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The Importance of Wedding Invitations

&Lists

Lists Of LocalWeddingVendors

ProposalsWill You

Um Ah... Marry Me?

20Tips

when buying your Wedding Gown

FREE

Lubbock’s Very Own Wedding Directory

Visit us at www.lubbock weddingguide.com

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Wedding invitations are extremely important to the wedding planning process. This is how the bride and groom communicate with their guests. This makes it imperative that all of the necessary information is conveyed to the guests and that the guests also have a way to respond to the couple. This does not need to be a stressful decision for the bride and groom as long as they have all of the necessary information included with their wedding invitations.

The necessary information that needs to be in-cluded on the wedding invitations is all of the in-formation that the guests will need to make plans to attend the wedding. This includes, the date, time, and location of the ceremo-ny. If the reception is at a later time or different loca-tion then this information should be included as well. The full names of the bride and groom should be in-cluded so that distant rela-tives and family friends will be able to properly address cards and gifts. If some-one other than the bride and groom is hosting the wedding, then they should be acknowledged on the wedding invitations. All of this information is imperative to include on the invitations.

In addition to providing the necessary information, the wedding invitations also need to convey the overall atmosphere of the event. This means that whether the event is casual or formal, the wed-ding invitations should reflect this. If the bride and groom have chosen a special theme, then this is an

excellent way to incorporate it into the wedding planning. By subtly conveying the overall tone of the wedding, guests will know what to expect at the wedding and will also dress appropriately. This will save them embarrassment from wearing a gown to a casual wedding.

The bride and groom need to give a lot of informa-tion to their guests through the wedding invita-tions, but the guests also need to be able to con-tact the bride and groom to reply to the invitation. This means including a reply card with the wedding invitations. These cards should include a space for

the guest’s name, whether or not they will be attending the wedding, how many people will be attending, and any di-etary requirements. The bride and groom will need all of this information in order to finalise many of their wedding details. The reply cards should include a self-addressed, stamped en-velopes for the guests to re-turn.

In addition to the wedding invitations and reply cards, the bride and groom should include special information for out of town guests. This could be a simple print out that outlines local area attractions, the best restaurants, and hotels. This will help those guests plan their trip and is a wonderful courtesy.

Wedding invitations are a necessary part of wed-ding planning. As long as the bride and groom are prepared with all of the pertinent information, then this is also one of the easiest aspects of wedding planning.

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Sketchhog DesignsSketchhog.comLubbock, TX(806) 319-5404

Party Plus Warehouse6520 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 795-1443

Social Butterfly 2601 Boston Ave Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 747-3333

BIT Printing 3417 73rd St Suite Lubbock, TX 79423(800) 517-2751

Calligraphy Etc. 4505 98th St Ste 12 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 785-1196

Paper Moon 305 York Ave Lubbock, TX 79416(806) 796-0881

Chloe’s Kisses 405 Slide Road Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 928-1582

Wedding Solutions 1413 Texas Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 789-7291

Joyful Heart Design Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 787-1450

Copy Craft Printers Inc. 4413 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-7752

Edible Arrangements 8215 University AveLubbock, TX 79423(806) 748-8000

Gift Baskets 4914 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 785-7550

Invitations & Gifts

Carino's Italian6821 SLide RdLubbock, TX 79424(806) 798-0944

University Caterers 15th & Akron Ste 108 Lubbock, TX 79409 (806) 742-1966

Bigham's Smokehouse 3312 82nd St, Lubbock Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 797-9931

Stella's Restaurant 4646 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 785-9299

Casa Ole Restaurant 4413 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 793-9351

Rudy's Bbq 4930 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 797-1777

Buns Over Texas 3402 73rd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 793-0012

Rosa's Cafe 4407 4th St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 785-5334

Danny's Fins & Hens 5101 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 744-0400

BBQ Catering By Tom 3006 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 799-1514

Dimba's Chicken 5010 Quaker Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 799-0830

J & M Bar B Q Express 7924 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-2525

Catfish Corner 4701 Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 722-3474

Angela's Cafe 2705 26th St Ste A Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 793-6910

Bakery Creations1005 Fm 1585 Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 793-3777

Mrs Camp’s Bakery4005 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 792-2343

United Supermercado112 N University AveLubbock, TX 79415 (806) 762-5656

United Supermarkets8010 Frankford Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-0206

