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Through the years we have photographed weddings just about everywhere. Many locations have specific rules for wedding photography and sometimes challenging lighting and photography conditions. Not to worry, we have made detailed notes on how to get the best from these locations. Check out our ever-growing list!
Did you know that EVOKE is the preferred studio at many of the top reception facilities in Houston?
  • First Evangelical Lutheran
  • AD Bruce Religion Center
  • Admiral at Clear Lake
  • Adorbale Banquet Hall
  • Advent Presbyterian Church
  • Agave Road
  • Augusta Pines Country Club
  • Alden Hotel
  • Alden Houston Hotel
  • All Saints In The Heights
  • Always and Forever of Katy
  • American Legion Hall
  • American Legion Post
  • Angelica Lutheran Church
  • Angolan Consulate
  • Annunciation Catholic Church
  • Annunciation Greek Orthodox
  • Antioch Missionary Baptist
  • Apostolic Temple
  • Applet Ranch
  • April Sound Country Club
  • Aquarium – Downtown
  • Aquarium – Kemah Boardwalk
  • Arabia Shrine Temple
  • Arbor of Willis
  • Arcadia First Baptist Church
  • Artistas
  • Arya Samaj Temple
  • Ashelynn Manor
  • Ashford Oaks
  • Ashlyn Manor
  • Ashton Gardens
  • Ashton Villa
  • Assumption Catholic Church
  • Atascocita UMC
  • Augusta Pines
  • Augusta Pines Country Club
  • Ave. O. Bed & Breakfast
  • Ayva Center
  • Backstreet Cafe
  • Bammel Church of Christ
  • Barbour’s Chapel Baptist Church
  • Bay Area Community Center
  • Bay Area Museum
  • Bay Oaks Country Club
  • Baymont
  • Bayou Place
  • Baytown Fairgrounds
  • Beach House
  • Bear Creek United Methodist
  • Bell Tower on 34th
  • Bella Rose Maison
  • Bella Terrazza
  • Bella Vita
  • Bells of Montgomery
  • Belvedere
  • Bentwater CC
  • Beth Isreal
  • Beth Yeshurun Sinagogue
  • Bethany Christian Church
  • Bethel Tabernacle
  • Big Texas
  • Bistro Calais
  • Bistro Vino
  • Blessed Sacarment
  • Bluebonnet Event Center
  • Boaka Bar
  • Boardwalk Inn
  • Bodegas Restaurant
  • Bolin Chaplin – First Baptist
  • Brady’s Landing
  • Braeburn Country Club
  • Brennar’s Steakhouse
  • Brentwood Baptist Church
  • Briar Club
  • Briscoe Manor
  • Britta’s Home
  • Burkeshire Plantation
  • Butler’s Courtyard
  • Butterfly Exhibit
  • Cadillac Bar
  • Cafee Layal
  • Calvary Episcopal Church
  • Carmellos Restaurant
  • Carrabas
  • Cedar Bayou U.M.C
  • Central Christian Church
  • Centurion Palace
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Champions Church of Christ
  • Champions Forest Baptist
  • Champions Golf Course
  • Chantilly Country
  • Chapel in the Woods
  • Chapel of St. Basil – University of St. Thomas
  • Chapelwood Methodist Church
  • Charity Baptist Church
  • Chateau at Midtown
  • Chateau Crystal Ballroom
  • Chateau Polonez
  • Christ Church Cathedral
  • Christ Church UMC
  • Christ Episcopal
  • Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church
  • Christ Our Light Catholic
  • Christ The Good Shepard
  • Christ The King Catholic Church
  • Christ the King Lutheran Church
  • Christ the Redeemer
  • Christ United Methodist Church
  • Christian Family Center
  • Christian Family Church
  • Christian Rescue Mission
  • Chuck Doyle Center
  • Church of Epiphany
  • Church on the Northshore
  • Churrascos
  • Cimarron Country Club
  • Cinco Ranch Country Club
  • Cindy’s Palace
  • Clear Lake 1st United Meth.
  • Clear Lake United Methodist Church
  • Clearpoint Church
  • Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
  • Cohen House
  • Cole’s Country
  • Compton Memorial
