Lauren + Duc's St. Regis Houston Wedding | Houston Wedding Designer + Planner

Whether we are hired for design and planning or simply planning, we always want to create a wedding that truly reflects the couple and their story together. And, Lauren and Duc’s story is one that is so sweet and fun! Lauren and Duc are technically high school sweethearts except for one small detail – Lauren was not allowed to date until after graduation. So, together with their friends, we referred to L+D’s pre-graduation relationship as one in which they were “just friends”. We were delighted when L+D’s friends took the stage, so to speak, during the reception to honor the newly married pair. They offered sweet and funny antidotes about Lauren and Duc’s relationship, which they witnessed forming before L+D could officially be “official”. Listening in made us feel as though we knew this wonderful pair even more!

Before they got ready for their ceremony and reception, Lauren and Duc started their wedding day by participating in a traditional Buddhist ceremony with their immediate families. While we were not present during this ceremony, we loved seeing the photos and learning the details from Lauren and Duc throughout the rest of their day. Post ceremony, they each spent the rest of their mornings and early afternoons prepping for their Catholic ceremony at St. Michael Catholic Church later in the evening. 

Once they were officially married, Lauren and Duc kicked off their celebration by taking portraits with their bridesmaids and groomsmen. The gray and deep blue palette of the dresses and suits paired with the soft pinks in the bouquets looked beautiful against the Houston sun in their portraits! Guests mingled together during cocktail hour at The St. Regis Houston before the reception was revealed. Inside, tables featured more beautiful blooms by SCF Events in alternating low and tall centerpieces, and we loved how L+D’s sweetheart table overflowed with blooms placed on top of a deep grey linen. The look was striking! 

Lauren and Duc made their grand entrance into their reception, and Duc rarely left the dance floor for the rest of the night. He frequently borrowed the microphone from DJ S Entertainment to rap and keep the energy levels high for guests to stay on the dance floor with him. It worked! We also think the ways in which the couple honored Houston – a beautiful painting of the Houston skyline served as a guest book and L+D treated guests to late night ice cream and pizza from Milk + Sugar Creamery and Pinks Pizza, respectively – added to the celebratory atmosphere. Duc said he wanted a fun party, and he and Lauren definitely worked together to make that a reality!

As you can tell, we absolutely loved working together with Lauren and Duc, so we are thrilled to be able to relive their wedding day thanks to the gorgeous images Allen Tsai Photography captured. 

Cast of Houston Wedding Vendors:

Church: St. Michael Catholic Church

Reception:  The St. Regis Houston

Officiant: Father Tran

Cake: Cakes by Gina

Florist: SCF Events

Video: Reverent Wedding Films

Ceremony Music: Divisi Strings

Reception Music: DJ S Entertainment 

Rentals: House of Hough

Photobooth: Oliveus Co

Ice Cream Bar: Milk + Sugar Creamery

Late Night Snack: Pinks Pizza

Transportation: Sam’s Limousine 

Makeup: Glossip Houston

Dance Floor: Mike’s Dance Floor 

Mina + Khalid's Brenner’s on the Bayou Wedding | Houston Wedding Planner

Intimate weddings are on the rise and we’re here for it! Don’t get us wrong, we love a lavish & large wedding too. But there is something magical about gathering your closest friends and family together to celebrate. It also takes a ton of pressure off of our couples to focus solely on what is absolutely the most important thing to them.

Mina and Khalid are the sweetest people- working with them was so easy! They selected Brenner’s on the Bayou in Houston for their wedding. The patio has quite a “treehouse” feel and the adorable gazebo in the garden is perfect for a small group (although it can accommodate much larger as well).

It was pouring down rain during the entire setup and came to a stop about an hour before the ceremony and it was perfect! The rain held off right until the bride and groom were ready to leave. 

We seriously love how the design came together.

The classic ivory, white, gold and blush color palette looked stunning amid the greenery surround at Brenner’s. The greenery + hanging candle installation in the ceiling was perfection and we LOVE the tablescape’s glamorous pops of gold.

Despite the potential for weather to have derailed their plan A, everything came together beautifully and they were able to celebrate the day in exactly the way they had hoped!

Cast of Houston Wedding Vendors

Coordinator: Something to Celebrate

Venue: Brenner’s on the Bayou

Officiant: Access Wedding Pastor

Cake: Cakes by Gina

Florist: Plants N’ Petals

Photographer: Theo-Graphics

Reception Music: Goldline Entertainment

Hair and Makeup: Kiss and Makeup Houston

Allison & Callen's Carriage House Wedding | Houston Wedding Coordinator

Allison & Callen are so stinking cute! They picked The Carriage House in Houston for their big day.  We loved this choice for them because it’s elegant yet perfectly laid-back for their fun-loving personalities.

