Congratulations Brent and Cara

This Sunday Ceremony and Reception were for the nicest couple. Although the guest list was on the smaller side, the most important people were there. So, it was perfect. The colors for this wedding were eggplant (dark purple) and white. It was so pretty! The tables had white floor length cloths with lavender overlays. The alternating centerpieces had either vases with assorted purple flowers or candles. The white satin chair covers had lavender ties.

Cara wore a gorgeous white strapless gown with eggplant colored sash. In the center of the sash was a beautiful rhinestone brooch. She had her hair in an up-do with a long flowing veil with beaded accents. Her Maid of Honor wore a long, strapless eggplant colored gown. Cara carried a beautiful bouquet of assorted purple flowers, tied with a black ribbon. The Maid of Honor’s bouquet was similar but smaller. Brent and his Groomsmen wore black tuxes, ties, and vests, and had eggplant colored boutonnieres.

After the ceremony and dinner, we were on to the First Dance, Father Daughter Dance, and Mother Son Dance. A heartfelt toast by Cara’s brother followed, and then cake cutting time! The cake was so pretty: three stacked white layers with an edible tree branch running up the front, with purple leaves. It was very elegant.

One thing I loved about this wedding, besides Cara and Brent – they are so nice! – was the kids. There were so many little ones there and they were all so cute. I loved playing with them and watching them dance. And I have to mention the favors. Each guest was given a jar of home-canned grape jelly, made by a friend. Each had a custom label on the front with Cara and Brent’s names, and purple ribbons were tied around the lid. The favors were so cool!

After more fun, dancing, and visiting with friends and family, the night came to a close. Brent and Cara got into their limo and headed off for their honeymoon. Congratulations and enjoy your cruise!

Congratulations Frank and Shannon

The location for this reception was absolutely gorgeous – The Clubhouse at Aliana in Richmond. It was unlike any community clubhouse we’ve ever seen! Soaring ceilings, parquet floor, large fireplaces inside and out, Tuscan-style architecture. It’s beautiful!

The colors for this December wedding were red, black, and white, and they were perfect for the season. The tables had red pin tuck overlays and the black Chivari chairs had black seat pads. Each place setting had a gold charger and the tables had high/low red floral arrangements surrounded by red votive candles. There were beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the venue, from trees to huge nutcrackers (6 feet tall!) to boughs of evergreen with candles.

Shannon was so pretty in her white strapless gown. It was fitted to above the knees, where it widened into a skirt. The elegant dress had gathers on the bodice and a corset back. She carried a beautiful bouquet of red roses wrapped in black ribbon. Her Bridal Party wore black, strapless, satin, knee-length dresses and carried similar, but smaller, bouquets. Frank is in the Marine Corps, so he wore his dress blues. His Groomsmen wore black tuxes with red rose boutonnieres.

After a wonderful dinner, it was time to move on to the toasts and cake cutting. The Bride’s carrot cake featured three, white, stacked layers. Each was accented with a few red roses. And of course, since Frank is in the Marines, they cut the cake with a sword. Then they moved on to the Groom’s ‘cake’. I say ‘cake’ because it wasn’t one at all. It was beautiful glass bowls filled with layers of pudding and crushed Oreo cookies. I think it’s called “Dirt”.

The First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance were followed by the Mother/Son Dance. It was so funny because it was obvious that Frank’s mom didn’t know what we were going to play. I set it up as a beautiful and meaningful song, and then we played The Devil Went Down to Georgia (chosen by Frank and Shannon, of course). It was so funny!

After a bit of dancing, and the reading of a funny poem written by the Groom’s cousin, we did the Newlywed Game. That’s where we ask the Bride and Groom a series of questions and we see if their answers match. It got a lot of laughs and was fun for everyone. Then we were back to more dancing.

Following the Bouquet and Garter (the Garter toss was funny – the guy who caught it was drinking a beer the whole time and never even spilled it!) and a lot more dancing, the night came to a close. Frank and Shannon ran through their guests, jumped in their car, and headed off to their new life together. Congratulations to the Newlyweds!

