This beautiful Red Riding Hood themed styled shoot is what winter dreams are made of! The crimson cape the bride dawned was the perfect contrast with the powdery, white snow and forest locale. Along with the touch of red in the flowers, it all came together for the perfect, romantic feel. And the long train…

There are good and bad things that come along with every wedding season. Here are our pros and cons of a winter wedding. Pros Off Season Pricing Winter is an off season for weddings in most places so you may run into lower prices, especially for venues. This can be very helpful if you have…

One of the most fun trends in weddings right now is custom Snapchat filters! It’s a great way to make things interactive for your social media obsessed guests, as well as a way to document your big day! These are also great for wedding related events such as wedding showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, etc! Filters vs…

Couture by Tess Bridal was recently asked to be a part of a photography workshop entitled, “Literary Love.”  The “Literary Love” styled photo shoot was organized by Styled Shoots with R & R (Rachel and Rheannon).  Photographers had the opportunity to come and shoot the styled set up that Rachel and Rheannon designed. If you…

One way to incorporate the fall season into your wedding is through one of our favorite things, booze! We love signature cocktails at weddings and events! There are many delicious flavors that are associated with fall that can be included for inspiration. Simply Southern Occasions has graciously shared their favorite fall inspired cocktails, whether you like…

There are many ways to incorporate the Fall feel into your wedding, but one of our favorite ways are through florals! Red, orange and yellows are perfect for any fall aesthetic, whether you want a lot or a little, these are the colors to use! Deep reds are probably the most popular colors for fall.…

S’mores Anyone!!! We love this campfire favorite and think it is a sweet addition to any wedding reception. A s’mores bar is one of our favorite wedding trends and guests love it too! If your venue has an outdoor fire pit or an open flame suitable for roasting, set up the s’mores bar near there.…

Happy National Cake Decorating Day! National Cake Decorating Day  is on October 10th recognizes the creative artist who elevates cake design to another level. Regardless of whether professional cake decorators started their careers as hobbyists or are professionally trained,  their creations are beautiful. Cake decorators decorate cakes for many occasions, from baptisms and birthdays to…

Choosing bridesmaid’s gifts for your squad can be difficult!  You want the gift to be perfect and let them know how important they are to you, especially as they stand by your side on your Wedding Day! We love the tradition of giving them a gift or two to show them how special they are…

Weddings have so many special moments! And everyone has a favorite one! I think mine are the moments shared by the bride and her father! From the first time he sees her in her wedding dress, walking her down the aisle to her future husband and my very favorite the father daughter dance. As a…