  • Cong. Beth El
  • Corinthian
  • Corpus Christi Catholic Church
  • Country Inn & Suites
  • Courtyard at St. James
  • Crowne Plaza – Berkshire
  • Crowne Plaza – Brookhollow
  • Crowne Plaza – Houston West
  • Crystal Ballroom
  • Cullen’s
  • Cypress Bible Church
  • Cypress Chateau
  • Cypress Creek Christain Church
  • Cypress United Methodist Church
  • Czech Cultural Center
  • Del Lago Resort
  • Dorothy Baker Building
  • Double Tree Hotel Houston Downtown
  • Downtown Aquarium
  • Downtown Center Club
  • Downtown Club at Plaza
  • East Richey Gardens
  • El Palacio Real
  • Elegante Hotel
  • Ella’s Garden
  • Emanu El Cong. Church
  • Emanuel Chruch of Christ
  • Embassy Suites
  • Emerson Church
  • Emmaculate Heart of Mary
  • Emmanuel Church in Needville
  • Emmanuel Episcopal
  • Enchanted Courtyard
  • Endeavor Marina Yacht Club
  • Admiral Ballroom
  • Ensemble Theather
  • Epiphany of the Lord
  • Evangelical Lutheran
  • Faircreek UMC
  • Faith Community Church
  • Faith Lutheran Church
  • Falcon Point Country Club
  • Fellowship Bible
  • Fellowship in the Woodlands
  • Fifth Ward Church of Christ
  • First Baptist Church
  • First Baptist Church – Baytown
  • First Baptist Church – Corpus
  • First Baptist Church – Deer Park
  • First Baptist Church – Friendswood
  • First Baptist Church – Katy
  • First Baptist Church – Porter
  • First Baptist Church – Richmond
  • First Baptist Church – Willis
  • First Baptist Church – Woodlands
  • First Baptist Church – Freeport
  • First Church of Pearland
  • First Colony Church of Christ
  • First Presbyterian Church
  • First United Methodist – Missouri City
  • First United Methodist – Woodlands
  • First United Methodist Church
  • First United Methodist of Katy
  • Fontenot Grand Mansion
  • Forrest Club
  • Foundry Methodist Church
  • Fountains by Baymont Hotel
  • Fountains of Praise Church
  • Four Seasons – Downtown
  • Freeport Civic Center
  • First United Methodist – Pasadena
  • Gabbys Hall
  • Gaetano’s Restaurant
  • Gallery
  • Galveston Convention Center
  • Gardens at Bammel Lane
  • Gardens on Beamer
  • Garden Verein Pavilion
  • Glass Palace Marriot West Loop
  • Glenwood Baptist
  • Golden Acres Baptist
  • Good News Church
  • Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
  • Goose Creek Country Club
  • Grace Bible Church
  • Grace Church of Humble
  • Grace Community Church
  • Grace Episcopalian Church
  • Grace Lutheran Church
  • Grace Presbyterian Church
  • Grace United Methodist Church
  • Grand Lakes Presy.
  • Grand Parkway Baptist Church
  • Greek Orthodox Church
  • Green Tea Country Club
  • Greens Bayou Assembly of God
  • Greenspoint Marriott
  • Greer and Lowdermilk Conference Center
  • Sagemont Church
  • Saida’s Reception & Banquet
  • Salem Lutheran Church
  • Salem Missionary Baptist
  • Sam Houston Hotel
  • Sam Houston Park
  • Guardian Angel Church
  • Gurudwara Sahib
  • Haak Winery
  • Hampton Inn & Suites
  • Haven on The Brazos
  • Houston Baptist University Chapel
  • Heather’s Glen
  • Heaven On Earth
  • Heights First Baptist
  • Heights Historic Fire House
  • Helen’s Garden
  • Heritage Presbyterian Church
  • Herman Park
  • HESS Club
  • Hidden Oaks Bed & Breakfast
  • Hilton – Hobby
  • Hilton – Nasa
  • Hilton – Westchase
  • Hilton Americas of Houston
  • Hilton – Greenspoint
  • Hilton – North
  • Hilton – Post Oak
  • Hilton – Westchase
  • Hindu Worship Society
  • Houston Museum of Natural Science
  • Hobby Marriott
  • Holiday Inn Galleria
  • Holiday Inn Select
  • Holy Comforter Lutheran Church
