In this episode of the Bridal Extravaganza Show's “Vendor Talk” Podcast, we chat with Richandra from Fervent Designs. This one-stop-shop handles weddings and events from conception to the big day. While the company operates mostly in the Houston area, they are happy to travel around the world for destination weddings.

Fervent Designs truly goes the extra mile in terms of the wedding planning process. They handle design, photography, videography, DJs, musicians, flowers, displays, desserts…the whole shebang. The only thing they don’t tackle is full-on meal catering. It takes a lot off your plate to be able to check off so many things from your list with just a single company.

Richandra started Fervent Designs after she became a bride. Having tons of experience in event planning for the oil and gas industry, Richandra realized that there was a serious need for personalized and in-budget wedding planning. Her vision was to create a company that would be able to provide whatever a bride needed in one single contract, without worrying about balancing too many vendors and being unable to keep track of everything.

While Richandra and her team are able to do almost everything in-house, they still have a preferred list of vendors for more specific requirements. This works particularly well for clients who can enjoy the benefits of significant discounts and seamless integration, as these teams are all able to work well together.

Richandra is committed to staying organized throughout the planning process. She and her team use professional planning software to keep track of everything all of their clients. Various checklists are cross-referenced with Richandra’s own calendar to make sure that absolutely everything gets done on time. This ensures a smooth process from the beginning right to the cutting of the cake.

Fervent Designs relies heavily on seamless teamwork. In her own words, her team is her “everything”. Each member of the team is a specialist in their own area of expertise. The great thing about this is that clients are given all the information they need and are provided with specialist insight before they make any big decisions.

To contact Richandra and her team, email them at [email protected] or visit their website at www.ferventdesigns.com.

In this episode of the Bridal Extravaganza Show's “Vendor Talk” Podcast, we chat with Abigal from FHM Productions. More than just a DJ crew, Firehouse Music and Production is a fully fledged production crew that takes care of venues and lights up your whole event. The crew is made up of DJs, sound technicians, and lighting technicians whose sole purpose is to transform a simple event into something magical.

Abigail refers to herself as the “timekeeper”; she’s the person who gives everyone their cues and makes sure that things run smoothly on the big day. Essentially, FHM Productions takes care of even the finest details that could make or break a big event.

This vendor’s advice to brides is to find someone they can truly rely on to manage their event – preferably someone personal within the family. This person would liaise with the event manager to make sure that the whole package is more personalized, and perfectly tailored to your needs and tastes.

You can find FHM Productions on Facebook by searching for “Firehouse Music”. Like their page and keep your eyes peeled for news and updates.

In this episode of the Bridal Extravaganza Show's “Vendor Talk” Podcast, we chat with The Villagio Ballroom. This is the perfect wedding venue for anyone wanting that extra bit of sparkle on their wedding day.

The best advice this vendor can give is to “plan ahead and enjoy the experience.” Make it a collaborative effort between you and your fiancé – after all, it’s all about the two of you. Put a bit of yourself in everything you do and have fun doing it. That’s the secret to having the wedding of your dreams.

The Villagio Ballroom is located in the northwest part of Houston off 290, right off the highway. Once they’ve completed their upcoming renovations, they’ll be offering a whole new exciting product to anyone planning their dream wedding.

In this episode of the Bridal Extravaganza Show's “Bride Talk” Podcast, we chat with Jenna, a bride who’s taking the easy going path towards the altar. Everything’s falling into place for this bride – and we couldn’t be happier for her! That’s the kind of news we like to hear.

This particular couple has decided against having a bridal party and instead are having family members as the ring bearer and flower girl. Initially, Jenna and her husband wanted a destination wedding but decided that it was more important to be married at home in Texas with their nearest and dearest.

Jenna has settled on the Heart of Texas Ranch in Marble Falls for the wedding. With 60 acres of gorgeous vineyards and accommodation on the ranch, it’s the ideal spot for a wedding of 100 guests.

This bride’s advice to anyone planning their wedding is to focus on the marriage and not the nuptial celebration. In her own words, “Make sure you find yourself a good man that’s going to treat you right.

In this episode of the Bridal Extravaganza Show's “Bride Talk” Podcast, we chat with Andrea, a Texas bride who met her groom on Tinder. The proposal took place in front of an enormous Christmas tree in the town square – adorable!

So far, the couple has been looking at venues before they get too deep into the planning process. They have also chosen their wedding colors: black, white, and gold. After visiting our show, this bride has found tons of inspiration.

Andrea’s advice to other brides is to “relax, breathe, and have a drink.” Too much stress can really ruin your big day.

In this episode of the Bridal Extravaganza Show's “Vendor Talk” Podcast, we chat with D’Ambria from Sophisticated Delights, a catering company that offers desserts and dessert displays. Sophisticated Delights specializes in weddings, bar mitzvahs, and quinceañeras, and has been operating for 4 years. D’Ambria tells us that this catering company focuses on what they call “Texas traditional” so it’s all about the finest local foods and fresh ingredients.

While the company is Houston-based, they do travel nationwide and are equipped to cater weddings and create gorgeous cakes as well. What sets these caterers apart from the rest is the love that D’Ambria herself puts into every meal. Growing up in East Texas, food was a big part of her family and life, and it’s this spirit of generosity that she wants to pass on to every bride.

In this episode of the Bridal Extravaganza Show's “Grooms Talk” Podcast, we chat with Sandal, a Texas groom who talks to us about his spontaneous, out-of-the-blue proposal at dinner and the wedding planning process that is now in progress.

Sandal’s advice to other grooms is to “be patient” and take the time needed to think things through. Wedding planning is challenging but it can be so much easier if you take a step back and breathe.

In this episode of the Bridal Extravaganza Show's “Bride Talk” Podcast, we chat with Brittney, a Texas bride who’s romantic beach proposal is definitely worth swooning over.

Brittney has decided to go with a coral and navy color scheme – one of the major trends this season. The most challenging aspect of planning the wedding, for this bride, has been sticking to the budget. It’s a regular conundrum; wanting to have it all but needing to be careful not to overspend.

This bride’s advice to anyone planning a wedding is to “to make a budget before you start buying stuff, because the little things add up.

In this episode of the Bridal Extravaganza Show's “Bride Talk” Podcast, we chat with Sarah, a local bride who tells us that she and her groom met when they were “really bad beer pong partners”. This bride’s proposal story is another really cute one involving an unexpected phone call at work.

The Bridal Extravaganza Show has been a great source of inspiration for this bride. The happy couple have looked at several florists and photographers to be a part of their special day.

As is the case with many brides, the biggest challenge Sarah has faced is getting her mom to agree with her on the big details. It’s not an unexpected challenge, and we totally get it – moms aren’t really moms if they’re not involved.

In this episode of the Bridal Extravaganza Show's “Bride Talk” Podcast, we chat with Arika, a local bride whose groom popped the question during a romantic mannequin challenge – that’s one we’ve never heard before!

So far, Arika’s biggest challenge has been picking out her bridesmaids. With 9 ladies by her side on her big day, it’s clearly been an important aspect of the planning process. This bride has chosen Burgundy as her big feature color, and is going for a Gatsby theme.

This blushing bride’s advice to other brides is simple: “Even if your in-laws want you to wear their dress, just say no.