Here is a promotional piece that we did for our friend, Josh Rodriguez. Josh is an amazing artist and we had a blast working with him to produce this behind the scenes of a “TRASH THE DRESS” session. Visit his website for more details: JoshRodriguez.com

Ceremony @ Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Reception @ Northwood Club

Other vendors that made this day possible

Gown Designer - custom designed by Kate, the bride

Event Planning & Wedding Design - Shari Johns, As You Wish Events

Floral Design - Fete Des Fleurs

Entertainment - DJ Randall

Photography - Joseph Mark

Cinematography: Hakim Sons Films

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Ceremony || Reception

Destination weddings are all about providing memorable experiences and the best resorts host a lavish and exotic affair…exciting activities that help seal the bond between the bride and groom and their guests, says destination-wedding expert Marianne Weiman-Nelson of Special Occasions, Inc.

Located on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, the Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya is an excellent choice for couples seeking a “retreat resort” that provides world-class luxury service, says Weiman-Nelson.

“You just walk in and you feel relaxed,” she says of this tropical resort, which has a huge spa offering Asian and Mayan-inspired treatments. The “vast and extravagant” Presidential Villa is a private beach front hideaway for newlyweds, served by a private butler and chef.

Located on the Riviera Maya is the 128-suite Rosewood Mayakobá, described by Weiman-Nelson as “luxury surrounded by jungle.” She adds: “You can hold events in four different settings—in the jungle, on the beach, on a boat for a lagoon party or even at the Mayan ruins—without ever crossing over locations,” she says. The 1,600-acre resort has a Greg Norman designed golf course, spa and long private beaches.

Read more: Wedding Style Magazine

Here is some advice to help a couple decide…

Lisa Light, founder and CEO of Destination Bride has outlined some of the common considerations concerning destination nweddings and suggests doing the following exercise as a couple:

• With destination weddings, the possibilities are endless. Does this give you a giddy “the world is our oyster!” feeling–or a daunting, overwhelmed feeling?

• A destination wedding promises a memorable experience. Either you don’t mind facing the unexpected, and “unforgettable” is just what you’re looking for . . . or you’d rather control every aspect of the experience rather than risk the “wrong kind” of “memorable”!

• Because of the travel factor, a destination wedding typically is more challenging to plan. You see the difficulties of planning as a fair price to pay for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Or, your focus is already beyond the wedding; you’d prefer a simple ceremony and less hassle.

With the pros and cons considered, and the guests on board, the answer to the question—Is a destination wedding really right for you?—may well be yes! “When you combine the allure of travel, a remarkable occasion, and an extraordinary cause for celebration,” she says, “the mix is rich with meaning, memories, and opportunities for bonding.”

Read more at Bridal News Network

Trash it! Get it dirty. Get it wet. Roll around in the mud or Drench it in the ocean. Go ahead, you know you want to.

You’ve made a commitment to your husband, your daughter won’t be wearing it within the next 20 to 30 years and you’ll never need the dress again. Why not?

Hakim Sons Films is giving 2 couples a chance to win a FREE cinematic rendition of their dress trashing shred fest!

SO, if your wedding took place before March 2008, you are eligible to win this contest. (deadline for entries - APRIL 15, 2008)

Please write one paragraph of why you should be our LUCKY winner and include:

• name
• phone number
• e-mail address
• wedding date

Then e-mail us at trashmydress@hakimsonsfilms.com .

Show your husband how committed you are by trashing the dress, and get some great fun pictures while you do it or suffocate it in plastic while throwing it in a closet!

Good Luck!

Wanna see other couples that have trashed their dress? Check out - Trash the Dress

The knot magazine explores what’s hot for 2008 and this year. Here are a few trends…

Trend Vintage Visions – From dresses to rings, brides are revisiting the past for style inspiration.

Trend Guests Make the Call - Need help picking that first dance song? Have your guests vote on it. With wedding websites adding more features like blogs, polls, and quizzes, it’s easier than ever to involve your loved ones in the planning and decision making.

More Hot Trends

• Green weddings – Couples continue to be earth-conscious in 2008

• Cover Bands – Cover bands are in demand for 2008…from ‘80s cover bands to other genres such as classic rock, swing orchestras, or Latin ensembles, it’s all about specialized live music to keep guests on their feet.

These are just a few trends…

Read more - Knot Magazine

Bridal Prep

Reception @ Dallas Museum of Arts (DMA)

Other vendors that made this day possible

Event Planner - Mary Wright Shah

Event Design & Decor - Todd Events

Cinematography - Hakim Sons Films

Check out our video from the Partnership Walk 2007

Partnership Walk is a public event to raise awareness about how people can make a difference in ending global poverty. Partnership Walk promotes partnerships among Americans and people in the developing world. The Walk brings together families, leaders in government, business, media and the arts as well as teams of corporations, students and community groups for a day of learning, entertainment and fundraising. The Walk raises funds for innovative, cost-effective projects that improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable – especially women and children – in some of the poorest areas of Asia and Africa. — PartnershipWalk.org

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Partnership Walk 2007

Ceremony @ First United Methodist Church - Dallas

Other vendors that made this day possible

Entertainment - Dysfunkshun Junkshun

Photography - Greg Blomberg

Cinematography - Hakim Sons Films