{"id":13319,"date":"2014-11-12T16:42:26","date_gmt":"2014-11-12T22:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/houstonweddingblog.com\/?p=13319"},"modified":"2014-11-18T12:36:09","modified_gmt":"2014-11-18T18:36:09","slug":"cream-champagne-gold-bronze-wedding-at-the-parador-by-akil-bennett-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/cream-champagne-gold-bronze-wedding-at-the-parador-by-akil-bennett-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Cream, Champagne, Gold &#038; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWe wanted our day to reflect a coming together and honoring of those we love, so the winter season seemed like the perfect time for our celebration. I never could have imagined just how beautiful the evening would be, and my initial entry into the ballroom brought me to tears. The intimate lighting of hundreds of candles, the warmth of white lights on fir trees, the live jazz band playing classic tunes in the background, and being surrounded by the faces of those we hold closest to our hearts made it feel like an evening of coming home,&#8221; says Houston bride Ashley. The European-style gardens and elegant simplicity of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_ceremony_receptions_locations\/The_Parador.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">The Parador<\/a> made it the perfect venue for the couple, who brought in subtle design elements in a soft, romantic color palette of cream, champagne, gold and bronze. Please excuse us while we swoon over the gorgeous photos of this beautiful wedding by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/wedding_photography\/akil_bennett_photography.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Akil Bennett Photography<\/a>. We promise you will, too. Congrats to the lovely couple!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13321\" title=\"Bridal-Gown\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0025.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0025-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13322\" title=\"Red-Ballet-Flats-Lace-Feather-Garter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0026.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0026.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0026-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13320\" title=\"Beautiful-Bridal-Portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0024.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0024.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0024-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13332\" title=\"Dark-Gray-Grooms-Suit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0036.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0036.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0036-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0028.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13324\" title=\"Classic-Black-and-White-Wedding-Invitations\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0028.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0028.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0028-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13325\" title=\"Garden-Wedding-Ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0029.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0029.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0029-265x300.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13335\" title=\"Outdoor-Garden-Wedding-Ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0039.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0039.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0039-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0039-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13333\" title=\"Bride-and-Groom-Outdoor-Photos\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0037.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0037.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0037-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13326\" title=\"Houston-Wedding-Venue-The-Parador\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0030.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0030.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0030-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13331\" title=\"Gold-and-Diamond-Wedding-Rings\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0035.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0035.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0035-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13328\" title=\"Vintage-Escort-Card-Table\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0032.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0032.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0032-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13329\" title=\"Gold-and-Ivory-Wedding-Decor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0033.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0033.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0033-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13330\" title=\"White-Tiered-Buttercream-Wedding-Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0034.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0034.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0034-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13336\" title=\"Bride-and-Groom-Cutting-Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0040.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0040.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0040-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13337\" title=\"Bride-and-Groom-Exiting-Reception\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0041.jpg\" alt=\"Cream, Champagne, Gold &amp; Bronze Wedding at The Parador by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0041.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/2014-07-29_0041-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/wedding_photography\/akil_bennett_photography.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Akil Bennett Photography<\/a> ~ Flowers: Cornelius Florist Northwest ~ Cake: Nutmeg &amp; Co. ~ Decor &amp; Rentals: Jacquelyn Nicole Weddings ~ Wedding Gown: Alfred Angelo ~ MOB Dress: David&#8217;s Bridal ~ Wedding Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_ceremony_receptions_locations\/The_Parador.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">The Parador<\/a> ~ Lighting &amp; Entertainment: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_music_entertainment\/dju_productions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">DJU Productions <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWe wanted our day to reflect a coming together and honoring of those we love, so the winter season seemed like the perfect time for our celebration. 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