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WOODLANDS SPRING 2015 / VOLUME 2 • ISSUE 3
Equestrian Elegance AT MADERA ESTATES
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Montgomery County’s Premier Wedding Facility
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PUBLISHER Woodlands Bride Holdings, LLC EDITOR Nick Thiele ASSISTANT EDITOR Candice Fitzgerald CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jennifer Tolbert
Contents 5 MEET THE PROS 7 EQUESTRIAN ELEGANCE featuring Madera Estates 12 KANDACE + CODY'S ENGAGEMENT featuring Joey Brown Photography 20 VINTAGE GLITZ STYLED SHOOT featuring Photography by Niki
24 REAL WEDDING: SARAH + BRADEN featuring Memories by Maryanne 26 REAL WEDDING: DAYA +ADAM featuring Kasey Lynn Photography 26 REAL WEDDING: JENNIFER + BRYAN featuring Ruddock Photography 32 Q+A featuring Karinda Kinsler
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Carrie Dorman CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Ama by Aisha Joey Brown Photography Kasey Lynn Photography Memories by Maryanne Photography by Niki Ruddock Photography
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SUBMISSION INQUIRIES We accept high quality submissions from professional photographers. For more information, visit www. woodlandsbride.com/submit. ADVERTISING INQUIRIES Email Nick Thiele at nick@woodlandsbride.com for information. SUBSCRIPTIONS Did you know a digital copy of Woodlands Bride Magazine can be delivered directly to your inbox? Join our mailing list to receive special offers, invitations to exclusive events and be the first to receive a digital copy of our magazine. Visit woodlandsbride.com to join today!
meet our cover photographer
Aisha Khan of Ama by Aisha
Ama by Aisha began as the vision of Aisha Khan. She provides photography and wedding cinematography services to help preserve and treasure the moments, feelings, and all the emotions of your wedding day. Visit her website at www.amabyaisha.com and connect with her on Twitter @amabyaisha.
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Hello Lovely!
Perfect is a word that is used so often with weddings: the perfect flowers, the perfect shoes, the perfect gown, the perfect everything. It can become so overwhelming! Here at Woodlands Bride headquarters, we are working hard to make your wedding planning a breeze. We thrilled to launch our new virtual venue tours, which you can learn more about in this issue. We love to help, so reach out with any questions you may have! This issue is also overflowing with gorgeous ideas and trends to inspire your big day. Micaleh and Brandon's gorgeous Madera Estates wedding by Ama by Aisha graces our cover. This wedding will steal every Texas girls heart! We also have a lovely styled shoot where elegant vintage meets gorgeous gold glitz at the new venue, Carriage House. with ideas for how an outdoor ceremony can be beyond stunning. And of course, so much more! When you are marrying your best friend and true love, everything about your wedding will be perfect! Best wishes,
Jenn Tolbert Creative Director
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Meet the Pros What is your favorite wedding tradition?
Keri Ann Reardon Make up by Keri Ann
Carolyn Mills Sweet Tea and Linen
Amy Brewington A&E Weddings & Events
My favorite wedding tradition is a relatively new trend, and one that was not around when I got married, but I love it. It's the first look. While the first look is a private moment between the bride and groom, a professional photographer and videographer can capture the sweetest moments on camera. I am not usually emotional, but high quality first look images can cause my eyes to get a little moist - especially if I had the opportunity to work with the bride!
My favorite wedding tradition is the classic "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue." Each time I see a bride don a piece of jewelry worn by her mother or grandmother, wipe tears of joy with a borrowed handkerchief or lovingly hang a charm of blue from her bouquet or garter, I know that she will be snugly wrapped in the love of family and friends as she begins her journey down the aisle to her happily ever after.
My favorite wedding tradition is when the Father of the Bride gives his daughter away to the groom. This is an often overlooked, but very important part of a wedding day. For a father, placing his daughters hand into the hand of her future husband is an outward symbol of his blessing over their new life together.
