Wedding Kit Essentials Every Blushing Bride Needs On Her Big Day

Bridal Beauty Tips, Hidden Creek Events, Organizing / By Meria

The average couple spends anywhere from 200-500 hours planning their wedding. You’d think in this time you would have prepared for any potential mishaps. Unfortunately, there’s always one or two insights you miss during this time because some things just can’t be anticipated. That’s why the wedding coordinator at Hidden Creek always recommends that brides keep an emergency wedding kit handy. If you choose to host your wedding at our venue, Brett has a comprehensive wedding kit ready to go. Just look at all of the useful goodies she has in her box!

However, as the bride, you may very well want to be prepared for anything that could happen too! That’s why today we’ve prepared the only wedding kit list you’ll ever need!

Beauty Items That Should be in Your Wedding Kit

After spending hours getting ready for your wedding, we’re already confident that you look drop dead gorgeous. Still, as you have fun throughout the day certain things can start to go array. That’s why you should always keep tweezers, bobby pins that match your hair, lotion, chapstick, extra contacts, hair spray, blotting paper, and a comb so you can refresh your look throughout the day.

Renew and Revive

Texas is hot especially if you’re running around in a heavy white wedding dress. To stay fresh as a summer breeze you should keep baby wipes, mints, perfume, and deodorant nearby so you can tidy up before the nuptials commence.

Quick Fix Preparation

Aside from the general ickiness of getting sweaty throughout the day or accidentally smearing your makeup, you may also have some crazier problems arise. Be prepared and pack a stain remover, tampons, bandaids, snacks, a sewing kit, and fashion tape.

We really encourage you to bring thread in any color you or your bridal party could possibly need. It’s bad enough that the poor bridesmaid in Brett’s story had to be sewed into her dress! Can you imagine if that happened to you or the groom? Matters could only be made worse if you were forced to get sewed into your dress in a bright color that didn’t match your dress at all. Avoid tragic wardrobe mishaps by staying prepared ladies! Stains, tears, and a hangry rampage are absolutely the last thing you need to worry about on your special day. Take care of yourself with these handy little tools, but if you forget something– no worries! The Hidden Creek event staff will be right by your side to save the day if you need help with anything at all.

Keep Your Wedding Kit Fun

It’s also important to keep entertaining items with you during the rehearsal dinner and your wedding day. This is especially true if you have a young flower girl or ring bearer that you need to coax down the aisle. Pack some treats or bubbles to help keep them on track and reward them once they’re all done! Weddings can stretch for a long time so you’ll want to keep them entertained until the ceremony and reception conclude. To keep them busy, you can pack goodie bags, make a wedding day coloring book for them, or lay out some simple puzzles!

Dallas Wedding Coordinator

As you saw in the video, Hidden Creek’s wedding coordinator Brett Welch knows her stuff! If you want to avoid the hassle of dealing with unavoidable surprises and not being prepared, hold your wedding at Hidden Creek. Our event staff will help you move around any obstacles that appear on your path to marital bliss with ease. Schedule a tour today and meet with our wedding coordinator to discover all the ways we can assist you on your wedding day. We look forward to being a part of this important memory!

How to Shop for Your Dress Under COVID-19 Restrictions

Bridal Beauty Tips, COVID-19, Organizing, Wedding Advice, Wedding Planning / By Jingle

After being on lockdown for a month and a half, the first group of bridal shops are finally starting to open up again! There’s only so much wedding planning you can do in quarantine, so many soon-to-be brides are looking forward to finally shopping for the perfect dress. You might also find yourself wondering how COVID-19 is going to change the way we shop for wedding dresses. Here’s what a few bridal shops had to say about what you can expect when you go searching for your dress.

How Bridal Shops are Adapting

Like nearly every other business, bridal shops are implementing social distancing and frequent sanitization rules to keep staff and clients safe. Some shops are taking it even further by steam cleaning dresses after every client and offering face masks for anyone who wishes to wear them. Bridal shop staff will only make as much or as little physical contact as you’re comfortable with, and shops will be regularly sanitized to prevent the spread of bacteria between clients or staff.

What to Expect

Bridal shops are working hard to give you and your party the dress shopping experience you’ve dreamed of, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. You might have to invite a smaller party, reduce the physical contact between yourself and the people around you, and even wear a mask while trying on dresses, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy yourself.

If you opt to order a custom dress, place your order earlier than you think you need to. Shipping and delivery are delayed right now, so you might want to give your dress a comfortable 7 to 8 month arrival window. Even if it doesn’t take that long, it’s better to be safe than to end up dressless on your wedding day.

