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PUBLI SH E R LOOKING AHEAD Congratulations!

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As we look forward to 2021 after a tumultuous 2020, I want to congratulate all of you engaged couples on taking the next step in your union together.

The past 12 months have forced us to slow down, enjoy the moment, treasure our loved ones and accept that more is not necessarily better. Yes, some of you have had to postpone your wedding, maybe once or even several times, and had to cut back on your guest lists and plans. Others got married in intimate ceremonies, choosing to celebrate big when it is safe. Whatever you’ve chosen to do, know that the professionals featured in these pages, on WeddingsInHouston.com and on our extensive social media are the best-of-the-best in the Houston and Texas wedding industry and here to help.

2020 forced us all to think outside the box. Industry professionals, while struggling with their own businesses, have been committed to creatively bring special moments and milestone events to life.

No matter what–beautiful, luxurious weddings are never going away. They are just being reimagined in exciting new ways, in safe environments that allow families and guests to enjoy the experience while celebrating the couple!

I encourage you to use this magazine as the tool it is designed to be, to help you plan your perfect wedding. From intimate celebrations to responsible larger gatherings, you will find everything you need here and the best professionals to help make your dreams become a reality.

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19 : PL ANNING Set The Scene For Your Big Day

71 : WEDDING ST YLE The Perfect Look For The Big Day

20 : A LOVE STORY A Styled Shoot at Iron Manor Captured by Ama By Aisha

76 : ST YLE GUIDE FOR HER Alluring Sapphire Jewelry

28 : THE DO’S & DONT’S OF WEDDING DESIGN Navigating The Creative Process

WEDDING ATTIRE 78 : GORGEOUS GOWNS 4 Bridal Looks For 2021

4 4 : CELEBRATE C HIC A Styled Shoot at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston by Stephania Campos

Photography

82 : SWEET SUIT On Trend 2021: The Pant Suit

54 : ST YLE GUIDE FOR HER Honeymoon Glam

BEAUTY, HEALTH + FITNESS

56 : HILL COUNTRY: HERE WE COME Head For The Hills

WEDDING SERVICES 63 : 6 REASONS TO HIRE A PL ANNER Here’s What To Know About Hiring A Pro

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88 : SKIN C ARE Essential Skincare Tips 90 : ST YLE GUIDE FOR HER Nude And Natural Makeup 95 : BEAUT Y MARKETPL ACE Hair and Makeup Artists

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58 : REHEARSAL DINNER GUIDE Pick the Perfect Place For Food, Drinks And Pre-Wedding Fun 59 : RECEPTION GUIDE Houston’s Hottest Celebration Spots And Destination Wedding Venues 160 : WEDDING RESOURCE DIRECTORY

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INVITATIONS, REGISTRY + FAVORS

97 : FINER DETAIL S Unique Elements For An Unforgettable Celebration

128 : YOU'RE INVITED Invitations And Wedding Registry

100 : WATERFRONT WEDDING An Oceanside Styled Shoot Captured

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CAKES + CULINARY

133 : ST YLE GUIDE FOR THEM Bar Essentials For Your Home

MUSIC + ENTERTAINMENT 134 : PART Y TIME Throw The Party Of A Lifetime

124 : NOW BEING SERVED What's Hot (And Cold) On 2021 Wedding Menus

135 : UNEXPECTED ENTERTAINMENT Interactive Fun For All-Night Celebrations

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140 : SWEET MOMENTS A Citrus-Themed Styled Shoot Captured by Amy Maddox Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY+ VIDEOGRAPHY 145 : DOCUMENTING THE DAY Capture It With The Right Images And Cinema 146 : MAKE IT CLIC K Expert Advice For Finding A Photographer 154 : WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SHOT LIST Must-Have Shots On Your Wedding Day

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110: MORGHANN + EASTON

137: DEVAN + ANDREW

40: C HANDLER + STEPHEN

83: L AUREN + PAUL

114 : ALLIE + ADAM

152: LILES + WESTON

50: ALEXIS + TREVOR

92: KALLIE + COLT

120: TIFFANY + STEPHEN

157: ANNA + JAC K

67: BRITTAN + GRANT

106: AMY + JAYCE

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PLAN NI NG / / S E T T H E S C E N E F O R Y O U R B I G DAY / / P H OTO : A M A BY A I S H A / / V E N U E : I RO N M A N O R D E S I G N , F LOW E R S + D E CO R : K I R KS E Y G R E G G P RO D U C T I O N S G O W N D E S I G N E R : I N E S D I S A N T O / / I N D E X R I N G + B R A C E L E T: T O O T S I E S E A R R I N G S : I N D U LG E M A I S O N D E CO R / / S E CO N D R I N G : S LOA N / H A L L

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WE DD I N G D E S I G N HERE’S WHAT TO ASK FOR FROM YOUR WEDDING ST YLIST AND DESIGN TEAM, AS YOU NAVIGATE THE CREATIVE PROCESS, SIDE BY SIDE.

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// DON’T BE AFRAID TO // ask for something special. While it’s important to be realistic and practical with your design, it’s also important to dream big and fulfill a few fantasies.

This is your wedding, after all!

DO work with your venue style, not against it. Your wedding

in natural light. Then let your designer enhance your space

design team will guide you on how to do this effectively, both

with box centerpieces, or a mix of high and low arrangements,

in terms of aesthetics and cost. But you can start by choosing a

along with plenty of candles, which can be lit once daylight

wedding venue that will work with your theme, or the “feel” you

gives way to night.

want for your wedding. Dreaming of a lavish, flower-filled affair with hanging elements, overhead (“flown”) floral arrangements and tall centerpieces? Choose a venue with high enough ceilings to allow for decor intrigue, and plenty of space to accommodate towering table arrangements, so that guests can talk around them, and not through a huge explosion of flowers.

DON’T forget the side spaces. Whatever venue you choose, don’t overlook oft-neglected areas like bars, cocktail tables, lounges and restrooms. You want your guests to feel both comfortable and delighted, pretty much everywhere they turn at your big event. So talk to your florist about creating smaller arrangements that echo your centerpieces, and place these on

Hoping for something more low-key and rustic-chic, to match

beverage stations, coffee tables, bar-high cocktail tables and

your boho-elegant vibe? Find a space with exposed brick or

restroom counters, accompanied by glowing votives and sweet

wood elements, lower ceilings and plenty of windows to let

signage, if you’d like.

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DO have an understanding of what’s feasible for you.

If you’re like pretty much every single bride on the planet, you’ve saved at least a few inspo photos of wedding floral, decor and furnishing ideas you love. OK, so maybe you have 197 wedding-related Pinterest boards, in every design category, each with multiple themes and color schemes. Whether you’re obsessed with wedding design or willing to let your planner and decorator take the wheel almost entirely, it’s really important to understand what can be duplicated or created within your venue, budget, guest group size…and the bounds of human possibility.

Show your designer your photos, and make sure to tell him or her not just that you love this centerpiece, or that tablescape, or bouquet, but what you love about it. Your floral expert may point out that an overflowing 50-foot-long table runner made completely of fresh peonies A) doesn’t leave room for plates or glasses or anything that people actually need in order to

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It’s important to understand what can be duplicated or created within your venue, budget and guest group size.

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eat and drink, and B) will cost a fortune (and feature blooms

mixed-pattern china, and work with flowers in soft, sepia-tone

that are not at peak season) for your December wedding.

shades. Want your entire reception room to change colors over

If it’s the long, continuous floral and the banquet table shape you

the course of the evening? Chat with your wedding planner

love about the pic you shared, well…it may be entirely possible

about bringing in a specialty lighting company that can

to fulfill your dream with an arrangement that’s more conducive

wash your ballroom in any color, in any intensity you want,

to dining, and better suited to the surroundings and time of

or transform it entirely into a forest of subtly curling leaves

year. Your job is to voice your dream—your design team’s job

and vines, via custom wall projections.

is to bring it to life. And don’t forget: Demanding that a talented

DO keep up with trending color palettes and design ideas…

decorator duplicate an image can seriously compromise their

but DON’T be a slave to them. We all want to know about

creativity. Instead, use your images to share your tastes and

trends, some of us want to follow them, and…heck, some of us

then let them do their job: designing and creating something

want to set them. But more than anything, your wedding is a

unique, just for you!

celebration of who you and your partner are as a couple—what

DON’T be afraid to ask for something special. While it’s

you love, what you care about, what you want to express…not

important to be realistic and practical with your wedding

a demonstration of what’s trendy right now, in this moment (and

design, it’s also important to dream big and fulfill a few fanta-

destined to look dated 20 or 30 years down the road).

sies. This is your wedding after all—the most important, most

So go ahead, discover those emerging wedding design

memorable party of your life. You want it to be an extraordinary

trends—in colors, themes, props, textures, furniture styles,

experience not just for you and your partner, but also for your

decor accents—but rework and refine them for your wedding

parents, extended family and closest friends.

so that they reflect your personality. Your expert design staff,

Got a soft spot for hummingbirds, or butterflies or seahorses?

whether it’s an artisan florist with one talented assistant in

Ask your decorator to subtly incorporate these into your design

tow, or an entire team of stylists, builders, arrangers and

scheme—perhaps through a linen pattern, a whimsical topiary, a

installers, will help you do this, and, if you’ve chosen wisely,

“chandelier” or dance-floor decal. Crazy for antique shopping,

surprise you with a celebration space that’s everything

retro fashion or historic homes? Ask your designer to source

you’ve always dreamed, and so much more than you ever

antiqued frames and vessels, mercury glass, Edison bulbs and

could have imagined.

