He manages operations for his family’s business, Bernhardt Winery, and she, well…she loves wine, and him. So it’s only fitting that Jonathan and Rachel selected the picturesque Plantersville winery as the location for their winery engagement shoot by renowned Houston photographer, Taylor Golden. We invite you to sit back, pour yourself a glass of smoky Bernhardt Cabernet, or crisp Bernhardt Pinot Grigio, and enjoy Golden’s gorgeous photos of this sweet and utterly smitten couple. Oh…and don’t forget to pick up a copy of our brand-new fall issue when it hits newsstands July 1, to see Rachel and Jonathan’s fabulous downtown Houston wedding, also shot by Golden, natch!
Marriage is one of the most intimate of human unions, and for Christian couples it is seen as a sacred gift from God. Throughout the Bible, marriage is honored and expresses the importance of love. Click here to read the rest of this post »
The Hilton Houston Post Oak isn’t just one of Houston’s most elegant wedding venues, it’s also one of its most versatile. With space for up to a THOUSAND of your friends, family, fans and colleagues (and equally able to accommodate an intimate wedding with 40 of your nearest and dearest), this Galleria area wedding venue is as flexible as it is…fabulous. And this coming Tuesday, April 3, you’ll get your chance to see this top Houston wedding venue for yourself, at the Hilton’s spring wedding showcase, from 5-7:30 p.m.!! Click here to read the rest of this post »
We’re super excited to share with y’all an exclusive special offer from the JW Marriott Houston Downtown!! But first, let’s just lay it on the line: Downtown Houston is HOT…and getting hotter by the minute (and NO, we’re not talking about summer’s coming swelter, darlings!). Brimming with chic eateries, swank cocktail joints, hip music venues, gorgeous green spaces, and tons to do, day and night, all year long, DTHTX is a bona-fide destination, y’all. And the JW Marriott Houston Downtown is right at the beating heart of it. Sophisticated, elegant, contemporary and filled with original art and sleek furnishings (along with the historic Carter Room, a gorgeously restored Deco gem that’s perfect for wedding ceremonies) the JW Downtown is one of our absolute favorite hotels for Houston weddings with haute urban style. And now we’ve got one more reason to love the JW: a $$$ One-Year-Anniversary Getaway FREE with weddings booked between now and July 1, 2018 (and actualized by June 30, 2019). Read on for deets… Click here to read the rest of this post »
Tomorrow evening we unveil our Spring Soiree, and we couldn’t be more excited! Join us from 6-9 p.m. at the Corinthian-Houston for an evening of cocktails, couture, fantasy wedding tablescapes, floral displays, decadent cakes, fine food and entertainment. It’s wedding planning the way you always dreamed it could be…not to mention the perfect after-work happy hour and/or date night destination for to-be-weds! Special-offer $20 advance tickets are still available with promo code SoireeSale at purchase checkout, but only while they last. At-door tickets are $35. So come, indulge, enjoy, be inspired, find vendors you love, lounge, listen, and maybe, just maybe, win a $$$ door prize while you’re at it! It’s the I Do! Wedding Soiree, and there’s nothing else like it. Anywhere. Get your tickets now, and get ready for WOW, with these helpful Soiree “know before you go” tips:
DO take public transportation, Uber or Lyft to the Corinthian-Houston if possible; if you plan to park, the venue will offer $10 garage parking, or valet for $15 from 5:45 until 9:45 p.m.
DO bring your besties, your spouse-to-be, your family members and valued opinion-givers—the I Do! Wedding Soiree is an evening of fun, food, drink and beautiful displays everywhere you look!
DO bring your mobile device, and be prepared to post pix & video of your favorite finds.
DO come dressed to impress—the I Do! Soiree is a luxury cocktail event, and business-stylish attire is part of the fun! Please, no shorts, tank tops or flip-flops.
DO stay for the full event—winners of our exclusive pre-show giveaways and on-site door prizes will be announced at the end of the show, and you must be present to claim your prize when it is announced.
Please DO NOT bring strollers, infants or anyone under the age of 16. The I Do! Wedding Soiree is an adult event, featuring delicate displays (and LOTS of them). We adore little ones…but this is not an appropriate environment for them.
DO enjoy every moment of this very special event! We have curated it for YOU, and we look forward to meeting you and finding out how we can help you create the wedding of your dreams!