  • Holy Covenant Methodist Church
  • Holy Cross Catholic Church
  • Holy Family Catholic Church
  • Holy Rosary Catholic Church
  • Holy Rosary Parish
  • Holy Spirit Eps.
  • Hope Lutheran
  • Hotel Derek
  • Hotel Galvez
  • Hotel Granduca
  • Hotel Icon
  • Hotel Sofitel
  • Hotel ZaZa
  • House on the Hill
  • House Plantation
  • Houston Baptist University
  • Houston City Club
  • Houston Club
  • Houston Country Club
  • Houston First Baptist Church
  • Houston Museum Of Science
  • Houston National Golf Country Club
  • Houston Oaks Country Club
  • Houston Racquet Club
  • Houston Texas Temple
  • Houston’s 1st Ch. Nazarene
  • Houston’s First Baptist
  • Houstonian
  • Humble Civic Center
  • Hungerford
  • Hyatt Regency Downtown
  • Immaculate Conception
  • Independent Presbyterian
  • Indian Summer Lodge
  • Intercontinental Hotel
  • International Bible Church
  • Inwood Country Club
  • Israel Missionary Baptist
  • J.W. Marriot
  • Japanese Gardens
  • Jasmine Asian Cuisine
  • Jersey Village Baptist
  • Jewish Community North
  • Joe’s Banquet Center
  • John Wesley United Methodist
  • Junior League Ballroom
  • KC Hall
  • Kim Son Ballroom
  • Kingdom Hall
  • Kingwood Country Club
  • Kingwood Methodist Church
  • Klein United Methodist Church
  • Knanya Community Center
  • Knights of Columbus Hall
  • Knights of Columbus Pearland
  • Krishna Temple
  • Kyle Chapman Activity Center
  • La Colombe D’Or
  • La Fuente Hall
  • La Hacienda
  • La Tranquil
  • Lafontaine
  • Lagniappe Grille
  • Lake Jackson Civic Center
  • Lake Olympia Marina Club
  • Lake Windcrest Golf Club
  • Lakes at Country Place
  • Lakeside Country Club
  • Lakewood United Methodist
  • Lakewood Yacht Club
  • Le Jardin
  • Le Mistral
  • League City United Methodist Church
  • Life Learning Center
  • Lilly Grove Baptist Church
  • Lindsay Lakes
  • Living Word Lutheran
  • Livingworth Fellowship
  • Los Alamadas Restaurant
  • Los Andes Restaurant
  • Madras Pavilion
  • Maggianos Restaurant
  • Magnolia Ballroom
  • Magnolia Hotel
  • Magnolia Lake
  • Maharajah Restaurant
  • Majestic Metro
  • Majestic Ventures
  • Mamasita’s Ballromm
  • Marathon Oil Tower
  • Marker One Marina
  • Marriot – Courtyard
  • Marriot – Intercontinental
  • Marriot – Medical Center
  • Marriot – Sugar Land
  • Marriot – Medical Center
  • Marriot – Westchase
  • Marriot – Woodlands
  • Marriott – Hobby
  • Marriott – West Loop
  • Mary Jo Peckham Park
  • Mary Queen Catholic Church
  • Masaraff’s
  • Mayde Creek Community
  • McGee Chapel
  • Meadowbrook Farms Club
  • Memorial Baptist Church
  • Memorial Dr. Presbyterian
  • Memorial Dr. United Methodist Church
  • Memorial Forest Club
  • Memorial Lutheran Church
  • Memorial Methodist Church
  • Shahnai Banquet
  • Menkashi Temple
  • Messiah Lutheran Church
  • Metropolitan Baptist Church
  • Milford House
  • Missouri City Baptist Church
  • Missouri City Civic Center
  • Montgomery Co. Community Center
  • Montgomery Methodist
  • Moody Gardens
  • Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church
  • Museum of Natural Science
  • Nassau Bay Hilton
  • Nathaniel Center
  • New Beginnings Church
  • New Hope Lutheran Church
  • New Life Tabernacle
  • Newport Golf & Country Club
  • Northgate Country Club
  • Northwest Forest
  • Northwood Presbyterian
  • O’Rene’s Palace
  • Oak Lake Baptist Church
  • Oak Tree Manor
  • Oaklake Baptist Church
  • Oakland Farm and Ranch
  • Oakwind Bed & Breakfast
  • Ocean’s Palace
  • Old Trolley Station
  • Omni Palace
  • Omni Peladzio
  • Omni Place
  • Omni Riverway
  • Omni Westside
  • Omni Woodway