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Everything you’ve always dreamed, and so much more than you ever could have imagined.

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Ian + Paul 02.29.20 COUPLE: Ian Ramirez & Paul Pettie | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 185 | WEDDING COLORS: Navy, Burgundy & Saffron PHOTOGRAPHY + VIDEOGRAPHY: Ama By Aisha | VENUE + COORDINATION: Madera Estates | HONEYMOON: Los Cabos CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Churrascos The Woodlands / Madera Luxe / H-E-B Blooms Design Studio / Sweets To Dream On / Cafe Natalie Catering The Black Tux / The Signature Eventx Entertainment Inc. / Los Gallitos / Divisi Strings / J&D Entertainment / Texas Party Animals / Texas Hill Country Events ROAR Over Texas / LG Event Entertainment & Production / GTX Productions / Jordan Limousines

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IAN'S FAVORITE SIP:

vodka gimlet

HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

air heads xtremes sourfuls HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

enjoying the company of our friends WHAT IAN LOVES MOST ABOUT PAUL:

his silly nature

PAUL'S FAVORITE SIP:

vodka red bull

HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

reese's peanut butter cups HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

running around town with friends

WHAT PAUL LOVES MOST ABOUT IAN:

his bright light and kindness

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A week after moving back from Stuttgart, Germany, Ian, an Opera singer and the venue director of Conroe event venue Madera Estates, met Paul at McGovern Centennial Gardens during a holiday party in 2016. Two years later, Paul proposed to Ian in NYC after a Broadway show, on top of the iconic Empire State building.

It was only fitting for the couple to select Madera Estates for their winter nuptials! “As the venue owner of Madera Estates, we knew immediately we wanted to play to the strengths of the venue, while also doing something completely different and unique to us,” says Ian. “Our leap day wedding was a vintage, Spanishinspired evening filled with an abundance of candlelight. Deep and rich colors of navy, burgundy, and saffron were complimented by talavera and handmade wrought iron pieces.” Guests were greeted upon arrival with flower-adorned beer burros and the women in the wedding party wore Frida Kahlo inspired headpieces. The couple tied the knot in a romantic twilight ceremony followed by a show-stopping fireworks display. The celebration moved indoors to Madera Estates’ Hacienda and the newlyweds made their grand reception entrance with adorable alpacas. The evening’s entertainment kicked off with Ian and Paul’s first dance where a drag queen interrupted them acting as a jilted bride! A churro bar and boozy hot chocolate fueled guests for a lively "La Hora Loca" featuring characters on stilts and light up foam sticks. The greatest challenge Ian faced while planning their festive wedding was, “Letting go! As an industry professional, it was hard to not micromanage the process or even day-of details. I call it the blessing and the curse!”

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Chandler + Stephen 01.25.20 COUPLE: Chandler Romere & Stephen Archer | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 275 | WEDDING COLORS: White, Gray & Green PHOTOGRAPHY: Emily Figurelli Photography | REHEARSAL DINNER + VENUE: Briscoe Manor | HONEYMOON: Bali CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Angela Lauren Company / J Designs / Edible Moments / Behind the Bash / Vivienne Atelier Bridal Heights Tuxedo / Think Brink Beauty / Shetler Fine Jewelers / Jonny Black Productions / Divisi Strings / Simply to Impress

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

margarita

HER FAVORITE SWEET:

snickers bar

HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

laying out by the pool with friends and family WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

his sense of humor

HIS FAVORITE SIP:

gin and tonic

HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

reese’s peanut butter cups HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

going to the beach

WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

she challenges me but allows me to be myself at the same time

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Chandler, a dancer, always gave Stephen, a singer and songwriter, a hard time because he had never written a song about her. Until one day the song Chandler had patiently been waiting for, finally got written, and played, when Stephen proposed to her. Chandler says the biggest challenge they faced while planning their wedding was having to plan it all in just three months, but they pulled it off beautifully at Briscoe Manor! Notes the bride: “We wanted our wedding to be big and have all of our close family and friends there to celebrate us, but we also wanted it to be simple and elegant. It was a beautiful combination of both of those things.” Following a serene ceremony in Briscoe Manor’s limestone chapel, the couple joined 275 guests for an energetic reception where the bride and her dad surprised their guests with a choreographed dance!

Favorite moments for the bride included, “Getting ready with all of my favorite girls, seeing Stephen for the first time as I walked down the aisle, dancing with my dad and getting to celebrate on the dance floor with everyone we love so much.”

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Alexis + Trevor 02.08.20 COUPLE: Alexis Hamberg & Trevor Myklebust | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 200 WEDDING COLORS: White, Gold & Green | PHOTOGRAPHY: Ama By Aisha | VENUE: The Astorian BRIDAL HAIR + MAKEUP: Misty Rockwell Artistry | REGISTRY: Bering’s | HONEYMOON: France & Switzerland CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Rethinkvideo / Perry's Steakhouse & Grille / Emmaline / Bella Luna Event Planning / Johanna Terry Events What's The Occasion Linens & Decor / Cakes U Crave / Churrascos Catering / Uptown Diamond / Bella Bridesmaids / Essen Entertainment

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

champagne

HER FAVORITE SWEET:

zours sour candy

HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

near the water, drinking fancy cocktails with my loved ones WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

his strength and compassion, and his super cute dimples

HIS FAVORITE SIP:

old fashioned

HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

bark thins

HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

anything outdoors

WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

her kindness and her laugh

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Alexis got engaged to her high school sweetheart, soul mate, best friend, and spiritual partner Trevor after an unexpected proposal.

After picking Alexis up from a trip to the ER, Trevor asked if she still wanted to go out for date night. Never one to turn down a steak dinner, Alexis said yes and went to get ready.

“When Alexis came out of my room, the balcony doors were open and rose petals and lights were everywhere,” recalls Trevor. After a heartfelt speech and loads of happy tears, Trevor asked Alexis to be his wife. “The setting of the apartment is especially special because not only was it romantic and intimate, but it was the first place we really experienced dating in the same city after being long distance for 4 years.” The couple wed at The Astorian in a “very classic but ethereal” ceremony, under a custom altar built by the groom. Cascading greenery, lush white floral arrangements and floating candles filled the industrial chic venue. Alexis recounts loving the hanging vines over the monogrammed dance floor while her favorite moments were “My first touch and prayer with my husband and my first look with my dad.”

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HILL C OUNTRY // H E R E W E C O M E ! // PICTURESQUE WINERIES, FLOWER-COVERED MEADOWS, SPECTACUL AR SUNSETS… AND SOME OF THE PRETTIEST WEDDING VENUES IN THE LONE STAR STATE: T H AT ’ S T H E L AY O F T H E L A N D I N T H E L E G E N DA RY T E X A S H I L L CO U N T RY.

Spanning 10,000 miles of rolling

quaint towns, filled with gracious inns, lovely shops, barbecue

hills dotted with winding rivers and sparkling lakes, the Texas Hill

joints and brewpubs, and tons of historic sites, from legendary

Country is one of the state’s—and, more recently, the entire na-

Texas dancehalls to 19th-century farms to mansions-turned-mu-

tion’s—favorite spots for easygoing, elegant, fun-filled destination

seums. The Texas wine country, meanwhile, continues to

weddings. And it’s easy to understand why. First, there’s the expan-

grow in popularity (and in wine quality), with many wineries

sive green landscape, which becomes a riot of color each spring

offering

when Indian paintbrush, buttercups and much-beloved bluebon-

and private-dining options for unique rehearsal dinners and

nets cover the gentle rises of this scenic region. Then there are the

engagement parties.

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LO CATION S W H E R E O H W H E R E T O H O S T, E N T E R TA I N A N D W E D ?

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< A RT I SA NS RE S TAU RA NT 3201 Louisiana St • Houston, TX 77006 713.529.9111 • artisansrestaurant.com Located in the heart of Houston’s Midtown/Montrose area, the restaurant delivers an authentic French dining experience to food connoisseurs in all age groups.

