Why People Love These 5 Flowers in Their Wedding

June 29, 2017

You have hired a florist, you have decided a budget, but you still haven’t figured out what your wedding flowers are gonna be. We don’t blame you; it can get overwhelming with thousands of varieties to choose from. Scented or unscented? Popular or rare? Colorful? White?

We rounded up age-old favorite wedding blooms that are most popular among brides just for you.

1. Rose:

If there is any flower that has been the metaphor for beauty, emotion, and passion among the romantics of this world throughout the ages, it’s this one. The rose is also perhaps the only flower that has 3,000 varieties available year round all over the world – most of them are surprisingly inexpensive. You can choose the classic garden roses that are lusciously scented, or you can choose spray roses, that are faintly scented and look very “garden-grown”. There are unscented roses, as well, if you’re not really interested in luxurious, heavy fragrances.

2. Lily of the Valley:

It is said that the Norse goddess of springtime, Ostara, gifted this flower to humans. A cluster of bell-shaped florets, Lily of the Valley, is revered as the “ladder to heaven” among bloom enthusiasts. As the story suggests, this flower is available in abundance in the spring time; it is available throughout the year but it’s most affordable in the spring. Other than the popular white variety, this flower also comes in a rare blush-pink shade.

3. Tulips:

Native of Persia and most popularly associated with the Netherlands, tulips are “happy” flowers. Though yellow is not the only color available. Tulips are grown in a variety of colors, ranging from cream and white to vibrant hues like – pink, peach, red, magenta, and purple. The most popular choices are French tulips. They are large, tapered with extra-long stems and comparatively expensive. Parrot tulips have intense colors and ruffled petals that speak of passion. Then there are the Dutch tulips, that you most commonly see in your neighborhood flower shops.

4. Hydrangeas:

One of the most loved flowers. Interestingly, hydrangeas have been a symbol of “vanity” since the Victorian ages. If you’re looking for colorful blooms of the unscented variety, these flowers are the perfect choice. You can fill out your wedding bouquet or use a few sprigs of this bloom to create charming boutonnieres. Hydrangeas are available throughout the year in shades of white, pink, blue, green, and burgundy.

5. Stephanotis:

If traditional is the way to go for you, Stephanotis are your wedding blooms. Why? The literal Victorian meaning being “marital bliss”. Royal families have been known for choosing this flower for boutonnieres as Stephanotis is considered perfect for formal weddings. It is a moderately priced flower with a mild fragrance and available year round.

4 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Blank Canvas Wedding Venue in Dallas

June 22, 2017

For those who love letting their creativity flow a little bit more than the rest, how about a versatile blank canvas wedding venue?

What’s a blank canvas venue?

Just what you’d expect from a blank canvas, a clean wedding venue comes with bare-minimum of installations and a huge space to cater to any wedding theme you can think of. For example, The Empire Room in Dallas is a blank canvas venue in an urban industrial setup. There have been ceremonies where the bride chose to dress the venue up with rich fabrics, making it look very palatial, while on the other hand, some choose to leave the space open and clean which also makes for some breathtaking photographs.

That’s the fun of choosing a blank canvas – you can do as you please and create a theme that’s just yours.

Here’s why we think a clean and bare wedding venue is the next best thing, after Oreos.

Every Theme and Design Seem to be Complementary

This is no joke. Whether you choose a wedding theme that’s all about pink-and-peach-and-girly or a monochrome one with just one statement piece – for example, a colorful cake. The blank space of the venue beautifully offsets the ambience.

Extra Guests Never Hurt

This is one of the biggest benefits of a blank big space venue; even if a couple of dozen unexpected guests decide to turn up at your wedding, it won’t get crowded. The expansive venue allows you to be more flexible with the number of guests and their seating arrangements.

The Sprawling Seating Plan

Often, wedding venues in Dallas are so restricted that you cannot plan a spread-out seating plan for your 200 guests. The result, everything is jam-packed. Fortunately, a blank venue comes with acres of open space that allows you to use a seating arrangement as extravagant as you desire.

A Special Corner for Everyone

If your wedding party includes children, as well as, your aged grandparents, an open space wedding venue will allow you to arrange special entertainment options just for them. You can assign a couple of corners to be set up for the children as well as anyone who would appreciate a cozy nook. You can provide couches, recliners, soft blankets, lots of pillows, portable DVD player, or other easy-to-carry entertainment options. If the space is open, close it off with some curtains and voila! You got yourself a comfy cave.

