A Champagne and Copper Wedding Amidst the Houston Skyline

The bride and groom wed with a champagne and copper wedding at The Astorian.
Photo: Joesph West Photography | Venue: The Astorian | Cake: Cakes by Gina

Miranda and LA first crossed paths in high school, but it wasn’t until years later that the two reconnected through summer beach volleyball. After some flirty DMs, the couple’s first official date was to a wedding in Chicago, where sparks flew.   Click here to read the rest of this post »

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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This Broadway-Styled Reception Was A Fantasy of Earth-Toned Hues

The bride and groom celebrate their wedding with a Broadway-styled reception.
Photo: RaeTay Photography | Venue: The Astorian | Cake: Susie’s Cakes

Fate united theater lovers Mindy and Nico in their undergraduate years, and their friendship deepened to love. After an eager anticipated Renaissance Faire date, the couple wasted no time embracing their love story.  Click here to read the rest of this post »

Bridal Bliss: Perfect After-Party Attire for the Bride

The bride dances in her after-party attire at her wedding reception in Houston.
Photo: Morgan Brooks Photography | Jewelry: Shaftel Diamonds

Get inspired by an exclusive style guide curated especially for the sophisticated bride seeking the perfect after-party attire. Click here to read the rest of this post »

A Luxurious & Monochromatic Wedding at The Astorian

The bride and groom stand under a white floral instillation at their wedding venue, The Astorian.
Photo: Ama by Aisha – Claudia Diaz | Venue: The Astorian

Dental school is where Vien and Vincent’s love blossomed, meeting at a crawfish boil in 2014. Vincent won Vien over by charmingly recounting the first time he saw her.

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