Photo by: Only Once Images
Derrick Bryant Derrick Bryant Photography
One of my favorite wedding traditions is the bride and groom not seeing each other on the wedding day. This adds excitement to the big day. As the wedding photographer, I get to capture the transformation of the bride, and then I get to photograph the groom before they see each other. It is an honor to be able to capture these special moments on camera and witness the day unfold!
CONNECT ONLINE Don't forget to visit our Premier Vendor Guide online at woodlandsbride.com/findvendors to meet more of our local wedding pros.
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MAKEUP BY
Keri Ann for all of lifes special events!
713.775.5659 MakeupbyKeriAnn.com info@MakeupbyKeriAnn.com Photo: Kelley Craig Photography
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cover story
Equestrian Elegance
AT MADERA ESTATES Photography by Ama by Aisha
Micaleh + Brandon Filled with many personal details, Micaleh and Brandon's wedding was a Texas bride's dream. We love everything from Micaleh's grand entrance on horseback to Brandon's fun football shots, and the florals and decor details that will make you catch your breathe. Located just north of The Woodlands, Madera Estates provided the perfect elegantly rustic backdrop for the affair. The bride and groom exchanged vows in front of a gorgeous rock fireplace and they celebrated with their guests in the chandelier appointed ballroom.
style guide Photographer: Ama by Aisha / Venue: Madera Estates / Flowers: Carter's Florist/ Cake: Sweets To Dream On / Dress: Weddings by Debbie Bridal Salon / DJ & Photobooth: DJ Dave Productions / Dance Instructor: Anita from Wedding Dance to Remember
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Rehearsal Dinner Ceremony Reception Decorating Our venue will provide you and your guests with an original and unforgettable experience!
A&E Weddings & Events Planning & Coordinating
Photos by Butch Ireland Photography
Because every bride deserves a moment like this
Magnolia Lake is the perfect setting for you to sit back and enjoy your event.
2001 Hwy 30 East Huntsville, TX
936.294.0991
281-727-6800
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Kandace + Cody Photography by Joey Brown Photography
The Proposal When Cody Spence of All Star Catering wanted to propose, he called on close family friend, Wade Bowen to help make it memoriable. He shared how he popped the question: "We love his music and when Kandace and I started dating she had never heard of him. The first song I ever played for her by Wade was Who I Am . It instantly became her favorite song, and after a couple years we talked about how Who I Am would be the song we danced to first at our wedding. The week before I was nervous because I was not 100 percent certain of how it was going to happen (or even if it was going to happen) because it all depended on what Wade said that
evening when we arrived at the concert. The day before I drove up to Fort Worth to ask for her dad's blessing in the middle of a blizzard and drove back all in one day, so I had almost no sleep. So, it was all up in the air until about 90 minutes before I proposed. There were around one thousand people at the concert, and I proposed to her on stage and after she said yes, we went down to the dance floor and danced to Who I Am. The people on the dance floor cleared out for us to dance in the center of the floor." You can see Kandace say yes and find other great proposal ideas at woodlandsbride.com/engagement/coolproposal-ideas/.
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Inspiration
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The perfect dress. The perfect setting.
The perfect match... for your perfect day.
woodlandsresort.com | 866-317-4719
Wedding photos courtesy Edward Charles Photography, Kasey Lynn Photography, Claire Miranda Photography
Photo Credit: Photography by Niki
Take an Interactive Virtual Tour Now!
Text the word MANOR to 77948 281.252.3355 • 25276 Nichols Sawmill Road • Magnolia, TX 77355 • www.AshelynnManor.com
Photo Credit: www.amabyaisha.com
Take an Interactive Virtual Tour Now!
