rio grande valley photography, mcallen photography, mexico destination photography » rgv wedding vendors http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com rgv wedding and portrait photography Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:39:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 rgv wedding vendors-mcallen wedding, mcallen wedding ideas http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/07/21/rgv-wedding-vendors-mcallen-wedding-mcallen-wedding-ideas/ http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/07/21/rgv-wedding-vendors-mcallen-wedding-mcallen-wedding-ideas/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:34:49 +0000 admin http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/?p=2210 I’m so excited about my new blog and the new things that are coming up ! John from Five Star Wedding Films will have the video ready very soon :), so make sure you visit the RGV Wedding Vendors to check it out :)

Here is a preview of the new blog, so happy with the results hope you like it too!
anahi :)

]]> http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/07/21/rgv-wedding-vendors-mcallen-wedding-mcallen-wedding-ideas/feed/ 0 style me pretty-jackie+ben’s harlingen wedding featured http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/06/15/style-me-pretty-jackiebens-harlingen-wedding-featured/ http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/06/15/style-me-pretty-jackiebens-harlingen-wedding-featured/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:00:28 +0000 admin http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/?p=2118 I’m thrilled ! I’m a huge fan of Style Me Pretty and just got the great news that Jackie+Ben’swedding is being featured as a cover in their site !

You can check it out here: Style Me Pretty Jackie+Ben’s Wedding

Congrats Jackie +Ben! It was such a treat documenting your wedding day and capturing all those amazing wedding ideas you worked so hard on!

Huge thanks to all the mcallen, harlingen and brownsville vendors! Always a treat working with you !

CREDITS:
Venue: Puesta del Sol Sobre el Arroyo
Video: Five Star Productions/John Arriola
Wedding Coordinator: Valerie Vance/Bridal Trends
Hair+Makeup Artist: RoseMary Martinez
Catering: Johnny Carinos
Linens: Dream Weddings
Tent,Stage,Tables: All Occasions Party Rentals
Beverages: Holiday Wine & Liquor
Flowers: Flowers by H.E.B Floral Dept
Cake: Cakes by Just Taste It

]]> http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/06/15/style-me-pretty-jackiebens-harlingen-wedding-featured/feed/ 1 rgv wedding vendors- the blog ! http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/06/12/rgv-wedding-vendors-the-blog/ http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/06/12/rgv-wedding-vendors-the-blog/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:24:11 +0000 admin http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/?p=2108 My new blog is live! check it out: RGV WEDDING VENDORS

Quinta Mazatlan
Dream Weddings by All Party Rentals
Cynthia’s Cakes
Five Star Productions Videography
 Hair+Makeup Artist Rose Mary
Sposa Mia Bridal
Leticia Arriaga Wedding Coordinator
Wray+ Co. Catering by Design
Special Flowers

]]> http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/06/12/rgv-wedding-vendors-the-blog/feed/ 1 RGV WEDDING VENDORS http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/05/17/rgv-wedding-vendors/ http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/05/17/rgv-wedding-vendors/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 15:00:48 +0000 admin http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/?p=2032 So excited to share some news of what’s coming up, here is a hint: ;)

rgv photography

]]> http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/05/17/rgv-wedding-vendors/feed/ 1 Valley Wedding Pages-Amazonia Restaurant-300 year old tree http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/03/02/valley-wedding-pages-amazonia-restaurant-300-year-old-tree/ http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/03/02/valley-wedding-pages-amazonia-restaurant-300-year-old-tree/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:50:33 +0000 admin http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/?p=1652 I recently had the privilege of meeting Delia Lazo, owner of Amazonia restaurant and event center. I had a chance to photograph the beautiful location along with the patio which includes a 300 year old tree. It is really amazing to see and it is so valuable it is protected by the State of Texas. Here are a couple of the images. The images will be featured on their ad for the valley wedding pages.


