Pence and Panache Featured Bride:
Soledad & Shaun
April 21, 2012
Soledad & Shaun
April 21, 2012
Soledad looks absolutley gorgeous in this Allure beaded bodice ballgown. She was an absolute delight to have in our shop! Thank you so much! We wish you all the happiness there is and as you both live out your lives together may they be entwined as you grow old together!
The Bride and Groom
How you met your fiancé? Nightclub downtown Fort Worth
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How did he propose? He surprised me with a
birthday dinner with his family and mine at a Cajun restaurant. That was the
first time they had met. He then had a gift for me which held clues that
eventually led to his a t-shirt that his friend was wearing underneath his
shirt. It asked “WILL YOU MARRY ME?” and when I turned around he was on one
knee with the ring. The entire restaurant was watching.
Your Bridal Gown & Accessories
Designer: Allure 8868
Favorite Feature about your dress: Everything from the bodice to the detail on the train
How did you know your dress was “the one”? The moment I looked in the mirror before stepping out and I couldn’t see anything wrong with it.
Describe your experience at Pence & Panache: It was an absolute great experience. It was the only place I went, I looked at hundreds of dresses online and knew they carried the style I was looking for and in the price range I was looking for. I chose one dress prior because I really liked it and my mother loved it but I wasn’t in love with it and they were gracious enough to allow me to go through more dresses and luckily the Allure trunk show was there and that is where I found “The Dress”.
Accessories chosen to accent your dress: Finger tip length veil along with 3” Swarovski crystal earrings and crystal bangle bracelet.
What was your “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue”? Something old and borrowed was a cross necklace that belonged to my mother. Something Blue was the garter and something new was my crystal platform heels.
What is your #1 tip for brides in the planning process? Don’t try do it all yourself. I had wonderful help from my family throughout the year of planning and I also hired a wedding coordinator for the month prior and day of. It was well worth it.
How do you describe the theme of your wedding? Modern Spring Bling
What color palette did you select and how did you choose? Slate blue, pumpkin and white
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Do you have any advice for brides who are still
searching for their perfect bridal gown? Please yourself before anyone else and
embrace the experience rather than stress over it.
What was your favorite part of your wedding day? Ultimately marrying my best friend and having such a great time with everyone who was there.
Pence and Panache Featured
Bride:
Amanda & Kenneth
January 14, 2012
Amanda & Kenneth
January 14, 2012
Amanda looking incredibly stunning in this Maggie Sottero gown. This all over lace dress simply takes your breath away, and probably her new husband's. Thank you so much Amanda for being a Featured Bride and we wish you a blissful and enchanting marriage!
The
Bride and Groom
How you met
your fiancé? My family owns a restaurant and about 7 years
ago my fiancé came to work there as a waiter.
How did he propose? He
knew that I have always wanted to go to the Alamo Draft House in Austin, which
is a movie theater where you can order food and drinks. I had never been there before so this alone
was going to be awesome. It was a Saturday when he decided that we should make
our way down to Austin and catch a 7:00 movie.
I was extremely excited!! I
became confused when he mentioned that after the movie he wanted to go out to
eat afterwards. I didn’t understand this
because we were supposed to be eating at the movies, this was the whole purpose
of going to this specific place. He was
really adamant that we go eat afterwards; he said that he found this place that
we need to try. This kind of threw me
for a loop because he never searches for anything. I am always the one making travel plans and
finding different places to go. I
suggested that wherever we are going after we can just get some dessert. He seemed OK with that. I picked the movie, Black Swan, real romantic
I know, and we headed to this mysterious place.
All he gave me was the address and we put it in the GPS. We finally got to our destination and it was
a sweet little Italian restaurant called Romeos, so surprised that he found a
place like this. We went in and enjoyed
some dessert and a live band. We decided
that we should probably leave and head back to Waco but there was one more
thing he had to do. Right before he go
to the car, he pulled out the ring and asked me to marry him. I was completely caught off guard but amidst
my shock I said yes!
