Ma Maison Winter Soiree | Austin Wedding Designer + Planner

In early January we were asked to co-plan the Ma Maison Winter Soiree with one of our best wedding planner friends, Jennifer of Altar Ego Weddings. We were 100% on board but the kicker was we had about 2.5 weeks to get it together, but that didn’t stop us. Ma Maison is one of our favorite venues and with 6 different areas to showcase and design, we got right to work.

With the help of 52 vendors and gorgeous wedding courtesy of Mother Nature, we pulled it off and can’t wait to share it with you! While we did have five photographers participate in the open house, the photos in this post are from only three of them, and they took photos of all the areas, not just the one they are listed under. They are all amazing photographers and we want to make sure they get the credit deserved, so the photos posted are mixed throughout by Mylah Renae, Mercedes Morgan, and Riley Glenn.

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Cast of Vendors Participating in All Areas

Co-Planner & Designer: Melanie of Something to Celebrate

Co-Planner & Designer: Jennifer of Altar Ego Wedding

Stationer: 26 Pressed

Venue: Ma Maison

Videographer: Adam Grumbo Films

Videographer: Waterloo Films

The Chapel

Stop one on this virtual open house is the chapel. A later addition to the venue, it debuted in 2020 and is used for plenty of Plan A ceremonies but is also one of the prettiest Plan B sites in Austin. Blush Bridal showcased two beautiful gowns to welcome you to the chapel, and then once inside you were serenaded by Sienna Strings (playing some Taylor Swift at times) and the beyond gorgeous altar florals from Luis of Jo.An Floral. He made the chapel come to life, and his signature heart shaped bouquet was the show stopper. After your trip down the aisle you could stop for a quick photo with the pink floral backdrop from Oh Happy Day, one of Austin’s many amazing female owned event companies.

Cast of Chapel Vendors

Bridal Gowns: Blush Bridal Lounge

Florist: Jo.An Floral Design

Musicians: Sienna String Quartet

Photo Booth: Oh Happy Day Booth

The Trellis

Next on our tour is the Trellis, quite possibly the busiest area of the venue. Used when guests first arrive, for cocktail hour, and then again during the reception when guests need to step away from the music, it has the most traffic hands down. We decided to make this area a bit more “manly” for the event, using a lounge set from Panacea Collective for our inspiration. By bringing in darker colors and different fabrics in hopes we could make all the groom’s feel a bit more comfortable. Peached Tortilla has some delicious appetizers and drinks to go along with a fun interactive cocktail reception food display from Aphrodite Oysters. The interactive options didn’t end with oysters, we had abia tobacconist on hand to hand roll cigars by the fire pit!

Cast of Trellis Vendors

Catering & Bartending: Peached Tortilla Catering

Cigar Roller: Abia Tobacconist

Florist: Wild Bunches Floral

Lounge Set: Panacea Collective

Photographer: J Bell

Rentals: Premiere Events

Specialty Caterer: Aphrodite Oysters

The Grove

Just down from the trellis is Ma Maison’s most popular ceremony spot, the grove. With its dramatic doors and greenery all around you, its no surprise that its the favorite. Vestals Catering was there to welcome everyone with a glass of champagne from Ma Maison’s adorable champagne cart to enjoy as you enjoyed the afternoon. Live Oak Music was on hand to provide a lovely soundtrack as couples were able to visit with additional vendors or as you watched the incredibly talented team at Vogue Vignette hand sketch an art print of you and your special someone.

Cast of Grove Vendors

Bartending: Vestals Catering

Beer Burros: Hill Country Jennies

Florist: Wild Bunches Floral

Live Artist: Vogue Vignette

Musicians: Live Oak Music

Photographer: Mercedes Morgan

Rentals: Premiere Events

Transportation: Rickshaw Rides

The Lake View

Located along the shores of the Lake Moise was our Sweet Spot. Desserts galore took over with five sweet vendors and a coffee cart to go with all that sugar! Michelle’s Patisseries, Mad Cake & Co, and Sugar Shaker Bakery had delicious cake for us to eat and swoon over, while Sugar Shaker, Sweet Treets, and Churro Burro had the fun sized desserts that we love to see on wedding nights. Even Creature Coffee wanted in on the sweet theme with a chocolate covered strawberry latte!!

