Venue, Wedding Coordinator, Photographer....Help!

robsco

Just started my planning & realize that I will need some guidance.  That being said, I am looking for the following to fit into my existing budget:

Venue: any part of town (Houston) that can accomodate about 120 guests, has a garden feel, allows outside catering & maybe even alcohol......$2500-$5000

Wedding Coordinator/planner: someone with experience, good follow up, someone that will treat me as the "main entree" & not "an appetizer".  In other words, someone that is a full time professional & not just a weekend warrior coordinator.  As if that were not enough, they have to fit my budget....$350 to $850.

Photographer:  need a classic, no frills photographer that can provide several hours of time on the wedding day, provide an online website of the photos & provide a CD of the photos with the rights.....$1000-$1500

I know this is alot but I value my fellow knotties opinions & recommendations on vendors that have a good work product & won't break our piggy bank.

KYPHILLY

I had my wedding at East Richey Gardens. Doesn't have a garden feel, but fits all your other criteria. Plus Rosey is a peach to work with!!! I wish I was getting married again, just to have it there!

tyboyd

Venue: The Gallery-Houston www.thegallery-houston.com It's more Mediterranean than garden.

Photographer: Savvy Couture www.savvycouturecreations.com

lealfrantz

I'm not to sure on the coordinator or the venue, but I will keep thinking on the venue. As for the photographer I would check out C. Baron Photography. They are with in your budget and they are awesome. Best wedding decision we have made.

veggienat

Erica Moncada is our photographer and she is very reasonable - www.ericamoncada.com
http://bellsandbows.blogspot.com/2011/09/photography.html

MdniteMustang00

Coordinator - check out http://www.blessedeventsweddings.com/ - a coordinator should be able to help you with a venue & other vendors also.

Fullwed

My suggestions would be Venue Gardens Bammel Lane Great venue with plenty of atmosphere. Looks so great at night with lots of twinkly lights. The cost is in your range. It is a "DIY" type venue but I think it's doable by most people. I personally loved it but it wasn't available on my date. Wedding planner-coordinator Monarch wedding & event planning Found her thru this board (recommended by other knotties) She has worked with me for last 4 months. Sallie's price is for "day of" but she actually delivers much more.....more of a planner. Helped me with vendors, reception design. She is definitely in your price range, well worth it. Photographer Not sure but will keep thinking about it. There are so many photogs out there so I'm sure there is someone out there that fits your criteria.

DWSerenity22

Ihiphotography.biz did mine great pictures and a great price

Belle101781

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-houston_venue-wedding-coordinator-photographerhelp?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:121Discussion:117d408e-d80d-4cfe-a71d-9acc5df02d8dPost:1fb3f6eb-e9ca-4808-a44a-bfc087118b03">Re: Venue, Wedding Coordinator, Photographer....Help!</a>:
[QUOTE]Erica Moncada is our photographer and she is very reasonable - <a href="http://www.ericamoncada.com" rel='nofollow'>www.ericamoncada.com</a> <a href="http://bellsandbows.blogspot.com/2011/09/photography.html" rel='nofollow'>http://bellsandbows.blogspot.com/2011/09/photography.html</a>
Posted by veggienat[/QUOTE]

I second Erica Moncada... she is truly special and has an amazing eye! She has done several weddings in my family and done work for several of my friends as well.

<em>Coordinator:</em> I would go with Professional Socialites. <a href="http://www.professionalsocialites.com" rel='nofollow'>www.professionalsocialites.com</a>
 Crystal and Megan are amazing to work with. They are on point and keep you in the loop on any and everything and make your day stress free.

<em>Venue:</em> I had my wedding at Rosemary's Garden. A friend of the family referred me and they were awesome to work with. Food was delicious and we brought in our own alcohol, they provided the bartender. You can bring in your own caterer but I would suggest talking to them first and doing a tasting and see how it goes.

kljames02

For the venue check out the River Oaks Garden Club - http://www.riveroaksgardenclub.org/Forum.cfm.

DrymallaWedding

We live in College Station however someone mentioned on here the Huntsville State Park and linked some photographers pictures. OMG it is gorgeous out there! We will be holding our ceremony out there as well. It costs $250.00 for the day! We can hardly wait! I don't think our wedding coordinating can help you since you live in Houston and she's here in College Station with us. The photographer we are looking at is actually in Houston and is just a tad bit over your budget however, she has awesome packages and is more bang for your buck... go to mystorykeeper.com and look at her work. Good luck!

applesandoranges

venue: courtyard on st. james, the gallery
photographer: amanda green photography

oaklie

For the venue, look at Le Jardin.  Not sure if they allow outside catering, but they do let you bring in your own alcohol.  

Hinnerarity

Crystal Abadie Photography does fantastic work.  I know her prices are within your budget.  She did my wedding and I would recommend her to anyone.  She is super sweet and went above and beyond.  Here is a link for her website.

www.crystalabadie.com 

hng0411

Sent you a PM!