Weddings to Celebrate: Jenny & Eric at Pecan Grove by The Salt Lick

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I  am beyond excited to share Jenny & Eric's beautiful photos from Philip Thomas Photography. I had such a wonderful time working with them and their AMAZING families!

Cast of Vendors

Venue: Pecan Grove at Salt Lick

Coordinator: Something to Celebrate, Lauren Carrillo

Photographer: Philip Thomas Photography

Florist: Blackbird Floral 

Lighting: FILO Productions 

Cakes: Three Brother's Bakery 

Ceremony Music: Bottom Dollar String Band 

Reception Music: Hot Sauce Band 

Transportation: R&R Limousine 

Hair: Blo Domain 

Makeup: Rae Cosmetics 

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

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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

Sneak Peek: Lauren and Oliver at The Driskill

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Last weekend I had the honor of coordinating Lauren and Oliver's wedding, which included some of the nicest people I've ever had the privilege of working with. We have the best clients, and our clients have the greatest friends and families! I can't wait to share all of the details with you, but in the meantime here's a sneak peek from the fabulous Jennifer Jones of Luxe Photography.

xoxo,

Jessica

Weddings to Celebrate: Anne & Jordan at The Houstonian

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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 

Weddings to Celebrate: Megan & Matt at Chateau Cocomar Houston

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Megan & Matt were married at the extraordinary Chateau Cocomar in September.  Though there were rainstorms all day, the weather never dampened this couple's mood or party.  It was such a sweet night, and I'm honored to have coordinated everything for them.  Enjoy some of the beautiful pictures captured by Dana Fernandez.

Happy planning!!

The Wonderful Cast of Vendors

Coordinator:  Something to Celebrate

Venue:  Chateau Cocomar

Photographer:  Dana Fernandez

Videographer:  MIA Video Production

Florist / Decor:  Blooming Gallery

Lighting / DJ:  LG Entertainment

Chargers:  Elegant Beginnings

Caterer:  Cafe Natalie

Cakes:  Cakes by Gina

Vintage Bentley:  Monarch British Limos

Weddings To Celebrate: Michelle & Galen at the Houston Museum of Natural Science

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I was so excited for this wedding at the Houston Museum of Natural Science! The venue was perfect for this beautiful couple who wanted to show their guests a good time!

Michelle and Galen were so much fun to work with and I wish them nothing but happiness as they start their lives together. Take a look at the fantastic photos Lori of Savvy Couture Photography captured of the evening. Such a fun evening!

Weddings to Celebrate: Courtney & Lee at the Cohen House

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Below are some beautiful photos of Courtney & Lee's April wedding at the Cohen House captured by the AMAZING Julie Wilhite. 

Cast of Vendors

Venue: Cohen House

Coordinator: Something to Celebrate

Photographer: Julie Wilhite Photography

Videographer: Sculpting With Time Productions

Florist: Blooming Gallery

Cakes: Cakes by Gina

Ceremony Music: Divisi Strings

Reception Music & Lighting: Jonny Black Productions

Transportations: AFC Transportation

Hair & Makeup: Blush and Co. 

Weddings to Celebrate: Meaghan & Cletus, Private Residence

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This beautiful outdoor wedding in May, set at the home of the groom's grandmother, was one for the books.  I hope you enjoy the pictures the incredibly talented Julie Wilhite captured.  If you don't know her, you need to.  She is amazing.  :)

Happy planning!

Exceptional Cast of Vendors:

Wedding Planning:  Something to Celebrate

Photographer:  Julie Wilhite

Floral & Decor Rentals:  Last Petal

Tent / Dancefloor & Decor Rentals:  Shelly Bounds

Tables / Chairs / Linen Rentals:  Elegant Beginnings

Caterer:  BBs Cafe

Cakes / Desserts:  Three Brothers Bakery

DJ:  LG Entertainment

Good as Gold

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We're always looking for fun details that are on trend without being trendy.

Gold has been on everyone's radar over the last several years but we're starting to see it pop up in some fresh and unexpected places.

Gone are the days of faux pas, gold lame bridesmaids dresses! Brides now have fun and flirty options for their best ladies. Doesn't this group of girls look amazing!

via Elizabeth Anne Designs

Another fun place gold is popping up is on cakes! Sophisticated glamour with a touch of whimsy...my own holy grail! How fun would this be at your best friend's bachelorette party or wedding shower?!

Venues to Celebrate :: Red Corral Ranch, Wimberley, TX

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One of our favorite hill country wedding locations is the Red Corral Ranch in Wimberley. This beautiful and versatile property boasts of many great options for your ceremony setting, from a gorgeously manicured lawn to a wooden labyrinth, all under a canopy of oaks - wedding ceremonies at Red Corral Ranch are stunning. The ranch hosts well-maintained cabins and cottages complete with stocked kitchens, accommodating more than 20 guests overnight.  The big red barn is the perfect spot for the wedding reception, and there are additional options as well, depending on your number of guests (like Celebration Hall!). Above all, not only is the ranch a breath-taking place to get married, but every person that works there is an absolute delight - you'll love your experience at Red Corral Ranch, from start to finish.

Check out some of our favorite Something To Celebrate weddings at Red Corral Ranch here.

