Texas Weddings

When you pair glitter and blush with a side of sense of humor, you can pretty much guarantee you’ll have this wedding blogger jumping for joy. It’s one of my favorite wedding trifectas. Sprinkle in sweet details throughout and have it all captured by Caroline Joy Photography, and that’s when you can pretty much guarantee I am beyond myself on the other side of your screen. And I can pretty much guarantee you’ll feel the same way when you take a little peek at the gallery, so do yourself a favor today and set aside some time to soak it all up. See so much more here.

From the Bride… Lam and I laughed a lot while planning. Here are some of our favorite things: Going off Parks and Recreation, I made a “Treat yo self” banner for the bar. I can already see our future kids rolling their eyes when we explain the reference. Ha! We also personalized napkins, saying, “You got served. Love, Tina & Lam” and giggled over the thought that the staff would hand these to guests in addition to their cocktails and/or hor d’oeuvres. We wanted our guests to feel loved and cared for on the wedding day. So we welcomed our out-of-town guests with a Vietnamese coffee kit, entertained our young guests with activity kits and spared no expense on the food, dessert and drinks because that we knew was key!

On the morning of the wedding, the girls relaxed in the hotel suite while getting their hair and makeup done, and the boys ate barbecue and leisurely got ready. Before the girls and I left the hotel, my matron of honor/sister Gina Tran looked at her phone and saw an email from Lam, asking that she pray for the group. This guy … has my heart. When it came time for the ceremony, the sky changed its mind from sunny to pouring rain. Lam and I planned for a garden ceremony and schemed of ways to keep our guests cool in the melt-your-face-off Houston heat, such as water bottles personalized with “Thank you for coming! Have a drink on us,” programs that could be used as fans, bringing in actual fans, and a bottle of Off and sunblock at the greeting table. My heart sank. But it’s funny how the happiness of the day completely overwhelms those hurdles. The day was just as intimate and sweet as we hoped for.

One of our favorite parts of the day was our first dance. Two of our friends, Daniel Chang and Sarah Chu, sang Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up.” And surrounded by their sweet voices, we held each other and whispered about our love, the ceremony and the day. In that moment, I forgot that there was anyone else in the room. Which is funny because another favorite part of the day was after our minister and long-time friend, Michael Truong, announced us as husband and wife. I looked up and saw so many people I loved all. in. one. place. I should probably stop now, but I also loved Lam’s vows. Right before he read them, he dropped the sheet, and my heart just melted. He then vowed that although we’ve said so many goodbyes while we’ve done long-distance, he would never leave me. Okay ONE more: I loved watching Lam and our guests get down to Gangnam Style. That is etched permanently to my memory.

The wedding would not have been possible without the love and support of our family and friends, as well as our wonderful vendors who envisioned the day with us. It was our perfect day.

Wedding Photography: Caroline Joy Photography / Wedding Venue: The Parador in Houston, Texas / Floral Design: Petals by Design / Wedding Coordination + Catering: Mysti McKinney + Rebekah Patent of Behind the Bash / Wedding Cake: Edible Designs by Jessie / Ice Cream: Marble Slab / Ice Cream Labels’ Designed by the Groom / Wedding Invitations: Designed by Myan Duong, A Bridesmaid, with Paper from Paper Source / Wedding Invitation Monogram Tag + Return Address: Angelique Ink / Place Card Monogram: Angelique Ink / Place Card Calligraphy: The Bride / Ceremony String Trio: Houston Wedding & Reception String Music / Reception DJ: DJ Rob / Cake Topper Figurines: Painted by Myan Duong, A Bridesmaid / Cake Banner: ReadyGo / Mr. & Mrs. Forks + Cake Server: BabyPuppyDesigns / Personalized Napkins: The Knot Wedding Shop / Water Bottle Labels: Designed by the Bride & Groom + Printed via OnlineLabels.com / Wedding Date Chalkboard Sign: CustomChalk / Other Chalkboard Signs: PoshPilfer + Decorated by the Bride / Flags: DIY by the Bride / Cookie Favors: Olympic Bakery / Favor Assembly: Angela Wan, Andrew Do, Chris Camba + Camille Camba / Wedding Dresses: BHLDN / Bride’s Ceremony Shoes: Enzo Angiolini / Bride’s Reception Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Bride’s Birdcage Veil: Twigs & Honey / Bride’s Earrings + Necklace: J.Crew / Hair: Blush and Company / Bride’s Makeup: Tenya Du, A Bridesmaid / Bridesmaids’ Makeup: Blush and Company / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Zara, ASOS, H&M + Forever 21 / Flower Girls’ Dresses: Zara Kids / Flower Girls’ Headbands: Target / Groom’s Suit: Banana Republic / Groom’s Shirt + Tie: Brooks Brothers

Some weddings are just so perfectly pretty that we can hardly contain ourselves…weddings so gorgeous that when they pop into our inboxes, we seriously can’t share them fast enough. And this pretty fete just happens to be one of those weddings. Sent into us by Loft Photographie LLC, it has all the magic ingredients: A to-die-for dress, pretty pink maids all in a row, plenty of sparkle and gold, and of course the happiest looking bride and groom ever. See the rest right here. 

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From the Bride… During sunset on a hillside overlooking lake Austin, my boyfriend of four years proposed to me. This was the start of a perfect journey of marriage. During the wedding process, we found every girl’s dream venue, Chateau Cocomar, which was built in the form of a French-styled castle. Instantly, we fell in love with the venue and took the date of their opening weekend. Ted has always treated me like a princess, so getting married to my Prince Charming in a castle felt just like a fairytale. All this princess needed was a white Cinderella dress to complete her night. The Oscar de la Renta dress I wore on our special day was the dream dress I had been drooling over for years. Everything started to come together perfectly as I started to plan every detail for our wedding.

Two months before the wedding, my father was unexpectedly struck with a heart attack and passed away. Like many girls growing up, I wanted more than anything for my dad to walk me down the aisle. I decided to have a picture of the both of us attached to my bouquet to represent him walking down the aisle with me. Through all the tragedy, I was able to continue onward because of the support and love I was receiving from my husband, family and friends.