  • Open Gates Estates
  • Ouisie’s Table
  • Our Lady of Cedar
  • Our Lady of Czestochowa
  • Our Lady of Lourdes
  • Our Lady of Sorrows
  • Our Lady of St. John Catholic
  • Our Savior Lutheran
  • Outrigger Clubhouse
  • Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church
  • Pappas BBQ
  • Pappasito’s
  • Paraiso Maravilla
  • Patio On Mercer
  • Pavilion on Gessner
  • Pecan Grove Country Club
  • Pelazzio
  • Perry Steakhouse
  • Petroleum Club
  • Pilgrim Lutheran Church
  • Pine Forest Country Club
  • Pines Presbyterian
  • Pirates Cove
  • Preet Pavilion
  • Prince of Peace Catholic Church
  • Queen of Pease Catholic Church
  • Radha Krishna Temple
  • Rainbow Lodge
  • Ray Garden at Rice U
  • RCCG Dominion Chapel
  • Regal Ranch
  • Renaissance Hotel
  • Residence Inn
  • Resurrection MCC
  • Restoring Hope
  • Resurrection Lutheran Church
  • Rice Faculty Club
  • Rice University Chapel
  • Richmond House
  • Rivas Reception Hall
  • River Bend Baptist
  • River Oaks Baptist
  • River Oaks Country Club
  • River Oaks Garden Club
  • Riverbend Country Club
  • Rockefeller Hall
  • Roof Garden
  • Rose Mary’s Garden
  • Rosenberg Civic Center
  • Rothko Chapel Rouge
  • Sacred Heart Cathedral
  • Sacred Heart Church – Richmond
  • Sacred Heart Manvel
  • Safari Texas Ranch
  • San Luis Hotel
  • Santa Fe Rail Road Depot
  • Second Baptist – West
  • Second Baptist Church
  • Second Baptist Kingwood
  • Shady Oaks
  • Shahnai Restaurant
  • Sharpstown Baptist Church
  • Sheraton Brook hollow
  • Sheraton Galleria
  • Sheraton Suites Galleria
  • Sheppard Hill Estates
  • Sheraton North Houston
  • Sheraton Suites Hotel
  • Shirley Acres
  • Sienna Plantation Country Club
  • Sikh Center
  • Silverstar Ranch
  • South Main Baptist Church
  • South Shore Harbor Country Club
  • Spirit of Joy Lutheran
  • SPJST Hall
  • Splendora First Pentecostal Church
  • Spring Chateau
  • Spring Creek Church of Christ
  • Spring Wood Methodist
  • Springhill Marriot
  • Springwood United Methodist Church
  • St Bernadette’s Catholic
  • St Francis Xavier Catholic Church
  • St John Vianney
  • St John’s Catholic Church
  • St John’s United Methodist
  • St Joseph’s Catholic
  • St Lawrence
  • St Luke’s Catholic Church
  • St Marys
  • St Patricks Catholic Church
  • St Regis Hotel
  • St. Agnacious Catholic Church
  • St. Ambrose
  • St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
  • St. Anne’s Church
  • St. Anthony of Padua Catholic
  • St. Anthony’s Church
  • St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church
  • St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church
  • St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
  • St. Clare of Assisi
  • St. Cyril of Alexandria
  • St. Edward Catholic Church
  • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
  • St. Franics Cabrini
  • St. George Orthodox Church
  • St. Helen Catholic Church
  • St. Hyacinth Catholic Church
  • St. Ignacious Loyola Catholic Church
  • St. Ignatius Catholic Chuch
  • St. James Lutheran Church
  • St. Joesph’s Catholic
  • St. John Devine Church
  • St. John Fisher Church
  • St. John Lutheran Church in Cypress
  • St. John Vianney
  • St. John’s Lutheran Church
  • St. John’s United Methodist Church
  • St. Josephs Church
  • St. Judes Catholic Church
  • St. Justin Catholic Church
  • St. Justin Marker
  • St. Justin Martur
  • St. Laurence Catholic Church
  • St. Luke’s Presbyterian
  • St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
  • St. Mark Lutheran
  • St. Mark’s Church
  • St. Marks United Methodist Church
