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Houston Heights Backyard Wedding Ceremony by Ama by Aisha Photography & Cinema

For their fall wedding, Houstonians Katheryne and Casey knew they wanted “a small, intimate ceremony so that we could have a meaningful event that focused on our family, and so our four dogs could participate,” the bride says. What better spot, then, for their vows, than the autumn-leaf-and-rose-petal-strewn backyard of their Houston Heights home? Shot by Aisha Khan of Ama by Aisha Photography & Cinema (who just happened to be our AWESOME official show photographer at the Jan. 26 I Do! Bridal Soiree at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston), the couple’s nuptials are the very picture of relaxed revelry and vintage-touched fun. We couldn’t be happier to share their special day, and lovely pix!

Photos: Ama by Aisha Photography & Cinema ~ Bride’s Dress: J. Crew ~ Flowers: Floral Events ~ Rentals: Any Occasion Party Rental ~ Venue: Couple’s Houston Heights Home

Sweet Spring, Texas, June Wedding by Ama Photography & Cinema

Selling cell phones might not be the world’s most glamorous job, but it can pay off—with a husband, for instance! It was on the floor of a Sprint retail store where Gesselle met her beloved John, the man she’d eventually marry in a lovely June outdoor ceremony followed by a fun-filled dining-and-dancing reception where burlap, orchids and candlelight played against one another for a perfect rustic-elegant ambiance. Big thanks to Aisha Khan of Ama Photography & Cinema for the lovely photos, and our heartfelt best wishes to the newlyweds!

Sweet Spring, Texas, June Wedding by Ama Photography & Cinema

Photos: Ama Photography & Cinema ~ Bride’s Dress: David’s Bridal ~ Venue: Augusta Pines Golf Course

Las Vegas Wedding with Houstonian Bride, English Groom and French Proposal, by Ama Photography & Cinema

Houston-raised Eva met Leeds, U.K.-based Phil at a fish fry in the Bahamas, where she was on vacation and he was on a contract diving project. And that’s just the beginning of their international love story. While rock climbing together in southern France’s Pyrenees Mountains, Phil surprised Eva with a Champagne picnic—and a Jimi-Hendrix-accompanied proposal. Not long after, the pair joined 28 friends and close family members in Las Vegas, where they said their lifelong vows—the bride’s daughter escorting her down the aisle, much to everyone’s joy—and celebrated in intimate style at the retro-chic Barrymore. Evocative photos from Ama Photography & Cinema speak to the warmth and elegance of the occasion—one that will be forever cherished by Eva and Phil. Cheers!

Las Vegas Wedding with Houstonian Bride, English Groom and French Proposal, by Ama Photography & Cinema

Photos: Ama Photography & Cinema ~ Bride’s Dress: Mignon ~ Bride’s Shoes: Caparros ~ Bride’s Hair & Makeup: MAC ~ Groom’s Tuxedo: Paul Smith ~ Ceremony Venue: Wynn Resort, Las Vegas ~ Reception Venue: The Barrymore, Las Vegas

Reserve I Do! Pre-sale Tickets and WIN a $750 Love Story Film by Ama Photography & Cinema

On Sunday, Oct. 6, the doors to Hotel ZaZa will open to reveal the most extraordinary bridal event of the year. If you’re planning your 2014 or 2015 Houston-area wedding you won’t want to miss this breathtaking moment…or any of the three amazing hours that follow. You see, the I Do! Bridal Soiree at Hotel ZaZa isn’t your average wedding extravaganza. It’s an intimate, all-VIP experience, where brides and their guests indulge in fine cuisine, delicious drink, great entertainment—and the most divine floral, decor and bridal-couture inspiration a to-be-wed Houston gal could possibly imagine.

Tickets WILL SELL OUT. They always do.

Purchase yours by 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23 and you could win yourself the icing on the planning cake for the wedding of your dreams: a priceless “Love Story” film that tells the tale of your courtship and engagement, directed, shot and edited by one of the very best in the business—Aisha Khan of Houston’s Ama Photography & Cinema. This very special prize package includes up to four hours of on-location cinematography, resulting in a short film depicting the story of your love, in your words, and his (provided to you in both DVD and Blu-Ray format). We can’t tell you how excited we are to be offering this exclusive Weddings in Houston giveaway—almost as excited as we are to meet YOU at I Do! @ ZaZa.

Once again, all brides who buy their tickets to Houston’s hottest bridal event by 9 a.m. Monday are entered to win; winner notified Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Good luck, darlings!

Video [NOTE that video is for cinematography-sample purposes only; “Love Story” video will feature speaking]: Ama Photography & Cinema

Sophisticated City-Chic Engagement Shoot by Ama Photography & Cinema

“Having met in Europe on independent vacations, our relationship has always been long distance, focused on traveling to be together,” says bride-to-be Olga, who will marry Brian next June. “We got engaged in Mexico and felt like we never had any pictures commemorating our time in Houston, where Brian is from and where we now live. Our focus was finding locations that we felt were true to Houston.” With help from photographer Aisha Khan of Ama Photography & Cinema, the pair found inspiration in oak-lined North and South Boulevards, and the verdant beauty of Hermann Park. For the second part of their shoot, Olga opted to wear a white tuxedo jacket to complement Brian’s traditional tux. Though you’d never know it, neither of these two had ever actually had professional photographs taken before, and were both very nervous. “However I think dressing up and using props such as the vintage chair helped us to be more in character. We could have never imagined such fantastic photos, all credited to the vision of our extremely talented photographer!” Kudos to Khan, and our sincere thanks to Olga and Brian for sharing their beautiful photos with all of us…and all of you.

Sophisticated City-Chic Engagement Shoot by Ama Photography & Cinema

Photos: Ama Photography & Cinema