A Summer Abroad Leads to a French Garden Wedding in Houston

Bride and groom smiling with the bride holding a green and white bouquet in her hands.
Photo: J. Cogliandro Photography | Registry: Bering’s

Claire and Bobby’s love story is straight out of a fairytale. The couple met during an Italian class in a study abroad program and began studying together. They bonded over countless gelato dates, trips to museums, and exploring the city. Bride says, “On our final day of the program, we finally shared our first kiss at sunrise on the Ponte Vecchio as the city of Florence woke up.”

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Glam Ballroom Wedding in the Houston Museum District

The groom looking at the bride as she holds a bouquet.
Photo: The Rylands Photo Co. | Invitation Suite: Bering’s | Wedding Entertainment: Danny Ray and the Atlantic Street Band

Lindsay and Jake’s love story began in Oklahoma, where they were both attending school. The couple met on a dating app, as many people do these days. The bride says, “We only went on a handful of dates before I ended up having hip surgery. Jake was so caring and helpful for only knowing me for a short time. I knew he was special!”

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An Opulent Bloom-Filled Wedding At The Corinthian Houston

A bride and groom stand in front of a flower installation for their opulent winter wedding.
Photo: J. Cogliandro Photography | Venue: Corinthian Houston | Florals + Decor: Plants N’ Petals | Transportation: Monarch British Limousines | Registry: Bering’s | Bridal Suite: Hotel Icon

Elise, a lawyer, and Jeremy, a financial analyst, met at Elise’s sister’s wedding, where Jeremy, a close friend of the couple, was a groomsman. Flash forward to a sunny spring day in 2019; the couple spent it at The Houston Zoo. Jeremy nervously popped the question near the elephant enclosure, elephants being Elise’s favorite animal.

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Elegant Blush Wedding at Royal Oaks Country Club

The groom kissing the forehead of a smiling bride at the end of an aisle that leads to a greenery and floral wedding arch.
Photo: Kelli Durham | Venue: The Royal Oaks Country Club | Invitations: Bering’s | Cake: Susie’s Cakes | Entertainment: Danny Ray and the Acoustic Production

From the moment Emma and Dylan first met, they knew they’d found someone special in each other. “I love how perfectly our personalities complement each other, and her ability to light up any room,” explained Dylan. Their proposal at the breathtaking Biltmore Estate in North Carolina was just as beautiful as their elegant blush wedding back home in Houston at the Royal Oaks Country Club.

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Elegant Lavender, Violet and Ivory Wedding at The Astorian

A bride, with ornate headpiece and long veil and white textured ball gown, standing groom, in all black tuxedo,  after getting married in Houston at a Catholic church.
Photo: Joey T Photography | Venue: The Astorian | Jeweler: Zadok Jewelers | Invitations + Registry: Bering’s

What sprouted as a high school romance blossomed into Mary Margaret and Daniel’s quintessential love story and beautiful wedding. In their junior year of high school, Daniel asked Mary Margaret to attend a pool party together with mutual friends. A few years later, Daniel rented the patio at Mary Margaret’s favorite restaurant for just the two of them and popped the question. Afterward, an intimate celebratory dinner, they joined their families who were waiting inside at the bar. “It was the best night ever!” explained Mary Margaret. The best day ever? The big one, of course!

The couple married at the ornate Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houston. Traditional white wedding floral arrangements bursting with roses and candle-lit lanterns lined the aisle. Mary Margaret carried her something borrowed—her mother’s Rosary Beads—wrapped around her white rose bouquet. But the bride’s favorite floral arrangement cascaded from the ceiling at the reception.

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