{"id":51957,"date":"2025-02-25T14:21:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T20:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/?p=51957"},"modified":"2025-02-25T14:35:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T20:35:21","slug":"inside-the-2025-magazine-launch-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/inside-the-2025-magazine-launch-party\/","title":{"rendered":"A Cuban-Inspired Night: Inside the 2025 Magazine Launch Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"890\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-7.jpg\" alt=\"A pink havana nights sign with our April 2025 Weddings in Houston magazine cover. \" class=\"wp-image-51960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-7.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-7-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elizabethbphoto.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/elizabethbphoto.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\">Elizabeth B Photography<\/a> | Floral Design + Planning: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondbloems.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.beyondbloems.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond Bloems<\/a> | Venue: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theanniehouston.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=weddingsinhouston\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.theanniehouston.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=weddingsinhouston\" target=\"_blank\">The Annie Caf\u00e9 &amp; Bar &#8211; Emilia&#8217;s Havana<\/a> | Linens: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/houstontentsevents.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/houstontentsevents.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\">Houston Tents &amp; Events<\/a> | Cake + Cookies: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.susiescakes.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.susiescakes.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Susie&#8217;s Cakes<\/a> | Floral Sponsor: Southern Floral Co. | Videography: Vinson Valdez Films | Photobooth: Davina Photobooth<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p>It\u2019s been a week, and we\u2019re still buzzing from the 2025 Weddings in Houston Magazine Launch Party!<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s celebration took over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/the-annie-cafe-bar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Annie Caf\u00e9 &amp; Bar<\/a> and Emilia\u2019s Havana\u2014their exclusive, Cuban-inspired speakeasy\u2014and let\u2019s just say, the vibes were immaculate. Our dream team of vendors transformed the space into a Cuban night to remember, bringing bold, tropical hues and island flair to every corner.<\/p>\n<p>Planner and florist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/beyond-bloems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beyond Bloems<\/a> worked their magic, bringing an explosion of lush, tropical florals in bold, vibrant hues. Sponsored by Southern Floral Co., these stunning arrangements were everywhere\u2014draping over tables, cascading from the fountain, decorating the photo booth, and adding a colorful touch to the food displays, bar, and beyond. The Post Room was equally decked out, featuring more of these bold florals, past Weddings in Houston magazine covers, and vibrant pink and green linens from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/houston-tents-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houston Tents &amp; Events<\/a> that tied everything together.<\/p>\n<p>The night kicked off with a must-snap moment: a life-size Weddings in Houston magazine cover photo booth by Davina\u2019s Photobooth. As guests mingled, Cuban music filled the air, and The Annie kept the party going with delicious lite bites and glasses of bubbly. We were honored to welcome so many wedding industry pros\u2014plus a few of the couples featured in the new issue! Capturing every moment? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/elizabeth-b-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elizabeth B Photography<\/a> and Vinson Valdez Films.<\/p>\n<p>A highlight of the night was a heartfelt speech from our publisher, Vik Day, who shared his gratitude for everyone who played a role in bringing this year\u2019s issue to life. Then came the sweetest surprise\u2014dessert! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/susies-cakes-confections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Susie\u2019s Cakes<\/a> created a show stopping Cuban-inspired cake, complete with dominos, cigars, and a classic Havana-style hat. And if that wasn\u2019t cool enough, she also made custom cookies featuring the new magazine cover. Obsessed!<\/p>\n<p>Keep scrolling to relive all the incredible moments from the Weddings in Houston Magazine 2025 Launch Party!<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-11.jpg\" alt=\"The fountain in Emilia's Havana with tropical florals decorating it.\" class=\"wp-image-51962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-11.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-11-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-18.jpg\" alt=\"The tables at Emilia's Havana decorated with tropical florals and magazines. \" class=\"wp-image-51968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-18.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-18-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-12.jpg\" alt=\"The stage and a green sign that says &quot;Emilia's&quot; at the Emilia's Havana. \" class=\"wp-image-51963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-12.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-12-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-13.jpg\" alt=\"The bar in Emilia's Havana. \" class=\"wp-image-51964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-13.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-13-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-14.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical floral display on the edge of the bar. \" class=\"wp-image-51965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-14.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-14-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_0247.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_0247.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_0247-289x300.jpg 289w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_0247-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-35.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in the life-size magazine cover photo booth doing peace signs. \" class=\"wp-image-51976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-35.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-35-254x300.jpg 254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-21.jpg\" alt=\"Pink linens on round tables decorated with magazines and florals. \" class=\"wp-image-51971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-21.