Paris Texas Wedding Resources
Here is a list of some places around town that we came up with that can help you to have an ideal wedding. This is not a complete list, but rather a list of local businesses only that could help you achieve your goal of having a beautiful wedding. This is a pretty extensive list, and we will update it from time to time. If you know of any businesses not listed here that offer their service in these areas, please leave their information in the comment box below.
Bridal Registry
A bridal registry is a service that some stores offer, that allows the bride and groom to let their guests know what kind of gifts they would like to receive. These local stores are great time-savers when it comes to figuring out what the couple wants.
Catering
Here is a list of places that we have found that offer catering for special occasions, ie, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners.That way you and your family don’t have to get stuck making all the food yourself for your long list of wedding guests.
- 24th Street Café
- Catering 4 You
- Crawford’s Hole in the Wall Café
- Eddie Deen’s Ranch & Catering
- Scholls Bros Bar-B-Que
Decorations & Favors
Decorations and favors can add needed touches of class and taste to both the wedding itself as well as the reception. Luckily, there are plenty of hobby and retail stores that carry decorations and favors for the big day.
DJs
Here is a small list of the local DJs we found in the area. Call the numbers listed below to reach them. Another option is to get ahold of a local band and request them to play at your wedding or reception.
• Chris Gunn Entertainment (903) 272-2925
• CMB DJs (903) 724-3192
• Full Blast Productions (903) 272-9950
Dress
The wedding dress is the most important element of the wedding. Decorations, dresses, flowers, and even music can be done in a way that compliments the bride’s dress. In our research for wedding dresses in the area, we were unable to find much. If you can think of or know of places/people that make/sell dresses for that special day, please leave their information in the comment box below. That way we can all have access to this much needed information.
Flowers
The bride needs flowers, as well as the groomsmen, maids of honor, flower girl, father and mother of the bride & groom, as well as ushers and other key people who help to star in the wedding or help make it happen.
- Chapman’s Nauman Florist & Greenhouse
- Flower Mart & Gift Shop
- Harvey Florist
- Paris Florist
- Traditions Flowers & Gifts
Jewelers
The bride and groom both need to find their wedding bands somewhere. These local jewelers’ shops are a great place to start.
Party Rentals
Tables, chairs, etc are needed for the wedding and the reception. If the place you have chosen does not provide these things, you can always start here.
Photography
Now it is time to decide who will help to capture the magic of the big day. You’ll want pictures of the whole wedding party, the couple, and tons more. Make sure you go with one of these great photography studios.
- CoCo Photography
- Dixon Photography
- HB Photography
- Jami Birdsong Photography
- KL Photography
- Parris Photography
- Photos by Marva Joe
- Tara Swain Photography
Shoes
With great dresses and suits or tuxes, you have to get great shoes. Try one of these shoe stores on for size, before the big day.
Tux
The groom, the best man, the groomsmen, ushers, fathers, etc all need a tux of some kind. It is the only way to accent the bride’s amazing dress. It is the responsibility of the groom to make sure he looks great for his wedding day. Do your part by stopping by Tony’s Tuxes.
Wedding Cake
Besides enjoying some great food thanks to local catering, the wedding cake is essential to the reception. Stop by one of our local bakeries for the wedding cake of your dreams.
Wedding Invitations/Programs
Let your family, friends, and others important to you that you are getting married. Send out an invitation from one of these local businesses. Keep everybody aware of the wedding’s events by getting your wedding programs from them too!
Wedding/Reception Locations/ Wedding Sites
The place you decide to have your wedding or reception will help to set the mood for the big day. Get a hold of any of these places to make your wedding day one to really remember. One thing to keep in mind: a few of these locations offer onsite catering, so that is something to consider.
- Any churches/worship centers that allow weddings and receptions (the list is extensive so feel free to add them to the comment box below.)
- Celebrate It
- Depot Bar & Restaurant
- Heritage Hall
- Lamar County YWCA (Community Room)
- Love Civic Center
- North Winds Ranch (Annabeth Mansion)
- PJC Ballroom
Thank you very much for listing my business. The full name is Heartstrings Calligraphy and Design.
I am a calligrapher and artist working out of my home studio in northeast Lamar County. I am a native Parisian who has been in business for 12 years, and I serve clients all over the country and occasionally overseas. I address wedding invitations, design wedding invitation sets, and create matted and ready-to-frame original hand-done calligraphy pieces, artistically designed and embellished. My specialties are scriptures, poems, children’s name “plaques”, wedding vows, song lyrics…well, just about anything you can think of. Besides my website at http://www.heartstringsdesigns.com, I also have a business facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heartstrings-Calligraphy-and-Design/151256781569587).
I have a company named OLD SOUTH WEDDINGS AND EVENTS. If you need any help with anything feel free to call me the first consultation is free.Will help you with whatever you don’t have time for. We manage entire events or just help with a few. First Consultation is free. Please call my cell at 443-370-894. Fine class with the hometown price.
This is a great resource, thank you to the author. I really like this site, Paris has needed something like this for a long time now!
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Great article, Amy! I think it will be very informative to the Paris couple looking to get married.