D Magazine "Bridal Buzz" Feature!

Exciting News!

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One of our lovely couples was recently featured in the very exclusive "Bridal Buzz" section of the D Magazine website. The story includes beautiful pictures of the wedding day and all of the gorgeous details. This was a very fun wedding to be involved with because the bride and groom were both very passionate TCU fans, so we were able to incorporate a lot of purple pride in the details to make it all their own!

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We love that every wedding is different, and they each say so much about the bride and groom. Perfecting the details to personalize your event is something we take seriously! We will discuss your ideas, passions, hobbies, and interests, then collaborate them all together to produce an event that is 100% YOU.

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Here are some great pictures from the feature & see below for the link to the full article...

Allow us to help with the details of your special day so it can be uniquely and fabulously *yours*.

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Click here to see the feature of our lovely bride and groom!

A Grand Exit!

There is nothing more exciting than the grand entrance of the bride when she takes her first step down the aisle. The energy of the whole room is shifted, first at the bride to see how glowingly beautiful she looks on the most cherished day of her life to date, then to the groom to get a glimpse at his reaction, then back at the bride for the rest of her trek down the aisle. It's a moment of awe for all guests, and can completely set the tone of the wedding. So, naturally, everyone tends to prepare for this magical moment with careful song selection, ample photographers positioned in strategic locations, and perfect timing of all elements to ensure a flawless departure for the bride as she walks down the aisle in her last moments before becoming a Mrs.
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...But what about the departure of the bride and groom after the day concludes? Now, this is something that tends to be an afterthought.... but WHY? A grand exit is just as memorable, if not more, than the grand entrance. This is the last memory that your guests will have of your wedding day and, if executed properly, it can make for some incredible photos that you will adore forever!

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Sure, you're thinking... all I need to do is buy a couple hundred sparklers, bird seed, bubbles, or rose petals and the guests will know what to do from there... how hard can it really be to coordinate an exit?!

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{This where things start to unravel.}

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You would think that your guests will know what to do when they are handed these objects, but if they do not receive direction, timing, and a proper position, the end result will be a very sub par use of your props for an incredibly anticlimactic ending to your magical night. Coordinating 100+ people to do a specific action at a specific time can end up in chaos if it is not handled with the right amount of authority and organization (especially when the guests have enjoyed the open bar all evening, and they want nothing more than to play with the sparklers or bubbles as soon as possible)!

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If this grand exit is a miss, then you will also be missing out on one of the most beautifully candid moments of your entire wedding day.

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Your exit is a one-shot kind of moment...

So let us coordinate your grand exit so you can have the pictures that you'll cherish for a lifetime.

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Take a look at some of the beautiful photos that have been captured as a result of a perfectly executed exit for our beloved bride and grooms...

{Enjoy!}

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Please {don't} sign on the line!

Remember when the only option for a guestbook was the 5x7 book with pages full of lines? Your guests were forced to sign on the line with their name and maybe their address... {if you're lucky}. Don't get us wrong, going with a classic is always a safe and reliable option, and it certainly gets the job done! However, we'd like for you to consider some of the new and exciting ways that we have altered the traditional guestbook... making it a fun, memorable, and personal statement, tailored to your wedding! This also gives guests the opportunity to write freely to the bride and groom... and what a wonderful keepsake it will make after the wedding!

These are just two of the creative ways that we have added a little excitement to guestbook signing...

We would LOVE to help you bring this kind of creativity to your guestbook table... after all, it is one of the first things your guests will see! Allow us to take over the first impressions at your wedding... you'll be glad you did :)

We love Pizzazzerie!

We are VERY excited and honored to announce that Shenanigans Weddings and Events is featured on Pizzazzerie!

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For those of you who may be unaware, Pizzazzerie is a very high-trafficked website and blog that features the very best in event and design ideas. In the blog portion of the website, the writers offer ideas for parties, showcase new products, feature fabulous events from all over the nation, and so much more!

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The wedding of one of our lovely brides (and her dashing groom) was chosen to be featured on the site, and we could not be more proud! We had a wonderful time working with Lauren and Chris to ensure that all of their ideas and visions were realized on their big day! The incredible and beautiful details were spectacular and really added the "WOW" factor to this wedding.

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Naturally, every bride wants all of her dreams to come true on her wedding day... but sometimes getting all of the details nailed just right, in addition to all of the other tasks that wedding planning demands, can seem impossible. This is where our team of professionals steps in... your wish is our command! If you can dream it, we can do it. You will look at pictures of your wedding for the rest of your life, so it needs to be perfect!

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CLICK HERE to see the beautiful feature, and be sure to scroll to the bottom to check out all of the wonderful vendors that helped to make this wedding as incredible as possible!

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Congratulations to Lauren & Chris!!

We are honored to have been a part of your big day!!

Weddings Gone Platinum!

When looking for inspiration around what wedding theme or color you will choose, why not turn to the classic elegance and simplicity of a diamond? Shades of gray, silver, ivory, smoky purples, and charcoal are all-the-rage for Weddings in 2011! Taking a traditional concept, such as a man's tuxedo, and adding a splash of Platinum to the color palette makes it unique, chic, and unforgettable. Just take a look at how fashion-forward this classic Calvin Klein tuxedo looks when shown in Platinum gray...

...Or how about this lovely Priscilla of Boston designer bridesmaid dress? It's effortless, versatile, and the message is clear: this is the wedding of a bride who knows a thing or two about the trends!
We love mixing classic concepts with cutting edge fashion, and we cannot wait to help implement your ideas and style into your perfect wedding day!

Contact Shenanigans Weddings and Events today to get started on your event!

The Special Event Wedding Lunch 2011

It's so important, when choosing a planner for your wedding or event, to choose someone that stays on the cutting edge with trends and ideas within the special events industry!

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Shenanigans Weddings and Events stays current in a multitude of ways, one of which was to attend The Wedding Lunch by The Special Event on January 26, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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The Special Event (TSE) is the world's largest tradeshow and conference for event professionals. Attendees of TSE can meet and connect with thousands of industry notables and colleagues, while benefiting from an educational experience provided by conference sessions and training workshops taught by hand-selected speakers. The tips and techniques gathered from attending TSE are priceless, and we know our brides will agree!
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The Wedding Lunch 2011 by TSE featured celebrity wedding and event planner, Sasha Souza! Sasha put together a presentation full of her favorite things for weddings-- including the very best ideas in design, floral, food, entertainment, and much more!

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We had a fabulous time at this event, and we brought back so many fun and fabulous ideas that our brides will love! We are always going above and beyond to make all of your dreams come true on your special day!

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Here are some photos and a link to a video recap from the event...
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{enjoy!}

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Shenanigans Owner, Kristen (left),

with fellow Shenanigans planner, Patty (right),

at The Wedding Lunch.

Metallic designs and details were incorporated

all throughout the event! We anticipate

metallics to be a huge trend in 2011!

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Click here for The Special Event Wedding Lunch Recap Video

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

"WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Shenanigans Weddings and Events has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Wedding Planners in Dallas/Fort Worth!

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Shenanigans Weddings and Events stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

'WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,' said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. 'With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Shenanigans Weddings and Events for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.'

We are happy to announce that Shenanigans Weddings and Events is among the very best Wedding Planners within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.
For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com."

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We can't thank each of our lovely brides enough for making this award possible! We promise to use this award as motivation to keep providing exceptional service to create the wedding or event of your dreams!

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Please feel free to visit this link to read testimonies and view ratings from Shenanigans clients!