choose from over a hundred fabrics and many different sizes and designs. What a special gift for your girls to receive - something you personally designed for them! See this idea and more on The Wedding Mile. Photo via Etsy 5. Monogrammed Button Down Shirts Surprise your maids the day of the wedding with these comfortable monogrammed shirts they can get ready in. Truly a gift they can use again, every girl needs a go-to, oversized shirt they can get dolled up in for years to come. Not to mention, they are adorable in photos! Find them on Etsy. 6. Infinity Rings A gift they can cherish forever and one that has a special message; these infinity rings say "Our friendship is forever." These would also be perfect for a mother's gift or mother of the groom. These "forever" rings start at only $15. Find them on Etsy or Luulla. Which of these gift ideas did you find unique? What bridesmaid idea have you found to add to our list? This adorable couple from The Woodlands, Texas chose a bright green + yellow wedding at the Wildflower Barn just outside Austin. All the cute details - like the handmade desserts from Frost Bake Shoppe - and the backdrop of wildflowers display the offbeat style of the couple. The wedding was photographed by Jennifer Weems Photography. Photographer: Jennifer Weems Photography / Venue: The Wildflower Barn / Dessert + Cake: Frost Bake Shoppe / Wedding Planner: Save the Date - TX / Floral Designer: Wildchild Designs Congratulations to Rebecca Sherman, floral design artist with The Blooming Idea, for winning the title at the 2013 Texas Cup Competition. Rebecca was the 2013 Houston Cup winner and went on to represent Allied Florists of Houston at the Texas Cup. Michael McCarthy also received Honorable Mention. The Texas Cup is an annual floral design competition showcasing unique and innovative design within the floral industry throughout Texas. Floral designers compete in the many categories including Best Wedding Bouquet. Floral designs are judged on creativity, balance, depth and color, among many other criteria. Located in The Woodlands, Texas, The Blooming Idea's floral designers are skilled in creating all types of bridal bouquets: specializing in the popular hand-tied bouquet styles that appear to have been freshly-picked from the garden. They have been voted best local flower shop three years in a row. Check out this award-winning team today for all your wedding flower needs. We love our local talent! The Blooming Idea 8008 Ashlane Way The Woodlands, TX 77382 phone: (281) 465-4288 Alright ladies! It's time to grab your date book and your best maids because the next few months are jam packed with important nuptial planning events you will not want to miss! Brickhouse Bridal Martina Liana Trunk Show - July 26-27 Martina Liana is global glamour for bridal couture. These gorgeous couture gowns have fantastic fit, innate attention to detail and stunning silhouettes. Using luxurious fabrics adorned with Swarovski Crystal and Diamante embellishments, you will walk down the aisle with a feeling of royalty. Receive a 10% discount on all Martina Liana gowns during this Houston-Exclusive trunk show. Call to schedule your appointment 281.681.3430! Deer Lake Lodge Open House, July 28 You can have a destination wedding right here in Montgomery County! This gorgeous organic spa + resort just opened it doors is one of the newest venues in the area. You can tour the venue as well as meet with 12 vendors. Cypress Chateau Open House, July 28 from 11 am - 3 pm. Meet Houston's top vendors, enjoy entertaining music, gourmet food, exquisite wedding cakes, tours and fabulous door prizes. April Sound Open House, August 4, 1 p.m. to 6 pm Tour the gorgeous waterfront April Sound Country Club and meet many local vendors. We will be there! Amber Springs Bridal Garage Sale, August 12 from 5-8 p.m. Are you a bride who loves a great deal? If so, you do not want to miss the Amber Spring's Bridal Garage Sale. Enjoy a delicious dinner served by Chef Raoul and browse over 250 former brides wedding wares. The event is Free, just be sure to RSVP. We love the soft, ruffled appearance of carnations and the endless color options of the variegated carnation make it even more appealing. Lara Zolton of LZ Floral Design loves making wedding days beautiful with flowers. She creates her amazing designs in her studio located in Old Town Spring. Visit her website or follow her on Facebook for even more loveliness! The wedding of Doctor Tara Pandya + Doctor David Gras was a purple and pink paradise! The beautiful photos by Memories by Maryanne captured the bride in many breathtaking views - from her bridal suite overlooking The Woodlands Waterway to her gorgeous ceremony and reception held at Ashton Gardens in North Houston. The reception was all about the bride's Indian culture with Bollywood music and good eats! Photography: Memories by Maryanne Photography / Venues: Woodlands Waterway Marriott / Ashton Gardens / Hair + Makeup: Ali Lanning of Beauty by Ali / Submitted via Two Bright Lights If you are looking for the perfect flower for your vintage wedding, be sure to add some antique hydrangeas to your list. They are gorgeously hand-tinted for that antique look and are absolutely stunning. Lara Zolton of LZ Floral Design loves making wedding days beautiful with flowers. She creates her amazing designs in her studio located in Old Town Spring. Visit her website or follow her on Facebook for even more loveliness! Guests were greeted and welcomed in to sample treats, like cookie cake and blueberry muffins with a crumble topping, while Edit, Dream Cakes owner, showed off her newly renovated, boutique-style cake shop and talked about the big things happening with her bakery business. As I chatted with Edit before the grand opening event, I noticed one thing. She stays busy. And she loves it! She never loses that smile and she always has time to talk with customers. Actually, the reason for expanding her store was exactly that - because she wanted more space for her brides and customers. From custom wedding cake orders to bridal shows/events and specialty dessert orders, her small staff is always busy in the kitchen baking their famous cakes and treats from stratch. Which is another thing she emphasized to me... her ingredients are natural! The grand opening event was a two-in-one celebration as I learned that Edit's husband is the new owner of Bridlewood Country Store, in the Conoco gas station, which is in the same shopping center as Dream Cakes. DJ Dave Productions had music set up at the event and local vendors got in on the fun with raffle drawings that included free gas, gift cards, dessert and more. Dream Cakes - The Bakery Dream Cakes is expanding! In the coming months, the store will extend to include a walk-in bakery where all kinds of yummy things can be purchased on a daily basis. This got me really excited as I am a huge fan of Edit's cake balls. (I may or may not have some sitting in my fridge right now.) The cake shop in Conroe will have scones, specialty cookies, pies, cookie cake bites with icing, cupcakes - among other things. Stop by and check it out and tell her Woodlands Bride sent you! Dream Cakes, Inc. 16062 Bridlewood, Conroe, TX 77384 (on FM-1488) Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Email Facebook Twitter |