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The Thinking Bride’s Guide To Pulling Off
the Perfect PC Wedding
The Who, What, When, How and Why behind Wedding Bliss
By Misty Browning and Marsha Brown
Y
ou’ve dreamed of this event your entire life and
you worked out all of the details years ago in your
mind, when you were seven. It seemed so far away
(which, in truth it was. Remember, you were seven) but
now you only have a few months to work at the details.
Don’t worry. It’s not the time to panic. This is, after all,
supposed to be fun for you and for everyone involved
including your parents, your siblings, your closest friends
(you know, the ones who will be part of your bridal
party), his parents, his siblings. But most of all, it should
be fun for the groom.
of their outdoor patios or hilltop vistas.
If you’re needing a larger venue, try Clark Gardens.
Located between Weatherford and Mineral Wells, the
gardens were originally created for a wedding. The
breathtaking 50-acre oasis of Clark Gardens awakens the
senses, stirs the spirit and relaxes the mind. Their 35-acre
public botanic garden is tucked away down a country
road and offers a variety of venues for weddings and
Keep the Fun/Stay Within Your Budget
Before you run out and select your gown, you first
should get an overall vision of the basic tone of your
wedding and as much as we hate to use the B word, you
have to figure out how much you can spend on your
dream wedding. Is someone else involved with financing
the bash? Your parents? His parents? The groom? Your
banker? Your bookie? Whoever is helping to finance your
magical day, the earlier you talk to them about budgeting
the happier the big day will be and less stressful.
Hometown Church Ceremony or Destination
Weddings - Start With Choosing a Venue
It is an understatement to say a good wedding is
all about the details. Even though picking a location to
exchange the vows is a major detail, it makes the deci-
sion a difficult one when one is deciding on a destina-
tion or local wedding. Where do you want to have the
ceremony? Barefoot in the sand or having Elvis marry you
in a white chapel in Vegas? It’s those pesky details that
make a huge decision. When choosing a location, some
brides want a destination wedding. Some brides choose
to be married in one location, but have their reception at
a more picturesque venue, others prefer keeping it simple
by having both ceremony and reception in one location.
If you’re wanting the feel of a destination wedding,
but with the budget of a local venue, Dove Ridge
Vineyard is the place for you. Located on a 56-acre
estate just 30 minutes from Fort Worth. Dove Ridge is
surrounded by rolling hills and over five acres of beautiful
grape vineyards. With miles and miles of views of Parker
and Tarrant counties, Dove Ridge has a unique birds-eye
view of the surrounding, picturesque countryside. During
the lull of the ceremony, the estate offers you and your
guests plenty of room to roam during both the reception
or event. Your guests can watch the sunset from any one
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receptions, including two permanent reception tents and
a breathtaking sandstone chapel, all creating the ideal
location for an unforgettable event.
Long for a touch of Tuscany? Umbra Winery is the desti-
nation for you. Located in Springtown, their urban tasting