Congratulations Matt and Chrissy

This wedding reception was beautiful, elegant, and fun! When the guests arrived, they were greeted with our custom gold welcome mirror. For the message-in-a-bottle guest book (the reception had a slight beach theme since the couple got married on the beach), the guests signed small sheets of paper, rolled them up, put gold rings around the rolls, and dropped them in a bottle. They then found their table assignments on another gold sign.

The colors of the wedding were dusty blue, gold, white and ivory. The tables had floor-length white cloths topped by gold chargers. At the center of each charger was a dusty blue napkin in a gold ring. The centerpieces varied between three styles: tall vases with arrangements of white hydrangea, low vases with white hydrangeas, and a trio of vases holding candles. Around each centerpiece there were seashells with the guest’s names on them. To give the room a gorgeous glow, we had our amber uplights shining up the pillars. The effect was awesome!

For a personal touch, we had a GOBO monogram projecting the couple’s names and wedding date on the wall. That made for a great photo spot! We also had our photo booth there, so the guests could take a lot of fun pictures.

The delicious cakes were quickly eaten by the guests. Chrissy’s three-tiered, stacked, white cake had elegant white designs on each tier and the whole thing was accented by white flowers. Both Chrissy and Matt’s cakes were on gold stands, to match the wedding colors.

In lieu of a bouquet or garter toss, this couple opted to throw souvenir Galveston t-shirts and stuffed animals. We called all the guest to the floor, gave Matt and Chrissy a count of three and they began tossing goodies The guests were jumping to catch something and it was so funny! After those were all tossed, the newlyweds tossed out glow sticks and glow rings. That really cranked up the dancing and our dance lights added to the party!

To give the guests another special treat, there was a late-night snack of Taco Cabana breakfast tacos. Those were a hit! When the night came to a close, everyone joined in for a fun last dance before the newlyweds bid their guests farewell.  Congratulations Matt and Chrissy, it was a pleasure being part of your wedding!

Vendors:
Venue: The Artisan Galveston
Photography: C. Baron Photography
Catering, Cakes, Linens, Flowers: Carriage Caterers

Congratulations Brad and LeighAnna

We had such fun with this wonderful couple at their wedding reception! Their colors were navy and dusty rose, and they did a great job of pulling them together. The tables had floor-length white cloths, centerpieces of tea pots holding white and dusty rose flowers, and teacups with candles, all sitting on navy fabric. The guest’s rose-colored dinner napkins were folded into the shape of a rose. The place settings also had rose-colored menu cards. To tie in with the wedding colors, we had our uplights around the room, giving off an elegant blue glow.

The guests arrived to find a dusty rose-colored sign welcoming them, a photo booth for fun pictures, and a boxwood greenery wall holding table assignments. For the guest book, guests took their picture with a Polaroid camera, put the picture in the book, and signed next to it.

LeighAnna’s four-tiered, stacked, white cake was so pretty! It had white and rose-colored flowers accenting the tiers, with subtle green foliage designs in the frosting. Brad’s two-tiered groom’s cake was for his hobby: playing the guitar. The cake was dark blue with silver music notes cascading down the front and an edible guitar on the top. It was cool!

When it came time to dance, this crowd loved everything from oldies to country to pop. They were dancing all night long, singing along and having a blast! Our dance floor lighting added to the party feel.

Later, we stopped for the garter removal and toss and called all the gentlemen to the dance floor. But, as a surprise, instead of tossing the garter, Brad tossed a t-shirt. We then called everyone in the room to the dance floor, LeighAnna joined Brad, and they tossed at least 20 t-shirts to the guests. Everyone was jumping to catch one and it was so funny! The shirts had the couple’s photo on the front and half the lucky catchers put the t-shirts on for the rest of the reception.

When the night ended and the guests finished the last dance, the newlyweds stayed to share a private last dance together. Then, they made their exit through a shower of bubbles, climbed into a restored, 1960 pink Cadillac and headed off to their new life as a married couple. Congratulations Brad and LeighAnna and enjoy your honeymoon cruise!

Vendors:
Venue: Hilton NASA Clear Lake
Photography: Bryan Anderson Photography
Videography: Manigold Multimedia
Cakes: Cakes by Jula

Congratulations Ryan and Rachael

This wedding was held at one of our favorite historic venues in Galveston. The colors were burgundy and navy and the couple did a great job carrying them throughout the wedding. The outdoor ceremony was held in the gazebo, in front of an elegant draping of burgundy and navy fabric. Rachael was stunning in her strapless, lace dress, delicate floral headpiece and long lace trimmed veil. The bridal party wore burgundy floor-length dresses while the groomsmen wore navy tuxes. All of the flowers were a combination of burgundy, navy and off-white colors.

The guests entered the ballroom to find a unique guest ‘book’. It consisted of fabric squares that the guests signed. Later, Rachael will make them into a quilt. The guest’s dinner tables were so pretty. They alternated between burgundy and navy damask floor-length cloths and were topped by burgundy or navy napkins. A menu card was tucked into each napkin. The centerpieces were a variety of antique lanterns surrounded by flowers and candles. To give the room an elegant glow, we had our pale pink uplights shining up the walls.

The white, two-tiered wedding cake was embellished with pearls and blue and burgundy flowers. The topper had a little bride and groom, accented by matching flowers. For a special treat for the guests, there was a dessert table covered in mini-cupcakes, cookies, mousse, and an assortment of mini-desserts. It was a hit!

Once dancing was underway, LED foam wands and LED fiber wands were passed out to the guests. There was a Hora, where Ryan was lifted up in a chair while guests danced around him. There was a lot of fun dancing! When guests weren’t on the dance floor, they had a great time taking pictures in our photo booth. The newlyweds even brought an enlarged picture of their cat, Potato, and took pictures in the photo booth with it . Too funny!