Your Bridal Gown &
Accessories
Designer: Maggie Sottero- Georgina
Favorite Feature about your
dress: I
love all the lace and the long train.
How did you know your dress was “the
one”? When
I first looked at it, I didn’t think that this one would be it because it was
strapless and I originally did not want strapless. I tried it on and when I walked out and saw
my mom and sister’s faces, I knew this was it.
I did not even want to take it off and I couldn’t even remember what the
other dresses looked like that I had previously tried on.
Describe your experience at Pence & Panache: I loved how intimate it was at this boutique. There were not people running around everywhere and my assistant was right there to help me with what I needed. I loved the runway that you walk out on with all the mirrors to see the front and back of dresses. This was definitely the experience I was looking for when finding my wedding dress.
Accessories chosen to accent your
dress: I
wore a mantilla veil that was made to go with the Georgina dress, some sparkly
tear drop earrings, and an ivory flower at the reception.
Your Wedding
Day
Wedding Venue: Ceremony – St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco, Texas. Reception- Roosevelt Ballroom in Waco, Texas
What was your “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue”? Something old- used my mom’s wedding dress to make the ring bearer pillow, something new- my dress, something borrowed- the wrap around my bouquet, something blue- my Dallas Cowboys garter.
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What is your
#1 tip for brides in the planning process? I would say not to stress too much because in
the end everything will come together, you will finally realize that the day is
just about you and your husband to be.
How do you
describe the theme of your wedding? The
theme of my wedding was elegant and traditional.
What color
palette did you select and how did you choose? I
chose navy and white. Since we were
getting married in the winter time, I wanted the white to really pop and it
does when you pair it with navy.
Do you have
any advice for brides who are still searching for their perfect bridal
gown? Have
an open mind when it comes to selecting, try on a few you thought you would
never wear because one of those dresses could possibly be the one.
What was your
favorite part of your wedding day? I
loved every minute of my wedding day but my favorite was when they opened the
doors for me to walk in and out of the 300 people at my wedding the only person
I saw was my future husband waiting at the end of the aisle. That was the most amazing feeling and it
something that I will cherish the rest of my life.
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Pence and Panache Featured Bride:
Haley & Tyler
October 22, 2011
Haley looked absolutely stunning in this strapless fitted Allure gown! She took it a step further be making a custom change and turning the dress into a sweetheart neckline, making the dress even more unique. Thank you Haley for sharing this moment with us, we were thrilled to help you find the dress of your dreams. Pence and Panache wishes you and Tyler lifelong happiness!
The Bride and Groom
How you met your fiancé? I met my fiancé when we were in elementary school. His younger sister and I were good friends. We didn’t start dating, however, until my sophomore year and his senior year in high school.
How did he propose? He was home for a 10 day leave after just having graduated from a 3 month Marine boot camp. Our good friend, Lisa, offered to take some pictures of us a couple days before he had to head back to San Diego. We were at the shoot and Lisa asked if there was any poses that we wanted to do, and he got down on one knee and kissed my hand (I’m still clueless at this point). Then he looked at me and said, “You know these are our engagements pictures right?” Then he pulled out the ring. It was so special and I love that we have pictures of it all!
Your Bridal Gown & Accessories
Designer: I think it was Allure but I can’t, for the life of me, remember. (*It was an Allure Exclusive, Style 2252)
Favorite Feature about your dress: I loved the shape and the pick-ups in the dress. It made me feel so beautiful.
How did you know your dress was “the one”? I had tried on a million dresses and finally it came down to two dresses. My best friends and family were there and when I walked out in “the” dress their reactions said it all. That was MY dress. Funny thing is, it was nothing like I thought I wanted.
Describe your experience at Pence & Panache: They were so great! They were so patient with me as I tried on almost every dress in the store! They answered all my questions and you could tell they knew their stuff. The bridesmaid party was awesome. I’ve never heard of a bridal shop having them and I’m so glad I did. It gave me a chance to see and help all my bridesmaids pick all their dresses without going to a separate appointment for each. And they served snacks and drinks on top of it all! It was wonderful!
