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A Love For Art and Museums Led to an Elegant Wedding at Rice University

A groom resting his head on the brides cheek as her veil flows in the wind and she is holding a bouquet of white flowers.
Photo: Amy Maddox Photography | Cakes: Cakes by Gina

In 2018, Starr and Nathan’s paths crossed through mutual friends right before Starr moved to Boston. Their bond strengthened over time, and Starr moved back to Houston, leading them to start a small business together during the pandemic.

The couple’s love for art played a significant role in their story. The bride says, “Nathan and I always loved museums; he took me on countless dates to museums in Houston and all over the world where we have traveled. He recently told me that he knew I was the one when we went to a Van Gough exhibit.” The couple decided to visit another Van Gough exhibit, where Nathan proposed, making it even more of a special experience.

Fast forward to October 29, 2022, the couple pledged their love at Rice University in an al fresco ceremony decorated with white florals, verdant greenery and hanging votives. Amy Maddox Photography artfully captured the Houston couple’s elegant affair, decorated in a black-and-white color scheme with pops of gold.

As the festivities continued, a grand 5-tier wedding cake by Cakes by Gina, served as a focal point of the reception, along with grand white hydrangea centerpieces and warm candlelight. Friends and family enjoyed a photo booth and a unique phone guest book. The bride says, “At the end of the night, we had a late-night Whataburger run. It was so special for just us! My husband’s groom cake was an A-frame of Whataburger, so it only made sense.”

Starr, the radiant bride, felt like a princess on her special day and cherished getting to celebrate with her parents and loved ones. The bride says, “This wedding meant the absolute most to us, and we wanted to make it so very special!”

Scroll on for the light and airy captures of this sophisticated wedding in the Houston museum district.

Join us in wishing Starr and Nathan a lifetime of happiness!

A flat lay including white florals and the wedding rings on a gold tray.

A bridesmaid helping button up the brides wedding dress.

The diamond rings and gold band sitting on a ring box.

A woman in a blue lace dress pinning a flower on the grooms suit jacket.

The bride wearing a lace wedding gown looking at her white rose bouquet.

The bride and groom hugging during their first look.

The bride and groom walking in a field with a fountain in the background before their wedding at Rice University.

The ceremony setup with a broken arch and white chairs under a large green tree.

The bride and groom kissing in front of the altar.

The bride and groom walking back down the aisle with the guests flowing white flower petals.

The bride and groom about to kiss with her veil flowing in the wind in front of Rice University.

The bride and groom walking under the arches of Rice University.

Black circular reception tables with white floral centerpieces and candlelight.

A "Table 4" sign with a white floral arrangement.

A circular reception table with black linens and a large white hydrangea centerpiece.

A five tier white wedding cake with white florals garnishing each tier.

A groom's cake replicated Whataburger.

The bride and groom kissing in front of a five tier white wedding cake.

Lit-up marquee letters of "S & N"

The bride and groom dancing with bubbles around them.

A bride and groom kissing in front of a large fountain.

“A Love For Art and Museums Led to an Elegant Wedding at Rice University” Spotlight WiH Partners- Photography: Amy Maddox Photography | Cakes: Cakes by Gina

Contributing Vendors- Cohen House / Lily in June / Bloom and Box / Belvieu Bridal / Reverent Wedding Films / DJ Chaney / Jentry Kelley Cosmetics / Pudgy’s Fine Cookies / HTX Photo Booth / After The Tone

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