Do’s and Don’ts of COVID-19 Dress Shopping

Bridal shops are doing their best to adapt to COVID-19 safety guidelines, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have to make some adjustments as well.

Call your bridal shop before your appointment and ask how many people you’re allowed to have in your party. If you can’t invite everyone you hoped, add the rest of your guests to a video call so they can still join in on the fun.

Make your appointment further in advance than you think is necessary, and please cancel or reschedule if you don’t feel well on the day.

To make your search easier, and to cut down on the amount of time you’ll spend in the shop, come prepared with a pinterest board of ideas or a portfolio of dresses you find inspiring.

Lastly, don’t forget to have fun! Even in the midst of a global pandemic, every bride deserves to have a wonderful time picking out the perfect dress.

Make Your Wedding Magical at Hidden Creek

If you’re looking for a gorgeous, private outdoor wedding venue, look no further than Hidden Creek. Have your ceremony in the cozy woods before taking beautiful sunset photos in the nearby clearing. Call to schedule your tour of Hidden Creek today!

10 Ethical Cosmetic Brands for Your Eco-Friendly Wedding Events

Bridal Beauty Tips, Flowers, Hidden Creek Events, Wedding Advice / By Jingle

When you’re getting ready for your special day, cosmetic and skincare products are your best friend. If you’re looking for cosmetic brands you can feel good about supporting, it’s best to go for eco-friendly brands that try to reduce their impact on the environment and don’t test on animals. Here are ten eco-friendly brands to support when shopping for your wedding day products.

Tarte

Tarte walks the line between drugstore and high-end with its reasonable price and stellar performance. Tarte is completely cruelty free, and they only use sustainably harvested ingredients in their products. We recommend Tarte’s Amazonian Clay foundation and concealer line for the polished, smooth look you want.

LUSH

LUSH is one of the powerhouse brands behind the cruelty-free cosmetics movement, and they make a point to cut unnecessary packaging and recycle their empty containers. LUSH bath bombs and bubble bars are great for treating yourself to a relaxing bath the night before your wedding, and their all-natural skin and hair products are sure to make you feel like a goddess before you walk down the aisle.

True Botanicals

True Botanicals was born out of one woman’s frustration with the beauty industry after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She dedicated her life to creating potent, natural beauty products with the consumer and the planet in mind. True Botanical’s skincare line is simple, natural, and effective, and their glass packaging can easily be reused or recycled.

Ilia

Illia is a brand truly dedicated to improving the beauty industry’s impact on the planet. Not only do they use recyclable materials for all their packaging, but they also take mailed in makeup packaging from any brand and recycle them responsibly to keep more waste from ending up in landfills. If you live in the US and wand to declutter before your wedding, you can mail in up to five empty makeup packages a month.

Each & Every

Each & Every is a proud vegan and cruelty free personal care brand that only uses clean and natural ingredients and sugarcane packaging, so you can feel good about supporting their business while treating yourself before your special day.

Pacifica

Pacifica is a more affordable option for radiant makeup and skincare products. They’re 100% cruelty free and vegan, and they use natural ingredients with no parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or other nasties. We recommend Pacifica’s gorgeous eyeshadows and lip colors.

E.l.f Cosmetics

There’s no shame in going drugstore, especially when the brand is cruelty free. E.l.f is one of the most well-known cruelty free cosmetics brands out there, and their vegan makeup brushes are great for anyone shopping on a budget.

Authentic Beauty Concept

Authentic Beauty Concept is a haircare brand that values sustainability and natural, effective ingredients. Their products are free of microplastics and mineral oils, and the guar used in their products comes from the guar bean farmers of the Sustainable Guar Initiative of India.

Lilah B.

Lilah B. was founded with the goal of helping people declutter their makeup routines. This brand’s cruelty free products come in minimalist all-white packaging, perfect for your wedding day lineup. They also offer a mail-in recycling program so you can declutter your makeup and skincare products without contributing to landfills.

PRIIA

PRIIA is a cruelty free and vegan brand focused on making acne-safe mineral makeup products. If you’re prone to acne, PRIIA’s products are designed with you in mind. Their products don’t clog pores or inflame acne like other cosmetic products, and even the most sensitive skin won’t be irritated by these products.