When the day arrived, everything went so perfectly. Our day to be united as one was a dream come true. My husband’s father is a pastor at the church where we met and fell in love. It was very special to us to have him be the officiant at our wedding. It was so special to have one of Ted’s best man, who has been diagnosed with leukemia, cleared for the weekend to make it to the wedding and give a toast. We had an awesome DJ who played and sang all of our favorite music as we danced the night away. After cutting the cake and hearing the toasts, it was finally time for us to leave. We walked out to the limo with our family and friends tossing roses in the air. I couldn’t believe such a beautiful day was coming to an end, but I couldn’t wait to start forever with Ted. Ted and I put so much effort into the design and decoration of the wedding, but in the end, we realized that what we loved and wanted most was to be with the friends and family that have been with us through it all.  Nothing meant more to us than to celebrate the day with them.

Wedding Photography: Loft Photographie LLC / Wedding Venue: Chateau Cocomar in Houston, Texas / Event Planning: Event Identity / Floral Design: Lexis Florist / Wedding Cinematography: Bella Vista Productions / Catering: Cafe Natalie / Wedding Cake: Who Made the Cake! / Wedding Invitations, Menus + Programs: Invitation Solutions / Ceremony Musicians: Divisi Strings / DJ + Lighting: Klentzman Entertainment / Photo Booth: Image Cinema Photo Booths / Linens: Over The Top / Crystal-Studded Champagne Flutes: Olivia Riegel / Wedding Dress: Oscar de la Renta / Hair + Makeup: Fashion Face

When it comes to serious crushes, it doesn’t get much bigger than the one I have for these two adorable lovebirds and their sweet-as-can-be Houston e-session.  And, trust me, one look at their fun-filled day captured by Carlea J Photography and you will most surely agree.  Set against the crazy cool backdrop that is The Orange Show Monument, it’s a downright pretty-fest with big red balloons, yummy lollipops and one moment after another of L.O.V.E.  Prepare for an entire day of swooning in the gallery and click here for all of the lovely.

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From the Bride-to-Be… Brent and I always knew we wanted something different and unique for our engagement photos.  When we started thinking about potential locations, the Orange Show instantly came to mind. Founded by Houston postman Jeff McKissack, this monument was built in homage to his favorite fruit, the orange. It is a Houston treasure and represents Mr. McKissack’s belief that a balanced, healthy life results from hard work and good nutrition. The monument is built out of common materials and features a circus-like maze of balconies, mosaics and brightly colored figures and walkways.

I first fell in love with the Orange Show when I visited with my girl scout troop in elementary school. The bright colors, playful and inviting atmosphere and quirkiness left a big impression on me. It was only natural that I wanted to go back and bring Brent with me for our photos. We had a blast taking photos with giant balloons, paper hearts, over-sized lollipops and wax mustaches and lips. Carlea Wilson captured us at our best, and her fun and whimsical photos really illustrate our relationship and love. 

Photography: Carlea J Photography / Location: The Orange Show Monument in Houston, Texas / Hair: Styling Bar / Makeup: Darina Carlson

I love the color orange. You can ask anyone and they’ll tell you but I never once thought of having it as a color in my wedding and after looking at these fun images by Kelly Garvey Photography, I’m totally regretting it. No other color can make you grin from ear to ear just by looking at it. And that’s why it’s so very perfect for the happiest of occasions. Click here for even more!

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From the Bride… My high school sweetheart and I married where the park meets the skyline on the Treehouse Deck of The Grove Restaurant in Downtown Houston. Located in the center of Discovery Green Park, the modern setting was softened by our vintage flair as I walked down the aisle in feathers and lace, while my groom stood waiting for me at the altar in his custom, three-piece suit. Our wedding was an intimate affair, and we were surrounded by 55 of our closest friends and family as we made our vows. A custom aisle runner parted the fanned guest seating leading to the altar, which was designed and constructed just for us by our florist’s husband. The ceremony concluded with a wine box unity ceremony where we placed inside cards that we had written to one another, promising we will read them over a bottle of wine if challenging times come our way. Two words that describe our day are “custom” and “DIY.” The bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen attire were custom-made through Knitched (on Etsy) and Indochino. The invitations, kiddo baskets, wedding favors stuffed with chocolate covered-espresso beans, and fan programs were just a few of the DIY touches of our day and made it one we will always remember! 

Wedding Photography: Kelly Garvey Photography / Wedding Venue: The Grove Restaurant in Houston, Texas / Event Planning: Avie Prince Events / Floral Design: The Posh Petal / Wedding Cinematography: Blu Couture / Wedding Cake: Edible Designs by Jessie / Groom’s Cake: Xio’s Cakes / Wedding Invitations: TwoYellowShoes / Band: 1234 Live Music / Wedding Dress: Pronovias / Bride’s Shoes: Calvin Klein / Hair: Sessions with Doria / Makeup: Devin Harvey / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Custom by Knitched / Men’s Attire: Indochino, Express + The Tie Bar

The love and emotion pouring out from this Houston wedding is a sight to be seen. Photographed to perfection by Christine Choi, this love-fest will have you hugging your sweetie a little bit tighter tonight! Besides being crazy-in-love, this bride + groom brought a little bit of Texas to their big day with late-night mechanical bull rides for all! See the rest for yourself right here.

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From Christine Choi Photography… From the first time I met this couple, laughter was what made them unique. They just got each others’ jokes and laughed and laughed. While we were doing their engagement photos, the laughter didn’t stop until I asked Joe about his dad. And he quietly said that his father passed away two months ago. He started to tear up, and Tami, who was standing a few feet away, walked over to him and gently held his face and kissed him. Their wedding was a fun, relaxed affair in Houston, Texas and was a true reflection of them — simple, elegant and full of heart. And the memory of Joe’s father was never too far away. Tami turned one of Joe’s dad’s favorite shirts into a bear, and Joe’s mom carried the bear as she was escorted into the wedding ceremony. Joe was incredibly touched by the idea, and this was just one more reason why Joe knew Tami was the one. 

Wedding Photography: Christine Choi Photography / Wedding Venue: The Wynden in Houston, Texas / Floral Design: Anne Kim / Catering: The Wynden via Masraff’s / Wedding Cake: The Sweet Boutique Bakery / Wedding Invitations: Angel B. Lee of Alfalfa Studio / Music + MC: Kiotti Brown / Mechanical Bull: Mechanical Bulls and More / Wedding Dress: Nicole Miller via Nordstrom / Bride’s Belt: Jenny Kim Couture (713-528-0500) / Bride’s Shoes: Nina Ricci via Macy’s / Hair + Makeup: Lena Dari / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid / Men’s Suits: Calvin Klein via Macy’s

You know the saying, “Peonies are a girls best friend.” Okay, so maybe that’s not exactly how it goes, but after taking a peak at this beauty by Yellow Skinny Photos, I’m pretty positive you’ll agree with me. Between The Stone Chapel at Lanier Theological Library, the fantastic florals by SCF Events and the beautiful bridal party, I don’t know which will spark your senses the most! Take a peak at the full gallery for more!