Accessories chosen to accent your dress: I wore a bracelet, earrings, and veil, all of which, my mother wore in her wedding.
Your Wedding Day
Wedding Venue: Beaumont Ranch
What was your “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue”? My something old was my great-grandmothers broach on my bouquet, something new was my dress and shoes, something borrowed was all my accessories from my mom, and for something blue I had blue rhinestones on my toes!
What is your #1 tip for brides in the planning process? Enjoy every minute of it. It really does go by so fast! Try not to stress too much. It will definitely spoil such a fun, special time! And stay as organized as possible. It helps so much!
How do you describe the theme of your wedding? I would say tropical, almost.
What color palette did you select and how did you choose? My bridesmaids wore navy dresses and my flowers were orange, pink and white. I love the color blue so I chose I dark shade of blue since it was a fall/ winter wedding and I thought it looked more elegant. I chose my flower colors because my absolute favorite flowers are lilies and the most common lilies are pink, orange and white.
Do you have any advice for brides who are still searching for their perfect bridal gown? Don’t rule anything out until you try it. Try on every style because the way they look on could surprise you.
What was your favorite part of your wedding day? I loved everything about that day. The weather turned out to be perfect. No rain, not too hot, not too cold! Finally being able to call myself his wife was the best feeling and sharing it with all of our family and friends made it even more special! We had a blast and danced the night away! I am so glad my dad got a live band; it literally made the night!
Pence and Panache Featured Bride:
Lindsay & Chris
September 18, 2011
The Bride and Groom
How you met your fiancé? We met through friends.
How did he propose? He was trying to wait until Valentine’s Day, but he just couldn’t wait. He ended up proposing to me in his living room one evening before we went to dinner.
Your Bridal Gown & Accessories
Designer: Allure
Favorite Feature about your dress: The skirt has the most beautiful flowers
How did you know your dress was “the one”? I had tried on a lot of dresses, but I couldn’t forget about the picture of this dress that I had seen online. I had to find it!
Describe your experience at Pence & Panache: The consultants were fabulous. They were so patient with me and very attentive. They have a beautiful selection of dresses!
Describe your experience at Pence & Panache: The consultants were fabulous. They were so patient with me and very attentive. They have a beautiful selection of dresses!
Accessories chosen to accent your dress: They found me a gorgeous flower accessory for my hair which matched my dress perfectly.
Your Wedding Day
Wedding Venue: Joe T’ Garcia’s in Fort Worth
What was your “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue”? Something old: I wore the pearl earrings my fiancé gave me on our first Christmas together. Something new: The flower accessory for my hair which I bought at Pence and Panache. Something borrowed and blue: I borrowed my best friend’s garter which she used at her wedding
What is your #1 tip for brides in the planning process? Don’t get caught up with the little details and don’t waste your money on little things that no one will remember.
How do you describe the theme of your wedding? Mexican- style garden wedding
What color palette did you select and how did you choose? We were married by a fountain with a pool blue interior. I wanted my bridesmaids to be in pool blue to bring out that color in the fountain. For the flowers, I wanted all shades of pink.
Do you have any advice for brides who are still searching for their perfect bridal gown? Trust your first instinct when choosing your dress and don’t wait too long to order it.
What was your favorite part of your wedding day? It didn’t rain!!! And…my mother in law surprised us with a mariachi! I had no idea and I was thrilled!
Pence and Panache Featured Bride:
Kelly & Brad
September 10, 2011
This Pence and Panache Bride chose a beautiful one-shoulder Allure gown that reflected her sweet, fun personality. The bloggers wanted to thank one of their very own for helping other brides find the gown of their dreams and for sharing your dream wedding with us. Congratulations Mrs. Law!
The Bride and Groom
How you met your fiancé? We met in class in the 5th grade, but it wasn’t until our senior year of high school that we became friends and then started dating.
