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Woodlands Bride / Fall 2013 1

Kasey Lynn Photography

WOODLANDSbridePUBLISHER

Woodlands Bride, LLC

EDITORJennifer Tolbert

ASSISTANT EDITORCandice Fitzgerald

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

MANAGERJessica Coleman

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Kasey Lynn PhotographyJ. W. Baugh

Brent Shumaker Photography

Photography By Niki

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Hi there. I'm Kasey and I love photographing weddings. Even more than photographing weddings I love getting to know my clients. I strive to give you the best possible experience. I'm an avid dog lover who loves to travel and would be incredibly honored if you give me the opportunity to document your big day. You can see more of Kasey's work by visiting her website www.kaseylynnphotography.com or following her on Twitter @kaseylynnphoto.

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Contents

3 Sweet Southern Charm Country chic styled shoot at Top O' The Hill

7 Destination Woodlands Local Wedding Venue Guide

10 Fall for Favors Favor ideas for fall from local vendors

12 Jordan + Steven A rustic fairy-tale at Amber Springs

Real Weddings

17 Chrissy + Sean Country elegance at Olde Dobbin Station

23 Kent + Nicole An intimate vintage wedding by Brent Shumaker Photography

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Hello + welcome to the premier issue of Woodlands Bride Magazine! It is hard to believe the blog I started a year and a half ago, one sleepless night, has turned into this and has produced a team of three, talented women. Our vision has always been to provide local wedding inspiration + connect brides with vendors in the area that can make things happen. From styled shoots to Real Weddings and vendor features, this area is truly a Destination Wedding paradise of its own. (Speaking of destinations for a wedding, you’ll want to check out our Local Venue Guide resource, on page 7!)

We couldn’t have put this beauty together without acknowledging those special people along the way. Those friends and mentors who asked, “How can I be a part of this?” when it was simply me, my laptop and a dream. As you look through the website and thumb through this magazine, each of these advertisers have been so supportive – you guys helped make this a reality and there’s a special place in my heart for you all!

But back to making your dreams come true. We truly hope this is the ultimate wedding resource for all your planning needs. We partner with those talented, creative professionals who love to collaborate, and that spirit of “teamwork” is exactly what you need on your wedding team. Find those vendors, connect with them and let them know you saw them in Woodlands Bride Magazine; better yet, show them!

Bookmark WoodlandsBride.com and find us on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. We want to connect with you and we want your feedback! Tell us what inspires you and then share your wedding day with us so the next bride can do the same.

Cheers to you and your shiny rock!

Jennifer TolbertPublisher + Editor-in-Chief

2 Woodlands Bride / Fall 2013

WelcomeTO THE PREMIER ISSUE OF WOODLANDSbride

Sweet Southern Charm at Top O' The Hill

Photography byKasey Lynn Photography

This charming rustic barn on the hilltop of Montgomery hosted the sweetest country chic styled shoot. Handmade table settings and colorful floral centerpieces in wooden boxes were on display inside the well-lit barn. Vintage decor accents were added, like black and white printed papers and burlap-covered Mason jars.

Barn to be Beautiful

Style GuideVenue/ Stylist/Props: Darlyne Miller of Top O’ The Hill, Montgomery / Photographer: Kasey Lynn Photography / Film Maker + Videographer: Bella Vista Productions / Wedding Attire: Love Me Bougie / Hair: Anita and Chelsea Turnbow / Makeup Artist: Makeup by Keri Ann / Cake + Cake Balls: Dream Cakes / Florals: Carter’s Florist / Furniture Pieces + Styling: Rent Some Vintage / Invitation + Papers: Jo’s Paper Kitchen/ Bride + Groom: Jake + Kelly Duhon, Founder + Owner of MoveFree / Flower Girls: Kora + Ady Duhon / Maid of Honor: Hannah Turnbow


Some brides know right away where they want to get married – they’ve driven by the venue time after time

and have daydreamed of exactly how their wedding day will look. For others, it’s one of the hardest decisions; with so many options to choose from and different amenities offered, where do you even begin?

Maybe you’re a vintage bride who would like to have her wedding at a place that is already “decorated” to her style, where she can add those personal touches that will keep with the look and feel of the wedding. We would suggest the quaint Hodge Podge Lodge – an 1854 historic home nestled between century-old Pecan and Oak trees in historic Montgomery. Perhaps you consider yourself a traditional bride? Heather’s Glen wedding chapel and garden venue in Conroe would give you that perfect mix of amenities – a traditional, quiet ceremony

with a separate reception site and a lush outdoor garden perfect for photographs. Whether you are planning a resort-style wedding at the all-inclusive Woodlands Resort and Conference Center or want that lakeside ceremony at April Sound, Montgomery County is truly a Destination Wedding paradise with something for every style bride.

Let us make it easy for you to select the location of your dream wedding. We have put together a local venue guide resource to help you navigate the wedding venue selection available in Montgomery County and the surrounding North Houston area. Think of this guide as your wedding planning manual. As we know, a prepared and informed bride is a happy bride!

Visit our website to download the expanded venue guide!

