Now and then I hear from a previous couple who “couldn’t make a go of things.” It’s the sad reality of marriages that merged two families that refused to get along. Was it the bride or grooms family that finally broke up their marriage? Yes, occasionally. The truth is that you can’t choose your new … [Read more…]
Whether you’ve booked for Photography, Appraisal Appointments, Pick Up for sold items through Texas Twins Treasures or another event service, our schedules aren’t set up to accommodate late clients, buyers or Barterers. Setting appointments is how we manage to accommodate a wide and diverse array of clients from Texas Prison Weddings, Texas Twins Events, Texas … [Read more…]
No one expects their kids to move home after they’ve moved out but some parents have a few “birds” that have never left the nest. My twin sister, Cindy Daniel continues to wonder what an empty nest would feel like with three generations of her family under one roof. Prior to marrying Steve, Cindy went … [Read more…]
We call them the “Wedding Wild Card Moments” because often at our events something unexpected happens. Recently, I was asked to describe my thoughts at the time of how I overcome a “problem” on location so, today we will revisit the Wedding Heckler, the Woeful Wedding Bouquet, Attack of the Arbor, the Meddling Mother, Bounced … [Read more…]
If something weird is going to occur- it usually pops up at the rehearsal not the wedding but 5% of the time, the unexpected happens at the wedding. While patiently waiting on the processional today at Rivercrest Country Club listening to the harp player, a golf ball nearly took me out buzzing by my head. … [Read more…]
This weekend is jam packed for the Pawning Planners with one event right after the other but, I took a phone call from Chad and made an appointment to meet with him 45 minutes before leaving for a wedding rehearsal to hear his story at my home. I’m going to work hard to help … [Read more…]
My son Robert Hafele is a photographer for Texas Twins Events/The Pawning Planners and we often disagree on tattoos, piercings and non conforming haircuts and color. He’s a very good looking young man but recent changes to his appearance have me confused and concerned these days! Yesterday I was (again) taken “off guard when my … [Read more…]
Getting a “great shot” isn’t easy but my son and his wife have entirely different styles of shooting wedding and event photos. Stephanie is a “fast shot” taking hundreds of photos within a 2-4 hour window while my son, Robert has to be a perfectionist regarding the lighting, the pose, etc. Next weekend Robert will … [Read more…]
Every year Fort Worth draws record crowds at the Will Rogers Colliseum for a month long event for the Stock Show and every year my Texas Twins Events Team hit the midway for delicious Fletcher’s corn dogs and fun! Makenna Marie Mahaney, one of our Little Pawners struggles with asthma and allergies and was unable … [Read more…]
Today as my twin sister and I organize my multigenerational family for a scheduled day of hair and make up for my magazine spread photo shoot, we (as usual) recognize how everyone around here has their own agenda. I had been nominated by Women of Distinction Magazine for my unique and creative contribution to the … [Read more…]