  • St. Martha
  • St. Martin’s Episcopal
  • St. Mary Magdalen – Humble
  • St. Mary’s Barilica
  • St. Mary’s Catherdal
  • St. Mary’s Catholic Church
  • St. Mary’s Catholic Church Galveston
  • St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Texas City
  • St. Mary’s Orthodox Church
  • St. Micahel Catholic Church
  • St. Patricks Church
  • St. Paul’s United Methodist
  • St. Peter’s United Methodist
  • St. Phillip of Jesus
  • St. Pius Catholic Church
  • St. Regis Hotel
  • St. Rosa of Lima
  • St. Stephen Episcopal
  • St. Stephen Pres. Church
  • St. Theresa Catholic Church
  • St. Thomas Episcopal
  • St. Thomas Moore
  • St. Thomas Orthodox Church
  • St. Timothy
  • St. Vincent de Paul
  • Stafford Civic Center
  • Stafford Opera House
  • Starfleet Marina
  • Strawbridge United Methodist Church
  • Sugar Creek Baptist Church
  • Sugar Creek Country Club
  • Sugar Land Ballroom
  • Sugar Land Community Ctr.
  • Sugar Land First United Methodist
  • Sugar Land Marriot
  • Sunset United Methodist Church
  • Sweeney Community Center
  • Sweet Water Country Club
  • Sylvan Beach
  • Taj Hall
  • Tallowood Baptist Church
  • Terra Verde
  • The Admiral on Clear Lake
  • The Club at Falcon Point
  • The Club at Carlton woods
  • The Downtown Club
  • The Gallery
  • The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch
  • The Goodnews Church
  • The Grand Room
  • The Grand Salon
  • The Groovy Grill Mansion
  • The Houston Club
  • The Mansion @ The Equestrian Cntr.
  • The Moose Lodge
  • The Parador
  • The Pavilion on Gessner
  • The Plaza Downtown
  • The Power Center
  • The Rainbow Lodge
  • The Truth Building
  • The Tuscany Village
  • The Vineyards of Waverly Manor
  • Tin Hall
  • Tomball Grand Pavilion
  • Treebeards
  • Treebeards Market Square
  • Tremont House
  • Trevisio
  • Trinity Episcopal
  • Trinity Fellowship
  • Trinity Lutheran Church
  • Trinity Mar Thomas Church
  • Tuscan Villa of Garden Oaks
  • Tuscany Villa
  • Tx. City Doyle Convention
  • U of H Chapel
  • U of H Hilton
  • Under the Oaks
  • Union Station Lobby Minute Maid Park
  • United Clear Lake Methodist
  • United Korean Church of Houston
  • United Memorial Methodist
  • United Methodist Church
  • United Pentecostal
  • Unity Church
  • Unity Church of Christianity
  • University Club
  • Vargo’s
  • Variations Salon
  • Vic & Anthony’s
  • Villa Capri
  • Villa Guadalupe
  • Villa Rinata
  • VPSS Wedding Temple
  • Walden on Lake Houston
  • Walters Road Church of Christ
  • Webster Presbyterian
  • Wedge International tower
  • West Conroe Baptist
  • West Houston Airport
  • West Houston Christian Ctr.
  • West Minster United Methodist Church
  • West Oaks Fellowship
  • West Side Tennis Club
  • West U United Methodist Church
  • West University Baptist
  • Westburry Baptist Church
  • Westbury United Methodist
  • Westchase Hilton
  • Westchase Marriott
  • Westside Tennis Court
  • Westin Galleria
  • Westin Oaks
  • Westlake Club
  • Westminster United Methodist Church
  • Westside Event Center
  • Westwick Clubhouse
  • Wheeler Ave. Baptist Church
  • White House Ranch
  • Wildcat Country Club
  • Wildwood United Methodist Church
  • Williams Trace Baptist Church
  • Willowfork Country Club
  • Winchester Club House
  • Windsor Village United Methodist
  • Woodlands Country Club
  • Woodlands Methodist Church
  • Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
  • Woodlands United Methodist Church
  • Wyndham Greenspoint
  • Wynhaven Terrace
  • Yale Street Baptist Church
  • Zarathushti Herratige & Culture Center
  • Zion Lutheran Church

