A Black & White Old Hollywood Wedding Editorial by Beyond Bloems

The model poses next to the reception tables at the old Hollywood inspired wedding editorial at Hyatt Regency Baytown Houston.
Photo: Nicole Johanna Photography | Venue: Hyatt Regency Baytown – Houston | Planning, Design, Florals + Stationery: Beyond Bloems | Bridal Makeup + Hair: Aura Rosa Artistry | Bridal Gown + Shoes: Belle Âme Bridal | Cake: For Heaven’s Cake | Event Lighting: Bright Star Productions | Wedding Transportation: City Classic Cars

Baytown’s newest waterfront wedding venue, Hyatt Regency Baytown – Houston, was an exquisite backdrop for this old Hollywood-inspired wedding editorial planned and designed by Beyond Bloems.

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Transform Your Event with Bright Star Productions

Large floral installation above a circular ceremony space at downtown Houston wedding venue, The Ballroom at Bayou Place.
Photo: Ama by Aisha | Venue: The Ballroom at Bayou Place | Lighting: Bright Star Productions | Stationery and Registry: Bering’s | Linens: EB Inc. Event Rentals & Design

Special events should have the spotlight they deserve – and Bright Star Productions has the expertise and equipment to keep the focus on the highlights of the day – whether that’s a room full of special effect lighting or bubbles for a special entrance. In business since 1986, Houston’s Bright Star’s production team handles everything – from lighting and audio/video, to electrical needs. Special effects are available too – fog, bubble and snow machine effects round out their offerings.  Not sure what the right effects are for you?  Let their experts guide you with suggestions.

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Whimsical Tent Wedding with Stunning Skyline Views in Downtown Houston

Bride and groom smile and embrace before their wedding ceremony in downtown Houston.
Photo: Ama by Aisha | Wedding Entertainment: Danny Ray and The Atlantic Street Band | Lighting: Bright Star Productions | Tent: Houston Tents and Events | Linens, Chairs + Tables: EB Inc Event Rentals

A chance meeting with Stephen at a bar at the end of a long week sparked a conversation lasting well into the night and led Courtnie to declare that she had met the love of her life to her mom and best friend.

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Black, White And Gold Classic Wedding At The Astorian

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Photo: Ama By Aisha

She adores his playful sense of humor. He admires her deep intelligence. And we are wowed by Nikki and Dalton’s beautiful, classic wedding at The Astorian, with its timeless palette of white, black and gold, captured by the always amazing Ama By Aisha. The couple’s love story started when they were introduced to each other at a volleyball scrimmage the week before starting high school together. They dated all through high school, and kept their romance going (long distance) through college. Eventually they reunited in Houston, where their relationship had a chance to fully blossom, and one unforgettable evening, Dalton asked Nikki to be his bride, after a romantic dinner date. For their fall marriage celebration, the couple kept things timeless and elegant, with a black and gold wedding palette, taking advantage of The Astorian’s “glamorous, industrial, Art Deco feel,” the bride says. “We used blacks and gold for the bridesmaids dresses, linens and table settings, paired with white florals, and lots of greenery to pull it together,” in a classic wedding evening filled with fine food from Cordua Catering, and dancing to a live band. We’re so happy to feature this gorgeous Houston couple, and their gorgeous wedding. Congratulations, Nikki & Dalton! Click here to read the rest of this post »

Modern Elegant Spring Wedding At The Astorian

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Venue: The Astorian | Photo: Theo-Graphics
Though they met many years ago through mutual friends, back then, “The timing just wasn’t right,” says Kevin’s future bride, Julie.

“I was still in school, and long distance relationships can be difficult, so we remained friends for a couple years, hanging out with friends when I would come back to Houston.” Then one fateful day, Kevin asked Julie out on their first real date. “I thought, ‘He is so handsome, and I already know he is such a wonderful guy,’ so I said, ‘Yes.'” Fast-forward to a surprise midweek vacation to Galveston, which found the couple enjoying cocktails at the romantic rooftop bar of The Tremont House. I thought, “‘Oh my gosh, is he going to propose??'” Julie recounts. “But it didn’t happen.” The next morning, as the couple was leaving their hotel, “We walked down to the front of the hotel overlooking the beach…and right up to an arrangement with a bunch of photos of us, flowers, and a sign that read, ‘Marry me.’ I was in shock! I had no idea what was happening at first, he had caught me so off guard.” While planning their wedding, both Julie and Kevin, along with the rest of the city of Houston, were caught off guard by a much less pleasant surprise: Hurricane Harvey. Click here to read the rest of this post »