How to make Your Wedding special for Kids

June 15, 2017

Sometimes, it’s not only two people who are getting united; it’s also their shared children. Your wedding can be just as important for your children and stepchildren as it is for you and your love. Believe it or not, there’s more to a kids-friendly wedding than a spacious blank canvas venue. And while some children are naturally outgoing, some might be a little shy or even nervous.

Here are some tips for you to make sure that these extra special guests enjoy the wedding as much as you do.

Arrange a Private Celebration

Quality time is something you can never have enough of. It is always a good idea to organize some kind of picnic, outing, or dinner with just the immediate family – you, your hubby, and the children. Before the madness starts, that’s the wedding preparation, it’s essential for you to let the kids know that they are the most important part of this celebration. Spend some private time with them and encourage them to ask any questions they may have or any concerns that may be bothering them.

Include them in the Vows

If the children are not super shy, you can make them your junior bridesmaids or groomsmen. The idea is to honor them publicly and show them that they will always be a big part of your life. Make their participation formal by sharing a special dance with them, or including them in a “special family vows” session before or after you exchange vows with your love.

Exchange rings

Another cool way to include them is to gift them an engraved necklace or any other piece of jewelry, when you exchange rings with your partner. It symbolizes the union of all your loved ones together.

Hand in hand

A truly emotional way to include them would be to ask them if they’d like to walk you down the aisle. Granted, everybody in the ceremony would be bawling happy tears, but hey, it will be beautiful.

Choose a Blank Canvas Wedding Venue

There is one thing that kids love more than napping – huge open spaces (you thought it was an iPhone, didn’t you?). It’s no wonder that The Empire Room gets to organize so many children-friendly ceremonies. The blank canvas wedding venue in Dallas is perfect for letting your creativity flow; you can even enlist the help of your children to come up with creative ideas – it gives them a sense of importance and accomplishment.

Kids only Spot

It is easy for the adults to enjoy the festivities when there is drinking, dancing, and dining all night. Plan ahead for your kids and step kids so that they don’t feel left out in the wedding. The Empire Room loves to create a unique and cozy corner for kids so they can have a fun time on their own. You can provide games, coloring book, photo props, make-your-own-sundae stall, and other fun activities for them there.

Don’t forget to ask the DJ to play a few of the children’s favorite songs. Also, it will be a great idea to have their favorite foods on your wedding caterer’s list. You can also go a step further and invite your children’s and step children’s best buds to the wedding. This way they will never feel “alone” during the event in case there are not a lot of same-age children around.

This all takes just a few hours of planning, but it will make the ceremony so much more memorable for all your children. Have them join you in all the steps of the planning and preparing as well, like cake tasting and dress fittings. Ask for their opinions and make them feel that it’s not just the ceremony they’re a part of; they are in for the ride of your lifetime.

15 Chic Ideas for your “Something Blue”

June 8, 2017

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We are the first to say that traditions are comforting and familiar. But they can also be so passé.

We are a stickler for innovation, so if you’re tired of the same old “something blue” it’s time to be rebellious and find your own blue charm that’s creative, quirky, and YOU.

A Sapphire Engagement Ring

What’s better than a something blue that was a gift from your hubby. If you’re still trying to close in on your perfect engagement ring, choose this royally loved stone. A sapphire ring is what Prince William chose for Kate Middleton.

Groom in Blue

Got one quirky groom? You can ask him to wear dark blue pants or a blue bow on his way to the altar – that way he will be your someone blue.

Ditching the White

Okay, so these are some controversial waters we stepped in, but hear us out. If you are not totally sold on a traditional white wedding dress, more power to you. There’s nothing more picturesque than a beautiful glowing Dallas bride in color. You can opt for a spring or floral themed dress with a little blue detail, or you can choose a unicolor dress in your favorite hue that has a little blue flower sewn in. Picture-perfect!

A Somewhat Blue Monogram

If you’re not keen on using blue in your accessories, you can ask your dressmaker to sew an embroidered label with your monogram into the inside lining of your gown. Then you have your blue and it will stay with you forever.

It’s Blooming Blue

You can opt for a blue bridal bouquet that offsets the white in your dress perfectly. The wedding florists in Dallas are especially equipped to provide the bluest blooms you can find anywhere: blue hyacinths, blue privet berry, blue hydrangea, blue delphinium, purple lilac, seeded eucalyptus – the possibilities are endless.

