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Houston Videographers Alex & Whitney Tie the Knot in Grand Palm Beach Style

When acclaimed Houston wedding videographers Alex Douglas and Whitney Henderson, of award-winning Sculpting With Time Productions, said their own “I do’s,” it was with glorious Palm Beach, Fla., as their backdrop. The couple’s wedding, with its Royal Poinciana Chapel Gardens ceremony and gorgeous Flagler Museum reception, is so utterly sigh-inducing, we’ll just go ahead and let photographer Jess Barfield’s stunning pix speak for themselves. Visit Barfield’s blog for more beautiful images of this wondrous wedding. And while you’re at it, check out Alex Douglas’s award-winning documentary “The Passage,” on the incredible history and modern-day significance of the Panama Canal, which took Best Cinematographer honors at the Harlem International Film Festival and will have its West Coast premiere on Jan. 30th at Opening Night of the huge Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where it is nominated for the Social Justice award (and where this year’s speakers include Oprah Winfrey, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio, to name a few).

And don’t forget to visit Sculpting With Time at the Sunday, Jan. 26 I Do! Bridal Soiree at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston to congratulate the newlyweds in person…and tap into their extraordinary filmmaking talents to document your own unforgettable day!

Photos: : Jess Barfield Photography

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The Brand New Issue of Weddings in Houston is OUT!

It’s here, it’s gorgeous, it’s 400+ pages of the finest Houston wedding resources, design inspiration, bridal couture, ceremony and reception options, planning tips, etiquette advice and Houston Real Weddings you could possibly imagine. So stop imagining. Get out there, and get yourself a copy TODAY. Weddings at Houston magazine is available at newsstands, wedding venues and fine Houston bridal salons and retailers across the city.

Oh—and remember: Check the exhibitor list for the upcoming I Do! Bridal Soiree coming to the Royal Sonesta Houston on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. That incredibly talented vendor whose fine abilities are showcased in your copy of Weddings in Houston is very likely to be in attendance, just waiting to meet you in person and make your wedding dreams come true! Tickets WILL SELL OUT, so get yours while you still can.

Fancy yourself more of a digital gal? DOWNLOAD and/or view your copy of Weddings in Houston for FREE and let the planning commence!

Photo: Larry Fagala ~ Gown: Ines Di Santo gown from Belle Mariee Bridal ~ Couture Mask: Cathy Rascoe ~ Earrings: Neiman Marcus ~ Ring: Tootises ~ Bouquet: Arteflora ~ Location: The Corinthian ~ Styling: Summar Salah ~ Hair & Makeup: The Perfect Face ~ Model: Neal Hamil Agency

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1 Day Only Buy I Do Tickets and WIN Smith & Wollensky Dinner for 2

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Photos: Smith & Wollensky

The I Do! Bridal Soiree is just around the corner, and we just made buying presale tickets to Houston’s hottest bridal event a little bit more…mouthwatering. Today ONLY, reserve your exceptionally affordable $20 tickets for the Jan. 26 I Do! Bridal Soiree, and you could WIN a $100 dinner for two at fine Houston steakhouse Smith & Wollensky. Your ticket to the I Do! Bridal Soiree at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston on Sunday, Jan. 26 will get you four full hours of pure luxury wedding inspiration, one-on-one consultations with Houston’s finest wedding vendors and experts, divine food and fine wine, and our signature bridal-couture runway presentation–it ALSO might get you dinner for 2 at Highland Village’s haven of prime aged steaks and succulent seafood, where chilled lobster cocktail, filet mignon with lump crabmeat and asparagus, and Bailey’s-brushed chocolate layer cake are just par for the course(s).

To AUTOMATICALLY ENTER, simply 1.) “Like” us on Facebook, 2.) Purchase your I Do! Bridal Soiree tickets by 9 pm CST TODAY, Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Our winner will be announced this week on Facebook, and darling, we’d sure like it to be YOU. Good luck…and we’ll see you–and indulge you, and inspire you, and make your wedding dreams come true–at I Do!

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We’re At It Again: Buy I Do! Tix & Win a Royal Sonesta Romance Package

I Do Bridal Soiree 2014 Giveaway

The hottest ticket in town just got a little hotter. On Sunday, Jan. 26, the I Do! Bridal Soiree will transform the ultra-stylish Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston into a wonderland of wedding fantasy and inspiration. Stunning tablescapes, lush floral displays, divine wedding cakes, Houston’s top wedding vendors and experts, and a spectacular runway show featuring THE most coveted gowns of 2014–these are what comprise Houston’s ONLY luxury wedding showcase, along with (of course) fine cuisine, flowing wine and cocktails, decadent treats and live entertainment.

