The wedding landscape has changed over time, gradually moving away from some of the more traditional elements and moving into a hybrid of traditional & modern or just full-out modern. But no matter what type of wedding you go to – there is one thing that you’ll always find – FLOWERS! And one of the best wedding florists in town is Lisa Tran of Blooming Gallery.
Additionally named “Wedding Flowers by Lisa”, Blooming Gallery is known both for their ability to create stunning floral arrangements, bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres, and also for the amazing customer experience you get with owner Lisa Tran. She is an expert at understanding her clients’ needs and making sure expectations are not only met but exceeded. She hand-picks the perfect florals and accents to make sure each event blossoms in its own way!
Being a wedding photographer, I usually don’t get the opportunity to meet the florist since everything is usually set up upon my arrival…but it turns out I had been working on some of the same weddings as Blooming Gallery several times and it took me a year to realize it! I had heard all of this buzz about how incredible Lisa was as a person and as a florist – so I was pleasantly surprised to know that I’d been photographing her work all along! All of my brides that work with her have wonderful things to say about the florals and Lisa…and when someone creates such a memorable experience, the business will continue to bloom. :)
Blooming Gallery
1510 Delano St
Houston, TX 77003
713.398.3633
info@weddingflowersbylisa.com
Girls dream about their wedding day their entire life…and they want it to be just that – a dream! So when “the one” comes along and says “Will You Marry Me?”…first, you say “YES”, second, you pick up the phone and call Keely Thorne Events!
Keely Thorne Events is a brilliant group of girls with TONS of experience and premier knowledge in the wedding planning world. Every time I work with them, the event runs super smoothly and most importantly, on time! All of the little details from flowers to stationary to favors are not only beautiful, but adhere to a cohesive concept. The girls at Keely Thorne convert a group of disparate vendors into a united team supporting the happy couple. They have been a great support to my photography business and they work fantastic with other vendors to make sure the event is just right.
Here are some photos from weddings where we worked together. Stay tuned for more to come later this year!
Diamonds are nice…but I tend to believe that chocolate is a girl’s best friend! And not just any chocolate…beautifully designed, intricately hand-crafted, rich & luscious Araya Artisan Chocolate!
Made from scratch in their Katy location using premium Venezuelan chocolate, cream, natural fruits, nuts, infusions, honey and liquor – this is a chocolate your taste buds will fall in love with. Over and over again, in my case!
Araya Artisan Chocolates are perfect for party favors, personal/business gifts, or just for a little indulgence. The chocolates are served in beautiful packaging as-is, but you can also customize it for gifts, parties, and more! They are located in both River Oaks & Katy and they also have free shipping in Texas for purchases over $50.
So when attending your next dinner party, why give the mundane bottle of wine when you could give the gift of chocolate! Oh goodness…now I’m craving a piece right now!
Website: http://www.arayachocolate.com/
Houston Location: 2013 West Gray Street, Houston, TX 77019-3646 – (832) 967-7960
Katy Location: 1575 W Grand Pkwy S, Katy, TX 77494-8335 – (281) 395-1050
My good friend Mario Tort and his sister Vanessa recently opened their very own Salon & Spa. Mario and I have worked in the past in several photo shoots and truly felt honored when he approached me to design their business logo and website, as well as photograph them for editorial purposes. I am very excited for both of them, they are both super talented and wish them nothing but great success in this new venture. Estilo Salon & Spa is located in the River Oaks area, make sure to pay them a visit! http://www.estilosalonandspa.com