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-21-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-38.jpg\" alt=\"Guests chatting with wine and food. \" class=\"wp-image-51979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-38.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-38-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-19-2.jpg\" alt=\"A banner featuring our Wedding Buzz advertisement. \" class=\"wp-image-52002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-19-2.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-19-2-206x300.jpg 206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-43.jpg\" alt=\"Our publisher, Vik Day, smiling with Lisa Hudson in front of The Wedding Buzz banner. \" class=\"wp-image-51981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-43.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-43-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-46.jpg\" alt=\"Steak tartare being passed around to guests. \" class=\"wp-image-51983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-46.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-46-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-42.jpg\" alt=\"Guests taking light bites from a tray. \" class=\"wp-image-51980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-42.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-42-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-45.jpg\" alt=\"A couple posing in the life-size magazine cover photobooth. \" class=\"wp-image-51982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-45.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-45-239x300.jpg 239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-72.jpg\" alt=\"A group of women taking a selfie in front of a Weddings in Houston banner. \" class=\"wp-image-51996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-72.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-72-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-76.jpg\" alt=\"Guests posing in the magazine cover photobooth. \" class=\"wp-image-51999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-76.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-76-237x300.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-37.jpg\" alt=\"Guests smiling while standing at the bar. \" class=\"wp-image-51978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-37.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-37-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-70.jpg\" alt=\"A couple holding the page of their wedding feature. \" class=\"wp-image-51994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-70.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-70-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-66.jpg\" alt=\"Guests chatting at the bar. \" class=\"wp-image-51990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-66.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-66-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-65.jpg\" alt=\"Guests posing for a photo in Emilia's Havana. \" class=\"wp-image-51989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-65.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-65-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-63.jpg\" alt=\"Guests eating passed light bites. \" class=\"wp-image-51987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-63.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-63-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-67.jpg\" alt=\"Guests taking selfies in Emilia's Havana. \" class=\"wp-image-51991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-67.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-67-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-68.jpg\" alt=\"Guests sitting in Emilia's Havana posing for a photo. \" class=\"wp-image-51992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-68.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-68-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-71.jpg\" alt=\"Guests smiling for a photo with our publisher, Vik Day.\" class=\"wp-image-51995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-71.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-71-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-69.jpg\" alt=\"Kady with Alchemy Bake Lab posing with her advertisement in the magazine. \" class=\"wp-image-51993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-69.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-69-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-36.jpg\" alt=\"Our account executive, Stephanie Olmstead, shaking hands with a guest. \" class=\"wp-image-51977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-36.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-36-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-60.jpg\" alt=\"Guests posing for a photo. \" class=\"wp-image-51986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-60.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-60-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-77.jpg\" alt=\"Our publisher, Vik Day, giving a speech on the Emilia's Havana stage. \" class=\"wp-image-52000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-77.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-77-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-30.jpg\" alt=\"A cuban-themed cake and cookies with our magazine cover printed on them. \" class=\"wp-image-51973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-30.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WIH-Launch-Party-30-221x300.jpg 221w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4>&#8220;A Cuban-Inspired Night: Inside the 2025 Magazine Launch Party&#8221; Spotlight WiH Partners- Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/elizabeth-b-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elizabeth B Photography<\/a> | Floral Design + Planning: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/beyond-bloems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beyond Bloems<\/a> | Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/the-annie-cafe-bar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Annie Caf\u00e9 &amp; Bar &#8211; Emilia&#8217;s Havana<\/a> | Linens: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/houston-tents-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houston Tents and Events<\/a> | Cake + Cookies: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/susies-cakes-confections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Susie&#8217;s Cakes<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><em>Contributing Vendors- Southern Floral Co. \/ Vinson Valdez Films \/ Davina Photobooth<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been a week, and we\u2019re still buzzing from the 2025 Weddings in Houston Magazine Launch Party! This year\u2019s celebration took over The Annie Caf\u00e9 &amp; Bar and Emilia\u2019s Havana\u2014their exclusive, Cuban-inspired speakeasy\u2014and let\u2019s just say, the vibes were immaculate. 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