Wedding

Banda's Blog | Bridal Guide E-edition

Otsuki & Porst Wedding Announcement

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Otsuki would like to announce the marriage of their daughter Anna Michelle to Richard Porst on Sunday, May 3rd.   The couple were wed on Lake Travis in Austin with 120 friends and family present.    ... Full story

Curtis-Marquis Wedding Announcement

  Curtis-Marquis   Wedding Announcement     Caroline Lockett Curtis and Andrew Hager Marquis were married at St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas. The Right Rev. David M. Reed of the Diocese of West Texas... Full story

Macias & Munoz Wedding Announcement

Macias-Munoz Wedding Announcement Monica Macias and Joey Munoz were united in marriage at 6:00 p.m. on June 6, 2008 at our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Mission. The Bride is the daughter of Ruben and Patty Macias of Harlingen. The Groom is the son... Full story

Mother of the Bride Dressing

Janet Hubbard

For the past couple of months we’ve been focusing on all things “wedding” which pertain pretty much just to the bride and groom. But in a wedding, as in any major production, there are other leading and supporting roles. In... Full story

About Our Cover

BY JANET HUBBARD

This year, the Valley Morning Star selected Elizabeth Banda and Steven Ritter as its featured wedding couple. Elizabeth is a Harlingen native and Steven is from Lafayette, Louisiana. Although both were attending Texas A&M University, they actually... Full story

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Who Pays For What

Wedding traditions have progressed and changed dramatically to fit our continually evolving modern society. When it comes to wedding expenses, communication is the key. Remember that these are two families who are joining together. You should treat... Full story

OHMYGOSH! I'M ENGAGED!

Janet Hubbard

Let's see… we've got a bride and a groom…but where do we go from here? More and more couples now answer the above question by turning to a wedding coordinator to lend a hand in bringing their wedding together. As couples start thinking about how to... Full story

DEVIL IN A WHITE DRESS

Janet Hubbard

bridezilla (bryd.ZIL.uh) n. A bride-to-be who, while planning her wedding, becomes exceptionally selfish, greedy, and obnoxious. Also: bridezilla. Today's word is a combination of the words bride and Godzilla, the mutant dinosaur created by U.S.... Full story

First Impressions Last

Janet Hubbard

As with many rituals, wedding customs and protocol have evolved through the ages. Styles and trends change and new traditions are born. However, there are many wedding traditions which have consistently been upheld through the generations. One such... Full story

A PERFECT WEDDING

Janet Hubbard

Whether large or small, in a church or at the courthouse, traditional or trendy, every couple contemplating marriage wants to have their vision of a perfect wedding materialize into reality and memorably preserved. In their pursuit of the ultimate... Full story

Your Wedding Timetable

12 MONTHS BEFORE Buy a wedding organizer Talk with your fiancé and your parents about the entire event: budget, style, size, dates, and sites Decide on the ceremony and reception locations and reserve both. Churches and reception possibilities... Full story

COMMON BRIDAL DO'S AND DON'TS

Avoid a long delay between the ceremony and reception Don't send gift register cards in the same envelope as your wedding invitation Absolutely no tuxedos before 5 p.m. A reception line is necessary to ensure your guests a private comment All... Full story

FOR ADULTS ONLY

Tresa Erickson

You recently got engaged, and as the wedding planning gets underway, your first tasks are to secure a location and make a guest list. One of the questions that may pop up as you are making your guest list is whether to invite children. While some... Full story

BEJEWELED

Tresa Erickson

Your wedding is quickly approaching, and like any bride, you can't wait to slide on that dress and walk down the aisle. Your dress is to die for, and you've chosen all of the right accessories to go with it from the veil to the gloves to the shoes.... Full story

FOR BETTER OR WORSE… or… the legal & financial meaning of love

Janet Hubbard

Every bride has her “dream wedding” planned. Love is in the air and it's generally pictured as a glorious day full of friends and family enjoying the event. And, well it should be. But, along with the planning for the perfect dress, the... Full story