Father's Day tribute

A father is an irreplaceable figure in every little girl’s life.  He usually assumes the role of hero, friend, role model, and her favorite man in the world. Over the years, we have had the opportunity to meet many wonderful fathers as they have helped play a special role in their daughter’s big day.  

Mustang Engineering Chili/BBQ Cook Off

Team building is an important factor in any environment, its focus is to specialize in bringing out the best in a team to ensure self development, positive communication, leadership skills and the ability to work closely together as a team to problem solve.   Team building can be seen in many forms and refers to a wide range of activities.  I am thrilled to have a client whose company recognizes team building programs are essential to companies moral and support.   Team building events are by no means an easy task, especially when you have to execute over 120 of them for varies departments.  There are many people behind the scenes who spend many sleepless nights to come up with a new creative idea and execute them with great ease.  The Mustang Engineering Chili/BBQ Cook Off is a program that has been around for many years and and brings the entire corporation together for one huge team building extravganza.  The annual show down of who will reign supreme in the slow simmering of great seasonings and spices!  Not only is the direction to cook and grill your heart out, but to truly get involved and decorate your booth.  From skits to costumes, do not hold back.  This year was no exception.

The winners:

Indemnify This, Shoztogoya and The Beginning of Thangs placed 1^st- 3^rd in Chili
SPG’s Freak Show won People’s Choice BBQ 

Showmanship winners:  The Beginning of Thangs and Fright Night Chili

The ancillary ingredients:

Event Planning:  Enjoy Events

Catering:  Bailey Connor Catering

Rentals/Tents:  Prestigious Event Rentals

Disposable Product:  Your Green 2 Go

Photography:  Laura Burlton 

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?