The elegant ambiance offers a distinctive dining experience for couples, pre-wedding celebrations, rehearsal dinners and events for all occasions.

Events at a Time Private Rooms Max. Guests Private Bar Service Entertainment Outdoor Site Min. Price PP

3 Y 92 Y Y N $100

PH OTO CO URTESY OF ARTISANS RES TAURANT

B EN T WATER YAC H T & C O U NT RY C LU B > 800 Bentwater Dr • Montgomery, TX 77356 936.597.6219 • bentwater.com Events at a Time Private Rooms Max. Guests Private Bar Service Entertainment Outdoor Site Min. Price PP

2 Y 250 Y N Y $25

Stunning lakeside sunsets, lush greenery and scenic golf courses will captivate you and your guests—and this is just the beginning. No matter the occasion, the service and ambience of Bentwater combines to create a memorable event or celebration.

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< H OT E L G RA ND U C A H O U S TO N 1080 Uptown Park Blvd • Houston, TX 77056 713.418.1036 • granducahouston.com We invite you to begin your life together here, in the unsurpassed elegance of Hotel Granduca. It is our pleasure to host the ceremony of your dreams and offer our standard of perfection.

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Events at a Time Private Rooms Max. Guests Private Bar Service Entertainment Outdoor Site Min. Price PP

2 Y 100 Y Y Y $60

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Ashton Gardens - West 18002 Clay Rd • Houston, TX 77084

281.656.2449

400

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$37

The Astorian 2500 Summer St • Houston, TX 77007

832.460.6695

750

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$55

The Ballroom at Bayou Place 500 Texas St • Houston, TX 77002

713.400.1299

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Bay Oaks Country Club 14545 Bay Oaks Blvd • Houston, TX 77059

281.244.3805

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The Barn at Four Pines Ranch 21101 FM 2100 • Crosby, TX 77532

866.400.8723

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The Bell Tower on 34th 901 W 34th St • Houston, TX 77018

713.868.2355

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Bentwater Yacht & Country Club 800 Bentwater Dr • Montgomery, TX 77356

936.597.6219

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Big Sky Barn 13576 Forest Ln • Montgomery, TX 77356

832.365.7711

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Briscoe Manor 5801 FM 723 • Richmond, TX 77406

281.238.4700

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C. Baldwin Curio Collection by Hilton 400 Dallas St • Houston, TX 77002

713.351.5758

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Camp Lucy 3509 Creek Rd • Dripping Springs, TX 78620

512.858.4057

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Clear Creek Ranch 2316 Hwy 159 • Bellville, TX 77418

225.485.9159

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The Clubs of Kingwood 1700 Lake Kingwood Trail • Kingwood, TX 77345

281.358.2171

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Corinthian Houston 202 Fannin St at Franklin • Houston, TX 77002

713.222.2002

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713.817.6317

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713.650.1300

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Heather's Glen 200 E Phillips • Conroe, TX 77301

936.441.6611

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Hilton Houston North 12400 Greenspoint Dr • Houston, TX 77060

281.875.2222

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Hotel Galvez & Spa 2024 Seawall Blvd • Galveston, TX 77550

409.765.7721

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Ashton Gardens - North 21919 Inverness Forest Blvd • Houston, TX 77073

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The Houston Club 910 Louisiana St 49th Floor • Houston, TX 77002

713.225.3257

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The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa 111 N Post Oak Ln • Houston, TX 77024

713.680.2626

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713.375.4715

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512.308.4727

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866.260.5893

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Iron Manor 13570 Forest Ln • Montgomery, TX 77356

832.450.3899

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Julia Ideson Library 550 McKinney St • Houston, TX 77002

832.393.1646

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The Luminaire 495 S Pine Lake • Montgomery, TX 77356

281.300.9219

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Lux Vita 18310 Tomball Pkwy Bldg B • Houston, TX 77070

281.849.9456

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Ma Maison 2550 Bell Springs Rd • Dripping Springs, TX 78620

512.777.1642

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Madera Estates 3201 N Frazier St • Conroe, TX 77303

936.441.9337

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Marriott CityPlace at Springwoods Village 1200 Lake Plaza Dr • Spring, TX 77389

281.350.4000

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Northgate Country Club 17110 Northgate Forest Dr • Houston, TX 77068

281.444.5302

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Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa 8212 Barton Club Dr • Austin, TX 78735

512.329.4511

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Omni Houston Hotel 4 Riverway • Houston, TX 77056

713.871.8181

750

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Palm Royal Villa 3330 FM 1463 • Katy, TX 77494

832.855.5520

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The Peach Orchard Venue 1737 Sawdust Rd • The Woodlands, TX 77380

832.616.0634

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Petroleum Club of Houston 1201 Louisiana St, 35th Floor • Houston, TX 77002

713.659.1431

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The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston 1600 W Loop S • Houston, TX 77027

346.227.5086

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Royal Oaks Country Club 2910 Royal Oaks Club Dr • Houston, TX 77082

281.899.3293

The Sam Houston Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton 1117 Prairie St • Houston, TX 77002

832.200.8807

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Hotel Granduca Houston 1080 Uptown Park Blvd • Houston, TX 77056

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409.763.0300

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713.770.6267

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The Westin Houston Memorial City 945 Gessner Rd • Houston, TX 77024

281.501.4395

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The Whitehall Houston 1700 Smith St • Houston, TX 77002

713.739.8800

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The Woodlands Country Club 100 Grand Fairway Dr • The Woodlands, TX 77381

281.863.1449

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281.367.9797

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Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel 3000 N Loop W • Houston, TX 77092

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281.466.9487

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Sandlewood Manor 22402 Holly Creek Trail • Tomball, TX 77377

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PLAN NE R

D O YO U K N OW E X AC T LY W H AT T O LO O K F O R W H E N YO U TO U R P OT E N T I A L W E D D I N G V E N U E S ?

Have a database of verified vendors on hand who’ll deliver precisely what you need, on time and as described? Adept at contract negotiation and liability management, to ensure you’re covered for every dollar you spend? If your answer to any of the above questions is, “Uh…nope,” you need to hire a professional to plan your flawless wedding festivities.

Read on for six reasons why you should put your wedding in the hands of an experienced expert.

P H OTO S : A M A BY A I S H A / / V E N U E : I RO N M A N O R / / D E S I G N , F LOW E R S + D E CO R : K I R KS E Y G R E G G P RO D U C T I O N S

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// 6 REASONS TO HIRE A PLANNER // 1. Your wedding planner will refine and execute

2. Your wedding planner will ensure that your wedding is perfectly personal. An experienced wedding planner

many resources. So many ideas and possibilities and decisions. Getting your wedding design from elusive notion to exquisite reality is no easy task. Your wedding planner’s first job is to act as your event stylist, helping you narrow down design and floral ideas, and determine what elements are ideal, or even feasible, for your venue, season and budget. She or he will look at wedding-inspo images with you, and reveal the reality behind those pretty pictures, in terms of complexity and cost.

will make sure your wedding reflects your personalities and sentiments by asking tons of questions—“What are your favorite colors?” “Where do you like to dine out?” “What is your favorite travel destination?” “How do you want your guests to feel at your wedding?”—and use your answers as guidance for everything from linen selections to menu planning to ceremony music suggestions. Your wedding planner may also want to visit your home and see what kind of furniture, lighting and home decor you’ve chosen.

your wedding vision. So many inspiration boards. So

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// 6 REASONS TO HIRE A PLANNER // 3. Your wedding planner will make sure you stick to your budget. No matter how big or small, ev-

5. Your wedding planner will make sure your VIPs receive special treatment. As all wedding

ery wedding has a budget. And most professional wedding planners have worked with a vast range of them, and know how to allocate funds to make sure they’re being spent on the right things for your wedding. If you and your betrothed are avid foodies, for example, you’ll want to spend more on gourmet cuisine, fine wine and food presentation, and perhaps less on things like centerpiece flowers or a 12-piece live band. If, on the other hand, you’re all about the party experience, you may want to bring in a DJ and a full band, along with a custom photo booth, choreographed performers, and glow-props for guests to use while dancing the night away on your monogrammed dance floor.

Helping you set a budget and spend that budget wisely is among your wedding planner’s most important tasks, and this alone, is worth the price of hiring a planning pro.

planners concur, you will never, ever please everyone with every weddingplanning decision you make. Your planner will guide you on how to graciously but firmly handle a pushy mom or problematic bridesmaid, and will ensure that your most important guests receive special treatment— giving a personal reading, sitting in a place of honor, delivering a meaningful toast, crafting personalized favors—to show them how much you care about them…even if you vetoed their napkincolor demand or centerpiece-height suggestion.

troublesome family members and

expertise in budgeting, design, logistics, contracts and vendor management, the very best wedding planners are gifted with enormous compassion, empathy and humor. These wonderful wedding planners are able to make their clients feel cared for and listened to, relaxed and reassured.

