Elegant Downtown Wedding Reception At Crystal Ballroom at The Rice

The bride and groom kiss before they drive away from their elegant rainy wedding.
Photo: RaeTay Photography | Venue: Crystal Ballroom at The Rice | Makeup: Misty Rockwell Artistry | Bridal Suite: The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston | Transportation: Monarch British Limousines

A sprinkling of rain on your wedding day means good luck, and Angie and Kevin were indeed blessed.

High school sweethearts Angie and Kevin were a twosome through high school, college at Texas A & M, traveling the world and became a part of each other’s families. Marriage was the next step in solidifying their relationship.

On May 1, 2021, the big day, Angie and her bridesmaids relaxed and got ready in a  luxurious bridal suite at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston. The talented team at Misty Rockwell Artistry did the hair and makeup, and the bride wore a beautiful strapless gown.

A glamorous Angie wed her handsome groom Kevin in a traditional church ceremony followed by a reception at the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice, a historic gem in the heart of downtown Houston. Guests mingled during the cocktail hour, giving the newlyweds a few quiet moments in the decorated ballroom.

“It was so special to see everything come together and to be in the ballroom alone before the reception started! It was a very intimate moment and really made us stop and appreciate the day and our celebration,” says Angie.

Guests entered the reception through the french doors and found their way to their tables, which were set with glowing candles and centerpieces of fresh Eucalyptus, hydrangea and blush roses. The ballroom, with its vintage elegance, sparkled with crystal chandeliers and painted murals.

The couple paid homage to their alma mater with a decadent chocolate cake decorated with a Texas A&M seal and fresh chocolate-covered strawberries. 

As the magical evening drew to a close, Angie and Kevin departed into the glistening rainy night in a Rolls Royce from Monarch British Limousines, while guests did their proud Aggie tradition and energetically waved 12th Man towels in the air. 

“It was so romantic to be in the back of a white vintage Rolls Royce while it’s raining, with glasses of champagne,” says Angie.

Keep scrolling to see more of Angie and Kevin’s elegant wedding day. Congratulations, Angie and Kevin!

A flat lay with the wedding invitations for the elegant rainy wedding.

The bride is getting her makeup done for her elegant rainy wedding day.

The bride is smiling with all her bridesmaids before the elegant rainy wedding.

The groom's vows and a Rice Hotel postcard.

The groom looks out the window as he is getting ready for his elegant rainy wedding.

The bride reads her groom's vows to her before their wedding ceremony.

The bride's mom is helping her put on her wedding dress.

The bride has an blue embroidered heart on her wedding gown that says "I love you forever, A&K"

The bride and her bridesmaids are walking and laughing with one another.

The groom and his groomsmen are all cheering in front of the cathedral.

The bride and her father walk down the aisle to the altar.

The bride and groom kiss at the altar.

The groom holds a clear umbrella over the bride's head after their elegant rainy wedding.

The bride and grom are cheering with their wedding party behind them.

A floral centerpiece in the reception room of The Crystal Ballroom.

A full view of the reception room for the elegant rainy wedding.

The groom hugs his bride on the terrace of The Crystal Ballroom in downtown Houston.

The bride and groom look at each other and hold hands on the terrace.

The white wedding cake with blush and ivory roses decorated on it.

The bride and groom cutting the cake at their reception party.

A chocolate cake with the Texas A&M seal on it.

The bride's parents smiling at the bride and groom dancing.

The groom twirls his bride during the first dance of the elegant rainy wedding.

The bride and groom smile and hug each other while their guests wave towels in the air.

A white Rolls Royce is parked outside for the bride and groom.

The bride and groom are sitting in the back of a Rolls Royce clinking champagne glasses.

“Elegant Downtown Wedding Reception At Crystal Ballroom at The Rice” Spotlight Weddings in Houston Vendors: Venue: Crystal Ballroom at The Rice | Makeup + Hair: Misty Rockwell Artistry | Bridal Suite: The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston | Transportation: Monarch British Limousines

Contributors: RaeTay PhotographyAnna Myers Events / Elemental Floral Events / Sambuca / Virginia’s Cakes / Martina Liana / Brickhouse Bridal / Love Captured Productions / Azazie / Drywater Bands / Brown Fox Creative / Sam’s Limousine & Transportation 

 

 

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