Text the word MADERA to 77948 936.441.9337 • 3201 N. Frazier • Conroe, TX 77303 • www.MyMaderaEstates.com
Going to the Chaplain WEDDINGS WITH STYLE AND GRACE
“As an ordained chaplain and married woman of 35 years, my desire is to help every couple not only with the ceremony, but in their journey during the months before they get to the altar, guiding them to build an emotional and spiritual foundation for a lifetime.” -Tara Dorroh
www.goingtothechaplain.com • goingtothechaplain@hotmail.com • 713.822.4510 Photo Credits: Headshot: Scott Kelley, Wedding: Minerva House
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Vintage Glitz Photography by Photography by Niki
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style guide Venue: The Carriage House / Photographer: Photography by Niki / Florist: E Johnston Designs / Styling: Sweet Tea & Linen / Table Linens: A Memorable Event / Wedding cake: Deam Cakes Inc. / Papers: Jo’s Paper Kitchen / Makeup: Makeup by Keri Ann / Hair: Brittany Merrit / Photography: Photography by Niki / Bride & Groom: Jacob & Kellie Price
VISIT US ONLINE CATERING.CARINOS.COM
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real wedding
Sarah + Braden Photography by Memories by Maryanne
style guide Venue: Hodge Podge Lodge / Photographer: Maryanne Keeling of Memories by Maryanne / Photographer Assistant: Whitney Pavlas / Styling, Coordination, & Vintage Rentals: Sweet Tea & Linen / Florist: A Different Bloom / Cake and Catering: The Bake Shoppe and Cafe / Officiant: Pastor Don Higginbotham
real wedding
Daya + Adam
Photography by Kasey Lynn Photography
style guide Photographer: Kasey Lynn Photography / Venue: The Woodlands Country Club / Flowers: LZ Floral / Cake: Kiss The Cook Cakes / Hair and Make up: Adorne Artistry / Band: Royal Dukes Band
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real wedding
Jennifer +Bryan Photography by Ruddock Photography
style guide Photographer: Ruddock Photography / Venue: Ashelynn Manor / Makeup Artist: Exquisite Reflections / Dress Designer: Kitty Chen / Cake Artist: Lisa Barcelona with Barcelona Cakes / DJ: DJ Steve with Ashlyenn Manor
Q&A with Karinda Kinsler of Designs by Karinda Q: How did you fall in love with wedding photography? A: While attending Texas A&M and getting my degree in Animal Science, I fell in love with photography. What started out as something to pass time while at the barn in the summers, turned into more than I could have imagined when I was approached by the owner of a large livestock photography company to come work for him. Soon after my sister got married and begged me to photograph her wedding. Knowing that I was not a wedding photographer, I refused, but brought my camera along. Long story short, my sister had a not-so-amazing experience with her photographer and I am so incredibly thankful that I brought my camera with me. That day I fell in love with capturing those special moments and emotions, and committed myself to learning and providing my clients with an unforgettable wedding photography experience. Q: How would you describe your photography style? A: My style is classic with a modern twist. I capture all of the traditional wedding images in a way so that you will not only love your pictures now, but you will still love them when you are 70-years-old. I believe in capturing the candid moments and emotions of the day. I want people to be able to feel the emotion of the moment when looking at my pictures, when you look back at your wedding pictures 20 years from now, I want you to be able to have that same tingly feeling inside that you felt on your wedding day. I get to know each and every 30
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one of my wedding couples before their wedding day, from their style to their personality and I photograph each wedding in a way that shows who they truly are. Q: What are 3 shots you think every bride and groom will want in their album? A: I think the most important wedding day pictures are the pictures of the bride and groom spending quality time with each other interacting so that you can see their true love and feel their emotions and excitement. These are the pictures that they will display on their walls and show their children one day. After I got married, I discovered very quickly that the images of me and my new husband are the ones that I look back at the most. Q: What are your tips for choosing a wedding photographer? A: I think the most important aspect when choosing a wedding photographer is that you
love their pictures. You want to make sure your pictures are going to be something that you will love for years to come and want to share with the world! Something that I think people all too often overlook is the fact that they will spend just as much, if not more time with their photographer on their wedding day than they will with their new hubby. It is super important that you choose a photographer that you are going to feel comfortable around on your wedding day, and ultimately someone that you feel will contribute to your wedding day in a positive way. Make sure you meet with your photographer before booking. Q: What is your favorite wedding trend? A: My favorite wedding trend is the first look. First looks are so amazing. My favorite part about a first look is getting to see and hear the groom’s reaction. They always say the sweetest things when they see their bride for the first time. When a groom sees his bride for the first time walking down the aisle chances are he will have a huge grin or even shed a tear or two, but he doesn’t actually get to say all of those thoughts that are going through his head. They also allow the bride and groom to spend quality and intimate time together on their wedding day free of any distractions. They can talk and share their excitement and typically this time allows both the bride and groom to get rid of any prewedding nerves. First looks also allow more time for pictures of the bride and groom together. Typically when I photograph a first look the couple has 3-4 times as many pictures of the two of them on their wedding day. Woodlands Bride / Spring 2015 31
planning
TIPS
Planning a spectacular wedding is easy when
you hire the right people. Many times, who you choose will mean the difference between an experience that can only be described as total bliss or a stressful, logistical nightmare. So, how do you find the vendors you can rely on? Here are our tips for finding and evaluating the best wedding vendors.
