Less is more with Destination Weddings!

A lot of couples are looking at destination weddings for more intimate affairs. When doing a destination wedding, many brides feel the day will be less stressful and more romantic, barefoot next to the gently rolling waves of blue water. This can be a reality, but remember less is more! You already have the atmosphere so don’t stress yourself out over the details. Hire professionals that you can trust and then let them do the worrying and work for you!

Whether your destination wedding is in Galveston, Mexico, or on the Waterway in the Woodlands, your day should be enjoyed. If you pick a place based on its already present, and stunning beauty, remember your guests will be just as “wowed “as you were. Don’t get lost in the details!


*This information courtesy of EnVogue Events. Call to schedule a consultation with a planner who can help make your wedding day truly reflect your style and taste.  281-414-0844   http://www.envogueevents.com/

Photography by Pinkdot Photography

Everything you need from Etsy.com

If you haven’t heard of Etsy.com, you need to check it out! Etsy.com is an online boutique featuring unique handmade gifts, arts and crafts from all over the world. They have everything you’re looking for to make your special day complete!



Whether it’s a gift for your wonderful bridal party, a beautiful hair barrette or veil for your special day, or a favor for your guests, they have everything you could possibly think of! As seen here, YJDeign and Velvet Owl are just two of the creators of these beautiful hair pins and birdcage veils, sure to take everyone’s breath away when you walk into the room.



Vendors from all over the world sell their handcrafted items here, and they are the perfect addition to any ceremony or reception. These handcrafted items are great pieces that are made with quality, value and time, saving you from having any major headaches on your big day! Take a look! There is an entire section for wedding ideas on the Etsy home screen!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/velvetowl
http://www.etsy.com/shop/YJdesign


Photographs from Velvet Owl and YJDesign

The Galveston Strand is back!

The Tremont House, a historic hotel by Wyndham, re-opened June 2009 following Hurricane Ike and has been beautifully renovated to accent the rich history of the Hotel and the Strand Historic District with a few modern twists. Through the storm our two ballrooms retained their charm & beauty!



For something intimate, the Hotel has a unique Rooftop Terrace to host a small ceremony of 100 people with the views of Galveston Harbor and the Historic Downtown District. With a reception to follow in the 2,842 square foot Sam Houston Ballroom, that has the capacity of 150 people, would be perfect for a small, yet trendy and unique wedding.

If you are looking for a chic and elegant wedding, our 7,946 square foot, two-story Tremont Ballroom located in the Historic Davidson Building offers a downstairs annex that can be transformed to a ceremony space with the gorgeous staircase for the most beautiful grand entrance or a beautiful cocktail reception. The upstairs ballroom offers the capacity of 500 people. The building also has an attached balcony that provides an awesome view of The Tremont House and the infamous Galveston Mardi Gras Arch in addition to an area for your guests to enjoy the wonderful Galveston weather.

Check it out at: http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/GLSTH/planawedding/main.wnt

The picture of the hotel is courtesy of Wyndham.com

The Knot + Invitation Solutions

Invitation Solutions is excited to team up with The Knot Network as the guest blogger for their new local wedding planning website http://houston.weddings.com/. Located in the Heights, Invitation Solutions offers boutique-inspired stationery to suit any style. Their friendly and knowledgeable design team creates custom save-the-date and invitation ensembles, or helps couples make selections from their extensive collection of ready-to-order stationery. Kristen Adcock, owner and designer, established Invitation Solutions in 2002 and continues to work alongside Houston's top wedding vendors and venues to create exquisite stationery with details that reflect each couple's individual wedding day.

inspired by tradition . designed for today . created to fit your style

http://www.invitationsolutions.com/

Blogging with The Knot

Super fun news! We were contacted by The Knot to be a guest blogger on their new Houston website! http://houston.weddings.com

It’s a site specifically for brides planning a wedding in the Houston area and we will be posting about all aspects of your wedding planning-- great local venues, chic color palettes, tips from Houston's top wedding planners and industry leaders.

Stay tuned - we will be up and running soon!