woodlands bride march/april 2013
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The premier wedding resource for The Woodlands, TexasTRANSCRIPT
WOODLANDSWOODLANDS bride March/April 2013 Vol 1 Issue 2
Treasure Your Love
WOODLANDS brideMarch/April 2013
Editor Jennifer Tolbert
Assistant Editor Candice Fitzgerald
Contributing PhotographersMemories By Maryanne
Photography By NikiChrista Elyce
Kimberly Chau Photography
Woodlands Bride is daily blog of thought-fully curated wedding content featuring
the hottest wedding trends and most creative vendors in The Woodlands. We
are the premier resource for brides in The Woodlands and surrounding area.
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Copyright 2013, Woodlands Bride
W e are so excited to share another issue of beautiful Woodlands-area weddings with you! The Woodlands
is a beautiful place to live, and to marry. The beauty of the forest combined with many spectacular venues make it a wed-ding destination in its own right.
Our purpose for our blog, magazine, and vendor guide is to help you plan a beautiful, stress-free wedding by putting the information you need at your fi ngertips.
Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and follow our blog at www.woodlandsbride.com. If you ever have a question, sim-ply send us an email and we would love to help you fi nd the answer or the wedding professional who can help.
Sincerely,Jenn Tolbert, Editor
Photo courtesy of Freckled Egg Photography
Mee t the Editor Jenn Tolbert
MEET OUR COVER PHOTOGRAPHERMemories By Maryanne
Maryanne Keeling captures your style with exquisite artistry and a heartfelt touch. Her creativity and expert eye make the personalities of her subjects shine through. Maryanne values the unique qualities of her clients and her warm and inviting studio brings out
the best in every session. She makes use of Houston’s great skyline, adding an urban touch to many of her wedding, family, and senior portraits. You can call 281-583-9524 to book your event or portrait session!
Table of Contents
5 10
16 26
18
REAL WEDDINGS
5 Dana + Peyton
10Lauren + Philip
REAL ENGAGEMENTS
26Rachel + Jay
VENDOR FEATURES16
Sweet Talkfeaturing Nutmeg & Co.
INSPIRATION
18 Treasure Your LoveAn Inspired Shoot
www.roseisarose.com
A WELL TIED TIE IS THE FIRST SERIOUS STEP IN LIFE. -Oscar Wilde
Custom ties and suspenders for your wedding day.
Photos by Kamp Photography
Dana + PeytonAdorable DIY elements combined with a lovely grey, yellow, and pink pallette
made for a beautiful wedding day.
Photography by Kimberly Chau Photography
Rule of ThumbAs a rule, brides generall have a book for guests to sign in. We love that Peyton and Dana opted for a gorgeous thumb-print tree to record their guests attendance.
PhotographerKimberly Chau Photography
Hair StylistLaVantage Salon
CatererE & P Catering
Floral DesignerCornelius Florist NW
Musiciansdivisi strings, llc
Dress StoreVentura's Bridal
Cake DesignerDream Cakes Inc.
ShoesSteve Madden
Mens AttireMen’s Warehouse
Bridesmaid DressesThe Dessy Group
Event VenueOlde Dobbin Station
Style Guide
For the Love of the Game
Photography by Memories by
Maryanne
Laurenand P hilipWhen Philip played baseball in college, he could always count his biggest fan, Lauren. So when the couple began to plan their October wedding, a baseball themed wedding was the perfect fi t. The couple entertained their guests in the gorgeous, historic lobby of Minute Maid Park. The ocuple added to the details with a homeplate sign in for guests, a three tiered wedding cake with baseball lace details, and a send-off of guests tossing popcorn.
Style GuidePhotographer
Memories by Maryanne Photography
Floral Designer The Senterpiece
Dress StoreBrickhouse Bridal
Event VenueMinute Maid Ballpark
After the wedding, the newly-married couple and their wedding party had a fun post-ceremony session photo session on
the fi eld of Minute Maid Park.
On the Field Fun
Here at Woodlands Bride, we never pass up a slice of wedding cake – and we never pass on a good feature story. Let us introduce you to a small business with a big portfo-lio. Brides, you will want to sample this one!
We chatted it up with Megan Edwards, pastry chef and owner of Nutmeg & Co., to fi nd out what inspires her, what she offers brides and what’s on the menu at Nutmeg & Co. (hint: nearly everything your sweet tooth desires.) What started out as a nickname her friends gave her because of her love for baking has become a passionate business and a hobby Megan says she never tires of!
WB: How did you get started as a pastry chef ?Nutmeg&Co: I attended culinary school right out of high school and worked in several restaurants. I started my business in 2006 and have not stopped baking since! I had a brief sabbatical as a corporate pastry chef with a
big company, but I am glad to be returning to my business and for the opportunity to work with brides!
