Well, Cinderella may look just a little stressed out here....probably concern over too much glitter on her gown....but our brides never need be stressed! We take care of them from start to finish! Cinder is here to remind us that 2017 has some very special and creative magic in store for brides, grooms and many who visit the chapel this year. A certain creative project is on the drawing boards that we're really looking forward to! Stay tuned as more glitterati-magicalli starts coming together like fireflies on an enchanted evening! Lots of preparations underway for a large event this weekend, and we're looking forward to a very special couple coming to book their date very soon! Lots of

Love this shot of Marie & Chris at Amberlyn & Chris' wedding. Such a special day, and such a great connection of two excellent people! Unfortunately, it doesn't look like they'll be at Wedding Homecoming Dinner this year.... BUT, one day, they'll make it, because they'll be living just down the road! Just a feeling, but, you can dream, right?!?!?!? All is wonderful at the special chapel today, and we were thrilled to help K&L pick out all the wonderful dishes, linens, and magical stuff to make their day complete. Such a sweet couple, and he's such a romantic! A special day is planned for them, as well. ... Otherwise, getting chores done, tidying up, and of course.....the mandatory ho

This is an excellent example of the wonderful couples that are married at our blessed chapel. It's an age-old story....nurse and soldier fall in love....but it's a special story since it happened here! Merry Christmas to Jess & Chris and all our beloved couples who help make our life complete! Survived Christmas eve, and it was wonderful! We had black-tie champagne and snacks here at the house while Denise, Sarah and I opened gifts. Then Sarah and I headed into town in Miss Alice Fleetwood, and Denise met us at St. Joseph's. An emotional solo from yours truly, and the addition of Sarah's voice made the music very special. Wonderful cocktail hour at Tyler's afterward, and Sarah and I clo

Here's another one of those great wedding shots that I JUST got to see today! Don't know where I was, but this one slipped by me. April and Jimmy are an absolute delight, and this photo really says it all for me.... He's got a kind of 'don't make me come in there' look going on, and she's praying for patience! Hehehehe. We think the absolute world of the both, and are so looking forward to their next visit to the chapel. Blessings to you two, for a wonderful Christmas and a GREAT trip to T&C! We loved it last year! Coolish out there, but not like it's been the last two days. Angie is here helping us out this morning, and I'm excited about going to get a massage this afternoon! We've

It's absolutely amazing how times flies! What a fun memory of a fun day, and this dress is absolutely amazing... Hard to imagine that they're living up in Frisco, Texas, now...and already have a wee one of their own! Such a great couple, and we're so thrilled that they chose our chapel for their special-est of days! Blessings to you 3 today and always! Chillier outside than I thought. Need to head to town eventually if we're to have any kind of supper. Getting things done little by little. The high this weekend is to be in the 70's and then go into lows of the 20's! Wow! Well, with Christmas almost upon us, I guess that's understandable. Had a wonderful time visiting with Tabatha

I really don't know how I managed to miss this excellent photo on facebook from the Risenhoover wedding, but am so glad I saw it this morning. Such a fun shot, and such a neat couple. We are so hoping that they'll be able to join us for Wedding Homecoming Dinner this year! Blessings to them both! The weather has warmed back up, and we're puttering about the chapel today. Looking forward to hearing from T&C on booking their wedding, and really enjoyed the visit yesterday with M&G to pick out all their dishes, linens, etc. for their big day. It's really fun, since we have two weddings already booked for 2017 that will have color schemes that we've never done before! Always neat to get to

Well, some folks know that the old Cap had to 'gather' himself a couple of times during this very special wedding, and this may have been one of those times. Regardless...it's a great shot, and shows the reverence and serious attachment these two have for each other. Thanks, again, Jessica & Tyler, and beautiful work by France Photographers! COLD outside today, but it's that time of year! Excited about the Salado Christmas Stroll tonight, and hope lots of shoppers and merry-makers will be out and about in our fair village. Finished (almost) with the Wedding Homecoming Dinner invitations and are so excited about having our brides and grooms join us for the annual treat! Any of our curren

Well, allegedly, we're going down to 30 degrees tonight, so we'll saying goodbye to the Belinda's Dream blossoms for another year. Although......I'll believe it when I see it... These ladies are TOUGH, and sometimes surprise us with their hardiness and willingness to bloom. We've enjoyed them again this year, and are thankful for their ever-blooming beauty. Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat. Well, we assume the goose is getting fat...haven't seen any lately, either on the ground or overhead. Headed out to Kelly Sander's delightful classroom this morning at Miller Heights Elementary School in Belton this morning to read "Texas Night Before Christmas" and truly had a good time

It's such a treat for Miss Denise and I to scour every nook and cranny we can find to collect the neatest vintage china collection pieces for our very special brides for their very special day. Not every bride selects the vintage collection, but every bride has the perfect table/service setting! This new addition to the collection comes to us from England, via Palestine, Texas, and then Canton, Texas! It's W.H. Grindley (one of our absolute favorite manufacturers from about 1900 to 1930. This pattern knocked our socks off, and is called Marlborough Rose Petal Chatsworth. That's a mouthful! We can't wait for the first guest to enjoy this small set of additions for an upcoming wedding.

Miss Alice Fleetwood rocked Main and Royal Streets for the annual Salado Christmas parade! Corbin was able to join us and Miss Denise cheered on the crowd as well. Nice folks, great photo ops and fun crowds abounded. We even worked in a visit to Barrow Brewing Company as part of our official parade activities! Brooke Culley took this great photo as we rolled along, and it was so fun to be part of the tradition for one more year! Crazy busy weekend @ the chapel. First, there's a mad dash to Canton in East Texas to find even MORE super really cool stuff for the chapel, and a wonderful visit at Mary's house. Then we do our favorite Old Mexican Inn in Corsicana for re-fueling, and get back