Have the Wedding of Your Dreams at Hidden Creek

If you’re planning the perfect wedding day, make it even better at Hidden Creek. Our gorgeous outdoor venue gives you the privacy you need and the fairy-tale feeling you want. With separate bride and groom lodges, gorgeous trees decorated in soft string lights, and an open meadow for photoshoots, you’re sure to have the wedding of your dreams at Hidden Creek. Schedule your virtual tour on our website today!

10 Special Ways to Have “Something Blue” at Your Wedding

Bridal Beauty Tips, Wedding Advice, Wedding Traditions / By Jingle

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”3px|||||”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” padding_top_bottom_link_2=”false” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”65px|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.2″ text_font=”||||||||” header_2_line_height=”1.8em” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-85px|||||” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.2″]

“Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.” This old English tradition has been observed at weddings around the world and has a timeless appeal for brides both traditional and modern. Today we’re going to look at the origin of this wedding ritual and discover new ways to incorporate something blue into your ceremony. You don’t have to be the superstitious type to have fun gathering all the items the tradition recommends and appreciating the sentiment behind them.

The Rhyme That Started It All

The original saying has been traced back to 19th-Century England, where it appeared in an 1876 Lancashire newspaper. The author described a bride as adhering to an ancient custom by wearing:

“Something olde,
something new,
something borrowed,
something blue –
and a sixpence in her shoe!”

Something old was worn to protect the child that would result from the union. Something new represented the potential for future happiness. Another item was borrowed from a happily married couple to transfer some of their luck to the newlyweds. Something blue represented fidelity and trust. And the sixpence in the bride’s shoe was a lucky token to bring prosperity.

Traditionally, the “something blue” requirement has been met with simple things like a blue gemstone in a ring, a blue garter hidden beneath the bride’s skirts, or a blue ribbon pinned to her dress. If you’d like to do something a little more unique, here are 10 ideas to inspire you!

New Spins on Something Blue

Your Wedding Ring

You might have heard diamond wedding rings aren’t as popular today as they once were. Between the price and the ethical questions surrounding diamond production, more of today’s brides are opting for alternative stones. Make your ring unique with a deep blue sapphire, a rare blue spinel, or an aquamarine the color of the ocean.

Your Manicure

Let your nails serve as a visual representation of your love and faithfulness by dressing them in shades of blue. From dark navy to bright cornflower and soft “Tiffany” blue, there’s a shade to compliment every color palette.

Your Dress

You can make a bold statement by wearing a blue gown, or opt for more subtle embroidery and embellishments in shades of blue.

Your Lighting

Our venue’s romantic uplighting can be switched to blue during your first dance as a married couple to signify your commitment to each other.

Your Cocktails

Keep your guests refreshed with Blue Lagoon margaritas, Sapphire martinis, and sparkling Something Blue champagne cocktails. Blue curaçao makes it easy and tasty!

Your Bouquet

Modern brides are going down the aisle carrying everything from roses to succulent arrangements. Why not dot your bridal bouquet with blue blossoms?

Your Headpiece

Whether your veil will be crowned with a tiara or a floral headpiece, accents of blue will make it uniquely beautiful. The veil itself could also be embroidered with blue edges in your favorite shade.

Your Ring Pillow

A blue satin or velvet ring pillow would be a sweet addition to any wedding ceremony. The ringbearer could wear a blue boutonniere to match!

Your Flower Basket

If you have flower girls at your wedding, they’ll certainly enjoy carrying a beautiful blue basket and sprinkling blue petals on the path you’ll walk down.

Your Getaway Car

At the end of the night, you and your new spouse could use a blue vehicle to make your getaway. Whether it’s a restored classic car, an electric blue motorcycle, or a horse carriage draped with blue fabric, it’s sure to make a lasting impression!

Hidden Creek Events: We Manage Every Little Detail

We want your wedding and reception to be just perfect, so we take care of everything while you revel in your special day! Call us now to book your all-inclusive wedding package between January and April 2020 and receive 30% off! Hidden Creek makes dreams come true in Dallas, TX and all the nearby areas.

