LaToya + Darrius – Agave Real
- At April 11, 2012
- By Jamie
- In Blog, Houston Wedding Photographer
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Houston Wedding Photography – Agave Real:
Surrounded by features straight from nature, Agave Real captures the essence of a hidden treasure and tells a story with each corner turned. In one direction you’ll find natural stone walkways leading up to beautifully handcrafted doors. Take a stroll in a different direction to come upon a lovely cabana overlooking a pool described by the creators as “lagoon style”. LaToya + Darrius were among the first couples to get married at the newly established Agave Real, part of the Agave Estates family, and we could not have been more thrilled to capture some of the first images of this venue. We had so many great images to choose from, and with a couple as perfectly paired as LaToya + Darrius, it was hard to narrow down our selection. Let us know what you think of LaToya + Darrius’ wedding at Agave Real, located in Katy, with your comments below.
No detail is too small for us to capture!
Amazing colors that pop!
LaToya looked absolutely stunning on her wedding day.
Dolled up by the popular Thalio Beckham Makeup Artistry.
Darrius and the boys outside the beautiful Agave Real.
The flower girl takes her walk down the aisle.
Agave Real has stunning, natural features!
LaToya + Darrius were a great couple to work with.
Let's eat some cake!
A wonderful ending to a great day!
Something Blue
- At March 17, 2012
- By Jamie
- In Blog, Houston Wedding Photographer
- 0
Houston Wedding Trends – Something Blue:
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. We all know this traditional rhyme, some even adding in the final line, “a sixpence in your shoe”. But what exactly does it all mean? Representing good luck in a marriage if all charms are carried down the aisle by the bride, this Old English phrase has been observed time and time again at so many weddings over the years. Our favorite line of the phrase and the most fun to capture in photographs? Something blue! We’ve gathered up a few of our favorite images to share of this tranquil color. From the simple and most delicate of details, to the boldest, deepest shade of blue, we’re sure you’ll find something to inspire your walk down the aisle! Let us know what you plan to carry as your something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue with your comments below.
Pin a little "Something Blue" to the inside of your dress for good luck
Add hints of blue throughout your details
This bride added a touch of blue to her toes
Wearing a blue garter belt is an easy and fun way to add the hue to your day
How about a blue wedding dress for something different!
Adding blue to your bouquet is a great touch
The most popular blue item!
Hue + Hai – Le Virage Chapel & Rosemary’s Garden
- At September 3, 2011
- By Jamie
- In Blog, Houston Wedding Photographer
- 0
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!
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
Grooms Cake
- At August 27, 2011
- By Jamie
- In Blog, Houston Wedding Photographer
- 2
Houston Wedding Trends – Grooms Cake:
In the United States, the grooms cake is generally known as a Southern tradition. So how lucky are we that we live in Texas and get to take part in this delicious custom? Though not absolutely necessary, the grooms cake can serve several purposes. It is often times served alongside or as an alternative to the wedding cake during your reception or instead, used as dessert for your rehearsal dinner. In addition, there’s a very interesting wives tale that says if a young, unmarried woman takes a piece of the grooms cake home with her and places it under their pillow, she will dream of her future husband that night. Talk about sweet dreams! Over the years we have seen some very intriguing and elaborate grooms cakes and we wanted to share some of these tasty treats with you. Our photographers have captured these cakes in such great detail you can practically taste the sweetness. From tshirts to school spirit and cakes that look so much like real food they make your mouth water, we’re sure you’ll find something to inspire you for your big day. And we saved our favorite image for last! See if you can name all the snacks that make up this towering confection!
Tshirts Showing off Favorite Hobby
Favorite Video Game Land
Showing School Spirit
Honoring the Military
Favorite Summer Tradition
Favorite Food
Mouth Watering!
Ultimate Sweet Treats
Petroleum Club of Houston
- At August 20, 2011
- By Jamie
- In Blog, Venue Reviews
- 0
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.
