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As you know, I Do Venues is all about showcasing real weddings at unique venues, but when…

San Antonio wedding and event planners, Principles in Action are known for planning grand fairy-tale inspired weddings and proposals. We pride ourselves as San Antonio’s finest event planners from your birthday bashes to proposal planning to wedding ceremonies and anniversaries.…

DIY Ideas for a Holiday Dinner Party

With the holidays being upon us I figured why not do a special DIY Friday post with inspirational ideas for hosting a holiday dinner party. I am a huge DIY'er and DIY fan! (Side note: I can't wait until we buy a house next year so I can DIY-myself crazy with holiday decor and dinner parties!) When it comes to hosting an awesome dinner party there are a couple must-haves to create the perfect…

When it comes to proposing in the most memorable way, San Antonio proposal planners, Principles in Action can tell you a thing or two. It is your one shot, so why not make it larger than life? Principles in Action is proud to be associated with Victoria’s and Geoff’s…

So your pal is finally saying ‘I Do!’ Well, that’s great news. He’s been your best friend all through these years, and somehow, you still are unsure what to give him for his upcoming wedding. It’s okay, you are among thousands of friends who face this dilemma.

I’ve compiled a short list on how you may get started on finding the right type of gift for your pal. And not just him,…

Planning a fairy tale proposal for your loved one? Well you have come to the perfect place. Wedding and Event planners, although is our forte, but we’re proud to be one of San Antonio’s top Proposal planners!

There is a LOT of planning…

I love wedding shows – every time I attend another show it never fails to offer amazing ideas and inspiration not only for my wedding but for sharing here on the blog as well. This past weekend, my maid of honor and I attended a small local wedding show. It’s the kind of show were you usually go expecting to see the same local people you already know about but it’s a chance to win some prizes (which I did – YEAH ME) and get some great deals from local…

Men, unlike their better halves, are said to be not too fussy about the way they dress up. For one, they spend comparatively less time deciding what to wear and then are even less fussy about worrying how they look. However, when it comes to your wedding wear, guys you need to pull up…

Men simply don’t care about weddings, or so it seems. Which man has several sets of special outfits hanging in his closet, just waiting for wedding invitations to come rolling in?  I definitely don’t and neither do most men. While women are simply in love with weddings and can’t wait for their turn to walk down the aisle, most men are engineered to avoid weddings at all cost until the inevitable happens. But let’s face it, as long as you have a woman in your life…

Posting about real weddings is always a joy for me. Here’s a little sneak peak to the physicians sweets candy buffet I did for Dr.’s Fred and Jasmine Kency’s Wedding called The Kency Sweets Coma Buffet!

{All Photo Credits: JM Photography}…

Mixing ties with shirts sounds pretty easy, but when dressing with fashion in mind you might have to think twice about which tie should go with which shirt. Trends noted in recent years indicate a preference for mix and match, and in this case your ability to mix plaids and stripes could make the difference between looking ‘ok’ and making a fashionable statement. What you will discover is that textures create a new perspective on fashion. Matching up ties and…

What does your wedding ring say about you?

Wedding rings are considered a very sweet symbol for union between two individuals in love. So choosing it should be meticulously planned. Today, I thought I’d share a little history with you about where this tradition of exchanging rings came from. It is said that the use of rings has been brought down in history from the ancient Egyptians.…

This special post goes out to all the men out there, who are planning on getting settled and wish to propose to the love of their life. Since this is the first time you may be doing this, you need to be prepared, if you really want to wow the girl of your dreams.

I’ve compiled a small to-do list, that would get you started and in the groove. Taking it bit by bit is the key. Don’t get overwhelmed by the …

Today, I shall admit: planning a wedding is an immense hassle. However, it’s not impossible to pull off a brilliant event. So before you get disappointed and overwhelmed at watching over the million things that go into making the event a success, relax.

It’s true, you will get immense help from all around, and with that will come infinite amounts of advises. However, the one that you should value the most is your husband to-be’s.…

In this era, to host an average wedding, one can incur a cost of more than 25,000 dollars and I am not including the cost of honeymoon in it. There are hundreds of things that go into planning a wedding, and adding the cost up of these may end up a lot.

In the beginning every bride and groom wants the best on their wedding day, and that’s the way it should be. However, during mid way, they both realize their cost is getting out…

PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR – Poppy Red  (Fashion Color Report for Spring 2013)

My pick for this week's Pantone Color of the Year for Spring 2013 is the ever-so-vibrant and sexy Poppy Red!  Take a peek below at the awesome inspirational Etsy wedding finds I was able to find to match this lovely color.

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Pantone Color of the Year--Spring 2013- Monaco Blue

Color makes the world go round and for the next 4 Thursdays, Sara Burnett from Burnett's Boards (www.burnettsboards.com), and myself will each be sharing a Pantone color of the year for Spring 2013. Since Thursdays are typically Etsy Thursdays, I will…

Maybe in the future or not in this universe, some people might argue, but I say that Ilya Plotnnikov and Alexandra Zaharova’s 2009 ad campaign for the July/August issue of L’Officiel is simply gorgeous. Unfortunately, the beautiful collections of paper dresses are not wearable otherwise I wouldn’t have hesitated to snag one of these dresses.…

Hey brides! I just wanted to share the inspiration for a styled shoot I’ll be working on in the next few months. When I look for inspiration, I like to look outside the box. I know, I know. That is very cliché, but it’s true. My favorite platform for inspiration is fashion! A cute Chanel dress, colorful jewelry or a pair of Louboutins, is what gets me excited when thinking of a new design concept.

Fashion designers use so many different fabrics,…

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