Events By Audrey http://eventsbyaudrey.com Certified Wedding & Event planner in Houston,TX Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:53:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Glenda + George 1.9.10 http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/glenda-george-1-9-10/ http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/glenda-george-1-9-10/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:19:16 +0000 admin http://eventsbyaudrey.com/?p=703 So here’s the story on Glenda.  I did a wedding last year in March at the Magnolia hotel in Downtown Houston.  I parked my car on the outskirts of the hotel.  Now, if anyone of you know me by now, you’ll know that I have my SUV with stickers on my car of my company name.  It’s the Events by Audrey mobile! :-)   As I get out of my car, a young lady comes up to me as ask me about my services.  She said that she thinks she might get engaged in a few months and may need a wedding planner.  We chat for a bit, I give her my card and go off my merry way to my wedding.

A few months had passed when I get a call from Glenda.  She reminded of how we met and informed me that she was getting married & that she never forgot me or lost my card.  I was soooo happy and was unexpected!

To my luck Glenda became such a wonderful & easy going bride.  I had such joy in planning this wedding.  She knew what she liked & knew what she was looking for so planning this wedding was extremely enjoyable.

Her fiance, now husband, George was the sweetest and probably one of the funniest grooms.  He always made us laugh.  I KNEW when I met them that they were perfect for each other.  Good times!

So, without further a do I give you the pictures of their wedding graciously provided by Dahlia Photo.   Dahlia Photo did an absolutely amazing job!  They are both worked as photojournalists for the Houston Chronicle so it’s only natural that their pictures showcase that talent.  Thanks again to Dahlia Photo.

They wanted to incorprate the Latin side to their wedding as it seemed perfect for them since Glenda & George met in a Salsa class!  Yes that’s right!  They met in a  salsa class!

Video to come shortly!  So stay tuned!  Thanks again Dahlia Photo!

*** PLEASE NOTE TO CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO GET A FULL VIEW OF THE IMAGE*** I am not the greatest photo uploader! ;-)

Sincerely,

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

Certified Wedding & Event Planner, Houston  TX   

 

]]> http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/glenda-george-1-9-10/feed/ 1 Emily + Michael Video http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/emily-michael-video/ http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/emily-michael-video/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:16:43 +0000 admin http://eventsbyaudrey.com/?p=686

Hi everyone!

Here is a wonderful video graciously provided by Blue Star Video Productions.

http://www.bluestarvideo.com/blog/?p=178

Enjoy!

Happy Planning!

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

Certified wedding & event planner in Houston,TX

]]> http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/emily-michael-video/feed/ 0 Julie & Chris 11.20.09 http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/julie-chris-11-20-09/ http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/julie-chris-11-20-09/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:43:48 +0000 admin http://eventsbyaudrey.com/?p=664 Julie & Chris were such a lovely couple!  They were a referral from the Gremillions whom I did their daughter’s wedding about a year ago.  I LOVE referrals!!! Simply love it!!  That is the best form of a Thank you that someone could send to a wedding planner!

I had so much fun coordinating this lovely event with the mother of the bride & Julie!  Congratulations to Julie & Chris! 

Video from A&A videography on it’s way!  Enjoy!

Videography: A&A Videography

Personal pics and not my claim to fame… :-)

Happy Planning!

Audrey Hu Gonzalez

Certified Wedding & Event planner

Ceremony: Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral Church

Reception: Rockfellar Hall

Caterer:  Demeris Catering

Photobooth:  Houston Party Booths

DJ: Elegante Entertainment

Cakes:  Sondra Simonton Cakes – :-)

Candy Buffet: Designed by the bride set up by yours truly! :-)

Limos: Action Limousines

Linens: The Linen House

Florals : A Floral Event

Invitations & Programs: Designed by Bride, printed by A&E Repographic

Make up:  The Perfect Face

]]> http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/julie-chris-11-20-09/feed/ 1 Sara + Stephen 10.25.09 http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/sara-stephen-10-25-09/ http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/sara-stephen-10-25-09/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:32:35 +0000 admin http://eventsbyaudrey.com/?p=642 Hi Everyone!

Sara & Stephen’s wedding was set in the beautiful backdrop of the Rose Garden at Herman Park.   She wanted a simple outdoor wedding with her dog Zen as the ring bearer!  It was a beautiful wedding and GOD blessed us with ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL weather!!!  Thank you Lord!

