EVENTS BY AUDREY

Maggie + Kyle 8.15.09

2009-09-22T19:13:00.000-07:00

I recently did a wonderful wedding with one of my favorite brides!!! She was the coolest chick around! Thanks Maggie for totally rockin!
Here are some picsTasty little tibits:
Ceremony: Hilton WestchaseReception: Hilton Westchase
Photography: RJ Photography
Centerpiece idea: Maggie
Chaircovers: Over The Top Linen
Cake: Cake & Culinary Creations
Lighting/Gobo/DJ: Cesar with LG Entertainers

Bedazzle your bon bons!

2009-08-12T09:41:00.000-07:00

Welcome to a whole new look in chocolate! I recently stumbled on this website through Premier Bride of Houston and thought is was the most interesting idea. Alot of brides are looking for the next big thing. The latest trend.

Take a look at these hot hot bon bons! Glitter bon bons! They come in all different colors to match any wedding colors. They can also create a color scheme for your wedding.
http://bedazzlemybonbons.com/

I personally would consider these also for baby showers, wedding anniversary, graduations, or even birthday parties!
Happy reading!
Audrey Hu-Gonzalez
Certified Wedding & Event planner in Houston,TX
www.eventsbyaudrey.com

Magaret & Jack - June 2009

2009-07-24T12:13:00.001-07:00

Ceremony & Location: The Intercontinental Houston
Photography: Ashley K Photography
Bride's cake: Cakes Affairs & Culinary Creations
Groom's cake: Jungle CafeDJ: John Chen
Flowers: The Secret Floral Garden

Caterer - Drop in VS. Full Service

2009-07-23T13:43:00.000-07:00

Mary Henry Zeek Photography

When looking for a caterer for your wedding it's always important to find the best one that fits your budget, taste amazing, and will provide the best service available.

With that in mind, would definitely suggest rather recommend that you select a full service caterer for your next event.

Let's look at both sides:
Drop In Caterer:

They just drop the food and leave.
They don't have linens, chafers, or utensils available which means you would have to rent.
You would have to rent everything from silverware, plates, chafers, linens, staffing, decorations..etc.
They do not clean up.

Full Service Caterer:

They provide you with staffing to serve the food, set up, clean up, and run the bar.
They offer a larger variety of items for you to use such as linens and silverware.
You have a on-site captain to oversee the entire event to ensure proper service.

Cake cutting is included with most caterers.

So for about the same price or just a tad bit more you will find that hiring a full service caterer will save you from all the headaches of hiring staff, setting up, or cleaning up your own wedding. Do you really want to be throwing away trash in your gorgeous wedding dress? Or any of your guests for that matter?

So my vote of course is for the full service caterer!

Happy reading!

Sincerely,

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

Certified wedding planner in Houston, TX

http://www.eventsbyaudrey.com/

Inspiration board created by Studio Capture

2009-07-16T14:33:00.001-07:00

Long time since I've posted something. Well I'm back! I've changed my layout around a bit and have posted an inspiration board as my layout.
The wonderful people at http://www.studiocapture.com/ created this lovely inspiration from a wedding that I did last year.

The beautiful couple where Jeff & Grace and they were married at the beautiful Paraiso Maravilla.

Please enjoy the picture and I will continue to add new and interesting information on this blog.

Happy reading!
Sincerely,
Audrey Hu-Gonzalez
Certified Wedding & Event Planner location in Houston, TX
http://www.eventsbyaudrey.com/

Nicole & Tim's wedding - 3.19.09

2009-04-02T10:22:00.000-07:00

Hello my fellow readers!
I've attached a link to the most previous wedding I did which was held on March 19, 2009 at the beautiful and gorgeous hotel: The Magnolia Hotel in Downtown.

Nicole: Beautiful bride who "glowed" and was absolutely gorgeous!
Tim: A very happy groom who couldn't believe that he had married his one true love!