If you tend to lose sleep over decisions, or you’re already feeling overwhelmed soon after saying “Yes,” to that marriage proposal, seek out a wedding planner with whom you really “click” on a personal level. As your guide along this journey, she or he will call or text to check in with you on a regular basis, remind you to drink plenty of water and get enough sleep, gently urge you to get a massage or take a day off work if needed, and always keep you focused on what’s most important: that your wedding is a celebration of your marriage, the most precious promise

friends.

you’ll ever make.

4. Your

wedding planner will help you navigate family influence. No matter who is paying for your wedding, it is your wedding, and the celebration of your blessed union with the person you want to spend your life with.

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6. Your wedding planner will put your well-being first. Along with

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Brittan + Grant 0 9 .12 . 2 0 COUPLE: Brittan McDonald & Grant Lovelady | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 225 | WEDDING COLORS: White, Gold & Black PHOTOGRAPHY: Stephania Campos Photography | REHEARSAL DINNER: The Petroleum Club of Houston | CAKE: Susieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cakes COCK TAIL HOUR ENTERTAINMENT: Scott Graham Piano | HONEYMOON: Mexico CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Hotel ZaZa Museum District / Meant To Be Films / Events de Luxe / Houston Flower Wall Co Laced Vinyl Shoppe / Ivory Bridal Atelier / The Black Tux / Laura's Couture & Alterations / Cindy's Cleaners / Adorne Artistry Chas S. Nacol Jewelry Co. / LG Event Entertainment & Production W E D D I N G S I N H O U S T O N . C O M / 67

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

prosecco

HER FAVORITE SWEET:

apple pie with vanilla ice cream

HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

workout, cocktails at home with my husband and doodle fitz followed by dinner with friends WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

his sense of humor and drive

HIS FAVORITE SIP:

tito's soda with lime HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

anything chocolate

HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

brunch with my wife, followed by watching sports or playing golf WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

her passion for life, and her tenacity to achieve any goal she sets her mind to

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After finding their vendors at Weddings In Houston's I Do! Soiree in 2019, high school sweethearts and soulmates, Brittan and Grant chose the chic, modern Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District for their elegant fall wedding.

The couple celebrated their nuptials in iconic ZaZa style, surrounded by a timeless palette of white, gold and black. “Our wedding was very classic; white flowers, gold touches and a mixture of dark effects from the ZaZa Phantom Ballroom flooring,” notes the bride. “The hallway had portraits of us lining the walls—a ZaZa touch that we loved!” A delicious meal and cake with Bavarian cream filling by Susie’s Cakes fueled the newlyweds and their 225 guests for an evening of dancing on a black and white striped dance floor beneath an enormous chandelier.

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MR.&MRS.

Lauren + Ricky 11 . 1 6 . 1 9 COUPLE: Lauren Garcia & Ricky Dunegan, Jr. | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 225 WEDDING COLORS: White, Gold & Silver | RECEPTION VENUE + CATERER: The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa CAKE: Susieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cakes | WEDDING RINGS: Zadok Jewelers | HONEYMOON: Europe PHOTOGRAPHY: Composure Studios CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Grayhouse Events Atelier / Bright Star Productions / T2 Productions / Secret Floral Garden Mia Bridal Couture / Thalio Beckham Makeup Artistry / Empire 6 Band / Events Gifts / DGZ Invitations and More / Kuhl-Linscomb

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

cabernet sauvignon HER FAVORITE SWEET:

crème brûlée

HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

relaxing outside with family and great friends WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

his honesty and being unable to keep a secret of any kind

HIS FAVORITE SIP:

maker’s mark

HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

my mom’s strawberry cream pie HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

exploring new restaurants, big or small WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

her independence and strength

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Lauren and Ricky were family friends for years before becoming something more when they ran into each other at the restaurant Ricky was managing. “I asked him out for a holiday drink a few months later and we have been together ever since,” says Lauren. The day before Lauren’s birthday, Ricky took Lauren and her mother out to dinner, but that’s not all he had planned. What followed was a surprise and intimate proposal at Lauren’s mother’s house. “Ricky was supposed to wait until my birthday to propose, but he says the ring was burning a hole in his pocket and he couldn’t wait any longer!” The couple wed in a traditional church ceremony before joining 225 guests for an enchanting reception at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. Notes the bride: “My wedding was a perfect execution of my absolute dream and vision that I have had for years. I had a vision of a room full of candles and large, white orchids and cherry blossom trees reflecting a golden amber glow throughout the ballroom. Gorgeous white hydrangea, calla lilies and roses alongside tall tapered candles filled the room.

My guests are still talking about the flowers and decor, calling the ballroom just stunning!" The couple’s only challenge? The groom getting his tux just two days before the wedding!

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Lauren + Paul 05.30.20 COUPLE: Lauren Fuller & Paul Bishop | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 70 WEDDING COLORS: Sage, Pink, Peach & Cream | RECEPTION VENUE + CATERER: Hotel Galvez & Spa HONEYMOON: Mount Rushmore PHOTOGRAPHY: Civic Photos CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Reverent Wedding Films / Cakes By Gina / Bella Luna Event Planning F. Dellit Designs / Adorne Artistry / Ventura's Bridal Fashions / Bedford Gold & Silver Exchange

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

diet dr pepper

HER FAVORITE SWEET:

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HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

brunch with friends WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

he is the kind of person that people gravitate towards and love talking to

HIS FAVORITE SIP:

four roses bourbon HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

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WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

she is driven and focused while also being loving and gentle

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Church brought Lauren, an introvert, and Paul, an extrovert, together. A romantic proposal while hiking up Enchanted Rock, during which the bride jokes they were “Sharing puns about getting an ‘enchanted rock’ on Enchanted Rock,” sealed their relationship. “I knew from the moment Paul gave me that side hug over two years ago that we were meant for each other. I am so grateful to call him mine for the rest of our lives!”

As Lauren and Paul set out to plan their wedding, the couple faced an unexpected obstacle on the road to their wedding day: the Coronavirus pandemic. After having to cancel their original church and reception venue, all hope seemed lost until Paul called his step-grandfather, who had built a church in Galveston over 40 years ago. ”He graciously opened the doors of his church for us and also officiated our wedding,” says Lauren. From there a new celebration was planned and after a whirlwind three weeks of re-planning, the couple’s dream Houston wedding became a Galveston wedding reality. At last, Lauren and Paul pledged their love amidst 70 guests. “Even with six feet spacing between them, our guests felt near to our hearts,” says the bride. The intimate celebration continued at Hotel Galvez & Spa’s Music Hall for a sunny afternoon reception. The decor was soft and elegant, with a delicate palette of sage, pink, peach and cream. Notes the bride: “The bright tropical landscape with the classic vintage architecture was a gorgeous backdrop for a day that Paul and I will never forget.” After heartfelt speeches and dining on filet mignon with roasted asparagus, the newlyweds made their grand exit along the Seawall at sunset.

“Although our wedding ended up being nothing like our original plan, it was a beautiful, joyful day.”

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Beautiful bridal skin starts from within, with healthy eating and hydrating habits. Combine your good diet and plenty of water with a solid, sensible skincare regimen, and you’ll be well on your way to a complexion that’s ready for its close-ups. So, what does the path to great skin involve, and what should you do when you encounter the occasional speedbump? Glad you asked!

START EARLY If you’ve started thinking about bridal skincare a year or

Again, if you have the luxury of ample time before your wedding, you can

so before your wedding, congratulations! Assessing your skin type,

schedule a preliminary consultation with a dermatologist or experienced

identifying problems (periodic breakouts, dry skin, oily T-zone, rosacea,

aesthetician to assess what you need, then get those appointments on your

eczema, etc.) and thinking about seasonal adjustments to your skincare

calendar, so you don’t have to worry about scheduling them later. One or two

routine, well ahead of time, is the best thing you can do to ensure a

chemical peels during the year leading up to the wedding are all that most

beautiful complexion by the time the big day arrives. If your skincare

brides need when it comes to this deep-exfoliation process that helps with

routine has taken a back burner to pressing tasks like work, school,

reducing sun damage, hyperpigmentation and fine lines (and requires

wedding planning and, you know…life, don’t fret. You can amp up your

several days to a couple of months for recovery, depending on the

skincare regimen, and even make big changes, in just a couple of months.

intensity of the treatment).