Pop & Drop set the scene with their fun balloons that went along with the super fun linens from Nuage Designs and the incredible tables and lounge set from Panacea. We had so much fun designing this space with fun colors and textures, with the pink cowboy boot pillow that just had to be included. Photographer Riley Glenn fit right in with her fun and bright personality, making the Lake View the area guests loved to relax and enjoy on this gorgeous day.

Cast of Lake View Vendors

Baker: Mad Cake & Co

Baker: Michelle’s Patisserie

Baker: Sugar Shaker Bakery

Baker: Sweet Treets Bakery

Balloon Garland: Pop & Drop

Coffee Cart: Creature Coffee

Dessert: Churro Burro

Linens: Nuage Designs

Lounge Set, Cocktail Tables & Bar Stools: Panacea Collective

Photographer: Riley Glenn

The Great Hall

Every Ma Maison wedding uses the Great Hall so showing how it would make a beautiful reception space was a must. Unique Design and Events set the backdrop with their beyond gorgeous draping along the back wall and down the sides. The Great Hall has so many different options when it comes to draping, we decided on a nice ivory with a criss cross pattern along the back wall and curtains along the side.

The room was set much like a typical reception, with the DJ up front behind Ma Maison’s white facade and up on their stage for a bit of extra impact. Ma Maison’s black and white dance floor took front and center in a diamond shape with a head table and rounds behind set for an intimate reception. Premier Entertainment paired up with Sienna Strings for a DJ and electric violin duo which always puts a smile on our faces.

We went with an elegant yet neutral design for the tables with a gorgeous floral pattern linen that we just fell in love with. Keeping with the classic elegant feeling we stayed with ivory plates with a scalloped edge, and ivory pearl flatware to add just a little bit more. Wild Bunches provided some color with a springtime palette of pink, coral, and yellow that tied in with the menu and place cards from 26 Pressed.

Vestals Catering had some delicious stations for guests to sample and Alba Artisan Bakery had a gorgeous cake displayed in its signature Ma Maison location, and so many beautiful mini desserts that were almost too pretty to eat. We also used the bridal suite and groom’s ready room to showcase some additional vendors like hair and makeup, babysitting, mobile massage and ATX Classic Cars welcomed guests with one of their vintage getaway cars as they arrived.

Cast of Great Hall Vendors

Baker: Alba Artisan Bakery

Babysitting: Jovie Care

Catering & Bartending: Vestals Catering

DJ: Premier Entertainment

Draping: Unique Design & Events

Florist: Wild Bunches Floral

Hair & Makeup: Mistique Makeup

Ice Sculpture: Full Spectrum Ice

Lodging: The Liney Moon

Lodging: Sleep Inn Dripping Springs

Massage: Live Love Relax

Musician: Sienna String Quartet

Photographer: Mylah Renae

Rentals: Premiere Events

Transportation: Your Day Charters

Vintage Car: ATX Classic Cars

The Green Cathedral

You might be wondering, what is the Green Cathedral, well, its what most people call “the birdcage” and to us its the pièce de résistance of Ma Maison! With its minty green color and open lawn visible as you enter, we really wanted to show it off. While it is often used for ceremonies, we changed things up a bit and had it set for an intimate rehearsal dinner for 18 guests. The table was set with spring in mind, with soft velvet linens, whimsical pastel florals, and quite possibly one of my favorite place settings ever. Clear ghost chairs and oatmeal colored linens kept a neutral background to make the tabletop to tableside florals from Sixpence just set the tone. Place settings with amber, sage green, pale pink, and a touch of blue coordinated perfectly to make the table of our dreams.

On the lawn Urban Cowboy served fancy versions of comfort food as appetizers along with an agua fresca that was the talk of the day. We continued the pastel colors and soft velvets with a lounge set that just made you want to sit down and relax and scattered cocktails for guests to place their drinks as they took pictures with the softest and cutest alpacas from Sundance Hill Farm. Mother Nature also didn’t want to be left out of this area, and she brought the bees along to enjoy the florals (but luckily leave the guests alone)!

