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THE ULTIMATE WAY
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Planning a wedding is no small task. It can be very stressful and we know your time is precious. The first and most important step is to choose a venue and Woodlands Bride has completely revolutionized the way you can tour local venues. Say goodbye to driving countless miles and spending your weekends touring venues and visiting open houses, only to find the best weekends have already booked. With our tours, you can
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Choosing Your Venue Once you say “Yes!� and start sporting your new bling the clock starts ticking on booking your venue. The best venues book up quickly - sometimes up to a
year in advance! If you want to land your dream venue on your favorite date, it’s critical to do your research quickly and book your venue as soon as possible. Another reason you need to book your venue ASAP is because so many of your other wedding decisions hinge on your venue. Your theme, guest count, vendors, and budget are just a few of the decisions that are influenced by your venue. Our virtual venue tours will give you a 360 degree view of the venue and details about its accommodations. You can view each room or area from floor to ceiling, click information icons to
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Planning Your Wedding You will love the freedom our venue tours give you to “pop in” and see the venue anytime. Family and friends that live thousands of miles away will be able to envision your plans and give meaningful feedback as if they were right there with you. You can also use the tours at meetings with your wedding vendors to collaborate on specific layouts and placements of every detail of your wedding as if you were at the venue!
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Contents Cover Feature - Lauren + Jacob .................. 9 Page 15
Annie + Aaron............................................................. 15 Franciska + Brent..................................................... 19 Lauren + Eric............................................................... 22
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Claire + Travis.............................................................. 27 Questions to Ask a Wedding Venue......... 20 Erica + John.................................................................. 31 Brynne + Justin.......................................................... 35
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Shauna + Micah......................................................... 39 Amanda + Dominic................................................. 43
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PUBLISHER Woodlands Bride EDITOR Nick Thiele Page 35
FEATURED VENUE The Bell Tower on 34th FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER Lacy Dagerath Photography CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Page 39
Lacy Dagerath Photography EVOKE Photography & Video Jason Smelser Photography Mike Turner Photography Ryan Price Photography
ADVERTISING INQUIRIES Page 43
Email Jen Saucer at jen@woodlandsbride.com
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Cover Feature
Lauren + Jacob
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Style Guide Photographer: Lacy Dagerath Photography Venue: The Bell Tower on 34th Flowers & Linens: Plants n’ Petals Cakes & Favors: Cakes by Gina Ceremony Music: Divisi Strings DJ: Rock N Robin Hair & Makeup: Sunkissed & Made Up Bride’s Dress: Ivory Bridal Atelier Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Groom’s & Groomsman’s Suits: Mens Warehouse Invitations and Menus: Minted Officiant: Ron Ramey of Access Wedding Pastors
Woodlands Bride
Start searching today at www.woodlandsbride.com
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Annie + Aaron
Photographer: Ryan Price Photography Venue: Magnolia Ballroom Florist: Haute Flowers and Events Catering: Massoud Catering Rentals: A Finer Event Makeup: Christly Taylor Makeup Hair: Hey Lovely
Cake: Cakes by Gina Bartending: Bartending2U Linens: LBL Event Rentals Wedding Planner: Events By Gia DJ: DJ Connection Dress: Bridal Depot Woodlands Bride Downtown - Summer 2017
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Franciska + Brent Photographer: EVOKE Photography & Video
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Style Guide Venue: Magnolia Ballroom Photographer: EVOKE Photography & Video Catering/Cake: Butter & Company Beverage Provider: Melange Catering DJ: Access DJ Linens: LBL Event Rentals Rentals: A Finer Event Florals: Floral Inspirations by Barbara Ann
Real Wedding
Lauren + Eric Photographer: MD Turner Photography Venue: The Crystal Ballroom Caterer: Sambuca Catering Floral, Linens, DĂŠcor: Darryl & Co
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Cake: Who Made the Cake Entertainment: Doppelganger Cigar Roller: Leonard Hight
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Claire + Travis Photographer: Jason Smelser Photography
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Style Guide Venue: The Crystal Ballroom Photographer: Jason Smelser Photography Cake: Desserts by Devin Hotel: Magnolia Hotel Florist: The Bloom Room DJ/Photo Booth: Jonny Black Productions Wedding Dress: BHLDN Hair/Makeup: Butter Artistry Rings: Reiner’s Fine Jewelry Videography: Jordan Zale with George Street
Important Questions to Ask Your Wedding Venue
?
