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Audrey Hu-Gonzalez is a local expert when it comes to weddings, corporate, and social events. As a certified wedding planner, she can assist you from the initial planning stages to the fine-tuned details of menu selections, floral arrangements, entertainment, and photography and will guide you to help make your event an unforgettable occasion for you and your guests. She strives for the best in all that she does. Her philosophy is simple: be graceful, sophisticated, and have fun in what you’re doing. With this philosophy she orchestrates events with professionalism and a true sense of hospitality. Passionate Events! Desires Detailed!

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Beverly + Joe 10.29.11

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Dear Happy readers!

I have been wanting to blog about this wedding for such a long time!   This wedding had all the fixins’ of a fun & family wedding!

Beverly & Joe felt that it was very important to have a beautiful & intimate wedding with close family & friends in a setting that was historic & special at the same time.  Her father, who was just the greatest father a bride could have, had previously donated to the park & felt that this was the perfect location to have her event.  She wanted to bring in a “Texas Country Chic” theme to the wedding with beautiful flowers that had that “just picked” look & down home BBQ for many of her out of town guests. 

Many of her guests were not from Texas, including the couple, so they felt that BBQ was the best representation of what Texas had to offer! :-)   So we enlisted George Demeris, with Demeris Catering who delighted guests with home town cookin’ and with pecan pie for dessert!

The venue, was the perfect location for this event!  Mixing in historical markers with Houston buildings was the great back drop of fusing the past with the present.  The Texas Heritage Society park is a wonderful historical venue.

We did, however, had a wedding crasher!  That’s right folks, it’s a public park and we can’t deny anyone or any animal from coming into the wedding!  So, a chicken hawk decided to make an appereance right in the middle of the father of the bride speech!  With his meal in tow! Check out the great shots that Dahlia Photo did of this fantastic and unexpected moment.  The father of the bride took it well, shrugged his shoulders, & simply said, “I guess that my cue to end my speech!”

Her father was a sweet man, coming in a checking up on everything, making sure that if we needed anything he was there for us.  He also made the cute table numbers in his workshop.  Now that’s an awesome dad! :-)

Here are a some ABSOLUTELY Fabulous shots from none other than one of my dearest photographer friends, Sharon Steinmann with Dahlia Photo.  She is very journalistic & was able to capture the beauty of the entire event.

TO SEE A LARGER IMAGE, PLEASE CLICK ON THE THUMBNAIL.

Sheila + Rogelio 10.15.11

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Hello readers!

Sheila & Rogelio are a wonderfully sweet couple.  She a nurse and him a fireman!  What a great combination! 

So when I got the call to meet them I was really excited to be working with them!  They loved each other so much and were always laughing!  I enjoyed planning this wedding with them.

They are very big into family.  Family is very very  important in their lives & they wanted to respect them as well as incorporate each others cultures.  It can always be a challenge incorporating the two cultures but it can also be amazing & beautiful!  Fusion is the way to go! :-)

So with that in mind they had an authentic Asian Tea ceremony in the morning that is very prevalent in Chinese & Vietnamese cultures and later in the afternoon a very lovely Catholic wedding ceremony.  The danced the night away while enjoying delicious food from Kim Son & dancing hot Latin music throughout the night provided by LG Entertainers. 

TechAve did was a wonderful job of draping and decorating the room leaving the Good luck symbols of the Dragon & Phoenix which is very important in many Asian cultures.

Their intro speech was in Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish, & English!  Some of their menus were also in all 4 languages too.  I loved it!  And in every moment in the wedding all you see is love, laughter, & double happiness! ;-)

So here are a few lovely pictures from Khloe Madison Photography.  They did such a beautiful job on the wedding and the work speaks for itself!  Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

www.eventsbyaudrey.com

Houston Wedding planner

Certified Zumba Instructor in Houston, TX

Shirley + Neerav 5.21.11

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Hello Happy readers!

I am really excited to blog about Shirley & Neerav’s wedding.  This wedding was just beautiful!   Shirley & Neerav were such a gorgeous couple!  Every time Shirley entered the room everyone lit up.  Her smile & her laughter was pure!  Neerav was always making Shirley laugh.  There was never a dull moment with them.  You could sooooo see the love between this beautiful couple.

This wedding was a multicultural event.  Both Shirley & Neerav wanted to incoporate both their Indian and Mexican heritage into the wedding, so they had both a traditional Hindu ceremony followed by a beautiful Christian ceremony officiated by none other that Minister Lynn Turner with Weddings Performed.  It was two very beautiful ceremonies!

Shirley & Neerav had decided food was a key factor in their wedding.  They wanted to provide their guests with an amazing fusion on Indian & Mexican.  And the Hotel Derek & Bombay Brasserie did not fail in this task.  Bombay Brasserie provided an amazing array of Indian food throughout the day and for dinner & ended the night with hearty breakfast tacos with spicy salsa from the Hotel Derek.

