Elegant Lavender, Violet and Ivory Wedding at The Astorian

A bride, with ornate headpiece and long veil and white textured ball gown, standing groom, in all black tuxedo,  after getting married in Houston at a Catholic church.
Photo: Joey T Photography | Venue: The Astorian | Jeweler: Zadok Jewelers | Invitations + Registry: Bering’s

What sprouted as a high school romance blossomed into Mary Margaret and Daniel’s quintessential love story and beautiful wedding. In their junior year of high school, Daniel asked Mary Margaret to attend a pool party together with mutual friends. A few years later, Daniel rented the patio at Mary Margaret’s favorite restaurant for just the two of them and popped the question. Afterward, an intimate celebratory dinner, they joined their families who were waiting inside at the bar. “It was the best night ever!” explained Mary Margaret. The best day ever? The big one, of course!

The couple married at the ornate Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houston. Traditional white wedding floral arrangements bursting with roses and candle-lit lanterns lined the aisle. Mary Margaret carried her something borrowed—her mother’s Rosary Beads—wrapped around her white rose bouquet. But the bride’s favorite floral arrangement cascaded from the ceiling at the reception.

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7 Must Have Tools To Make The Perfect Summer Cocktail

Summer cocktails.
PHOTO: BRANDY PALACIOS PHOTOGRAPHY | SPOTLIGHT HOUSTON VENDORS – REGISTRY: BERING’S | THE DOWRY | BARTENDING SERVICE PROVIDER: PALACE PARTY BEVERAGE CO.

Summer is here, and what better way to cool down than with a fresh summer cocktail? Before you can entertain your guests with a refreshing pineapple margarita or a strawberry mint Moscow mule, you’ll need the right tools to make them. Be prepared this summer by checking out these 7 must have tools to make the perfect summer cocktail!

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8 Things You’ll Need To Create The Perfect Bar Cart

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Registry: Bering’s | The Dowry

Pour a glass and drink it too! Pouring your glass is just as important as raising it, and having all the right tools will give you and your guests the ultimate drinking experience. Our latest magazine featured some essential items needed to get you started. They range from coasters to glasses, champagne flutes and more. Check out the eight hand-picked products we’d love to gift or receive to create the perfect home bar cart— cheers!

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Vibrant Garden-Themed Styled Shoot At Heather’s Glen

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Photo: Blanca Duran Photography | Venue: Heather’s Glen | Florals + Decor: Kirksey Gregg Productions | Gown: Belle Âme Bridal

If you’re looking for romantic outdoor micro wedding inspiration, look no further than this vibrant garden-themed styled shoot at Heather’s Glen!

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Bering’s Q&A: Iconic Houston Retailer Celebrates 80th Anniversary

Photo: Traci Ling

Bering’s, our favorite stop for all things gifts turns 80! For generations, Bering’s, the iconic Houston retailer has served the city with a unique array of fine registry gifts, elegant tableware, stunning invitations and stationery, apart from hardware, specialty cleaning products, and pretty much everything you could want for your home.

To commemorate their 80th-anniversary milestone, we sat down with Mary Margaret Pizzitola, Bering’s marketing associate, for an exclusive Q&A. Read on to find out why Bering’s is known as an iconic Houston store, what makes their registry experience so unique, and what the future trends are for wedding registry gifts and wedding invitations!

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