Something to Buzz About: Your Wedding Yentas features Jackelyn and Zachary's wedding
/I am so excited to share that Jackelyn & Zachary's gorgeous wedding was featured on Your Wedding Yentas today. Click here to read all about it :)
xoxo
To top or not to top? | Texas Luxury Wedding Planners
/Cake toppers. An easy and fun way to add more color or personality to your dessert table. Besides your new initials or a floral topper, both great options, below are some fun ideas for something different. Get creative and let it be something that reflects you and your new hubby!
Enjoy--
Katie
by Frances and Francis
Gum paste hearts by Signe Sugar
Vintage-inspired couture topper by Debra Moreland for BHLDN
Porcelain blossoms by BHLDN
Swan lovebirds by BHLDN
Custom acrylic silhouettes by Simply Silhouettes
Customized wood topper by Better off Wed
Vintage example from Martha Stewart Weddings
Robot and his lady for the quirky bride, by Melabo Wed
Personalized ceramic hearts by Susabellas
Weddings to Celebrate: Amanda & Jeff at Chapelwood Methodist and The Houstonian | Houston Wedding Planners
/Amanda & Jeff had their beautiful wedding at Chapelwood Methodist/The Houstonian. They truly are the cutest couple you will ever meet and I had the best time working with them. Below are some photos captured by Kasey Marsh of Monkey Tree Photography.
Cast of Vendors
Church: Chapelwood Methodist
Venue: The Houstonian
Coordinator: Something to Celebrate, Lauren Carrillo
Photographer: Monkey Tree Photography, Kasey Marsh
Videographer: Scott Charlson Videography
Florist: Blooming Gallery
Cakes: Susie's Cakes
Lighting: Bright Star Productions
Ceremony Music: Divisi Strings
Reception Music: Commercial Art
Weddings to Celebrate :: Jenny and Travis, The Driskill | Austin Wedding Planning and Design
/I was thrilled to work with Jenny and her mom, Jane, on the design and execution of her wedding. One of the greatest perks of my job is the relationships we develop with our clients - we spend a lot of time together! :)
Jenny and Travis met in 8th/9th grades when they went to The Phantom of the Opera (their moms work together). The sparks flew but it wasn't until they got their timing right (but locations wrong - long-distance!) that they realized they needed to be together. Love!
Jenny, Jane, Travis... thank you so much for trusting me with your celebration. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you! And am so excited to see the future travels life has in store for you.
Love,
jessica
Check out these pictures from your friend and mine, the amazing Tyler Schmitt of The Mill Photography Studio.
Cast of Vendors:
Jessica Moore - Something To Celebrate
Amanda Tofflemire - The Driskill
Melanie Tipton - Last Petal Floral Studio
Tyler Schmitt - The Mill Photography Studio
Kevin Smith - FC Media
Shannon Ferguson - The Inviting Pear
Jennifer Torrez - Monarch Event Rentals
Bryan Azar - Ilios Lighting
Pamela Donnellan - Pamela's Beauty Secrets
Rhea McCarter - Rhea McCarter Makeup
Deborah Jakobitz - Tailored Events
Sneak Peak:: Cara & Andrew at Three Points Ranch | Austin Wedding Planners
/So excited to show you some sneak peaks from Cara & Andrew's wedding at the lovely Three Points Ranch. Can't wait to share more pictures from Briana Purser Photography!
Enjoy!
Venues to Celebrate: The West & Sterling Mansions | Houston Wedding Planners
/I am so excited to share this news with you!!! There are two new AMAZING venues in town. The West Mansion & The Sterling Mansion. For those from the Nasa area, you will recognize The West Mansion as the old Jim West Mansion. It was slated to be torn down just a couple of years ago (to be replaced with a high rise). Fortunately, it has been saved!!!
If you are in the market for a venue, I would highly recommend you attend their Open House on June 23rd. You MUST register online, if interested. And if you are an STC client, let us know you plan to go. We will be there too and would be happy to meet you :)
xoxo
Something to Buzz About: The Knot Texas publishes Erin and Garrett's private residence wedding Fulshear
/Erin & Garrett's beautiful April 2012 wedding is featured in the current issue of The Knot Texas and I could not be more excited about it! Check out the magazine and click here to view The Knot's blog about it!