DestinationWoodlands

Local Venue Guide


Amber Springs14135 LaramieTrail Montgomery, 77316

(281) [email protected]

thespringsevents.com/amber-springs.html 320 • • • •

April Sound Country Club 1000 April Sound BlvdMontgomery, 77356


www.clubcorp.com/clubs/april-sound-country-club 250 • • • • • •

Ashton Gardens 21919 Inverness Forest Blvd Houston, 77073


www.ashtongardens.com 300 • • • • •

Belle Rose Maison 15833 Old Conroe Road Conroe, 77384


www.bellerosemaison.com 375 • • • • • •

Events, Etc. 19829 FM 2920Tomball, 77377


www.weddingswithevents.com 225 • • • • • • •

Heather's Glen 200 E. Phillips StreetConroe, 77301


www.heathersglen.com 300 • • • • • • •

Hodge Podge Lodge 300 Prairie StreetMontgomery, 77356


www.hodgepodge-lodge.com 150 • • • • • •

La Tranquila Ranch 9418 FM 2920Tomball, 77375

(281)[email protected]

www.latranquilaranch.com 300/160 • • • • • • • •

Magnolia Lake 2001 Hwy 30 EastHuntsville, 77320


www.magnolia-lake.com 300 • • • • • • •

Mia Bella Vita Weddings 22404 Mueschke RoadTomball, 77375


www.miabellavita.com 300 • • • • • • • •

Oak Tree Manor 5310 Spring StuebnerSpring, 77389


www.oaktreemanor.net 300 • • • • •

Pine Lake Ranch 1951 S. Pine Lake RoadMontgomery, 77316


www.pinelakeranch.com 300 • • • • •

The Grand Palace 314-A Pruitt RoadSpring, 77380


www.thegrand-palace.com 350 • • • •

The Village Golf Club 73 Greenbriar DriveConroe, 77304


www.thevillagegc.com 290 • • • • •

The Woodlands Resort 2301 N. Millbend Dr.The Woodlands, 77380


www.woodlandsresort.com 800 • • • • • • •

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel

1601 Lake Robbins Dr.The Woodlands, 77380


www.marriott.com/houmw 50-2000 • • • • •

Top O' The Hill St. Beulah Chapel Road Montgomery, 77316


www.topothehillvenue.com 120+ • • • • • •

Walden Yacht Club on Lake Conroe

13101 Melville Dr,Montgomery 77356


www.waldenonlakeconroe.com 187 • • • • •

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Local Venue Guide


Amber Springs14135 LaramieTrail Montgomery, 77316


thespringsevents.com/amber-springs.html 320 • • • •

April Sound Country Club 1000 April Sound BlvdMontgomery, 77356


www.clubcorp.com/clubs/april-sound-country-club 250 • • • • • •

Ashton Gardens 21919 Inverness Forest Blvd Houston, 77073


www.ashtongardens.com 300 • • • • •

Belle Rose Maison 15833 Old Conroe Road Conroe, 77384


www.bellerosemaison.com 375 • • • • • •

Events, Etc. 19829 FM 2920Tomball, 77377


www.weddingswithevents.com 225 • • • • • • •

Heather's Glen 200 E. Phillips StreetConroe, 77301


www.heathersglen.com 300 • • • • • • •

Hodge Podge Lodge 300 Prairie StreetMontgomery, 77356


www.hodgepodge-lodge.com 150 • • • • • •

La Tranquila Ranch 9418 FM 2920Tomball, 77375

(281)[email protected]

www.latranquilaranch.com 300/160 • • • • • • • •

Magnolia Lake 2001 Hwy 30 EastHuntsville, 77320


www.magnolia-lake.com 300 • • • • • • •

Mia Bella Vita Weddings 22404 Mueschke RoadTomball, 77375


www.miabellavita.com 300 • • • • • • • •

Oak Tree Manor 5310 Spring StuebnerSpring, 77389


www.oaktreemanor.net 300 • • • • •

Pine Lake Ranch 1951 S. Pine Lake RoadMontgomery, 77316


www.pinelakeranch.com 300 • • • • •

The Grand Palace 314-A Pruitt RoadSpring, 77380


www.thegrand-palace.com 350 • • • •

The Village Golf Club 73 Greenbriar DriveConroe, 77304


www.thevillagegc.com 290 • • • • •

The Woodlands Resort 2301 N. Millbend Dr.The Woodlands, 77380


www.woodlandsresort.com 800 • • • • • • •

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel

1601 Lake Robbins Dr.The Woodlands, 77380


www.marriott.com/houmw 50-2000 • • • • •

Top O' The Hill St. Beulah Chapel Road Montgomery, 77316


www.topothehillvenue.com 120+ • • • • • •

Walden Yacht Club on Lake Conroe

13101 Melville Dr,Montgomery 77356


www.waldenonlakeconroe.com 187 • • • • •

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Food and favors are staples of a fall wedding, especially here in Texas. We have compiled some fall-inspired favor ideas you will want to treat your guests to – from salted caramel apples and autumn jams to assorted chocolate truffles, all decorated and packaged to your liking. And

no, we won’t send you on a wild goose chase to find a local vendor that can replicate the ideas for you. These favors are produced by local loves; made in good ole Montgomery County.