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.3″ background_image=”https://hiddencreekevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Hidden-Creek-Favorites-0017.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_margin=”55px|||||” custom_padding=”125px|0px|125px|0px|false|false” z_index=”9″ global_module=”715″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.55)” max_width=”800px” custom_padding=”75px|50px|50px|50px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|25px||25px” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_duration=”2000ms” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#ffffff” use_custom_width=”on” custom_width_px=”800px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Herr Von Muellerhoff||||||||” text_text_color=”#c47f17″ text_font_size=”62px” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||10px” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”40px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.03em” text_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0.03em” text_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0.05em”]

[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#ffffff” header_2_font_size=”44px” custom_margin=”||15px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.03em” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0.03em” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0.05em”]

Ask a question

[/et_pb_text][et_pb_contact_form email=”mike@status26.com, john@status26.com, ben@status26.com, info@hiddencreekevents.com” custom_message=”%%Name%%||et_pb_line_break_holder||%%Email%%||et_pb_line_break_holder||%%Message%%” module_class=”contact_bottom” _builder_version=”3.27.3″ form_field_font=”||||||||” custom_css_captcha_label=”color: #fff;”][et_pb_contact_field field_id=”Name” field_title=”Name” _builder_version=”3.16″ button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_contact_field][et_pb_contact_field field_id=”Email” field_title=”Email Address” field_type=”email” _builder_version=”3.16″ button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_contact_field][et_pb_contact_field field_id=”Message” field_title=”Message” field_type=”text” fullwidth_field=”on” _builder_version=”3.16″ button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_contact_field][/et_pb_contact_form][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

How to Face Bridal Beauty Emergencies Head On

Bridal Beauty Tips, Wedding Advice / By Jingle

It’s your big day, and you woke up like this… but your face is far from #Flawless. Now what? At Hidden Creek, we know every bride wants to look beautiful on her wedding day, so we’ve compiled a list of beauty emergency quick-fixes to keep you looking your best no matter what. We’ve even included some bonus beauty tips from brides who’ve been there. With this advice in hand, you’ll be able to stand tall and undefeated in your wedding photos, knowing you conquered the beauty emergencies life threw at you.

The Emergency: Puffy Eyes, Bloated Face

Maybe you didn’t sleep well the night before. Maybe you overindulged at your bachelorette party. Whatever the reason, when you looked in the mirror this morning, you saw a poofier version of yourself, and you don’t like it. Don’t despair! Help is as close as your kitchen cabinet.

The Fix: Ice and caffeine are your friends. Try pressing ice-cold spoons against your eyes to get the swelling to go down. Small ice bags also work well, or you can use a bag of frozen peas in a pinch. The coldness makes your blood vessels contract, reducing swelling in the affected areas. For a full-face bloat, try a facial mask made of instant coffee – and then drink a cup for good measure. The caffeine content has ways of making your body pass excess fluids quickly.

The Emergency: Wedding Day Breakout

Pimples love to pay us a visit in stressful times, and a once-in-a-lifetime wedding day seems to bring them out of the woodwork! If these uninvited guests show up, give them the boot with this time-tested advice. (And remember, photos can always be retouched!)

The Fix: First, wash your face with a gentle cleanser. RESIST THE URGE TO PICK. Apply some drying zit cream or a paste of crushed aspirin and water to the spots. Leave your face bare for as long as you can before your ceremony. When it’s time for makeup, use a mattifying facial primer and some waterproof concealer to hide the redness.

The Emergency: Hair Fell Flat

Your hair was fine yesterday, but it seems to have lost all its volume overnight. You don’t have time to wash and blow-dry it again before you need to start preparing for the wedding. What can you do to make it look full and gorgeous again? Quite a few things, actually.

The Fix: Take it in steps. First, make a quick trip to the beauty store (or your bathroom, if you’re well-stocked) and snag some dry shampoo. If you have light-colored hair, a volumizing powder, or even baby powder in true emergencies, will leave your hair looking more voluminous. Pat it on generously and comb through it. For brunettes, dry shampoo spray for dark hair will do the trick. Still too flat? Enlist the help of someone who knows how to back-comb. If all else fails, go for a simple, yet elegant updo.

Bonus! Beauty Tips from Moms-of-the-Bride

Moms won’t steer you wrong on your wedding day. Here is some beauty advice from real mothers and grandmothers to their cherished brides:

Don’t overpluck your eyebrows. They might never grow in right again.
Skip the spray tan. You could end up orange, blotchy, and staining your dress.
Be wary of trendy makeup. Your photos will look outdated before their time.
Use waterproof mascara. You’ll thank me later.
Don’t forget your sunscreen, especially if it’s summer in Texas!

Thank goodness for moms who tell it like it is.

Hidden Creek Events: Your Beautiful Setting for a Storybook Romance

The two most important ingredients for that special bridal glow are love and confidence! Come visit our gorgeous venue near the shore of Lake Ray Hubbard and get lost in the timeless beauty of our wooded acres, enchanting twinkle lights, and generous bridal suite where you can get all fixed up for your special day. Call or go online to book a tour. Dates fill up fast!