Venue: The Clubhouse at Aliana
Catering and Cake: Carriage Caterers
Photography: Christine Meeker

Congratulations Eric and Alyssa

This reception was at the Crowne Plaza River Oaks, and the ballroom and staff were great! It was special for us because we DJ’d Alyssa’s brother’s wedding in May. So it was our second wedding with their family, and they’re fun! (And it’s always nice to see one of our past couples).

The colors for this wedding were amethyst (purple) and green. The tables had floor length white table cloths, with candle centerpieces. The chairs had white satin covers with amethyst ties. Each place setting had a favor box wrapped in amethyst tissue tied with a green bow. We had three purple uplights along the main wall of the room, and they really tied together the whole look.

Alyssa wore a gorgeous slim-fitting, white, strapless gown. It had beading accents and flared near the bottom, and was perfect for her figure. She carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses accented with green flowers and had a floral accent on one side of her hair. The whole look was very elegant. Her Bridesmaids wore amethyst below the knee length gowns and carried similar, but smaller, bouquets. Eric looked great in his black tux with black vest and tie and white rose boutonniere. His Groomsmen all wore grey vests and ties.

After the seated meal, it was time for the First Dance, Father/Daughter, and Mother/Son Dance. The toasts came next and the Best Man was hilarious! Then, it was cake cutting time. The Bride’s cake had four, white, stacked tiers. Each has simple, elegant designs, and a white ribbon on the bottom of each. The topper consisted of white edible flowers which matched others that were scattered around the cake. Eric’s cake had three chocolate layers, each accented with greenery and edible designs.

After a bit of dancing, we were on to the Money Dance. This was one of the longer ones we’ve seen and it was a huge hit. The guests pinned the money on the Eric and Alyssa’s clothes (a Filipino tradition) and they were wearing lots money when the dance ended! Following the Bouquet and Garter, lots more dancing to all kinds of music, and an awesome dessert table of assorted pastries, the Newlyweds made their exit through a shower of bubbles.

Congratulations Eric and Alyssa and enjoy your San Diego honeymoon!

Venue: Crowne Plaza River Oaks
Photography: Billie Roche
Video: Tape This Films
Bride's Cake: Cake Affairs
Flowers: Rosewood Flowers

Congratulations Ash and Michelle

This ceremony and reception took us to Rosemary’s Garden, on the west side of Houston. We haven’t been here in a while and loved their remodeled Chapel. It was so pretty! The colors for this wedding were marine (dark navy) and white. The tables had white table cloths and the chairs had white chair covers. The centerpieces had vases with tall calla lilies.

Michelle wore a white A-line gown of soft organza over satin. It had beading on the bodice and a gathered accent to one side. It had a corset back and a pretty bustle. She had the prettiest up-do with a tiara. Her Bridesmaids wore navy cocktail-length dresses with spaghetti straps. Their flowers were gorgeous: white rose bouquets with baby’s breath, and sparkling accents scattered throughout. They were hand tied with ribbon. The two little Flower Girls were so cute in their white dresses with navy sashes. Ash and his Groomsmen wore black tuxes with dark blue/navy vests and ties. They all had white rose boutonnieres to match the Bridesmaids.

After the introduction of the Newlyweds and dinner, it was time for the First Dance. It was so obvious how much this couple loves each other. So sweet! Following that was the Father/Daughter Dance at the same time as the Mother/Son Dance. Then, we were on to the cake cutting and toast. The Bride’s cake was so elegant and pretty. It had three stacked, white tiers, with silver and white ribbon around the bottom of each. Each tier and the top were decorated with white edible flowers. Ash’s cake was chocolate and had the couples’ initials on top. The toast was funny when the Best Man asked all the ladies in the room who had keys to Ash’s house/old apartments, etc to turn them in because he was now a married man. At least twenty women came up and turned in keys. And some men. LOL

Following the Bouquet and Garter, it was party time! The guests at this wedding wanted everything from oldies to hip hop to line dances to country, to everything in between. They were a lot of fun!

