A Neutral-Toned Wedding Celebration at The Astorian

The bride and groom wed with a neutral-toned wedding at The Astorian in Houston.
Photo: Mandi Roach Photography | Venue, Planning & Decor: The Astorian | Wedding Entertainment: Intensity Bands

Anna and Ryan’s love story began at a 4th of July party in 2018, but their connection deepened when they unexpectedly found themselves quarantined together with friends during the pandemic. Once quarantine lifted, Ryan asked Anna on a date, officially marking the start of their relationship. “I jokingly told my friends I didn’t know if he liked me or if he was talking to me because I was one of the six people he could hang out with,” Anna says.

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Eight Wedding Don’ts: Tips for Stress-Free Planning

Eight wedding planning tips to help relieve stress when planning your wedding.
Photo: Mackenzie Reiter Photography | Venue: Corinthian Houston | Cake: Susie’s Cakes | Registry: Bering’s

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By: Denise Schipani

You do want to have a fabulous wedding. You do want to be smart and thrifty as well as a stylish and generous host. What don’t you want to do? A couple of biggies: You don’t want to go into debt. You don’t want to lose sight of the fact that you’re getting married first and throwing a party second. Here are eight helpful wedding planning tips to help ensure a winning wedding. 

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