{"id":15825,"date":"2015-05-14T16:02:18","date_gmt":"2015-05-14T21:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/houstonweddingblog.com\/?p=15825"},"modified":"2015-05-14T16:02:18","modified_gmt":"2015-05-14T21:02:18","slug":"rustic-southern-wedding-by-akil-bennett-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/rustic-southern-wedding-by-akil-bennett-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lindsey and her groom David wanted a rustic, yet elegant outdoor wedding that combined their Texan roots and laid-back style. \u201cI wanted candles and flowers, and lots of them,\u201d says Lindsey. \u201cI wanted a night that not only represented and honored David and I, but our families and friends as well,\u201d she adds. Soft lighting, wooden accents, hints of burlap and a soft color palette made Lindsey and David\u2019s vision of a night underneath-the-stars come to life. We fell in love with their wedding and are sure you will, too. Thanks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/wedding_photography\/akil_bennett_photography.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Akil Bennett<\/a> for the beautiful photos and congrats to the newlyweds!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15826\" title=\"Outdoor-Southern-Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0076.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0076.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0076-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15827\" title=\"White-Burlap-and-Navy-Wedding-Invitations\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0077.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0077.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0077-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15828\" title=\"Diamond-Wedding-Bands\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0078.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0078.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0078-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15829\" title=\"Rustic-Bridal-Bouquet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0079.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0079.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0079-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15839\" title=\"Groomsmen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0089.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0089.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0089-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15830\" title=\"Rustic-Decor-Wedding-Ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0080.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0080.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0080-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15840\" title=\"Flower-Girl-and-Ring-Bearer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0090.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0090.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0090-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15841\" title=\"Outdoor-Tent-Wedding-Ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0091.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0091.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0091-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15838\" title=\"Bride-and-Groom-with-Wedding-Party\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0088.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0088.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0088-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15837\" title=\"Bride-and-Groom-Holding-Umbrella\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0087.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0087.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0087-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15834\" title=\"Rustic-Guest-Book-Table\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0084.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0084.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0084-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15831\" title=\"Rustic-Wedding-Reception-Decor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0081.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0081.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0081-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15832\" title=\"Bride-and-Groom-Initials\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0082.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0082.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0082-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15833\" title=\"Gold-Charger-Plate\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0083.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0083.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0083-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15836\" title=\"Rustic-Floral-Wedding-Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0086.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0086.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0086-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15835\" title=\"Baseball-Inspired-Groom-Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0085.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography \" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0085.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0085-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15842\" title=\"Bride-and-Groom-Dancing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0092.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Southern Wedding by Akil Bennett Photography\" width=\"660\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0092.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0092-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2015-05-11_0092-300x300.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> ~ Venue: The Orchard at Caney Creek ~ Rings &amp; Jewelry: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/bridal_jewelry_houston\/zadok_jewelers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Zadok Jewelers<\/a> ~ Lighting: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_lighting_and_sound\/Bright_Star_Productions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Bright Star Productions<\/a> ~ Registry: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_gift_registry\/berings.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Bering&#8217;s <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lindsey and her groom David wanted a rustic, yet elegant outdoor wedding that combined their Texan roots and laid-back style. \u201cI wanted candles and flowers, and lots of them,\u201d says Lindsey. \u201cI wanted a night that not only represented and honored David and I, but our families and friends as well,\u201d she adds. 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