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From The Bride… The Stone Chapel was a dream-come-true way to start our forever love story. I love history, and the chapel is a replica of a Turkish chapel built during the Byzantine era — right in the middle of the Texas suburbs near my parents’ home. Every part of our wedding day was like all the bridal dreams of my childhood coming to life. Not only was I marrying the man of my dreams, but every detail came together beautifully. Beautiful venues, perfect weather, antique chic details, lush coral and peach florals and a gray and navy wedding party. My bridesmaids and I spent the morning getting ready in a stone cottage adjacent to the chapel that is like something pulled right out of a Jane Austen novel. Jeremy and I opted not to see each other before the ceremony, but we met on either side of a door to pray and exchange letters. I’m so glad we left the reveal for the walk down the aisle, but the sweet time to talk beforehand was one of my favorite parts of the day.

The ceremony could not have gone more smoothly. It was officiated by our Nashville pastor, Mike Harder. It meant a lot to have someone who knew us both well performing the ceremony. Both of our parents handled the day with grace and love. We felt so blessed to be surrounded by people that truly support us and have walked with us through our relationship. The eight bridesmaids wore four different styles of navy dresses; each dress was worn by two girls. I hand-picked them to fit the girls’ styles and personalities. I loved the way that the coral peonies and white hydrangeas popped against the navy backdrop. The peony was our theme flower; even our stationery featured a hand painted coral peony created by my friend and designer Kate Allen. My mom and I worked hard to create an environment that combined vintage chic, antique charm and classic elegance. Each of the 22 centerpieces at the reception was custom-created with an antique statement piece that my mom and I picked out, a frame holding one of my favorite hymns and the table number, a gorgeous floral display by SCF Events and an antique doily. We served a simple southern meal along with an array of flavored teas and lemonades. My grandmothers each baked cakes and pies to make a delicious dessert display in addition to the traditional bride’s and groom’s cakes. We are blessed to have a history of long marriages in both of our families. We created a legacy table that featured photos of our grandparents and parents and highlighted the legacy of long-lasting love that they have given us.

We are both musicians living in Nashville, so we knew we wanted to incorporate our love of music somehow into the day. We had a jazz band playing during dinner and a DJ for the dancing portion of the night. Our wedding favor was a custom-made CD of love song covers that we recorded, featuring Jeremy and me on all of the instrumentation and vocals. Rather than a traditional guest book, we had each guest leave their best marriage advice on a postcard that matched our theme and stationery, as well as sign their name next to their favorite scripture verse in an antique Bible. Everything was picture perfect, but the love of people around us made all the beautiful details seem insignificant. We are so thankful for amazing friends and family and great vendors who made our wedding the perfect start to a lifetime of memories!

Wedding Photography: Yellow Skinny Photos / Ceremony: The Stone Chapel at Lanier Theological Library in Houston, Texas / Reception: Crystal Springs in Houston, Texas / Floral Design: SCF Events / Event Design + Planning: The Bride + Her Mother / Wedding Cinematography: Brent Johnson / Catering: All Star Catering / Wedding Cakes: The Bride’s Grandmothers + Victoria Bell, A Family Friend / Wedding Invitations + Stationery: Kate Allen of Uncommon Kate Designs, A Friend of the Bride / DJ: Selby Entertainment / Jazz Band: Jazzdish / Linens: Le Party Rental Zone / Transportation: Emerald Limousine / Wedding Dress: Essense of Australia / Bride’s Shoes: Nina / Hair: Chantelle O’Kelley of Shag Spa & Salon / Bridal Portraits: Sydney Rebeckah Roberts Photography / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: J.Crew, Ann Tayor + ASOS / Groomsmen’s Suits: Calvin Klein

It’s the simple things like turning a vintage porcelain saucer into a ring dish that make my heart happy. This is just one of the many delectable details from this wedding by Julie Wilhite Photography that are simply stunning. The Signature Floral arrangements are as equally beautiful as this cute couple – and what’s not to love about the laid back sweetness of Ouisie’s Table? Take it all in over at the full gallery.

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From Julie Wilhite Photography… Todd and Stacey’s wedding was sweet, soft and romantic with vintage touches.  They tied the knot at the University of Houston’s iconic A.D. Bruce Religion Center and continued the celebration at the delicious restaurant Ouisie’s Table.  Stacey’s colors were dusty pink/rose and ivory.  Some unique touches to their wedding – a dear family friend painted the flowers on the invitations, the cake topper is vintage and she gathered antique tea cups, milk glass and porcelain to use as the flower containers.  The results were gorgeous!

Wedding Photography: Julie Wilhite Photography / Ceremony: A.D. Bruce Religion Center in Houston, Texas / Reception: Ouisie’s Table in Houston, Texas / Ceremony Floral Design: Maureen of Signature Floral / Wedding Cake: Ouisie’s Table / DJ: DJ Drew Rhode / Photo Booth: FunPix Photobooth / Wedding Dress: Tara Keely / Hair: Billy of OnSite Hair Design / Makeup: Julie Luna-Davis / Men’s Tuxedos: Al’s Formal Wear

Hello yellow! Try, just try, not to get a little giddy after spending some quality time with this little number by Brooke Schultz Photography. It’s impossible for it not to brighten your day at least a bit, and when you spot the oh-so in love duo at the center of all the pretty, you’ll be just as head over heels in love with this sweet fête as I am. It’s vibrant and filled with beautiful blooms, and there is more sitting pretty right here!

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From the Bride… William and I met last summer while being counselors for a youth church camp in San Antonio. Perfect premise for a Disney Channel movie, right? We found ourselves trying really hard impress each other all week. It didn’t take long after for things to get started. We did the long-distance thing for a few months and, boy, did it rip my heart out when he drove away every Sunday night.  Finally, he was off track for school and moved down to Utah to join me. We got engaged, and I started planning my little heart out!