When the reception ended, the newlyweds ran through well-wishers, climbed into Ryan’s truck, and headed off. Congratulations Rachael and Ryan!

Vendors:
Venue: Ashton Villa
Photography: Courtney Maulding
Catering: Chef Mary Bass

Congratulations Rigo and Destiny

 

This wedding had a dramatic black and gold style in a modern venue, exactly what the couple wanted. The ceremony was held outdoors, in front of a large arch covered in greenery and flowers, accented by an aisle with matching florals. The guests entered the reception to find our gold welcome mirror with Destiny and Rigo’s names and wedding date on it. Their tables had white floor-length linens that were topped with centerpieces of white roses and candles. Each place setting had a gold cup containing a favor and candy.

The three-tiered wedding cake matched the theme, as it was white with gold and black accents. The front had a gold edible emblem with the couple’s initials on it. It was so pretty! The newlyweds shared their first dance in the clouds, while cold sparks lit up the reception. When Destiny and Rigo made their exit, they ran through a tunnel of guests holding up sparklers. To top off the night, the couple, in their full wedding attire, jumped in the pool. That was hilarious! The newlyweds shared a few more wet dances before heading off to their honeymoon. Congratulations Rigo and Destiny!

Vendors:
Venue: AG Outdoor Venue
Catering: Blessed and Fresh
Cake: Supreme Kakes
Décor: House of Fleur Houston
Officiant: Raphael Whitlow

Congratulations Hayden and Vonnie

 

This wedding had a roaring 20’s, unique feel and the guests really got into it. Vonnie’s dress was a 20’s style ivory slip dress and she wore an amazing 20’s style headband and veil. Most of the guests wore similar attire, with the women in 20’s dresses and feathered headpieces or hats. The guys also got into it, wearing suspenders and hats. The centerpieces and décor matched the theme as well. Each table featured an assortment of vintage accessories, including books, candles, flowers, vases, pearls, you name it. They really came together nicely. Our photo booth even matched, with an art deco style backdrop and photo strips.

During the ceremony there were a few special touches. Vonnie’s father played the ceremony music on his guitar, and the couple did a handfasting. Following the ceremony, there was a receiving line before the guests entered the ballroom. During dancing, we did an Anniversary Dance. The longest married couple in the room was married 34 years, and their advice to Hayden and Vonnie included, “respect each other” and “never go to bed mad.” Sounds like good advice to me!

After a night of fun, dancing, and a private last dance, the newlyweds made their exit through a tunnel of guests waving ribbon wands. It was a perfect night. Congratulations Hayden and Vonnie!

Vendors:
Venue: Garten Verein
Photography & Videography: Courtney LaSalle Photography

Congratulations Daniel and Bailey

This was the most wonderful wedding day with the most wonderful couple! The ceremony started at a beautiful church, with candelabras running down the aisle and candles and floral arrangements at the altar. When the post-ceremony photos were finished, Bailey and Daniel and their wedding party left for the church in a vintage trolley.

When the guests arrived at the reception, they first saw a pretty mirror holding their table assignments. The wedding colors were white and shades of pink, so the tables had white, floor-length cloths and soft pink napkins. The centerpieces were assorted vases with submerged flowers and floating candles nestled among greenery. At each place setting there was a place card and a box of candy. To add to the wedding colors, we had pinkish purple uplights giving the room a flow of color. For a personalized touch, we projected a custom GOBO monogram with Bailey and Daniel’s names and wedding date on it.

Bailey’s delicious wedding cake was three, stacked, white tiers accented with pink and white flowers. Daniel’s groom’s cake was amazing! This couple loves to hike, so the cake looked like Enchanted Rock in Fredericksburg, with two hikers on the top and an edible tent and backpack at the base. Around the cake there were cupcakes decorated to look like little campfires!

This group loved to dance and there were people on the dance floor from the first song to the last. They also took tons of pictures in our photo booth – where they had a great time! After the last dance, the newlyweds shared a private last dance while the guests were outside lining up for the exit. Daniel and Bailey then ran through the guests and headed off in a vintage limousine.  Congratulations!

Vendors:
DJ, Day of Coordination, Uplights, Dance Lights, GOBO Monogram, Photo Booth: Premium Sound
Church: First Lutheran
Reception: Garten Verein
Catering, Linens: Chopin Mon Ami
Photography: The Ramsey's
Videography: Reverent Films
Flowers: Bennett Floral
Trolley: City of Galveston
Limousine: Vintage Limo Service
Cakes: Cakes by Jula
Hair/Makeup: Honey Bee Lovely

Congratulations Adam and Amber

This wedding reception was held months after the couple had a small, private ceremony, but it was still elegant and fun! The guests arrived to see tables with white floor-length cloths. On top were gold chargers and black napkins in gold rings. Each place setting had a black menu card on the charger and a black seating assignment card on the table.

A unique aspect of this reception was the bar. There were actually two bars: one was serving traditional drinks and a separate bar was just for bourbon. All the guests got their drinks served in custom glasses with the newlywed's names on them in gold. The three-tiered, white wedding cake had simple, elegant frosting lines on it, and the topper was a custom statue of the couple and their dog. It really looked like them! Near one bar, there was an elegant ice sculpture with the couple’s last initial on it.

Amber and Adam chose to skip many of the usual reception elements like first dance, parents’ dances, and bouquet and garter. Instead, they really wanted to spend their reception visiting with friends and family and dancing. And that’s exactly what they did. Amber was dancing all night long! After a fun night of dancing, the couple said goodbye to their guests before heading off together. Congratulations Adam and Amber!

Vendors:
Venue: Garten Verein
Photography: Houston Paparazzi
Catering, Cake, Linens: Carriage Caterers