Fall for Favors

Chocolate Truffles

Perfectly-packaged favors for your

wedding, shower or event in assorted

flavors or you can create your own.

Some seasonal favorites include

Champagne Punch, Southern Banana

Pudding, Lone Star Spice and Key Lime

Mojito. {Favor by Chocolate Punch}

Red delicious apples on a stick coated in homemade salted caramel and drizzled in white & dark chocolate. They are individually wrapped in clear favor bags and decorated with ribbon to match theme. {Favor by Crave Catering & Events}

Mini Chocolate Salted Caramel Apples


Homemade buttery sugar cookies

made any custom shape or flavor

to go with the bride’s style or theme.

They can be decorated to match

the bride’s invitation (as shown) or

with monograms, quotes, names or

artwork. {Favor by Crave Catering

& Events / Invitation Design by Jo’s

Paper Kitchen}

Homemade buttery crackers coated in Crave’s Custom Spice mixture. These crackers can be made in mini dime-sized crackers, 1/2 dollar-sized rounds, or 1.5” squares, packaged in Chinese takeout boxes, clear favor bags or little tin buckets with ribbon to match. {Favor by Crave Catering & Events}

Four ounce, crystal faceted jars with your selection of custom jams or salsa, decorated with fabric toppers, twine and ribbon. These can be a combination of fruits or flavors to match a certain style. Brides can also attach custom paper tags with monogram or quotes. {Favor by Crave Catering & Events}

Custom Cookies Jam Jars

Savory Fuego Crackers

Photography by JW Baugh Photography

Jordan and Steven

Steven and Jordan dated for nearly four years before he proposed at her family ranch in southwest Texas. He caught the bride completely off guard when he popped the question in front of her entire family, on a bluff overlooking the ranch. As soon as they were engaged, Jordan started looking for the perfect rustic venue to host their "shabby-chic" wedding. After searching the Houston area, they decided Stonebrook Hall at Amber Springs was perfect.

The Story

Farm FreshJordan wanted her wedding to have a rustic feel, mixing burlap, vintage lace, and Mason jars. In lieu of round tables, her guests dined at farm tables from A Style Collective.

Style GuidePhotographer

JW Baugh Photography

Linens + CoveringsElegant Beginnings

Event DesignerA Style Collective

CakeFinale by Glenna

Make up ArtistThe Perfect Face

VenueAmber Springs

VideographerBella Vista Pro

Ceremony MusicDivisi Strings

Reception Entertainment

The DryWater Band

Chrissy and SeanPhotography by Photography by Niki

The StorySean and Chrissy met through mutual friends, on a blind date at a local hangout. They quickly realized that they had way more in common than just friends. On the second date, his dad was at a conference in The Woodlands at the same time and his parents actually showed up on the date. Chrissy shares, "I loved how close his family was to him. He asked me to marry him one day at his house - the day of purchasing the ring… He just couldn’t hold it in any longer.”

Makin’ MemoriesThe events that occurred before the wedding in the bridal suite were most memorable, says the bride. “I had some special moments with my bridal party. It became so real in my mother’s eyes – I could see her happiness for me. My maid of honor and I laughed about when we were little and how we used to imagine our wedding. Each bridal party member had their own way of expressing happiness for me, and it prepared me to go down the aisle to see my husband!”

Style GuidePhotographer

Photography by Niki

VenueOlde Dobbin Station

Cake Cakes by Blondie

Florist Jennifer Beaudet

Wedding Planner Hand in Hand

Weddings & Events

Decor + Linens Events to Remember

Caterer FatHead Catering

DJ/MusicGeorge and Becky Ellington

Bridal Gown Ventura’s Bridal

Groom’s AttireMen’s Wearhouse

Hair + MakeupKelly Smally

Kassi Foster

Your Real EstateConcierge

Steve Head - Loan officerPurchase [email protected](281) 907-6401 x100

Call for CMA(832) 655-6006kassi@c4realtygroup.comwww.C4RealtyGroup.comComplimentary Professional Photos & Professional Staging

Randy Plachy - Auto, Home, Life, & Commercial [email protected] - (281) 367-5322

- Born & Raised in Montgomery County- BBA in Marketing- Multimillion dollar producer in sales & listing volume for 2013

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Contact us today and ask about your fresh first anniversary cake!

16062 Bridlewood Rd.Conroe, TX 77384www.dreamcakesinc.com

Shop: (936) 321-7051Cell: (713) 504-2253

The team of professional bakers

at Dream Cakes Inc. specializes in custom wedding cakes made with extra care and attention to ensure the cake matches your personality and style. You can choose from several flavors of cakes, fillings and icing and all of your desserts are made using the finest, natural, and wholesome ingredients. Your cake will not just be gorgeous to look at, it will also be delicious.

Photo by Kasey Lynn Photography

Kent + NicolePhotography by Brent Shumaker Photography

Rythm of LoveKent and Nicole's reception was celebrated with dancing, laughing and treasured family moments. The day was characterized by the thoughtful and personal touches throughout.

for all of lifes special events!

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