{"id":14696,"date":"2015-05-01T13:30:23","date_gmt":"2015-05-01T18:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/houstonweddingblog.com\/?p=14696"},"modified":"2015-04-27T10:20:54","modified_gmt":"2015-04-27T15:20:54","slug":"coral-and-blue-wedding-at-chateau-polonez-by-akil-bennett-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/coral-and-blue-wedding-at-chateau-polonez-by-akil-bennett-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Coral and Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>WEDDINGS IN HOUSTON<\/em> Spring 2015 | Real Wedding Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Julie &amp; Justin ~ April 25, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While European-themed Chateau Polonez was the site of their spring wedding, it was the allure of the islands that served as inspiration for Julie and Justin\u2019s memorable celebration. The couple, who became engaged in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, and would eventually honeymoon in French Polynesia, infused their special day with \u201cbeachy\u201d elements, from a blue-and-coral palette to sand-rock-and-starfish candle displays, to guest tables named for famed island destinations. Did the newlyweds sail off into the sunset? Not exactly. But after hours of dancing and dining with those they loved most, they did drive off in a 1965 Rolls-Royce the groom had always coveted. \u201cWe had such a wonderful time,\u201d the bride says, \u201cand were so thankful to have our family and loved ones there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14714\" title=\"Exterior-of-Chateau-Polonez\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0014.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0014.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0014-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14713\" title=\"Justin-Alexander-Bridal-Gown-and-Blue-Badgley-Mishcka-Heels\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0015.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0015.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0015-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14712\" title=\"Teal-Bridesmaid-Dresses\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0016.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"1871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0016.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0016-361x1024.jpg 361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14711\" title=\"Coral-Peach-and-Fresh-Greens-Bridal-Bouquet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0017.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0017.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0017-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14710\" title=\"Gray-Groomsmen-Suits\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0018.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0018.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0018-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14709\" title=\"Chateau-Polonez-Wedding-Ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0019.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0019.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0019-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14708\" title=\"Chateau-Polonez-Wedding-Ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0020.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0020.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0020-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0020-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14701\" title=\"Diamond-Wedding-Ring\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0027.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0027.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0027-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14707\" title=\"Groom-Kissing-Bride\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0021.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0021.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0021-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14706\" title=\"Bride-and-Groom-Kissing-Underneeth-Trees\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0022.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0022.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0022-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14705\" title=\"Beautiful-Outdoor-Photos-of-Bride-and-Groom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0023.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0023.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0023-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14704\" title=\"Coral-and-Blue-Tablescape\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0024.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0024.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0024-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14702\" title=\"Coral-Tablescape-For-Wedding-Reception\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0026.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0026.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0026-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14703\" title=\"White-Coral-and-Blue-Wedding-Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0025.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0025.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0025-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14699\" title=\"Bride-and-Groom-Cutting-the-Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0029.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0029.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0029-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14700\" title=\"Bride-and-Groom-First-Dance\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0028.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0028.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0028-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14698\" title=\"Bride-and-Groom-Dancing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0030.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"1430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0030.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0030-138x300.jpg 138w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0030-472x1024.jpg 472w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14697\" title=\"Guests-Holding-Sparklers-While-Bride-and-Groom-Exit-Reception\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0031.jpg\" alt=\"Coral &amp; Blue Wedding at Chateau Polonez by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0031.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-16_0031-300x200.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> ~ Wedding Dress: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_bridal_gowns\/Brickhouse_Bridal.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Brickhouse Bridal<\/a> ~ M.O.B. Dress: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_attire\/t_carolyn_fashions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">T. Carolyn Fashions<\/a> ~ Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_ceremony_receptions_locations\/Chateau_Polonez.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Chateau Polonez<\/a> ~ Officiant: Minister Lynn Turner from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_minister_clergy\/Weddings_Performed.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Weddings Performed<\/a> ~ Honeymoon: Tahiti &amp; Moorea<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WEDDINGS IN HOUSTON Spring 2015 | Real Wedding Feature Julie &amp; Justin ~ April 25, 2014 While European-themed Chateau Polonez was the site of their spring wedding, it was the allure of the islands that served as inspiration for Julie and Justin\u2019s memorable celebration. 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