Credits:
Valley Wedding Pages
Amazonia Restaurant
Kissl Flowers

]]> http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2010/03/02/valley-wedding-pages-amazonia-restaurant-300-year-old-tree/feed/ 1 THE BREEDLOVE’S-THE INN AT CHACHALACA BEND-BROWNSVILLE PHOTOGRAPHER http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2009/11/17/the-breedloves-the-inn-at-chachalaca-bend-brownsville-photographer/ http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2009/11/17/the-breedloves-the-inn-at-chachalaca-bend-brownsville-photographer/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:01:53 +0000 admin http://anahiphotoartblog.com/?p=1214 It is always a treat to photograph such a beautiful and loving family, and what better place to do so than their gorgeous property at The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, here is a peek at their session, enjoy !

Thank you so much for all the love, we love you guys dearly :)
sincerely,
anahi+edgar

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]]> http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2009/11/17/the-breedloves-the-inn-at-chachalaca-bend-brownsville-photographer/feed/ 0 CYNTHIA’S CAKES http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2009/09/01/cynthias-cakes/ http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2009/09/01/cynthias-cakes/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:27:27 +0000 admin http://anahiphotoartblog.com/?p=844 Hello everyone ! I wanted to share with you a couple of pictures of a cake that Cynthia from Cynthia’s Cakes created for one of my dear friends:

This was for her hubby’s birthday, he LOVES the Beatles, hence the song written all over the cake ! Next time you have something special to celebrate contact Cynthia from Cynthia’s Cakes and I can assure you she will create something very special for you ;) She is hands down one of the best here in the Valley and I’m very very proud to know her and recommend her to everyone I know :)

]]> http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2009/09/01/cynthias-cakes/feed/ 2 RGV WEDDING VENDORS- a space to get to know them :) http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2009/05/26/rgv-wedding-vendors-a-space-to-get-to-know-them/ http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2009/05/26/rgv-wedding-vendors-a-space-to-get-to-know-them/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 17:57:17 +0000 admin http://anahiphotoartblog.com/?p=204 One of the things I love the most about being a photographer is the people I get to meet. Former clients, become friends. Long exciting chats with photographers who share the same passion. A wide variety of artists, musician, painters, filmmakers have enriched my life as well. I also draw inspiration from every wedding, specially when a wedding has a fantastic team that gives their 100% and much more to make your day an unforgettable one. Through the years I’ve worked with many amazing wedding vendors which I have come to love and trust. There is an amazing connection when we love what we do and when we are as passionate about it.

The idea for this project started a few months back when my friend Valerie from Bridal Trends contacted me to shoot a portrait session with her husband, Justin. Needless to say I was so excited by the request ! and there is where all started !. We will be featuring the best wedding vendors in the Rio Grand Valley, I want you to get to know the amazing wedding vendors the RGV has to offer… on a more personal level. They will also give you advice on their area of expertise, and coming very soon we will have a united blog with a concierge to help you with your wedding needs. can’t wait !

and here they are Valerie and her hubby Justin:

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how did you start your journey as a wedding planner ?

My journey as a wedding planner started while I was in the process of planning my own wedding. I’ve always been a complete romantic, and right after I got married I put my pen to paper and started working on a business plan. I knew immediately that this was something I wanted to be a part of and do for the rest of my life. And I also recognized that this was something that was lacking here the in the Valley. I love meeting new people and being able to take part in their romantic journey of wedded bliss is something that I take to heart. I can’t imagine doing anything else! It’s the most rewarding career ever and I’m very passionate about it!

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a favorite wedding planner memory ?

