Rachel + Mike

We have all heard the cliche of the world being a small place.  Indeed it is and it is a wonderful thing when the worlds come back together after many, many years have past.  The back story starts from my Hard Rock days where Sarah + Bobby, brother and sister of the bride Rachel worked for me. Then,  Mr. Mills, father of bride, aka Santa Claus was the honorary guest when I hosted a Breakfast with Santa event for about 7 years.  We all bumped into each other at a bridal show and the rest, as they say, is history.  It was such an honor to see the family together again and to enjoy the celebration of love.  

Event Planner:  Enjoy Events

Ceremony Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church

Reception Location:  Cohen House

Photography:  Daniel C Photography

Floral:  Killion's Milam Florist

Cake and Cookies:  Roland's Swiss Pastry and Bakery

DJ:  HiFi Karaoke

Hair and Makeup:  Your Beautiful Face

Whitney + Joseph

Love and Family, it is a beautiful thing.  Congrats to some very kind people and a colorful design that was just perfect for their wonderful day.

Event Planning:  Enjoy Events

Cake:  Virginia's Cake

Floral: Plants & Petals

Lighting:  Bright Star Productions

Linens: Distinctive Details

Music:  Ceremony Trio and Commercial Art via Avalon Music

Photography:  FotoVisage

Venue:  Westin Galleria

Video:  Khloe Madison  View the Video:  http://vimeo.com/stevelee/kraska   Password:  kraska

Featured in Weddings in Houston Magazine

The biggest, most beautiful, most bountiful issue of Weddings in Houston EVER has just hit newsstands and we are thrilled to be a part of the 25th Anniversary edition.  Kaleigh & Jared's celebration of love is revered on the three page layout.  It is such an honor to have their wedding published and for them to continue to enjoy this glorious day.

Featured in The Knot Magazine

The Knot Cocktails & Connections Corporate Event I had the pleasure of designing and planning is featured in their recent publication.  It was such a wonderful soft vintage event and am honored to be graced on their pages.  I hope the event inspires others as they plan their next event.  To read the story again, click here.

Featured in Catering Magazine

Carol and Mike's wedding was recently recognized at the NACE National Conference and Enjoy Events received the award for 2010 Best Wedding Event of the Year for a budget of $25k-$75k.  It was such an honor.  Catering Magazine, a national publication featured the story in their recent edition.  This is the second time this fabulous wedding has been featured to share their story with others.  Extraordinary.


While we are honored for this award, it takes a team of great vendors to make amazing memories.  I would like to thank More Than Cakes, who's amazing master piece made the front cover, Impressive Events, Darryl & Co., House of Blues Houston, Flowers by Nino, Acoustic Production, The Salvation Army Harbor Light Choir, Laura Corley Burlton of D.Jones Photography.  And, of course Mike and Carol for having a really cool vision and the playground to create such a production.  It rocked!  Have I mentioned, I love that butterfly escort wall? 

Bennett Art Showcase

The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture is the essence of art.  Perception of ones art generally leads to great conversation and interpretation.  Life brought one of the neatest clients my way.  Bobby, an artist has her art along with others are on display in her husbands office space. After several conversations among friends interested in seeing their art in a practical application inspired the idea to have an art showing.  To be clear, not an office party, but a celebration of art within an office environment.  This immediately inspired us to design visual art thoughout the space through food, lighting, and floral.  The space was already designed with wonderful flow and natural lighting.  The next step was to transform the space into an art gallery.  Track lighting was installed to accent the art on the walls and create a warming ambiance.   With the fluorescent lighting removed and a welcoming cocktail of prosecco (as they got out of their car) our clients guests were about to be in for a treat.


Suspended floral in bubbled glass vases and artful food presentation allowed for the conference table to be transformed into a buffet masterpiece.  While your attention was also drawn overhead to the magical arrangement, one might begin to ponder about the wonderful aroma presented.   The hollow shelving unit gave way to creative food displays which allowed the eye to continue to move from one area to the next, wondering what you might find next.   One might notice the colors presented in both floral and food balances with the art on the walls while the bringing out the  subtle brush strokes.  The bar mimicked the buffet design with smaller vessels overhead.


Food presentation allowed unique vessels, such as arcylic asian spoons to present a bruschetta twist with cilantro, plum tomatoes, corn, and garlic, crowned with tortilla strips.  Tuna Tartar nestled in a cucumber cup while a rosette of smooth roasted red pepper hummus, accompanied with savory feta cheese, kalamata olives and sweet peppered, elegantly displayed in a swan-folded flatbread, sitting in a glass votive cup.


Outside, guests gathered on the terrace while enjoying a breathtaking view overlooking Rice Military.  The fall leave colors and sunset provided a warming backdrop for the ivory dupioni silk linen accented with a turquoise confetti table runner to showcase a lush and whimsical floral arrangement.  As the sun set, the GOBO lighting pattern continued our art celebration with a carpet design on the concrete flooring.


A magical, artful night indeed.


Event Planning & Design:  Enjoy Events
Lighting: Impressive Events
Cater:  Bailey Connor Catering
Floral:  Johnathan Andrew Sage
Linen:  Elegant Beginnings
Rentals:  Swift & Co
Bar Service:  IC-IT Entertainment

Becky + Trevor Engagement Session

This weekend Enjoy Events is off on a south Texas tour to Corpus Christi with my lovely bride Becky Riddle.  I had the pleasure of meeting Becky at her sisters wedding (Izzie +Matt) earlier this year and here we are again on another Riddle adventure. I am so thrilled.  Becky and Izzie may be sisters, but their AMAZING styles are completely different. This time, our adventure is going to take us on a journey with sunflowers, toile, and a modern twist.  My mind is about to explore with inspiration.

The ever so lovely Rebecca Gooselin captured a wonderful California afternoon beautifully.


Enjoy.


Becky + Trevor | Sonoma Engagement