Finally, the night came to a close. The Newlyweds bid farewell to their guests, ran though bubbles, and headed off to their new life as a married couple. Congratulations Ash and Michelle!

Venue, food and cake: Rosemary’s Garden
Photography: Herbert Hughes

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

G & K Wedding Entrance Dance

Ferdy, can we get married again so we can do this?

Congratulations Fred and Ritchie

This reception was a celebration for a couple who married eight years ago, but wanted a traditional church wedding mass and reception. The whole day was beautiful! The colors were apple green and brown. The chairs had apple green chair
covers and the centerpieces consisted of hurricane lamps over apple green taper candles.

Ritchie was gorgeous in her white strapless gown. It had beaded embellishments on the bodice and almost had a lace type look on the skirt. She wore a lace bolero jacket over top, which she removed later for dancing. She had her hair in a up do with a pretty embelished hairpiece. Ritchie carried a beautiful bouquet of pale green and white hydrangeas and roses. The Maid of Honor wore a brown strapless, floor-length gown, and carried a bouquet of green hydrangeas and roses. The women Sponsors wore apple green floor-length gowns with matching bolero jackets and carried bouquets similar to the Maid of Honor’s. The Flower Girls were so cute in their apple green dresses with brown sashes. Fred was very handsome in a black tux, white vest and tie, and white boutonniere. His Best Man, as well as the male Sponsors, wore green vests and ties with their black tuxes. The Bible, Ring and Cord bearers were so cute in white tuxes.

After the toasts it was time for the cake cutting. The cake was beautiful! It had four, round, stacked, white tiers, each with a brown scroll design running around each, and there were apple green colored flowers on the top and each layer. After the bouquet and garter (the bouquet catcher’s victory dance was so funny!), it was time to party! This group loved it all from Oldies to Line Dances to Swing to Hip Hop to Eighties to everything in between. They were on the dance floor from the first song to the last.

After two straight hours of dancing, the night came to a close and the happy couple made their exit. Here’s to a lifetime of happiness!

Venue: Hilton Southwest
Photographer: Fashion Folios
Video: In Touch Video
Cake: Cakes Affairs & Culinary Creations
Favors: Bath and Body Works anti-bacterial lotion in apple green favor bags (great idea!)

Congratulations Dan and Carol

This small, family-oriented ceremony and reception were a bit different than our usual, but they were great! They took place in what used to be a restaurant, so it had two levels, and lots of neat décor. There was a built-in dance floor and bar, a pretty fireplace, and plenty of wood paneling. The tables were decorated with purple linens, and high low centerpieces of red, purple, and white flowers.

Carol wore a white floor length dress and carried a bouquet of assorted flowers. Dan was handsome in his tux and red boutonniere. After the ceremony in the adjoining room, the reception took place. Carol and Dan chose to not have any of the traditional formalities. After dinner, it was just family time and fun dancing until the end. We didn’t know what to expect, but this crowd was fun and they all had a great time on the dance floor, singing along as well. They danced to Oldies, 80’s, Disco, Zydeco, Country, Hip Hop, you name it!

As the night wound down, Dan and Carol stayed until end to bid their guests farewell. Congratulations to the Newlyweds and have a great time in New Orleans!

Venue: South Shore Harbour Resort
Flowers: Events n Petals

Congratulations Aaron and Anna

The beautiful sunny day brought us to Casa Mia, the event house at Villa Capri on Clear Lake. Their outside ceremony area is absolutely beautiful, as it’s right on the water with towering trees overhead. The colors for this wedding were black, purple, and silver, and they were so pretty together! The tables had white table cloths, with centerpieces of candles surrounded by purple roses.

Anna was gorgeous in her white, strapless, satin gown with long train. There was heavy beading right at the bust line, which was very pretty. The gown was accented by an elbow-length veil. Anna carried a hand-tied bouquet of purple flowers. Her Bridal Party wore black, satin, knee-length gowns, and carried smaller versions of Anna’s bouquet. Aaron was handsome in his black tux, dark purple vest and tie, and white boutonniere. His Groomsmen wore similar attire but with purple boutonnieres. They all looked great together!

