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Sugar Land�s Sweetest Wedding Venues
From Traditional Plantations to Romantic Ballrooms.
Fort Bend County has Numerous Special Occasion Locales
� Sugar Land Magazine � Sugar Land, Texas 2006
April 15, 2006
By Kim Horst & Stefanie Matta
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A wedding is one of the biggest events in a person�s life. Consequently, weddings are meticulously planned, down to the minutest detail. In today�s society, a couple can
design the style of wedding they desire. However, many times the number of options, ideas and decisions quickly become overwhelming. Luckily, there are numerous wedding resources in Fort Bend County and the surrounding
Houston areas ready to assist, no matter what your budget or style may be. In recent years, wedding consultants and full-service wedding providers have become increasingly popular.
Heaven on Earth
1 Douglas Lane
Missouri City
281-499-1840
www.HeavenonEarthWeddings.com
As you approach this facility, you may feel as though you have traveled back into time, as the 1898 plantation house comes into view. The entire Victorian-themed facility has expanded over the past 30 years to cover two
city blocks. Susan Sawyer, owner of Heaven on Earth, has traveled the world importing architectural antiques such as stained glass windows, fireplaces, elegant staircases and church pews. �Heaven on Earth was the first
organization to offer a complete wedding package,� said Kathy Gilmore, who has been the wedding director for the past 20 years. They offer a wedding coordinator, florist, photographer, chapel, caterer, and
Great Oaks Manor Bed & Breakfast
Corner of Macek Road and Rabbs Crossing in Greatwood area
281-343-9551
www.greatoaksmanor.com
This 3-story Greek revival mansion is resplendent in period architectural details, including six fireplaces, vintage moldings, oak floors and a grand sweeping staircase embellished with stunning original stained glass
windows that shine into the stately foyer. This is a great place for a small wedding and wedding reception. Great Oaks Manor, which recently opened after a major remodel, offers wedding packages for 2 to 100 people, or
you can rent just the facility and bring in your own catering.
Texas Ballroom at the Safari Texas Ranch
11627 FM 1464
Richmond
281-277-7888
www.SafariTexasBallroom.com
This is a 44-acre private estate offering a chapel, three gazebos and six unique banquet rooms, which provide food and beverage service for the traditional wedding reception, as well as many other types of celebrations.
According to Carri Humphreys, event manager for the Texas Ballroom, they �specialize in personalized customer service.� The facility can host events for 50 to 850 people. In addition, the couple can choose a banquet room
and customize a menu to match their wedding theme or taste buds.
Sugar Land Marriott Town Square
16090 City Walk
Sugar Land
281-275-8400
www.slmarriott.com
For grand scale events, the new Sugar Land Marriott Town Square rises to the occasion. The 15,500 square foot ballroom is among Houston�s largest. �The Sugar Land Marriott is designed to accommodate weddings,
multicultural celebrations, galas and social events for 500 to 1,500 people,� said Kim Brooks, Director of Sales and Marketing.
From the large glitz and glamour to the simple and small weddings,
Fort Bend County offers everything you will need to make your day special!
Don�t forget to tell these wedding venues you saw them in Sugar Land Magazine�s wedding feature!
Sugar Land Wedding Etiquette for Kids � and Parents!
By Stefanie Matta
Is your family going to a wedding this year? Will your children know what to do (and what not to do)? Give the Bride and Groom something to remember you by � the gift of good behavior from your children.
Debbie Turner, the owner of Gonnabees -- a new school of etiquette for children located in Greatwood, gives these top wedding tips for children and parents. Sometimes adults need a little help, too.
Make sure your children are really invited. Children are invited to attend the wedding only if their names appear on the invitation. Otherwise, they are
not to attend even if they are related to the bride or groom. Ask yourself� does my child really need to be there? Not every child has the attention span and ability to sit through a lengthy wedding. Some children
will be happier staying at home with a babysitter.
Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse! Children who know what to expect will know what is expected of them.
Arrive on time� usually 20 to 30 minutes before the time on the invitation. The time on the invitation is when the bride will walk down the aisle.
Sit quietly during the ceremony. Be attentive during the ceremony. Music players, coloring books, and games are not acceptable. If the children cannot sit
through the ceremony, they should not attend.
Practice good table manners. Great dining etiquette will make your child stand out!
Thank your hosts. The children should say goodbye to the bride and groom before leaving and thank them for the invitation.
Kim Horst is a Sugar Land resident, mother of four children and has been married for 16 years. She had a large traditional wedding in 1990, with the
reception at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas.
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