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Outdoor Jewish Wedding at Texas Discovery Gardens and Butterfly House, Dallas, Texas, USA

 Beautiful outdoor Jewish wedding of Mica, an otolaryngologist, and Gabriel, a general surgeon at Texas Discovery Gardens and the butterfly house    They got married at the Texas Discovery Gardens and Butterfly House! The tish and bedeken setup was absolutely amazing here!  The ceremony was on a beautiful lawn with trees on both sides and a fountain at the back. The reception was in a lovely room made mainly of windows and the bars and food were all hosted outside in the gardens. String lights to welcome those into the garden as well!  ‘Ahava’ was a big part of Mica and Gabriel's theme as were proteas and butterflies.  The protea was special to them because of Gabriel’s roots from South Africa – they were in all the bouquets and all along the Chuppah. They had the Bedeken in a butterfly garden.  They had 8 lovely bridesmaids dressed in Charcoal. Florist and Decorator  Alpha Events and Decor selected color combinations so precisely to match the outfits. The

Weddings 2020 and 2021, Marriages in the age of coronavirus (Covid-19)

Is your wedding planned in 2020 or 2021? Read this blog! KEY POINTS Whats happening in the Industry What to expect Your Options How Alpha Decor can help? Reading this Blog: Skim through highlights, additional information is provided under each section.       1. Whats happening in the Industry     As you may know, your wedding is one of the most life-changing, exciting, and nerve-racking days you'll have in your life. You've probably prepared for a long time and worked hard to make sure that everything will go according to plan. However, nobody expected that your wedding would be postponed by a global pandemic!     As of March 15, 2020, the CDC has recommended that weddings be cancelled in the United States for eight weeks. Unfortunate as it may be, these circumstances are not something we can control. Although, what you can do now is figure out how to properly respond to this situation. We will help you sort through this incredibly stressful situation

Here’s How Much the Average Wedding Costs

Figure 1 Creating memories is not an easy task; it requires dedication, talent, and planning.Your wedding day creates memories that last a lifetime. Unfortunately, those memories often come at a high price. The average wedding cost has increased significantly in recent years, making it more difficult for couples to save enough money to pay for their dream wedding or other goals like buying a house. To see if you can avoid spending too much on your wedding day without sacrificing what's important to you, here's a breakdown of the average cost of a wedding and what exactly goes into that amount.  Don't know where to start in terms of Budget? If your wedding is a typical American wedding, there are lots of resources to help you (For example the knot survey). But remember, the average American wedding will have 140 guests. Cost significantly varies based on number of guests. If you and your significant other is now preparing to tally the overall cost of your wed

The real reason why brides carry bouquets

Love is forever, but wedding flowers are fleeting. So what should a high quality bouquet look like? Is there a standard? In this blog post, we will share out opinion on the characteristics of a high quality bouquet so that the next time you purchase one, you will know whether it is good. We will also share some fun facts.  Fun Facts:  Everyone has seen a beautiful bride carry flowers down the aisle, but few people know the significance behind the flowers. While it's true flowers add a touch of glamour to a wedding, there are deeper reasons their presence. The origin of this floral tradition stems back to ancient Rome. Flowers were a common decoration at Roman weddings because they were known as symbols of new beginnings, fidelity, and fertility. According to the Huffington Post, during the 15th century, people took their yearly baths in May and would generally get married in June. Just to be safe, brides carried bouquets to mask the smell of body odor. Herbs w

Wearing Wedding Ring On Your Fourth Finger?? Really know why??

Do you wear your wedding ring on the fourth finger (Ring Finger) ? But do you really know why? D o bride and grooms absolutely have to? Some interesting facts (or myths)... The Wedding Ring        The story of wearing your wedding ring on the left hand can be tracked back to centuries(Yes, really!). In that era, the Romans believed that the vein in the ring finger (the fourth finger) on the left hand  ran directly to one's heart . Because of this belief, they called that vein the "vena amoris" or  vein of love ( Yes, only 4th finger). Naturally, to solidify a union based on love, they'd place the ring on that finger that housed the vein of love to signify the romance the newly married couple shares. S o it became traditional to wear the ring on that finger. Btw, scientifically its proven that ALL fingers have vein connections to the heart. The Chinese believe each finger represents a different relationship: Your thumb represents your parents You

Are you wearing a "minnu" (Malayalee), Or planning one for your Wedding? Facts & Fun Facts..

We at Alpha Events and Decor  try to help our clients, even though its not part of our core business. One of clients wanted to follow traditions, but didn't know much about them. That prompted us to write this article. Christians in Kerala have a very distinct culture, which are duly reflected in weddings and other rituals. The Syrian Christians in particular who follow the teachings of St Thomas (one of the original 12 disciples of Christ) have wedding customs, which have also been influenced to a very large extent, by both Hindu and Jewish customs.  Before I talk about " Minnu", you should understand what  " Manthrakodi"  is.  Well, What is  " Manthrakodi " ?  "Manthra"’  means blessed and the word  ‘kodi ’ means new clothes. Basically its the "Wedding dress/sari".  Manthrakodis  are specially bought by the groom’s family and are richly embroidered with both gold and silver threads.  Typically bride wear a regular