WOODLANDS January/February 2012 Vol 1 Issue 1
WELCOME TO OUR
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Higher Love
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Meet the Editor
January/February 2013 Editor Jennifer Tolbert
Jenn Tolbert
Assistant Editor Candice Fitzgerald Contributor Pam Sparks, CWEP Contributing Photographers Kasey Lynn Photography Courtney Leigh Photography Alicia Pyne Photography JW Baugh Photography Kimberly Chau Photography Woodlands Bride is daily blog of thoughtfully curated wedding content featuring the hottest wedding trends and most creative vendors in The Woodlands. We are the premier resource for brides in The Woodlands and surrounding area. For advertising information or additional inquiries, please contact us at hello@woodlandsbride.com. To submit your wedding, please visit our website at www.woodlandsbride.com/submit for more information.
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elcome to our first issue of Woodlands Bride. We are so excited to share this issue with you. The Woodlands is a beautiful place to live, and to marry. The beauty of the forest combined with many spectacular venues make it a wedding destination in its own right. Our purpose for our blog, magazine, and vendor guide is to help you plan a beautiful, stress-free wedding by putting the information you need at your fingertips. I hope you find this issue to be an inspiration and we look forward to sharing your big day in an upcoming issue! We know your future is so bright (as is ours!) Sincerely, Jenn Tolbert, Editor Photo courtesy of Freckled Egg Photography
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Table of Contents
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REAL WEDDINGS 8 Charmaine + Chris 14 Ashlee + Derek 32 Jordan + Steven
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38 Kelly + Matt REAL ENGAGEMENTS 44 Erin + Wayne 47 Amber + Josh INSPIRATION 21 Higher Love An Inspired Shoot
32 Hi there! I’m Kasey, and I love photographing weddings. Even more than photographing weddings Kasey Lynn P hotography I love getting to know my clients. I strive to give you the best possible experience. I’m an avid dog lover who loves to travel and would be MEET OUR COVER PHOTOGRAPHER
incredibly honored if you give me the opportunity to document your big day. You can see more of Kasey's work by visiting her website www.kaseylynnphotography.com or following her on Twitter @kaseylynnphoto.
To Have and
To Hold
This bride and groom have already stood by each other through thick and thin. Their wedding day not only celebrated their love, but honored other family members in special ways. Photography by JW Baugh Photography
Charmaine & Chris
Charmaine and Chris have a love story for the ages. What began as a simple smiley face note, casually passed at a bar, quickly became a deeper relationship. “A few weeks after the simple note was passed, at the same bar, I got a phone call from my dad that my little brother was in an motorcycle
accident. I told Chris and he was at my car before I was, and we headed together into the night of the unknown," Charmaine said. “From that night to the funeral and through all the ups and downs, he never left my side; and that’s when I realized he was the real deal and I was going to marry him.”
In Memory
Charmaine said the florals were one of her favorite parts of her wedding. “They (Ken and Donna Senterpiece) were even were able to add lockets in my bouquet of my brother, Chris’ granny and his aunt that were watching from heaven,” she said.
Ceremony Venue Woodsedge Reception Venue La Tranquila Ranch Photography JW Baugh Photography Officiant Jeff Wells Musicians Ben and Ashley Rush, Bryan Mann
Style Guide
Florist Ken and Donna Senterpiece with The Senterpiece Hair Stylist/Makeup Artist The Perfect Face Dress Dress + Veil David’s Bridal Rings Helzberg Cakes Virginia Cakes
Catering Sal’s Catering Entertainment Rockin Robin Videographer Rusty Bryce Transportation Limo Direct Linens Elegance by Design
Perfect
OUTDOOR WEDDING
Photography by Kasey Lynn Photography
Ashlee and Derek
Ashlee and Derek found each other through mutual friends in Dallas. After two-and-a-half years of dating, Derek proposed! Ashlee dished the details. “After about two and a half years of dating, Derek proposed while snorkeling at Xel Ha in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. We were on a “girls only” trip to celebrate Derek’s sister going off to UTMB. Well, Derek crashed the girls-only trip but it was well worth it! All I have to say is, I was in shock! At first, I thought he was joking (as he “thinks” he’s a comedian sometimes) and started to laugh at him and gave him a playful push in the water. Then he reassured me he was being serious. I don’t remember his words now but all I could answer with was a couple of quick nods because I was totally numb! Finally, after shedding some tears, I was able to answer “yes!”.
Soft and Romantic
The bride wanted her wedding to be soft and romantic. It began with her find of a lovely ivory gold wedding dress and gorgeous Caspian blue bridesmaid dresses. She added the grey, blue, and green last. “It came together great!” Ashlee said.
