A Lavish White, Gold & Black Wedding by Plants N’ Petals

A groom in a black tuxedo stands with a bride in a Galia Lahav wedding gown in the Astorian's ballroom, decorated with white floral installations and lit candles.
Photo: Ama by Aisha | Venue: The Astorian | Flowers + Decor: Plants N’ Petals

Harry and Margaret met at The University of Texas in 2008 but did not start dating until seven years later when Margaret was attending dental school in Utah. After a four-year long-distance romance, Harry proposed to Margaret on a trip to Napa Valley, CA, where they enjoyed a weekend of wine tasting. “It was the perfect location; breathtaking, romantic and intimate,” says Margaret. The tour guide who was in on the surprise encouraged the couple to walk the grounds where a table was set up with beautiful flowers and champagne and Harry popped the question.

On September 4, 2021, the couple pledged their love at the industrial-chic venue, The Astorian with a white, gold and black wedding. Margaret walked down the aisle in a strapless Galia Lahav gown with an Ines De Santo veil and crystal-embellished Louboutin heels. Warm candlelight and extravagant floral installations, designed by Plants N’ Petals, adorned the venue’s spacious loft-style ballroom.

After the wedding ceremony, the couple paid homage to their culture and wore traditional red garments for an intimate tea ceremony for their families, a ritual to respect and honor the ancestors and elders in their families. Red symbolizing good luck, happiness and prosperity.

The couple had prepared for the wedding with dance lessons. “Our dance had many lifts, with the last lift being a very challenging one, and the one we were very nervous about doing! However, as we danced, our crowd of family and friends were so supportive, cheering us on throughout the whole dance. Just looking around the room and seeing everyone smiling, excited, and so immersed in our dance was so special. This gave us all the confidence and made the night extra memorable.” says Margaret.

Scroll on for the breathtaking photos of this lavish orchid-filled wedding artfully captured by Ama by Aisha. Congratulations, Margaret and Harry!

A bride's freshly manicured hands and her diamond engagement ring are placed on her lap.

A reception room is decorated with white orchids hanging from the ceiling and all around the tables for a white, gold and black wedding in Houston, TX.

A bride wearing a Galia Lahav gown walks up a small flight of stairs on her wedding day at The Astorian in Houston, Texas.

A floral installation full of white flowers and candles for a white, gold and black wedding in Houston, TX.

A 6-tier cake with white frosting, gold leaf accents and fondant roses at a real wedding at Houston venue, The Astorian.

A bride and groom dance in their reception room under a canopy of white flowers and gold accents.

Wedding favors for a white, gold and black wedding at The Astorian in Houston, TX.

A groom hugs his bride from behind as she closes her eyes and smiles. They are standing in the reception room of their wedding venue The Astorian in Houston, TX.

A groom picks up his bride as her dress spins in the air and her hands are up as they are dancing at thier wedding at The Astorian in Houston, TX.

A centerpiece is set up with tall candles and white flowers for a white, gold and black wedding at The Astorian in Houston, TX.

A bride and groom cheers champagne glasses next to their wedding cake. They are surrounded by a floral installation with white flowers.

A bride and groom wear red garments to celebrate their chinese culture on their wedding day in Houston, TX.

A tall centerpiece at a wedding reception with white flowers in it.

A groom kisses his bride on the cheak as they stand outside their getaway car which is a Rolls Royce.

“A Lavish White, Gold & Black Wedding by Plants N’ Petals” Spotlight Weddings in Houston Vendors – Photo: Ama by Aisha | Venue: The Astorian | Flowers + Decor: Plants N’ Petals

Contributors: Harper Events / Who Made the Cake / Ivory Bridal Atelier / Reverent Wedding Films / Double Oak Events / The Ocean Band / Thalio Beckham Makeup Artistry / Jackson and Company / Kim Son / Western Motorcoach / Jackson and Company

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