Two Medical Pros Have An Enchanting Greenery-Filled Wedding

Groom in blue suit and tie holds a blonde bride in an off-the-shoulder gown after their wedding ceremony at wedding venue, The Bell Tower on 34th, in Houston, Texas.
Photo: Always Us Studios | Venue: The Bell Tower On 34th

Four years ago, Madison, a nurse practitioner from Seattle, and Emmanuel, a doctor from Ecuador, met at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. After just a few dates, Madison knew she had found her “McDreamy.” A proposal followed on a beautiful evening at a beach in Mexico, with a radiant sunset as the backdrop.

The couple planned for their wedding to be in February 2020, but as you can imagine, for two medical pros working at the largest cancer center in the U.S. during the pandemic, their wedding plans came to a halt. “We made the difficult decision to delay our wedding to not only keep our family and friends safe but also the patients we work with at the cancer center,” Madison says.

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A Timeless and Airy Wedding at a Family-Owned Farm in Brenham, TX

The groom kisses the brides cheek as she laughs at their wedding at venue Deep In The Heart Farms in Brenham, Texas
Photo: Blake Nelson Photography | Venue: Deep In The Heart Farms

A quaint coffee date in college turned into a proposal on a gorgeous autumn day in Lake Tahoe, CA, for Mackenzie and Ryan.

On March 30, 2021, the couple’s timeless Brenham wedding was at Deep in the Heart Farms, a property with 150 acres of rolling green hills and ancient oak trees. The couple knew they wanted a wedding that highlighted the “beauty and true meaning of marriage” from the start. So after an emotional first touch, Mackenzie and Ryan pledged their love in a light-filled chapel with an altar decorated with lush greenery and pops of blush and ivory Peonies, Roses and Ranunculus.

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12 Dress Styles for a Wedding Guest

Black dress with feathered sleeves.
Feather-Trimmed Knit Midi Dress by Elie Saab | Available at Moda Operandi

From sophisticated city weddings to chic ceremonies in the countryside, it can be challenging to figure out what to wear to a wedding as a guest, especially while keeping the changing seasons and trends in mind. There are so many factors that go into picking a style, but ultimately you want a gown that makes you feel confident and stylish and fits well.

We loved gathering our top picks for each season for you. Match the dress of your choice to the time, location and formality of the wedding you will be attending! From a black-tie formal gathering to a laid-back country wedding, we have a variety of full-length, midis and mini dresses for you to choose from.

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Romantic City Wedding With Red and Ivory Florals

The bride and groom hold hands and smile at each other outside of JW Marriott Downtown Houston. The groom has a ruby red boutonniere.
Photo: RaeTay Photography | Engagement Party: The Houstonian Hotel Club & Spa | Cake: Susie’s Cakes

After a lively night of dancing at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Jennifer and Edgar knew that they were meant to be together. 

Edgar proposed on his knee beneath the iconic oak tree at The Houstonian, its sparkling branches creating a warm and romantic glow. After Jennifer said yes, she was surprised with a celebratory engagement party with family and friends in attendance.   Click here to read the rest of this post »

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Ivory + Green Lakeside Wedding at Margaritaville Resort, Lake Conroe

Groom and bride, with veil blowing in wind, pose in front of colorful outdoor surf boards at their lakeside wedding at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe and Houston.
Photo: Us Plus Love | Planner: A Day To Remember | Hair + Makeup Artist: Blush Hair and Makeup Artistry | Jewerly: I W Marks Jewelers | Visit Conroe

Very few people can run 14 miles on the first date, and that’s how you know Elizabeth and Jeremiah were meant to be from the start. So, when Jeremiah decided to pop the question with a dazzling engagement ring from I W Marks Jewelers, it was only natural that it was after a 10-mile run.  “When I turned to look at him, he was down on one knee! It was such a blur! I remember taking the ring from him and putting it on my finger,” Elizabeth says.

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