Houston Venue

The Carriage House is fantastic because it has an amazing history and the ability to host both ceremony & reception on site. The chapel space had the dreamiest windows & the reception venue is cozy & warm.  Convenient to many areas in Houston, it a great choice for couples wanting the quintessential southern elegance & history charm 

Couple’s Wedding Style

We loved the unique personal style choices for both the bride and groom. Callen‘s bolo tie was a great nod to Texas. Not many of our grooms choose this tie alternative, but after their wedding, we were secretly hoping to see it more!

And can we also just throw up the praise hands about Allison’s dress? That thigh-high slit is everything!  It’s a stunner and fit her like a glove.

Personal Moments

In lieu of a first look, they had the sweetest “first touch” ever.   Although our heart melts just seeing the photos, Callen’s expression seeing Allison for the first time was even better (which we really didn’t think was possible). All. The. Feels.

The reception was all about good food and good times - from the laughter-filled toasts to the packed dance floor, it was a true celebration!

Personalized Details

There was a subtle Star Wars theme woven in throughout the night. Their guestbook was shaped like the Millenium Falcon, cake topper said “I love you, I know” (which is a popular phrase from the movie), strings played the theme song during the ceremony and lightsabers were used on the dance floor and for the exit.

We had a great time working with these two and wish them all the best in their marriage.

Cast of Houston wedding vendors

Coordinator: Something to Celebrate

Venue: The Carriage House

Caterer: Mel’s Country Cafe

Cake: Desserts by Holly

Florist: Botanical Flowers

Photographer: BLVD Photography

Videographer: Reverent Wedding Films

Ceremony Music: Third Floor Strings

Reception Music: Password

Rentals: Aztec Events & Tents

Hair and Makeup: Kiss by Katie

Photo booth bus: The Houston Photo Booth

Kailey + Henry’s Starwars Theme, Magnolia Hotel Wedding | Houston Wedding Planner

We had the great pleasure of working with Kailey and Henry to plan their fall wedding day at The Magnolia Hotel in Houston. This was actually our fourth wedding we have helped Kailey’s family plan - what an honor! For this wedding, K+H envisioned their fete as one filled with personal details, like nods to their love for the movie “Up” and Star Wars, Kailey’s love of sunflowers and blue (with warm tones as a nod to fall), a wonderful menu, and plenty of dancing. 

Before their celebration officially commenced, they each spent their mornings getting ready. They opted to enjoy two first looks – one between Kailey and her dad and a second between the bride and her almost husband. We loved how they didn’t choose between the two, but instead honored both relationships beautifully! Then, Kailey and Henry gathered with their close family members and friends for their ketubah signing. This is one of the Jewish wedding traditions we enjoy the most. 

Guests mingled together before the ceremony officially began, and our team couldn’t help but take a few extra peeks at the design. A chuppah draped in white awaited the couple, along with plenty of florals by Last Petal. The sunflowers truly popped against the blue palette! 

Post vows, Kailey and Henry toasted to their new union together and rejoined their guests in the ballroom at The Magnolia Hotel for dinner, dancing, and plenty of cake. Similar to the ceremony space, tables were adorned with sunflower centerpieces, and guests dined on a menu by The Magnolia Hotel. Guests could not get enough of the dance floor, and the fun continued during Henry’s Star Wars groom’s cake presentation by Thirteen Bakery. Just before Kailey and Henry’s reception officially came to a close, their guests lined either side of the ballroom to celebrate the new Mr. and Mrs. during their all-too-appropriate light saber exit! 

Kailey and Henry infused so much of their personalities throughout their wedding day, and it was a joy to join together with them and their families. Thank you to Chip Gillespie Photography for capturing all of the fun and details!

Cast of Houston Wedding Vendors:

Planner: Something To Celebrate

Photographer: Chip Gillespie Photography

Venue & Caterer: The Magnolia Hotel

Officiant: Congregation Emanu El 

Ceremony Music: Friend of the couple

Cake: Thirteen Bakery

Florist: Last Petal

Rentals: EB Inc. Events

DJ & Lighting: Goldline Entertainment 

Hair & Makeup: Hey Lovely

Ambrea + Rodney's Sandlewood Manor Houston Wedding Featured on Weddings in Houston

Ambrea and Rodney have New Orleans roots and love the city’s food scene and culture. They choose Sandlewood Manor in Tomball because it reflects their love of New Orleans - representing the beauty of Louisiana right here in Texas.

Their large black-tie affair (330+ guests) was hosted in late September. The decor was elegant, bold, and hands down, one of the most stunning of our fall season! The purples, plums, bordeaux, and midnight blue tones were incredibly rich and added so much depth to the design!