United Supermarkets2703 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 745-4443

United Supermarket 506 1701 50th St Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 744-2879

United Supermarket 501 2630 Parkway Dr Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 765-8013

United Supermarkets 4010 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 791-0780

United Supermarkets 7830 Orlando Ave Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 791-0220

Market Street 502 3405 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 793-3288

Market Street 4205 98th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 798-6100

K P Kreations 7314 4th St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 799-8248

Sugarbakers Cafe & Bakery 4601 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 797-0794

Panderia La Glori 1519 34th St Lubbock, TX 79411 (806) 771-2769

Jimenez Bakery 1217 Crickets Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 744-2685

Sweet Temptations Inc 6625 19th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 797-8313

Peace O’ Cake 3412 34th ST Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 771-2253

Crazy Muffinz 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 785-3900

Aunt Norie’s Confections 5217 82nd St Unit 115 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 785-1331

Mrs. Fields Cookies6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 792-9386

Apple Tree Cafe & Bakery3501 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 799-7715

Great American Cookies 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 799-8766

Cookies By Design 3310 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 794-6992

Flowers Baking Company 5824 Elm Ave Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 745-5727

CaterersCakes&

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Jenny Craig 5102 60th Street Lubbock, TX 79414(806) 698-0067

Curves 1901 W Loop 289 Ste. A-8Lubbock, TX 79407 (800) 615-7352

8004 Indiana Ave Unit B-18Lubbock, TX 79423 (800) 615-7352

Metabolic Research Center 5705 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 785-8100

Premier Lubbock Sportsplex 9000 Memphis Dr Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 771-4263

Boston Wellness Center2709 26th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 687-8200

Bodyworks 5105 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 748-7736

5921 34th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-4040

Womens 5715 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-3004

Core 7412 University Ave # 9 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 748-7736

Family Life Center 5402 4th St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 687-4242

Gold's Gym 5025 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 793-4653

Heart Beat 12302 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 722-2388

Gym X 24 Hours 4124 19th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 797-7875

Zach's Club 4229 78th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 775-9279

Body By Design 5715 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 687-7546

Pilates N Motion 7201 76th St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 698-1599

Freedom Fitness 4124 19th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 797-7867

Exercise Center 2431 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 771-8010

Flex Fitness Center 305 Frankford Ave Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 368-5627

Health & Fitness Ultra Salon Inc. 6070 Marsha Sharp Fwy Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-2212

Sally Beauty Supply 7020 Quaker Ave #H Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 799-7713

Beauticontrol Cosmetics2805 67th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 797-2367

Merle Norman Cosmetics3408 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 795-6292

Ferguson Cindy Cosmetics 5420 99th St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 795-5937

Radiant Lily The 4414 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424(806) 792-2600

Jan Thetford 4801 5th St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 799-3255

Merle Norman Cosmetic 6816 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79424(806) 791-1201

Big State Beauty Supply 2825 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 795-8044

Bare Escentuals 2400 Glenna Goodacre Blvd Lubbock, TX 79401(806) 368-9340

The Body Shop 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 784-0200

Luzier Cosmetics 1913 38th St Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 744-8697

Cosmetics

Hair SalonsAalon Salon 2422 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 744-2478

Designers Group Salon 3824 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 792-9961

Petra Hair Design 5202 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 785-4440

Hair By Diane 4620 71st Street Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 589-3497

Salon Sculpt 2400 Glenna Goodacre Blvd Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 368-8004

Escape Salon And Day Spa 10401 Indiana Ave Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 687-1772

Kadiza Hair Studio 405 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79416(806) 792-3909

Encore Salon 6023 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 771-4247

Gloria’s Cutting Edge2825 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413(806) 793-7341

G C Hair Salon 3419 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 791-3525

Amazing Cuts Salon & Spa 1117 81st St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 791-2413

Panache Salon Spa 3501 146th St Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 793-2626

Russo’s Hair Salon 612 W Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 799-1444

Tech Beauty Salon 4212 42nd St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 799-5063

The Head Shoppe 2421 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401(806) 762-8689

Honey Cut5701 Slide Rd Unit B Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 785-5678

Bybee Salon & Assoc. 4245 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 796-7150

Dixon Beauty Salon 1724 Parkway Dr Lubbock, TX 79403(806) 762-5108

Rita’s Hair & Nails 4825 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 799-4202