This is a really long list!

The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center



Houston Wedding Venue Review – The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center:
Tucked away in the beautiful forest of The Woodlands Texas, The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center is the ideal wedding venue for your special day. Just 30 minutes away from Downtown Houston and miles away from the every day hustle and bustle, your wedding day will be instantly transformed into a memorable experience for you and your guests alike. Conveniently located just 25 minutes away from Bush Intercontinental Airport, The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center is an easy destination for any guests traveling into Houston for your big day. The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center offers impressive venue options for your ceremony and reception such as a lakeside terrace, where the natural beauty of The Woodlands provides the perfect foundation for your wedding day decor, and a glass-enclosed ballroom that extends the perfect hotel setting with an added luxurious atmosphere. Natural light and breathtaking scenery are in abundance at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center making it the ultimate wedding venue for photographers. The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center also boasts a perfectly manicured golf course which is not only a great way for your groom and his attendants to relax before the big day, but provides photographers with a creative outlet for fun and unique formal photographs of the bride and groom. Inside and out, The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center has a warm, intimate feel and the professionalism and experience of the staff make it an excellent choice for not only your wedding day but your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, bridemaid’s luncheon and so much more. Be sure to let us know what you think of The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center with your comments below!

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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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Las Velas

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Houston Wedding Venue Review – Las Velas:
Formerly known as Paraiso Maravilla, Las Velas (which translates to “the candles”) is taking the romantic atmosphere to a completely different level. Las Velas is elegant, unique and absolutely beautiful.The huge windows in the front of Las Velas allow for beautiful natural light which always helps make great photos! Photographers can appreciate every square foot of this venue because it is beauty, everywhere you turn. The Mediterranean look of Las Velas with the gorgeous wrought iron, intricate archways and stone is one of a kind! The tall ceiling and beautiful foliage growing inside makes it feel like you have left Houston and are in Latin America in a romantic getaway. Las Velas is simply gorgeous… for sure!

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The San Luis

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Houston Wedding Venue Review – The San Luis:
When you think of the San Luis you think Luxurios, Spacious, Waterfront…CHECK. If you have ever dreamed of a water front wedding (indoors or out, your choice) the San Luis is one of the best in Galveston Texas. The Outdoor Gazebo of the San Luis is a great location and is a very short walk to the beach. We like to take the wedding party to the beach to have some fun with some different stuff.This also goes for those of you that get married indoors, in one of the Spectacular Ballrooms at the San Luis. We encourage you to schedule some time to do these photos….you will not be sad you did! We love to try new, unique photos….and the San Luis a great place to do so!! The San Luis is an outstanding choice for a wedding venue in Galveston Texas.

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Star Fleet Yachts

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Houston Wedding Venue Review – Star Fleet Yachts:
When you think of Star Fleet Yachts, you think, “Ok how many people can say I got married on a Yacht?” Now that is awesome! Almost as cool as being out on Star Fleet Yacht, a beautiful day on the water, look around and realize WOW! I am at work!! Ok, I know it’s not about us, but Star Fleet Yachts is a cool place to work!!! As a photographer it is such a unique venue and lends itself to some cool ideas. Of course there is Natural Light everywhere (which any photographer can appreciate) and many places on the beautiful Star Fleet Yachts to take pictures of a Newlywed couple. Your family and guests will love the part of the cruise where they get to throw beads to the Patrons on the Kemah boardwalk. It makes for some great photos too!

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Hotel Zaza

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Houston Wedding Venue Review – Hotel Zaza:
If you are looking for a swanky, stylish venue…..Hotel Zaza is the place. Hotel Zaza is located in one of Houston’s Hot Spots, The Museum district. The Decor of Hotel Zaza provides a number of places to take some truly unique photos. Swanky describes it best. How cool is it have the bride sit in a chic Zebra Chair and photograph the groom sitting at a Grand Piano? It is also fun to take the Bridal Party and couple in the streets outside of Hotel Zaza for some cool urban photos. The creative decor at Hotel Zaza can really make a photographer feel even more creative. The ideas are endless. You can really set yourself apart and show off your style with Hotel Zaza as you Venue Choice, another of Houston’s Greats! Man….it really is a Good thing to be getting married in Houston. Such great venues here!!