Cast of Green Cathedral Vendors

Alpacas: Sundance Hill Farm

Catering & Bartending: Urban Cowboy

Florist: Sixpence Floral Design

Lounge Set & Ghost Chairs: Panacea Collective

Photographer: John Winters Photography

Rentals: Premiere Events

It was a beautiful event and we so enjoyed co-planning with Jennifer and showing off all that Karen’s beautiful venue can provide. Working with so many amazing vendors is always a pleasure and honor and we can’t wait to work with them again!

Chelsi + Justin's Sunset Coffee Building Wedding | Houston Wedding Designer + Planner

It might be winter right now, but that doesn’t mean we cant look ahead to the spring and summer we know is quickly approaching, and Chelsi & Justin’s wedding is just the one to bring us some happy vibes. We were hired just a couple months out to help Chelsi and her mother bring all the details together and help with the overall design. Chelsi most certainly had a vision, but it was a bit too wide and was a little overwhelming, but we were so excited to help.

They had chosen the Sunset Coffee Building in Houston, which is an office building by day and event venue by night (and weekends of course). It has 4 stories of space; two ground level crushed gravel areas plus what could be best described as a huge empty concrete basement, the main level industrial space, a 3rd level of offices (and staging areas for the couple) and a rooftop ceremony location that is just amazing. Having so many spaces to design, and the industrial feel mixed with Chelsi’s whimsical florals was just something out of our dreams and we had so much fun working with them to bring their summer wedding to life!

They got ready at the Hotel ICON to go right along with Chelsi’s vision. I am pretty sure she was just as excited about getting photos taken in this beautiful hotel as she was at the wedding. The clawfoot tub, tiled floor, arches, and touches of green were all part of the overall feeling.

She choose to have a small wedding party but wanted to include her close friends in the experience as well. To keep the excitement to a minimum, they joined her later in the afternoon for a first look that was hands down the best we have ever seen. Since they hadn’t been with her all morning the reaction was so much better and we will never tire of seeing these pictures. She also included a first look with Justin’s mother, and her face when she walked in the door is just priceless.

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We can’t forget Justin in all this, and much like Chelsi, he had some beautiful moments as well. There wasn’t a dry eye during his first look with his parents, or when his mother gave him a wedding day gift to complete his look for the day.

After Chelsi had a final group prayer with her girls, everyone was off to the ceremony to get these two lovebirds married!

As guests arrived at the Sunset Coffee Building they went up to the rooftop for the evening ceremony. Not going to lie, it was HOT (it was late June) but they had some cover while waiting and had fans and water to help keep them cool.

Flora + Fauna did an amazing job with the florals, giving Chelsi that whimsical feel while still keeping it elegant and bringing in the springs tones she wanted, especially orange. The circular arch overlooking the skyline surrounded by ghost chairs was the perfect modern vision Chelsi had been dreaming of.

Religion and family was a very important part of their day, so they add some extra elements like communion to their ceremony, and made sure parents and family were included. Their friends Albert and Candace Rogers provided the music that played as they became husband and wife.

Cocktail hour was on the ground level patio with fans and Scoop Ice Cream in custom bowls so everyone could cool down and enjoy a the beautiful summer day.

While guests enjoyed their ice cream the bride and groom took the opportunity to take photos in the many areas around the building. Photographer Phylicia Willis was flown in from Washington DC and braved the heat to get some of the most beautiful portraits ever. Just going to apologize up front for the amount we are sharing because we just couldn’t narrow it down. Not only was she amazing, but Chelsi and Justin are just the cutest couple ever and the love they share together just shines through.

The dinner and dancing portion of the celebration was inside the main level’s event space. Very industrial with an open ceiling, exposed wall elements, and a very unfinished floor meshed perfectly with the soft decor. With rentals coming from four different companies it was a lot to pull together, but the end result speaks for itself. Even with all the beautiful centerpieces and place settings, Chelsi’s favorite piece was the floral chandelier over the dance floor, and we have to agree that it was perfection.

