{"id":14886,"date":"2015-02-06T06:00:23","date_gmt":"2015-02-06T12:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/houstonweddingblog.com\/?p=14886"},"modified":"2015-03-31T10:48:34","modified_gmt":"2015-03-31T15:48:34","slug":"classic-sparkling-black-white-wedding-at-the-crystal-ballroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/classic-sparkling-black-white-wedding-at-the-crystal-ballroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic, Sparkling Black &#038; White Wedding at the Crystal Ballroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>WEDDINGS IN HOUSTON<\/em> Spring 2015 | Real Wedding Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Anita &amp; Johnny ~ March 22, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes a pickup line is more than a pickup line\u2014sometimes it\u2019s the beginning of <em>forever<\/em>. At a sports bar where each of them happened to be celebrating with friends, Anita stole a glance at Johnny, who worked up the nerve to approach her. \u201cThe bartender told me you ordered a real man,\u201d he grinned at her. \u201cThe fun and laughter hasn&#8217;t stopped since,\u201d Anita says. Four years later, Johnny surprised Anita with a December Disneyland proposal, complete with fireworks and faux snow; 15 months after that, the pair wed in sensational style at the <a title=\"Crystal Ballroom at the Rice\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_ceremony_receptions_locations\/Crystal_Ballroom_at_the_Rice.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Crystal Ballroom at The Rice<\/a>, surrounded by vibrant jewel tones, candlelight, brilliant crystal sparkle, and 150 of their most beloved friends and family members. Which we love. But what we love even <em>more<\/em> about this spectacular Houston wedding is that groom Johnny was the one who shared it with us\u2014and in doing so, shared, with us, and all of you, his love story with the love of his life, Anita. Which we really, really, <em>really<\/em> love.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14894\" title=\"Little-Girl-Looking-at-Wedding-Dress\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0053.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Black &amp; White Crystal Ballroom at The Rice Wedding\" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0053.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0053-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14897\" title=\"Diamond-Ring-Silver-Glitter-Christian-Louboutin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0050.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Black &amp; White Crystal Ballroom at The Rice Wedding \" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0050.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0050-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14893\" title=\"Pink-Purple-and-Ivory-Bridal-Bouquet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0054.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Black &amp; White Crystal Ballroom at The Rice Wedding \" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0054.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0054-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14895\" title=\"Bridal-Party-Drinking-Champagne\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0052.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Black &amp; White Crystal Ballroom at The Rice Wedding \" width=\"660\" height=\"882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0052.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0052-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14896\" title=\"Gift-From-Bride-to-Groom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0051.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Black &amp; White Crystal Ballroom at The Rice Wedding \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0051.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0051-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14887\" title=\"Groom-with-Groomsmen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0060.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Black &amp; White Crystal Ballroom at The Rice Wedding \" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0060.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0060-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14899\" title=\"Groom-Kissing-Bride's-Forehead\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0048.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Black &amp; White Crystal Ballroom at The Rice Wedding \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0048.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-20_0048-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photos: The Silhouette Studio ~ Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_ceremony_receptions_locations\/Crystal_Ballroom_at_the_Rice.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Crystal Ballroom at The Rice<\/a> ~ Flowers &amp; Decor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_linens_decor_rentals\/flora_and_eventi.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Flora &amp; Eventi<\/a> ~ Cake: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_cakes_and_desserts\/who_made_the_cake.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Who Made The Cake!<\/a> ~ Catering: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/wedding_caterers\/sambuca_catering.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sambuca Catering<\/a> ~ Entertainment:<a title=\"LG Entertainment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_ligting_and_sound\/lg_entertainment.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"> LG Entertainment <\/a>~ Honeymoon: Turks &amp; Caicos<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WEDDINGS IN HOUSTON Spring 2015 | Real Wedding Feature Anita &amp; Johnny ~ March 22, 2014 Sometimes a pickup line is more than a pickup line\u2014sometimes it\u2019s the beginning of forever. 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