Guests danced the night away with full color & fantastic tunes by DJ Yogi – G.  From Bhangra to Salsa to Hip Hop, he DID not fail to please the guests!  He made everyone kick up a notch with all their dancing!

I loved their wedding!  Their wedding matched the couple’s personalities.  Fun, Vibrant, Happy, Joyful, Beautiful, & Ultra modern!  Congratulations to Shirley & Neerav!

Here are some AMAZING pictures from Jesus Tirso with Decca Photography.  He was fun and energetic to work with!

Here is also an amazing video from www.anavideo.com Enjoy!

http://www.vimeo.com/29754888

Enjoy!

PLEASE CLICK ON THE IMAGE IN ORDER TO GET A BETTER VIEW.

Sincerely,

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

Wedding & Event Planner|Houston,TX

Zumba Fanatic!!!

Latricia + Okon 6.4.11

Monday, July 18th, 2011

Hello Happy readers!

I love doing weddings!  I think I may have told you that already!  It’s one of my most favorite & emotional times in a person’s life.  It’s such a special day for all those involved that I always feel extra special when I am selected to do the wedding.

That’s what it was like with Latricia & Okon.  Latricia knew from the moment she met me that I was going to be her wedding planner.  In fact in our first initial meeting, she said, ” I don’t know why you’re bothering trying to sell me, I already decided that I wanted to use you when I first saw your site.  Meeting you was just a fomality and I like you so much already!” :)   I LOVE LOVE THAT!!!

Latricia had decided to do her wedding at the lovely Bell Tower on 34th.  It is such a lovely venue.  She was the type of girl that wanted just the right “bling” in her wedding.  Not too much, not too little, juuuuussst right! 

I have been blessed with wonderfully organized & sweet brides & Latricia was no exception.  She was meticulous in what she wanted and knew exactly how she wanted it.  Her thoughts & ideas came to life!  The event well extremely well & Jason Garcia with Space City Entertainment did not fail us!  With a great mix of Top 40, Hip Hop, & a good mix of Nigerian music, there was not one person that wasn’t satisfied, musically!

Here are some beautiful images by the lovely Margaret Lee with LoveLee Photography.  Her work is always refereshing & breathtaking!  Enjoy!

Heather + Tray 5.14.11

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Hello readers!

I had the distinct pleasure of coordinating this lovely couple’s wedding.  When Heather first met me, it was “Love at first sight”.  We bonded, we laughed, we truly enjoyed each other’s company.   She was sold! 

She decided that she needed a planner for her wedding due to her busy schedule as a Doctor & the idea of planning  a wedding in Galveston while living in Houston would pose a bit of a challenge for her.  She wanted to find the best vendors to work with and new that she didn’t want the hassle of finding them. 

Heather & Tray were such a cute couple!  Constantly laughing and smiling from ear to ear!  You SO see the love between these two love birds that I shed a tear at their ceremony. 

They decided to have their wedding at the BEAUTIFUL Historic Hotel Galvez.  The day was PERFECT!  It was crystal clear skies & the perfect weather.  God couldn’t have made it anymore beautiful!

They danced the night away with with fantastic music provided by Jason Garcia with Space City Entertainment.

So take a look at these “Crystal clear” images by the wonderful & amazing, Margaret Lee with Love Lee Photography.  Thank you Magaret for doing such a beautiful JOB!  Not to mention my amazing vendor team!

Lauren & Bryan’s lovely pictures from Chris Bailey Photography

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Hello Happy readers!

Whenever I get an opportunity to showcase a photographer’s work, I jump at the chance!  Here are some amazing pictures from wonderfully sweet Chris Bailey of Chris Bailey photography!  This wedding was so much fun & Chris captured it so very well!  Thanks again to Chris Bailey!

Enjoy!

Happy Planning!

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

Certified wedding & Event planner in Houston, TX  & Zumba fantatic! :-)

Erin + Matt 12.18.10

Monday, January 17th, 2011

Hello happy readers!

Well, what can I tell you about the OH SO LOVELY Erin & her DASHING husband Matt?  That they were fun?  That they were always laughing?  Always smiling, and hugging, and kissing?  That they made me laugh?  That they were FULL OF LIFE & fun stories?  Yeah, that about sums it up about the two of them.

They are such a truly fun-loving couple and every minute with them was a blast!  Her mom, Donna, was just as amazing as Erin was!  Even my daughter still talks about her and wishes to see Ms. Donna again! :-)

Erin & Matt had thought long and hard about the color scheme & theme that they were going to do for this wedding.  They decided that using the colors of the peacock, PERFECTLY reflected that style, grace, and total goofiness.  So with the help of some amazing vendors, they created this sweet & colorful wedding filled with a gorgeous candy buffet, peppermint martinis (YUM!) and luscious colors of linen & flowers by Bill with Floral Events.