Once portraits were done it was time to get this night going! The reception started off with the special dances and we were loving them. Chelsi and her dad had so much fun on the dance floor and Justin’s mom had to fight back the tears during their dance. As a delicious buffet dinner got underway the happy couple danced to each table for a fun group shot that we know they will always treasure. As the guests enjoyed their time visiting and celebrating Chelsi and Justin took some time to sit back at their sweethearts table and take it all in.

After dinner close friends of the couple gave a toast and the bride and groom said a few words of thanks to everyone, but especially their families. Then it was time for the cake cutting, which Chelsi’s mom was very much looking forward to. She has so many memories of welcoming guests into her home and serving them and she wanted to do the same for this special day. She brought along a cute apron and all the supplies needed so she could cut and serve all the guests the wedding cake for her daughter. Cutting a wedding cake isn’t the prettiest (or easiest) thing, but she was ready for the challenge.

I bet you know what is coming, its dancing time! The DJs of The Signature Eventx know how to keep a party going, they were on the dance floor right along with all the guests. As the night went on Chelsi changed into her party dress and blue shoes and it was all fun from that point on.

As the guests went outside to grab their sparklers, the new Mr & Mrs Williams took some time for photos under their neon sign, and their private last dance. They said goodbye to their guests through a sparkler tunnel and took off into the night into a departure car rented just to match everything else!

It was a pleasure being part of your day, and we wish you a happily ever after Chelsi & Justin!!

Cast of Houston Wedding Vendors

Venue: Sunset Coffee Building

Caterer: Cayden’s Cuisine

Photography: Phylicia Willis Media

Videography: The Winning Brand

Floral: Flora + Fauna

DJ: The Signature Eventx

Rentals: Premiere Events + What’s the Occasion + Hostess Haven

Chairs: Elegant Chairs & More

Ceremony Musicians: Candace & Albert Rogers

Cake: Cakes by Gina

Beauty: Simple Beauty Artistry

Bridal Hair: Nyoka Gregory Beauty

Guestbook Phone: After the Tone

Ice Cream Cart: Scoop Craft Creamery (now Cosmic Ice Cream Co)

Hotel: Hotel ICON

Bridal Gown: Essense of Australia

Groom’s Suit: Hawes & Curtis

Kate + Victor's Camp Lucy Wedding | Austin Wedding Designer + Full Service Planner

One year ago today Kate & Victor, quite possibly two of the sweetest people in the universe, got married in a beautifully elegant Camp Lucy wedding. After working with Kate for over a year, it was a bittersweet weekend because she really is the sweetest and we knew we would miss her. When we first “met” it was via zoom as she was teaching in Thailand and we didn’t get to meet in person until many months later when we also got to meet her mother and incredible grandmother too. We didn’t get to meet Victor until the wedding weekend, as he was occupied serving in the Navy, but the moment we met him we could tell they were the perfect pair!

We got the honor of not only helping plan every element of their wedding, but also their rehearsal dinner and post wedding brunch, all held at Camp Lucy. We truly felt like part of their family after spending the three day holiday weekend with them, and even more so when we were behind them on our way back into Austin after the brunch on Sunday :)

Kate went with classic, timeless, and elegance for her wedding day. White flowers and greenery were accented with touches of bridal blue and gold. Her letterpress invitations with a custom monogram and blue floral envelope inserts were gorgeous, and just felt so bridal!

She spent the wedding morning in the bridal suite at Sacred Oaks with her besties and sister, getting beautiful by the blush ‘n bangs team. Later in the day mom joined in to help get Kate into her stunning Monique Lhuillier gown and baby blue Badgley Mischka shoes along with her little sister.

Once Kate was ready she had a first look with her dad and little brother. Her dad was full of many emotions during the day, we could find him smiling, laughing, or crying at any point in time. The ceremony site at Sacred Oaks was the perfect backdrop for all the pre-ceremony photos by one of our favorite photographers, Anastasia Strate.

Victor looked so handsome in his Naval dress uniform, and seeing the many different ones was a nice bonus for the day. Family was very important to both of them, so having plenty of time to capture these memories was a must. You could see the love they share with their loved ones, and we especially loved the candid moments with their grandparents.