Calvin’s Hair Designers 4204 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413(806) 722-3212

Beverly Birdsell 3335 70th St Lubbock, TX 79413(806) 796-2658

Julie’s Hair Boutique 1403 19th St Lubbock, TX 79401(806) 762-8414

Casa Capelli Salon2625 27th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 722-2585

Reflecting Images 5013 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410(806) 792-4612

Belles & Beaus 5408 42nd St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 796-0606

Shelley’s Styling Salon 603 Main St Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 892-3065

Hair By Sandi 3223 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 793-7214

Luvaughn Zalon 3624 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 771-5588

Doll’s House of Hair 1804 E Broadway Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 744-87738

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Planet Beach Tanning Spa4505 98th St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 687-9655

Always Tan 2400 Glenna Goodacre Blvd Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 368-8152

Super Tan 6012 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 698-1111

Sunrayz Tan 305 Frankford Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 793-2300

Body Bronze 4406 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 792-4439

Body Bronze V 2416 19th St Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 722-0672

Endless Sun Tanning6012 82nd St Ste D Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 698-1111

Sunkiss Tan 6520 South University AveLubbock, TX 79413 (806) 797-8261

Tan Ya 2610 Salem Avenue Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 788-1208

Precision Spray Tan 5510 21st Street Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 795-6636

Tanning College Flowers 2002 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 747-2800

House Of Flowers 4210 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 795-1112

Box Of Rain Floral 4505 98th St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-922

Designs By Rachel 1916 28th Street Lubbock, TX 79411 (806) 765-9500

Adams Flowers 3532 34th Street Lubbock, TX 79410(806) 792-2126

Don’s Flowers 2245 34th Street Lubbock, TX 79411 (806) 744-8431

Market Street 3405 50th Street Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 791-0972

Florist Gift Shop 5217 82nd StreetLubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-7673 Devault Floral 3703 19th Street Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 797-0727

Flowers Etc 3122 34th Street Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 792-1899

Alante Floral 3602 Slide Road Lubbock, TX 79414 (800) 658-6155 Celebration Floral 1102 Slide Road Lubbock, TX 79416(806) 744-9454 Flores Flowers 431 34th Street Lubbock, TX 79411 (806) 241-6736

Accents Unique Floral 2610 Salem Ave Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 793-0188

Market Flowers 4414 82nd Street Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 797-9714

Floral Affairs Unlimited1211 13th Street Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 787-2605

Lubbock Flower 1650 19th Street Lubbock, TX 79401 (877) 776-4767

Florist Lubbock2226 19th StreetLubbock, TX 79401 (806) 577-4510 Balloon Decor & Floral5613 Villa Drive Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 687-5198

Town South Floral5217 82nd ST Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-7673

Flor

alDance Warehouse Studio2609 Boston Ave Lubbock, TX 79410(806) 747-5575

Just Dancing 3801 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413(806) 368-3754

Dance Gallery 5738 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-2226

Ballet Lubbock 5702 Genoa Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 785-3090

Lubbock Fine Arts 13th & Slide Rd Spc 21 Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 795-0481

The Dance Palace 1706 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401(806) 744-7799

Diana’s Dancenter 5020 50th St Unit 118 Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 799-4447

Lubbock Area Sq Dance 2305 Private Road 7330 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 745-8290

The Studio 3833 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 795-7344

Dance With Me 6602 19th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 793-0396

Ballet Folklorico Aztlan6134 39th St Lubbock, TX 79407(806) 793-0099

Fancy Feet & Accessories 5422 28th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-1462

Christmann Academy 3225 50th St Ste B1 Lubbock, TX 79413(806) 795-0108

New Level Dancewear 5016 Kenosha Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 239-3732

Dance Classes

Spoil Me Rotten Party Rentals 124 E Broadway Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 543-6800

Party Plus Warehouse 6520 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 795-1443

Festive Occasions Rentals 3501 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 793-6031

Gayle's Rental 6520 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 792-5901

Fun 4 All Photobooth 9613 Colton Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-3409

Diane's Bridal 1702 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 744-5000

Party Supply

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Wedding Gownwhen buying your

1. Start early - Once you have set your wedding date, begin your search for a wedding dress. Ordering a wedding gown can easily take four to six months for the complete process. Unless you purchase your wedding dress off of the rack, your wed-ding gown will not be sewn until you order it. Then you can expect to have one to two fittings for any needed alterations. Even if you purchase a gown off the rack, you need to allow time for finding the wedding gown and for fittings and alteration.