For starters, focus on hydration by increasing your intake of water and

If your budget and schedule allow, monthly facials, done by a trained

decreasing your intake of alcohol. Work on reducing your consumption

aesthetician, are a great way to exfoliate, banish blemishes, deeply hydrate

of processed foods and very salty foods (which can lead to a host of

and support the at-home skincare regimen you’ve so faithfully maintained.

skin problems including puffiness, breakouts and redness), and adding more antioxidant-rich foods to your diet, including avocados (which are high in omega fatty acids), cranberries (packed with vitamin C, along with inflammation-reducing ellagic acid), and leafy greens (rich in lutein, a powerful collagen booster). Adding these superfoods to daily smoothies or juices is a great way to get them into your system quickly,

HEALTHY HABITS Small daily habit changes can have a big impact on your skin. And many of them have nothing to do with products you apply or treatments you undergo.

How long has it been since you washed your makeup brushes and sponges? If your answer is, “Uh…I’m supposed to wash them??” now is the

on the go. Next, it’s on to a daily cleansing routine you can stick to!

time to get busy. Plenty of cosmetic brands have their own cleaning

CLEAN & MOISTURIZE There is no one “right” cleanser or moisturizer

brand, check out what they offer, and stock up on something for deep

for every bride. If you have a dermatologist or aesthetician you see on the reg, you’ll want to consult that specialist to determine a brand or product that’s best suited to your skin type and the problems you want to correct. Generally speaking, though, almost all brides benefit from daily cleansing with a gentle, oil-free cleanser followed by an alcohol-free toner.

Apply a skin-specific moisturizer to your clean, patted-dry skin— products with hyaluronic acid work well for most skin types, as they help skin maintain water content. For daytime moisturizing, include a product with SPF 30 or higher, whether it’s included in your moisturizer or applied afterwards. And don’t forget your lips! Apply an SPF-30+ lip balm daily, before heading outside, and keep extras in your handbag, office desk and car for reapplication throughout the day.

solutions for makeup brushes and sponges. So, if you have a favorite cleaning, and perhaps a package of cleaning cloths for quick brush-head tidying on the go. An alternative option: Simply suds up your brushes with a gentle shampoo, rinse them well, and air-dry them on a silicone mat, or hanging with the brush heads facing down. Not only will you remove gunk and bacteria, but your makeup colors will come out truer, too!

Along with dirty makeup brushes, cell phone screens are notorious for transmitting bacteria to the surface of your skin. The solution: Use earbuds, AirPods, headphones or your phone’s speaker setting, instead of holding your phone against your cheek. It’s amazing how much of a difference this small change can make in reducing skin-surface bacteria and minimizing outbreaks, especially on the side of your face.

Still dealing with the occasional blemish? Zap your zits gently with a dab of good ol’ fashioned benzoyl peroxide, applied directly to the pimple.

SCHEDULE TREATMENTS While you might be tempted to try some of the

You may need to repeat this process for a few days before the blemish is

zillions of home skin-treatment products or devices on the market today, it’s best

fully banished (resist the urge to squeeze—you’ll only make it worse!). But

to leave specialty skincare to the pros. At-home peels, microdermabrasion

this time-honored bacteria-reducing preparation is still your best bet for

scrubs and extractions can lead to irritation, redness—even scarring. Don’t risk it!

quick and gentle spot-removal at home.

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Kallie + Colt 09.26.20 COUPLE: Kallie Hall & Colt Hefli | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 100 WEDDING COLORS: Pink, Blush, White, Cream & Gray | VENUE: Iron Manor | DESIGN, FLOWERS + DECOR: Plants Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Petals BRIDAL HAIR + MAKEUP: Misty Rockwell Artistry | HONEYMOON: Mexico PHOTOGRAPHY: Mustard Seed Photography CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Reverent Wedding Films / Love Detailed Events / Aztec Events & Tents / For Heaven's Cake Cafe Natalie Catering / Ivory Bridal Atelier / Anschar Diamonds / Drywater Band / Picture Me Houston Photo Booth / DGZ Invitations and More

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

champagne

HER FAVORITE SWEET:

anything chocolate

HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

trying out new restaurants with friends and family WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

the way he loves our family, he always puts family first no matter what HIS FAVORITE SIP:

ranch water

HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

sour candy

HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

being with family, being outdoors, watching football WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

her determination and hard work

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In 2015, Kallie worked at the gym Colt would frequent.

Although Kallie was interested in Colt, she was too shy to say hello...until one fateful day Colt messaged Kallie’s friend and co-worker asking if the gym was hiring. Kallie seized the opportunity to finally talk to her crush and immediately took over the conversation to message Colt, ”Take me to lunch and I will get you the job.” From there the rest was history and while on a family trip to Cancun, Colt popped the question during a romantic beach dinner as onlookers and Colt’s family cheered him on. The couple chose the stately Iron Manor for a wedding the bride describes as a “Whimsical fairytale with an abundance of florals against Iron Manor's stark and sleek Chicago style brick, accented with steel beams and gorgeous crystal chandeliers.” Kallie and Colt pledged their love in a romantic indoor ceremony overflowing with lush greenery and blush and white blooms, exquisitely designed by Plants N’ Petals. The whimsical decor continued in Iron Manor’s Crane Hall for an ethereal reception where greenery filled the industrial space.

The couple’s most cherished moments from their fairytale wedding day were, “First look with each other, father of the groom officiating the wedding, and dancing the night away with loved ones.”

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Amy + Jayce 11 . 1 6 . 1 9 COUPLE: Amy Surles & Jayce Gates | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 300 WEDDING COLORS: Pink, White, Creams & Mixed Metallics | FLOWERS, DECOR + RENTALS: Plants N’ Petals CAKES: Susie’s Cakes | REGISTRY: Bering's | HONEYMOON: Hawaii PHOTOGRAPHY: David Bates - Chris Bailey Photography CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Coastal Productions / Maggiano's Little Italy River Oaks Country Club / Ann Whittington Events / Joan Pillow Bridal Salon / Bella Bridesmaids / Gulf Coast Entertainment / Paradigm Photo Booths Michael’s Cookie Jar / Events Gifts / Monarch British Limousines / Karr Limousine

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

french 75

HER FAVORITE SWEET:

salted caramel macarons HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

workout, go on a walk with jayce and spend time with family and friends WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

the way he supports and understands me

HIS FAVORITE SIP:

moscow mule

HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

warm chocolate chip cookies HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

wake up late, go on a walk with amy and watch college football WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

amy is my best friend and life is fun no matter what we are doing together

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With a mutual love of exploring small Texas towns, Amy and Jayce set out to visit Navasota to celebrate Jayce graduating from Texas A&M University. The trip became a celebration in more ways than one when they got to the front door of St. Paul's Episcopal church and found a piece of wood on the ground. Jayce insisted Amy pick it up, and she did, “When I did, the sign read ‘New historical marker: Jayce Thomas Gates asks Amy Lane Surles to be his wife’,” recalls Amy. Of course, she said yes! The couple’s wedding was a grand and elegant affair with décor expertly designed by floral design firm Plants N’ Petals. Notes the bride: “The color palette was light and airy with shades of wonderful pinks, cream and chartreuse green with accents of gold.

The combination of over-the-top and grand tall florals on square tables, round cocktail tables with low lush florals and candles, and luxurious gold velvet lounge furniture came together to complete a perfect modern and classic cocktailstyle reception look.” For the groom, Susie’s Cakes hit it out of the park with a show-stopping groom’s cake of Minute Maid Park. And it was only fitting for surprise guest Orbit, the Astros mascot, to help cut the cake! The unforgettable night concluded with the newlyweds exiting beneath a shower of rose petals, before speeding away in a vintage Rolls Royce.

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Morghann + Easton 1 0 . 1 7. 2 0 COUPLE: Morghann Milburn & Easton Figueroa | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 185 WEDDING COLORS: Black & Neutrals | PHOTOGRAPHY + VIDEOGRAPHY: Ama By Aisha | HONEYMOON: Banyan Tree Mayakoba CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Grotto Ristorante / Ronin Art House / Chateau Cocomar / Shawna Collins / Maxit Flower Design Half Moon Lettering / Decor 2 Remember / Lavish Linens / Post-Studio Projects / Hedrick's Catering & Events LG Event Entertainment & Production / Deep South Productions / ROAR Over Texas / Smash Cakery / Ivory Bridal Atelier Makiaj Beauty / REV Hair Studio / Selfie Booth Co.

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

margarita

HER FAVORITE SWEET:

white wedding cake

HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

watching football and hanging out with friends WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

he's my best friend

HIS FAVORITE SIP:

old fashioned

HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

ice cream

HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

watching football and hanging out with friends WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

she's my best friend

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Easton and Morghann met in 2012 while Morghann was attending college in Arizona. However, their time together in Arizona was brief because Morghann moved back to Texas to be closer to her family. After six months of a long distance relationship Easton visited Morghann for her birthday...and never left! Eight years and a romantic proposal later, Morghann walked down a custom monogrammed white aisle runner to say ‘I do’ to Easton amidst 185 loved ones. For the reception, the couple added an edgy, modern touch to their venue’s french setting, with a bold palette of black and neutral tones and many personal touches.

