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Jessica and Andrew ~ November 15, 2013

“With a venue like this, it’s easy to do little and have a huge impact,” says bride Jessica of downtown Houston’s chic Sam Houston Hotel. “I wanted the wedding ceremony and reception to be soft, romantic and neutral, and my color palette”—a contemporary combo of gray, blush, white and silver—“reflects that.” You’d never know from viewing Jessica and Andrew’s wedding photos that the couple planned their wedding—with help of coordinator Sobi Qazi of Lion & Lamb Event Services—in just three weeks. But that wasn’t their biggest challenge. “The biggest challenge was having our guest count jump up by 70+ guests the week of the wedding,” Jessica says. “But it was an easy fix because I had the best vendors, who were able to work together and make it work.”

Blush, White & Silver Wedding at Sam Houston Hotel by1 Cinema Productions

Names: Jessica Ochoa & Andrew Kelson ~ Number of Guests: 200 ~ Venue: Sam Houston Hotel ~ Flowers, Decor & Lighting: Keisha’s Kreations ~ Wedding Dress: Vera Wang from David’s Bridal ~ Consultant: Lion & Lamb Event Services ~ Photography & Videography: 1 Cinema Productions ~ Honeymoon: Anguilla

Remember Myspace? If not for the Facebook forerunner, Niki and Samar might never have found true love. Samar first set eyes on his future bride’s face on his roommate’s Myspace page way back in olden times (2006 to be exact). But, alas, Niki was dating someone. Then later, when she was single, Samar was dating someone—you know how the story goes. Finally, in 2010, the destined-to-be-together couple’s stars aligned, and a group dinner with friends brought them face-to-face. The next day, a first real date—two years later, the wedding of a lifetime, with 375 gathered at Galveston’s San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center for a day of unforgettable celebrating. With coordination by Sobi Qazi of Lion & Lamb Event Services, and floral finesse from Prashe Decor (think lush blush, champagne and ivory flowers for the joy-filled ceremony; black lampshades topping submerged orchids for the sophisticated reception), plus sumptuous Indian cuisine, decadent fried Oreos, and dancing ’til 2 a.m., their wedding was everything Niki and Samar had ever dreamed it would be. Thanks so Sassani Photography for the vibrant photos…and congratulations to the newlyweds!

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