Congratulations to both Nicole & Tim!
Thank you to Collins Metu Photography for providing this link! I will be posting photos later!
Collins is an AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER!
http://www.collinsmetu.com/weddings/nicoleandtim/

Facebook - A new way to RSVP

2009-03-30T12:18:00.000-07:00

When thinking about new ways to have your guests RSVP think about Facebook! I have found several people use this tool in order to have a better way to connect with friends of family! So what better way that to connect with Facebook and create a group specifically designed just for your wedding! Most people now days are always on Facebook, Myspace, or Twitter! This is great for the technologically advanced bride!

Happy Reading!
Sincerely,
Audrey Hu-Gonzalez
Houston Wedding Planner
www.eventsbyaudrey.com

Party favor idea!

2009-03-03T16:43:00.000-08:00

I recently did a 50th wedding anniversary and they had the nicest and most personlized party favor. Each guest was provided a small bottle of Chardonnay with the picture of the couple on the label. What a neat idea! It is definitely something that people will cherish and take home to keep as a souvenier.
Here is the website for all you interested brides. Photo by MH Photography.
www.windsorvineyards.com or call 1-800-289-9463.

Happy Reading!
Sincerely,
Audrey Hu-Gonzalez
Houston Wedding Planner
www.eventsbyaudrey.com

27 dresses dilema? I've got the answer

2009-02-15T06:40:00.000-08:00

The other day I met a new vendor who I thought had a fabulous idea. She has a new website where you can sell your gently used bridesmaids dresses on her site! Do you have too many dresses your closet is full? Try this site out and it might help.
http://www.bargainbridesmaids.com/.
MH Photography - Photo
Happy Reading!
Sincerely,
Audrey Hu-Gonzalez
Houston Wedding Planner
www.eventsbyaudrey.com

Bridal Bouquet

2009-02-03T19:44:00.001-08:00

When thinking of some creative ideas on your bridal bouquet...consider this:
I thought this was a beautiful idea that had the entire family involved. My sister-in-law gave flowers to significant people in her life and one had the ribbon that would tie all the flowers together. While she was walking down the aisle, she began collecting these flowers from each of them (of course they being at the end of the aisle). By the time she reached the altar she had her mother tie the flowers to make a beautiful bouquet out of it! She really wanted to have her and her fiance's family involved. It was a great way of uniting the whole family! It held extreme significance to her and to all of us who participated. What a neat idea!
Photo: MH Photography
Happy Reading!
Sincerely,
Audrey Hu-Gonzalez
Houston Wedding Planner
www.eventsbyaudrey.com

Fort Bend Magazine

2009-02-02T09:33:00.001-08:00

Well I finally did it! I have been featured on Fort Bend Magazine Weddings! Please take a look. The bride was ABSOLUTELY wonderful to work with. She and I planned her wedding together and made it a complete success. She loved me sooo much she submitted this article.

Thanks again, Rosy!

Photography: Steve Lee Weddings
Happy Reading!
Sincerely,
Audrey Hu-Gonzalez
Houston Wedding Planner
www.eventsbyaudrey.com

Finding Help for your wedding

2009-01-30T13:33:00.000-08:00

When planning a wedding many of my brides think that they can get friends & family to help out. While that may be good for some I would have to say that I don't always recommend that. I've had many of the DIY brides that tell me, "Audrey, I want to do my own centerpieces and my MOH, BMs, & MOB have all promised me to be there to set up the centerpieces. I trust them with my life and therefore I TOTALLY trust them with this." I always recommend to the bride that although they may be your "knights in shining amor" don't trust them. They will be too busy getting ready themselves and will not even consider or even remember helping out. They always tend to forget. Please consider hiring professionals that do this for a living. It will give you peace in the long run knowing that you have hired a professional florist for example, who will deliver, set up, & break down. Don't try to be your own hero! Take it from my personal experience! PHOTO COURTESY OF JAMES TONGOL PHOTOGRAPHY

New to blogging

2009-01-30T13:27:00.001-08:00

Welcome to my new blogging site! I am new to this so bare with me!

Visit me at http://www.eventsbyaudrey.com/

Thanks again and keep an eye open for upcoming articles!