You're invited to an Open House at The Downtown Club at Plaza!

In a setting of comfortable elegance, The Downtown Club at Plaza sits atop
One Shell Plaza on the 49th floor. From its vantage point high above
Downtown Houston, the Club offers a panoramic view of the dramatic Houston
skyline. Sleekly architectural by day, the skyline turns into a glittering
jeweled backdrop at night, creating the perfect setting for dining or
special events.



Want to see and learn more? The Plaza Club is having an Open House on February 21, 2010!
http://www.clubcorp.com/Files/Library/MemFac_144/MF144_OpenHouseFlyer.pdf

Bridal Open House
Sunday, February 21, 2010
1-3pm at The Plaza Club
Complimentary Champagne and Light Bites
RSVP at 713.632.1557 or Angela.Lipko@ourclub.com



The Plaza Club will have their favorite, and Houston's finest, wedding vendors there (Photographer Steve Lee, Over The Top Linens, Elegant Linens, DLG Ice Factory, DJs Unlimited, International DJ Sounds, Java Pura, Sugar Bunch Creations, Al's Formal Wear, Invitation Solutions, and much more!)

The Plaza Club is also offering a FREE 3 Month Membership to The Downtown Club to anyone who RSVPs for the Open House by Valentine's Day! You will be able to use all 3 Downtown Club locations and will have access to the Club's Personal Trainers, Massage Therapists, Exercise Equipment, Yoga/Pilates Classes, etc.


*Information and photos provided by Brittny Campbell, Private Events Director, The Downtown Club Houston Center

A great deal from "I Do Weddings!"

Do you like cake?  Well… I Do Weddings is teaming up with one of the leading pastry chefs and is offering you a free groom's cake!  When you book your wedding now with ”I Do Weddings & Event Planning” and Purchase your wedding cake from Houston’s leading pastry chefs, you will receive a “FREE” groom’s cake for up to 50 guests.  YES, for FREE! 



This is I Do Weddings' way of making your wedding planning process just a little easier…. Call them when your ready to schedule your complementary consultation!  All you have to do is call 832-287-7704 and set-up your appointment.  This is a great deal if you have considered a planner and also need a cake for your upcoming wedding!



www.ido-weddings.com or contact Pam at pam@ido-weddings.com

EVERYBODY Loves CAKE!

*information and images provided by I Do Weddings

HUES by Heather

DREAMS...expectations...Every woman pictures her wedding day: the groom...the gown...the food...the flowers...the guests...and of course, how perfectly radiant she will look!  HUES by Heather assures you the look you have dreamed of for your special day.  The pampering and expertise of an expertly trained make-up and hair artist assures it.  They give you the look you always wanted; then they step away and let you shine…all day long.  The pictures will capture your loveliness and your beauty to remember forever.  Let HUES by Heather make your dreams reality.



HUES by Heather

1707 ½ Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 311
Houston, Texas 77056
(713)961-HUES (4837)

http://www.huesbyheather.com/

Photos and information provided by HUES by Heather

Great ideas from Enjoy Events!

Recently, I asked the owner or Enjoy Events to give me some good ideas for brides planning their weddings in 2010.  This is what she has to say about making your wedding planning simple, easy, and stress free!



No Place Like Home: Home is the place where memories begin. As such, intimate and personal affairs in the backyard are valued more than ever. Not only does this relaxed setting help put your guests at ease, but it also allows you to make more casual, less expensive choices elsewhere.
The Sweetest Thing: Away with the fondant, and in with the buttercream! The skilled culinary artists of today have strived and succeeded in improving this particular icing to be just as smooth as fondant while also providing the option of a better flavor, more natural ingredients, and less costly cakes that no longer suffer or lack in design.

Homemade Favors: This year, add a personal touch to your wedding favors with such effects as Grandma's famous sugar cookies or a homemade craft. Be creative in your appreciation!

Houston's progressive event planning firm, Enjoy Events, offers a fresh approach to event planning. Their knowledge base includes everything from sustainability to the environment through the use of seasonal foods to ensuring that your entire event will leave a smaller carbon footprint. Enjoy Events provides an intense focus in logistical detail with a modern approach; producing an event you and your guests will be proud of.



Contact them today!
832.372.6275
kat@enjoyeventplanning.com
http://www.enjoyeventplanning.com/

Information and photos provided by Kathryn Creech at Enjoy Events.

A "sweet" reception idea!

On your special day, you deserve nothing but the best! CRAVE cupcakes are hand crafted using the finest ingredients and are baked fresh daily in small batches. You can display them on the CRAVE cupcake tower, the perfect compliment to your stylish wedding. You can also give your guests an unforgettable wedding favor, unique CRAVE cupcakes, individually wrapped and tied with an elegant white ribbon. Want to add a special touch by embossing your initials, event date or logo on a sugar topper, died to match your wedding colors? Not a problem! With CRAVE cupcakes you are sure to have a unique favor for guests to take home with them!



CRAVE Cupcakes:

1151-06 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston, Texas 77056

713.62-CRAVE(27283)---CRAVECUPCAKES.COM

CRAVE Cupcakes new location: 5600 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77005 – Opening Spring 2010

*Information and photos provided by CRAVE cupcakes

A Vintage Venue in the Heights!

Looking for a great local venue for your wedding? The Heights is a great area for any style of wedding, and the Heights Theater is a great event venue! The Heights Theater Events Venue is an exciting new event space located in the Historic Houston Heights.



Here, the "spotlight" is always focused on you, your guests, and your event. The Heights Theater Events Venue has ample room for your evening's festivities, in order to accommodate any bride on her big day! The Heights Theater has approximately 7,000 square feet for you and your guests to mingle, dine, and dance the night away!



Keep the Heights Theater Events Venue in mind for your upcoming special events needs!

Visit their website at http://www.heightstheater.net/
contact email: info@heightstheater.net

*Photographs by Michael P. Kubis.

It's time for the Bridal Extravaganza!

The Bridal Extravaganza Show is a one-stop-shop for everything bridal. For 26 years, brides, their wedding party and grooms, have flocked to downtown Houston to plan their big day. Brides uncover new products and services during this two day event. Brides can also enter to win major prizes including shopping sprees and honeymoons. There are formal fashion shows each day, red carpet rows, cake & catering samples, along with giveaways. If you can't find it at the Bridal Extravaganza Show.... it doesn't exist.

Come check it out!!!

George R. Brown Convention Center, Downtown Houston
Saturday, January 9th, 2010: 10am to 5pm
Sunday, January 10th, 2010: 11am to 5pm
Invitation Solutions will be featured in Booth 329, make sure to stop by to see beautiful catalog and custom invitations, and to find out about our exclusive Bridal Extravaganza special!


**Photos provided by Laurie Perez and the Bridal Extravaganza

Celebrate the New Year with savings!

Congratulations to everyone who got engaged over the holidays!!! Invitation Solutions would like to extend a special offer to all the newly engaged brides and grooms!



If you or someone you know got engaged over the holidays, now is the best time to start preparing for your wedding by having Save the Date Cards made. This way, you can ensure that all of your guests can make it to your big day! Exciting, bold, and bright colors are going to be very popular this year! Include your favorite colors on your Save the Date, even if your mom isn’t a big fan of using these colors anywhere else for the wedding! This Save the Date Card, created by Invitation Solutions, is a great example of just how bold your Save the Date can be: something your guests won’t forget to put on their calendars!



This offer is good January 5 – January 30, 2010. Shop online or schedule a complementary consultation to take a look at the Save the Date, Invitations, Programs and many other products we have to offer!


Invitationsolutions.com or 713-864-5573



**Some exclusions do apply.