Held Aug. 2 in the Omni Hotel Houston’s gorgeous new Regency Ballroom, this first-ever South Asian wedding show was a spectacular display of Houston’s expertise in the region’s wedding style trends and customs. Free to the public, the event showcased 19 vendors showing off breathtaking mandaps, bridal ensembles, invitations, cakes and more. Want to find out more about all the goods and goodies the event’s 300 guests enjoyed (and how you can take part in future South Asian wedding shows at the Omni)? Click here.

Perfect for weddings, LED (light-emitting diode) lighting uses much less energy than standard incandescent lighting and also produces less heat—a definite plus in a ballroom packed with reception revelers. LED lights can be used to create changing color effects, wash a room in rich hues and highlight important reception areas. Plus, because many LED fixtures can be controlled wirelessly without unsightly cords or cables, they blend beautifully into room decor. Talk to your coordinator or lighting designer about how LED lighting can illuminate your special day!

When Hilton Houston Post Oak catering sales manager Rachel Hudson wed fiancé E. Ford Reid, she turned to some of the best in the business to create the wedding of her dreams. With the help of consultant Lindsey Smith of For Your Memories, Darryl & Co., Events in Bloom and River Oaks Flower House, Hudson’s dreams came true. Check out the couple’s candlelit ceremony and “Eat, Drink & Be Married”-theme reception right here. 

Deborah Elias, president
Elias Events
In demand among Houston’s most discerning brides and honored with more industry awards than we have room to list here (though we will tell you they include a whole shelf full of coveted International Special Event Society awards—akin to the Oscars of event planning), Deborah Elias of Elias Events is one of the city’s top wedding consultants, and also one of its most experienced. Her company has been planning unforgettable, one-of-a-kind weddings for more than a decade, and she is best known for the uniquely personalized ceremonies and receptions she designs. A creative visionary and a stickler for the smallest detail, Elias sees the weddings she creates for her brides as "works of art." To tap into Elias’s wedding expertise, visit Elias Events at Weddings in Houston, or call 713.334.1800.

Your wedding guests may not recall the color of the table linens, but you can bet they’ll remember what they ate. Gone—thankfully—are the days of dull chicken entrees accompanied by two equally uninspired sides. These days, top wedding caterers, whether hotel-based or off-premise, are taking their cues from the country’s finest restaurants, and turning out extraordinary meals, using the freshest market produce, finest meats and gourmet ingredients. Whether you opt for a formal plated dinner or a variety of lively chef-attended stations, make sure your reception meal is utterly unforgettable—for all the right reasons. Visit our caterer listings and taste-test the best Houston has to offer.

Weddings in Houston’s much-anticipated Before You Say..."I do!" annual bridal soiree will take place Sunday, January 24, 2010. If you only attend one wedding show, this is the one, so mark your calendar Houston brides and make it a date. Keep an eye out for your Weddings in Houston weekly Wedding Buzz Newsletter as we announce more details in the weeks ahead.

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