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Why People Love These 5 Flowers in Their Wedding

Dallas Wedding Flower Trends

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

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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.

15 Chic Ideas for your “Something Blue”

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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

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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

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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.

2017 PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR

Spring is finally here and the perfect time to introduce Pantone’s color of the year, Greenery!

Give Greenery a look: here

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Remember last year’s color for 2016, Pantone introduced a double color palette: Rose Quartz and Serenity. The duo brought back pastel hues and made them one of the top trendy color pallets in the wedding industry!

In recent years the Pantone company has become the resident color expert and the top provider of professional color standards for countless design industries, event planners and stylists. So believe us when we say we’re expecting big things from this year’s color, Greenery.

Spring is in full bloom here in Dallas with its vibrant colors of wild flowers and flourishing greens everywhere you look, which makes makes Greenery a very appropriate color for your occasion!

 
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Greenery is a revitalizing color that represents sophistication, freshness and new beginnings. How fitting for your big day! You can add splashes of this tone into your design palette in so many ways from the obvious floral additions to your linens, stationery pieces and even your rentals.

For more ideas on how to incorporate Greenery into your event, we’ve create some helpful tips to spark inspiration:

Natural Greenery 

  • Luscious greens such as garlands or a floral archway at the altar
  • Table runner garlands (on a head table or sweetheart table)
  • Table centerpieces bursting with vibrant greens
  • Subtle pieces of live greenery decoration incorporated alongside the china.

Bridal Party

  • Floral combs for bridesmaids’ hair
  • Emerald earrings or other jewlery as bridesmaid gifts
  • Pocket squares or bow ties for groomsmen
  • Evergreen boutineers

Reception

  • Green velvet or silk ribbons to polish off your place setting
  • Green glass decorations for tabletops
  • A colorful cake or dessert display

In love with Greenery like we are and have some amazing ideas?  Contact us and we here at The Empire Room will help your dream day become a reality.

Also don’t forget to check out our galleries for further inspiration and ideas.

 

FOOD TRUCK FUN

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Most of us know how popular food trucks have become in the past couple years, especially in Dallas! Anyone who has taken a stroll through Klyde Warren Park also knows how amazingly delicious and creative these food creations are. In fact, food trucks have become so popular that they are becoming a high demand for weddings and special events! Luckily,

The Empire Room is perfectly equipped to caterer for our large friends that want to cater to you. Our large gate easily allows for food trucks of any size to enter into the venue. Our over-sized patio also allows for plenty of room for the food trucks, decorations and wedding activities such as a photo booth, outdoor bar and place for your band. So no need to worry about limited space or cohesiveness because we have a designated space for your trucks that makes them fit seamlessly into your event.

The best part about using food trucks to cater at your event is the variety and uniqueness of the food. Don’t be afraid to mix and match the kind of trucks you bring in. Most people love the freedom of choosing what kind of food they want to eat and the more variety, the easier it is to satisfy your guests. Food trucks also add a one-of-a-kind vibe from their artistic colorful paint jobs to the intoxicating aroma of their freshly made culinary creations. What could be more appealing than celebrating with all your friends and family eating delicious food with the beautiful Dallas skyline as your backdrop.

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If you have been captivated by the food truck craze and want to incorporate it into your special event we are the perfect venue for you! Contact us now and tell us all about your dream day and delicious ideas!

For more inspiration and how you can transform The Empire Room into your perfect venue, check out our galleries for all events!

Featured in Brides of North Texas Spring/Summer Issue!

Today is Launch Day for the Brides of North Texas Spring/Summer 2017 Issue… and we’re honored to be featured in it! With carefully curated inspiration, gorgeous editorial features, and stunning real weddings, Brides of North Texas magazine is the go-to resource for Dallas brides.