If you plan to wed in 2014 or 2015, this is the one Houston bridal show you do NOT want to miss.

And when you purchase your oh-so-affordable $20 presale tickets BY 9 PM CST THIS SUNDAY, JAN. 12, you’ll be automatically entered to win a fabulous Royal Sonesta getaway, including a weekend-night, super-chic, Club-Level stay, complimentary cocktails and snacks, lavish bath amenities…the works! Which is exactly what a hard-working, wedding-planning bride such as yourself could use right about now. Yeah, we know.

So, whatcha waiting for, love? Snag those tickets by Sunday at 9 and you could score a WHOLE lot more!

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HOT New Year’s GIVEAWAY: Snag Houston Bridal Soiree Tix & Win a Royal Sonesta Romance Package for 2!

Houston Bridal Show 2014 Giveaway

Photo: Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

What better way to kick off the New Year than with a big, fat, fabulous GETAWAY GIVEAWAY? If you’re getting married in Houston in 2014 or 2015, you’re likely already familiar with–and planning to attend–the incomparable I Do! Bridal Soiree at the Royal Sonesta Houston on Sunday, Jan. 26. After all, I Do! is Houston’s ONLY luxury bridal show and the only place to find everything you need for your big day, all in one VIP bridal event experience featuring fine food, fine wine and cocktails, entertainment, and the most incredible bridal couture runway show the city has ever seen.

If you haven’t yet snagged your certain-to-sell-out tickets to the I Do! Bridal Soiree @ the Royal Sonesta, now is the perfect time. That’s because one lucky bride who purchases her I Do! tickets between now and Sunday will WIN a fantastic Royal Sonesta Houston luxury romance package including:

  • One weekend night Club-Level accommodations
  • Complimentary evening appetizers and cocktails AND all-day beverages and snacks
  • Enhanced luxury bath amenities

To enter, simply 1) Purchase your I Do! Bridal Soiree tickets by 8:59 pm CST Sunday, Jan. 5 AND 2) *Like* us on Facebook…if you haven’t yet, that is. One randomly selected winner will be notified next week, and announced on Facebook immediately after. Will it be you??

Good luck, darlings…and we’ll see YOU at I Do!

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Jean-Ralph Thurin 2014 Bridal Collection

Designer Jean-Ralph Thurin believes that every bride has her own unique story, which should be showcased on her big day. Thurin’s 2014 bridal collection features wedding dresses in a range of crisp silhouettes, crystal embellishments and luxurious fabrics, plus more than a few surprise details. These fabulous one-of-a-kind bridal gowns are tailor made for the statement-making modern bride. We’ve picked out our favorites, now it’s your turn to check out these modern fairytale gowns!

Photos: Jean-Ralph Thurin

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Buy I Do Bridal Soiree Tickets and WIN $400 GNO Beauty for FOUR!

Buy Houston Bridal Show TIckets and Win

Photo: Bridesmaid Hair & Makeup by Buttercream Beauty

Here’s the thing about the January I Do! Bridal Soiree: It ALWAYS sells out. Here’s why: It’s AMAZING. Incredible wedding-reception tabletop designs by Houston’s top wedding florists and decor experts, insanely decadent wedding cakes, fabulous wedding photographers, 80+ of Houston’s finest wedding vendors, and a spectacular runway presentation showing the most coveted couture bridal gowns, bridal accessories and bridal styling for 2014. Plus free-flowing wine, cocktails, divine cuisine and VIP treatment every step of the way.

And here’s something else you’re gonna love: When you Like the I Do! Bridal Soiree on Facebook AND purchase your $20 pre-sale tickets for the Jan. 26 I Do! Bridal Soiree at the Royal Sonesta Houston by TUESDAY, DEC. 31, you are automatically entered to win a $400 Girls’ Night Out Hair & Makeup Party courtesy of Buttercream Beauty–the sweetest salon in town. Oh yeah, one bride who snags her must-have I Do! tickets before the end of the year will score hairstyling and professional makeup services for herself and up to three of her BFFs, which they’ll enjoy while indulging in decadent desserts at The Heights’ retro-adorable Buttercream Beauty before heading out for a night on the town!

Good luck, brides. And our wishes for a warm, love-filled and BEAUTIFUL holiday season to all y’all. See you at I Do!!

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