Here are a few tasty tidbits of the wedding:

Ceremony: Rose Garden in Herman Park

Reception : The Aquarium Restaurant Downtown – AMAZING STAFF!

Cake:  Who Made the Cake!

Floral & Linen: Dream Bouquet

Ceremony rentals of chairs: A Finer Event

Limo: Monarch British Limos

Officiant:  Reverand Jim Hensley – Wonderful!

Flamenco dancers : Adams & Green Entertainment

DJ/Uplighting /Gobo : Elegante Entertainment. 

Here are some personal pics of the event.

Happy Planning!

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

Certified wedding & event planner in Houston, TX

Passionate events!  Desires detailed!

]]> http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/sara-stephen-10-25-09/feed/ 0 New idea in Groom’s cake – Pull Apart cupcakes! http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/new-idea-in-grooms-cake-pull-apart-cupcakes/ http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/new-idea-in-grooms-cake-pull-apart-cupcakes/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:54:45 +0000 admin http://eventsbyaudrey.com/?p=595 Hello fellow readers! I hope that this post finds you well in the new year. It has been awhile since my last blog post. I have so much to tell you and so little time! :-)

Recently, an idea came across my mind and thought I would pitch it to my December bride, Emily. She was looking for something different & something fun for her fiance Micheal. So I suggested pull apart cupcakes! They are extremely popular with little children and I thought this would be such a fabulous idea for such a fun-loving couple.  Michael didn’t want cake…no…he’s a cupcake man!  So what better than a pull-apart cupcake!

So, Emily went for the idea and decided that the most appropriate design would be a tombstone that said: “R.I.P” Michael’s single days…

It was a HUGE hit! Everyone loved the idea of having this! We went to a local grocery store to get it done. Kroger’s in Sugar Land does tasty & yummy cupcakes! She did 24 cupcakes and they did an amazing job & inexpensive too! Roughly about $24.99 for 24 cupcakes so depending on the size would depend on the price.

Happy Planning!
Audrey Hu-Gonzalez
Passionate events…..desires detailed!
Certified Wedding & Event Planner in Houston, TX

]]> http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2010/new-idea-in-grooms-cake-pull-apart-cupcakes/feed/ 0 It’s getting cold out there! What to do with coats during events http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2009/its-getting-cold-out-there-what-to-do-with-coats-during-events/ http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2009/its-getting-cold-out-there-what-to-do-with-coats-during-events/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:14:45 +0000 admin http://eventsbyaudrey.com/?p=481 The other day I attended a wonderful networking event in Downtown Houston. 

The night was BRRRR..cold!  Not like today (December 4, 2009) in Houston,TX and it’s snowing!  BUT it was chilly out so as anyone would do, I brought my coat.

When I arrived I asked the Host if there was a coat check so that I can leave it there and not have to worry about lugging around my big coat.  I was informed that they did not have a coat check! :(

So it got me thinking, although Houston is not a very cold city, I feel that it should be important to offer that service when doing an event in the winter time.  I cannot begin to tell you how crowded it got and having to carry a coat just added to the “cozy” but tight atmosphere.

So in retrospect if you have an event during the winter it might be a good idea to ask the facility if they can offer you a coat check person at the front.  They can keep an eye on your coat and your guests can have FUN at your event instead of having to worry about where their coat is.  You can check with them to see what if any are the additional rates.

Happy Planning!

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

www.eventsbyaudrey.com

Certified Wedding & Event Planner in Houston, TX

Photo courtesy of Mary Henry Zeek Photography

Photo courtesy of Mary Henry Zeek Photography

]]> http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2009/its-getting-cold-out-there-what-to-do-with-coats-during-events/feed/ 0 Sweet Footie! Comfortable Footies for your guests! http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2009/sweet-footie-comfortable-footies-for-your-guests/ http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2009/sweet-footie-comfortable-footies-for-your-guests/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:25 +0000 admin http://eventsbyaudrey.com/?p=467 Hello my friends!  It has been a very long time since I’ve been blogging! 

I recently had a wedding (Jessica & Jonathan) that had an absolutely wonderful and ingenious idea!

Ladies, and men :-) , have you ever gone to a wedding were the music is great? The party is happenin’ and you just want to dance the night away?  Only to find yourself after one hour of dancing that you feet gave out?  That they don’t want anything to do with you?

Well have I a solution for you! LOL, I sound like a infomercial!  I’ve recently discoved a clever idea to save those painful feet from pain and suffering…Are you ready for this?

