We’ve Only Just Begun

Our most moderately priced, prime-time wedding. It has all the excitement of our daytime Tiffany Weddings, with the added enhancements of custom sashes, ice sculpture, and limousine service. The entire estate “glows” in the evening with candles everywhere. Your family and friends will feel the magic of a bygone era, as they are entertained in the unforgettable Tiffany Ballroom.

What does my wedding include?

PLACE: The ceremony is in the Grand Chapel and the reception in the Tiffany Wing of the estate

TIME: Access time 6 hours on a Friday evening, or Sunday afternoon. On Friday, your wedding and reception time is from 7:00 pm to 11:00.  Bride arrives 1 ½ hr before and Groom 1 hr before. On Sunday, beginning time is your choice.

YOUR STAFF:

  • Greeter
  • Hostess
  • Wedding Director
  • Reception Coordinator
  • Florist
  • Photographer
  • Caterer and Catering Staff
  • Minister
  • Music
  • Vocalist
  • Master of Ceremony
  • Set-up and clean-up crew

 

CEREMONY:
The minister is part of your package, you may use your own clergy, if you desire.

You will have a pre-wedding planning session with our minister including a rehearsal for the Bride and Groom together.

The second phase of your rehearsal will be on the wedding day, when you will have a dress rehearsal, (Bride and Groom do not see each other).

Our Photographer will be taking pictures at that time.

MUSIC:

  • Our Music Director plays your choice of music on the organ or piano for the ceremony.
  • You may select songs to be performed by one of our talented vocalists or you may bring your own.

PHOTOGRAPHY:

  • Unlimited pictures will be taken.
  • You will receive a beautiful 8×8 Graphi Album with 40 pages and 50 images.
  • You  may select a metal, leather or silk cover.
  • Your selections may be conveniently ordered from our photographer’s website.

VIDEO:
A video of your wedding and reception from Bride’s arrival to the newlyweds exit is presented on DVD.

FLOWERS:
The flower budget covers a Bridal Bouquet, Three attendants, two corsages, and six boutonnieres. The house flowers include 4 fresh arrangements in the chapel, two on the Brides cake table and on the fireplace. In addition, the tables are lavishly decorated with silk arrangements. Extra flowers, if needed may be purchased from our florist.

CAKES:
This package comes with Wedding Cake and Grooms Cake. Your cakes will be selected and designed at the bakery. There are many designs without incurring extra charges or you may order fresh flowers, gum paste flowers, fillings, or special art work for an additional fee.

SPECIAL DECOR:
White, ivory or color sashes to enhance our house linen.  An ice creation made by an internationally award-winning ice sculptor.

ENTERTAINMENT:
A professional DJ to add an element of excitement to the evening.

BUFFET:
These “Buffet Dinners” are a real crowd pleaser. (See Menus)

Our signature Crème de La Punch, “Heavenly” blend of coffee, iced tea, roasted mixed nuts, and pastel mints will complete the refreshments.

TRANSPORTATION:
After the reception, a beautiful white limousine will take you away to any place in the Houston Metropolitan area.

We’ve Only Just Begun Buffet

A Choice of one entrée

Entrée 1

Savory Herbed Baked Chicken Breast

Served with Rice Pilaf

Entrée 2

Mediterranean Chicken in White Wine Reduction Sauce

Served with Mashed Potatoes

Choice of one vegetable

Green Beans

Orange Marmalade Carrots

Vegetable Medley

Garden Salad

Hot Rolls and Butter