Thursday, October 20, 2011

Nancy and Andrew Taft


Nancy Bustamante and Andrew Taft were married August 6, 2011 in the stunning Chapel of the Incarnate Word. Their reception was held at JW Marriott.
They had a string quartet for the ceremony and the Groove City Band for the recption, all provided by Allegretto Music.
The bride and groom, along with family and bridal party, arrived in style thanks to Star Shuttle and Charter, and Rolls Royce Limo.







The elegant floral was provided by Castle Hills Floral


This life-like Barcelona Jersey groom's cake was done by Ultimate Cheesecake Bakery

The couple and their guests ended the night being serenaded by mariachis.

All photos by: Gary Gibson

Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Who Pays For What - Tips from eleGALA.com


Wedding Budget Etiquette - Who Pays for What?


tips from eleGALA.com
photos by: Perez Photography


Learn which side of the family is typically responsible for which wedding costs and the tradtional wedding budget etiquette.
Tradition states that the bride’s parents are responsible for fronting the bill for the wedding reception; these days, the bride’s parents, groom’s parents, and the couple themselves all contribute to the wedding pool.


That said, it helps to come to the budgeting table prepped with the traditional list of which side pays for what. These conventional “rules” can then be adjusted according to your financial situations:


Wedding Costs Paid by the Bride and/or Bride’s Parents:
Ceremony rental fee
Bride’s dress and accessories
Ceremony flowers and décor
Bouquets for bridesmaids and flower girl


Photography and videography
Engagement party
Bridesmaids’ luncheon
All vendor services for reception, including food, beverages, décor, and entertainment
Groom’s ring
Invitations and stationery
Transportation for bridal party to and from ceremony and reception



Wedding Costs Paid by the Groom and/or Groom’s Parents:
Marriage license and officiant’s fee
Groom’s attire
Bride’s bouquet, boutonnieres for ushers, and corsages for mothers and grandmothers
Honeymoon travel
Rehearsal dinner
Bachelors’ dinner
Both of the bride’s rings


Costs Incurred by the Wedding Attendants:
Their own attire, including shoes and accessories
Bridal party hosts bridal shower and bachelorette party
Groom’s party hosts the bachelor party