Price: Of course, if that vendor doesn't have a package
at a price point you can afford, you have to move on. I never recommend trying to haggle, however, if you aren't too far apart on price, many times the experts will help create a package to match even the tightest budget. Don't be afraid to ask! A creative and talented vendor will rise to the challenge.
Promptness: This is a reflection of their organizational skills and customer service level. It is a rule for wedding vendors that they
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should always add joy to the occasion and never stress. If the vendor is difficult to get in touch with before you book them, this may not change afterwards. That being said, prompt does not always mean within the hour. Give your vendors at least one business day to respond to your email or phone call.
Portfolio: You have to make a judgment call here; does the vendor have the quality you expect for your own wedding? Have they worked on a wedding before with a similar look or style? Do you feel like they can execute your vision?
Personality: At the end of the day, you just have to
follow your gut. Do you like this person? You will be spending a large portion of your wedding day with this vendor so you should ask yourself if you honestly can work with them on something as intimate as your big day. If they exude a positive, fun spirit, chances are you would!
The Lovely List
Meet our lovely advertisers. Be sure to tell them you found them in Woodlands Bride. Visit our premier vendor guide at www.woodlandsbride.com/find-vendors to find your perfect vendor. Catering Americas 21 Waterway Avenue The Woodlands, TX 77380 (281) 367-1492 cordua.com/americas Crave Catering and Events, LLC (281) 797-0262 cravecateringtexas.com Magnolia Lake 2001 Texas 30 Huntsville, TX 77320 (936) 294-0991 magnolia-lake.com Cinematography Five Stars Film (832) 866-2032 afivestarsfilms.com Wedding Fanatics (281) 935-4265 weddingfanatics.com DJs DJ Dave Productions (713) 806-1085 djdaveproductions.com PB &DJ
(832) 233-9281 pbdjs.com Flowers
Makeup by Keri Ann (713) 775-5659 MakeupbyKeriAnn.com Health + Wellness Snow White Mobile Teeth Whitening (936) 494-9754 mysnowwhiteteeth.com Invitations + Papers
A Different Bloom 15320 Highway 105, Suite 121 Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 588-0750 adifferentbloom.com
Jo's Paper Kitchen (936) 931-7307 jo'spaperkitchen@gmail.com jospaperkitchen.com
LZ Floral 26600 Keith Street Spring, TX 77373 (281) 813-5145 lzfloral.com
Zulees 9595 Six Pines Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380 (281) 419-0773 zulees.com
The Blooming Idea 25915 Budde Road, Suite 400 The Woodlands, TX 77380 (281) 292-4546 thebloomingideaevents.com Hair + Makeup Blo Blow Dry Bar 25 Waterway Avenue, Ste. 150 The Woodlands, TX 77380 (281) 465-8515 blomedry.com blothewoodlands@blomedry. com Exquisite Reflections (281) 898-0411 exquisitereflections.info
Lighting + Decor Chaircovers-N-More (713) 291-3438 chaircoversnmore.com Officiant Going to the Chaplain (713) 822-4510 goingtothechaplain.com Parties + Showers Pinot's Palette (936) 321-ARTS pinotspalette.com/Woodlands
Photobooths Tap Snap Phototainment (832) 257-7612 janaw@tapsnap.net tapsnap1087.com Photographers Binford Creative Photography 832-470-2717 binfordcreativephotography. com info@ binfordcreativephotography. com Christopher Lynn Photography (281) 974-0069 christopherlynnphotography. com Derrick Bryant Photography (281) 799-8288 derrickbryantphotography.com Designs By Karinda (832) 250-7837 info@designsbykarinda.com designsbykarinda.com Hoffland Studios 300 E Main st Humble, TX 77338 (713) 907-6791 hofflandstudios.com Jonathan Ivy Photography (281) 224-1937 jonathanivyphoto.com