Kate and Victor chose to do what we loving call “a no look first look”, but in true Kate spirit she cheated a little and got a peek at Victor as they held hands around the bell tower at Sacred Oaks. But lets take a moment to talk about the beauty that was Kate and her bouquet. The mix of white roses, ranunculus, peonies, and hydrangeas complimented the floral lace of her dress perfectly, and the piece of her grandmother’s wedding gown wrapped around the stems was her “something borrowed.”

As guests arrived they were greeted with pre-ceremony champagne before taking their seats under the canopy of oaks on a beautiful almost summer day. The ceremony took place in front of a breathtaking arch of greenery, white florals, and floating glass orbs by Bouquets of Austin, at the end of the candle and aisle lined aisle. The love these two share was evident in their eyes as they said “I do” in front of their closest family and friends.

Camp Lucy has so many beautiful spots for photos and Anastasia didn’t want to miss anything. After getting shots at the altar, the bell tower, and golden hour in the field, the couple was surprised with a blue 1972 Cutlass Supreme convertible from ATX Classic Cars. Kate’s dad wanted to surprise them with a fun car for the end of the night and this blue convertible fit the bill. Not only did they get to use it in the evening, but ATX Classic Cars brought it out earlier just for sunlight photo shoot.

After all the pictures were done and guests were enjoying cocktail hour, Kate and Victor got a chance to sit down and enjoy private dining in the bridal suite. We wanted to give Kate a little surprise of our own and had a keepsake plate/fork set along with 2 Taiwanese pineapple cakes waiting for them. She had previously mentioned a traditional round pineapple cake that is shared between the bride & groom and we wanted to try and get one for her. But with only a brief mention of it, we had little to go by, but Judy Lee of Simon Lee Bakery helped us find a close alternative.

Guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the beautiful Sacred Oaks lawn as the couple took photos. With lawn games, lounge sets, food and drinks, and good company, it flew by! Kate really wanted her adorable dachshund Stella to be at the wedding but decided in the end she might not have been well behaved, so we did the next best thing and had her there in spirit. Keepsake cups and cocktail napkins with Stella’s likeness made guests smile all night long.

Details, details, details. They say details make the day, and this one had so many. Kate’s vision was so much fun to bring to life and we knew it would be a wedding we would love for years to come. With the focus on white, greenery, and candles, we were able to add in touches of gold, bridal blue, velvet, and glassware. Bouquets of Austin delivered with so many flowers you could smell them from outside, and candlelight to provide a romantic glow. The greenery chandelier with hanging glass orbs provided the perfect overhead to the shiny white dance floor that centered the reception. Warm wooden tables and oatmeal velvet lines accented with pale sage napkins on the gold beaded glass chargers with vintage carousel glasses gave each guests an elegant setting for their upcoming meal.

Touches of blue came in with hand deckled menu cards, vintage blue glasses on the head table, a beautiful velvet lounge set, and a velvet linen to showcase the elegant white cake from Simon Lee.

A sword ceremony welcomed the happy couple into the reception before sharing their first dance. After a dual entree plated meal from the amazing chefs at Camp Lucy, they were honored by toasts from the maid of honor (Kate’s sister), the best man (Victor’s brother), Kate’s mother, and Victor’s grandfather. They shared touching dances with their parents and then it was time to party!

Matchmaker Band brought the party with their fun energy and got everyone up and dancing. Kate and Victor stayed together most of the night, but at times we caught Victor being quite the gentleman and dancing with his sisters in law.

The party had to take a slight pause for cake and bouquet toss. The cake cutting was extra special with the military sword cutting, and the bouquet toss was one for the books when the mother of the bride caught the bouquet!!

The night had to come to an end, but Kate and Victor didn’t let that dampen their spirits. Keeping together they enjoyed the night as a pair, and took full advantage of their private last dance before they were whisked away for their happily ever after. They ran through a shower of rose petals before one last surprise from Kate’s dad, driving through a sparkling fountain display from Big Dog Pyro.