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Hotel Galvez

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Houston Wedding Venue Review – Hotel Galvez:
Hotel Galvez is an outstanding choice for a waterfront venue in Galveston Texas. The Historic Hotel has charm and a sophisticated style. The beautiful architecture, natural light and ocean view are just a few of the positives that we normally can only wish for individually. At Hotel Galvez, we get all three?….. We’ll take it. You will have the choice of tying the knot in the Gazebo outside Hotel Galvez or in one of the magnificent ballrooms. Either way you are only steps from the ocean. AND…. since we are so close to the ocean, we would like to take the wedding party to the beach to have some fun taking photos! Oh and of course we wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to take some beach photos outside the Hotel Galvez of the newlywed couple! Hotel Galvez is a great Venue choice!

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The Admiral

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The Admiral is a spectacular place for photos! Oh yea, and your wedding. The Admiral has floor to ceiling windows that provide a wonderful view of Clear Lake. Photographers get excited about having this much Natural Light!! Simply Beautiful. The gorgeous wood beams and cathedral ceilings at the Admiral create the elegance that most couples desire when choosing a wedding venue. It is the perfect solution to wanting to get married by a water view and having an elegant place for your guests to celebrate your marriage with you! We like to take a few minutes and take the Bride and Groom out on the deck for some sunset over water photos if we get the chance. The Admiral is a definite Thumbs up from us!

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The Houstonian

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Houston Wedding Venue Review – The Houstonian:
The Houstonian Hotel has 4 magnificent ballrooms to choose from and they are all awesome if you want our opinion! You have the option of having the ceremony indoors or outdoors at the Houstonian.  The Houstonian Hotel is tucked away in a tranquil, wooded area and is absolutely beautiful! If you are looking for a sophisticated venue for your wedding celebration, the Houstonian is certainly a great choice! The wood moldings, wall coverings and elegant light fixtures make photos beautiful and interesting at the Houstonian. It is great as photographers to have so much detail and multiple options for backdrops; especially a Grand Fireplace like the one in the Lobby of the Houstonian!  Evoke has had the pleasure of working here many, many times and are thrilled to..every time.

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The Crystal Ballroom at Rice Hotel

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Houston Wedding Venue Review – The Crystal Ballroom at Rice Hotel:
The Crystal Ballroom at Rice Hotel is located in one of Houston’s most historic buildings, the original site of the Capitol of the Republic of Texas.  What a Gorgeous Venue!  It is filled with crystal chandeliers, excellent murals and has 35 foot ceilings! The outdoor terrace at the Crystal Ballroom is a great place for some unique photo opportunities. The restoration done to this building is detail oriented and created a spectacular venue! Photographers have so many options at the Crystal Ballroom at Rice Hotel for some elegant wedding portraits. We will also try to drag you out to the Terrace to do some cool stuff with skyscrapers in the background. The Crystal Ballroom at Rice Hotel is a nice venue choice..EVOKE digs it!!!

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Villa Rinata

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Houston Wedding Venue Review – Villa Rinata:
Villa Rinata is a Mediterranean style venue that is, without a doubt, a great place for Weddings and Bridal sessions if you ask any photographer! Villa Rinata has such a romantic feel and is a great location to get some unique images. We love the wrought iron and carved stone that is found throughout the building. The large windows at Villa Rinata provide excellent natural light that any professional photographer can appreciate. There is such an intimate feel at Villa Rinata! Every inch of this place makes a great background, indoors and out! The option for an indoor or outdoor ceremony at Villa Rinata is awesome! Also, the chef here is amazing! Oops, should we know that? Ok we have over heard guests saying it many times. We have photographed hundreds of weddings at Villa Rinata and are excited to come back every time we get the chance!