At the end of the night instead of bubbles, sparklers…the norm, they decided to do white pom poms!  It was more a of “dance off” as they danced their way to the Black Swan at the gorgeous Omni Hotel Riverway to keep the party going!

Here are some amazing and absolutely gorgeous pictures from the renowned David Jones with David Jones Photography!  He was an absolute blast to work with and enjoyed every minute of this wedding!  Thanks again David!

PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE FOR A BETTER VIEW.

Happy planning!

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

www.eventsbyaudrey.com

Wedding planner in Houston, TX

Brooke + Shane 11.20.10

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

Greetings readers!

Now it’s Brooke & Shane’s turn!  Brooke had a simple yet elegant wedding with over 350 of her closest friends & family!  She decided to get married the beautiful All Saints Catholic church located in the Heights area.  Small, quaint, & so very beautiful!  She packed the ENTIRE church! :)

The reception was held at the Omni Hotel Riverway where the lovely Teresa Westburry executed an excellant event.  Brooke’s colors were purple & a very deep & very rich Red.  Red being her favorite color!

Cesar, with LG Entertainers had the guests dancing the night away!  Here are a few personal pictures of the evening.  Enjoy!

Happy Planning!

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

www.eventsbyaudrey.com

Wedding planner Houston,TX

Wendy + Dennis 10.23.10

Saturday, December 4th, 2010

 Well hello there!  How have you been doing?  Me, quite well thank you!  Been busy with lost of wedding this month so I’ve been lacking in my bloggin’ duties.  Perdon! :-)

I had the pleasure of being a part of Dennis & Wendy’s most fun wedding!  EVERYONE had a blast at this wedding!  From the minister who is her Uncle from Tiawan to all the guests who flew is from almost every continent on this planet!  They danced the night away with songs from the past & present!  It truly was a wedding that I feel honored to have been a part of!  Thanks Wendy!

So here’s a few details of the lovely bride & her wedding.  They had contacted me approximately two years ago and where deciding between Boston & Houston.  Boston is where the lovely couple met Houston was their home.  So after much thought & meditation, they decided on Houston.  Yay me!  So began the process of this wonderful wedding.

They decided to follow some ideas of David Tutera for their wedding ceremony, by hanging red ribbon with a yellow carnation on a very beautiful tree.  Red, yellow, or gold are very important colors in the Chinese culture.  Representing good luck, health, & wealth.  We could all use a little of that!

Instead of doing the traditional, Wendy decided to have a cocktail hour BEFORE the ceremony!  So as the guests arrived on School buses (Wendy being a teacher) they enjoyed a cool beverage of either Mexican beer, Blue Moon beer, Mexican coke, & some other yummy delights!  Her guests were her TOP priority!

After the ceremony had ended, the guests were transported to Fung’s Kitchen where several absolutely amazing dishes were served course after course!  I love Chinese weddings!  We love love to eat eat!!! ;-)

A photobooth, uplighting and draping completed the decor.  She transformed this into her personal space! 

Instead of doing the traditional wedding cake, she wanted to incorporate his & her love for Super Mario Brothers.  So with that in mind Cakes by Gina made this truly amazing cake that awed all the guests & staff alike.  Since Dennis likes to grill alot, Wendy decided to also have a BBQ grill to represent his ability!

Click on : http://sharonnicolephotography.com/gallery/2010/11/wendy-dennis/  to see some absolutely beautiful pics for Sharon Nicole Photography.  She is wonderfully sweet & did such a great job!  Thanks Sharon!!  She did a MUCH MUCH BETTER JOB THAN I DID!

Want more?  Check out this wonderful video posted on You Tube by the videographer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXjH44fDMCc - Courtesy of http://www.cromagnumfilms.com/index.html

Here are a few of my personal pics that I wanted to share also.  Enjoy!

Liz + Adam 10.16.10

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Hi Everyone!

Phew!  I’ve had a busy month and lot’s to blog about!  I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to blog about this wedding.

So a little background on Liz & Adam, they were referred to me by former clients, Julie & Chris, and when the mother of the bride & Liz met me they already heard wonderful things about me.  So I must say that the biggest compliment is to receive referrals from past clients. : -)

Liz & Adam decided to get married at the very beautiful St. Vincent’s Catholic Church followed by a reception at the Magnolia Ballroom where beats of yesteryear & hits of today were played well by our wonderful DJ Fransisco Perez of Elegante Entertainment.  Flowers by Lisa with Petals by Design.

There is one person I just NEED to mention.  Her grandmother!  She’s the one dancing in one of the pics.  She was sooo sweet and funny!  I just loved her!  She comes up to me and asks me, “So how do I look for an 85 year old?  Pretty good don’t ya think?  I still got it goin’ on!” :-)   I can only hope that I would be that awesome at her age!

Here are some amazing photos taken by Niki with Photography by Niki.  I must say she and her assistant where so much fun to work with!  They were attentive and made my job fun!  Thanks again Niki!

 

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