Ann & Adrian's Wedding at The Houstonian

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I can not say enough good things about Ann, Adrian, and their families.  What a great group of people. What a great, loving and supportive network they have around them.  And what a sweet May evening.  I hope you enjoy the pictures the always exceptional Julie Wilhite captured :)

xoxo

Exceptional Cast of Vendors:

Day-of Coordinator:  Something to Celebrate

Venue & Catering:  The Houstonian

Photographer:  Julie Wilhite

Videographer:  Evoke

Florist:  Last Petal

Rentals:  Elegant Beginnings

Ceremony Music:  Avalon Music

DJ & Lighting:  LG Entertainment

Cakes:  Susie's Cakes

Angie & Todd's Wedding at The Houstonian

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I am so excited to share these beautiful photos of this incredibly sweet couple. Morgan Lynn Photography truly knocked it out of the park {as always}!

Cast of Vendors

Venue: The Houstonian 

Coordinator: Something to Celebrate

Photographer: Morgan Lynn Photography 

Videographer: Cimo Productions 

Florist/Rentals: Plants n' Petals

Bride's Cake: Susie's Cakes

Groom's Cake: Village Bakery 

Ceremony Music: Dave Zeger Entertainment

Reception Music: Matchmaker

How to Keep Rain from Ruining Your Wedding Day

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When we dream of our wedding day as little girls, we never dream it will be set in the middle of a rainstorm, thunderstorm or worse (here in Houston, hurricanes and tropical storms are a possibility several months out of the year).  However, now that you are engaged, this is something you must consider.  Don't make the mistake of being an ostrich (by sticking your head in the sand) when it comes to increment weather.  It happens!  And it does NOT have to ruin your day.  Here is how...

  1. Before you ever select a venue for your ceremony / reception, ask yourself one very important question:  How would I feel if it rains on my wedding day?  If the answer to that question is, "NOOOO!  It can't rain!" … choose an indoor venue.  In fact, if on a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being "NO!"), you are a 6 or above … choose an indoor venue.  Rain is not something that can be controlled (and judging from the typical weatherman, it's not something that can be well-predicted either).  If that uncontrollable element would ruin your day, remove it from the equation by selecting an indoor space.  

  2. If you are a 5 or below on the scale above, then you could likely choose a venue with an outdoor event option.  However, make certain that you have a "Plan B" in place.And make sure you are completely comfortable with that Plan B.  If you are not comfortable with the venue's rain option … don't choose that venue.  

  3. Once you have selected a venue and are comfortable with the rain option it has, keep that Plan B in mind during the planning process.  Will the decor you selected work if it rains?  Will the musicians you selected be okay if it rains?  How do the photographers you interview feel about rain?    These questions don't need to be at the forefront of your thoughts.  However, they should be asked and you should be comfortable with the answers before hiring the vendor.  

  4. If you are hosting your wedding in a city / state were severe weather could occur (hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc.), purchase an insurance policy.  Many companies (including your homeowners insurance) can write one-time policies that cover weddings.  

  5. Enjoy the day, regardless of the weather.  Embrace it!!  Overcast clouds can often make for the best outdoor picture lighting.  Fun boots, umbrellas and a smile add to those pictures as well.  (Here is a great example of a rainy-day wedding that turned out beautifully.  It was a wedding I coordinated a couple of years ago, and it was published in Style Me Pretty soon after.)  Google "rainy day wedding" and you'll find lots of beautiful images to help ease your worry.  :)

Happy planning!!

Picture taken by Jessica Moore, with her iPhone during an unexpectedly rainy ceremony.  :)

Wild & Free

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When I started working with Something To Celebrate, I thought that this would be an outlet for me to enjoy beautiful things and live vicariously through my clients. In reality, y'alls weddings make me want to have several more of my own! New trends always speak to my multiple personalities and wedding flowers are are at the top of my list right now.

I have recently become obsessed with large bridal bouquets that are a bit wild and undone, full of bright colors, and look like they belong to a bride that I need to be friends with. These are some of my favorite bouquets floating around the internet and they just make me smile :)

These first two are from a local vendor, The Moss & Rose. Lucky for me, Jody has floral workshops and popup shops throughout the year so I have a chance to enjoy her beautiful work and don't even have to be a bride! (Husbands, take note!)

I'm not sure who the florist is for this one, but I sure wish I was invited to this wedding! So romantic.

seen on this blog and photographed by Jen Huang

I don't even know what type of flower this is, but isn't that the most perfect shade of peachy-pink?! Beautiful work by Poppies & Posies on the east coast.

This next one is high on 'frequently viewed' list. I have followed Benfield Photography out of Arkansas for years and his best friend recently got married. This is a borrowed Instagram photo of Pigmint's amazing work. I can't wait to see the professional photos!

Now let's all pretend we can frolic through fields and create our own beautiful bouquets this weekend!

Courtney & Joel's Wedding at River Oakes Garden Club

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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 

Stefanie & Eli's Wedding at Rice Chapel and The Cohen House

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I recently received pictures from the fabulous Morgan Lynn of Stefanie & Eli's pretty spring wedding on the campus of Rice University (Chapel & Cohen House).  I was hired to act as their day-of coordinator, and boy was it a fun night!  I hope you enjoy looking through them as much as I did :)

xoxo

The Cast of Vendors:

Coordinator:  Something to Celebrate

Venues / Catering:  Rice Chapel & The Cohen House

Photographer:  Morgan Lynn Photography

Videographer:  Mark Morarie

Florist:  Stem's Custom Floral

Lighting: Intelligent Lighting

Cakes:  World Catering

Band:  Fried Ice Cream

Taco Truck (late night snack): Carino Taco Truck