2. Have an idea - Use the Internet and bridal magazines to get an idea of the type of dress you want, puffy sleeves, long skirt, etc. Consider the ceremony’s location and time of year- don’t plan a huge skirt for a tight little church or a thin silk sheath for an outdoor winter ceremony. Hint: Don’t remove the magazine pages with wedding dress styles you like. Keeping them in the magazine will help keep them organized and will be easier for the sales staff to flip through and see your choices.

3. Do your homework - Con-tact friends and the local Chamber of Com-merce for reputable bridal salons and other wedding gown dealers in your area. Call the

Better Business Bureau about any company you plan to patronize. Be wary of any wed-ding dress salon or seamstress that requires more than a 50% deposit on special orders, you want to have some leverage if the prod-uct you receive is not what you expected. Be aware that some wedding gown shops remove the tags from wedding dresses so you cannot identify the designer. Many times they will not offer you the style number of the wedding gown but try to get this information before putting money down so that you will know the exact wedding dress manufacturer.

4. Don’t shop alone - It is best to take one or two people with you who can as-sist you in getting in and out of those beauti-ful, but big wedding gowns. Also, another person can give you an honest opinion on how the dress fits and help you determine its appearance from all angles. Most impor-tantly, taking one or two people will make your experience more fun. Relax and enjoy yourselves! You don’t have to buy your dress in one day (usually).

5. Plan to Pay 50% down - Gener-ally a 50% deposit is required by most bridal shops on special orders and off-the-rackgowns that need alterations. Once the order

has been placed; that money is absolutely non-refundable. We recommend using a charge card for this payment, in case there is a significant complaint against the establish-ment you may be able to work something out with the credit card company for reim-bursement.

6. Call ahead - Many bridal shops and department stores require appoint-ments to try on wedding gowns. Be sure to call ahead and secure your appointment before dropping by an establishment, you might find you have just wasted valuable time because they won’t see you that day. Also, you will want to verify if the bridal shop carries the manufacturer you are interested in or if they have a sample of a particular wedding dress you have your heart set on.

7. Measure up - It is a good idea to have your measurements taken at a bridal salon or take them yourself before ordering your wedding gown. Each wedding gown designer has a different size chart and these sizes are generally a little larger than your street clothes size. Wedding gown sizes are based on measurements and even though you may normally wear a size 6 you may order an 8 or 10 in your wedding gown.

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8. Buy a dress that fits - Even though you may be on a diet to lose 20 pounds before your wedding, buy or order a wedding gown that fits you now. It is very easy to take in a wedding gown with minor alterations but it is next to impossible to increase the size of a wedding dress. Don’t be stuck with a wedding dress that does not fit properly or worse that you can’t wear because it’s too small.

9. Get your purchase order in writing -Once you have chosen the wedding gown you are going to purchase and are prepared to put down a deposit, have the salesperson write up a detailed receipt for you. Included on this receipt should be a full description of the wedding gown, including any special charges, such as charges for petite or large sizes, extra length, change of sleeve length, or any other special requests. Delivery date and due dates should be included as well. Lastly, any special offers such as free alterations, free shipping or rushed delivery should be spelled out on the receipt as well. Having a written record of your verbal agreement with the bridal shop will be added insur-ance for you should a dispute arise.

10. Consider the rear view - Remember that you will be spending quite a bit of time with your back to the audience. Be sure that the view from behind is as flat-tering as the front.

11. Know the styles and terms - Look through a list of wedding gown terms to help familiarize yourself with wedding dress lingo so that you can better tell a salesperson what you are looking for. Consider doing a little research on fabric types and different wedding gown compa-nies as well. Your local library or bookstore will carry books such as Bridal Gown Guide by Denise and Alan Fields which will provide you with more information.

12. Set a budget - Be realistic about your budget and try to stick to it. There are many options when buying a wedding gown. Don’t try on wedding gowns that are out of your price range because you are only setting yourself up for disappointment and making the decision process even harder on yourself.

13. Review your options - There are many places to find your wedding gown such as Bridal Shops, Sample Sales, or Department Stores. Renting a wedding gown is also an option very popular these days. Check to see if there is a bridal renting shop in your area.

