The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center is in the heart of The Woodlands, just north of Houston, is a wonderful choice for a destination wedding close to home. The 65,000 square feet of event spaces, lavishly appointed, are versatile and ideal for large multi-day wedding celebrations as well as smaller, intimate affairs. Click here to read the rest of this post »
For Crystal and Michael, friendship has always had a special meaning. Once their relationship turned serious, Crystal took Michael to meet her family in California, where, to Michael’s surprise, she introduced him as her “friend.” Crystal hasn’t been able to live it down from that moment on, which brought a light-hearted and fun twist to their wedding day.
There’s something so magical about downtown Houston. The city’s impressive skyline, dazzling lights, and vibrant energy make it an ideal setting for the wedding of your dreams! With a robust and diverse culture, there’s something for everyone downtown. From five-star luxury event space to grand ballrooms rich in history, you’re sure to find an appealing backdrop for your special day without having to wander too far from home. Explore these top downtown wedding venues to find the perfect place to say “I do.”
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Texas, The Pavilion at Vida Bela is a new and unique rustic wedding venue perfect for couples who are looking for an outdoor ceremony space and indoor reception space.
Nestled on 74-acres of lush piney woods and a berry orchard in North Houston, this destination-style wedding venue is a true hidden gem that will make you feel as though you’re in your own secluded paradise. From the pristine four-acre lake to the small private island to the namesake Pavilion, you can’t help but say “I do” to the enchanting Pavilion at Vida Bela!
Brittany and Zach met in middle school and quickly became best friends. Fast forward to their senior year homecoming dance where Zach took the first step towards love by asking Brittany to dance. “With the nudge from my mother and best friend, I agreed to risk the closest friendship I ever had for a chance at love,” recalls the bride. “Later that night, he formally asked me to be his girlfriend, and 8 years later that friendship is still the biggest foundation of our love together.” During the winter of 2017, Grant talked Brittany into going to a last-minute photo session saying his mother wanted family portraits. Although annoyed at the 24-hour notice, Brittany quickly found an outfit and arrived at the session where the photographer asked the couple to write down what they love most about one another on a chalkboard while standing back to back. “When I turned around his board read ‘that she has no idea I’m about to propose’ and he was down on one knee holding that sign,” says Brittany. “Who couldn’t say yes to that!”
For their garden wedding at picturesque Kemah Gardens, the couple came up with unique wedding ideas to celebrate their nuptials in a “different” way. Notes the bride: “Our seating chart was a crossword puzzle you had to play to find your seats, our sign-in board was a glass infinity symbol that encompassed our fingerprints in the loops, and at the ceremony we did a lock-and-key board, throwing the key in the lake behind us and our board had a Harry Potter quote we both loved. For our first dance, we choreographed our dance with a waltz and added some sign language because it was one of our favorite classes together in high school.” A beautiful palette of blush and white with touches of burgundy and lots of vinery set the tone for a garden wedding celebration. Following a romantic outdoor ceremony beneath Kemah Gardens’ flower-adorned vintage arbor, the couple joined 100 of their loved ones for a relaxing and fun reception in the wedding venue’s comfortable, climate-controlled pavilion. Says Brittany, “The whole thing was just an absolutely beautiful day with just enough unique surprises to make it our own!” Join us in wishing this sweet couple a lifetime of love and scroll down to see their romantic garden wedding. Congratulations, Brittany & Zach!
