Black, White And Gold Classic Wedding At The Astorian

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Photo: Ama By Aisha

She adores his playful sense of humor. He admires her deep intelligence. And we are wowed by Nikki and Dalton’s beautiful, classic wedding at The Astorian, with its timeless palette of white, black and gold, captured by the always amazing Ama By Aisha. The couple’s love story started when they were introduced to each other at a volleyball scrimmage the week before starting high school together. They dated all through high school, and kept their romance going (long distance) through college. Eventually they reunited in Houston, where their relationship had a chance to fully blossom, and one unforgettable evening, Dalton asked Nikki to be his bride, after a romantic dinner date. For their fall marriage celebration, the couple kept things timeless and elegant, with a black and gold wedding palette, taking advantage of The Astorian’s “glamorous, industrial, Art Deco feel,” the bride says. “We used blacks and gold for the bridesmaids dresses, linens and table settings, paired with white florals, and lots of greenery to pull it together,” in a classic wedding evening filled with fine food from Cordua Catering, and dancing to a live band. We’re so happy to feature this gorgeous Houston couple, and their gorgeous wedding. Congratulations, Nikki & Dalton! Click here to read the rest of this post »

Gray And Greenery Winter Wedding By Events De Luxe

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Venue: The Astorian | Planning, Flowers & Decor: Events De Luxe | Photo: The Freckled Key

She loves his leather jacket, and that he’s always up for an adventure. He loves her bubbly personality, and having breakfast with her on Saturdays at Barnaby’s. And they both love a good party. It was in this spirit that Leslie and Danny gathered 185 friends and family members at Houston venue The Astorian to celebrate their union, a culmination of the love story that began when the two first met working as engineers in 2012. With the expert planning and design assistance of acclaimed Houston wedding firm Events De Luxe, the couple created a winter wedding that beautifully reflected their likes, and their love: “Our wedding was absolutely perfect for us,” the bride says.  Click here to read the rest of this post »

The Best Reception Appetizers Ever

Puffy beet tostada appetizer with crema and Osetra caviar by Armandos
Photo: LeZu Photography | Appetizer: Armandos

Creative and delicious appetizers make your wedding menu memorable. These little bites are a great way to feature high-end ingredients without adjusting your catering budget. Given creative leeway, Houston wedding caterers deliver big flavor in small portions, with imaginative presentation that just might steal the spotlight.

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3 Delicious Reasons To Attend Thursday’s I Do! Wedding Soiree

I Do Soiree The Astorian Cordua Catering Photos: Cordúa Catering

1) Melt-in-your-mouth global cuisine from one the city’s most acclaimed catering firms: Cordúa Catering. Yup, that’s right, the team behind award-winning Houston restaurants Américas, Churrascos and Artista, will be serving up divine eats at the I Do! Wedding Soiree at The Astorian, this Thursday, Oct. 19, from 6-9 pm. The menu for our all-VIP wedding fantasyscape, planning show and cocktail bash, will include wild mushroom tarts, beef tenderloin empanaditas, tempura rock shrimp, melon & prosciutto with truffle honey, chilled gazpacho, savory grilled chicken “ta-cones”…y mucho mas!

2) Decadent wedding cake tastes and sweet treats from three top-tier Houston wedding dessert gurus. Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with yummy some’n some’ns from Susie’s Cakes & Confections, Cakes by Gina and Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe…YAY!

3) Bubbles & bevvies, courtesy of our host venue, The Astorian. What’s an array of savory bites and luscious sweets, without the appropriate sips to wash it all down with? The Astorian will be serving drinks in style, so if you plan to imbibe, plan to designate a driver, or better yet, take Uber or Lyft, and leave the transpo to someone else, while you feast your eyes…and your palate…at the I Do! Wedding Soiree at The Astorian. Limited advance-sale tickets available, ONLY while they last. Get yours now and get ready for…WOW!

LAST CHANCE TO WIN: Reserve I Do Tix and WIN an April Dinner at Churrascos, Americas or Artista

LAST CHANCE TO WIN: Reserve I Do Tix and WIN an April Dinner at Churrascos, Americas or Artista LAST CHANCE TO WIN: Reserve I Do Tix and WIN an April Dinner at Churrascos, Americas or Artista

Photos: Artista/Cordúa Catering

Celebrate spring with tomorrow evening’s ridiculously lavish I Do! Bridal Soiree at The Corinthian and you could end up with a second springtime celebration on your hands (and your palate): a $100 dinner for two at Churrascos, Americas or Artista restaurant.

Here’s the scoop: One bride who scoops up her last-minute pre-sale tickets to tomorrow evening’s super-luxe bridal fantasy Happy Hour at downtown Houston’s stunning Corinthian will WIN a $100 gift certificate for dinner for two at the Cordúa restaurant of her choice any time during the month of April. Options include deliciously traditional Churrascos, sophisticated pan-Latin Americas and ultra-romantic Artista—all overseen by renowned executive chef David Cordúa.

As for tomorrow evening’s post-work fête, well—we can’t reveal the gorgie-gorge details, but we can tell you it will be an evening of incredible food, drink, entertainment, bridal couture and design inspiration you shan’t forget. So don’t forget to get your tix!!

TO ENTER TODAY’S GIVEAWAY: 1.) Purchase pre-sale tickets BY 11:59 p.m. TODAY, WED., APRIL 10, to the I Do! Bridal Soiree at The Corinthian  2.) If you haven’t yet, *Like* us on Facebook.

That’s it! We’ll notify our randomly selected winner at tomorrow evening’s bash!!