Our Splurge
Ashlee said their splurge item was definitely their transportation. “I will give Derek full credit on this one! He brought it up about four months before the wedding wanting a classic or vintage car and we began looking. We found Monarch Limo and they had a Roles Royce available for our wedding night. It was an easy decision to make!�
Style Guide
Venue Houston Oaks Country Club Officiant Judy Law Florist LZ Floral Hair Stylist Leslie Gonzales at Leila Ruth Salon Makeup Artist Taylor DeClercq Dress Maggie Sottero from Lasting Bridal Couture of Addison Hair Piece Nordstroms Rings Robbins Brother’s Cake Susie’s Cakes Catering Houston Oaks Country Club Entertainment JPL Entertainment Photographer Kasey Lynn Photography Videographer Mobile Video and Photography Transportation Monarch British Limousines Linens Elegant Beginnings
Higher Love Photography by Kasey Lynn Photography Styling by Pam Sparks, CWEP En Vogue Events
Perfectly Styled
The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center made for the perfect location to shoot our hot air balloon-inspired style session. Pam Sparks of En Vogue planned the shoot from top to bottom which made for a ton of laughs and gorgeous shots.
Bright Ideas
We drew inspiration for the photo shoot from bright and colorful hot air balloons and the vibrant Pantone Spring 2013 Fashion Color Palette. The sunny, yellow plates paired with creamy white milk glass from A Style Collective made for the perfect backdrop for our adorable cupcakes from Dream Cakes.
Style Guide
Photographer Kasey Lynn Photography Dress Brickhouse Bridal Hair + Makeup Exquisite Reflections Flowers LZ Floral Cake Dream Cakes Groom’s Attire Rose is a Rose Decor + Props A Style Collective Location The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center Styling Pam Sparks of En Vogue Events Models Kelsey + Caleb Ingram
Rustic Elegance Photography by JW Baugh Photography
Jordan and Steven
Steven and Jordan dated for nearly four years before he proposed at her family ranch in southwest Texas. He caught the bride completely off guard when he popped the question in front of her entire family, on a bluff overlooking the ranch. As soon as they were engaged, Jordan started looking for the perfect rustic venue to host their “shabby-chic� wedding. After searching the Houston area, they decided Stonebrook Hall at Amber Springs was perfect.
Farm Fresh
Jordan wanted her wedding to have a rustic feel, mixing burlap, vintage lace, and Mason jars. In lieu of round tables, they rented old farm tables from A Style Collective.
Style Guide
Photographer JW Baugh Photography Linens and Coverings Elegant Beginnings Event Designer A Style Collective Makeup Artist The Perfect Face Event Venue Amber Springs Videographer Bella Vista Productions Visit www.woodlandsbride.com to see their wedding video by Bella Vista Productions.
A WELL TIED TIE IS THE FIRST SERIOUS STEP IN LIFE. -Oscar Wilde
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Photos by Kamp Photography
All American Affair Photography by Kimberly Chau Photography
Kelly and Matt
Childhood Friends
Matt and Kelly originally met in her neighborhood under a light post when they were children. He whistled to get her attention, but Kelly just just giggled at him with her best friend and walked away. They became good friends while in high school at The Woodlands High but did not start dating until they were in college at Sam Houston State University. They finally tied the knot with all-inclusive wedding at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center.
Location Love
"We chose The Woodlands Resort because it just seemed like the absolute perfect fit for us. As we were touring it I could not stop smiling, and Matt said that at that moment he knew we had found the place. My mother passed away from Colon Cancer about a year before I was married, and The Wood lands Resort was also the setting of my dream wedding that we used to plan and joke about together. I guess it just always held a special place in my heart after she was gone." Kelly said.
Style Guide
Dress and Accessories Yvonne LaFluer Groom's Attire Men's Warehouse Bridesmaids Dress Alfred Angelo Transportation The Woodlands Resort Flowers Tennilles Design Botique Jewelry Yvonne LaFluer Cake The Woodlands Resort Hair + Makeup Posh Salon Music & DJ Dynamic DJ Productions Lee Usry Catering The Woodlands Resort Photographer Kimberly Chau Photography Kimberly Lee
Erin + Wayne Photography by Alicia Pyne Photography Erin and Wayne chose the groom's family land just outside of Houston as the location for their gorgeous, rustic engagement shoot.
Amber and Josh Josh and Amber both share a passion for traveling the world. On a two-week trip to Thailand, Josh got down on one knee and popped the question. Amber said yes and the two are planning a March wedding. This gorgeous engagement session was captured at Josh's family home, designed by his father, a seasoned architect. Photography by Courtney Leigh Photography Hair Style by Glamworks
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