14. Comfort matters - Re-member you will be wearing your wedding gown for the entire day and well into the evening; so choose a gown that feels com-fortable. An important test (after you have your wedding dress on) is to attempt to bend over, sit down, dance or do whatever it takes to assure that you can move in the wedding dress so that you will feel comfort-able wearing it on your wedding day.

15. Try them all on - Even though you may have an idea of what type of wedding gown you want, be open to the suggestions of professional bridal salon staff. A wedding dress that is not very ap-pealing on the hanger may surprise you and look very flattering once it is on your body.

16. Soften up - Stark white dresses are not flattering on many women. Consider an ivory, soft pink or another antique white that might be more becom-ing with your coloring. Also, understand that dye changes many materials vary slightly and the wedding dress that you

special order may not be the exact color of the wedding dress you try on at the salon. If your wedding dress is being made, request a swatch of the fabric to get an idea of the exact color you will be wearing.

17. Wear a little make-up - We are not proposing that you wear a heavy application of make-up or lots of dark lip stick, but do put at least a little make-up on so that you don’t look "washed out" in everything you try on. If you wear your make-up and fix your hair before shopping, you will have a better idea of how you’ll look on your big day.

18. Try on the whole package - Bring with you shoes that are roughly the same height of the shoes you plan to wear during the ceremony and a strapless bra. Before you make your final decision on a wedding gown, try on your head piece and bridal slip to see what the total pack-age looks like. You want to make sure that the headpiece and other accessories you choose will all look great together with the wedding gown.

19. Inspect each wedding gown - If you are planning to purchase a wedding gown off the rack, be sure that you inspect each wedding gown very care-fully. Turn the wedding dress inside out and inspect each seam to make sure the construction of the wedding gown is solid and that the fabric is not unraveling at the seams. Inspect the applications and bead-ing to insure that they are securely fastened and not just glued onto the wedding dress. Be wary of purchasing a wedding gown that needs “minor” repairs because once you begin to alter a wedding dress, you can not return it if the repair is not successful.

20. Relax and enjoy yourself - Remember to relax and enjoy the shopping experience. Allow the bridal salon salespeople to pamper you or enjoy the thrill of the bargain shopping of a warehouse sale. Whatever you do, remem-ber the goal of your wedding is to marry the person you love and that your wedding gown is just one part of the ceremony. Be-ing an educated consumer will help you feel more in control and feel more comfortable with the purchase you make.

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Bella’s 3501 50th St #200 Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 793-3884

Gown Town 7006 University Ave #8 Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 763-9007

Jenny’s Alterations 4814 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 797-1788

Famous Tuxedo Wear 1213 Crickets Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 763-5711

Sew Lovely 8004 Indiana Ave Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 797-3332

Endless Love Wedding 2712 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 771-1918

Norma’s Bridal 2853 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 791-0071

La Famosa 1213 Crickets Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 763-5711

Mor Le’ 3240 Nightingale Rd Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 441-4704

Tailoring Alterations 3211 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 791-4488

Bridal Elegance By Morle 5217 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-8887

L A Craft 2010 34th St Lubbock, TX (806) 771-1018

David’s Bridal 5027 Milwaukee Ave Lubbock, TX 79407(806) 785-1106

Tuxedo Junction 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 795-9331

Men’s Warehouse 6211 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (877) 442-2864

15 & Fabulous 1611 Buddy Holly Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 300-0236

Famous Tuxedo Wear 1213 Crickets Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 763-5711

Bridal & Tuxedo Shops LingerieCatherines Plus Sizes 6219 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 796-2696

Pennyrich Bras & Lingerie II 6301 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 771-2002

Sexy Intimate Expressions 9603 Belton Ave Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 283-6282

Carrington Lingerie 2914 76th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 745-3265

Ribbons and Bows Lingerie 4414 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 791-1100

J Keith Jewelry 8001 Quaker Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 791-0092

Kay Jeweler 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 791-0121

Powers Jewelry 405 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 799-6707

Thacker Jewelry 4210 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 794-7766

Varsity Jewelers 1311 University AveLubbock, TX 79401 (806)747-0929

Zale’s Jewelers 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414(806) 793-2491

Stuart’s Jewelers 3419 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 792-2110

Gordon’s Jewelers 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 797-4126

Robert Lance Jewelers 5217 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-2938