Weddings to Celebrate: Candace & Josh at The Houstonian | Houston Wedding Planner
/Candace & Josh were married at The Houstonian and the day could not have been more beautiful, nor could their wedding. Here is some eye candy from the always amazing Julie Wilhite.
xoxo
...Rock Star Cast of Vendors...
Coordinator: Something to Celebrate, Resha Zazueta
Venue & Catering: The Houstonian
Photographer: Julie Wilhite
Videographer: 31 Films
Flowers & Linens: Blooming Gallery
Band: Blind Date
Cakes: Susie's Cakes
Lighting: LG Entertainment
Engagements to Celebrate: Jillian & Chad | Austin Wedding Planner
/Jillian and Chad are getting married this coming November at Mercury Hall. I just couldn't resist sharing these absolutely gorgeous photos from their engagement shoot at Le San Michele with Taylor Lord Photography. I'm so excited to work with Taylor and with this sweet couple!
--Katie
Don't you love that red dress!?!
Something to Buzz About: Snippet + Ink features Carrie and James' Wedding | Houston Wedding Planner
/One of my clients was featured in Snippet + Ink today. Words can not properly convey how much I adore this couple. Love them. Love Snippet + Ink. And love the post.
Click here to read it. :) (Oh, and the "be in the moment" advice she mentioned: that was from me. I love that she remembered me telling her that.)
Wedding Planning Advice: Send-off Items | Texas Wedding Planners
/In American weddings, we have a tradition of distributing a "send off" item to guests at the end of the night that they then use to celebrate the bride and groom as they exit the reception.
Previous generations used rice exclusively for their wedding send-offs.
stemmed from Roman times when wheat (as a symbol of fertility) was thrown at the bride and groom. Under Queen Elizabeth I, wheat was replaced with wheat cakes, which were broken into pieces and thrown. These wheat cakes were later replaced by the more affordable substitute of rice.
These days, rice is rarely the send-off item of choice, largely because of an
that rice makes birds explode when ingested. Aside from this misconception, there are many other reasons rice is rarely chosen - rice is difficult to clean-up, it's a slipping hazard, and it HURTS when you're pelted with a handful of rice.
Italian tradition is to throw confetti, symbolizing money and good fortune. Scottish tradition is to throw flower petals as a symbol of fertility. Both of these options can be troublesome to clean-up crews and are thus forbidden by many reception venues. What are other options?
Our clients frequently choose
, which make a beautiful exit. But sparklers have their own troubles - they are dangerous for obvious reasons (especially when handled by inebriated guests) and are frequently not allowed, especially when there's an active "burn ban" in the area.
Bubbles are another popular option, but create a silent send-off, as it's impossible to cheer and blow bubbles at the same time.
Noise makers, streamers, kazoos, glowsticks - we've seen so many great, creative choices for send-off items!
Recently, I've noticed an increased number of couples choosing to forgo the send-off items all together, leaving the guests to simply cheer and applaud. I must say, I love this trend! It eliminates unnecessary waste, is safe, and is just as fun as the other options. Win!
What did/will you use for your send-off item? Why?
Happy Planning!
jessica
Would You Wear a Pink Wedding Gown? | Texas Wedding Planners
/I am a classic kind of girl and never put much thought into colorful wedding gowns, but recently I overheard an entertainment news story on how colorful wedding gowns are becoming popular. I started to think about this a little more and I found two gowns I really love that happen to be pink. The gowns were worn by Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Biel. They both have a soft and romantic look that seems perfectly fitting for a bride, even though they are not white. I love the blush color of Reese's and the sweetness in Jessica's. What do you think? Would you wear pink?
-Breanna-
Images from People Magazine
Weddings to Celebrate: Carrie & James' Hotel ZaZa Wedding | Houston Wedding Planners
/Carrie's BFF gave a toast during which she said, "On a day that is supposed to be all about Carrie, she made it all about us." That sums Carrie & James' wedding up perfectly. It was extraordinary. (If you know Carrie & James, you know that's par for the course. Nothing about them is common or ordinary.) Here is some eye candy from Akil Bennett Photography (he is fabbo!).
xoxo
You only have to read the invitation to see these two are out-of-the-box thinkers. :-)
Carrie wanted a bouquet that was just "thrown together."
Carrie and her adorable mother. I puffy heart both of these women.
Yep...those are exposed wires and flowers just "thrown" around. And yep...it was on purpose. :-)
Along with a jazz trio for the ceremony, they had a poet read a custom poem for them right before Carrie walked down the aisle.
