A Luxury Lakefront Destination Wedding in Horseshoe Bay, Texas

Melissa Hammam
May 31, 2023
Categories: Real Weddings, Romantic, Seasonal Wedding Trend, The Blog, Winter

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From the bride… I wanted something that captured the elegance of old Hollywood with elements that made sense for a winter wedding. We started with emerald green, white, and hints of gold, and the design webbed from there.

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We are from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Most Baton Rouge brides have large weddings at the local country clubs. We wanted something smaller and more intimate yet beautiful. When we came across Horseshoe Bay, we immediately knew it was the perfect destination for our nuptials. We also like that it is in Texas, and we are starting our lives together in Texas. We went with Old Hollywood glamour done in a modern way. The lakeside ceremony was adorned with acrylic ghost chairs, a custom acrylic aisle with our monogram, and lush white florals we carried throughout the design. The reception ballroom was transformed with custom white draping, a custom monogrammed dance floor, and lighting for a romantic ambiance. The tables were draped in embroidered linens, and we brought in gold and emerald green velvet chairs to elevate the design.” We also fused our Texas destination into the storyline. We stayed on theme the entire weekend, from a Texas BBQ-themed rehearsal dinner to handing out cowboy hats at the reception.

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David told me we were going out to eat. He drove me to his parent’s house, where they have 100 acres, a horse, cattle, and ducks. He told me to “come look at their new horse.” I opened the back door, but there was no new horse. There were rose petals and a cute little setup where he got down on one knee. I was in absolute shock but also kind of knew it was coming.

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I went into dress shopping wanting something beaded and sparkly. When I tried this one on by Rita Vinieris, I fell in love immediately. It was classic yet sexy, and the gloves topped it off. It really encompassed the old Hollywood bride vibe I was going for. Pedram Couturefrom New Orleans made the bow for me, the bow did not originally come with the dress.

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Choosing bridesmaids’ dresses is no easy feat. They all tend to look the same, and let’s face it, they aren’t always the best-looking. However, I found these to be understated and classic. The dresses came with a small bow, but, to mirror mine, I had my aunt create larger bows for these dresses.

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Typical Louisiana weddings, where we are from, are a buffet of seafood, pasta, etc. Being in Texas, we chose to have a BBQ for the rehearsal and a sit-down steak dinner for the reception. To top off the night, we had my and David’s favorite snack passed around: cinnamon rolls, sliders, and fries.

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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Classic, old Hollywood was the inspiration throughout the entire design process. We wanted something not too over the top but elegant and lovely. I love the night sky, so the draped lights encompassed a starry night.[/field]

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I spent days trying to figure out my wedding cake. This is another detail that tends to look the same at every wedding you go to. So, we decided to do something different and have the illusion of flowers floating around the cake. Our florist made a spiral of baby’s breath encircling the entire cake.

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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]The couple had a solo vocalist singing worship during the ceremony.[/field]

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The couple are from Louisiana, as were most of their guests. They had a second line and sparkler exit leading them to their lakeside boat send-off.

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[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The bride wore a custom jumpsuit for her second reception outfit made by Pedram Couture from New Orleans, LA. [/field]

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The theme of the deep emerald green. I had a hard time choosing my color palette. I was initially adamant against green, but it turned out to be so elegant. From the reception dinner chairs to the ribbon around the menus and programs, to the bridesmaids’ dresses, it really pulled everything together. My something borrowed was even a pair of diamond and emerald earrings.

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