A Black-and-White Wedding Inspired by a Houston Astros Love Story

Bride and groom standing on balcony with view of Houston skyline behind them at their black-and-white wedding. — Photo: RayMar Photo & Films | Venue: Le Tesserae | Cake: Cakes by Gina | Dancers: Premier Sound and Lighting

Jennifer and Alan met unexpectedly in Mexico City during a Houston Astros series, a trip they had both nearly canceled. On Jennifer’s final day, she and her friends stumbled upon a popular bar, where both she and Alan had separately convinced the hostess to let them in. Jennifer spotted Alan across the room and made the first move with a handwritten note, only to discover he was also from Houston. Once home, the two reconnected and initially agreed just to be friends, but Alan soon had a change of heart, turning their chance encounter into the start of something more.

Alan planned a romantic dinner for two, with Jennifer having no idea what was in store. When they arrived, she was led to a table inside a stunning glass wine cellar, where a large heart made of red roses awaited her with the words, “Will you marry me?” Alan dropped to one knee and asked Jennifer to spend forever with him. “It was the easiest ‘yes’ of my life,” the bride says.

Jennifer and Alan said “I do” in August 2025 with a traditional church ceremony followed by a black-and-white wedding reception at Le Tesserae. Before walking down the aisle, the couple exchanged private vows, creating a quiet moment together before the festivities began. They continued that sentiment into the evening with a cocktail hour for two before joining their guests for the reception. Disco ball dancers from Premier Sound and Lighting brought plenty of energy to the dance floor, while a three-tier wedding cake by Cakes by Gina and an Astros-themed burger bar paid tribute to the team that first brought the couple together. RayMar Photo and Films captured the day from beginning to end, including Jennifer and Alan’s band-led exit to close out the night.

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Elegant invitations with jewelry, shoes, and perfume details.

Bride ready in simple gown in her getting ready room before the black-and-white wedding.

Bride with her bridesmaids in black for her black-and-white wedding.

Groom standing on balcony with view of Houston skyline behind him.

Groomsmen all hugging the groom in front of Houston skyline.

Bride and groom standing back to back holding hands for their private vows before their black-and-white wedding.

Groom dipping the bride down the aisle in a church.

Mirror welcome sign to reception with gold details that accents the black-and-white wedding.

Upclose of the newlyweds holding their cocktails with white bouquet below their hands.

White bouquet as reception centerpiece on round tables for their black-and-white wedding.

A black-and-white wedding reception tables with floral details.

Groom leading the bride on the balcony while holding hands.

The groom dipping and kissing the bride on balcony with Houston skyline behind them.

Closeup of gold detailed menu on reception table plates accenting the black-and-white wedding.

The newlyweds walking and cheering into their reception with guests supporting around them.

The newlyweds sitting at their table with white florals around them for their black-and-white wedding.

Dancers with disco balls on their heads in silver shiny dresses.

Bride and groom pouring champagne onto their champagne tower.

Astors themed burger stand that reads "Jenni & Alan".

The newlyweds cutting into their detailed four-tier wedding cake.

Exit band with instruments and all dressed in gold.

“A Timeless Black-and-White Wedding at Le Tesserae” Spotlight WiH Partners- Photo: RayMar Photo & Films | Venue: Le Tesserae | Cake: Cakes by Gina | Dancers: Premier Sound and Lighting

Contributing Vendors- Hilton Americas Houston / Monarca Events HTX / Bloom and Box Flowers / Hopeful Events + Design / Jackson and Company Catering / Impression Bridal / Suit Supply / Samuel Solis Video / DJ Boris from Unique Style Productions / Impresos Realce / Idalias Beauty / Silani Hair / Shop AALVO / Elotes HTX / Fotably

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