2011 Summer Bridal Tour – Full Length Video
- At August 13, 2011
- By Jamie
- In Blog, Houston Wedding Videography
- 0
Houston Bridal Portrait Photography – EVOKE 2011 Summer Bridal Tour:
Now that the summer is quickly coming to an end, we wanted to share with you the final piece in our efforts of pioneering a new direction in bridal portrait photography. One thing that we’re passionate about just as much as taking pictures is putting those images into motion. Ethan, our talented and creative videographer, captured our journey from start to finish that late June day and highlighted some of our most memorable moments to share with you. And what a journey it was! What started out as a simple idea soon became reality and a great collaborative effort between some of Houston’s top vendors in the wedding industry. Our day would not have been complete without the help of Thalio Beckham Makeup Artistry, Dream Bouquet, Platinum Limo Services Inc. and the Bayou Lofts downtown. We also had great supportive efforts from Specs in Conroe and manager, Kevin Daniel, Almaza Jewelers, BeautyFirst, Dromgoole’s, Monica Seymour Hair Designs, Maison de Mode, Papyrus and Richard’s Fine Wine and Liquor. And what is a bridal tour without brides? We cannot thank our three brides enough for their enthusiasm in this project and their willingness to go great heights (literally!) to promote our creative visions. To Amanda, Leilani and Schande – Thank you for being the stars of our shoot and the first brides in hopefully many more to come to share our passion for developing new and inventive ways of showcasing bridal portrait photography. Though this is the last piece of our first bridal tour, it is just the beginning of what Evoke has in store for the future! We hope you enjoy the video and we look forward to reading your comments and feedback!
Laura + Daniel – St. Laurence Catholic Church & Sweetwater Country Club
- At August 7, 2011
- By Jamie
- In Blog, Houston Wedding Photographer
- 0
Houston Wedding Photography – St. Laurence Catholic Church & Sweetwater Country Club:
This week’s “Wedding of the Week” features images from St. Laurence Catholich Church and Sweetwater Country Club. Check them out below!
When it came time for Laura and Daniel to unite, Laura knew she wanted to keep her wedding day traditional. But having a traditional wedding doesn’t mean your special day has to look and feel like all the other weddings you see in the bridal magazines. With personal and unique touches added, Laura and Daniel’s day was anything other than cookie-cutter.
And this all started with amazing images captured of her wedding dress. While searching Ventura’s vast selection of wedding gowns, Laura came across her flower-adorned dress, designed by Mori Lee, that was a perfect fit for her and complemented her personal style. Evoke was sure to photograph the special elements of this dress for the bride to treasure long after the gown has been tucked away into the far ends of her closet. To complete the look, Laura added a garter belt and veil, both handmade by her mother, to the day’s ensemble.
Part of the classic wedding day traditions that the bride included during the pre-ceremony moments was having her mother place a sixpence in her left shoe for good luck. And with bouquet in hand from Suzanne’s Flowers in Sugar Land, it was now time for Laura to walk down the aisle of St. Laurence Catholic Church to the alter where Daniel waited beneath the beautiful stained glass windows. These stained glass windows at St. Laurence Catholic Church are always a favorite detail for our photographers to capture as they provide great backgrounds for our album designs and not only help to tell the story of the wedding day, but tell a story within themselves. After a traditional full mass ceremony, the bride and groom were now husband and wife and were quickly making their way to the elegantly decorated reception at Sweetwater Country Club.
Jennifer from Sweetwater Country Club assisted the happy couple in transforming the ballroom into a fun and luxurious event for their guests, who danced the night away to music provided by JM Productions. After a little dancing, dinner was soon completed with a slice of delicous cake from Cake Affairs & Culinary Creations. Based on how great the photographs of the cake look, we can only imagine the wonderful taste of the sweet treat!
And finally, the bouquet and garter toss brought the afternoon at Sweetwater Country Club to a close as the bride and groom made their way through the bubble exit and in to the awaiting car.
Be sure to leave your comments below and let us know what you think of these amazing images from St. Laurence Catholic Church and Sweetwater Country Club!
The beautiful and unique details captured from Laura's wedding day gown at St. Laurence Catholic Church.
Traditional full mass ceremony at St. Laurence Catholic Church
Stained glass windows at St. Laurenece Catholic Church
Bouquet and other floral arrangements from Suzanne's Flowers at their reception held at Sweetwater Country Club
Toasting to their future during the reception at Sweetwater Country Club!
Delicious cake from Cake Affairs & Culinary Creations during their reception at Sweetwater Country Club
A bubble exit at Sweetwater Country Club
EVOKE Photographs billboards for the Bridal Extravaganza Show!
- At October 15, 2009
- By admin
- In Blog, Houston Wedding Photographer
- 11
What a fun experience! In a town full of great photographers, EVOKE was given the awesome opportunity of photographing the billboards and magazine cover for the January Bridal Extravaganza show at the George R Brown. What an honor! Much thanks to the team at the Bridal Extravaganza for your trust and for hosting the best bridal show in the city.
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