Bob Traylor Jeweler 4519 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 796-1772

M G Jewelry 3841 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 799-4436

Ron Simons Jeweler 3417 73rd St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 795-1208

Rockie Gem Jewelry3806 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 795-1520

Joli Mbellish Jewelry 3402 73rd St Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 797-0399

Meyers & Farrar 4601 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79424(806) 797-4644

Sam L Majors Jewelers4410 19th St Lubbock, TX 79407(806) 771-0079

Welch Jewelry 2411 34th St Lubbock, TX 79411 (806) 795-8880

Jewelry Works 6520 University AveLubbock, TX 79413 (806) 785-3995

Helzberg Diamonds 6002 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414(806) 785-7500

Samuel’s Diamonds 7310 Quaker Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 791-5515

Anderson Bros8201 Quaker Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-7771

James Avery 8201 Quaker Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-0007

Diamontrigue 2811 South Loop 289Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 745-7522

Treasures 6002 Slide RoadLubbock, TX 79414 (806) 793-7867

Three Pillars Jewelry 10503 Utica Drive Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 470-7744

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Ceremony & ReceptionBaker Building the Historic1211 13th Street Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 741-1539

Buddy Holly Party House 2214 Buddy Holly AveLubbock, TX 79404 (806) 632-4704

Embassy Suites 5215 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 771-7000

Four Seasons Party House 4815 I27 Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 799-5374

Frazier Alumni Pavilion 6000 Boston Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 742-0400

Historic Watson Building 1109 13th Street Lubbock, TX 79401(806) 765-7171

Holiday Inn Park Plaza 3201 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79423 (800) 345-8082

Holiday Inn Hotel & Towers 801 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79401 (800) 345-8082

Koko Inn 5201 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 747-2591

La Quinta Inn Medical Center4115 Marsha Sharp Fwy Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 792-0065

La Quinta Inn Civic Center 601 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 763-9441

Lubbock: Auditorium 2720 Dr of Champions Lubbock, TX 79409 (806) 775-2242

Lubbock: Civic Center1501 Mac Davis LN Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 775-2242

Lubbock Inn 3901 19th St Lubbock, TX 79410(806) 792-5181

Lubbock Women’s Club 2020 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 763-6448

McPherson Cellars Winery 1615 Texas Avenue Lubbock, TX 79401(806) 687-9463

Overton Hotel 2322 Mac Davis Ln Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 776-7000

Radisson Hotel 505 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 747-0171

Red Roof Inn Lubbock6624 Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 745-2208

Texas Tech University2500 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79409(806) 742-2011

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Will You Um Ah... Marry Me?

Camping Trip

Do you have a favorite camping site? What’s more romantic than making your marriage proposal where the two of you had lots of fun. Just You can make a game of the marriage proposals by playing twenty questions in your sleeping bag together. Another cool mar-riage proposals is to write in the sand or carve it into a tree.

Beach Party

Throw a beach party and tuck the engagement ring into your swim trunks. You can hide the engagement ring in her beach bag. Better yet, make a sand castle, pop the question and tell her “You see this sand castle? Someday, I’m going to build you a real castle because you are my queen (then look at her with those sad puppy dog eyes or yours…)

Chinese Restaurant

Take your fiancé to a Chinese restaurant and have the waiter give her a “rigged” fortune cookie for desert in which your ask her to marry you. Have your diamond engagement ring ready to go when she says yes!

Elegant Theater

There are a few versions of Elegant Theater Date Marriage proposals. The usual plot is you take her to her favorite movie, out to dinner and make your marriage proposal over dessert. You just pop the question and she says YES!. A cool option, you make your marriage proposal in the lobby with a HUGE bag of popcorn in your hand.

Practice Makes Perfect

Now you’re ready to make your marriage proposal, you need some practice. Pick out some your mar-riage proposals and tape yourself to hear how you sound. Practice makes perfect so practice your mar-riage proposal over and over .Besides rehearsing in from of the mirror, try out your marriage proposal in front of your dog or cat. It’s like if your dog doesn’t go for you marriage proposal and wag his tail, better make up a new marriage proposal. Overall, cats are more picky, but a dog will even go for crummy mar-riage proposal if you toss in a dog bone.