The food at this wedding was outrageous. No one went away hungry. But, just in case they *might* have .. there were late night snacks and full to-go boxes :-)
Cast of Vendors. Brace yourself: I think this was a record. And they were all fabulous.
Coordinator: Resha Zazueta, Something to Celebrate
Venue & Catering: Hotel ZaZa
Photographer: Akil Bennett
Videographer: Dakine Films
Floral and Decor: Events in Bloom
Lighting: Impressive Events
Ceremony Music: Tianna Hall Jazz Trio
Reception Music (band): Hardproof
Reception Music (DJs): LG Entertainment & DJ Tantrum
Photobooth: Cupics Photo Booth
Cigar Roller: Special Events Houston
Cotton Candy Mocktinis - Sugar Bunch Creations
Portrait Artist - Keith Amador
Poet - Tydric Martin
Comedian - Godfrey
Dress Assistant - Birdie Kubiak
Hair Stylist - Shakeria Holmes
Makeup Artist - Elroy McDaniel
A Twist on Tradition: Unity Glass | Texas Wedding Planners
/One of my clients just introduced me to a new twist on the traditional unity candle / unity sand ceremony. Are you looking for something different? How about unity glass? You send off for glass and "mix" it during your ceremony. Then after, you send it back to the company and they turn it into a beautiful sculpture for you. Sounds intriguing, right? You may want to check it out :-) Here is a link to their website (where I also snagged the picture below, btw).
Happy planning!
Weddings to Celebrate: M'Lynn & Matt, The Allan House | Austin Wedding Planner
/M'Lynn and Matt are one of those couples who radiate love for each other. It makes my job so fun! M'Lynn and I worked on the design together and we had so much fun creating a wintery, sparkly, gorgeous evening where their friends and family could enjoy good food, good drinks and good company. I think we did a fabulous job:).
M'Lynn paid attention to the details (you know I love that!)--for her something borrowed, she used a swatch of a blue and white striped shirt of her grandfather's, who had recently passed away, and for her something borrowed (and old) she wore an absolutely stunning Art Deco ring from Matt's mother's family. I love it when there are personal details that make the bride feel extra loved and special!
M'Lynn and Matt, I'm so glad I got to work with you, and I wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
--Katie
Enjoy these photos from The Life You Love!
Cast of Vendors
Planning and design: Katie Netherton, Something to Celebrate
Venue: The Allan House
Catering: Royal Fig
Photography: The Life You Love
Flowers: Last Petal
Rentals: Marquee
Lighting: Ilios
Bride's Cake: Sugar Mama's
Groom's Cake: Michelle's Patisserie
Ceremony Music: Mark A. Cruz
Reception Music: Strings Attached
Hair: L7 Salon
Makeup: Christy Edlin
Weddings to Celebrate: Carissa & Alvin, St. Anne's Catholic and 5226 Elm | Houston Wedding Planner
/Carissa & Alvin had their beautiful January wedding at St. Anne's Catholic Church and reception at 5226 Elm. Their awesome color palette of muted blue and orange popped against the blank white canvas 5226's main studio provided. Below are some STUNNING photos from Tina Lau of Agape House Studio.
Cast of Vendors
Church: St. Anne's Catholic Church
Venue: 5226 Elm
Coordinator: Something to Celebrate, Lauren Carrillo
Photographer: Agape House Studio, Tina Lau
Rentals: Elegant Beginnings
Florist: Floral Events
Caterer: Bailey Connor Catering
Cake: Lisa Roach
Lighting: LG Entertainment
Valet: Master Valet
Transportation: AFC Transportation
Hair & Makeup: Blush and Co.
Sneak Peek - Jenny + Travis, The Driskill | Austin Wedding Planner
/We had a fabulous time designing and planning Jenny and Travis' celebration this Saturday, and I can't wait to show you some of the details! In the meantime, here's the sweet couple, captured by the ever talented Tyler Schmitt of The Mill.
Something to Buzz About: Coastal Bride features Katy and Cort, The Driskill Wedding | Austin Wedding Design
/I am super excited to announce that Katy & Cort's wedding has also been featured on Coastal Bride! Check out the post!
Something to Buzz About: Style Me Pretty features Rice University Cohen House Houston wedding planner
/One of my client's was featured in Style Me Pretty today. Color me happy! Check out the post. “I got many compliments on how well the wedding flowed, which I owe completely to our amazing coordinator, Resha from Something to Celebrate.“
xoxo
