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St. Regis Houston Bridal Showcase July 19-CANCELLED

**SORRY TO INFORM YOU, BRIDES, BUT THE ST. REGIS HOUSTON BRIDAL SHOWCASE PLANNED FOR JULY 19 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. HOWEVER, THE ST. REGIS’ ASTOR BALLROOM IS AS GORGEOUS AS EVER, AND AVAILABLE FOR 2012-2013 WEDDINGS, SO DO CONTACT THE HOTEL FOR A TOUR & TASTING!

A celebration space that celebrates Houston’s signature cowboy-meets-cosmopolitan style of Lone Star chic? Sounds like a perfect wedding setting to us. We can’t wait to feast our eyes on the St. Regis Houston’s gorgeously renovated Astor Ballroom AND indulge the rest of our senses with fabulous food, drink and wedding-design inspiration, when the St. Regis hosts “A Bespoke Wedding Affair” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 19.

For this special summer bridal showcase, the St. Regis will welcome a very exclusive handful of top Houston wedding vendors, and invite brides to chat, sip, nibble and enjoy live entertainment. If you’re on the hunt for a standout Houston wedding venue, this special summer showcase is a great chance for you to experience the unique splendors of the Astor Ballroom, which takes its design inspiration from hand-stitched cowboy boots, finely wrought metal spurs and brilliant diamonds. If you’ve already settled on a wedding site, this event is a fine opportunity to meet experts and gather ideas. And for all brides who attend, A Bespoke Wedding Affair is a wonderful way to spend a summer evening—tasting, touching, planning, perfecting.

Space is limited; tickets are $15 and include complimentary valet parking. To reserve yours, call Lauren Evans at 713.403.2627 or email.

St. Regis Houston Credits (Photos From Top to Bottom, Left to Right): Courtesy of St. Regis Houston, D. Jones Photography, Courtesy of St. Regis Houston (next 3 photos), D. Jones Photography, Courtesy of St. Regis Houston (next 2 photos), D. Jones Photography

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HWB Hearts: Sweet & Stylish Bride and Groom Chairs

Generally speaking, we prefer that the bride and groom party amongst their beloved guests rather than separating themselves, and observing the festivities from a distance. That said, we also prefer adorableness. And nothing’s more adorable than a sweetly decorated pair of bride and groom chairs. Vintage finds, Mr. & Mrs. bunting or signs, floral garlands, swagged fabric, a sprinkle of sparkle—all of these transform ordinary chairs into very special seating for your very special day. Just pull your bride and groom chairs right on up to the table and join the party. Here are some of our absolute favorite Mr. and Mrs. chair choices!

Sweet & Stylish Bride and Groom Chairs

Credits (Photos from Top to Bottom, Left to Right): Adam Barnes Photography, Meredith Perdue Photography, Jose Villa Photography, RiverRoadRustics Etsy Shop, Purple Peony Couture Etsy Shop, Bhldn, Bhldn, ArmyMomofTwins Etsy Shop, Elizabeth Messina via Martha Stewart Weddings, Rae Florae, Joy Marie Studios

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City Chic Tent Wedding by Miabella Photography

Cosmopolitan bride Ashley Thomas was the picture of sophistication at her City Centre wedding to pro ballplayer Sean Danielson. And planner Ashley Fuentes of Event Solutions made sure the event was, too. The pair chose City Centre for its all-in-one accessibility—ideal for a multi-day celebration where more than half of the 300 guests hailed from out of town. When wedding events weren’t taking place, guests could walk to restaurants, shops, movies and more. For the big event itself, the couple’s vendor team transformed The Plaza at City Centre with a seriously amazing tent. “As I walked out of the hotel and towards the tent in the plaza, onlookers and passersby erupted in cheer,” Ashley recounts. “It was truly unlike anything I have ever seen before.” At the couple’s high-energy celebration, set inside Norris Conference Center, celebrants helped themselves to drinks from an 8-foot-long ice bar and danced all night under cascades of crystals. An elegantly adult affair, the wedding wasn’t without its softer side. A kids’ reception in the ballroom next door had karaoke, movies, kids’ finger foods and a baby Capuchin monkey, all overseen by certified babysitters. And in lieu favors, the couple gave each guest an opportunity to select one of three charities to be the beneficiary of a generous donation. Glowing, glittering, thoughtful, unforgettable—Ashley and Sean’s wedding is a true beauty. Thanks to Miabella Photography for the very pretty pictures, and congratulations to the happy couple!

City Chic Tent Wedding by Miabella Photography ~ Houston Wedding Blog

Photos: Miabella Photography ~ Bride’s Dresses: Justin Alexander, Camille La Vie ~ Cakes: Who Made The Cake ~ Coordinator: Ashley Fuentes of Event Solutions ~ Decor & Rentals: H&H Tents and Events, Darryl & Co. ~ Flowers: CM Floral Designs ~ Ice Bar: Ice Designs ~ Ceremony Venue: The Plaza at City Centre ~ Reception Venue: Norris Conference Center

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The Big To Do: Rivini Spring 2013 Trunk Show @ Mia Bridal Couture

Three days of Rivini. Three days of pure, perfect silhouettes majestically embellished with exquisite hand-beading and a sprinkle of sparkle. Three days of Rita Vinieris’ incredible talent for blending crisp lines with breathless femininity. At Mia Bridal Couture. Starting Thursday. Appointments are a must, make one you shall. This is the Houston unveiling of Rivini spring 2013, after all. ’Nuff said.

Rivini Spring 2013 Trunk Show @ Mia Bridal Couture
Photos: Rivini

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Can You Really Call A&A’s Storyteller Series Chapter II a Wedding Video?

The answer is, “No.” Because it’s SO much more than that. Although we watched (and, admittedly, wept through) Storyteller Series Chapter I—featuring the utterly adorable John and Stephanie —we’ve got to admit, we were just a tiny bit skeptical, what with all the hype surrounding A&A’s Video Productions’ release last night of the second installment in its limited-edition wedding series.

But once we got to view “Mi Companera de Viajes”—Liza and Virgilio’s much-anticipated wedding film—we were blown away. We asked A&A’s Lisa Ray just how the film team is able to capture so many incredible, intimate moments, and transform them into a motion picture worthy of any cinema’s silver screen. “We like our clients to think of our process being similar to the process of the documentaries we see on television and in the theaters,” she told us. “Although our mission is to objectively capture the naturally occurring events of the day, our level of preparation leaves no part of the process simply to chance. Sometimes we may ask our couples to re-enact certain moments, but we never simply direct them. Authenticity is of the utmost importance, and therefore we can influence the outcome, but never control it.” However complex the process, the result, we must say, is pretty extraordinary. We can’t imagine a couple who wouldn’t want this kind of document of their big day—and the many days, hours and moments leading up to it. We’d love to know what you think of this intense and exciting new approach to wedding filmmaking—please share your comments here.

Think your love story might be Storyteller Series material? Contact A&A for details on how to create some movie magic.

Now, dim the lights, cue the hankies, and press PLAY.

Mi Compañera De Viajes – Chapter II of the A&A Storyteller Series from A&A Video Productions on Vimeo.

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