Following dinner, the First Dance, and a bit of open dancing, it was time for the toasts and cake cutting. Anna’s cake had three, round, white, stacked tiers, each accented with black scroll designs and purple edible flowers. Aaron’s cake was a blue Igloo ‘cooler’ filled with Bud Light. It was awesome! After a nice cake cutting with no smashing, it was back to the party.

After the Bouquet and Garter, and plenty more dancing, the night came to an end. These Newlyweds, who obviously adore each other, ran through a shower of petals and jumped in their limo. Congratulations Aaron and Anna, and have a great time on your Las Vegas honeymoon!

Venue: Casa Mia at Villa Capri
Flowers: All That Blooms
Cake: Fiona Bakery
Photography: Edoo Photography

Blog posts now with vendors!

We are now going to add the names of the vendors at the bottom of each event we post. I hope it helps you with your planning!

Congratulations Wilson and Jennifer

This wedding reception took place at Wyndehaven Terrace in Northwest Houston. We love working here because the owners are great and the rooms are beautiful. The colors for the wedding were persimmon (a pretty coral/orange color), champagne, and gold. The tables had white cloths with champagne overlays, and the chairs had white covers with gold ties. The centerpieces alternated between high flowers with candles, and low bud vases with roses. All of them were surrounded by votive candles.

Jennifer was stunning in her long, off-white gown. It was strapless, with beading on the bodice and skirt, and a gorgeous bustle in the back. The skirt had a few long ‘layers’ of lacey looking beading and just sparkled. She wore a pretty veil in her up-do to complete the look. Jennifer carried a beautiful bouquet of roses, hydrangea, and other white flowers, all with crystal accents. Her Bridesmaids wore persimmon colored dresses, and carried bright bouquets of persimmon, orange, fuchsia, and green flowers. Wilson wore a black tux, white vest and tie, all accented by a white boutonniere. His Groomsmen wore the same tux but with black vests and ties, and persimmon colored boutonnieres.

After their entrance and first dance, it was time for dinner. During dinner, they had three different friends come up and sing, one accompanied by her dad playing the guitar, and they were all really good! Then, came the Father/Daughter dance, the Mother/Son dance, and a Grandparents dance. At that point, Wilson changed into a traditional Filipino barong and Jennifer changed into a knee-length champagne colored dress, so they could party!

After a bit of dancing, it was time for the toasts and cake cutting. Jennifer’s cake was so pretty: it had three stacked white layers, with a persimmon band around the bottom of each. The front of the cake had a cherry blossom design with edible gumpaste flowers. Wilson’s cake was cool: it was a football shape, with the Texan’s logo on the front. Then, it was bouquet and garter time. Jennifer gave us all a dance as she got ready to toss the bouquet: she is so funny! Then, Wilson gave Jennifer a dance as he got ready to remove her garter. What a perfect couple! LOL And, oddly enough, it turns out that the bouquet catcher and the garter catcher are a couple. Hmmm…. Are those future wedding bells I hear?

With the formalities done, it was party time until the end. This crowd danced to all types of music from Ballroom waltzes Oldies to Hip Hop to Pop to Country and everything in between. It really was funny when Jennifer got on the mic and sang/rapped to “California Gurls” by Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg. The night came to an end and Wilson and Jennifer ran through a shower of bubbles to their new life together. Congratulations and enjoy your honeymoon cruise!

Congratulations Tony and Sarah

We spent this sunny Sunday afternoon at the Olympia Grill on the Strand in Galveston. It was a smaller room than usual for us, but perfect for this more intimate wedding reception. The ceremony itself took place on the beach, so the colors of navy and pink were a nice complement.

The tables had white table cloths, with pretty sheer overlays. The centerpieces consisted of candles in glass vases, nestled in sand. To add to the décor, we had four hot pink uplights in the room, which added a great touch and emphasized their white and pink Japanese lanterns. There was a full-sized candy bar at each place setting, personalized with Tony and Sarah’s monogram. For fun, there were clear cubes on each table with pictures of the couple from childhood to the present. They also had a cool canvas hanging on the wall for the guests to sign. What a cool wedding keepsake!

