•  If a Venue has minimal shade, set your ceremony/event for late afternoon or early evening.  Allow about an hour before sunset so you will have adequate time to take pictures outside.   Your Photographer should be able to guide you in this also.
• Investigate the plantings in the Ceremony site to make sure lots of things are blooming during your chosen event season.  The colors aren’t really as important as the fact that the garden is well groomed and has plants that you are particularly fond of such as Pansies in the late Fall, Winter & early Spring or Day Lillies in the Spring and Summer.  Look for lots of Perenials to be assured of lush greenery!   
•  Be sure the garden you choose has something in bloom year-round but especially from Spring through the first freeze (December in South Texas this year).  Knock Out roses are prevalent and can be found in most gardens……they bloom all year with proper care.
• If you are concerned about grass stains on your dress, you will want to request an aisle runner or choose a site with a “dry” walkway such as concrete or crushed granite.  Keep in mind that aisle runners on thick grass can be a trip hazard.
• Be sure the Venue you choose provides a private space for you to dress and “hang out” with your attendants before ceremony time.   The guys are usually happy with a place to slip on their jackets but some venues also offer a special room just for them.
• Remember when you choose an outdoor site, you should always have an alternate plan in place just in case the weather doesn’t cooperate.  Most venues can arrange for a tent with a few days notice but expect a significant amount to be added to your final payment if you choose this option.  Look at OldFarmersAlmanac.com for weather predictions!
• Most  weddings can be moved inside the reception hall with guests sitting at the tables…..just have the venue prepare a simple aisle and archway arrangement.  Talk to your Coordinator/Planner about these options so she will be prepared to act on short notice.

Outdoor weddings are so beautiful but the weather can be a real challenge in South Texas so check the Old Farmer’s Almanac for an extended forecast and plan accordingly so your day will be everything you have hoped for!

If you were unable to attend, we would love to set up a private tasting appointment just for you and your wedding party.  Just call:

281-831-2597……….Jenelle, Owner/Operator 

936-372-2700……..Janna, Facilities Manager

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Catering is becoming a more popular choice for events where everything, including the food, drinks and service, is important. From weddings to business meetings, great catering companies are handling it all…..but, food catering is where it all begins and, if you are responsible for having an event catered, then food is the first and most important part of your job.   Look for FREE Tastings so you can sample the food you will be providing.

Although tastes have become more sophisticated and varied you can hardly go wrong with the Southern/Home Cooking, Mexican or Italian favorites that people crave these days…..especially if  you’re in the Southern regions of the U.S.   Most catering companies can also provide food for vegetarians and special diet needs such as the absence of MSG and artificial dyes.  ALL NATURAL is the way to go because more and more of your guests are health conscious and want catered food that is delicious and healthy (not straight off the “truck”).

If food was the only part of hosting or having an event catered, your life might be a little easier.   However, you need to find a catering company that can help you with a variety of other tasks that could make or break your event such as choosing……

1) Quality Plasticware & Cutlery or…..China, Stemware and Flatware

2) Tables, Chairs, Centerpieces, Linens, with qualified Setup Designers

3)  Silver Coffee Service, Fountains/Drinks or Chocolate

Let’s face it………the caterer should be able to provide everything you need that you can’t or don’t want to do yourself.

Service is so important….look for courteous and professional wait staff and drink servers when attending those Open House occasions.  They are essential for a successful event.

So, let’s say you get it all together, a good catering company with great food, beautiful seating and table scapes, and the most personable and attentive serving staff,……….who’s going to clean-up when the party is over? Don’t forget to make sure that set-up and clean up are part of your catering contract.