Scheduling and Accommodations
Vendors and Setup
Is my wedding date available?
Must I use in-house caterers, or choose from a
How many other weddings are scheduled that day?
preferred vendor list?
How many people can the venue accommodate?
If I hire my own caterer, are kitchen facilities
How long will I have use of the event space(s)
available for them?
I reserve? Is there an overtime fee if I stay longer?
Can I bring in a cake from an outside cake maker
Can I hold my ceremony here, too?
or must I use a cake made on the premises? Is there
If so, is there an additional charge?
a cake-cutting fee? If I use a cake made on site is
Is there a bride’s changing area?
the fee waived? Do you provide special
How much time is allocated for the rehearsal?
cake-cutting utensils?
Is there room for a band and/or dancing?
When can my vendors arrive for setup
Are there adequate bathroom facilities?
Are there any decoration limitations?
Is there a coat check?
Are candles permitted?
Is the site handicap accessible?
Are tables, linens, chairs, plates, silverware and
Is there parking on site? If so, is it
glassware provided? If so, is there an additional
complimentary? Do you offer valet parking?
charge?
Money Matters
Can I move things around and decorate to suit my
purposes, or do I have to leave everything as is?
Does the venue own sound equipment,
or do I need to rent my own?
What is the venue fee and what is
included in that price?
Is there a discount for booking an off-season
date or Sunday through Friday?
Food and Beverage
How much is the deposit, when is it due,
Are you licensed to provide alcohol service?
and is it refundable?
If so, is alcohol priced per person?
What’s the cancellation policy?
By consumption? Are there additional
What’s the payment plan for the entire bill?
charges for bar staff?
What is the food & beverage cost on a per-person
basis? What is the tax and service charge?
Can I bring my own wine, beer or champagne,
and is there a corkage fee if I do?
Can I bring in other alcohol?
At the Ceremony Venue Officiant
Groomsmen seating guests
Registry attendants & greeters
General Questions
Is there a backup plan for rain or
inclement weather?
Who is responsible for setting up and tearing
down the decor, and when will it be completed?
Does the venue have liability insurance?
Will there be security guards on site, or do I need to
make my own arrangements?
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Erica + John Photographer: Lacy Dagerath Photography
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Style Guide Reception Venue: The Crystal Ballroom Ceremony Venue: River Oaks Baptist Church Photographer: Lacy Dagerath Photography Caterer: Sambuca Catering Planner/Coordinator: Kelly Kennedy Events Flowers: Flowers by Nino Cake: Edible Designs by Jessie Hair & Makeup: Thalio Beckham Linens: LBL Event Rental Transportation: Original Trolley co. Invitations: Isabella Invitations Officiant: Tom Edwards Lighting & Entertainment: LG Entertainment
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Brynne + Justin Photographer: Lacy Dagerath Photography
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Style Guide Venue: Bell Tower on 34th Photographer: Lacy Dagerath Photography Coordinator: Gray & Associates Events Hair Sylist: Ashley Smart with Beautique Salon Makeup: Makeup by Sheila Videographer: 1 Cinema Productions Cake: Cakes by Gina Florist: Plants and Petals Entertainment: Divisi Strings Officiant: Roddy Thompson
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Shauna + Micah Photographer: Lacy Dagerath Photography Venue: Hotel ZaZa Coordinator: Belle of the Ball Florist: AJ’s Urban Petals Hair and Makeup: Hilda Kershman Makeup Studio
DJ: Rock N Robbin Bride’s Cake: Who Made the Cake Groom’s Cake: Tiny Boxwoods Videography: Sculpting with Time Woodlands Bride Downtown - Summer 2017
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Amanda + Dominic Photographer: Lacy Dagerath Photography
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Style Guide Venue: The St. Regis Houston Photographer: Lacy Degarath Photography Coordinator: Two Be Wed Band: The Drywater Band Florist: Flora & Eventi Videographer: Bella Vista Productions Hair & Makeup: Hair by Liz Mirrored Seating Chart: My Urban Invites Grooms Cake: Lollydoozer’s Brides Cake: St Regis Painter: Susan Moss Cooper Event Paintings Limo: Monarch British Limousines