Sarah wore an amazing white satin dress: it was strapless, cocktail length, and had ribbon tier accents from the top to the bottom. There were also ribbon flowers and beads embellishing the dress. The dress is hard to explain, but it had a vintage feel to it and it was beautiful! Sarah carried a bouquet of white flowers. Her Bridal Party wore a variety of knee-length navy gowns and carried white and pink bouquets. Tony wore a navy suit, white shirt, and pink tie, while his party wore navy pants, white shirts, and light blue ties. They all wore navy blue Keds. Perfect for an afternoon, beach wedding.

After the Tony and Sarah entered the reception, they went right into their first dance. Then it was dinner time. The guests enjoyed a variety of foods including Greek items like spanokapita and hummus. Following the dinner was the toast. It was one of the funniest toasts we’ve ever heard. The toaster wore a pirate eye patch for half of it (who knows, maybe an inside joke) and he had everyone cracking up. Then, it was time for the cake cutting. Tony and Sarah had a variety of cakes and cupcakes. Sarah’s cake was one single pink layer with a navy band around the bottom. Around that were an assortment of cupcakes, and a gluten free dessert for those who wanted it (and it was very good!). Tony’s cake was solid black with a black Batman symbol on top. Of course, this very fun couple had a great time acting up while doing the cake cutting. They were so funny! To top that off all those desserts, the guests got more sweets for dessert, including bite-sized tres leches, a Greek dessert, and others.

The Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dance was also fun because the parents didn’t know what song they’d be dancing to. They were out on the dance floor with Tony and Sarah, in a classic slow dance position, and then we played Twist and Shout (planned, of course). The guests were cracking up! If you haven’t figured it out by now, this couple was so crazy and funny and you can’t help but have fun just being around them. After the Bouquet and Garter, in which Tony ‘hiked’ the garter to the guys like a football center, it was party time!

When it came to dancing, this group was a blast. They danced to everything and loved it all; singing along, being goofy (in a good way!) and having fun. Sarah even changed into navy Keds with pink laces so she could do the same. The Newlyweds stayed until the end so they could bid farewell to their guests, and then they headed off to their new life. Congratulations you two. We hope you had as much fun as we did, and Tony, we hope to see you acting on another prime time TV show soon!

Congratulations Gilbert and Nina

This beautiful reception took place at the Hotel Derek. The ballroom looked gorgeous with all the draping, uplighting, and specialty lighting. The whole room had a purple/pink/mauve glow. The colors for the wedding were Berry (dark plum) and sugar Plum (mauve pink).

The tables had floor length berry colored table cloths with champagne colored napkins. The champagne chair covers were tied with berry chair ties. The alternating high/low centerpieces had tall vases with floating candles or lower vases with mauve and plum roses. There were votives scattered around each centerpiece. The ballroom looked amazing: there was a white drape across the front of the room, with eight pink uplights shining up from the bottom. There were two lights on the side of the room directing a floral/vine pattern onto the drape. And, we had eight purple uplights glowing upwards along the walls of the room. It was so pretty! If I haven’t said it enough times before, uplights transform a pretty room into a dramatic one!

Nina was so pretty in her white gown. It had an off the shoulder neckline, a fitted bodice, and a full bustled skirt. She carried a bouquet of mauve and plum roses, each accented with crystals. Her bridesmaids each wore a floor-length berry satin gown with a sugar plum colored sash, and carried a similar bouquet. Gilbert was handsome in his black suit, white shirt, pink tie, and white boutonniere. His Groomsmen wore similar attire, but with pink boutonnieres.

After the introductions of the Entourage (meaning the sponsors, wedding party, and parents) the Bride and Groom had their first dance. Then, it was time for dinner and the guests had quite a treat. One of the Groomsmen played guitar and sang, to warm up the crowd, and then Ira Perez (a well known singer and guitar player in Houston) did a set. To make dinner even better, lechon (a traditional Filipino roast pig) was served. You can’t have a party without it!