I’ve known since I was a little girl that I had to find a boy who would marry me in an LDS Temple. It is a place of worship and happiness for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and a place I’ve always loved. We decided to get married in the temple in Houston. The ceremony is short, sacred and intimate, so the reception is really where all my decisions had to be made! I am a true Texas girl at heart who was lucky enough to find a Texas boy, so I knew that a little bit of rustic had to be thrown in, but I didn’t want any theme or color to be too obvious or over the top. I was looking for simple, clean and fun. I wanted our family and guests to have a good time, eat good food and feel comfortable. Fancy-schmancy is just not our thing.

We chose a beautiful wood and stone venue that’s set in the woods of my hometown. Crystal Springs was my dream come true! Everything I had envisioned and worked hard on turned out beautifully, and I couldn’t have been happier. We had a great time eating barbecue, chatting with our guests and dancing the night away! The best part? No more heart-ripping goodbyes. I get to be with this boy forever.

Wedding Photography: Brooke Schultz Photography / Ceremony: LDS Temple in Houston, Texas / Reception: Crystal Springs in Magnolia, Texas / Floral Design: Kate Thayne of Flowers Forever / Catering + Wedding Cake: Bobbie Sevy of Southern Elegance / Jam Favors: DIY by the Bride & Groom / Wedding Dress: The Perfect Dress / Bride’s Shoes: Dessy + Lace Added by beccaandlouise / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Shabby Apple / Groom’s Suit: Jos. A. Bank / Men’s Ties: The Tie Bar

Give me a wedding filled with bright, beautiful colors, and I’ll give you a happy blogger – for days. The happy palette of this sweet Texan soiree are enough to multiply any smile tenfold – and don’t even get me started on the ridiculously adorable bride. Because in front of Forever Photography Studio‘s lens (and I have a feeling without it too) she shines. The gallery is jam packed with gorgeous images to last for a lifetime of swooning, so what are you waiting for? Get over there now!

The gallery will have to wait just a few moments my loves, because before you hop over there we have a fantastic little film from Waterloo Films!

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Eric and I had been waiting for our wedding day for a long time. After meeting in high school and dating for six years (four of those in different states attending different universities), when he proposed after asking my mom for her blessing, I was beyond ecstatic. I immediately began rifling through my secret “wedding inspiration” folders on my computer (inspirations collected long before the days of Pinterest) and realized that our hope and vision for our wedding were pretty simple – we wanted it to be a fun, celebratory time for our guests and each other, and a time honoring those in our lives who had helped us get to this beautiful point in our lives.

We wanted our wedding to take place somewhere that felt like home. Enter Crystal Springs, a beautiful, rustic venue in Magnolia, Texas, about an hour northwest of Houston. With its ceremony site nestled in piney woods and its reception hall made of beautiful wood and limestone, Crystal Springs served as the perfect backdrop for the vintage and hand-done feel we were going for.

Inspired by pretty, old things, my mom and I scoured many antique stores all across the country and planned a wedding full of meaningful and homemade touches. My mom (have you noticed yet how important she is to me?) sewed the 250 teal-striped napkins at each place setting and baked banana breads, wrapped in burlap and twine, for each guest to take home as their party favors. Our florals, which guests were also encouraged to take home at the end of the night, filled mismatched jars and vases we’d collected over the last year.

Our wedding was a labor of love and a true celebration the beginning of our life as husband and wife. My momma walked me down the aisle (a moment I will cherish always) and Eric and I honored my father, who died six years ago, by lighting a memory candle during the ceremony. We incorporated our families in many other ways, by displaying the wedding photos of important couples in our lives and using my father’s beloved 1969 Camaro as our getaway car.

My husband and my favorite part of the day, beside the ceremony and making our vows to each other in front of everyone we love, was seeing our guests having so much fun. It was important to us that as we celebrated our marriage, our guests knew how honored we felt to have them there. Our wedding day was perfect and we feel so extraordinarily blessed and EXCITED have begun our lives together in such great company!

Photographer: Forever Photography Studio / Videographer: Waterloo Films / Floral Designer: Flora Bella Designs / Day-of coordinator: Monarch Wedding & Event Planning / Invitation Designer: Bluebonnet Press / Bride’s cake: Dream Cakes / Groom’s cake: Great American Cookie Company / Wedding Gown Designer: Priscilla of Boston / Bridesmaid’s Dress Designer: Siri, Inc. / Engagement ring: Bride’s great grandmother’s / Pearl and diamond ring: Bride’s grandmother’s / Band: Drywater Band / Catering: Del Pueblo/ Venue: Crystal Springs / Hair & Makeup: Charmed by Tonya

 The theme of this adorable Texan wedding was – wait for it – garden gnomes! Need I say more or are you already heading to the full gallery of images? Well, if you are still reading, this wedding is a sight to behold! White rustic doors with gorgeous floral wreaths grace the backdrop of the ceremony site, and the coral, tan and turquoise tones of the tablescapes, signage and surrounding decor are perfect for the casual and lovely venue, Main Street Crossing. We’re tipping our little garden gnome hats to Luke and Cat Photography for their amazing work. Click here for the full gallery of images.

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From Luke and Cat Photography… Katie and Drew’s wedding was the most distinctive wedding we’ve seen yet! The bride and groom are a quirky and sociable couple with a style all their own, so when they started planning their wedding, they chose a rather unconventional theme: Garden Gnomes! The day was truly personal to the couple, starting with the bridal party getting ready at “the” local hair salon (think Truvy’s from Steel Magnolias), to the bride being married by the minister she chose at 5 years old, when she said, “When I get married, you’re doing it!” The couple has a fun story dating back to their high school days: the groom was the first boy to ask the bride out on a date. They even attended the high school prom together, then they reconnected several years later to find out they were each other’s perfect match.

The couple set the tone for their day with their incredible, fold-open, interactive (and yes, with a garden gnome) invitation suite, designed at Invitation Solutions by a cousin of the bride. The bride and her mother designed the entire event from start to finish, developing ideas they found in Southern-inspired wedding magazines and Pinterest boards. Utilizing a color palette of coral, tan, and turquoise, a dream wedding came to life with a remarkable set of unique details: garden gnomes, chalkboard signs with southern expressions, DIY fabric pendants, antique doors for a ceremony backdrop, galvanized garden décor, crocheted boutonnières, a milk and cookie station and a customized garden gnome mural … to name a few. At the ceremony site, a rusty roof barn was even painted coral for the day! The bride wore a vintage-style, cream, taffeta ballgown from BHLDN, and the bridesmaids got to choose a dress of their choice in the tan color scheme. The “bridesman” of the group chose his own dapper look of rolled-up jeans and saddle shoes. Each bridesmaid had a different bouquet to further showcase her individuality.

