A Shared Love for Disney Led to a Beautiful Wedding in Buffalo Bayou Park

The grooms smiling while they walk down the aisle with the skyline behind them at Buffalo Bayou Park. — Photo: Manuel Ayala Photography | Wedding Bands: Deutsch Fine Jewelry | Grooms’ Suite + Guest Accommodations: The Laura Hotel, Autograph Collection | Reception Venue: Brenner’s on the Bayou

Ben met Walker at a Montrose bar in June 2019 while on tour with a Broadway show. Bonding over their mutual love for Disney, they chatted until closing time and exchanged numbers. Ben invited Walker to see his performance in Aladdin, where Walker surprised Ben with a gorgeous bouquet. Ben’s three-week stay in Houston was filled with unforgettable dates.

Despite the long distance and Covid, their relationship flourished. In June 2022, they both planned secret proposals to each other while on a Disney cruise. During a sunset dinner on the cruise, Ben proposed with the ring presented with dessert. “Everything about this dinner was magical,” says Ben. A few days later, Walker proposed to Ben with a gold fortune cookie enclosing a sweet message on a beach with crystal blue water, soft sand, and clear skies above.

Before the big day, Walker and Ben had a welcome party at an authentic Mexican restaurant that set the mood for the weekend. The wedding day began with the grooms and the wedding party getting ready at The Laura Hotel, Autograph Collection. Ben and Walker exchanged vows at the Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park in an al fresco ceremony with white florals and the Houston skyline as their background. Both their mothers walked them down the aisle, and their fathers served as ring bearers, with rings from Deutsch Fine Jewelry. “It was such a beautiful and meaningful part of the ceremony when they stepped up to hand us the rings,” says Ben.

The celebration continued with a vibrant garden-themed reception at the Houston steakhouse, Brenner’s on the Bayou. Ben serenaded guests with a special original song. A special touch to the couple’s wedding day were tribute cards placed on each guests’ chairs, honoring the LGBTQ+ community that had come before them and made their wedding possible. LOVE WINS.

The groom's holding hands in front of Cuchara for their welcome party.

The groom's wedding rings from Deutsch Fine Jewelry surrounded by bright florals.

A flat lay of the invitation suite with gold, white and navy stationery.

The grooms' opening jewelry and drinking mimosas.

A groom holding hands with his mother before the wedding ceremony.

A groom hugging his dad before the wedding ceremony.

The grooms holding hands on the grand staircase at The Laura Hotel.

The grooms holding hands with their bridesmaids.

The ceremony space decorated with white florals and greenery with the Houston skyline in the background of Buffalo Bayou Park.

White florals and greenery decorating the ceremony space.

A sign on the guest chair honoring the LGBTQ+ couples that came before them.

Ben walking down the aisle with his mother.

Walker hugging his mom before stepping onto the altar.

The grooms holding hands at the altar with the bridesmaids on either side.

Walker wiping a tear at the altar as Ben reads his vows.

The grooms cheering as they walk back down the aisle with sunglasses on in Buffalo Bayou Park.

Walker dipping Ben with white rose petals being thrown at them.

Couches, chairs, lamps and florals decorating the outdoor reception space.

A floral centerpieces with yellow, pink, purple and red florals.

A tented reception space at Brenner's on the Bayou with a black and white dance floor and colorful florals and a the wedding entertainment getting ready.

Three-tier wedding cake with a blue and gold design, a piano as the cake topper and bright florals garnished on the side.

A neon sign that says "Fly me to the moon"

The groom's hugging during their first dance.

Ben and Walker cheering during the reception wearing heart-shaped sunglasses.

Walker lifting Ben during their first dance.

The grooms doing their grand exit with guests holding glow sticks.

“A Shared Love for Disney Led to a Beautiful Wedding in Buffalo Bayou Park” Spotlight WiH Partners- Wedding Bands: Deutsch Fine Jewelry | Grooms’ Suite + Guest Accommodations: The Laura Hotel, Autograph Collection | Reception Venue: Brenner’s on the Bayou

Contributing Vendors- Photo: Manuel Ayala Photography / The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park / Cuchara / The Events Company / The Chocolate Llama Cake Company / Connaisseur Paris / Linda’s Couture Alterations / Christian Louboutin / Toast Weddings / Divisi Strings / Avondale Entertainment / The Drywater Band / Atelier Du Papier / Karr Limousine / Blush and Company / R&R Jewelers / David Yurman

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