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DIRECTORY OF SERVICES

= ADDITIONAL CARRIAGE SERVICES =

Classic Carriages
Luxury horse-drawn carriage service to Fort Worth and North Texas—the only service with permission to operate in the city of Fort Worth since 1989! We are honored to meet the high standards as a Sundance Square merchant since 1993. Come experience the magic, the romance, the exacting standards you'd expect from a horse-drawn carriage service...even the horses are dressed in their best! A distinctive service for that unique occasion!

Lotsa Spots Carriage Service
Lotsa Spots Carriage Service serves the Dallas/Ft. Worth and East Texas areas. They are the official carriage company of Addison!A beautiful white carriage with a burgundy velvet interior comfortably seating 4 adults awaits your pleasure. Should your needs require more than one carriage, Lotsa Spots is highly recommended! A small, family-run business with a lifetime of horse experience offering personal and professional carriage driving service and specializing in weddings and special occasions. Whatever your needs, Ranger, Opie and Jodi and Paul are glad to help in making all your dreams come true!

Platinum Carriage Co.
The only carriage company in the Houston, Texas area with true snow white horses! Wanting a princess or themed party? Our horses love being decked out in costumes for your special occasion. All horses and ponies ride and drive. Call today at 936-231-2031 or send e-mail to platinumfarm@consolidated.net. Visit our site for numerous pictures of our horses and ponies. Let us make your special event a precious memory to cherish forever!

Cartwright Ranch.
Whether your needs are equine boarding, horse-drawn vehicle rental, movie props, or western entertainment, the Cartwright Ranch can provide it for you. We pride ourselves on our never ending desire for excellence. We hope you will allow us to share that achievement of excellence with you.

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= LIMOUSINE SERVICES =

Uptown Limousine Service
Uptown Limousine Service of Dallas, Texas offers luxury transportation for all occasions, from receiving business clients at the airport to taking newlyweds from their wedding chapel.

Romantic Remembrances
Our goal is to help make your wedding or special event very memorable. Our love for old, classic cars and our professional drivers in appropriate business attire provide you with unparalleled service with a smile.

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= WEDDING PLANNERS =

Each and Every Detail
Providing full wedding planning and coordinating services for brides in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. I work with you to create the wedding of your dreams while having fun too!

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= ARTISANS =

Rene's Lagniappe Hair Design .
Receive the total look for your special day with the master stylists at the best salon in Texas!

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= LOCATIONS/VENUES =

The Surrey House
Located in historic downtown McKinney, Texas, the Surrey House is an elegant old home used for private events such as weddings, receptions, parties and business conferences.

The Bill Bates Cowboy Ranch
Bill Bates Cowboy Ranch is the ideal location to host a true Texas wedding, reception, and/or rehearsal dinner. Our facilities can accommodate any style of event from rustic to elegant, we are capable of creating the perfect setting to meet your exact needs and budget.

Myer's Park and Event Center
Located on 83 acres northwest of McKinney, this facility includes a show barn with an indoor arena, a stall barn, and an outdoor arena. The center also offers a reception hall and gazebo. In addition, 35 acres of Myers Woods and the Back 40 are available to groups for camping. The Park is open to the public Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chestnut Square
Chestnut Square Historical Park is a collection of seven historic houses and buildings dating from the 1850's. The Chestnut Square Chapel and Chapel Gardens present the perfect backdrop for your wedding and reception.

Tartan Thistle Bed & Breakfast
Ideally located to fully experience historic McKinney and the surrounding area,the Tartan Thistle Bed & Breakfast is also the perfect setting for an intimate weding with up to 70 persons. Having all of the modern amenities in each of its 6 guest rooms, it still takes you into an era of a gentler, less hectic time. Awaken in your antique bed and come downstairs for a home-cooked breakfast in our canopied dining room and let your cares melt away.

The Bingham House Bed & Breakfast
The Bingham House specializes in seeing that dreams come true. The historic house offers a wide variety of atmospheres to host your special event. You are sure to find one of our special vignettes to be an ideal scene for the perfect wedding.Happy Trails is proud to be the official carriage service exclusive to the Bingham House!

Heard-Craig House
The Heard-Craig House, built in 1900, is one of the most beautifully preserved historic homes in North Texas. The gracious hospitality of the Heard family made this residence a center of social, business, art and literary activities.

