A Greek Orthodox Wedding Painted in Cream & Gold Hues

Bride and groom standing outside holding each other and smiling in front of lit up tree with lights. — Photo: Nate Messarra Photography | Venue, Catering + Guest Accommodations: The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa | Cake: Susie’s Cakes | Cocktail Hour Pianist: Scott Graham Piano

Loriana and Stephan’s love story began the “old fashioned way” when they swiped right on a dating app. During a trip to Scottsdale, Arizona, the couple decided to meet briefly. Stephan arrived with flowers in hand, and their quick introduction turned into a night they never wanted to end.

After a two-and-a-half-year-long relationship, Stephan surprised Loriana with the most romantic proposal. Stephan was supposedly in New York for the weekend. That morning, she woke to find a New York City postcard and a private car waiting outside. When she stepped out, she found Stephan standing with a bouquet of peonies and her favorite Taylor Swift song playing softly in the background. He asked her to spend forever with him.

On May 17, 2025, the couple exchanged vows in a traditional Greek Orthodox Ceremony. “The biggest moment was the doors opening to the church and seeing each other,” the bride says. Following the ceremony, Loriana and Stephan released two white doves into the clear Houston sky.

The celebration at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa featured lush blooms, cream and gold hues, and elegant details. Music by Scott Graham Piano set the tone during cocktail hour while the couple shared a quiet moment in private. “We could not believe we were finally married, and neither of us was getting on a flight to go home,” the bride says. After cutting into their six-tier white cake by Susie’s Cakes with a ceremonial sword, Loriana and Stephan danced the night away, ending the celebration on a sweet note with surprise cannoli bites.

Continue scrolling to relive the couple’s fairy-tale Greek Orthodox wedding day in Houston.

Congratulations, Loriana & Stephan!

White and gold invitations surrounded by ring, shoe, and perfume details with white flowers.

Bride in get ready outfit sitting on white couch in front of florals getting ready for her glamorous gold wedding at Houstonian.

Bride walking down the aisle in the church with her father covered in stunning veil while holding bouquet.

Groom standing at the aisle watching the bride walk down with tears in his eyes in front of elegant bouquet.

Bride and groom kissing at the beautiful gold detailed altar at the church.

Newlyweds releasing doves in to the sky in front of the church before for their glamorous gold wedding at Houstonian.

Reception table details with cream and gold hues and florals for glamorous gold wedding at Houstonian.

Groom dipping the bride in the middle of the dancefloor at glamorous gold wedding at Houstonian.

Close-up of six-tier wedding cake with textured embroidery in front of gold hued drapes.

White florals hang above the dance floor and wedding cake at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa.

The bride and groom cute into their wedding cake with a ceremonial sword.

Bride and groom in the middle of a dance circle surrounded by guests on the dance floor at reception.

Newlyweds making grand exit with confetti thrown by guests following their glamorous gold wedding at Housotnian.

Groom kissing the bride's cheek inside elevator.

“A Greek Orthodox Wedding Painted in Cream & Gold Hues” Spotlight WiH Partners- Venue, Catering + Guest Accommodations: The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa | Cake: Susie’s Cakes | Cocktail Hour Pianist: Scott Graham Piano

Contributing Vendors- Photo: Nate Messarra Photography / Cocktails with Confetti / Thistle & Grace Design / Laura’s Couture & Alterations / Iconic Bride Dallas / Candeo Films / Chris Hawat / DJ Rami / Wow Events Houston / Elevated AV Production / Paper Tie Affair / Makeup by Suzette / Hairspray & Highlight / A Ambassador Limousine & Transportation / Fluff & Stuff / Folkoholic Dance Theatre

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