How did he propose? After Brad’s graduation from college, I began watching and waiting for the proposal I hoped was coming soon. A few months later, when I was least expecting it, Brad surprised me by sneaking into my house, waking me up, and proposing on a perfect Sunday morning. We went downstairs and both of our parents were there for an early morning celebration breakfast. It was an absolutely perfect moment, and he definitely succeeded in his goal of surprising me!
Pence and Panache Featured Bride:
Your Bridal Gown & Accessories
Designer: Allure Bridals
Favorite Feature about your dress: My favorite feature about my dress was the lace and tulle flowers that covered the entire skirt of my wedding dress. The style of the dress made me feel elegant and fun at the same time. It was perfect!
How did you know your dress was “the one”? I had been a registered member of the Knot.com for quite some time prior to my engagement. I loved looking at wedding dresses, wedding colors, flowers, basically anything to do with weddings. Going into the wedding dress shopping experience I had a very specific vision of what I thought I would be wearing on my wedding day. The dress I found was completely different. I tried on only a handful of dresses and knew it was my dress the moment I tried it on. I didn’t cry or get emotional, but when I walked out of the dressing room, I was immediately overwhelmed with excitement that I was getting married. I knew I could see myself walking down the aisle and getting married it in so I knew it had to be the one!
Describe your experience at Pence & Panache: Pence & Panache provided the perfect experience for finding my wedding dress and bridesmaids’ dresses. The selection of designer gowns allowed for me to view all of my options in one place and the knowledgeable staff was very helpful! The layout of the boutique very well thought out and it allowed for me to have a private appointment with my family and a personal consultant even with other people in the boutique. Pence & Panache also provided the opportunity for me to unveil my gown at a “Bridal Party” for my family and bridesmaids. It was the perfect opportunity for bridesmaids to meet each other and get fitted for their dresses. The entire experience was everything I could have imagined it to be!
Accessories chosen to accent your dress: I chose a double layer veil lined with crystals for the ceremony. I then used a pearl and crystal headpiece for the reception.
Your Wedding Day
Wedding Venue: We got married at Calvary Church in Ft. Worth. Brad has been attending this church since he was born, and I began attending 4 years ago. It held sentimental meaning to both of us to be married there.
What was your “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue”? My something old was a green ribbon from my great-grandmothers wedding dress that I wrapped around the base of my bouquet. My something new was my wedding dress. My something borrowed was the lace flowers from my mother’s wedding shoes, and my something blue was my garter.
What is your #1 tip for brides in the planning process? My advice would be to enjoy the planning process. Make it fun and don’t get too worked up over anything. The reason for the whole event in the first place is for you to marry the man you love. The small things won’t matter on that day, you won’t even notice them! But enjoy planning them anyway.
How do you describe the theme of your wedding? I wanted the wedding to be personal, light and fresh. I wanted it to be a joyous and happy event that reflected our personality.
What color palette did you select and how did you choose? I chose white, green, and gray as the main colors. We used hints of brown and purple to give the flower arrangements a fuller look. I chose these colors because I loved the fresh and clean look of the color combination.
Do you have any advice for brides who are still searching for their perfect bridal gown? My advice would be to keep your mind open going into the process. Try different styles and shapes. Find the most flattering shape for your figure and then find one that matches your personal style and makes you feel exactly how you want to feel on your wedding day!
What was your favorite part of your wedding day? I have so many favorite memories from my wedding day! One of my absolute favorites was my dad seeing me in my dress for the first time. Another one of my favorite moments was the Groomsmen wedding prank. Immediately following the kiss, the groomsmen pulled scorecards out of their suit coats ranking our kiss. The comments ranged anywhere from “4.3 – Good, Not Great”, to “--- Missed it, Staring @ the Bridesmaids”. My brother’s read “-1, that’s my sister”. Their prank was absolutely hilarious and had all the attendees laughing.
