Do Your Guests a Favor....

The tradition of wedding favors started with European Royalty bestowing gifts to all their guests as a thank you for celebrating their wedding. A popular favor of the time were small boxes of crystal which held delicate confections such as cubes of sugar which at the time, was ultimate symbol of wealth and royalty.

Today, a favor can be any type of keepsake but why not keep this royal tradition by offering your guests a sweet treat ? Edible favors are very popular even today. What can be more welcome as a little late night munch after your guests have danced the night away?

An edible favor can be customized to reflect your theme, your monogram and even your colors. One of our favorite local vendors, Michael's Cookie Jar offers a plethora of delicious bites that will surely delight the tastebuds of your guests. These treats are handcrafted with real, natural ingredients such as butter and flour imparting that home baked taste that few can duplicate.

Michael Savino, Pastry Chef extraordinaire will sit with you and personally customize your cookie favor to match your wedding theme. We hope that you will stop by to admire the gorgeous cookie tower on display and sample the most delicious cookies in town.

Michael's Cookie Jar is centrally located at :

5330 Weslayan Street, Houston 

Make sure you call ahead to reserve your time with a designer:   (713) 771-8603

For more information please visit:

http://www.michaelscookiejar.com/

Happy Tasting !

Jessica Zapatero

Green Lily Events

No More Diva Dilemas with Clean Heels: Announcing High Heel Stoppers !

When I received this email, with an introduction to this product, I thought-"WOW" !  This is really a showstopper. What creative genius thought of something such as protecting a girls most important posession- her shoes !

How many times have you been invited to a wedding or a special occassion where you sport your most special part of your ensemble only to have your heel cought in the crack of of stones or tiles or embedded deep in the dirt? Not to mention the uncomfortable feeling of wobbling your shoe out.  

The ingenious inventor of Clean Heels/ Heel Stoppers is Ally Stevenson, a savvy fashionista that thought outside the box to bring us this very important accessory.

Her mission was to  provide a product so that ladies no longer have a fashion dilemma while dressing for an outdoor event. High Heel Stoppers prevent even the thinnest heel from penetrating the lawn by providing a discreet platform that prevents sinking in grass or getting stuck in-between decking. No more sinking stilettos, no more ruined heels. The wide rubber base will keep you worry and damage free when walking on wooden floors or teak decks. No more dents and dings, no more walking barefoot in a cocktail dress while your gorgeous heels sit lonely and abandoned by the door. High Heel Stoppers even protects wood flooring from stiletto damage and have become wildly popular throughout the mega-yacht industry for protecting their luxurious flooring while keeping the Fabulous fashionable. To order your Clean Heels High Heel Stoppers please visit : http://www.divadilemmas.com/

or email : divasavers@gmail.com

Please tell them you saw it on the Knot Houston.

Happy Dressing !

Jessica Zapatero

Green Lily Events

Houston, We Have No Problems- Space City Entertainment Launch!

Music and entertainment vendors are one of the most important choices you make for your Wedding Reception. It can make or break your event. If you have chosen a DJ over a band, then  you really count on him or her solely to make sure your wedding is a success.

DJ Jonny

We are thrilled to  share the recent launch of Space City Entertainment by 2 of Houston's Top DJ's.

 With over 15 years of combined experience, Space City’s versatile and energetic style of DJing appeals to the modern and traditional bride. This makes Space City Entertainment the perfect match for today’s bride! Their state of the art digital sound systems, custom lighting, monogram lighting, music videos and karaoke make Space City your one stop shop for all of your entertainment needs.

As many event planners know, the most important feature of a DJ is dependability, tastefulness and music savvy.  While their website is being built, make sure you find them on Facebook and Twitter to keep posted of their formal launch. Mark it on your favorites for now http://www.spacecityent.com/ and we will be sure to keep you posted about this team that offers Modern Entertainment at it’s BEST!!!

Jonny Black
832.867.6911

DJ Jason

jonnyblack@spacecityent.com

Style your wedding with The Perfect Touch ! Thursday, July 22nd

Dont miss this opportunity for a complimentary wedding design consultation with expert event designers Jessica & Ashleigh of Green Lily Events. Sip wine and cheese and learn about the latest trends in table decor. RSVP to 713.885.1909 or info@theperfecttouchlinens.com

Palomaria: Recycled Paper and Letterpress Jewelry

Thinking of something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, but how about something recycled? Talented Wedding Invitation designer Melina, has amazed us one again with her new creation of a special, one of a kind design- Palomaria: Recycled Paper and Letterpress Jewelry. When interviewing Marina on how the process is made for the wearable art jewelery, she explains: " All of the jewelry pieces are made with recycled paper clay and using letterpress plates that imprint beautiful images and texture on them. Once they dry I sand them and paint them with several layers of acrylics (using both, brushes and my hands) Finally, the pieces are protected with a very resistant water based varnish. Although they're made of paper paste, the pieces are completely sturdy, strong, durable and resistant.

While they are designed for everyday wear, these beautiful jewelry peices can be thought of for bridesmaids gifts, Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom gifts. A special gift that you don't get tired of and you keep through the years not only because of their craftsmanship, ut bbecause they're really special.

To view more of these gorgeous peices check out the link: Palomaria: Recycled Paper and Letterpress Jewelry check out the Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Palomaria

To learn more about the process of this artisan collecatable view the Palomaria's blog:

http://www.palomaria.blogspot.com/

Happy Shopping !

Jessica Zapatero

Green Lily Events

Bridal Open House at the Magnolia Hotel July 18 from 1pm to 3pm

You, a guest and your bridal party are invited to our bi-annual Open House on July 18 from 1pm to 3pm. Enjoy butler passed hors d’ oeuvres and champagne while viewing sample reception set ups in our two wedding reception venues.
One of our favorite hotels downtown is the Magnolia Hotel. Excellent customer service and the most amazing milk and cookies turndown service we have ever seen, it is down as one of our favorite places for the chic, downtown Houston Wedding. To RSVP please make sure you call : (281) 657 - 2600.

Happy Planning !

Jessica Zapatero
Green Lily Events

The Perfect Touch for your Wedding Reception

Linens are probably the most important design feature of your wedding. It is an opportunity for you, the couple to showcase your personality, style and theme of your wedding.

There are many options to consider for your tabletop to bring your personalized panache into the decor. One of the most important is layering.

While most venues will provide a basic tablecloth,those linens will most likely not reach to floor. Getting a full size tablecloth is very important as it creates the backdrop for your tablesetting, china and flowers. The first step is to call the venue that you have chosen and ask them what size tables they offer and how many chairs will fit in each table.The second step is to idenitfy what type of chair you will need to cover so that you can select a fabulous cover that compliments your tablecloth. Don't forget to bring this information with you to your linen appointment.

There are so many wonderful vendors in Houston for linens and many of them offer one stop shopping for your tabletop such as chargers, napkins, napkin rings and votives.  One of our favorite vendors that has the widest selection of colors is : The Perfect Touch Linens, located at 2506 South Boulevard, Houston TX 77098. Make sure you check out their website for their specials and pictures of their new arrivals: http://theperfecttouchlinens.com/index.php or call today to make your appointment: 713.523.4567 and get your complimentary consultation today.

Happy Planning !

Jessica Zapatero

Green Lily Events