These two are chic and fashion-forward, so it was no surprise to hear that they would both be changing up their attire during the day. We’re pretty sure Rodney’s custom velvet tuxedo jackets will make some waves on Pinterest!

Wedding Ceremony

Ambrea’s bouquet tops the list of one of our five favorites of 2019. The cascading design with large orchids was as beautiful as Ambrea (she is gorgeous on the inside and out).

Ambrea’s “must-have” for the ceremony was the mirrored aisle runner. The design revolved around this eye-catching addition. The runner was flanked with low & lush arrangements that lead up to the giant oak tree — a focal point of the Sandlewood Manor’s property. The oak tree was adorned with a cascading floral arrangement and a full swag of sheer plum fabric.

We included a shot of the acrylic unplugged wedding ceremony sign - it’s lovely and functional. We encourage all of our couples to hold an unplugged ceremony. We can’t tell you the number of photos we’ve seen that are ruined by Aunt Kay’s iPad or cousin Larry’s iPhone. Although etiquette should dictate that those know better, a little guidance never hurts.

You’re investing in a professional photographer for a reason, right? Let them do their job so everyone can enjoy this once in a lifetime moment!

Wedding Reception

What. A. Stunner! The reception was all about the guests’ enjoyment — good food, epic entertainment (check out the live event painter - it was a full performance), and lush decor.

One of our favorite moments of the reception was the grand exit. Nothing says New Orleans like a traditional Second Line. It was the perfect ending to an amazing event!

Wedding Colors

Shades of plum, Bordeaux, light grey and midnight blue 

Wedding Hashtag

#thehuntisover

Newsworthy Mentions

Weddings In Houston recently published Ambrea & Rodney’s special day. If you want to learn more about how these two met, be sure to check it out!

THIS Instagram post from the couple’s wedding ceremony has been making waves on the gram.

Cast of Houston Wedding Vendors

Houston Wedding Planner: Something To Celebrate

Houston Wedding Venue + Catering: Sandlewood Manor

Officiant: Groom’s cousin

Floral/Decor: Flora & Eventi

Rentals: Aztec 

Lighting/Rentals: GTX Productions

Houston Photographer: Akil Bennett Photography

Videographer: Brittan Pittman 

Ceremony Music: Show Business Entertainment

Reception Music: DJ Havoc

Photo Booth: Lucky Shots

Cigar Roller: Bubalu Cigar Company

Room Painter: Visual Paint

Hair + Makeup: Alanas Vanity

Transportation: Carbon Auto Group

Matt + Katy's Julia Ideson Library Wedding | Houston Wedding Designer & Planner

Matt and Katy’s wedding was a literary lovers dream! The couple selected the Julia Ideson Library as their ceremony and reception venue. The architectural detail in this building is insanely beautiful and set the stage for their classic wedding perfectly.

These two knew how to enhance their reception venue while also incorporating things that they loved- which made our job easy!

Their ceremony was held in the Julia Ideson Library Auditorium. Their vows were exhanged in front of a solid Ivory backdrop with an overlay of organza with hanging LED curtain lights, falling to the floor, between the two fabrics. It was dreamy!

Following the ceremony, a cocktail hour was hosted in the Tudor Gallery.

Book Lovers Wedding Details

The reception was hosted in the Reading Room.

First, they used a card catalog for the escort card display and bookmarks as escort cards. This is one of the first details at your reception that cues your guests into any themes or colors you may have woven into the day. This really set the perfect tone!

Second, the game of life was the guest signature item. Katy and Matt love playing board games, so this was a great personal touch and also a fun nod to what’s ahead in their future!

Last, they utilizing books in the tablescapes as table numbers and for the base of the cake. We love this so much! The cake was a beautifully textured, four-tier buttercream creation with cascading white flowers. Alone it was beautiful. But sitting atop of a ruffled champagne linen and adding the books at the base took the display over the top. It was eye-catching and equal parts fun + elegant!

We have to say that we loved the ivory ruffled linen choice on all of the tables (they were on half of the round tables). It was a fun textural element and actually coordinated with Katy’s awesome ball gown style wedding dress!

Wedding Colors

White, ivory, champagne, hints of gold, greenery touches.

Wedding Hashtag

#keepingupwiththekimmels

Cast of Houston Wedding Vendors:

Planner: Something To Celebrate

Venue: Julia Ideson Library

Caterer: City View Catering

Cake: Cakes by Gina

Florist: Last Petal

Photographer: Theo-Graphics

DJ/Music: Goldline Entertainment

Rentals: EB Inc Events

Transportation: Trans. Consultants, Monarch British Limos, Sovereign Services

Hair/Makeup: Hey Lovely

Hotel Block: Hotel Alesandra

Katie + Ryan's St. Regis Houston Wedding Reception | Houston Wedding Coordinator

Katie and Ryan are an incredibly sweet couple. Their wedding day was traditional and elegant, just like these two!

