Famous for her bubbly personality and coining the term "Yummers," chef Rachel Ray recently saved the day for 33 couples. If you're not a fan of the celebrity chef, this article from the Houston Chronicle might change your tune. Rachel Ray hosted a fairytale winter wedding for 33 couples at Minute Maid Park on November 2.
The Houston couples planned to celebrate their nuptials at Bella Terraza near the Galleria or the Tuscany in Garden Oaks. When both venues claimed bankruptcy in mid-September following Hurricane Ike, the couples lost their deposits and their wedding dreams were swept away. According to the article, brides forfeited thousands of dollars in deposits. Some paid as much as $20,000.
"It was a tragic, awful story," Ray said. "We tried to replace a bad experience with a really beautiful memory."
Yummers! Sweet Wedding Favors and Cute Bridesmaid Gifts for Culinary Enthusiasts
Once you wipe the tears out of your eyes (yes, we cried too), check out these wedding favors and bridesmaid gifts. We were inspired by our favorite foodie and the winter wedding wonderland she created at Minute Maid Park. This personalized Hershey's chocolate bar makes a palatable after-dinner treat and a wonderful winter wedding favor. If you're bridesmaids are foodies, bridesmaid gifts like culinary classes paired with elegant wine glasses are always a hit. And if you're the one with the mad culinary skills, pick up this Bride and Groom recipe box.
We're glad to learn that the Houston brides and grooms saw their wedding dreams come true. Does reading about Ray's generosity put you in a giving mood? Find personalized bridesmaid gifts, wedding favors, and more at WeddingStand.
