OU Sooners Have A Blush and Burgundy Wedding at The Carriage House

The bride and groom stand in front of a bright red classic car.
Photography: Stefanie McDonough | Venue: The Carriage House

Before Matthew and Lauren had their blush and burgundy wedding, their love story began in the fall of 2016.

On a Sunday morning in 2016, Matthew texted his college best friend, Ford, that he met the most beautiful girl. Ford instantly recognized Matthew’s love interest as his girlfriend’s sorority sister and quickly organized a get-together for the friends. Lauren and Matt talked for hours, discussing everything under the sun and quickly realizing how much they had in common. Lauren fell in love with Matthew’s honesty and ability to make her laugh, while Matthew loved Lauren’s zeal for life and ambition.

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Vintage Chic Wedding Styled Shoot at The Carriage House

Man leaning over a bench kissing a woman in a long white gown inside a white outdoor structure adorned with orange, red and blush colored blooming florals and greenery on the lawn of the Carriage in Conroe, Texas.
Photo: Amy Maddox Photography | Video: EP Films | Venue: The Carriage House | Invitations: Bering’s | Florals: Dream Bouquet | Rentals: Avalon Event Rentals | Live Painter: Rendered Moments | Cake: Marblelous Cakes | Dress: Parvani Vida | HMUA: Polished Makeup and Hair | Jewelry: I W Marks | Transportation: Monarch Limo

The age-old saying “something old and something new” doesn’t just have to apply to your bridal look! Why not incorporate it into your wedding day décor to inspire the vintage chic wedding of your dreams? This lovely styled shoot at The Carriage House does just that, and we can’t get enough! Amy Maddox Photography and EP Films captured all the delicate details of this shoot, and we’re elated to share it with you. Click here to read the rest of this post »

7 Must-See Wedding Venues in the Conroe Area

Bride and groom watching fireworks on outside patio of Madera Estates in Conroe, Texas
Photo: Ama by Aisha | Venue: Madera Estates

Just 40 miles north of Houston, Conroe, Texas, is surrounded by piney forest and the 22,000-acre Lake Conroe. Conroe is the perfect blend of starry nights and city lights, where relaxation meets adventure. And, in Conroe, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Stroll through the streets of downtown to shop the variety of stores and boutiques, and stop into one of many delightful breweries for lunch. Looking for a little more adventure? Conroe boasts many great hiking trails thanks to its forest surroundings, or enjoy a day on the water and rent a boat or paddleboard on the lake.

With so much to see and do, Conroe makes the perfect location for a destination wedding. Plus, in Conroe, there’s a wedding venue for every wedding style! From luxurious estates to rustic-chic barns, you’ll be pleasantly surprised that these seven stunning venues are so close to home.

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Elegant Barn Weddings At The Carriage House

houston conroe elegant barn weddings rustic venue chandeliers wood windows chapel
Venue: The Carriage House | Photo: C. Baron Photography
Elegant barn weddings await Houston brides and grooms at The Carriage House, located a short drive from Houston and just minutes from The Woodlands.

At this charming rustic-elegant Conroe venue, you’ll find a romantic country-chapel ceremony space, lined with windows to let in the abundant natural light, and accented with glittering crystal chandeliers.  Prefer the idea of outdoor “I do’s?” The Carriage House has got you covered, with a vine-entwined arbor for you two, and antique pews for your guests, all set upon a wooded backdrop that includes a pond and burbling fountain. The main event space, featuring 35-foot-high timber beam ceilings and brilliant crystal chandeliers, can accommodate up to 300 guests, for a celebration filled with relaxed elegance and true Texas hospitality.

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