Church Ceremony

One of our absolute favorite moments of the day was just seconds before Katie walked down the long aisle of St. Luke’s Methodist. While Katie excitedly looked ahead, her dad was catching a glimpse of the joy on her face. You can almost feel his pride. Our heart fluttering kicks into high gear during these moments because it’s really what the day is about. A HUGE moment with REAL emotion. We shared the image on Instagram too- but added in Ryan’s Mom’s expression. Seriously, these two parents gave us all the feels!

Wedding Reception Details

The couple selected blush, white and gold, adding pops of purple and a bit of deep green (thanks to the chargers provided by St. Regis). Tables were draped in champagne linens with soft white overlays and a mix of tall and low arrangements. It worked really well in the ballroom!

The reception was an epic party. The Pictures Band knows how to keep a group high energy! We almost had to tear this crew off the dance floor.

The confetti exit wrapped up the night beautifully! Congratulations again, Mr & Mrs. Chamberlain!

Check out thier wedding hashtag too: #choosingchamberlain

Cast of Wedding Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator: Something to Celebrate

Church: St. Luke’s Methodist

Venue: St. Regis Houston

Groom’s cake: Who Made the Cake

Florist: Plants N’ Petals

Photographer: Jenna McElroy

Videographer/Photobooth: Yours Truly Media

Band: The Pictures Band

Transportation: Sam’s Limousine

Hair/MakeUp: Adorne Artistry

Megan + Blaise's Briscoe Manor Wedding | Houston Wedding Designer & Planner

For Megan and Blaise, we helped them pick their venue, created the design concept, and pretty much everything in between! We love helping our clients from start to finish- we really get a chance to know them and help them pull together the best team for their needs (and budget)!

Briscoe Manor was the perfect venue to give the couple two distinctive areas to host the wedding. They were able to have an indoor ceremony at the chapel and the reception in the Crofton Ballroom, which feels like a completely different venue. The courtyard that separates the two was perfect for a few cocktail tables & milling about after their vows and before the party!

Wedding Colors

Blush, ivory, greenery, gold, and rose gold.

Megan and Blaise are super sweet and really wanted a day that celebrated their love, above all else. They were laid back and low-key. The vibe of the day was understated elegance- a great mix of warm (hello Mahogany chiavari chairs and farm tables) + inviting ambiance and pretty details.

Cast of Houston Wedding Vendors

Photographer: The Cotton Collective

Floral: Floral Events

Venue: Briscoe Manor

Catering: Behind The Bash

Stationary: Minted

Videographer: Reverent Wedding Films

Cake: Cakes by Gina

Pies: House of Pies

Cookie favors: Busha’s Custom Cookies

Charger rentals: Elegant Beginnings

Coffee Bar: Java Pura Coffee

Getaway Car: Monarch Limousines

Hair and Makeup: Adorne Artistry

Bride’s Dress: Brickhouse Bridal

Groom’s Tux: The Black Tux

DJ: Trevor Taylor (friend of the groom)

Weddings to Celebrate: Tracy & Ben

We loved working with Tracy and Ben on their celebration! Some of my favorite touches were the quotes from their favorite movie (Nightmare Before Christmas!) on the aisle markers, and the fun socks for the groom’s party. And the cozy fleece blankets and hand warmers were the perfect touch to keep the guests comfortable for the outdoor ceremony. Congrats Tracy and Ben!!

The Cast of Vendors Contributing to this Enormous Success:

Planning:  Something to Celebrate, Resha Zazueta

Venue:  The Cohen House

Photography:  Agape House Studio

Floral:  Last Petal

Lighting & Reception Music:  Bradley David Entertainment

Cake:  Cakes by Gina

Dessert:  Marini’s

Hair/Makeup:  Your Beautiful Face

Music (ceremony & cocktail hour):  Show Business Entertainment

Decor Rentals:  House of Hough & Elegant Beginnings

Weddings to Celebrate: Farnaz & Amir at St. Regis Houston

Farnaz & Amir's stunning January wedding took place at the St. Regis Houston in the gorgeous Astor Ballroom {that chandelier is to die for!} Below are some beautiful images captured by Abdul of Kreative Angle Photography.

Cast of Vendors

Venue: St. Regis

Coordinator: Something to Celebrate

Photographer: Kreative Angle Photography

Videographer: 1 Cinema Productions

Florist: Plants n Petals

Sofreye Aghd: Payvand Decors

Reception Music: Bob Henschen Trio

DJ: DJ Empire

Transportation: Sam's Limousine

Hair & Makeup: Thalio Beckham Makeup Artistry