WB: Since you serve the wedding industry, what should brides know about your business?Nutmeg&Co: We are completely committed to mak-ing the cake designing part of their wedding planning an enjoyable experience. Once we sit down with each bride for a tasting and get a better idea of what they are looking for, design and fl avor wise, we piece together sketches to narrow down the exact design they have in mind. Nor-mally the only time a bride will ever have to meet with us is once for the tasting, everything else is done via email. This saves time for our brides and does not force them to make a decision in one day. Our cake fl avor menu has nearly fi fty fl avors on it, including cheesecakes and Bavar-ian cheesecakes, and we include the option to make each tier of your wedding or groom's cake a different fl avor.
Swee t Talk A Q+ A with Megan Edwards, pastry chef and owner of Nutmeg & Co. By: Candice Fitzgerald
We believe that the inside is equally important as the out-side and that your guests should leave remembering how delicious the cake was!
WB: What’s on the menu at Nutmeg & Co.?Nutmeg&Co: We specialize in custom cakes for all occa-sions, in addition to petite fours, cupcakes, custom sugar cookies, and miniature desserts. All of our pastries and cakes are made completely from scratch, with real butter; and while our menus and fl avor ideas are vast, we are open to any ideas that each client brings to us! Many of our popular fl avors are combinations conjured up by brides themselves. We have also been known to provide cob-blers, puddings, and pies for the grooms who opt to not have a groom's cake. An elegant approach is taken with each custom order, so that no matter what your ideas are, they will come to life and impress your guests.
WB: Which fl avor cake is your personal favorite?Nutmeg & Co.: To be honest the reason there are so many fl avors on our menu is because I don't discriminate when it comes to cake...and I don't ever tire of it! In the realm of chocolate, I would pick our Chocolate Mo-cha, and in the realm of non-chocolate, defi nitely Italian Cream. It's hard to put the fork down on either one of those! WB: Sweet! And now my mouth is watering! So, we must know – what inspires you and your business?Nutmeg&Co: I have always loved to bake, from a very young age, and I love being able to turn something yummy into something beautiful that people remember. Weddings are particularly special because brides want to create a very unique 'work of art' displayed for their guests, and the ability to make their vision come to life is so satisfying!
WB: Do you have any advice for couples who may have just gotten engaged over the holidays and are starting the wedding planning?Nutmeg & Co.: They may feel like they have a million things to do and don't know where to get started, but when the time comes to think about the cake, I suggest to carve out time at least 2-3 months in advance of your decided upon wedding date. The cake tasting part should be the most fun which is why even most grooms tend to make time to show up for this part of the wedding planning! When it comes to cake, I always advise that a bride's best bet is to peruse the Internet for design ideas. We can take a pile of pictures and turn them into a sketch of the cake of her dreams!
WB: What is a fun fact about you that you would like to share with readers?Nutmeg & Co.: People are always asking me if I'm sick of cake, and I don't think that will ever happen! I never get tired of cake - or sweets for that matter.
WB: What is the best way for brides to contact you?Nutmeg&Co: Telephone or email; either way, we can get them set up for a consultation.Nutmeg & Co.Megan Edwards, Owner Phone: 832.567.1724 Web: www.nutmegandcompany.comEmail: [email protected]
Smitten. Absolutely smitten. That is the only way to describe our feelings about these gorgeous images by Christa Elyce and styled perfectly by Two Be Wed. From the amazing fl orals byTamara Menges Designs to the intricately detailed wedding cake by The Bake Shoppe, we are simply captured.
Photos by Christa Elyce
Treasure Your L
Love
PhotographyChrista Elyce Photography
Photo Shoot VenueThe Prairie by Rachel Ashwell in
Round Top, Texas
Event DesignTwo Be Wed
Floral DesignTamara Menges Designs
Paper Floral DesignPaper Floral Artistry
Wedding CakeThe Bake Shoppe
StationeryPH Design Shop
Vintage RentalsRecollection Vintage Rentals
Getting Ready LocationThe Vintage Round Top
Wedding DressWatters“Gabrielle” via
Mia Bridal Couture
Bridesmaids’ Dresses, Shoes, Jewelry + Accessories:
BHLDN
StylistHaili Pue of
All Ze Details
Hair + MakeupThalio Beckham
Jessica Garza
Men’s SuitsBill Reid
Style Guide
Rachel+ Jay
Photography by Photography by
Niki
before & happily ever afterbefore & happily ever after
On-Site Location
281-898-0411www.exquisitereflections.info