Wedding Blog

Confection Perfection: Let Them Eat Cake, Texas-Style

By Kieran Kern Whether a confection in buttercream or a construction in fondant, the wedding cake is an opportunity for the newly married couple to share their personality and passion with their guests. While multitiered visions in white will never go out of style, Houston brides and grooms have been working with their cake designers to tap into their creativity for cakes that show true Texan flair. Since 1980, brides and grooms have gone to Susie Edwards of Susie’s Cakes & Confections for…

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9 Reasons to Have a Restaurant Wedding

by Nancy Mattia Since restaurants are where people traditionally go to celebrate a special occasion or milestone, it makes sense to commemorate your wedding at one too. With Houston’s reputation as a foodie’s paradise, a reception at a restaurant, cafe or bistro is the tastiest way to customize your big day. Here’s why you should consider one. You dislike traditional wedding food. If serving shrimp cocktail and prime rib at your local banquet hall doesn’t get you excited, but fare like crab…

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Curating Your Closet for Your Wedding Season

By Kieran Kern It seems that as soon as the engagement ring is slipped on your finger, your calendar begins to fill with occasions your closet may not be ready for. Take heart brides-to-be; we won’t send you into the retail jungle without a guide. “There are so many rules out there and we’ve thrown them out the window!” explains bhldn stylist supervisor Anne White. A sister to popular brand Anthropologie, bhldn opened its very first store in Houston – and it’s the perfect place to start putting…

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Wing Away to a Dream Honeymoon Direct from Houston

by Kieran O’Brien Kern You’ve said I do, cut the cake and danced all night. Embrace this time to relax and reconnect as a married couple. Running through multiple airports rushing to make connections on the way to your dream honeymoon is the antithesis of what you need to do to unplug. Southwest Airlines has your golden ticket to paradise with several new direct routes from Houston. Cabo San Lucas One of Mexico’s top destinations, Cabo San Lucas is known for its beaches and hospitality. Fly…

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