Wedding photographer, Jennifer Weems for North Texas wedding venue, The Abbey Rose

Do I Feed My Wedding Photographer and DJ?

Should you? Absolutely. If you want your wedding vendor team to do their best work and not pass out mid-toast, feed them. This is one of those wedding etiquette topics…

Semi-Formal dresses for North Texas WEdding Venue, The ABbey Rose

What to Wear to a Semi-Formal Wedding in Texas

Semi-formal is the most common wedding dress code in Texas right now. It works for everything from polished garden ceremonies to sleek indoor celebrations. But it also happens to be…

groomsman in a suit for a cocktail wedding at The Abbey Rose

What to Wear to a Cocktail Wedding in Texas

Cocktail attire can feel like a moving target. It’s dressy, but not black tie. Elevated, but not over-the-top. And in Texas, where heat, dust, and outdoor venues all play a…

Casual Wedding Dress Code for Texas Wedding Venue, The Abbey Rose

What to Wear to a Casual Wedding in Texas

Let’s clear something up:“Casual” wedding dress code does not mean showing up in cargo shorts and flip-flops. Even for Texas. When a wedding invite says dress code is casual, it…

Black Tie Wedding Dress code at North Texas Wedding Venue, The Abbey Rose

What to Wear to a Black Tie Wedding in Texas

Black tie weddings can feel intimidating. But if you’re invited to one in Texas, you have more flexibility than you think. Yes, this is a formal dress code, but that…

Formal Wedding attire for Texas Wedding Venue, The Abbey Rose

What to Wear to a Formal Wedding in Texas

Southern Style Meets Sophisticated Dress Code If you’ve received a wedding invitation that says “Formal Attire,” don’t panic. This isn’t prom, and it’s not a red carpet event either. Texas…

Cocktail Wedding Attire for East Texas Wedding Venue, The Abbey Rose

What to Wear to a Texas Cocktail Wedding

The words “Cocktail Attire” are on the wedding invitation. The wedding is somewhere between Dallas and East Texas. You want to look incredible, but you don’t want to guess wrong…

Garden Party Wedding by North Texas Wedding Venue, The Abbey Rose

What To Wear To A Garden Party Wedding in Texas

You’ve got the wedding invitation. The words “Garden Party” are front and center. But what exactly does that mean for your outfit? This wedding dress code is all about balance….

Western Elegant dress code by North Texas Wedding Venue, The Abbey Rose

What to Wear to a Western Elegance Wedding

You’ve seen it on the wedding invite. You’ve seen it on TikTok. But what is Western Elegance, and how do you dress for it without looking like you wandered out…

Bride getting dressed with her mom for Texas Wedding Venue, The Abbey Rose

Wedding Dress Code Guide for Guests – Texas Wedding Attire Tips

Let’s Talk Dress Codes: Because “Texas Cocktail” Isn’t in Your Closet… Yet Weddings don’t come with a translation guide, but they probably should. One bride’s “cocktail chic” is another guest’s…

bride and groom running outside Texas Wedding Venue, The Abbey Rose

Should I Tip My Wedding Vendors (and How Much)?

Tipping vendors is one of the most searched wedding planning questions for a reason. Brides don’t want to feel cheap, but they also don’t want to throw money around without…

Modern Wedding Invitation for North Texas Wedding Venue, The Abbey Rose

What Do I Include in a Modern Wedding Invitation?

Let’s be clear. Your wedding invitation isn’t just paper. It’s the first impression of your wedding day. Modern couples are ditching overused phrases and floral clip art in favor of…