I have way too many favorite memories from each wedding to even know where to start! But I will tell you the most significant memory I have, because it pops into my head right before each wedding. My first Wedding ever was in June of 2006 and during the ceremony rehearsal, the mother of the bride, Mrs. Vasquez, quietly stepped to my side and looked me in the eyes. Immediately my own mother came into my mind as Mrs. Vasquez touched my arm in a motherly way and asked me if I was ready for the wedding and wanted to make sure that everything would run as perfect as possible for her ONLY daughter. They knew it was my first wedding, but they put their complete trust in me anyway, and it wasn’t until that very moment that I realized how important my job was. I felt my knees go weak and then knots turned in my stomach. I had the weight of an entire wedding on my shoulders and whether or not my bride had an amazing or terrible wedding was completely up to me. WOW!! I was scared to death and I had nightmares all night that night. But I’ll tell you what…..my first wedding, Liza’s wedding, was AMAZING!! I will always remember this moment between Liza’s mom and myself because it is a constant reminder of how important each of my bride’s are and a reminder of why I chose this career path.

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your top advice for engaged couples:

Hmmm…. my top advice for engaged couples? I’d have to say, “don’t expect perfection”. Wedding planning is a very stressful and time consuming process, and to also add the stress of wedding perfection to the list will only help you to break out in hives! The idea is to take everything one step at a time, expect the best, but anticipate the worst. So long as you’re organized and prepared and you keep a positive outlook, you’ll not only enjoy the planning process more, but you’ll also be setting yourself up for a very successful wedding!!
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3 things you LOVE:
Three things that I absolutely LOVE would first and foremost have to be my adorable hubby and awesome family! They really are the best people in the world and I don’t know where I’d be without them! Second would have to be ANYTHING chocolate! I’m a true chocoholic. Whether it’s homemade chocolate chip cookies, chocolate ice cream or chocolate iced doughnuts, if it has chocolate in it, I’ll probably love it! Last but definitely not least are my kitty cats! I have 4 cats and they are literally my only children. I love them with all of my heart and they are the most spoiled little rascals ever!
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3 things that bug you:

Three things that truly bug me are when really slow drivers hold up the faster drivers! Hahaha! I’m usually a woman on a mission when I’m on the road and that REALLY bugs me! Cleaning also bugs me….but hey we all have to do it right?? The last thing that bugs me is probably the biggest of all. I’m really critical of myself and how I do on weddings. Even if it was the most successful wedding ever, there are always things that I knit pick at. Things that I feel could have been better perfected. I guess being a perfectionist bugs me, but then again, if I wasn’t, I wouldn’t have anything to strive for in each of my weddings, now would I?

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a few of the weddings where we have worked together:

Anne+Billy
Meredith+Conrad
Lucy+Buddy
Felicia+Bobby
Roland+Andrea

Valerie’s sites:

Bridal Trends
Bridal Trends-The Blog!

Thank you Valerie+Justin, its been amazing getting to know you !

lotsa love,
anahi :)

]]> http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2009/05/26/rgv-wedding-vendors-a-space-to-get-to-know-them/feed/ 5 mmm…cake ! from Cynthia’s Cakes :) http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2009/02/25/mmmcake-from-cynthias-cakes/ http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2009/02/25/mmmcake-from-cynthias-cakes/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:35:00 +0000 admin http://anahiphotoartblog.com/?p=489 One of many many perks of working in wedding photography is that you get to know and work with other vendors that are very passionate and creative about their work. A great example is Cynthia from Cynthia’s Cakes, her work is deliciously gorgeous ! and a treat to photograph :)

Make sure to visit her site here to view her wonderful cake art.

I’m also thrilled to announce that I am the featured photographer at her website!

here are a few of my favorite images, enjoy !



]]> http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2009/02/25/mmmcake-from-cynthias-cakes/feed/ 1 The Hancock’s http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2007/05/04/the-hancocks/ http://www.anahiphotoartblog.com/2007/05/04/the-hancocks/#comments Sat, 05 May 2007 03:39:00 +0000 admin http://anahiphotoartblog.com/?p=337 Hanging out with the Hancock’s & the Breedlove’s was a lot of fun !
Just take a look!
Thank you so much for a very special session :)

Enjoy!











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