“There were so many touches to personalize the guest experience,” says the bride. “We had a black tie event and everyone loved being able to dress up for the night and have a wonderful night out.” The celebratory evening concluded with the newlyweds exiting under a shower of sparklers then enjoying a spectacular fireworks display.

“The firework show was a special moment we loved sharing with our guests!”

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Allie + Adam 0 7. 2 6 . 1 9 COUPLE: Allie Seldenrust & Adam Buckley | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 310 WEDDING COLORS: Arctic Blue, Blush & Ivory | RECEPTION VENUE + LIGHTING: Big Sky Barn | HONEYMOON: Saint Lucia PHOTOGRAPHY: Kelley Craig Photography CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Cakewalk Films / Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen / 2780Events / Bramble & Bee Cakes by Blondie / Churrascos Catering / Brickhouse Bridal / Etoilly Artistry / David Gardner's Jewelers / Jonny Black Productions Invitation Solutions / The Phoenix Design Group, Inc.

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

margarita on the rocks HER FAVORITE SWEET:

lemon raspberry cake HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

going to the lake with family and friends WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

the way he always makes me feel so special

HIS FAVORITE SIP:

shiner bock

HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

boston cream pie

HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

fishin , hunting and watching aggie football WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

she challenges me daily to be a better man

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Allie, an elementary school teacher, and Adam, a marine corps officer, met in high school when Adam played football and Allie was the cheerleader assigned to make him treats on game day. They officially started dating before Adam graduated and continued to be smitten with each other while attending Texas A&M University. Adam planned the perfect proposal with the help of Allie’s family. He popped the question to Allie on a platform at her family's ranch, overlooking a bluff, as Allie’s grandfather hid in a deer blind to capture it all on camera! For their summer wedding, the couple exchanged vows in a traditional ivory and blush church ceremony. Adam’s favorite moment was his first glimpse of his bride when the church doors opened.

The decor for their reception at Big Sky Barn continued the timeless theme with lush flowers in shades of blush, light pink and ivory. Notes Allie: “Big Sky Barn has a sophisticated farmhouse feel which we complemented with neutral flowers and decor.” The 300+ guests enjoyed a delectable plated dinner of grilled petite filet and pollo Azteca, followed by a classic white wedding cake, a chocolate Aggie themed groom’s cake, and mini Boston cream pies (inspired

by Adam’s mom who passed away in 2015) for dessert. After dinner, the celebration moved to the dance floor where the DJ had guests dancing until the wee hours of the night! “Our wedding planner asked if we were ready to go, but the dance floor was full and everyone was having such a great time that we decided to extend the reception for another 30 minutes,” says the bride.

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Tiffany + Stephen 0 2 .14 . 2 0 COUPLE: Tiffany Pham & Stephen Chen | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 225 WEDDING COLORS: Blush | VENUE + CATERER: The Bell Tower on 34th | HONEYMOON: Portugal PHOTOGRAPHY: Civic Photos CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Leap Productions / Heights Haven / Dream Events By Pamela TC Florals / Cillie's Cakes Of Houston / Popfancy / Panache Bridal & Formal / JoS. A. Bank Clothiers / Pink Palette Artists / Skatell's Jewelers / Royal Dukes Band

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

hazelnut coffee

HER FAVORITE SWEET:

vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

hosting dinner parties with friends WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

his relentless positivity and ability to make me laugh HIS FAVORITE SIP:

japanese hakushu whisky HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

tiramisu

HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

waking up together then making tiffany breakfast WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

her endless energy and spontaneity

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Tiffany and Stephen met at a patio bar in 2015 during Tiffany’s second year of medical school. They instantly hit it off but Tiffany warned Stephen that it was a busy time so dating her could be a challenge.

“Luckily, I made time for a second date, and after several evenings filled with laughter and freeflowing conversation, we developed a unique bond,” says Tiffany. “Stephen consistently brought balance to my life and knew how to support me when times got hard. More importantly, we realized how well we worked together and felt certain our relationship was special.” Fast forward to 2018: Stephen wrote to Tiffany's father professing his love for her and seeking his approval, in Vietnamese, with the help of his best man. After receiving her father’s approval, Stephen proposed to Tiffany in Durham, North Carolina and surprised her with an engagement party to celebrate with their friends. The couple joined 225 loved ones at luxurious The Bell Tower on 34th for a “dreamy European-inspired” wedding. The decor was both classic and romantic, featuring lush white and blush florals and softly glowing candles. The newlywed’s most cherished moment was, “Writing our own vows and reading them to each other in front of all our family and friends.”

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PLANT-BASED BITES Whether you go for a menu of all-vegan fare (like recent Houston bride Shelley Ewart), or you offer vegetarian and vegan options in addition to meat dishes, you’ll definitely want to make your non-meat-eating guests feel fully included in your celebration. Passed hors d’oeuvre such as vegetable tartlets, stuffed mushrooms, lentil fritters, vegetable spring rolls and caramelized onion crostini are just a handful of mouthfuls that will delight non-meat-eaters and their carnivore counterparts, alike. Plant-based small plates and station-served entrees we love include baked potatoes, bruschetta, Mediterranean favorites such as falafel and hummus, vegetable sushi, pastas and risottos…even “Beyond Burger” bars!

VERTICAL

FOOD

“BARS”

Wedding couples and

their guests are crazy for help-yourself vertical “bars” displaying snacks, appetizers and desserts.

Two comfort-food faves—donuts and pretzels—lend themselves perfectly to this type of display, with their handy holes for hanging on hooks or pegs. You can also collab with your caterer to design shelf walls to present anything from sushi to cupcakes to mini-servings of trifle, chocolate mousse or tiramisu, in delicate little glasses. French-fry “cones,” sliders, churros and cake balls also make for whimsical wall-style displays.

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Take a cue from countless Houston wedding couples, and send your guests

home with Whataburger burgers, taquitos or honey butter chicken biscuits, for a savory sendoff from Houston’s hands-down fast-food fave!

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ORGANIC & SUSTAINABLE Across the board, couples are planning their weddings with more consideration for the environment. After all, weddings are celebrations of love, and for many, that includes love for the earth, air and water which sustain us. That’s why so many couples are opting for menu items that include ethically farmed animal proteins (beef, poultry, pork, dairy, eggs) and organically grown produce, from salad greens, to fresh fruits, to herbs and spices. Whether you choose to identify the provenance of your dishes with corresponding signage (“Yonder Way Farm Grass-Fed Filet,” “Hydroponic Baby Lettuce Salad With Anala Goat Co. Chevre”), or you simply work

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with your caterer to ensure that your menu focuses on sustainably produced, environmentally sensitive food items, you’ll be expressing your respect for the planet with the food you serve your guests, and participating in one of the most popular catering trends of 2021.

LATE-NIGHT NIBBLES It’s the celebration of a lifetime—which means it’s probably going to go late… like real late. To keep guests fueled and fortified for wee-hours festivities, or send them home nourished and happy after a night of revelry, make late-night snacks a part of your party! The ultimate Houston late-night

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snack is, of course, tacos. And the ultimate variety for wedding after-party eats? Breakfast tacos, of course!

Let your guests assemble their own, with their choice of fillings (scrambled eggs, chorizo, potatoes, beans) and toppings (a variety of salsas, cheeses, local hot sauces served from decorative bottles), and offer up compostable or recyclable containers and monogrammed take-home bags, should they wish to depart with their flavorful “favors.” Or, take a cue from countless Houston wedding couples, and send your guests home with Whataburger burgers, taquitos or honey butter chicken biscuits, for a savory sendoff from Houston’s hands-down fast-food fave!

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MR.&MRS.

Emily + Nicolas 0 9 .12 . 2 0 COUPLE: Emily Figurelli & Nicolas Carvajal | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 80 WEDDING COLORS: Black, Champagne & White | HONEYMOON: Cancun PHOTOGRAPHY: Madeline Shea Photography CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: FR Weddings / Jolie Planning / Flower Power Productions Wonderfully Made / Hedrick's Catering & Events / Rendition by Emily Burnell / Fresh Prints of Belaire / The Cake Fairy by Monica / Brickhouse Bridal Suitsupply / Vintage Tailors / Preslie Peacock / Mercurio Joyeros / Show Me Your Mumu / The Black Tux / DJ Connection / Liny's Booth

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

old fashioned

HER FAVORITE SWEET:

ice cream

HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

when i’m not shooting a wedding...traveling, being outside or going to our lakehouse WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

his beard, let’s be honest! he truly is such a handsome man, he has the biggest heart and loves to make people laugh

HIS FAVORITE SIP:

cuba libre

HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

tres leches

HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

out on the water, swimming, boating, waterboarding WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

how much she loves our pups, food and travel

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Emily and Nicolas met when Nicolas was overseeing a soccer league and training the kids Emily was a nanny to. He was known as the "Hot Cuban Soccer Coach" and she was called "Romper Girl" because Emily started dressing cuter in hopes of Nicolas noticing her...and it worked! “I knew from almost the first moment that he would be my husband.” On Sept. 10, 2019, Nicolas proposed to Emily with a beautiful custom designed oval solitaire ring on a beach in Costa Maya in the presence of his family. Emily, being a fabulous wedding photographer, has seen countless variations of color palettes, themes and ideas, so for her very own wedding she notes, “I wanted to mix in the slightest bit of boho in our otherwise modern and simplistic wedding theme.