After dinner, it was cake cutting time. Nina’s cake had four, stacked, square layers, with elegant accents on each, a berry colored band on the bottom of the tiers, and a white bow on top. Gilbert’s cake was a chocolate Texas shape, with the classic UT clock tower on top. Of course, the Newlyweds got a picture of all the UT alumni in the room around the cake. Following that were the Father/Daughter dance, the Mother/Son dance, and then Gilbert danced with his new Mother-in-law while Nina danced with her new Father-in-law. I must say that it is so obvious how much these families enjoy being with each other, love each other, and have so much fun together!

The Bouquet and Garter were unique tonight: the lucky catcher of the bouquet also got a Victoria’s Secret gift card, and the garter catcher got a Best Buy card. You know they loved that! When the dance floor was open, it was party time! This group danced to everything, even Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz, and Swing (and there were some great dancers). Big hits were also line dances, 80’s, Hip Hop, you name it! We also provided our Party Package, where we give the guests props while dancing, like leis, maracas, hats, etc. At one point, Gilbert was dancing with a tiara on his head and a pink feather boa around his neck. Too funny!

There were a few other unique aspects of the night. There was a photo booth with props set up in the hallway and that was a big hit. There was also a candy buffet of three different types of popular Filipino candies. Everyone loved them! The night wound down to a close and the Newlyweds stayed until the end to wish their guests farewell. Congratulations Nina and Gilbert and enjoy your Las Vegas honeymoon!

Congratulations Adam and Powana

This reception took place at the Petroleum Club downtown, which has an amazing view! And, the coordinators there are amazing: you’re in great hands. The colors for this wedding were orange, pink, and green. (Well, Tennessee orange, to be exact. Adam is a huge Tennessee Vols fan so that color had to be included.)

The tables were covered in floor-length pink tablecloths, and the white chair covers had orange ties. The centerpieces consisted of tall vases with river rocks on the bottom, orange rocks above them, and a beautiful orchid on top. They were surrounded by pink, orange, and green votive candles.

Powana was gorgeous her strapless gown. It had a two-tiered skirt, with breaded/lacey accents. She had a long veil with lace accents on the edge and the combination was beautiful. She carried a bouquet of green orchids. Powana’s Bridesmaids wore long gowns of emerald green satin and carried bouquets of orange and pink flowers. Adam was handsome in his black tux, white vest and white tie. His Groomsmen wore black tuxes and black vests, with green ties. Before entering the reception, they changed into orange ties, to honor Tennessee. (Funny thing: Adam loves Tennessee so much that he had us make an announcement that nobody was to tell him the score of the game because was TIVOing at home and didn’t want it ruined.)

Powana and Adam did their first dance after their introduction, and then it was on to dinner. After dinner, it was cake cutting time. The Bride’s cake had three stacked white tiers, the top and bottom one had icing dots on them. A pink satin ribbon band encircled the bottom of each layer. There were gorgeous green orchids that matched Powana’s bouquet, trailing down the tiers. The cake topper featured a Bride in her gown and a Groom in the Marine Dress Blues. Adam’s cake had a Bride and Groom driving away from their wedding on a motorcycle. Very cute!

The toasts came next, and I must comment on one of the toasts. Powana’s father did a speech, and while it was probably the longest one we’ve ever seen (15 minutes or so) it was also one of the funniest, most heartfelt, and loving as well. You could see how much this father and daughter love each other. Her dad was also genuine in his welcoming Adam to the family. Next came the Father/Daughter dance and the Mother/Son dance, and then it was party time!

After the Bouquet Toss and Garter Removal & Toss, and plenty more dancing, the night wound down to an end. Adam and Powana ran through a shower of rose petals and headed off to their new life together. Congratulations and enjoy your Tennessee (where else?) honeymoon!!

Congratulations Stu and Jeanna

This elegant ceremony and reception took place at the Safari Texas Ballroom in Richmond. The ceremony was held at the gazebo outside the Veranda ballroom, and the reception took place inside.