So you met the love of you life and would like to make your marriage proposal. This is an exciting moment in your life. Have you thought up a few marriage proposals. Ok… so you have made up a hundred marriage proposals and haven’t made up you mind. Stop worrying, she’s just waiting for your marriage proposal. She has been hinting around now for a while, she’s ready to say YES to your marriage proposal. Here are some tried and true, serious and silly Marriage proposals especially for you …

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Sketchhog DesignsSketchhog.comLubbock, TX(806) 319-5404

Savant Photography 2726 80th StLubbock, TX 79423 (806) 239-3227

Diva Divine Events 6125 - 9th Street Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 791-7725

Don’s Photos 6520 91st Pl Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-8045

Olan Mills 6501 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 784-0176

Jennifer Taylor 2541 74th St Ste B Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 368-0268

Portraits Innovations 4210 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 785-4433

Duncan Cris Photography 2402 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 781-0123

King John Photography 5508 29th St Lubbock, TX 79407(806) 792-2439

Smith, Bruce B 1207 University Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 747-0550

W Productions 5402 80th St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-9768

April Hendrick Photography 5730 Duke St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 544-0921

Daniel Holman5428 25th St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 785-8922

Nancy Coffey Photography2720 59th St Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 797-2278

Luma Productions 5730 71st St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 687-3479

Artie D Limmer 2810 20th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 780-5114

Rare Things Photography 5502 County Road 7560Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 438-6743

Edward Spence Photography3615 105th St Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 745-7178

Signature Photography 915 45th St Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 747-4324

Cynthia Dupont 3605 106th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 786-7750

Thornhill Photographics4216 95th St Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 794-5801

Marshall Arts Photography 4405 13th St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 793-8621

Rose Photography 14703 County Road 2120 Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 368-3322

Mark Umstot Photography1216 Avenue K Lubbock, TX 79401(806) 239-3657

Elaine Osborn Terry 3238 94th St Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 543-6634

Ashley’s Photography 2218 47th St Lubbock, TX 79412(806) 747-7441

Alisa Joy Photography 5206 9th St Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 687-2461

April Walker Photography6007 103rd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-0696

Le Photography 8217 Avenue U Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 368-3248

Sweet Memories 1124 46th St Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 763-2958

Ellen Kimbrough 3002 31st St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 793-3950

Mokapo Photos 604 Detroit Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 797-1234

Eric Karr Photography6603 Orlando Ave Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 791-5735

Heavenly Photos By Angel 3504 40th St Lubbock, TX 79413(806) 793-2719

Jojo Photography5228 85th St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 441-2538

Drake Design Photography6502 County Road 6430 Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 797-9767

Bill Mueller Photography 5402 32nd St Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 787-9551

Photography By Brenda3501 30th St Lubbock, TX 79410(806) 687-7294

Elliot Yanzuk Photography7911 Joliet Ave Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 797-6184

Party Time Photos 1207 University AveLubbock, TX 79401 (806) 747-0550

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Sketchhog DesignsSketchhog.comLubbock, TX(806) 319-5404

A Night To Remember P.O. Box 93422 Lubbock, TX 79493 (806) 786-6296

Diva Divine Events 6125 - 9th Street Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 791-7725

Btw Works 2709 MLK Blvd Lubbock, TX 79403 (214) 280-8419

Entertainment Inc 501 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 748-1777 Music To the Maxx PO Box 93422 Lubbock, TX 79493 (806) 795-6299

Music

National Travel Systems 4314 S Loop 289Lubbock, TX 79413(806) 798-5999

Bell Travel Services 3406B 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 796-2355

Prince Jones Travel Inc 4413 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-6822

America Express Travel 3602 Slide Rd Ste B6Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 793-3901

Envoye Travel 3602 Slide Rd B-6 Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 793-3901

International Tours 4601 S Loop 289 Ste 22Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 797-3050

Lsu Travel, Inc. 5701 91st St Lubbock, TX 79424(806) 698-0671

United Travel Inc 6502 Slide Rd Ste 402 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-7948

Travel

White Knights 1413 Texas Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 747-4935

Limousines Of Lubbock 1603 Buddy Holly Ave Lubbock, TX 79401(806) 743-5466

D’Elegance Limousine 4101 Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 744-6185

Fluid Party Bus Rentals 4317 45th St Lubbock, TX 79413(800) 931-3385

South Wind Party Bus 1820 19th Street Lubbock, TX 79401(806) 741-4100 Skyview Helicopters 2545 74th Street Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 712-1333

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The Cost of Waiting

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