Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

This will probably be our last blog post for the year. because we are deep in the planning and coordination of a wedding the day before Christmas Eve. With the holidays upon us, we know many men will be busy trying to figure out a way to propose to that special lady in his life. So many wedding proposals happen during this time of the year, and why not. Christmas and New Year's Eve are a very festive and memorable time. A party or gathering of friends and family is inevitable at this time of year.  Eleven years ago, I was blessed by God to have the wonderful man in my life, propose to me on Christmas Day in front of all my family. A few close members knew what was happening but it was a complete surprise to me. Naturally for the rest of the day, my then fiance and I became the center of attention, and I loved every minute of it.

If you should find yourself included in the group to become engaged during the holidays, make sure you enjoy it.  Enjoy the dreaming, excitement and laughter of those around you because the planning, decisions and budget discussions will come soon enough. And when you are ready to buckle down and tackle that wedding planning checklist, don't worry, we are here for you. Here to make your wedding day dreams a reality, to help the day flow effortlessly, and for the celebration to shine brightly.

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!



Event & Wedding Planner
Alpha Prosperity Events

Sangria Wedding in Clear Lake

This week we are sharing some of the detail shots from the beautiful wedding of Diana and Jason. The color scheme of sangria, gold and champagne gave us so much to work with for this late September wedding on the water in Clear Lake.

The bride fell in love with the sangria color of the bridesmaid dresses and initially chose to accent the sangria color with gold, and ivory. After many tries, she was having difficulty bringing all of the elements together, and this of course was causing major stress for her and her fiance. That's where we came in.

We assisted the bride in selecting many elements for her special day from the invitations all the way to the lighting and other decor elements. After all was said and done, the bride redefined her color choices a bit because she wanted a lot of fall color to compliment the sangria choice. Sometimes, it just helps to bring in someone with a fresh pair of eyes, and the resources to bring it all together.

We think Diana made some beautiful color and decor choices and her selected vendors really came through, delivering just what she asked for. In the end, we had a very happy bride & groom. Mission accomplished!

A special thank you to all of the vendors that did an amazing job for Diana and Jason. The bride, groom and all of their guests had a wonderful time, dancing the night away.  Here are just a few of the vendors involved in the decor details.

Reception Venue -  Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
Doughnut Station - Sugar Bunch Creations 
Lighting - Unique Style Productions
Linens - Linens by Lisa
Floral Decor - Nature's Bud
Groom's Cake - Cakes by Gina
Wedding Cake - Coliseum Cakes
Wedding Photography - Pink Dot Photography 

And a big thank you to my detail photographer - Ken Kellogg, Sr. of My Ultimate Photographer, for the beautiful photos included in this blog post. Stay tuned for future blog postings on Diana and Jason's beautiful wedding. There are a lot more details about the family, friends and vendors to come.

Alpha Prosperity Events 
Houston Wedding Coordinator

Favorite Wedding Trends for 2012

Alpha Prosperity Events

We love when we get an opportunity to travel and attend different industry seminars, learning new things and meeting new people, to help us serve you our "nearlyweds," better.  If you follow us on Facebook, Twitter or one of our blogs, you know we recently attended the Wedding MBA in Las Vegas. While there we got to hear several speakers touch on some of the wedding trends for 2012. There were some new trends, some older trends and a few older ideas that are making a comeback in a new way. I was just giddy to hear what the new trends were, and here are some of my favorites that have already made an early appearance this year.

Preston Bailey

Luminous Events of New Orleans

1. Formal is all the rage. Brides and grooms are enjoying the flair and elegance of everything and anything formal. From invitations, to attire, to antique cars, the sky is the limit when it comes to this trend. Not sure about what to add to give a formal feel? You can never go wrong with an abundance of candles. Candlelight makes a statement all it's own. Just make sure your venue's a/c system doesn't blow the candles out all night long. Also, for those that need a refresher, formal or black tie attire for a wedding is determined by the time of the event. Daytime formal means dark suit and tie for men and short length dress or suit for women. Nighttime formal generally means tuxedo for men and long dresses or short, ornate cocktail dresses for women.

White Color Palette by Preston Bailey

 Events in Bloom

2. The white color palette. This goes hand in hand with the formal trend. Imagine candlelight and flowers  in the many shades of white. White is such a strong color when used in a monochromatic scheme. Partnering it with gold or silver will give you either a warm tone or cool tone, and provide a truly elegant feel. Be open to all of the possibilities of the white color palette. Add some hints of greenery or very pale pinks for contrast. And don't forget to add some crystal elements for sparkle and dazzle. Preston Bailey has mastered the art of the white palette but you can find some great designers in the greater Houston area or your local area to help you create this very popular trend.

Platinum Weddings Planner Tiffany Nieves

K. Rich Designs

3. Anything that blings. Jewelry adorning the bride's bouquet, hair, chair sashes, or even the cake. Sparkle, sparkle everywhere. What bride wouldn't get excited to see her sweetheart table all shiny and sparkly? Talk about the center of attention, and all eyes on "us." I have seen some beautiful work nationally but I have to give a shout out to a local designer, Kelly Rich of K. Rich Designs. She does amazing work and always manages to add a different flair to everything she designs. 

Sugar Bunch Creations 

 4. Food & Drink Specialty Stations. Keep your guests entertained with a food specialty station. There are many to choose from based on your tastes, event space and time of presentation. Imagine a reception that has gone on into the late hours of the night and dinner is a distant memory. Unveil that donut station or ice cream bar for some comfy dessert sampling. We had the ladies from Sugar Bunch do a Donut Station at a recent wedding and all I can say is, Phenomenal." The smell was amazing  and the guests were able to add their own toppings.   It was a late evening treat that everyone enjoyed. Thinking that you may want something more substantial? How about the arrival of a food truck with tacos, hot-dogs, or bacon, eggs and pancakes. Don't forget about the coffee bar to help perk everyone up for the drive home. 

Coffee Bar

Your wedding should be special no matter the trend. If you prefer a more traditional event, that is okay. Still want the casual affair at the farmhouse or park, that's fine too. Whatever you choose, make sure it is what speaks to both  of you, creating a memory to last a lifetime.  

Alpha Prosperity Events
Wedding Planning & Coordination
Greater Houston & New Orleans Areas

Alpha Prosperity Events at Wedding MBA

Alpha Prosperity Events - Celebrating You

We are heading to Las Vegas for the Wedding MBA. We are looking forward to the great seminars and awesome networking. There will be a lot of emphasis on video marketing and social media so I am hoping to get a head start. Look for more great things and business growth from Alpha Prosperity Events. We intend to come back with tons of ideas and new inspirations. Trust me, you don't want to miss a thing because we are going to grow, right before your eyes. To help you keep up with us, follow our blog, subscribe to our posts, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also see more videos and event highlights, when you subscribe to our You Tube channel.