Tuscany of Garden Oaks and Bella Terraza Displaced Brides
Hey Stalkers. Sad news. :( So, I have been out of town for a while, dealing with some family emergency and just returned. I just recently (tonight) received two emails from two brides within five minutes of each other, who have informed me that their venue is filing for bankruptcy and they have lost the upfront money that they have paid to the venue. When we heard this at Pink Posh, we were of course very devastated for the brides. So, what we would like to do is offer one (1) displaced Tuscany of Garden Oaks or Bella Terraza bride our photography services, free of charge.
Based on our 2009 calendar availability (and our choice), we will offer one displaced bride:
- One portrait session (choice of engagement, bridal or boudoir)
- 6 hours of wedding day photography coverage with two photographers
- All hi-resolution digital images on dvd
We will require that you have a copy of your contract to verify that you are a displaced Tuscany of Garden Oaks or Bella Terraza bride. Please send your interest to mariae@pinkposh.com. You will need to have your new venue and wedding date so that we can consider you for this. We will announce our decision on November 1st.
Also, I would also like to encourage some of my photography colleagues, as well as other wedding industry professionals to see if they are able to assist in any way. If you would also like to offer your services to the displaced brides and do not know how to reach them, I would be happy to post your information on our blog.
UPDATE:
Alice and Eric from Serendipity Photography is also offering one displaced bride the above package free of charge. You can read their blog and find out what they are offering here: http://blog.serendipity-photography.com/2008/09/tuscany-of-garden-oaks-and-bella.html. Thanks Alice and Eric!!!!
Website: http://serendipity-photography.com/
Phone: 281.738.2011
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Donna with Paper Dolls photography is also offering one displaced bride free wedding photography coverage!!! She has additional information on her blog or you can contact me and I will get you in touch with her! Thanks Donna!!! That is soooo awesome, and I am so thrilled to see our wedding community coming together like this!
Website: http://paperdollshouston.com/
Phone: 832.628.8300
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The amazing Christine Tremoulet is also extending a hand out to displaced bride. I really can't express enough how lucky I feel to be a part of this wonderful photography community. You can find out more information about what she is offering at her website and how to contact her here: http://christinetremoulet.com/blog/wedding-photography/tuscany-of-garden-oaks-bella-terraza-displaced-brides#comment-3439
Website: http://www.christinetremoulet.com/
Phone: 281.795.7543
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Jason at Table4 Photography has also let me know that he would like to help one displaced bride from this unfortunate situation. Information about what they are offering and how you can contact them are located on Table4's blog at: http://www.table4photography.com/blog/tuscany-of-garden-oaks-and-bella-terraza-brides/.
Website: http://www.table4photography.com/
Email: jason@table4photography.com
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Corey with CoreyAnn Photography from all the way from Ohio will also like to offer the same as what we are offering at Pink Posh. The only difference is that she will require airfare, but will pay the rest of the travel fees! That's an amazing offer! You can find our more about her offer on her blog: http://www.coreyann.net/blog/?p=123. Corey, thank you for reaching out to our Houston brides all the way from Ohio! Her information is as follows if you would like to contact her for additional information:
Website: http://www.coreyann.com/
Phone: 330-309-8161.
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Angela from Only Once Images emailed me this morning and would also like to offer one displaced bride the same as what I am offering. Unfortunately, Angela is without power due to Ike, so her blog is not updated. Thanks Angela for helping out!! If you are interested in her offer, she can be reached at:
Website: http://www.onlyonceimages.com/
Email: angela@onlyonceimages.com
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Kasey Marsh from Monkey Tree Photography have asked me to put her in contact with displaced brides. In her own words, she would "be happy to heavily discount her rates" for brides who may have been affected by this. If you are interested in her wonderful photography, please, please take advantage of this opportunity. Kasey, you are wonderful! Thank you!
Website: http://www.monkey-tree.com/
Phone: 713.501.8814
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Kelley with KD Loftis Photography is offering one displace Tuscany/Bella bride their "Collection One." Additional information about their offer can be found here: http://www.kdloftisphotography.com/weddings.php
Website: http://www.kdloftisphotography.com/
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Joanna with JTG Studio is also offering one bride wedding photography coverage. Information regarding this can be found on her blog at: http://jtgstudio.blogspot.com/2008/09/attention-tuscany-villa-of-garden-oaks.html.
Website: http://jtgstudio.com/
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Dixie of Dixie Ann Dalton Photography is offering one free portrait session for one displace Tuscany/Bella bride. Information regarding this can be found on her blog at: http://dixieanndalton.blogspot.com/2008/09/bella-terraza-and-tuscany-of-garden.html
Website: http://dixieanndalton.com/
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Rainy Day Photos have some information regarding free photography services for displaced brides of Tuscany/Bella. Information on this offer can be found at: http://rainydayphotos.com/wpblog/?p=56
Website: http://rainydayphotos.com/wpblog/
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Vivian from Sweeter Than Roses (who was scheduled to have her wedding at Bella Terraza this December - and is a displaced bride herself) would like to assist other brides who are in her situation. She is offering discounts on her services (flowers, linens and decor) to fellow Tuscany/Bella brides.
Company: Sweeter Than Roses
Phone: 832.541.4781
September 23, 2008 at 1:34 AM
I just wanted to say y'all rock for doing this. I know a couple affected by Tuscany of Garden Oaks declaring bankruptcy an it has been a completely awful experience for them. It's a real pleasure knowing that they have support from the bridal community. Thank you. top
September 23, 2008 at 8:14 AM
Mariae, I love you to bits...but you already know that. You guys are so wonderful for helping out these poor ladies. I can definitely empathize with them. I'm glad all of you industry people are really trying to band together to help. One couple is going to be super lucky to have you doing their photos. :o) top
September 23, 2008 at 3:04 PM
Bad vendors make me so angry. I'm happy to do whatever I can to help them out too! Feel free to have anyone contact me! (You have my URL & phone number from our emails - feel free to include them on your post, and I'll post about it too!) top
September 23, 2008 at 11:00 PM
this is such a tragedy! so we'd like to offer the same deal as well! thanks for setting the example! top
September 25, 2008 at 2:31 PM
oh, just saw that rainydayphotos.com is also helping out displaced brides. top
October 21, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Hi there!
I’m so out of the loop but left a similar message on Christine's blog. Hopefully, I’m not too late but I’d like to help. It would be an honor to to follow yours and other photographers’ example and offer the same deal. top
July 6, 2009 at 8:22 AM
this one of the best blog i ever seen. top