Ceremony and Reception at the Same Venue?

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Bride and Groom at Wedding Reception

Why You Should Have Your Ceremony and Reception at the Same Venue! You’ve made the decision to choose forever with the love of your life! Now, it’s time to get down to the details of wedding planning. If you’ve never … Read More

Budgeting Basics for Wedding Planning

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Bride and Groom at Madera Estates near The Woodlands, TX

Budgeting Basics for Wedding Planning Budgeting. It’s not necessarily the most enjoyable thing to do in life. Without it though, you’ll likely find yourself with a myriad of headaches! For some, budgeting may seem like second nature. On the contrary, … Read More

Traditional Vows vs. Hand-Written Vows

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Bride and Groom in front of Grand Fireplace

Every wedding is different. Every couple is unique. Having been in the wedding industry for years, I’ve been able to see this first-hand on countless occasions. This statement was actually a major reason why we decided to start this blog … Read More

Pick Your Venue Before Anything Else

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Madera Estates Wedding Venue in Conroe, TX

Here’s Why You Should Pick Your Venue Before Planning Anything Else! Congratulations! You and the love of your life have decided on forever! This is such an exciting time in life, so be sure to soak it all in! As … Read More

Practical & Creative Wedding Favors

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Wedding Favors

When planning your wedding, no matter how big, small, traditional or non-traditional you want to make it, you will soon realize there’s an overwhelming list of details to consider! Near, if not at the very top of this list, are … Read More

First Look Photos? You Decide!

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First Look Wedding Photos

First look wedding photos might not be a brand new trend. However, it continues to be a hot topic! I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of photos across Facebook and Instagram of this highly anticipated moment! Nonetheless, the traditional practice of … Read More

Hiring a Professional Makeup Artist?

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Bride Waiting for Wedding to Start

Having hosted hundreds of weddings at Madera Estates, we’ve seen our fair share of makeup professionals arrive to do what they do best! After all, it’s your big day and you definitely want your hair and makeup to look perfect! … Read More