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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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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!

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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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Lotion & Handmade Candles – Z’handmade

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Looking for a lovely gift for either a family friend, bridesmaids, or wedding party? How about as party favors?  I’ve decided to blog about my dear friend Zafrina Vellani with Z’s Handmade.

Whenever I find interesting items that are handmade, it just seems to be extra special.  The thought of someone giving me something so special as a handmade lotion or a handmade candle makes me feel as if I was important in their lives.

She offers a wonderful variety of smells.  Here’s a list of some of her most popular sales:

Desire – An alluring, sensual fragrance. Top notes of fresh citrus and vetiver and rose geranium, middle notes of jasmine, lily of the valley; and bottom notes of amber guise, vanilla, and musk .

Romance – A truly romantic, passionate fragrance. This unique aroma begins with top notes of fresh ferns and water lilies. Middle notes of fresh rose petals, clove, French jasmine, and lilac, with a background of sandalwood.

Kisses – A playful scent which begins with raspberry, blackberry, and strawberries. Has a note of coconut milk and fresh roses, and hint of Egyptian vanilla and amber musk

To name just a few.  So as you can see she offers some tantalizing smells! ;-)

Here are some additional products that  Z’s Handmade offers:

Soy lotion candle: Soy lotion candles, are also called body candles and massage candles. These are yet another type of candle, this one serving several simultaneous functions. While they light a room, provide a wonderful ambiance, and emit subtle fragrance, lotion candles also contain cosmetic ingredients that make them a superb body moisturizer and massage oil alternative. Because of their ingredients, a true lotion candle will melt at a very low temperature, usually at just 101 – 102 degrees. At slightly above body temperature, they are warm and not hot.
Body Butter: Our Body Butters are amazingly  moisturizing, and the ingredients are top  quality natural butters and rich oils.   The  Shea butter has often been called  the   ultimate moisturizer. It   quickly  melts and   absorbs into the skin,   and its  suitable for   all  skin types. The   Shea  butter leaves your   skin feeling  really   soft and smooth.

Wickless lotion candles: Wickless lotion candles are flameless, no wicks candles. Simply place them on a candle warmer and enjoy the lotion without a flame. Our wickless candles come in sizes of 8oz and 16oz. We offer them in a glass jars as well as a metal tin cans.

Think about it for your next event, whether it be for a wedding, bridal shower, family gathering, or if you just want to treat yourself to something nice.

Happy Planning!

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

www.eventsbyaudrey.com

Certified wedding & event planner in Houston, TX

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Courtney + Ben 4.30.10

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

What can I say about Courtney & Ben? They were such a sweet couple that every minute of the planning was  fun & fantastic!

Along with her SUPER MOM Toni, we planned an amazing event! She and her mom made for an amazing team!  They were such a wonderfully organized duo and knew exactly what they wanted! Watching the cohesion between the two of them and fun that they shared with each other made me SMILE! It warmed my heart and made me think of my little one and wished the same for when she gets married.

Courtney & Ben, congratulations and may you have constant and forever wedding bliss!!!

The wedding & reception was held at the gorgeous Chateau Polonez in Cypress,TX .  We feared that rain would be upon us but prayed and prayed very hard that it stopped literally just in time!!! :-)

Here are some FABULOUS pictures from the amazing Ruven Rivera from Allure Photography.  He was such a pleasure to work with him!  Thanks Rueven!  If you look hard enough you might little old me! ;-)

Please click on the picture to see a better view.  Thanks!

Sincerely,

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

Wedding Planner in Houston,TX

www.eventsbyaudrey.com

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Catherine + Ben 3.13.10

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

On March 13, 2010 I had the sincere pleasure of working with such an adorable couple!  The story that her father, best man, & maid of honor described them to a T! 

Catherine was a wonderful bride who was always calm, cool, & collected and always happy! She decided to go a fresh spring time wedding. 

As this was my first time ever doing a Jewish wedding, I was truely excited to see the ceremony and get familiar with the traditions that they have.

Some of my favorite things of this wedding:

In lieu of table numbers she created a gorgeous frame with a photograph of each city that they had visited.  Guests loved going through the room looking for the Costa Rica table, New York table, or Austin table.  What was really cute about it is that we left a metallic sharpie on each table and each guest was encouraged to sign warm wishes on these frames.

Another very cute idea that I thought was very thoughtful and giving were the party favors that she had selected.  In lieu of party favors she donated money to her favorite charity!  She decided that since she loved pets so much, she donated to her local animal shelter.  Each place setting had a picture of their dog and a little note indicating the donation in  their name.

Here are a few pics of the wonderful event.  Abbie Flynn with Abbie Flynn photography in Houston,TX created these absolutely gorgeous images!  She truly was a joy to work with!  Thanks Abbie!

Happy Planning!!

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

Wedding Planner in Houston,TX

www.eventsbyaudrey.com

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New idea in Groom’s cake – Pull Apart cupcakes!

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

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

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It’s getting cold out there! What to do with coats during events

Friday, December 4th, 2009

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

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A Chic new way to Bedazzle your bon bons!

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

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

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Fancy Cupcake Wrappers

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

I recently did a wedding last weekend in Houston,TX and the bride did the cutest thing with her cupcakes! She purchased some cupcake wrappers! These cute designs are perfect for any wedding, baby showers, wedding shower, or any special event! It really did dress up the cupcakes and brought them to a more fancy & elegant level. To find out more information on these gorgeous wrappers go to:

www.papercrave.com

www.cupcakewrapture.com/

http://www.paperorchidstationery.com/

Happy Reading!

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

Certified Wedding & Event Planner in Houston, TX

www.eventsbyaudrey.compaper-orchid-cupcake wrappers

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New trend in weddings..Latest Craze!

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Do you remember when you where young and you took those special candid shots in those photo booths? Remember how much and and how goofy you can get? Well you can now have it at your wedding! It is the latest craze at this time. Everyone wants to have candid shots of their wedding. A keepsake for guests and for the bride and groom.

Check out this website: www.houstonpartybooths.com & www.fhpentertainment.com for DJ/Uplighting/Gobo Designs.

They have wonderful photobooths that make your event a “candid” memory! :-)

Happy reading!

Sincerely,

Audrey Hu-Gonzalez

Certified Wedding planner Houston,TX

www.eventsbyaudrey.com

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