It was truly and honor and pleasure working with you both and being part of your day! Happy First Anniversary Mr & Mrs Sands 🤍

Cast of Austin Wedding Vendors

Venue and Caterer: Camp Lucy

Photography: Anastasia Strate

Floral: Bouquets of Austin

Rentals: Premiere Events and Whim Hospitality

Lounge Sets: Bee Lavish Vintage Rental

Dancefloor: Mike’s Dance Floors

Band: Matchmaker Band

Lighting: Altared Weddings

Ceremony Musicians: Terra Vista Strings

Cake: Simon Lee Bakery

Stationery & Day of Signage: Jen Krause Paper Co

Beauty: Blush ‘n Bangs

Pyro: Big Dog Pyro

Departure Car: ATX Classic Cars

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

Weddings to Celebrate: Elaine & Jeff at Congregation Beth Israel and Rice Crystal Ballroom

This was such a fun wedding to plan!  I loved the lively and Kate Spade-inspired color palette of hot pink, turquoise, purple, yellow, and orange and black & white stripe accents.  And I loved planning with this family even more than I loved the bright color palette.  Feast your eyes on the pretty pictures captured by the oh-so-talented Tina Lau of Agape House Studio.  She did an incredible job capturing the feel and emotion of the day, along with all the pretty details.  Enjoy!!

xoxo

The Exceptional Cast of Vendors

Coordination/Decor Design:  Resha Zazueta, Something to Celebrate

Venues:  Congregation Beth Israel & Rice Crystal Ballroom

Photographer:  Tina Lau, Agape House Studio

Videographer:  Luxe Films

Floral/Decor:  Blooming Gallery

Decor Rentals:  Elegant Beginnings, Inc

Cake & Desserts:  Susie's Cakes & Petite Sweets

Ceremony Musicians & Band:  Avalon Music & In10City Band

Lighting:  Bradley David Entertainment

Marquee Letter Rental: Marquee House of Letters

Hair/Makeup:  Blush & Co

Transportation: Transportation Consultants

Weddings to Celebrate: Angela & Drew

I had such an awesome time working with Angela & Drew on their fabulous summer wedding. Enjoy a peek into their special day from these beautiful images captured by Tess J Photography

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{Cast of Vendors}

Church: Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church

Venue: Lakeside Country Club

Coordinator: Something to Celebrate, Lauren Carrillo 

Photography: Tessa J Photography 

Florist: Blooming Gallery

Lighting: Bright Star

Cakes: Frosted Art

Ceremony Music: Encore Strings

Reception Music: Empire 6

Transportation: Sam's Limousines 

Getaway Car: Monarch British Limousines 

Hair & Makeup: Blush & Co. 

Weddings to Celebrate: Ashley & Philip's Wedding at Crystal Ballroom at The Rice

I love this family!  I can't say that enough.  Planning with them was such a pleasure.  It's been four months since their August wedding, and I miss them to pieces.  Enjoy some of the images the ever-talented Adam Nyholt captured.

Happy planning!

And a special thank you to the cast of vendors that made this happen :)

Coordinator:  Something to Celebrate

Venues:  Westminster United Methodist Church & Crystal Ballroom at the Rice

Photographer:  Adam Nyholt

Videographer:  Evoke

Florist and Decor Rentals:  Blooming Gallery

Cakes:  Cakes by Gina

Lighting:  LG Entertainment

Band:  Dry Water Band

Transportation:  The Original Trolley Company & Monarch British Limos

Hair / Makeup:  Blush and Co

Meredith & Matt's Wedding at The Houston Museum of Natural Science

When Meredith & Matt asked me to help coordinate their August wedding, I couldn't have been more thrilled.  Why?  2 awesome people + 1 beautiful church + 1 unique museum, and a couple that embraces the paleo theme = A super fun and unique event to plan.  :)  Enjoy some of the pictures the always amazing Chip Gillespie captured…

xoxo,

Resha

And a huge Thank You! to the Cast of Vendors

Coordinator:  Something to Celebrate, Resha Zazueta

Church:  St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Reception Venue:  The Houston Museum of Natural Science

Photographer:  Chip Gillespie

Videographer:  Video by Robot

Florist:  Last Petal

Rentals:  Elegant Beginnings

Caterer:  Abuso Catering

Bar Service:  City Kitchen

Cakes:  Moeller's Bakery

Reception Music:  Distinctive DJs

Hair / Makeup:  Hilda Kershman

Photo Booth: Complete

Weddings to Celebrate: Anne & Jordan at The Houstonian

Anne & Jordan's beautiful wedding was in June at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and The Houstonian. I absolutely love this family and I am so excited to share these lovely photos captured by the amazing Julie Wilhite of Julie Wilhite Photography.