The Hanky Charm

Care to carry some of that old world magic with you? Steal (or borrow) a handkerchief from your grandmother or your best friend, embroider your bridal monogram on it in a beautiful blue, and carry it with you on your perfect day.

Wield your Power

If you are an embroideress, or embroiderer and love the idea of personalizing your wedding gown with your own hands, you can embroider a meaningful phrase – that means a lot to both of you – inside your dress lining.

Something Borrowed

Borrow an antique piece of blue-hued jewelry from your mother or grandmother; it could be a brooch, a hairpin, or even a bracelet. You can choose to wear it or pin it to your bouquet.

Peek-a- boo

Get an antique blue ribbon, get someone to ink your hubby’s name on it in beautiful calligraphy, and sew it inside the hem of your wedding gown.

The Blue Feet

Instead of opting for matching shoes, how about going for a pair of sexy lace-trimmed blue stilettos? Oh, the genius of it!

Parade in Blue

Let go of the cliché pink and peach dressing options for your bridesmaids. Dress them in different colors of blue instead.

Darlings in Blue

Love your little nieces and nephews to death? Since they are probably going to be your flower girls and ring bearer, dress the little angels in pretty blue hues. You cannot get a cuter ‘something blue’ than that.

Arrive in Style

How about a vintage blue car for you and your bridesmaids? Go stylish and decorate the car with complementing blue colored flower-garlands.

Daddy in Blue

We saved the tear-jerker for last. Dress up your dad in stylish blue suit and have him as your something blue as he walks you down that aisle.

Dallas Wedding Trends: Tips to Get Your Wedding Ring Engraved

May 31, 2017

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Empire Room is back with some Dallas Wedding Trends, tips and tricks to help you achieve your perfect dream wedding!

A wedding band serves as a sweet and gentle reminder of the vows of eternal joy, love and friendship! What better way to make it even more special than by getting your wedding bands engraved with a personal message, a special memory, maybe a significant date? Taking its roots from the age of medieval Europe, the idea is to create something unique that will remind you of your love. We at The Empire Room Dallas came up with a list of tips to help you out if you are planning on getting your wedding rings engraved for your significant other.

Who To Contact?

For this task you need to ask your jeweler to engrave your rings when you place your order. Ideally, your jeweler should be able to do the task. However, if for some reason he is unable to do so, he will refer you to an engraver.

Discuss every detail down to the dot with your jeweler or engraver before you send it in. Once received, check everything again. The most important ring you will ever wear in your lifetime has to be perfect and flawless in every way, just the way you imagined it.

Time

Again, discuss the time duration with your jeweler. Some can do it within a day while others can take up to a month. After discussing every excruciating detail, carefully map out your wedding timeline and plan accordingly.

Engraving Ideas

If you are unable to abridge the intensity of your emotions down to a small verse from a special poem or a song then a unique option for etching your message is around the stone.

New and creative laser technology can now inscribe graphics or an infinitesimal message. Although undetectable to the bare eye, the message will only be visible when appreciated with a magnifying glass. This inconspicuous little secret will make the sentiment shared even more intimate and special.

A diamond inscription also serves the purpose of a birthmark which ensures that the stone will never go missing or stolen.

Costs

This almost always depends on the number of letters in the engraving, the selected font, and whether the task was accomplished using a machine or by hand.

Machine engraving is generally more affordable while hand inscription is usually costlier because it adds a special, rustic feel. For a diamond inscription, it depends entirely on the carat weight age of the diamond.

Choose to immortalize a special memory, an iconic date, a stanza or verse from your favorite poem or song, or maybe even an inside joke, an inscription is an intimate gesture that will forever be engraved into your hearts.

Pippa Middleton Elegant Wedding Inspirations

May 21, 2017

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ELEGANT WEDDING INSPIRATION

7 Ways You Can Pull Off a Royal Wedding:

This week we are excited to share some elegant wedding inspiration with you! Recent clicks from the gorgeous royal wedding of Pippa Middleton have gone viral on social media. With the hottest wedding in town to have taken place, couples have started rushing off in search of the wedding planners to ensure their wedding can portray the same element of elegance yet classic beauty as the recent royal wedding!

The Empire Room Dallas has enlisted 7 great ways you can pull off a royal inspired wedding that will make your guests nod in approval for a long long time. Let’s take a look!

