You’re Now the Mrs. – Does your I.D. Prove it?

Even if your new marriage license says you are now his Mrs., there are many other legal documents you should update. If you haven’t contacted some of the important agencies you and your spouse may have problems when tax season rolls around.

Social Security Administration: Contacting the SSA should most likely be the first step a now married tax payers should take. Simply visit your local SSA office and request a SS-5, which is an Application for a Social Security Card. Hand over your marriage license (for proof) and explain that you would like to be issued a new card with your married last name. This form can also be found on the Social security website by following the link www.socialsecurity.gov

DMV: I KNOW... I know the lines of horror at the DMV! But making a trip to the D.M.V. is the only way to change your D.L. (There is a fee so make sure you have all documents needed and forms of payment available)

Changing your Passport: (wait till after honeymoon if ticket has already been issued to your maiden name) If needing to change your name on your passport it is important to know that if it is within one year or less of the issue date you will NOT be charged but if it is more you will. To change your name on your passport within a year or less of its issue date you will need to complete a Form DS-5504, this form can be obtained online at , through a passport agency, or a Acceptance Facility. If you need to expedite the process because you are going overseas for your honeymoon keep in mind there is an addition charge of $60. More information can be found on www.travel.state.gov

Don’t forget to notify your employers (how could they NOT know though you’ve been gushing a bout the big day for months). However it is essential that HR knows for tax and payroll purposes. And Brides please remember that when issued a Marriage License you still must reach out to all important agencies to confirm your new name change.

-Crystal

Weddings to Celebrate :: Jessica and Joel - Four Seasons, Austin

Ahhhh I loved working with this family. I was the "day of" coordinator for Jessica so we didn't spend a lot of time together, but the time we did have was spent with her whole family, and boy they're a hoot!

Jessica was referred to me by Leslie, who will be getting married this weekend at Barton Creek Resort. Thank you for the referral, Leslie! There is no greater compliment.

Jessica and Joel - thank you for trusting me with the details of your gorgeous wedding day. I am so thrilled to have gotten to know you and your families, and am so excited to see what the future holds for you guys. See you on Saturday at Leslie's wedding! :)

xoxo,
jess

Pictures by the ridiculously talented Tyler Schmitt, who also happens to be our Austin officemate:

Groom's Tisch

Bride's Kabbalat Panim

Bedekken

Gorgeous Chuppah by Last Petal (they did the stage treatment as well)

One of my favorite bands - Blind Date. They're so shy... Ha!

Hora!

Love these escort cards. Big KUDOS to my team, Holly and Jacklyn, for setting these up! No small task, as they were a bit top heavy and would easily start a domino effect if even slightly bumped.

Gorgeous.

Cast of Vendors:
Something To Celebrate
Four Seasons
Will Taylor and Strings Attached
Blind Date
The Mill Photography Studio
Last Petal Floral Studio
Capital Wedding Videos
FILO
Marquee
Pamela's Beauty Secrets
Maris Malone Calderon Makeup Artistry

Fall Inspiration

Well, the fall weather has FINALLY kicked in here in Texas. It's been cool every morning this week! In honor of this season, and because the cool temps have inspired me...here are a few pictures I hope inspire you...






All of the pictures were found on Pinterest. If you haven't been properly introduced, you should be. It's a fantastic site!

Happy planning,

Events to Celebrate: Miller's 60th Birthday Party

Helping couples plan their perfect wedding is fabulous. However, having the opportunity to work with them again and again is the bees knees. :-) I had a blast helping Maricela and Brooks with their big day, and was THRILLED with Brooks' mother contacted me to coordinate his dad's 60th Birthday Bash. It was an 8 hour long, 4-leg party complete with roasts, toasts, limos, laughter and loads of fun. Here are a few pictures of the first two stops taken by my dear friend, Kylene Sherer. Didn't she do an amazing job? I'll post pictures from the last two stops next month.






Thanks again for letting me be a part of this awesome birthday bash. It was one for the books!

xoxo,

Cast of Vendors...

Coordinator: Something to Celebrate, Resha Zazueta

Photographer: Kylene Sherer

Videographer: Seale Adams

Catering: BBs Cafe

Cake: A Taste of Expression

Florist: Last Petal

Rentals: Elegant Beginnings

DJ: Rock N Robin

Limos: Galveston Limos

Table Settings

One of my absolute favorite decor items of any wedding is the table setting. I LOVE a well thought out, expertly executed table setting. Whether elaborate or simple, a well set table can set the tone for your reception. So don't overlook it. One of my favorite moments of any wedding I plan is when the reception set up has been completed and I can take a glimpse of the reception space before any guests have entered it. I love seeing how all of the elements--linens, flowers, china--come together to make a beautiful space. Take a look at some of these beautiful settings.

(Photos courtesy of The Knot)

Happy Planning!

Kourtney

Beautiful Bride

Over the past few months I have had the absolute privilege of helping Cara & John plan their upcoming November wedding. Below are some stunning shots from Cara's bridal portrait session with Stephanie Bledsoe Bachle of Bella Photography Tx.

Wedding photographs to follow in a month or so!

Lauren

Your Wedding Day...Year After Year

Your focus right now is on your wedding day - and rightly so! It is one of the most important days of your life, and a truly unique one. But what about the days and years following? Your wedding day is the beginning of something, not a solitary event. There will be decisions to make and crossroads that you will reach over the course of your life together.

Photo credit: Precious Moments

Hopefully, you and your husband will celebrate each other all year long, but one day a year will forevermore be extra special to you and your marriage - your anniversary, of course! There are many ways you can make that day memorable each year, but one of the most common is giving each other an anniversary present. And if you're anything like me...giving presents can be quite difficult!

Though it may seem silly to stick to the "traditional" anniversary themed-gifts (ie, 25th is gold, 50th is silver), it might be a good place to start. Even just to get ideas churning in your head.

Happy-Anniversary has a great table that lists all the different Traditional and Modern gift themes, plus various ideas for each one. Check it out! Its never too early to start thinking about your first anniversary...maybe you can even steal an idea or two for Christmas or his birthday.

Let me leave you with one of my favorite Anniversary ideas. On your first anniversary, find your favorite, framed picture of the two of you on your wedding day. Then, take a picture of the two of you holding that picture. On your second anniversary, frame the picture from your first anniversary, and take a picture of the two of you holding that picture. Eventually, you'll have a picture within a picture within a picture (and so forth) of the two of you from every anniversary you've ever had:

Photo credit: Pintrest

Blessings,
Holly

Why Not...?

Cocktail napkins can either be a special, personal detail or a throw-away. Your guests will love that extra little something.

Why not make it personal with your new married monogram?

Or a motif you used on your stationery?

Or my personal fave, bits of the story of how you met?

Or lines from a love poem or love song?

There are so many creative things you can do. Most of the time your stationer can recommend a company to work with. Foryourparty.com (where most of these pictures came from) offers napkins (and stirrers, coasters, oh my!) that can be imprinted with whatever artwork you can email. The options are endless!

--Katie