As the Texas sun began to sink in the sky, the bride’s brother sat at the edge of the picket fenced ceremony area and strummed his guitar while the friends and family arrived. At dusk, the guests were seated on antique wooden benches, and the couple stood on an old-fashioned Persian rug and exchanged their vows. Following cocktail hour, the reception took place just a short walk away in the historic downtown venue, Main Street Crossing, which is owned by the bride’s family. Burlap tablecloths, ceramic birds and birdcages, hand-drawn garden gnome signs and small sets of garden flowers set the stage for a beautiful celebration. The bride’s brother was the emcee and DJ – and he kept the party going. An eclectic mix of antique frames served as the backdrop for the cake table, which was uniquely lit by turquoise-tinted specialty lighting, provided by the venue. The couple spent the day surrounded by their friends and family celebrating their love for one another with a one-of-a-kind wedding day.

Wedding Photography: Luke + Cat Neumayr of Luke and Cat Photography / Wedding Venue: Main Street Crossing in Tomball, Texas (Owned by the Bride’s Family) / Floral Design: Donna Senter of The Senterpiece / Event Design: Katie Davis Hollis (The Bride) / Wedding Cake: Tim Garcia of Timtations / Wedding Invitations: Invitation Solutions / DJ: Matt Davis (The Bride’s Brother) / Reception Mural: The Groom’s Sister / Wedding Dress: BHLDN / Hair: Anna Rumfolo of Fashion Forest Beauty Salon (281-351-1200)

My husband is studying English Literature, so the moment I read this shoot was inspired entirely by “Literary Romance,” I knew that this was going to be very close to my heart. And the photos from Archetype Studio sure didn’t disappoint! Tamara Menges’s inspiration from Shakespeares’ Sonnet 18 can be seen in every bit of this shoot. It doesn’t get more romantic than a setting like Chateau Cocomar, stunning lace details, a color palette that nods to the Old World, and just the right touch of metallics . Head over to the gallery for even more awe-inspiring images.

From Tamara Menges… I knew I wanted to push the boundaries of the vintage feel that so many brides are incorporating in their wedding. Together with Archetype, we designed the perfect details to convey our story. The overall concept was “Literary Romance.” We incorporated this into the story through the use of romantic lace, roses, Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 and gold-leafed vintage books.

For the ceremony, we dressed one of Chateau Cocomar’s exquisite fireplaces as the altar. I draped a very full garland of smilex, magnolia leaves and seeded eucalyptus to the floor, then finished off the mantel with roses, mercury glass candle sticks and an antique clock. The aisle was marked with golden lace swags, more roses, candles and gold-leafed books opened to show the aged pages. For seating, we used gold chiavari chairs, and a pop of color was added with an olive green sash.

For the reception area, we created a family style setting. The table was adorned with layered linens, a gold lace overlay and a high-end, textural, couture linen that was bustled up on the corners. For the florals, I used luxurious design with an intimate feel. Most of the vessels were pink milk glass, adding just a hint of our palette in a unique way. I used multiple shades of roses, tulips, seeded eucalyptus and hydrangea. Wrapped around each napkin are lines from Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18, which made for interesting conversation pieces, as each guest had a different line of the famous sonnet.

Photography: Koby + Terilyn Brown of Archetype Studio Inc.  / Photo Shoot Venue: Chateau Cocomar in Houston, Texas / Event Planning, Floral + Event Design: Tamara Menges / Invitations: Glenda Little of Dressy Designs / Wedding Cake: Jessie Lopez / Sweets: Sandy Le of SWEET / Linens: The Perfect Touch / Chair Rentals: Any Occasion Party Rental / Wedding Dress: Jim Hjelm Couture JH8210 via Brickhouse Bridal / Shoes: Lulu Townsend / Jewelry: Paul Carter Jewels / Hair + Makeup: Christen Hobbs / Garter + Flower Girl’s Headband: Lauren Gibson of Rosebud Lips / Groom’s Tuxedo: Al’s Formal Wear / Model Bride: Jennifer Brown / Model Groom: Randall Magill / Model Bridesmaid: Ashley Dernick / Model Best Man: Trent Barnes / Model Flower Girl: Keira Brown

Okay, so this is like the.best. proposal story ever! This adorable bride-to-be was convinced by her soon to be husband’s friend at Pearl & Peony Event Design that she was needed to model for an engagement photo shoot. She seriously had no clue the entire time until her super romantic, not to mention, clever boyfriend got down on one knee and proposed with the prettiest ring from Tiffany’s. If this isn’t every girl’s dream come true, I don’t know what is! Willow Tree Photography captured this story to perfection and you can click here to see even more!

From Teri of Pearl & Peony Event Design… I am a wedding planner who helped my husband’s friend, Eddie, plan a surprise engagement to his then-girlfriend, Monica. I came up with a master plan and asked Eddie what he thought (he had a ring, but wasn’t sure how he was going to pop the question).

While at a brunch with friends, I approached Monica and made up a story (okay, I completely lied) about how I needed a “model” for a photo shoot for my business and blog.  I asked Monica if she and Eddie might be interested in “modeling” for me for a styled shoot. Monica jumped at the opportunity and was VERY excited to “help me out.” Monica spent the next few days trying to convince Eddie to participate in the photo shoot (ha!) and he played along like he wasn’t all that interested (get this guy an Oscar!) I told Monica that vendors often trade services, and that I could have her hair and makeup done for free (another lie) Monica (and Eddie) agreed to the shoot, and I started to do what I do best — PLAN!  I booked hair and makeup, a photographer, a baker, selected props and started hunting on Etsy. Before the big day came, Monica must have called me a dozen times to ask about all the details — what she should wear, hair up or down, location, etc.  At one point, I was certain that she knew what was going on … but luckily Monica is as gullible as she is beautiful. So when the big day came, she was still clueless — thank goodness! So the big day came: April 21, 2012.