Lightweight Nylon-Pima Cotton Footies!

These are simple Nylon Footies that can be offered to the guests so that they have have comfy feet at your wedding.  What Jessica, my bride, did is that she had bowl of chocolate brown footies (to match her wedding) next to the DJ with a sign reading:

“When your feet are falling apart…Put these on for a fresh new start! ”

What a wonderful idea!  That way your guests can take off their shoes without fear of getting them dirty, running their pantyhose, or worried about getting splinters on their feet!

This is just a wonderful gesture to show that you care for them and that you want them to enjoy your wedding instead of crying over “spilled feet!”

Here is a website that sells the little “heavenly” footies!

http://www.shopnational.com/product.cfm/wc/407000/sgid/5755_

Happy Planning!

Sincerely,

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

Certified Wedding & Event Planner in Houston,TX

Photo courtesy of: www.scottkelleyphoto.com

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Events by Audrey  

This was a beautiful wedding! I enjoyed working with each and every person on this wedding! From the dyanamic due of the Mother of the bride & the Bride, we had a Blast!
Here’s some tasty tidbits.
Ceremony: Grace Presbyterian
Reception: Vargo…’s – wonderful place!
Rockin’ Photographer: Scott Kelley Photography
Floral: Carmen’s floral
Cake: Edible Designs by Jessie
DJ: LG Entertainers – Cesar
Linens: Touch of Elegance
Classic car: Jordan’s Limos
It was a night to remember! Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

]]> http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2009/jessica-jonathan-wedding-10-10-09/feed/ 1 Chic & Trendy: Draping your ballroom, ceiling, or cake table. http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2009/chic-trendy-draping-your-ballroom-ceiling-or-cake-table/ http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2009/chic-trendy-draping-your-ballroom-ceiling-or-cake-table/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:35:28 +0000 admin http://eventsbyaudrey.com/?p=365 The other day I met Kurt Yager with Quest Drape.  They have been around the draping industry for a while now but have recently decided to open their market to the Houston, TX area.  They drape grand Hollywood events to smaller scale weddings.  You can have a beautiful set up for your own wedding and feel like a movie star!

Draping around the ballroom, ceiling treaments, column covers, door swags…what can they not do?  Prices ranges depending on the size of the ballroom and the total amount of set up required.  I would say average would be between $3,000 and up.  

So if you want to dress up your ballroom to make it for the ultra chic modern wedding, consider draping..consider www.questdrape.com!

Below are some pictures provided by Quest Drape.  Sit back and enjoy these luscious pictures! CLICK ON THE PICTURES TO GET A BETTER VIEW!

Sincerely,

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

Certified wedding & event planner located in Houston,TX

www.eventsbyaudrey.com

]]> http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2009/chic-trendy-draping-your-ballroom-ceiling-or-cake-table/feed/ 0 Napkin folds can create a beautiful ambiance or a dreary drab http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2009/napkin-folds-can-create-a-beautiful-ambiance-or-a-dreary-drab/ http://eventsbyaudrey.com/index.php/2009/napkin-folds-can-create-a-beautiful-ambiance-or-a-dreary-drab/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:35:48 +0000 admin http://eventsbyaudrey.com/?p=355 Napkin folds?? What do you mean by that? Why would a napkin fold make or break a beautiful table?

A napkin fold is a very important aspect in creating beautiful tablescapes. To me the typical tri-fold napkin fold is so passe that it can make the event look like a flash back from the 80’s. I wouldn’t even suggest it for any type of event. What happens in a restaurant should stay at the restaurant…:-)

The newest trend in folds is creating a “pocket” of some sort to include the menu card. Another trend is to have it folded nicely laying over the table at each place setting.

You can even rent very nice satin napkins that are quite inexpensive and can really spice up the table without truly breaking the bank. It’s good to find napkins that have the ability to stand up on itself so that if you select a “bird’s of paradise” fold or a “candlestick fold” it will stand the test of time throughout the night.

Check out this site for different types of napkin folds: http://www.weddingdetails.com/planning/napkins.cfm

Linen napkins are best but to add “pop” to the even satin is wonderful.

Here’s some helpful websites that offer satin napkins:

www.partyclothshouston.com

www.covermesatin.com

www.overthetoplinen.com

www.linenhouse.com
They are all located in Houston,TX and not only do they offer napkins but a beautiful linens for tables & chairs.

Happy Planning!

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

Certified wedding & event planner in Houston,TX

www.eventsbyaudrey.com

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