Cast of Vendors

Church: Memorial Drive Presbyterian 

Venue: The Houstonian 

Coordinator: Something to Celebrate, Lauren Carrillo

Photographer: Julie Wilhite Photography

Florist: Flora Bella Designs

Bride's Cake: Susie's Cakes

Groom's Cake: Cakes by Gina

Reception Music: The Royal Dukes 

Transportation: AFC Transportation 

Hair & Makeup: Trellis Spa 

Courtney & Joel's Wedding at River Oakes Garden Club

Below are some AMAZING photos of Courtney & Joel's big day at River Oaks Garden Club by the incredibly talented Alicia Pyne of Alicia Pyne Photography!

Cast of Vendors

Venue: River Oakes Garden Club

Coordinator: Something to Celebrate

Photographer: Alicia Pyne Photography

Caterer: A Fare Extraordinaire 

Florist: Park Flower, Inc.

Stationery: Papellerie 

Cake: Susie's Cakes

Ceremony & Reception Music: Warren Hood Band 

Weddings to Celebrate: Brittney & Jimmy at Amber Springs

Brittney & Jimmy's gorgeous summer wedding was held at Amber Springs in Montgomery, TX. Working with Brittney and her mom Kelly on this special day was an absolute treat. They truly are the sweetest people I have ever met. The Amber Springs ballroom was beautifully transformed by florals from Simply Charming Flowers and rentals from Aztec. One of my favorite details was their sweet stationery suite from the always amazing Invitation Solutions. Below are some pretty photos from Ashley Gillen Photography.

Cast Of Vendors

Venue: Amber Springs

Coordinator: Something to Celebrate

Photographer: Ashley Gillen Photography 

Videographer: CH Cinematography 

Caterer: Darrel's Catering 

Cakes: Who Made the Cake

Florist: Simply Charming Flowers

Rentals: Aztec

Ceremony Music: Divisi Strings

Reception Music: Jonny Black Productions

Transportation: AFC Transportation 

Makeup: Blush and Company

Stationery: Invitation Solutions

Something to Buzz About: The Knot, Texas Magazine Feature | Houston Wedding Planners

I loved helping Lynn and Charles' plan their beautiful "enchanted garden" themed wedding…and I am thrilled to announce that it is featured in the latest edition of The Knot, Texas.  Special thanks to Kenny Kim, The Blooming Gallery, Elegant Beginnings, and the rest of the incredible vendor team who helped make their wedding the wedding of their dreams.

xoxo,

Weddings to Celebrate: Shannon & Thomas at The Hyatt Regency Houston | Houston Wedding Coordinator

It was an absolute pleasure to coordinate Shannon & Thomas' July wedding at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and The Hyatt Regency. Below are some beautiful images from Eleisha of Eleisha Ensign Photography.

Cast of Vendors

Church: Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Venue: The Hyatt Regency

Coordinator: Something to Celebrate

Photographer: Eleisha Ensign Photography

Videographer: 1 Cinema Productions

Florist: Flowers & Company

Cakes: Edible Designs by Jessie

Rentals: Elegant Beginnings

Ceremony Music: Essential Harp

Cocktail Hour Music: Mariachi Mexico 85

DJ, Lighting & Photo booth: Jonny Black Productions

Transportation: Ace Limousine

Makeup: Blush and Company 

Weddings to Celebrate: Christina & Philip at St. Luke's Methodist and Crystal Ballroom | Houston Wedding Planners

Christina and Philip were married this past June in a beautiful ceremony at St. Luke's Methodist Church.  The reception was at the always amazing Crystal Ballroom.  Here are a few of my favorite pictures, captured by the incredibly talented Craig Davis.  Enjoy!!