When Monica and Eddie arrived at the location, I told them my vision for the shoot (of course, Eddie already knew all of the details) I had a mock picnic set up and said to Monica, “I want the photos to tell a story. I’m going to put a blindfold on you and have Eddie lead you to a surprise picnic.” So the blindfold went on (for the first time) and photos were taken at the mock picnic. While photos were being taken at the picnic, I was setting up the proposal location down the trail. The photographers finished up, and Monica and Eddie started walking down the trail. I had to stop Monica before she got close enough to read the sign that said “Marry Me” … so the blindfold went for a second time. Eddie led Monica down the trail to the little table, and I quickly passed the 2+ carat Tiffany & Co. sparkler to Eddie (it was safe in my pocket prior to the hand-off). At the little table, I asked Monica to slowly remove the blindfold so that the photographers could get some shots, and so that Eddie could have some time to get down on one knee. When Monica removed the blindfold, he proposed! It was beautiful, and we were all crying. I can’t tell you how AMAZING that was to watch — I’m getting chills as I’m typing this!

Photography: Willow Tree Photography / Proposal Location: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center in Houston, Texas / Event Design + Planning: Pearl & Peony Event Design / Macarons: The Sweet Boutique Bakery / Paper Hearts: LBC Paper / Ring: Tiffany & Co.

Classic, rustic, glam. That sums up this Houston Oaks Country Club in a three word nutshell. But you know we wouldn’t give you just the gist of the pretty captured by Taylor Lord Photography. There are still blush antique florals by A Symphony of Flowers to drool over, custom rusted table numbers made by the father of the bride, and an unreal sunset ceremony and more in the full wedding!

From the Bride… We chose a soft, yet inviting color palette of champagne, latte and hints of dusty rose. I knew I wanted our wedding to be full of whimsy and charming details and that it would be a lot of work, but a lot of fun too! Trusting that we had the same vision in mind, my ever-so-sweet husband left most of the details up to me. We were especially blessed to have a long-time family friend preside over the ceremony, which took place under a simple-turned gorgeous trellis that my florist made lush with greenery and flowers. Glitter-coated twigs sparkled in the sun as they peeked through the greenery. Being surrounded by the huge oak trees with the breeze off of the lake and the sun gleaming through gave me chills! There are so many vivid memories I have of this day, but the part that makes me smile the biggest was when I stepped off of the golf cart before I was to walk down the aisle. My dad and I were laughing through tears saying, “Keep it together,” and then I walked down the aisle to my most handsome and tearful groom (sorry, sweetheart)!

The reception was where I could really be creative and make this celebration something fabulous! We wanted guests to really feel our presence and personalities in every last detail. From the organically-arranged centerpieces with distinctive flowers set atop tree moss and oak stumps, to the unique accessories and love birds incorporated throughout, it all felt so personal and refreshing to see it come together after the planning! With the chill in the air, the huge fireplace seemed to welcome everyone in, and it became the perfect spot for guests to lounge as they enjoyed the band and dancing. Every other table had the same arrangement set high atop ornate candelabras dripping with vintage crystals. Unique wrought iron table numbers made by my dad were rusted and went perfectly with the theme. Personal touches and DIY projects were so worth the time and energy! Lucky for me, the first BHLDN store opened in Houston just in time for me to start shopping! There, we found the paper poms and antique glittered “bride” and “groom” banners to string along the backs of our chairs. We also found some of my favorite pieces, which included the sweethearts forks and “just married” gold-trimmed plates for the cake cutting, as well as my ultimate favorite: the vintage lovebirds cake topper! The paper poms were hung at the pavilion entrance, where guests were greeted with Texas Tea (complete with a mint leaf and cute paper straw). Guests found their table number from yarn draped across an old frame and signed the guest book at a table decorated with vintage lace and pictures in rustic frames on antique books. I had found a large bird cage hanging from a stand at a local vintage shop that I knew I wanted to use at our wedding. We found a beautiful chandelier that fit inside and cozied up the entrance with its warm glow! Candles from Anthropologie helped set the ambiance, filling the air with a sweet and welcoming fragrance of home. It was charming to step in and see the beautiful wedding cake with the stone fireplace roaring in the background. The wedding cake made for the perfect focal point as guests had to walk around the table when they entered the main reception area. From the vintage bird cake topper and ruffles on the cake, down to the oak tree base with glass glitter shimmering off the tablecloth it sat on, it was stunning.

The night went on with out a hitch. We were so blessed to have such great weather — everything turned out even better than I had imagined! It would not have been possible without my mom, who was my wedding planner, multi-tasking down to the day of the wedding. I also owe a special thanks to my sister, dad, and aunts, for taking all of my ideas to heart and helping me create the most perfect day of our lives! Caleb and I prayed that our family and closest friends would be touched by the ceremony, would enjoy the celebration, and would be blessed by the details of our special day. Seeing how much fun everyone had — I think we pulled it off!

Wedding Photography: Taylor Lord Photography / Wedding Venue: Houston Oaks Country Club in Hockley, Texas / Floral Design: A Symphony of Flowers / Wedding Cinematography: REVI Photography / Wedding Cake: Susie’s Cake & Confections / Band: The Spiffingtons / Wedding Dress: Pronovias via Houston Bridal Gallery / Bride’s Sash: Custom by Fit to be Tied Bridal / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bill Levkoff via Houston Bridal Gallery

I’ve been known to go a little crazy for a pretty pink soiree, so when I first spotted this darling Houston affair, well… I was beyond excited.  Yep, it’s filled to the very brim with perfectly girlie hues, plus some downright amazing florals by Darryl & Co., sweet, sweet bridesmaid frocks and one of the prettiest lace gowns I have ever seen.  All planned by Stellar Creative Studio and featuring devastatingly gorgeous images by Nate Henderson Photography, you’ll want to cozy on up for a serious day of pretty.  See it all here.

From the Bride… For our wedding we wanted a grand, romantic look, but most importantly, we wanted our family and friends to be taken care of and to have fun. I was planning our wedding 200 miles away, but we still managed to put a lot of input in what we wanted. With the help of Stellar Creative Studio by Tiffany, we converted our dream wedding into a reality. She helped us plan and coordinate the wedding, and she created many other details, including a customized accordion invite that arrived to our guests in a box! When we walked into the reception at The Bell Tower, our jaws dropped at how amazing and beautiful it turned out. Darryl & Co. filled the tables with candlelight and a gorgeous mixture of peach, ivory, and light pink floral centerpieces that coordinated with our champagne linens. RLF Society provided music, peach and pink up-lighting and the elegant monogram that shined over the bridal table. Stellar Creative Studio added all the beautiful stationery details, including life-size D&J initials that adorned the columns located in the outside corridor of the ballroom, escort cards, menu cards, sign-in 3D heart collage, glittery table numbers and box favors. Our cake by Gina was the most unforgettable (in taste and looks) pink ombre swirl cake. The day went by very smoothly, which was a surprise because everyone warned us how stressed we would be. After eating a delicious meal and enjoying all the speeches, we danced the entire night to an awesome playlist! Our guests loved everything, and their only wish is that they could have stayed longer.