The colors for this wedding were black and white. The tables had white tablecloths over black, with sheer silver overlays on top. There were black chargers and napkins at each place setting, with candle centerpieces. The chairs had white chair covers and black ties. Each guest received a bag of candy tied with black and white ribbon, as well as personalized fans at the ceremony site.

Jeanna was elegant and beautiful in her white chiffon gown. It had simple beading on the bodice and softly fell to a sweep train skirt. Jeanna wore a sheer organza bolero over the gown. It came together perfectly with her beaded hair pin and updo. The Bridesmaids wore floor length gowns with a white halter style bodice and black skirt. They all carried bouquets of white and red flowers, with Jeanna’s having extra lilies. Stu looked great in his black tails with white vest, tie, and boutonniere. His Groomsmen wore black tuxes with black vests and ties, with red boutonnieres.

After dinner, the toasts (very funny!!), the special dances, and some open dancing, it was time for the cake cutting. The Bride’s cake had three stacked, white, round tiers, each with elegant black scroll designs. The Groom’s cake was chocolate with the couples’ initials and a funny cake topper of a Groom trying to run away from the Bride.

Dancing continued, with a Money Dance as well, and the night would down to the end. Jeanna and Stu ran through a shower of bubbles, hoped in their car, and left for their new life and honeymoon in Scotland. Congratulations and have a great honeymoon!

Cool!

A whole wedding ceremony and reception in 35 seconds:

Joy & Will's Wedding Timelapse from Eliza Truitt on Vimeo.

You must watch this!

I think that by now, we've all seen scripted dances and events at weddings, whether in person or on the internet. But this one just blows the rest of them away. Incredible!!

Congratulations Kenny and Erica

This sunny ceremony and reception took place at The Admiral. The ceremony was outside on the patio, which overlooks Clear Lake, and the reception was in the ballroom. The colors for the day were turquoise, teal, navy, and white. They were perfect for a wedding on the water.

The ballroom décor was gorgeous! The tables had white table cloths with turquoise overlays. The high centerpieces consisted of tall white vases filled with white feathers. They were so cool! The low centerpieces consisted of white roses. The chairs had white satin covers with turquoise ties. There were menu cards at each place setting, printed in blue ink, which matched the ceremony programs. The navy napkins tied in with the whole theme. Each guest received a pretty blue gel votive candle with sand and seashells in the bottom. To top it off, there were white and turquoise Japanese lanterns hanging from the ceiling. It was all perfect for a sunny water-view wedding!

Erica was beautiful in her strapless, ivory, fitted gown. It had beaded accents on the bodice with a long train that ended up in a French bustle. Her veil had beaded accents on the edge, which matched her gown. She carried a bouquet of white roses with white feather accents, hand tied with a white ribbon. Erica’s Bridesmaids wore turquoise knee length dresses and carried matching bouquets. Each wore a pretty turquoise feather accent in her hair. After the ceremony, Erica removed her veil and put on a matching white feather hair pin. Kenny and his Groomsmen wore black tuxes, and while his had a white vest and tie, the Groomsmen wore turquoise vests and ties.

After an Italian dinner, the special dances, and guests enjoying an attended coffee bar, it was time for the champagne toast and the cake cutting. The Bride’s cake was beautiful: 3 white, stacked tiers, with an occasional diagonal stripe of navy, turquoise, or teal. There was a simple white rose accent on each layer, with their last name initial on the top. It was really unique and I loved it. Kenny’s cake was amazing! It was a redfish (I think) with a tackle box, and it looked real. Following the toasts and cake cutting, it was party time! This crowd wanted all types of music from Rat Pack to Punk to Rock to 80’s to Hip Hop, and they danced to it all. How fun!

I can’t forget to send a big thanks to the Matron of Honor Kelly and her husband Joey. We did their ceremony and reception four years ago and they recommended us to Erica and Kenny. And, they now have a beautiful little girl in addition to their son. Thanks for the referral!