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Kasey Lynn Photography (832) 723-6163 kaseylynnphotography.com Kelley Craig Photography (240) 818-8633 kelleycraigphotography.com Leslie Cervantez Photography (713) 452-0009 lesliecervantez.com Memories By Maryanne (281) 583-9524 membymaryanne.com Photography by Niki (281) 798-0702 photographybyniki.com Ruddock Photography (832) 330-6939 info@RuddockPhotography. com RuddockPhotography.com Violeta Brown Photography (832) 538-2300 violetabrownphotography.com Rentals Rent Some Vintage (281) 827-1049 rentsomevintage.com Sweet Tea & Linen (281) 513-8413 carolynmillsdesigns@gmail.com sweettea-andlinen.com Rehearsal Dinner Venues Buca di Beppo 19075 I-45 South Conroe, TX 77385
(936) 321-6262 bucadibeppo.com Magnolia Lake 2001 Texas 30 Huntsville, TX 77320 (936) 294-0991 magnolia-lake.com Pallotta's Italian Grill 27606 IH-45 North Conroe, TX 77385 (281) 364-9555 pallottasitaliangrill.com Travel Agents Bella Destination Travel (832) 209-2174/ (866) 763-6288 info@belladestinationstravel. com belladestinationstravel.com Venues April Sound Country 1000 April Sound Blvd Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 588-7213 clubcorp.com/Clubs/AprilSound-Country-Club Ashelynn Manor 25276 Nichols Sawmill Road Magnolia, TX 77355 (281) 252-3355 ashelynnmanor.com Cleopatra Palace 3355 FM 1960 West Houston, TX 77068 (281) 537-1966 cleopatrabanquethouston.com
Heather's Glen 200 E. Phillips Street Conroe, TX 77301 (936) 441-6611 HeathersGlen.com
info@townhalltexas.com (281) 943-4244 townhalltexas.com
Hodge Podge Lodge 300 Prairie Street Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 228-9290 hodgepodge-lodge.com
Amanda Badgley Designs (209) 683-4422 ABblingAccessories@gmail.com abbling.com
A&E Weddings and Events info@aeweddingsandevents.com (281) 727-6800 aeweddingsandevents.com
Magnolia Lake 2001 Texas 30 Huntsville, TX 77320 (936) 294-0991 magnolia-lake.com
A Splendid Event 15833 Old Conroe Road Conroe, TX 77384 (713) 591-1490 asplendidevent.net
Moffitt Oaks 20125 Cedar Lane Tomball, TX 77377 info@moffittoaks.com (281) 370-6616 moffittoaks.com
E. Maddison Events 2611 FM 1960 W., Suite F-200 Houston, TX 77068 (832) 627-2522 emaddisonevents.com
Rustic Rose 13629 Rose Road Willis, TX 77378 (936) 856-8535 rusticroseevents.com The Sanctuary at Water Oak 28600 Oaks on the Water Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 447-6781 wateroakonlakeconroe.com/ sanctuary The Woodlands Waterway Marriott 1601 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380 (281) 681-5783 marriott.com/houmw
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Wedding Planners
Madera Estates 3201 N Frazier Street Conroe, TX 77303 (936) 441-9337 mymaderaestates.com
The Woodlands Resort 2301 North Millbend Dr The Woodlands, TX 77380 (866) 317-4719 woodlandsresort.com
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Wedding Fashion
Enchanted Vizions (888) 995-1089 enchantedvizions.com Event Solutions (281) 781-7676 EventSolutionsOnline.com J. Low Events (713) 962-7022 info@jlowevents.com jlowevents.com Treasured Spaces (713) 582-7184 treasuredspaces.net Your First Home Realty Guard, LLC (281) 891-5600 realtyguard.com
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