xoxo

Fabulous Cast of Vendors

Venues / Caterer:  St. Luke's Methodist Church / Crystal Ballroom at the Rice

Planner:  Something to Celebrate

Photographer:  Studio 563

Videographer:  MIA Video Productions

Florist / Decor:  Plants N Petals

Lighting:  LG Entertainment

Ceremony Music: Avalon Music

Reception Music:  Mid City Players

Cakes:  Edible Designs by Jessie

Weddings to Celebrate: Karen & Darryl at First Evangelical Lutheran and Heights Theater | Houston Wedding Coordinator

I can't say enough good things about Karen, Darryl and their family.  Planning with them was so fun, and I miss them terribly.  Feast your eyes on some of the sweet pictures taken by the talented Alyse French  :)

xoxo

Cast of Vendors

Venues:  First Evangelical Lutheran Church / Heights Theater

Coordinator:  Something to Celebrate, Resha Zazueta

Photographer:  Alyse French Photography

Videographer:  Brittan Pittman

Florals / Decor:  Last Petal

Rentals:  Elegant Beginnings

DJ / Lighting:  PRP Entertainment, Brad

Ceremony Music:  Avalon Music

Catering:  BB's Cafe

Cakes:  Cakes by Gina

Stationery:  Tangerine Paper Source

Something to Buzz About: Style Me Pretty features the Houston wedding we planned for Janet and Keith

Janet & Keith's Houston wedding is featured on Style Me Pretty today.  Yay!!!  I don't think they could have picked a better couple to celebrate :)  Click here to read the article and see all of the pretty pictures from Heather Curiel.

Photo by the exceptionally talented Heather Curiel.  :)

xoxo

Weddings to Celebrate: Janet & Keith's Video | Houston Wedding Planning

Janet shared her super cute video with me recently.  I couldn't resist sharing it with you guys.  Click here to see the video.

Photo courtesy of Heather Curiel Photography

xoxo

Weddings to Celebrate: Lynn & Charles, Part 2 | Houston Wedding Planning and Design

The wonderful Kenny Kim sent me more of his detail shots from Lynn & Charles' wedding, and I couldn't resist posting some of them for you.  Feast your eyes on this awesomeness!!!

Everyone is watching the Maid-of-Honor's toast - via recording.  She was out-of-the-country and her flight was cancelled at the last minute.

I can't tell you again, how much fun it was to help with the decor and planning for this awesome couple.  It was definitely one for the books!

xoxo,

Weddings to Celebrate: Shannon & Dustin, Brookwood Community | Houston Wedding Planning

Shannon and Dustin had their beautiful July wedding at Brookwood Community. This sweet couples  day was full of so much love and fun. I absolutely loved Shannon's choice of bright colored flowers for the reception, they looked so gorgeous against Blooming Gallery's champagne confetti linens. Below are some images captured by Alison Carlino of Carlino's Photography.

Shannon & Dustin- It was an absolute pleasure working with you! I wish you a lifetime full of happiness :)

Cast of Vendors

Venue & Caterer: Brookwood Community

Planner: Something to Celebrate, Lauren Carrillo

Florist & Linens: Blooming Gallery

Photographer: Carlino's Photography, Alison Carlino

Videographer: A&A

DJ: DJ's Unlimited

Cake: Sweet Delights Wedding Cakes

Transportation: SLL Transportation

Weddings to Celebrate: Christie & Patrick, Mercury Hall | Austin Wedding Planner

Christie and Patrick had the most cheerful, fun wedding! The bright color palette and fun chevron pattern were perfect in the white space of Mercury Hall. The couple chose to do a small plates dinner that freed the guests to focus on conversation and allowed them to enjoy the indoor and outdoor spaces of the venue. Christie worked hard to incorporate special elements such as banners in the yellow and white palette and a hand-made backdrop for the photobooth that made the day feel personal. Then the dancing started...this crowd likes to jam! I love it when people have a good time:)

Christie and Patrick, it was so much fun working with y'all and I wish you many days of happiness ahead!

--Katie

Aren't these flowers happiness-making?

Cast of Vendors:

Coordination: Katie Netherton, Something to Celebrate

Catering: Royal Fig

Florist: Last Petal

Cake: Michelle's Patisserie

Photographer: Kathryn Krueger

Videographer: Crescent Video

DJ: Altared Weddings

Rentals: Premiere and Marquee

Lighting: Atomic Picnic