HWB Inspiration Board: Pretty, Pretty Parasols

Let that big ol’ Texas sun shine just as hard as it pleases. You’ve got your pretty wedding parasol to fend off those fierce rays. Cloudy day, you say? So what. A lovely lace, silk or paper umbrella or parasol is the perfect accessory for any outdoor nuptial celebration, blue sky or gray. Plus, they make great bridesmaid gifts and look SO amazing in photos. Get ready to twirl, girl.

Bridal Umbrellas and Parasols Inspiration Board ~ Houston Wedding Blog

Photos: Green parasol bride, Bella Umbrella~Mr. & Mrs., Cycling4ACure~Ecru lace parasol, Dragonfly Design~Peacock, Clockwork Couture~Scallopped Peacock, Oriental Decor~Red lace, Amazon~Chinese, Pink Frosting~Bumble beed, Great Lookz~White and pink, Great Lookz~Black lace, Ladies Emporium~Pink lace, Amazon~Monogram, Exclusive Elements

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WOW Wedding at The Grove by Rachel Robinson Photography

We love a small wedding with big impact, and Nicolas and Carrie’s 70-guest wedding at The Grove definitely fits the bill. The couple took full advantage of The Grove’s modern wood-and-glass construction, enhancing it with sleek succulents and softening it with vintage organic touches—courtesy coordinator and exceptionally talented floral designer Laurel Hanz of Laurel’s Florals. Whose work, by the way, was gorgeously captured by Rachel Robinson Photography. We’re crazy about the potted arrangements for ceremony aisle and tables, which allowed the day’s décor to go on living and giving joy. And that fabulous vintage phone booth didn’t just bring a bright splash of red to the placid palette, it also was a nod to the couple’s London connection—it happens to be the city where they currently make their home. This wedding was just brimming with happiness and serenity, from pre-ceremony primping at the Magnolia Hotel, to dance-floor revelry. We are inspired. Are you?

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Photography: Rachel Robinson Photography~Bride’s Dress: Pronovias from Harrod’s of London~Bride’s Shoes: Kate Spade~Bride’s Hair & Makeup: The Perfect Face~Cake: Cakes by Gina~Ceremony, Reception & Catering: The Grove~Consultant & Flowers: Laurel’s Florals

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Win A Sugar Creek Country Club Wedding. Yours. Really.

Wedding Giveaway Bridal Open House Win Your Wedding

Yes, this is bridal open house season. And yes, lots of the season’s bridal open houses offer goodies aplenty–free food and drinks, door prizes, raffles, complimentary valet parking, the list goes on and on. But it stops at Sugar Creek Country Club. Because at its bridal open house this weekend, this lovely, intimate, gracious, gloriously green-lawned Sugar Land club is giving away AN ENTIRE WEDDING. That’s right, one lucky bride in attendance at this Sunday’s event will win a ceremony and reception package for up to 100 guests. And we’re not talking streamers and soda pop either. We’re talking stunning outdoor I Do’s, Champagne, butler-passed hors d’oeuvre, hosted bar, plated dinner, centerpieces, DJ, cake–the works.

For your chance to win your Sugar Creek Country Club wedding, attend this Sunday’s open house from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (which you were going to do anyway, right?), enjoy beverages, nibbles, chit-chat with the club’s very experienced event staff, follow their giveaway entry instructions…then just wait. Winner will be announced at the event, and must be present to win. For more info call 281.494.9131 or click here. And bring your lucky rabbit’s foot.

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HWB/Facebook Giveaway: ILD Lighting Illuminated Dance Floor Monogram!

A dance floor, when you get down to it (or ON it) is, more or less, just a rectangle of plain ol’ wood. But splash your splendid just-married monogram gobo across it and it suddenly becomes something very special indeed–an elegant reception focal point that shows off your newlywed bond, while pulling the entire room together, beautifully. No wonder celebrities, socialites and style-obsessed brides across the country wouldn’t dream of celebrating their nuptials without one! So,what’s even better than a fabulous dance floor monogram? WINNING ONE.

That’s right, one lucky Houston bride will win a $300 dance-floor monogram gobo package, courtesy ILD Lighting–one of the most acclaimed lighting design firms in the country and a favorite of brides and event pros alike. To enter, simply visit this ILD Lighting blog post featuring a handful of the company’s best real, live wedding dance floor monograms. Pick the photo you like most, and e-mail us with the number of your pick, along with your name, your fiancé’s name, wedding date and wedding reception location. We’ll pick one lucky winner and announce her name next FRIDAY, AUGUST 5th on Facebook. BONUS: Each and every bride who enters will receive a $100 voucher good towards any ILD Lighting event service.

Nothing to lose. So much to WIN. Enter now…and good luck!

Houston Wedding Lighting

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Couture Gowns at a Gorgeous Price: Mia Couture Sample Sale One Day Only!

When you find THE ONE, you just know it. And now that you’ve found him, we’ve got your chance to score THE DRESS. This Sunday from noon-4 p.m., Mia Bridal Couture welcomes brides to its four-hours-only Couture Off-The-Rack Sample Sale. Head to Mia and feast your eyes on over 100 exquisite gowns, including off-the-runway, heirloom-worthy dresses from newer collections by Amsale, Rivini, Kenneth Pool, Liancarlo and more. From dreamy and diaphanous to structured and sparkling, these gowns are major stunners. And at 50-75% off retail, you may find yourself, well, stunned. No appointments necessary, just show up early, be patient and show those good manners your mama taught you. And you just may get a chance to snag the gown of your dreams for a steal!

Mia Couture Sample Sale ~ Houston Wedding Blog

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