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= RESTAURANTS =

Café Málaga
Just off the beautiful Historic Downtown Square in McKinney, Texas, Café Málaga offers the fantastic, refreshing tastes of the Mediterranean in a cozy relaxed setting.While the atmosphere may be relaxed the quality of service is never compromised.

Goodhue's Wood-Fired Grill
Elegant dining in the heart of Historic Downtown McKinney, Goodhue's offers a unique blend of New American cuisine with Classic influences. Everything offered is made in-house, from the sauces to the rich desserts.

Rick's Chop House
Chop-block tabletops and deep leather booths where guests can dine nightly under the soft glow of gas lanterns, rich mahogany walls, and iron chandeliers...let Chef Brian Sommers prepare for you a sumptuous Louisiana-style meal, relax in the Grand Bar while listening to live music being played on the baby grand piano...a touch of elegant sophistication that rounds out the historic art district!

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= MINISTERS =


Texas Wedding Minister
Co-creating the wedding day that makes sense for you. Surrounding Dallas Metroplex, travel or referral throughout Texas, out of state and out of country travel negotiable.

Alternative Wedding Services
As the name implies, Alternative Wedding Services specializes in customized wedding ceremonies that reflect your personal style and values. In other words, Your Wedding, Your Way. As a Non-denominational Interfaith Minister located in the Dallas and Ft. Worth area, I am dedicated to making your wedding ceremony unique, intimate and memorable, whether you opt for traditional elements or want to completely reinvent it!

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= FLORISTS AND WINERIES=

Landon Winery
Enjoy fine wine tasting, relax with a bottle of the grape, have a label custom crafted for your special occasion, or even create your own unique vintage! Located on the square in historic downtown McKinney, Texas.

Rain Florist Designs
Full Service Floral design with delivery to McKinney and surrounding cities. Let Kate fill your wedding with the most beautiful creative arrangments!

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= PHOTOGRAPHERS =

Vim Studio
It's about Vim & Vigor. The technique and style used to capture the essence of everyday motion - Vim! We shoot an unlimited amount of color and black & white images combining the art of photojournalism, fashion and illustrative photography. We are available for travel worldwide.

Phase 3 Photography
At Phase 3 Photography, we pride ourselves in stepping back, observing and capturing those beautiful moments as they unfold. We want to capture the feeling and joy of your wedding day so that it can be shared with generations to come. We are also available for travel worldwide.

Steve McKinney Photography
Steve McKinney is one of North Texas' most creative and professional photographers. With over 16 years of experience, Steve has the reputation for getting the "shot" others cannot. Jennifer and Steve combine efforts to capture the essence of your true personality in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. In today's fast-paced world, we specialize in your favorite "on location" photography, and will travel within Collin County.

Linda McKinney Photography
Capture the essence of the moment! Attention to detail and an exciting and outgoing personality has set Linda McKinney apart from other event photographers, allowing you to "just be" in the moment!

Karen Scruggs Photography
I have a passion for photography and a general love of people to thank for my success. My enthusiasm helps create a fun experience for all of my clients.

George Fiala Photography
Stunning photography that transcends mere pictures and enters the realm of fine art. Weddings, portraits and more with an attention to even the smallest of details.

Dreams and Memories Photography
Beautiful, high-quality photography for your special day. Packages can include rehearsal dinners, bridal hair appointment sessions, engagement parties and much, much more. All packages include approximately 200 proofs in a quality proof book and there is no time limit.

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= ENTERTAINERS =

Spellbinding Entertainment
Original comedy magical variety show, on-stage audience participation, juggling clubs and knives, live rabbit appearance, straitjacket escape, fire-eating...and more! (Actual performance time about 35-45 minutes.)=

B 3 Entertainment Agency
B3 Entertainment is a full service, Dallas based entertainment agency. We specialize in making your special event a success. Whether you need a well known celebrity entertainer for a corporate event to entertain thousands of attendees or a solo artist to entertain just a few, we are the only call you need to make.

Texas White Horse Ranch
Specializing in rodeos, fairs, TV and film, equine expos, Wild West shows, special events and whatever else your needs for equine entertainment may be.

Stradivarius String Quartet
The Stradivarius String Quartet specializes in creating the perfect musical scenery for social events throughout the DFW Metroplex by integrating cherished traditions with unique musical selections. Some of the functions for which we play include weddings, receptions, banquets, corporate functions, formal dinners, private parties, conferences, conventions, and product launches. No event is too small or too large.

Justin Carriage Works

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