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Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday at all the major retailers have come and gone, we’ve been thinking about a different kind of holiday gift guide for your friends and family. By now you all know how much we love small businesses, so it was kind of a no-brainer to compose a gift guide made up of ideas from some of our favorites. Each member of our team chose one gift idea from a small business that we hold near and dear, as well as why we picked it. Shopping small + local this holiday season not only supports your community, but also provides you with a totally unique gift for everyone on your list. Take a look at our picks below!

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Jamber Creative Stamps
“Jamber Creative offers these gorgeous (and really affordable) address stamps in a number of styles.” – Callie

Rewined Candles
“Handmade in Charleston SC, each candle has been handcrafted from a repurposed wine bottle and the fragrance has been carefully blended to mimic the flavors and aromas found in your favorite wine — my everyday favorite is “Pinot Noir” (to drink and to smell!), but the seasonal “Wine Under the Tree” is pretty amazing, too.” – LaBruce

Muncle Fred Art Felt Flowers
“Everyone loves flowers but if you’re anything like me, you can’t keep them alive for more than a few days. These last forever and can be personalized however you want.” – Michal

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Wondermade Artisan Marshmallows
“Made in my home, Orlando, FL, Wondermade creates the most delicious artisan marshmallows — one of my favorite sweet treats! I love how they make sure there is a flavor for everyone.” – Hannah

Flordeliza Brand
“My friend Carl has an incredible leather business in Atlanta with a huge heart behind it. Everything is handmade and the pieces are actually affordable and so stunning! If I had to pick one thing, it’d probably be the key fob because they’re so affordable, but also fun and unique — something people don’t realize they want.” – Liz

HM Willow Jewelry
“Haley is a small business owner who creates stunning jewelry — I really love her tassel necklaces. She launched her store last year and has already developed a following due to her detailed quality and designs. Follow her amazing Instagram account, @hmwillow!” – Julia

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May Designs Notebooks
“I have been loving the “May Books” (personalized planners and notebooks) from May Designs. Any bride or friend of a bride would benefit from having somewhere to keep all her ideas/to-do’s/calendar. Plus, May Books are unique to each person — they are fully customizable with endless patterns, colors, and fonts.” – Laura

Candy Shop Vintage Jewelry
“This vintage-inspired jewelry collection is based out of Charleston, SC, and there isn’t one piece I don’t adore. My favorite is the Charleston Rice Beads collection — an homage to the holy city’s history in the form of delicate necklaces, stackable bracelets, and tiny stud earrings. Deirdre, the designer behind the whimsical accessories, is also the sweetest ever — follow her fun and colorful journey on Instagram, @candyshopvintage!” – Chloe

Arrows Design Co.
“Handmade clutches. Incredible quality. Great prices. Local to Atlanta. Perfect gift for bridesmaids!” – Natalia

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32 Degrees North Jewelry
“They are the nicest ladies with trendy yet delicate jewelry — my favorite piece is the bar necklace with an important date. Great people to work with!” – Austin

Chrome Yellow Trading Co
“My pick would have to be Chrome Yellow Trading Co. They are a clothing company local to Atlanta — love them! They collaborate with another small business that does interior design and such for all of their pop up shops: Brick + Mortar. Follow them both on Instagram, @chromeyellowtradinggo + @thisisbrickandmortar!” – Samantha

Grace Graffiti Signs
“My gift would be this sign from Grace Graffiti. We love it — we countdown to everything!” – Jamie

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Aside from our list, there are endless gift ideas from small businesses everywhere — narrowing our guide down to just one per team member was close to impossible, so we can attest to that. This season, we encourage you to shop small, y’all — it makes giving feel even better.

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It took us a week to recover from the amazing display of vendor kindness and generosity that we saw last week. Houston, let’s do that again next year! 

Special thanks to these star vendors: 

Bar @mmkmixology
Catering @uptown_catering_houston
Champagne cart @champagneproblemshtx
Table Design @peerlesseventsandtents
Ceremony Backdrop, Bouquet @all.the.pretty.things.htx
Hair and Makeup @katymobilestudio
Live Painter @renderedmoments
Menswear @suitshopofficial
Sparkling Mineral Water @topochicousa
DJ, Videographer, Photographer @completehouston
Photographer @cedarandsagestudios
Photographer @Anchorstudiostx
Photobooth @eventsbydukephotobooth
Travel @routesandrevelry 
@jetsetworldtravel
Venue @tribecahtx
Wedding Dress @grace_loves_lace

#houstontx #houstonweddings #texaswedding #weddinginspo
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❤️marriage goals 👉🏽 “we didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun” w.t.p.

#weddinginspiration #marriagegoals
Houston, we’re headed your way….what should we pack? Are boots and sweater dresses totally out of the question?? 

Snag your wedding show tickets today…we are almost sold out! 

#weddingexpo #weddinginspiration
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👋🏻guys! We’ve been on a summer sabbatical. We’re back. What’d we miss? Are we all still doing this IG thing? 

But seriously..we want to know, with such a BUSY social media feed..what do you want to see from us? Vote with a comment below 👇🏽 

❤️ wedding inspo: florals, attire, design, invitations 
❤️ marriage conversations
❤️ Local vendor highlights
Saying “I do” among the greatest literary geniuses in Romanticism…where my 📚 🐛 at? #nationalbookloversday 

BAND  @liontigerband 

BRIDAL ACCESSORIES: CLUTCHES  @juliemollo 

BRIDAL FLATS @rescueflats 

BRIDAL COACHING Mindfully Ever After 

BRIDE + BRIDESMAID SHOES  @alterreny 

BRIDESMAID ATTIRE @bellabridesmaids

CATERING  @haloandhornscatering 

CHALK BOARD RENTALS @jnchalkandco 

COOKIE BAR  @littleredkitchen 

GIFT BOXES + WEDDING WELCOME BAGS  @panachegiftshop 

HAIR + MAKEUP  @textbookbeautyhq 

HAIR ACCESSORIES  @genevieveroseatelier 

HOTEL  @thewilliamvale 

ICE CREAM BAR | @coolhaus 

INVITATIONS : VINTAGE ON HANDMADE PAPER  @lunalynn.creative 

INVITATIONS : AUTUMNAL FOLIAGE | @oxfordcommacompany 

INVITATIONS : WATERCOLOR FLORAL  @redletterdayinvitations 

JEWELRY  @vanessaliannejewelry 

MEN’S ACCESSORIES  @sprezzabox 

MINI DESSERT BAR  @bitesbk 

MOBILE BAR  @hudsontrailercompany 

PHOTOBOOTH  @uniqueeventdjs 

PHOTOGRAPHY  @aminafordphotography 

PHOTOGRAPHY @neverthereyet 

RIDESHARE  @letskedaddle 

SIGNAGE  @alexgreco_lettering 

TABLE ACCENTS  @inkandhoneynyc 

TRAVEL  @honeymoons_and_getaways 

VENUE  @brooklynhistory 

WEDDING CAKE  @petal_dust_cakery 

WEDDING DRESS  @pennyprincessbridal
Pour us another latte…we are gearing up for The Big Fake Wedding Houston in October. And between us, we’re partial to fall weddings…

Ticket link in bio, come “plan hard, play hard” with us! 

#thebigfakewedding #houstontx #planhardplayhard #fallwedding
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