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The Parador

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Houston Wedding Venue Review – The Parador:
The Parador is a Historic building located in Houston’s Museum District and is a true work of Art! As artists we appreciate the Architecture and Design of the Parador’s unique Octagonal shape. This Mediterranean Style, historic building is a great place for Engagement, Bridal and Wedding photos. The two quaint outdoor gardens at the Parador are great for backgrounds and as Photographers, we love it! The gorgeous archways and uniqueness of the Parador is very much appreciated by us! Couples and their families can appreciate the privacy of having the Parador all to themselves for the evening. Whether you have an outdoor ceremony or choose to stay indoors at the Parador, your wedding will truly stand out. After all how many people can say they were married in an Octagon shaped, historic building? The Parador is the only one we know of and we are anxious to work here every time!

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Rockefeller Hall

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Houston Wedding Venue Review – Rockefeller Hall:
Rockefeller Hall is such a unique Venue! It is a famous Historic Building with hand carved ceilings and Cathedral Windows. The upper level of Rockefeller Hall looks down on the dance floor and is a cool aerial view for your guests (and a cool angle for the photographer). Guests can also watch the ceremony from above, what a unique perspective Rockefeller Hall offers!  It is such an intimate setting and is truly one of a kind. It is really cool to have an entire building dedicated to your Wedding Celebration. We like to go outside of Rockefeller Hall and get some cool, urban style shots (if that is something that you like) too. The Salon area where the Bride and her girls get ready at Rockefeller Hall is spacious and great for photos as well.

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Courtyard at St. James

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Houston Wedding Venue Review – The Courtyard at St. James:
The Courtyard at St. James is an Old New Orleans style, simple yet elegant venue. The Wrought Iron gates and perfect landscaping at the Courtyard at St. James make a great setting for photos! The problem is not that we can’t find a place to take a photo, the problem is there are endless places and how long can we drag you around the location before you start getting sick of us!  The Large beautiful windows, chandeliers and gorgeous French doors at the Courtyard at St. James are just a few of the reasons we (and lots of couples) say that the Courtyard is a great choice!

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Briscoe Manor

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Houston Wedding Venue Review – Briscoe Manor:
When we hear the name, Briscoe Manor, we automatically think, “Welcome to Texas!!” Briscoe Manor is the perfect mixture of Texas and Elegance! The property has a Rustic Charm that cannot be duplicated. A photographer could get lost on the many acres of incredible landscape at Briscoe Manor. At some point you may have to stop us because we could photograph for days out here!  Briscoe Manor has endless possibilities for backgrounds from the lake, the outdoor gazebo, the limestone chapel and much more! Engagement, Bridal and Wedding photos at Briscoe Manor allow for many opportunities to get a lot of unique and creative images. Would you like a photo with a Longhorn in the background? No problem. How about a photo with the two of you sitting in Rocking Chairs near a gorgeous lake? Briscoe Manor’s got it. We would say that the designers of Briscoe Manor get a big “Yee Haw” from us!

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Ashton Gardens

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Houston Wedding Venue Review – Ashton Gardens:
Ashton Gardens is a great venue! As photographers it is always a relief to go to a Venue that is as gorgeous as Ashton Gardens! The glass enclosed chapel of Ashton Gardens is tucked away in a private Forest Area and is one of EVOKE’s favorite places to photograph! It is always nice to photograph at a venue that has many nice options for backgrounds like Ashton Gardens does. The suites that the Bride and Groom get ready in are really nice and believe it or not, this is not always the case. It’s nice to do getting ready shots at Ashton Gardens and not have to worry about avoiding some ugly wall. There are many options for the Bride and Grooms formal pictures, inside and out of Ashton Gardens. Definite Bonus! As if the beauty of Ashton Gardens is not enough, the staff makes it very easy for us to do what we do and this only makes the experience for couples that much better. EVOKE gives Ashton Gardens a definite Thumbs up!

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Bell Tower On 34th – Open House!

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Houston Wedding Photography Venue - The Bell Tower on 34th

(Yes the bells do ring!)

Last night was the grand opening and first Open House for the Bell Tower on 34th! Absolutely the most elegant venue in town for upscale weddings. To help kick it off, EVOKE was there to photograph the event (and we even brought a few models just for fun.) Here are a few images from the Bell Tower on 34th Open House. Also, check out the Bell Tower’s website: www.thebelltoweron34th.com
Be sure to sign our guest book and let us know what you think!
-Jay

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