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What’s Trending in Dallas Weddings

Robes

Floral robes are a favorite getting-ready staple for brides and their ’maids. We get it: They’re cute, they’re comfy, and they keep your professionally coiffed hair and makeup from getting messed up when it’s time to don your dress. But if you like these, you might try…

monogrammed boyfriend button-down and Mi Golondrina dresses
Button-down: courtesy of vendor; Mi Golondrina: Kelsey Foster

Double R by Ravi Ratan monogrammed boyfriend button-down.
Simply submit your bridesmaids’ measurements and choose from a number of fabric, color, and monogram options, and the clothiers at Double R will create a custom shirt tailored to fit your best girls. doubler.com

Mi Golondrina dress.
Owner Cristina Lynch works with women in small villages in Mexico to bring traditional Mexican-style tops, bottoms, and dresses to the masses. She accepts special orders to accommodate bridal parties. Choose from different lengths and colors. migolondrina.com

 

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Photo by Thisbe Grace Photography

Monogram Gobo

You’re super excited about your new monogram and you want to see it plastered everywhere. For that reason, gobos with a couple’s monogram have become hugely popular at weddings. But here are some other places you might want to showcase your new initials…

swizzle stick and India horn cuffs
Photos by Elizabeth Lavin

Swizzle Sticks.
Add some pizzazz to your cocktails with custom stir sticks from Southern Fried Paper. Though owner Chelsea Carpenter can whip up stirrers in just about any shape or style, we know you’ll want to showcase—what else?—you and your new husband’s initials. southernfriedpaper.com

Rare Gems of India horn cuff.
Designed by Heather Asbury, founder of Dallas-based Rare Gems of India, these cuffs are made from naturally shed horn and accented with your custom-designed monogram in diamonds. raregemsofindia.com

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Photo by Perez Photography

Socks

You’ve surely seen photos of grooms and their groomsmen hiking up their pant legs to reveal bright socks—a rare chance for the gents to showcase their personalities on the big day. But if your husband-to-be wants an alternative, may we suggest…

Hadleigh's slippers and Aglit Italy shoelaces
Photos by Elizabeth Lavin

Hadleigh’s slippers.
Well-dressed gents are familiar with these iconic slippers from bespoke clothier Hadleigh’s. They’d make a dapper addition to any groom’s wedding-day look. hadleighs.com

Aglit Italy shoelaces.
Available in leather, patent leather, and suede, these luxury shoelaces come in every color you can imagine and subtly snazz up an otherwise boring pair of Oxfords. ufgrangehall.com

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