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1. Plan every stage with precision

Believe it or not, a lot goes into planning a royal wedding. Every stage should be managed with key and precision.

It’s important to add a little element of entertainment to engage your guests, keeping them busy. The sort of activities depends entirely on the taste of the guest lists.

2. Fine dining at its best

An important aspect of every wedding is the food and wine. It is the element that sets the tone of the whole evening.

All couples should interact and work closely with their caterer in order to get an idea of how to set up a well balanced and sophisticated menu that is fit for a royal.

3. Floral arrangement

Flowers are the perfect way to depict royalty without having to say or do much. The rule of the royals is lots and lots of flowers.

4. Don’t forget to raise a glass

It’s all about having the best drinks when it comes to royalty and no wedding is complete without a perfect glass of champagne.

“Your drinks should be as sparkling as your glistening chandelier” is a famous quote regarding the royals.

5. The bride’s gown

There’s no denying the fact that the bride is the star of show. All eyes gleam on her glistening dress as she makes her way down the altar.

Most fashion forward brides similar to Pippa will aim to go for classic gowns with a modern twist, reflecting their individual style. Long sleeves, white lace and a slim line fit is the perfect combination to add that epitome of grace.

6. Add a breathtaking backdrop

Choosing the perfect venue can make your event go from ordinary to unforgettable. This is very true when it comes to choosing the right backdrop for your wedding.

Aim for a view to get that element of a regal wedding on point. You’ll thank yourself after seeing how great your pictures come out.

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With these tips, we assure you that your wedding will not only turn into a royal event but will make it the wedding of the season for your guests to reminisce. You can get a similar majestic feel at the Empire Room Dallas Wedding.

The Most Glamorous Dallas Skyline Wedding

May 14, 2017

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When you think of glamorous weddings, choosing the right venue and backdrop is a crucial element.

Memories made here are sure to last a lifetime and it’s the little details that count. Choosing the right venue is not only important for photography and videography, but the right venue sets the tone for the entire evening. The Empire Room understands this and has become a renowned name when it comes to a stylish Dallas Skyline Wedding.

Dallas Skyline Wedding – A Breathtaking view

At The Empire Room Dallas have been a part of a number of wedding creations where we were able to bring couples’ wedding dreams and visions to reality.

Iconic buildings with huge windows, overlooking the serene Dallas skyline is made possible with our spacious, functional outdoor patio space.

Check out these wedding planning tips:

Food and wine:

Weddings are all about celebrations and what better way to celebrate the couple’s existence into the bond of marriage than with great food and wine! Our catering sister-company, Gils Catering provides the best! From canapés to appetizers, main course and dessert, you name it and we will provide you with foods to tantalize your taste buds.

When it comes to wine and champagne, it all depends on the couple’s preference. The key is to make it your own!

Floral Décor:

Flowers add an element and grace to any wedding event. We advise couples to select flowers depending on seasonal availability. This allows you to splurge without worrying about hefty price tags associated with the imported variety.

Seating and table arrangements:

Depending on the couple’s preference and guest lists, we are able to accommodate seating and table arrangements in such a way that guests have enough room to walk around and mingle with one another, while still taking in the Dallas skyline view.

The Empire Room Dallas is here to provide customers with a wedding experience like no other. We value our Dallas based clientele in the highest regard and for this reason have provided couples with weddings worth remembering.

Wedding Knowledge: Do Couples Tend to Look Alike?

May 7, 2017

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Ever looked at a couple and wondered if it’s just you or do they look alike? Well, it is not just you. Couples, as odd as it sounds, tend to look alike.

Science now supports this theory by stating that the longer you are with your partner, the more you tend to resemble them. Science refers to this seemingly impossible and unrealistic phenomenon as the convergence of appearance.

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The chances of ending up with someone who shares the same traits as you are high; regardless of the fact that you two looked nothing like to begin with.

The dating world involves much more than visual appeal or chemical spark. In fact, we tend to gravitate towards people who are indeed like us in more than one way be it age, education, height, etc.

This explains why an educated person will most likely end up with another educated individual most probably from the same field of study. Similarity, however, also bases itself on genetics, including facial features and structure.

A 1987 study at the University of Michigan on facial likeness revealed that sharing life experiences leads to similar lines on faces. There is a subtle shift in facial contours and wrinkles with the progression of time.

Another deduction made involved the physiological phenomenon of aging. With age, distinct features happen to fade away. Thus, the longer a couple stays together, the greater the chances that they will look alike.

