We had the pleasure of catering day two of the @emergeeventcollective retreat education event in our city—an energizing day devoted to connection, culture, and professional growth within our industry! Hosted at the stunning @lotthallhtx, the event featured bold, meaningful design and thoughtful dialogue led by inspiring voices in the event community. It was a celebration of creativity and coming together! As we mark 40 years in business, we’re especially proud to support gatherings like this—where collaboration and shared purpose take the spotlight. Cheers to building a stronger, more connected future for all event professionals. Planning & Design: Natalie Dawley - Two Be Wed @twobewed Education and Lunch Venue: Lott Hall @lotthallt Linen: BBJ LaTavola @bbjlatavola Catering at Lott Hall: A Fare Extraordinaire @afehouston Stationery and Signage: Anticipate Invitations @anticipateinvitations Content Creators: Content Creative Pro @contentcreativepro Education/Lunch Floral: Thistle & Grace: @thistleandgracedesigns Photo + Video: Kelly Hornberger @kellyhornberger_photo @khcollective.co AV: 360 AV Design @360avdesign Transportation: RMA Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation @rmaworldwide Balloon Install: Elizabeth Hope Designs @elizabethhopedesigns Coffee Bar: Bright Side Coffee Houston @brightsidecoffeehtx Rentals at Lott Hall: Bright Event Rentals @brighteventrentals Entertainment at Lott Hall: Gulf Coast Entertainment @gulfcoastentertainment Photo Booth at Lott Hall: 360 Events Photo Booth @360eventsphotobooth Speakers: Megan Estrada @nsweevents & Erica Powell @ericapowellandco Attire & Style Guide: Francesca DiSpirito Styling @francesca_stylist.to.the.bride Hair and Makeup for Speakers: Blush Artistry @blushartistrytx Weather Concierge: Ironic Reports @ironicreports Custom Vinyl: 2 Bot Creation @2botcreation Personal Stylist: Shop off the Record @shopofftherecord Acrylic Signage: Blushing Boxwood @blushingboxwood

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🇲🇽 We’re all about celebrating in style—and this event brought all the flavor. From live music and margaritas to fajitas and festive flair, it was a feast for the senses. And honestly… how stunning is this setup?😍🌺 Photography @allisonermon_photography Planning & Design @savaevents Catering & Bar @afehouston @emma.hull98 Floral & Decor @floraeventi Event Branding & Stationery @magnoliaboonepaperie Tent @townandcountrypartyrentals Pool Cover & AV @360avdesign Traditional Dancers @gulfcoastentertainment

Treat Mom to something as special as she is! Our famous ‘Farely Sweet’ potato chips will be available from Wednesday to Friday for pick-up. After all, Mom’s all that—and she deserves a bag(or two) of these crispy, irresistible snacks! Pick-Up Details: 📆 When: 5/7, 5/8, 5/9 — 9am-5pm 📍 Where to Find Us: 7122 Old Katy Road (right next to The Revaire!) 🚗 Parking: As soon as you pull onto the property, park in the first lot on your left-hand side. 🚶‍♀️ Head On In: Walk up the cement steps and through the large glass double doors. 🔔 Need a Hand? Ring the doorbell if no one’s around—we’ll be right with you! 🩷$15 all inclusive for a large bag (10 servings) 📞Questions? Call us at 713-527-8288 or email us at eventinfo@afehouston.com

In honor of the Kentucky Derby this weekend, we’re tipping our hats to this darling Sip & See celebration 🐎 Complete with Derby-inspired bites, festive hats, and the sweetest horse with a floral saddle, this little moment had winner’s circle written all over it! Photography @rachelstubbephotography Floral @arteandesign Lounge @bloominggallery Walls @drapestageevents

💼Say hey to Carolyn Bowen, our fearless Director of Sales here at A Fare Extraordinaire who’s been with us since 2013. 👯‍♀️She loves leading a powerhouse team of creative, driven women—and turning our clients’ wildest party dreams into reality. ⚡Her daily vibe? LFG. Enough said. 🍗Her go-to bite from AFE? Smoked Chicken Risotto Cake with Apricot Chutney (yes, it’s as good as it sounds). 👩‍🍳Off the clock, you’ll find her at home with her daughters and her dog, Rupert—whipping up something delicious and soaking up all the cozy family time. 🤠And while she’s touched a lot of incredible events, ranch weddings always have a special place in her heart.

Love is in full bloom 🌸✨ There’s nothing sweeter than saying ‘I do’ under a sky of springtime blooms — especially in a custom tent that feels like a secret garden. Here’s to forever seasons of love! 🌿💍 — Photography: @kellyhornberger_photo @dejiphoto​​​​​​​​ Planner: @meghan_belleevents @belleevents​​​​​​​​ Invitations & paper products: @anticipateinvitations @theessentialmkt​​​​​​​​ Catering: @afehouston​​​​​​​​ Landscaping: johnnysteeledesign​​​​​​​​ Tent/Power/AC: @sandoneproductions​​​​​​​​ Floral + Decor: @grodesigns​​​​​​​​ Cake: @the_chocolate_llama​​​​​​​​ Band: @gulfcoastentertainment