Deltra + Allan – Las Velas

Houston Wedding Venue Review – Las Velas:
Deltra + Allan’s wedding at Las Velas was almost the event that never was. With visions of a small, quick Vegas chapel wedding playing in their minds, Deltra + Allan had a choice to make. Not having their friends and families involved, especially Allan’s family who would be coming all the way from Kenya, simply wasn’t an option. So Deltra + Allan set out to plan their fairy tale wedding at Las Velas right here in Houston. The overall feel of the day was to be romantic and dramatic, but not over the top. And nothing illustrated this theme better than Deltra’s wedding dress from David’s Bridal. With hand beading and lace details that were sophisticated yet subtle, Deltra’s dress was the definition of romance. To complete her timeless look, a birdcage veil adorned with feathers and ribbon was placed in Deltra’s hair along with a set of pearls fastened around her neck. With its natural vibe, Deltra + Allan’s candlelit ceremony at Las Velas provided just enough “wow” to intrigue guests and transport them away to the majestic drama of the Mediterranean. As you wander the halls, staircases and courtyards of Las Velas, you can’t help but be inspired as we were when capturing formals of the newlywed couple. After a few quick photos, Deltra + Allan joined their guests as Jose with LG Entertainment set the tone for dancing and socializing among the cascading, twinkling lights high above the dance floor of Las Velas. The lights overhead were not the only thing twinkling at Las Velas that night. The cake provided by Who Made the Cake was decorated with rhinestones that sparkled and dazzled guests as it was being cut by the happy couple. Before the reception came to a close, Deltra + Allan honored Allan’s Kenyan heritage by performing a tradition welcoming Deltra into the family. Deltra was presented and dressed with handmade jewelry by family members. The ritual was a very touching and moving custom for all who witnessed. Wanting to be more involved with their guest and not wanting to be the first to leave the event, Deltra + Allan saw their guests off and soon began their happily ever after as husband and wife. Let us know what you think of their fairy tale wedding at Las Velas with your comments below! How will your happily ever after begin?

Las Velas has many beautiful features.

Deltra's dress was simple but not plain.

Deltra gets ready for her walk down the aisle.

Timeless elegance.

Allan + his boys near one of the many staircases in Las Velas.

Deltra + Allan enjoy their first dance as husband and wife.

Delicious cake by Who Made the Cake.

Sparkling details from Deltra + Allan's cake.

Hue + Hai – Le Virage Chapel & Rosemary’s Garden

Houston Wedding Photography – Le Virage Chapel & Rosemary’s Garden:
Hue and Hai’s wedding at Le Virage Chapel and Rosemary’s Garden was definitely one of the many highlights to our summer. Not only were we lucky enough to photograph this colorful event but Evoke Videographers were on hand to record all the laughter, the voices and the music that accompanied this special occasion. The day started out at a family residence in Houston as Hue and Hai began to prepare for the festivities with one of our favorite beauty teams, Thalio Beckham Makeup Artistry, on hand to enhance Hue’s natural, classic beauty. Evoke lenses then captured the traditional tea ceremony that began the day of celebration for the couple’s close family and friends. From there we traveled to Le Virage Chapel for Hue and Hai’s wedding ceremony officiated by Rev. Ron Ramey. The stunning architechture of the chapel at Le Virage provided an atmosphere that was both warm and inviting with neutral, soothing colors that easily blended in with the couple’s unique decor. The contemporary structures at Le Virage also provided a great backdrop for some artistic, formal photographs of the couple. As they led each other down the hallways of Le Virage Chapel, Evoke was able to capture special moments between them – a shy smile from Hue, a loving glance from Hai. And after a break in the day, it was on to the reception at Rosemary’s Garden. Surrounded by lush greenery and a picturesque water fountain outside, the evening started with a grand entrance into the ballroom at Rosemary’s Garden as Hue and Hai, now husband and wife, greeted their guests. And just as Hue and Hai complement each other perfectly, their reception decor consisted of complementary colors chosen by the couple during the planning stages of their Houston wedding. Hue selected the warm shade of orange and Hai selected the electric shade of blue to complete the look. As the night continued on, Hue and Hai let their playful personalities come out as they fed each other cake provided by the French bakery at Rosemary’s Garden. We are thrilled to share with you some of our favorite photographs from their wedding day at Le Virage Chapel and Rosemary’s Garden along with a short-story video highlighting some of the memories as well. The music in the video is so hauntingly beautiful as it plays along perfectly to each scene, as if it were made especially for Hue and Hai. We hope you enjoy these images and highlight video as much as we have. Be sure to let us know what you think of Le Virage Chapel and Rosemary’s Garden with your comments below!

Houston Wedding Venue - Rosemary's Garden

Capturing all the details at Hue + Hai

During the ceremony at Le Virage Chapel

Lighting the unity candle during their ceremony at Le Virage Chapel

Great formals at Le Virage

Hue and Hai share a moment at Le Virage

Time to cut the cake from the French Bakery at Rosemary

Having fun with the cake from the French Bakery at Rosemary

Petroleum Club of Houston

Houston Wedding Venue Review – The Petroleum Club of Houston:
Located on the 43rd and 44th floors of the ExxonMobil building in Downtown Houston, the Petroleum Club offers world-class chefs, quality service and first-class accommodations all surrounded by the city’s breathtaking skyline. The glass-lined rooms of the Petroleum Club allow for natural lighting during the day that is exceptional to work with and the evening sunset provides a stunning backdrop that adds to the classic and romantic atmosphere. Imagine the reactions from your guests as the sun begins to fade and the twinkle of lights from the office buildings among Houston set the tone for dancing long into the night. Having been located on Bell Street since the early 1960′s, the Petroleum Club has been a long-standing Houston treasure and we always look forward to photographing at this amazing venue.

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