A popular theory known as emotional face-mirroring, states that we imitate the people we spend the most time with. This is referred to as unconscious mirroring and it allows us to feel a stronger emotional bond and feel one with the group. Evidence reveals that genetic similarity contributes heavily to a happy marriage.

So tell us, are you and your soon to be spouse already starting to blend together?

Inviting and Ex to your Wedding

April 26, 2017

Your wedding day is the day to celebrate you and your significant other’s love for one another and reminisce about happy memories. No one wants a blast from the past in a human form that reminds you about past mistakes. No one wants drama, especially on the biggest day of your life. When planning your guest list, consider the pros and cons and the do’s and don’ts before you send out a save-the-date.

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Invite Your Ex Only If:

Your relationship ended when you were young and things are settled.

Relationships that lasted through school or high school are ones that most of us laugh over when we grow into adults. If your issues are settled and both of you are friends, then there shouldn’t be an issue. Do bear in mind that you should always double check with your partner and possibly his family whether they will be comfortable with it or not. If there is a possibility that it will invoke some bitterness, then we advise you to avoid sending the invitation.

You were married at one point or parent children together.

First, make sure everyone around you is comfortable with the notion of your ex being in attendance during the proceedings. Such a step is great if you wish to be more accepting of one another’s respective partners and help out your children adjust to the new life together.

Do Not at Any Cost Invite Your Ex If:

Everyone is not fully comfortable with the idea.

This day should be about you and your better half. The mere possibility of raised eyebrows should be a warning sign. People tend to hold on to the past therefore regardless of your stance with your ex, we suggest, it would be best to not do it.

You are concerned about their behavior.

Unless you fully trust your ex with good behavior and expect no outbursts or inappropriate behavior after one too many glasses of champagne, then only should you consider inviting them. It is best to avoid a scene of any kind.

You are worried about their Plus 1’s behavior.

Weddings are a sensitive affair that can trigger memories associated with quite a few unspoken events. A plus 1 is more than just risky business because they might unleash some unresolved feelings of their own in such settings. This one has too many red flags; therefore, avoid a situation such as this at all costs.

You will struggle while introducing the others.

If you are socially awkward and struggle with introductions, the last thing you need is to introduce your ex to a family member as a friend. It can hurt some feelings and trigger some unresolved emotions. Even introducing them as your ex can lead to some awkwardness and general unease. If you are bad with phrasing, don’t do it.

Weddings should be celebrated smoothly without avoidable glitches, fights, or drama. Only go for it if you are absolutely sure.

Wedding Day Gift for your Spouse

April 25, 2017

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The day two souls commit to loving and supporting each other through through thick and thin, calls for a special gift for one another. It does not necessarily have to be a lavish item that will cost a fortune. It could be a small and inexpensive item that commemorates a special moment the two of you shared, or perhaps an inside joke to brighten up your day, the idea is to make is thoughtful, creative, and special. Here are a few of our favorite ideas.

A Handwritten Love Letter

Perhaps the simplest, yet the most thoughtful and heartwarming gift of all is a handwritten letter documenting your love and the special moments you shared together. Reminisce about your journey together. Put your heart and soul into it, take your time, and write the best letter you have ever written because this one will probably end up in a special place.

A Gift for the Honeymoon

A wedding gift is a unique and fun way of revealing the kind of trip you have been planning for each other. You might be planning it together but throwing in a surprise here and there, is exciting and thoughtful. It could be tickets to a concert that you and your partner love, a travel item, or just a small token from a previous trip you took together. Again, the trick is to use your imagination to create something incredible from a simple memory or moment.

Post-Wedding De-stressor

The entire process of planning a wedding till the day of the event itself is stressful and absolutely exhausting. After rushing through a physical and emotional roller-coaster, you both could use some peace and quiet to de-stress. Depending on one another’s interest, gift your significant other with something they love to do when things get too overwhelming. A spa date is an excellent option to massage away all that constrained tension inside your body.

A Handmade Token of Love and Appreciation

Nothing says personal and heartfelt like a handmade gift. It could be a photo album, a keepsake, or maybe even a scrapbook. Whatever it is – make sure it’s something to commemorate and immortalize your love for one another.

Something that makes them Laugh

Think about your best inside joke and a gift that may remind one another of the fun times you shared.Transform an inside joke into a present and start your new life together with a good old laugh.

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