Dallas - April 18, 2006

A Few Bride Remarks

Spring 2006 Wedding Guide

In a perfect world, there would be seven lovely brides for seven lucky brothers.

In yours, the groom gets one moody fiancée with seven different faces. Oh, he’s still lucky. But he (and your ever-so-patient loved ones) might need help dealing with the bride’s split personalities.

The Basket Case Bride
As You Wish Events will put your mania at ease with their all-inclusive, cover-every-detail planning packages (14841 Coit Road; 972-385-1706).

The Blushing Bride
There’s no hiding that gigantic battleship tattoo in a backless dress. Unless you call makeup artist Shannon McCall, whose specialty is camera-ready airbrush makeup that masks even the most embarrassing flaws (214-801-2738).

The Bohemian Bride
The fight to save the rain forest never ends. Enlist Green Field Paper Company for tree-free paper products that are sure to be as environmentally friendly as you are.

The Brutally Honest Bride
Posed pictures with a fake smiles? Never. Joan Sheahan Photography shoots documentary-style to capture the good, the bad, and, yes, the not-so-flattering (214-823-9911).

The Benevolent Bride
Careful menu planning and a commitment to community service is what sets Salt caterers apart from the rest. Ten percent of all profits are donated to the North Texas Food Bank (3939 Frontier Lane; 214-240-8065).

The Bon Vivant Bride
Cake connoisseurs, take note: Your tiers will pale in comparison to the ones created by A Taste of Europe, whose decadent designs are filled with whipped cream mousse, iced with buttercream, and covered with sugar flowers (4817 Brentwood Stair, Fort Worth; 817-654-9494).

The Boasting Bride
Show off the details of your perfect day with a custom-made album from Creative Photobooks. Just select your photos, write the captions, and wait for the compliments to pour in (512-358-0227).

The Bespoken Bride
Blush Couture Co. sells stunning dresses (designed by BonaparteNY, Adele Wechsler, Caroline DeVillo, and Youlin) that fit you and your personality (2422 Allen Street; 214-303-0077).

The Boogie Bride
A few months out, schedule private dance lessons at Vow to Dance. Instructor Elaine Hewlett works with your wedding song to ensure your first steps together are graceful (2714 ½ Greenville, Salon Pavadita; 214-228-4454).

The Botanical Bride
Satisfy your green thumb with arrangements from The Wildflower. They’ll add touches like crystals, pearls, and monograms to your bouquets — creating one sweet-smelling (and -looking) affair (2720 West Mockingbird; 214-357-5364).