I can’t thank our vendors enough for creating such a perfect wedding tailored for us and being so incredible throughout the process! Our favorite part is that we could enjoy being with each other and our family and friends without having to worry about anything. Many thanks to Tiffany (for everything!!) with Stellar Creative Studio, Nate Henderson Photography, Darryl & Co., Angie at the Bell Tower, Phuong Nguyen at Mi Bella Rosa (for day-of coordination), RLF Society and JHfilms. And lastly, a very special thanks to our parents, friends, family and my husband for playing such a loving, supportive and active role in planning! We love reliving the amazing day through the beautiful photos captured by the talented Nate Henderson.

Wedding Photography: Nate Henderson Photography / Ceremony: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Houston, Texas / Reception: The Bell Tower in Houston, Texas / Event Design + Planning: Stellar Creative Studio / Floral Design + Linens: Darryl & Co. / Wedding Day Coordination: Mi Bella Rosa / Wedding Cinematography: JH Films / Wedding Invitations: Stellar Creative Studio / Wedding Cake: Cakes by Gina / DJ + Lighting: RLF Society / Wedding Dress: Enzoani “Erin” / Bridesmaid Dresses: ASOS

The stars at night are big and bright and so is my love for this exquisite Texas wedding by Craig Davis. These remarkable images have truly captured elegance at its best – from the s-t-u-n-n-i-n-g bride in Vera Wang to the shabby chic venue, Butlers Courtyard – It’s a sweet soiree that I simply cannot get enough of. Luckily, we can keep the celebration going with more photos in the full gallery here!

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Can’t get enough? Neither can we! Luckily, we also have this beautiful video by Sculpting With Time: 

From Craig David…Both Oliver and YooMi are absolutely precious and wanted to have an intimate wedding with their family and friends with an outdoor ceremony and a cozy, but elegant, reception. They wanted to be different from other asian weddings that are normally held in a hotel or restaurant. Their inspiration and drive was to have a more vintage, historic, elegant wedding that incorporated the american side as well as the Korean and Taiwanese elements and culture. They had many guests from around the globe and definitely wanted to highlight the Texas history. So they chose Butlers courtyard which is a historic building. You can find more about the history of the venue here: http://butlerscourtyard.com/page6/page6.html

She wore a traditional american wedding gown and in the reception changed in to the traditional Korean gown called a “qipao” to respect and honor her culture. Their wedding favor was candy composed of Korean, Taiwanese and American favorites. The bride is Korean and the groom is Taiwanese. They currently live in Houston and are starting the process of buying their first home. How exciting!

From YooMi…Oliver has been bringing spontaneous joys and thoughtful surprises to my life, and more than anything…companionship. I’m grateful that I “stumbled upon” him at the least expected moment of my life and got to know him. As I have always believed, God has his own magical way of making history and we are a true example of his work.

From Oliver…Yoomi is the best thing that’s happened to me. I appreciate that she not only puts up with my quirks, but also provides a source of stability for my thoughts, ideas, and feelings. She complements me in every aspect of life.

Photography: Craig Davis Studio563 Houston / Wedding Gown: Vera Wang / Bridal Salon: Joan Pillow Bridal / Flowers: Ines of Floriography / Ice Sculptures: Time Production / Venue: Butlers Courtyard / Coordinator: Janice Gunnin (with Butlers Courtyard) / Invitations and paper products: Stellar / Cake: Cakes by Jula / DJ: Musical Cheers / Videography: Sculpting With Time

Lacey underthings with a nod to vintage and glamorous hotel rooms make for a crazy beautiful Boudoir shoot. One that looks straight out of a fashion mag starring a Bride that is drop-dead model gorgeous and images by Archetype Studio Inc. that are works of art in and of themselves. Simply put, lace + a blushing Bride + a talented photographer = Boudoir heaven. See more right here.

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From Archetype Studio Inc.… Two weeks ago, we were approached by a bride wishing to book one of our Bridal to Boudoir J’adore shoots. She had just found us and was hoping we could work her in right away since her wedding date was in just a few weeks. With the idea of presenting a book of images shot in the same penthouse suite that they booked for their wedding night, who could resist! We streamlined our usual eight-week planning process and booked the beautiful London suite in Hotel ICON and managed to secure the wardrobe, even the blue lace teddy from a little town just outside of … London, England (there’s a theme here). We pulled an inspiration board based on vintage Vanity Fair images and enlisted the help of a custom book binding company to hand walk the order through.  Can’t you just imagine the groom’s face when she presents him her gift: a collection of images photographed just for him, documenting the beautiful room they are spending their first night as husband and wife together and a celebration of the beautiful girl he just married!

Photography: Koby + Terilyn Brown of Archetype Studio Inc. / Location: Hotel ICON in Houston, Texas / Floral Design: Tamara Menges / Wedding Dress: Priscilla of Boston (Now Closed) / Blue Lace Teddy: Sonata Lingerie / Ivory Lace Dress: Madabby / Shoes: Candies / Jewelry: Family Heirlooms of the Bride / Makeup and Hair: Jenni Reed of Lavender Hair Salon

This is just the coziest little engagement session I’ve ever seen!  I love the camping motif with a little bit of international, bohemian flair.  The colors are absolutely fantastic and, of course, the images by Sarah McKenzie Photography are ridiculously beautiful.  The moments she captured between these two cuties are so sweet.  See them all in the full gallery!

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From Sarah McKenzie Photography… Erika is a photographer, so when it became her time to plan her engagement session, she wanted something she had never seen before. The idea running through her and her stylist’s head was camping with a colorful winter twist. Erika found fabulous Indian scarves and pillows, a vintage lantern, and to add another level of comfort, they made delicious treats they found on Pinterest! But what made this entire session come together was the love Erika and Rey have for each other, and that truly shows through the frames I captured.