We ended up with touches of black to contrast the neutrals, white, champagne and blush.” The couple said their vows amidst 80 loved ones in an intimate al fresco ceremony before commencing with a joyous indoor reception. The biggest obstacle the couple faced while planning their fall wedding was “Just trying to make sure that, even during Covid, we were being as safe as possible, but still got to have the wedding of our dreams. It was so tiring planning the wedding, but when the wedding day finally came, none of it mattered and it was the most beautiful and perfect day!”

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PARTY Time

YOU’VE SAID YOUR VOWS, SEALED YOUR UNION WITH A KISS, AND S A S H AY E D B A C K D O W N T H AT A I S L E A S N E W L Y W E D S — N O W I T ’ S T I M E T O G E T D O W N T O C E L E B R AT I N G !

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UNEXPECTED ENTERTAINMENT. CIGAR BAR Hire a live cigar roller to hand-craft stogies on

CONFETTI CANNONS Confetti cannons = surefire exhilaration.

demand for eager aficionados. Or set up a burnished bar with

Whether handheld mini cannons your guests can shoot off the moment

serve-yourself premium cigars, vintage props and cigar accesso-

you’re pronounced married, or concealed cannons that blast a shower

ries, along with comfortable seating and elegant ashtrays within

of confetti as you take to the floor for your first dance as newlyweds,

easy reach. Either way, a cigar bar is a swank and sexy feature

these explosive add-ons are tons of fun at weddings; just make sure

for your late-night wind-down. Just locate your cigar bar in a

to use biodegradable confetti to ensure an Earth-friendly celebration.

well-ventilated area, away from guests who may not appreciate the scent of a luxurious Maduro, Habano or Demi Corona, quite as much as you do.

LIVE EVENT PAINTING A live event painter will sit in a relatively quiet, well-lit space at your wedding and paint one or more scenes from the festivities—often the couple’s first dance, cake-cutting

KARAOKE Also fabulous for late-night festivities, karaoke is

and/or a filled dance floor. Guests will be able to stop by your

fast

becoming one of the hottest wedding entertainment op-

painter at his or her easel, chat, ask questions and observe the

tions around. Save this sing-along activity for after-parties and

process. And after your big day is done, you’ll have a cherished

post-formal-reception fun, and make sure to have your videogra-

work of fine art commemorating your wedding, and capturing it in

pher on hand to capture the hilarity!

all its romance and color.

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UNEXPECTED ENTERTAINMENT. PHOTO

BOOTH

There’s

noth-

ing like a table full of props, a sparkly backdrop, and a callout from the booth operator to “Smile!” or “Change it up!” to get your well-dressed guests to let down their hair a bit. Mirrored selfie stations and video booths are just a few of our favorite options available; plus, the printable photos with your wedding hashtag make great favors, and you can usually have the gallery of photos emailed to you afterwards.

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Devan + Andrew 02.01.20 COUPLE: Devan Ashy & Andrew Lantrip | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 275 | WEDDING COLORS: Navy, Gold, Champagne & White PHOTOGRAPHY: Emily Figurelli Photography | VIDEOGRAPHY: Cinematic Saviors CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Grotto Ristorante / The Empty Glass / The Farmhouse / Monica's Brides & Touch of Glitz Flowers Heather's Peace of Cake / Mel's Country Cafe / Whittington Bridal / Blushd Beauty / Re-Spin Entertainment / Cypress Photo Camper

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

moscow mule

HER FAVORITE SWEET:

chocolate covered almonds HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

listening to music on the patio with friends WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

his caring heart

HIS FAVORITE SIP:

margarita

HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

devan’s homemade cookies HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

playing golf with friends WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

she’s always got my back

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Andrew was a baseball player at the University of Houston and Devan was an intern for the department when these college sweethearts first met in March of 2016. Fast-track to Nov. of 2018: Devan and Andrew visited a Christmas tree farm to take Christmas pictures with friends. “Andrew and I were posing when he told me to open one of the prop presents we had and the ring was inside,” recalls the bride. “Then he had a surprise engagement party right after!” The couple wed in a sunshine-filled indoor ceremony followed by a lighthearted reception featuring a photo booth and light up foam sticks, all stunningly captured by Emily Figurelli Photography. The wedding decor was modern and chic with a sophisticated palette of navy, gold, white and champagne.

After sipping on champagne and a night full of dancing, the newlyweds exited under an arch of sparklers.

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T H E DA Y YOU’VE WORKED SO HARD TO CREATE MEMORIES THAT WILL L AST FOREVER. WHETHER YOUR WEDDING IS A SHORT AND SWEET CEREMONY AT THE COURTHOUSE OR A WEEK-LON G AFFAIR SPANNIN G MULTIPLE CITIES, DOCUMENT THIS SPECIAL EVENT – AND YOUR LOVED ONES – WITH THE RIGHT IMAGES AND CINEMA .

PHOTO: AMA BY AISHA // STYLING: SUMMAR SALAH // VENUE: IRON MANOR M A K E U P + H A I R : V C I A R T I S T S V I C T O R I A C A L L AWAY, A M B E R L I V I N G S T O N & D E N N I S C L E N D E N N E N J E W E L R Y: Z A D O K J E W E L E R S / / G O W N D E S I G N E R : N A E E M K H A N

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// M A K E I T //

CLICK EXPERT ADVICE FOR FINDING A PHOTOGRAPHER. PHOTO: STEPHANIA CAMPOS PHOTOGRAPHY

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There are no do-overs with your wedding day. So, make sure the vendor you task with documenting your once-in-a-lifetime day is the right person for the job. Follow this essential advice for selecting and working with a photographer with whom you really, truly click!

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.FIRST STEPS Starting your photographer search with Weddings in Houston is a great first step. Once

you’ve found a few photographers whose work speaks to your heart, reach out and introduce yourself. At the same time, check out photographers’ Instagram profiles, blogs and online wedding galleries. Ask to see testimonials from real brides and grooms, and request referrals to recent clients who would be willing to share with you their experience with your maybe-photographer. Friends and family members who have recently gotten married or know someone who has, are also an excellent resource for photographer referrals. No matter where you start your search, remember that you want to find a photographer who is not just talented behind the camera, but is reliable and trustworthy, responsible and professional, and good with people.

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.THE FULL PICTURE If you ask a potential photographer to send you a wedding gallery to look at, they might send you

only their favorite one. Which may or may not be representative of their work as a whole. Do yourself a favor and ask to see multiple galleries, and feel free to ask for a range of wedding sizes and types. Make sure they send you photos of the entire day, from start to finish, so you can see how they deal with changes in light, how

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they capture details versus family portraits versus guests in action, and how their images tell the “story” of the day.

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HANG OUT Now that you’ve narrowed it down to the photographer you’re pretty sure is “the one,” it’s time for a

face-to-face. Schedule a time to meet your potential photographer(s) at your favorite cafe, at your home, or at their office. How do you feel in their presence? Comfortable? Relaxed? Edgy? Uncertain?

Does this person listen carefully and attentively to your questions, and do they respond in a way that makes you feel secure…rather than offering an overzealous, “Yes! Totally! No problem!” to every inquiry.

Remember, you’re going to be spending a considerable amount of time with this person, especially if your photography package includes engagement photography and/or bridal portraits, prior to the big day. You want that time spent together to be positive, and, hopefully, fun! And one more thing: Make sure to ask your photographer how they would react to family and friends who want to take pictures on your wedding day. Your photographer should be able to balance the enthusiasm of Instagrammers and overzealous iPhone-clickers against the importance of getting the professional images you’ve paid them to capture. And they should always do so without scolding or alienating guests—a no-no, no matter how intrusive the amateur shutterbug may be.

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PRE-GAME SESSION If time and your wedding budget allow, we strongly recommend doing an

engagement session with your wedding photographer.

There’s no better way to really get to know your photographer and see them at work, and for your photographer to get to know you. Brides: Make the most of your e-session by getting your hair and makeup done professionally (don’t forget your nails!). And both spouses should bring several outfits to change into over the course of the engagement shoot, to show off different sides of their personalities, and their relationship. It’s never a bad idea to get a drink before the engagement session, to loosen things up and bond with your photographer.