Jennifer
and
Ricky
June 10, 2011
This Pence & Panache Bride picked out an Allure Exclusive gown that fit beautifully into her wedding style and venue. The bloggers of Pence & Panache want to say thank you again for choosing one of our gowns, and for sharing about your amazing day with our readers!
The Bride and Groom
How did you meet your fiance?
"I met Ricky in Oct. 2007. My best friend played match maker and set me up without my knowledge. I invited her out to dance one night, and she brought a couple of cute Italian guys with her. Ricky stood out from all of the others in my eyes, and we just clicked from that moment! I didn't even find out that I was set up until the next day!"
How did he propose?
"We got engaged on December 30, 2009 in New York City. Ricky spent Christmas in Italy with his family, so we traveled separately to New York. I got to the hotel hours before he did, so I waited anxiously for him to arrive! When Ricky finally got there, I wanted to exchange Christmas presents since he was teasing me for so long about what he was getting for me!"
When he gave me my present, it was a little red bag with a jewelry box inside. While I was opening it, I figured it was probably a necklace or earrings. I opened the box, and staring back at me was a beautiful, sparkling ring! I was a little shocked. Ricky was silent. I looked at the ring and asked him if it was a ring with a diamond, or a diamond ring (yes, just like Samantha in Sex and the City). It was a diamond ring, but Ricky was having trouble explaining that to me. I basically had to ask him if he was asking me to marry him! I think he got nervous!
The Bridal Gown
What was your favorite feature about your gown?
What was your favorite feature about your gown?
"I love the pleated train that starts at the right hip and flows around to the back. It was amazing for pictures."
How did you know your dress was “the one”?
"It didn’t take me long to find “the one.” I only tried on about 10-15 dresses in total, and the dress I chose made me feel the most beautiful and confident. I knew it was the one as soon as I tried it on."
Describe your experience at Pence & Panache:
"I had a wonderful experience at Pence & Panache. The boutique was the first and only place I went to find my dress. I loved the decor and the ambiance, and there was a large selection of dresses to choose from. I was initially worried about finding a dress, but It was actually a lot easier and less stressful than I thought! I love how the dresses are displayed along the walls of the boutique, and it was very easy to move quickly while choosing dresses to try on."
What accessories did you choose to accent your dress?
"I accented my dress with only a few accessories. I chose a hair comb with crystals and beads from Pence & Panache, and I wore a simple blusher as a veil. My dress had crystals and beads at the sweetheart neckline, so I wore a simple pair of crystal drop earrings and a crystal and pearl bracelet."
The Wedding Day
Venue: Villa Regina Teodolinda. Laglio, Italy. Lake Como
What was your “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue”?
"Something old- The ring cushion we used is very old and has been passed down throughout the history Ricky’s family. Something new- my shoes. Something borrowed and blue- a sapphire and diamond tennis bracelet borrowed from my sister."
What is your #1 tip for brides in the planning process?
"Let others help you in the planning process. Don’t be afraid to be in the dark about some things. Since my wedding was in Italy, I didn’t get to have control over most of the planning. Instead of worrying about it, I helped where I could, and it turned out to be more beautiful and amazing than I expected."
How would you describe the theme of your wedding?
"We didn’t really have a theme. It was in Italy and full of Italian food, music and people, so I guess it was Italian themed!"
What color palette did you select and how did you choose?
"I chose different shades of purple, and it was easy to choose because I love purple!"
Do you have any advice for brides who are still searching for their perfect bridal gown?
"If you find a dress you love, stop looking. I know a few girls who chose their dress and kept searching and trying on other dresses. You will only add more stress and lose time by doing this!"
What was your favorite part of your wedding day?
"I loved every moment, but my favorite part was making my surprise entrance to the ceremony. At Lake Como, there is a historical tradition for the bride to arrive in a small boat to surprise all of her guests. I was a little scared of falling in the lake at first, but it turned out to be a nice ride. It was so beautiful riding through the lake surrounded by mountains, and it was amazing to dock and see my groom and guests waiting for me at the entrance to the villa. I will never forget that moment!"
