to the reader The moment of transition from beloved to bride-to-be is a profound one. In a world of missed chances and not-quite-Mr.-Rights, you two have found each other, finally. Soon, you will celebrate, with those you love most dearly, the magnificent fortune of that bond—and they, in turn, will honor and celebrate both of you.
Weddings i n H o u s t o n®
FALL | WINTER 2014 Founder & Chairman JB Day
The occasion of your wedding is unlike any other. And its unique combination of ritual and revelry offers you the opportunity to express yourself—your style, your personality, your culture, your emotions—in wonderful ways.
Publisher & CEO Radhika J. Day
President Vik Day
Managing Editor
In this issue of Weddings in Houston, we bring you the ideas, materials and expertise to show off who you are, and how very much you love each other. Peruse our “Salon Showcase” for a glimpse at the ambiance and gorgeous style trends you’ll find at Houston’s hottest bridal salons. Delve into “Tastemakers & Trendsetters,” where we profile five of Houston’s most acclaimed wedding-design talents. Uncover a baroque-meets-burlesque wedding fantasy; ascend to an urban rooftop for cosmopolitan bridal inspiration; tour exquisite tablescapes; feast your eyes on beautiful Houston Real Weddings, including our first-ever samesex commitment ceremony. You’ve already made one exceptional choice—picking up your copy of Weddings in Houston. Plenty more are yet to come, from flowers to cake to favors. We’ll be with you every step of the way—in print, at weddingsinhouston.com, on the Houston Wedding Blog, on social media, and in person at our signature I Do! Bridal Soirees, to help ensure that the moment of transition from bride-to-be to wife, is the most memorable of your life.
Natasha Garber
Account Executives brent mcniel CHRISTINE NOKTA
Operations Manager sue conner
Production Manager Carrie Skupinsky
Production Coordinator ASHLEY PICKETT
Editorial Assistant Michelle Naik
Production Assistant CLARA SNELSON
Art Director Charlotte Micus
Designers Malia gattas, john gattas
Photography Larry Fagala
Styling summar salah
Contributing Writers
Founder & Chairman
Publisher & CEO
Christina Caldwell, mauri elbel, rina chandarana John, carrie skupinsky, julie lemerond, maggie marton, blake miller, shari lynn rothstein-kramer, rachel lincoln sarnoff
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