A Charming New Orleans-Inspired Wedding Brunch at The Grove

The bride and groom smiling outside the church while touching foreheads while the bride's veil flowed. — Photo: E. Photography | Venue + Catering: The Grove

Kailey and Stephen both downloaded Bumble out of boredom during the pandemic, and one right swipe changed everything. After a few weeks of texting, they finally met for crepes and a walk around Sugar Land’s Town Square lake, where they bonded over their shared love of animals, travel, and hiking. The rest of that summer was spent falling in love before embarking on three years of long-distance. On the fourth anniversary of their first date, the couple reunited in Houston to begin their lives together.

Stephen proposed at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio, sneaking down a quiet trail in search of privacy from the many prom groups taking photos that evening. Afterward, they celebrated in true Texas fashion. “The waiters brought out their secret stash of homebrewed moonshine to celebrate (along with champagne, of course!),” Kailey says.

On May 25, 2024, the couple exchanged vows in a Catholic ceremony filled with emotion. Guests were especially moved as Kailey’s father walked her down the aisle, having recently been diagnosed with cancer.

Following the ceremony, the newlyweds hosted a lively New Orleans-inspired jazz brunch at The Grove, nestled among the trees in Discovery Green. Decor in shades of green, gold and white set the scene, while guests enjoyed dishes like crab Benedict, bananas Foster French toast, and blackened redfish on the half shell. The celebration culminated with a spirited second line through Discovery Green, complete with unexpected (and unforgettable) cameos. “We ended up getting married the same weekend as Comicpalooza, which led to many laughs as Darth Vader, Deadpool and other characters joined the parade and wished us well,” Kailey says.

Keep scrolling for more details from this charming New Orleans-inspired wedding brunch at The Grove.

The bride and her bridesmaids wearing floral pajamas.

The bride smiling holding her bouquet while her dress flows in the wind.

Two boys walking down the aisle with a sign that says "Hey Uncle Stephen, here comes your bride."

The bride and her father hugging at the church.

The bride and her father smiling while walking down the aisle.

The bride and groom kneeling during their Catholic church ceremony.

Round tables decorated with white and green decor inside The Grove.

Multi-colored florals in bud vases and a printed tabe number with a bird on it for a New Orleans-Inspired wedding brunch.

The bride and groom smiling with their wedding party outside The Grove. The men are wearing blue suits and the bridesmaids are wearing green dresses.

Trays of food with servers at The Grove for their New Orleans-inspired wedding brunch.

The Grove filled with wedding guests seated at round tables.

The bride and groom cutting their wedding cake that has two bird figurines on top.

The bride and groom dancing on the deck at The Grove.

The bride and groom holding white and black feathered umbrellas leaving the Grove for their New-Orleans inspired second line dance.

The bride and groom holding hands and their umbrellas during their second line dance after their New Orleans-inspired wedding brunch.

“A Charming New Orleans-Inspired Wedding Brunch at The Grove” Spotlight WiH Partner- Venue: The Grove

Contributing Vendors- Photo: E. Photography / The Simply Elegant Group / Avery’s Flower Farm / H-E-B / Justin Alexander / Dearly Beloved Bridal / Forever, Eternally / Tianna Hall & The Houston Jazz Band / Blue Star Limousine / Alexia Solano Hair & Makeup / Marry Go Round Bridal / Triangle Lawn Games / Fred Astaire Dance Studio

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