Pence and Panache Featured Bride:
Amanda
and
Jordan
March 25, 2011
Pence and Panache would like to thank Amanda so much for sharing all of her stories, insight, and beautiful wedding pictures!
The Bride and Groom
How did you meet your fiancé?
"We attended high school together and reconnected through friends after I moved back from Washington DC after graduate school."
How did he propose?
"We were going to meet my best friend and her husband for dinner at dinner at H2 Steakhouse in Fort Worth. We got there a little bit early and parked down in the stockyards. We were walking toward the restaurant and he stopped to talk to the driver of a horse-drawn carriage. He pretended to recognize the driver as one of his father's old schoolmates. The driver offered to give us a ride down to H2. She took us back behind Main Street by the river. He signaled her to stop and we got out down by the water. He got down on one knee and proposed. He had some good family friends there to take pictures of the whole thing. Afterwards, we went to H2 and he surprised me with a dinner party of our parents and two best friends."
The Bridal Gown
What was your favorite feature about your gown?
"The panel of lace that was worked into the bottom rouching of the dress."
How did you know your dress was "the one"?
"Right after I stepped into the dress in front of the mirror and she started to lace up the back, I was so excited and anxious for her to hurry and finish so that I could see it. I couldn't stop smiling and it almost brought tears to my eyes when I walked out to show it off."
Describe your experience at Pence and Panache:
"I had a wonderful experience! I was the only bride there and felt like a princess as I got to walk around and pick out dresses. My dress was the fourth one I tried on, but I just loved walking out in front of my mother and sisters to show off all the pretty dresses."
What accessories did you choose to accent your dress?
"I chose a necklace and earring set that I purchased at Pence and Panache. It had pearls, rhinestones, and clear crystals that seemed to be a perfect match for the beading on my dress. I borrowed a hair clip from a good friend that seemed to be a perfect match to the jewelry as well."
Do you have any advice for brides who are still searching for their perfect bridal gown?
"Don't settle! There is a dress out there that is perfect for you, no matter how picky you are."
The Wedding Day
Your wedding venue was beautiful! Where was your wedding held?
"A&M Gardens"
What was your "something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue"?
"My 'something old' was my Grandmother's brooch that I clipped onto my bridal bouquet. My 'something borrowed' was my hair clip. My 'something blue' was my flowers."
What is your #1 tip for brides in the planning process?
"My #1 tip is to enjoy it and not get overwhelmed in the process. Once you find the venue and the dress, its all downhill from there. You will most definitely have a few breakdowns, but remember that those will pass and you'll laugh when you think back on how stressed you were and how great everything ended up!"
How do you describe the theme of your wedding?
"I wanted a more modern feel but with vintage undertones. Our venue was perfect for us because it was a combination of city and country."
What color palette did you select and how did you choose?
"I used cobalt blue, black, and white as our colors. My bridesmaids and I all have bright blue eyes (one green), and the blue just made everyone's eyes pop! I chose black and white as my other colors so that it would retain a classy and elegant feel. The blue ended up popping in the garden areas where the ceremony occurred."
What was your favorite part of your wedding day?
"It would be hard to pinpoint! Everything went wonderful on our day. The weather couldn't have been better and I felt absolutely gorgeous. I couldn't stop smiling all night and we had a blast dancing the night away with all our family and friends."
Pence and Panache Featured Bride:
Charlsie
and
Brent
January 8, 2011
This Pence and Panache Bride selected a gorgeous Exclusive Edition by Allure dress that was a perfect fit for her personal and wedding style. The Pence and Panache Bloggers want to say a big thank you to Charlsie for her answers, advice, and for sharing her beautiful wedding day pictures with us!
How did you meet your fiancé ?
"Brent and I met our freshman year of college at Oklahoma State."
How did he propose?
"He proposed at our favorite summer restraunt, Joe T. Garcia's."