Expect your photographer to offer gentle guidance and posing tips throughout the engagement session—after all, this may be your first professional photo shoot, but it’s far from theirs! On your big day, this understanding of how to pose (and when not to), and your comfort in front of the camera, will help ease your stress and ensure flawless photography, and timeless images.

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Liles + Weston 11 . 0 2 . 1 9 COUPLE: Liles Ingram & Kent “Weston” Bowden | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 265 | WEDDING COLORS: Mauve, Blush & Cream PHOTOGRAPHY: Amy Maddox Photography | BRIDAL SHOWER: Bloom & Bee at The Post Oak Hotel At Uptown Houston CAKES: Susie’s Cakes | HONEYMOON: Spain CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Texan Bride / Crystal Ballroom at the Rice / Two Be Wed / Floral Events / The Perfect Touch / Brickhouse Bridal / The Black Tux Sunny Hair and Makeup Artistry / Robert's Fine Jewelry / Bella Bridesmaids / Thompson + Hanson Ivy House / Password Band

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

french 75

HER FAVORITE SWEET:

ice cream

HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

hanging out with friends WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

he's adventurous

HIS FAVORITE SIP:

old fashioned

HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

cheesecake

HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

golfin

WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

how she cares for people she loves

“Weston proposed in Brooklyn overlooking the water with the NYC skyline in the background,” remembers bride Liles. “It was absolutely breathtaking.” After finding inspiration within the pages of Weddings in Houston magazine, Liles planned a wedding that was both a “fun and memorable” affair with a “romantic” theme. “Our venue was beautiful without any decor, but I knew I wanted to dress it up in a big way for our day,” says the bride who describes a ballroom filled with greenery and colorful florals in a stunning palette of mauve, blush, and creams. The celebration included personal touches such as a live painter, custom cocktail napkins to include their pets, with cute sayings: ”Raise the woof” “Guard your drink” ”Purr me another” and ”Hightail it to the dance floor” and Weston playing “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John with the band on stage. The bride adds, “We also incorporated some very non traditional aspects—I had a Bridesman and Weston had a Best Woman.” Photographer Amy Maddox expertly captured the celebration through her light and airy photography style. “Everyone has asked us what our favorite part about our wedding was, but truly the whole day was just the best day ever. All of it coming together the way I'd very thoughtfully planned was so awesome!”

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//WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY//

SHOT LI ST GOTTA CATC H ’EM ALL!

PREP TIME • Bridal gown hanging on a personalized hanger, from a mantle, decorative door frame or in front of a window.

• Flat-lay shot of the bride’s shoes, accessories, perfume and jewelry. Alternative: flat-lay shot of the bride’s “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.”

• Flat-lay of the wedding invitation.

• Mother of the bride assisting bride with dressing—buttoning the back of the dress, affixing the bride’s veil, slipping on the bride’s shoes, securing the clasp on a bracelet or necklace.

• Bride and bridesmaids in matching kimonos, sitting together on a hotel-room bed or bridalsuite sofa, or lined up with Champagne flutes in hand.

• Bride getting her hair and makeup done.

• Bride and bridesmaids in wedding-day attire, hair and makeup, posing together formally, and informally (looking at one another, laughing, hugging each other, etc.).

• Father of the bride getting his first look at her in her gown.

• Groom adjusting his tie, watch, cufflinks and/ or pocket square.

• Groom and groomsmen around a billiards table or hanging out together in groom’s lounge.

• Groom and groomsmen in wedding-day attire, posing together formally and informally (laughing, showing off fun patterned socks, pretending to ogle the groom’s “engagement ring,” etc.).

• Groom reading a private love note from his bride-to-be.

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• First look, or alternately, bride and groom holding hands around a door or corner.

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I DO'S • Looking down the aisle toward the altar, with guests seated.

• Bridesmaids standing in formation, holding their bouquets.

• Groomsmen standing in formation.

• Flower girls and/or ring bearer or sign-carrier, i.e. “Here she comes!”

• Bride’s processional, both close-up face shots and wide shots.

• Groom’s reaction to the bride’s processional.

• Wide shot of altar, including bride, groom, officiant and bridal party.

• Exchange of vows, including close-up shots that capture tears and/or laughter, exchange of rings, the kiss.

• Bride and groom recessional, hand in hand, waving at guests.

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ROOM SHOTS • Wide shots of reception space that capture ceiling decor, tables and dance floor.

• Tabletop detail shots: entire table, place-settings, table numbers, centerpieces, chair decor.

• Cake table.

• Guestbook table or sign-in station.

• Decor highlights: signage, floral chandeliers, flower walls, lanterns or candles, gobos, LED projections, lounge furniture, vases or flower urns, rustic or vintage props, etc.

• Stage setup.

PARTY PEOPLE • The newlyweds making their entrance.

• First dance as newlyweds.

• Father-daughter dance, mother-son dance.

• Band or DJ performing.

• The photo booth or selfie station.

• Bride and groom cutting the wedding cake.

• Bride dancing with her bridesmaids.

• Romantic moments between bride and groom during the celebration—stolen kisses on the dance floor, a quiet moment in a hallway or on a balcony, gazing into each other’s eyes at the table.

• Guest photos: chatting, mingling, sitting together at tables, dancing, embracing (every single invited guest should be in at least one good photo!).

• Bride and groom departure—especially with a sparkler sendoff!

• Bride and groom in departure vehicle— back-seat, close-up shot and drive-away shot of vehicle.

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Anna + Jack 0 7. 1 1 . 2 0 COUPLE: Anna Mussleman & John‟Jack” Shine | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 235 WEDDING COLORS: Blush, Burgundy & Gold | PHOTOGRAPHY: Emily Figurelli Photography VENUE: Iron Manor | HONEYMOON: Charleston, South Carolina CONTRIBUTING VENDORS: Limitless Photo & Film / Bride & Bloom Florals / Bakery & Cakes / A Taste Above Catering Brickhouse Bridal / The Black Tux / Willow + Ash / Kiss and Makeup Houston / Montelongo's Fine Jewelry River Oaks String Quartet / Jonny Black Productions / Tara Finley Design W E D D I N G S I N H O U S T O N . C O M / 157

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HER FAVORITE SIP:

white wine

HER FAVORITE SWEET:

cheesecake

HER FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

spending time with the people i love

WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIM:

jack has the most selfless and humble heart of anyone i know

HIS FAVORITE SIP:

old fashioned

HIS FAVORITE SWEET:

chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream HIS FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY:

outdoors and in the water WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HER:

her care-free personality

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Anna had been dreaming of her wedding day since she was a little girl so when Jack, her college sweetheart, proposed she was looking forward to every aspect of the planning process...but then the global pandemic hit and the wedding had to be postponed. “Instead of worrying about napkin colors and floral arrangements, I was filling hand sanitizer bottles and making sure each table was spaced 6 feet apart,” says the bride. Fortunately, love conquered all, and the wedding day Anna dreamed about came to life at Iron Manor.

“We wanted an atmosphere that represented both of our personalities—the industrial yet avant-garde ambiance of the Iron Manor did just that,” notes the bride. “From the venue's vaulted ceilings and extravagant chandeliers to the breathtaking florals, every detail of our day was truly perfect.” The couple pledged their love in Iron Manor’s grand Iron Chapel amidst 235 of their loved ones. The reception décor was modern and elegant with a romantic color palette of blush, burgundy and gold. A unique and personal touch was a scroll that flowed off the cake table with hand-scripted lyrics of the song from the couple’s first date and dance. “For Jack and me to say that we were on cloud nine at our wedding would be an understatement — we were truly #OnCloudShine thanks to our amazing vendors, venue and coordinators, and supportive loved ones.”

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DI RE CTORY BE AUT Y, HE ALTH & F ITN ES S

DE S T I N AT I O N W E D D I N G S &

RE G I S T RY, G I F T S & FAVORS

Janelle Alexis Salon 95

H O NE Y M O O N

Bering's 129, OBC

Misty Rockwell Artistry 95

Explore Charleston 55

Polished Makeup & Hair 91

Hotel Galvez & Spa 3

CE R E MO NY & R ECEP TIO N 15 Acres 41 The Astorian 4-5 The Ballroom at Bayou Place 11 The Barn at Briscoe Manor 17 The Bell Tower on 34th 9 Bentwater Yacht & Country Club 29 Big Sky Barn 6 Briscoe Manor 17 C. Baldwin Curio Collection by Hilton 39 Corinthian Houston IFC, 1 Deep In The Heart Farms 31 Hotel Galvez & Spa 3 Hotel Granduca Houston 15

RE H E A RSA L D I NNE RS & P RE - W E D D I N G C E L E B RAT ION S

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa 57

Artisans Restaurant 58

The Tremont House 3

Bentwater Yacht & Country Club 58 Hotel Granduca Houston 58

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