As seen on: Brides of North Texas

We are featured on the February issue of Brides of North Texas!

Venue: Aristide Event Center | Day of coordinator: Whitney Rogers | Photographer: Heather Hawkins Photography | 2nd shooter: Lauren Peele Photography | Florals: Bella Flora of Dallas | Entertainment: DJ Connection | Hair & Make Up: Beauty and the Blush | Bridesmaid gown: Jenny Yoo Collection | Groom's shoes: Saint Laurent Paris | Bride's shoes: Jimmy Choo | Bride's dress: custom made | Menu: Chatham & Caron | Chalkboard & calligraphy: Blue Eye Brown Eye | Chair signs: Sugar & Chic | Table numbers: Sixpence Press | Transportation: Vintage Limos | Photobooth: Flash Foto Box | Honey dipper party favors: Clarke Wood Works

What makes me happy

1. Clean, white kitchen
2. Minimalist house decor
3. Shih-tzus
4. Poppies by Claude Monet that I get to see in person at Musee d'Orsay in Paris, France
5. The smell and symbol of rosemary
6. Saint Honore Rose Framboise from Laduree
7. White and blush pink garden roses
8. Donuts from Mister Donut in Tokyo, Japan
9. Strawberry cheesecake crepe at Takeshita Street in Tokyo, Japan
10. Harajuku girls in Tokyo, japan
11. The quiet and small town of Asakusa, Japan
12. Street style by fashion bloggers
13. Walking in the rain in Paris
14. Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema at J.Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles
15. Hair from the Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2014 show
16. Celine handbags
17. Fresh face with frosted pink blush
18. Dark, bordeaux blood red nails polish
19. Dim sum at Yauatcha in Broadwick Street, Soho, London
20. Italian cream soda
21. Coffee to start the day
22. Midnight City by M83
23. Comptine D'un autre ete piece by Yann Tiersen
24. Shopping at Harrods in London (or rather....window shopping)
25. Very Classy by Derek Blasberg.  Good read for every girl out there.
26. Wavy, long hair don't care
27. Strong, dark, and full brows with minimal arch
28. Being domesticated and housewife material by choice
29. Make up counter at Nordstrom
30. Looking at other women's lipsticks collection

The Wedding Party

Aren't my bridesmaids so gorgeous? Love the blush pink tulle gown by Jenny Yoo. By far the most beautiful bridesmaid gown I've ever seen.  One way to keep your bridal party looking gorgeous is to be monochromatic with minimal accessorizing.  Don't forget to include flower girls and ring bearers in your party!

All images courtesy of Heather Hawkins Photography

Paris

Je suis Charlie.

I don't normally talk about these kinds of topics, but Paris always have a special place in my heart.

What I'm loving lately

New favorite book and favorite lipsticks by Tom Ford

Tom Ford Lips & Boys lipsticks in "Alexander" and "Patrick"

Wedding decor & details

All images courtesy of Heather Hawkins Photography

Elegant yet simple table setting

One thing I noticed in a lot of Vietnamese weddings that I been to is that elegant and proper table setting does not exist.  It was very important to me that all of my guests come to an elegant table setting at my wedding reception, which I refer to as a "fancy dinner".  Everything from napkins folding to the placement of the rosemary were directed by me.  As you can see, details that are so simple can make a big difference in the outlook and feel of your wedding event.  Even though I love and adore my chopsticks and soy sauce, there was no way I would allow for them to make a special appearance on my wedding night.

All images courtesy of Heather Hawkins Photography

Favorite moments from our wedding

All images courtesy of Heather Hawkins Photography