Photography: Sarah McKenzie Photography / Location: A Forest in Houston, Texas / Style: Nicole Rosales + The Bride-to-Be

As I sat down to put together this post, I glanced though all the images by Mustard Seed Photography and was instantly enamored with the ease of this affair. It’s naturally gorgeous without a ton of detail or fluff. But as I really dove in and started putting together the feature, I started to notice the most adorable of details tucked away. Yeah cute signage and baby picture strung aisle, I’m talking to you. Tiny Boxwood’s played host to this elegant celebration that’s all at once casual and super duper beautiful. See it all right here.

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From the Bride… Our initial thoughts on the theme were to find a venue and then everything else would fall into place. Tiny’s was our first venue to visit, and once I saw the cafe and the Thompson & Hanson Nursery, I was completely sold. There was just something when you walked in there that felt like us. It felt natural, elegant, and it had a bit of a vintage feel. So our color palette was lots of grays, creams, pinks (and then greens because it was in such abundance in the garden). My favorite vintage-y colors. That color combination was carried throughout the flowers that we had. We had white hydrangeas on each of the tables, and our centerpieces were made of various white and pink flowers. I told our florist, when thinking about putting together our flowers, I want it to look like I went into an English garden and picked out my own flowers. Only professionally put together. 

We knew that because the property was so beautiful in natural decoration, the few decorations that we were going to do were going to have to be special. Our goal was to have a purpose to all our decor. Both Jason and I hold family very dear and so many of our decorations revolved around the idea of family — introducing our families to each other and highlighting weddings that we had attended as children or heard about growing up. This was the goal of the Hydrangea trees. We went through family photo books, old cedar chests full of pictures and found as many old family wedding photos as we could. The idea was to highlight the love that has run throughout our families’ past. We also wanted to have our guests interact with each other instead of sitting bored and waiting for dinner to start. So we made two of our favorite past times — word searches and crossword puzzles — all about us to help boost the conversation among our guests.

We are not super traditional people, so we wanted everything to be about who we are and not about what a typical wedding looks like. Instead of having flowers line the aisle, we had pictures of Jason and me growing up throughout our childhood. We spray painted vintage picture frames we found at Goodwill and made a remembrance table that would have made our grandparents proud. We were able to have a pink wedding cake, and we served pizza as a main entree! We wrote our vows together as a guide to what we want our lives to be. And we even sent our guests home with a sample of Tiny’s delicious chocolate chip cookies! When you aren’t concerned with what a wedding is “supposed to look like,” it allows you to open your mind up to different ways to do things.

Wedding Photography: Mustard Seed Photography / Wedding Venue: Tiny Boxwood’s in Houston, Texas / Wedding Coordination: Tiffany Howard of Tiny Boxwood’s / Floral Design: Think Studio / Officiant: Rev. E. Wayne Law of Exclusive Weddings Limited / Catering + Wedding Cake: Tiny Boxwood’s / DJ: Cory King (coreyaking@gmail.com) / Wedding Dress: Casablanca Bridal / Hair + Makeup: Flawless Studios

I am going to really give myself away as a the biggest blogging nerd ever in this post. You’ve been warned. Because lovelies, we are looking at the engagement session of the voice behind Pretty Shiny Sparkly and her soon-to-be hubby (ummm how gorgeous are they?!) captured by Photographers Skeen (who just happens to be the other handsome half to Kendi Everyday). Ahhh! So many fabulous people in one post my fingers just want to go on an adjective-induced typing frenzy, but instead I’ll just send you to the full gallery of fabulous and try, trrrry to keep my nerdiness to a minimum, but it’s going to be hard because this shoot is ah-mazing!

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From the Bride-to-Be… I met my fiancé Houston on the first day of medical school, when he introduced himself as my tutor (in anatomy, no less). It felt like gravity. Sparks flew, and six weeks later (after his role as my tutor ended), we went on our very first date. Fast forward nearly four years, and I am a style blogger at Pretty Shiny Sparkly about to graduate from medical school, and Houston is a resident in orthopedic surgery. We chose these two spots for our engagement session because we love contrast. The water feature area was where Houston proposed, under the guise of shooting an outfit post for my blog — so we went with soft, romantic and relaxed. Then we decided to play dress up at the River Oaks Country Club, where I went with a leopard top and bright red high-low skirt, and Houston donned a coat and slacks (with boots, of course).

Our engagement session was shot by the lovely husband and wife team, Photographers Skeen. Blog readers may know Bryan Skeen’s better half as none other than Kendi Skeen of Kendi Everyday. We are so excited to have them capture our upcoming wedding, which will be another pairing of contrasts: rustic and glamour.

Photography: Photographers Skeen / Location: Wortham Park + River Oaks Country Club, Both in Houston, Texas / Planning: Occasio Productions / White Lace Dress, Leopard Top + Red Skirt: Forever 21 / Pink Blazer: Zara / Bride’s Boots: Lucchese / Makeup: Amber Livingston (832-797-7737) / Groom’s Boots: Tony Lama

Some days all I need is a sweet, classic wedding to get me going. Something with gorgeous white flowers, a stunning bride in a gorgeous Oscar De La Renta ball gown. Men in tuxedos, candlelit receptions, five tier cakes. Keely Thorne Events and Chris Bailey Photography were there for me this time, when I decided I simply needed a gorgeous wedding and some fantastic images. If you’re on the same page, you won’t want to miss ALL the gorg happening in the gallery!

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From Keely Thorne Events … Even though June 2011 in Houston was one of the hottest months on record it didn’t stop Caroline from having the elegant, classic and cool summer wedding she had been dreaming of all of her life. With the help of her personal interior decorator, her mom Melinda Overstreet, Caroline created a breathtaking French inspired wedding deep in the heart of Houston. The ceremony at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church started off an elegant evening of sophistication and style. The reception, held at River Oaks Country Club, was the perfect backdrop for the reception of Caroline and Andrew’s dreams. Everything was themed off of her families roots in Louisiana and their French heritage. From the Southern food stations to beignets and cafe au lait at the end of the night there was a true French elegance that flowed throughout the reception! 

Photography: Chris Bailey Photography  / Cinematography: Crescent Video Productions / Flowers: Events in Bloom  / Event Design: Events in Bloom & Keely Thorne Events / Event Planning: Keely Thorne of Keely Thorne Events / Ceremony Location: St. Martin’s Episcopal Church / Reception Location: River Oaks Country Club / Invitations: Sicily Eason / Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Dress: Oscar de la Renta from Casa de Novia / Cake: Susie’s Cakes