The Empire Room is proud to be featured as a vendor with this publication. You can take a peek at our vendor profile here, where you can see past editorials in print and publications on the blog. Most recently, we were mentioned on the blog as one of the most versatile North Texas Wedding Venues to Suit Any Bride’s Style. Stop by, have a look around, and check out the talented vendor network that makes up the Brides of North Texas community.

We hope you’ll visit the Brides of North Texas website or stop by your local bookstore to acquire a copy of the new magazine. This spring/summer issue is brimming with dreamy inspiration that you won’t want to miss. From Dallas wedding venue recommendations to DFW calligraphers and everything in between, you can plan an entire wedding celebration from these inspired pages!

Thank you to the Brides of North Texas editorial team for collaborating with us; we are proud to be a vendor in this highly esteemed community.

Brides… if you need us, we’ll be poring over this beautiful new issue! Feel free to get in touch so we can start dreaming up your special day here at The Empire Room’s unique Dallas wedding venue.

We’ve Been Featured! Luminous Illusion on Aisle Society

Wow, what an honor! Remember these dreamy blue hues from our blog? This shoot was picked up by one of our favorite bloggers, Hey Wedding Lady… and then featured on Aisle Society! As an exquisitely curated collection of wedding industry trends, Aisle Society is a go-to resource for engaged couples. Their streamlined collection makes it easy to browse wedding inspirations for hours on end.

We’re thrilled that this ethereal styled shoot made the cut. With intricate embroidery details, modern acrylic tableware and signage, and lush florals, this vendor team crafted a truly bespoke vignette. Thanks to Taylor Lord Photography for the beautiful images.

 

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Wedding Venue Dallas | The Empire Room

Wedding Venue Dallas | The Empire Room

We are honored to join the Aisle Society ranks! Thanks to a talented vendor team for executing a stunning inspiration shoot. It was a treat to host it here at The Empire Room, the top wedding venue Dallas has to offer.

 

Photography: TAYLOR LORD PHOTOGRAPHY
Event Design and Styling: LINDSEY BRUNK
Floral Design: OH DEERY FLORAL
Wedding Dress: ALON LIVNE WHITE
Bridesmaid Dress: THEIA COUTURE
Bridal Hair and Makeup BRITTANY JONES WEDDINGS
Event Rentals by BELLA ACCENTO
Stationery Design and Signage: FIG & FLOURISH
Engagement Rings: TRUMPET & HORN
Models: Erica & Paige from THE DRAGONFLY AGENCY

Fall Florals We’re Loving Right Now

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What’s not to love about fall’s moody color palettes and cozy details? We’re embracing fall trends in a big way this season; our autumn brides have wow-ed us with their creative seasonal ideas. What is one area where autumn is making a big impact? Florals!

From luscious blooms to on-trend greenery, floral arrangements are the perfect opportunity to inject a dose of personality and seasonal detail into your big day. Here are a few autumn floral details we absolutely adore:

  • Loose arrangements: organically arranged bouquets and centerpieces are likely to stay in style for awhile. Oversized bouquets stuffed with a gorgeous variety of blooms are making a big impact this season. Something about a loose floral design speaks to an autumn aesthetic… and is guaranteed to look picture-perfect in every photo!
  • Burgundy blooms: bring in those on-trend jewel tones with big burgundy blooms and wine-colored petals. From roses to dahlias, larger flowers are an ideal place to incorporate a modern color palette. Accent your maroon-toned blooms with a more neutral background. Ivory and cream buds will make your burgundy florals pop, while a darker purple and indigo scheme will heighten the drama of your palette. Don’t forget to load bouquets and centerpieces with plenty of lush greenery!
  • Organic textures: bring autumn to life in your florals with textural accents. Use twigs or even fall leaves to bring modern edge to your arrangements. Consider adding stems of berries for an unforgettable look that will wow your friends and family.

What kind of florals will you bring to the best modern venue DFW has to offer? We can’t wait to see your gorgeous centerpieces and one-of-a-kind bridal bouquet. Just get in touch to talk about the details. We’d be happy to put your date on the calendar and to host your special day!

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