The Bridal Gown
What was your favorite feature about your dress?
"The rosette details on the skirt."
How did you know your dress was "the one"?
"I knew I had found my dress when it fit my personal style perfectly and I saw the look on my mother's face when I walked out of the dressing room."
"I chose some simple teardrop earrings and a crystal headband."
Do you have any advice for brides still searching for their perfect bridal gown?
"Keep in mind your body type and what your favorite pieces in your wardrobe are and what about them appeals to you and try to find a dress that incorporates those elements in some way into your dress. You will be comfortable and confident if you stick with what you know looks good. The day you are going to be photographed the most and the center of attention is not the day to take a fashion 'risk'."
Describe your experience at Pence and Panache:
"Kandace and her mother let us book an appointment with them the same day, they made us feel comfortable from the minute we walked in the door. Kandace listened carefully to all the things I told her I wanted and even made suggestions about dresses without pressuring me into anything. They really made this dress buying experience so stress free and easy."
The Wedding Day
Where was your wedding venue?
"Bell Tower Chapel"
What was your "something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue"?
My something old was a gold locket that belonged to my late maternal grandmother that I put a picture of her and my fiance's late grandfather and carried on my bouquet. My something new was my dress and red shoes. My something borrowed was my grandmother's pearls that my mother wore as a necklace on her wedding day and that she had restrung into a bracelet for me. My something blue was my garter."
What is your #1 tip for brides in the planning process?
"The tip that was most valuable to me in the planning process was to keep things classic and timeless. No one wants to look back on their wedding pictures and think 'what was I thinking?'"
What color palette did you select and how did you choose?
"Black, white, and red accents. I thought about other color combinations but just wasn't comfortable with any other colors and I knew that red, white and black would photograph beautifully.
What was your favorite part of your wedding day?
"My absolute favorite part was the reception. I got to visit, dance and just share the day with the people my husband and I cared about and loved most in the world all in one room."
Pence and Panache wants to thank Charlsie again for sharing her beautiful wedding day with us and our readers!
Pence and Panache Featured Bride:
Marisol
and
David
October 2, 2010
The Pence and Panache Bloggers asked Marisol a few questions about her big day, and we want to thank Marisol for sharing her wedding day answers and advice with us!
The Bride and Groom
How did you and your fiancé meet?
"We met through mutual friends, then he contacted me through a social network and we emailed back and forth, until he finally asked me out on a date."
How did he propose?
"We were in Mexico and after dinner, he insisted we take a walk down the beach, against my wishes. I was not feeling very good and just wanted to get back to the room. We were on the sand, shoes off, and only had moonlight. He got on his knee and asked me to marry him. At that moment, all I could do was cover my mouth and run away - I got sick! We walked back to the room and after I freshened up I asked him to try again and this time I said "Yes"!"
The Dress
What was your favorite feature about your dress?
"I loved the classic look it had and the way the dress was designed gave me curves, which was great because I have none! It was better than I imagined!!"
How did you know your dress was the one?
"It wasn't love at first sight with the dress, but it grew on me. I knew it was the one because I couldn't stop thinking about it and I always wanted to wear it around the house!"
What accessories did you chose to accent your gown?
"Chandelier diamond earrings, diamond brooch at hip and purple peep toe heels."
Describe your experience at Pence and Panache:
"This was customer service at its best! Kandace was the best! She was sincere, informative, she listened to what I wanted and best of all-- she was extremely patient with me! I couldn't have had a better experience anywhere else!"
The Wedding Day
Where was your wedding venue?
"T&P Building, Downtown Fort Worth"
What is your #1 tip for brides in the planning process?
"Know what you want and stick to it- this your day, not your BFF or your mom! Be organized and stick to your budget!"
What color palette did you select?
"I had black and white damask print and eggplant color splashes."
What was your favorite part of your wedding day?
"My favorite part was taking pictures with my new husband and friends!!"
Pence and Panache would like to thank Marisol again for sharing her special day with us and our blog readers!