Finally the night wound down and Erica and Kenny ran through a shower of bubbles to their car. Then, off to their newlywed life and a tour of the California coast. Congratulations!

Congratulations Jonathan and Larissa

This summer reception brought us to Pine Forest Country Club, with its dramatic entryway staircase. The coordinator here, Jeanette, is great: she’s worked here for a long time and really knows what she’s doing.

The colors for this wedding were charcoal grey and dark purple. The tables had soft purple/plum pin tuck linens and the chairs had grey satin chair covers. The high/low centerpieces consisted of purple orchids submersed in water, with lights in the bottom. They were surrounded by candles.

Larissa was beautiful in her off white strapless gown. It was fitted to the hips with a softly flared skirt. The asymmetrically wrapped bodice had beaded embellishments and a corset back. The skirt had a pretty draped bustle in the back. Larissa’s hair was in a beautiful updo with small pearls scattered throughout the back. She carried a hand tied bouquet of purple calla lilies. The Bridesmaids each wore pretty floor-length grey satin gown, with a corset back and beaded accents along the bust line. They carried hand tied bouquets of assorted purple flowers. Jonathan and his Groomsmen matched in their black tuxes, grey vests and ties, and purple boutonnieres.

The dancing started off with the Grand March. If you don’t know what that is, it’s a (usually) Czech tradition where two lines of people follow go around the room, do all kinds of neat things, and end up in a big circle. That’s when the Bride and Groom do their First Dance. That was followed by the Father/Daughter Dance and Mother/Son Dance. The toasts and cake cutting followed, then party time!

The cake was a bit different at this wedding. It was Crave cupcakes, and six different flavors sure to please everyone. Then, after the cake was ‘cut’, there was a yogurt bar opened. You could have vanilla or chocolate, then different toppings. To add to the sugar rush, there was also a candy buffet. The guests loved it all!

After a lot of dancing and the bouquet and garter, then night came to a close. Larissa and Jonathan run through sparklers, jumped in to their limo, and headed off to their new life as a married couple. Congratulations!

Congratulations Tyler and Kristin

This sunny summer day brought us to Garten Verein in Galveston. We’ve played here quite a bit over the years and it’s a favorite of Brides of Grooms for its historic charm. The colors for the day were black, white, and pink, and it was so pretty! The tables had floor length white table cloths with black pin tuck overlays. The chairs had white satin chair covers with black ties. Each place setting had a silver charger with a white napkin in a silver holder. The centerpieces alternated high/medium/low. The high ones were in tall silver candelabras with white hydrangea, fuchsia colored roses, and candles. The medium ones were in beautiful white vases with black damask designs and similar flowers. The low centerpieces had bowls of white and pink flowers. All were surrounded by candles and the whole look was gorgeous!

Kristin wore a beautiful white gown with a beaded bodice and halter style neck. The full skirt of white satin had the prettiest details and small pick ups, and the back bustle had beaded accents on it. She carried a bouquet of white and pink roses tied with a white ribbon. Her Bridesmaids wore a variety of black knee length gowns, and carried bouquets of pink roses. Tyler wore a black tux with white tie and vest, and his Groomsmen wore black vests and ties. They all looked great!

A unique part of this reception was the singers. For the First Dance, Tyler’s dad sang the song, and he was good! Then for the Mother/Son dance, Tyler’s sister sang. He comes from a talented family! The Father/Daughter dance was so sweet: Kristin was crying and I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house. After the special dances and some open dancing, it was time for the toasts and cake cutting. The cake was perfect: three square, stacked, white layers. There was a black ribbon at the bottom of each layer, with pink roses covering the top of the cake and down one corner.

Kristin had said that this crowd loved to dance and party, and she was right! They danced to everything from Spanish to Oldies to Pop/Top 40 to Country. What a fun crowd! But, after a long night of partying, the night came to a close. The Newlyweds stayed until the end to bid farewell to their guests, then left for their new life as a married couple. Congratulations and enjoy your Florida honeymoon!

(Apologies for the quality of the pictures, I left my camera at home and these are from my old cell phone.)