{"id":35417,"date":"2021-11-04T20:00:10","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T01:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/?p=35417"},"modified":"2024-10-28T13:14:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T18:14:53","slug":"a-sentimental-wedding-complete-with-a-furry-friend-and-fragrant-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/a-sentimental-wedding-complete-with-a-furry-friend-and-fragrant-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"Sentimental Wedding Complete With A Furry Friend + Blooming Florals"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_35438\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35438\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-35438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0061.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom stand in front of an antique french gazebo decorated with blush florals and greenery, with their pet miniature Goldendoodle, for their romantic al fresco wedding ceremony in Dripping Springs, Texas at wedding venue, Ma Maison.\" width=\"660\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0061.jpg 3921w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0061-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0061-768x1050.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0061-749x1024.jpg 749w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/annakayphotography.net\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anna Kay Photography<\/a> | Cake: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweettreetsbakery.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet Treets Bakery&nbsp;<\/a>| Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/themamaison.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ma Maison<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>It only took one date for Raleisha to know Matthew was &#8220;the one&#8221;. In a loud atmosphere, she could barely hear him and went back and forth in her head on whether she should leave or tell him the truth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Since I just started to get to know him, I did not fully disclose that I am hearing impaired and wear bilateral hearing aids. I remember thinking to myself&#8230; &#8220;should I just pretend I have an emergency and leave&#8230;or should I man up and tell him about my condition?&#8221; says Raleisha.<\/p>\n<p>She eventually decided to tell Matthew, and he immediately said, &#8220;Oh, so that&#8217;s why you&#8217;re not laughing at my corny jokes!&#8221; Later, Matthew shared that he had a deaf family member, and he was fluent in sign language.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I did not know how to sign, but he was so patient with me&#8230; From that moment on, I knew I had found my person,&#8221; says Raleisha.<\/p>\n<p>On February 28, 2021, Raleisha and Matthew pledged their love at&nbsp;<a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/ma-maison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ma Maison<\/a>, a luxury hill country venue with European flair. The couple had a sweet alfresco ceremony at the venue&#8217;s antique french gazebo surrounded by blooming blush florals. Tears streamed down Matthew&#8217;s face as Raleisha walked down the aisle. The couple decided to skip the first look precisely because they wanted that special moment at the ceremony to be intimate and unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our photographer and videographer captured this moment so beautifully that this memory will be so treasured by us forever. It was like at this moment, no one else mattered, and it was just the two of us. It was such a beautiful and special moment,&#8221; says Raleisha.<\/p>\n<p>The couple&#8217;s beloved Goldendoodle, Mika, participated in the lovely ceremony, donning a mini-garland complete with coordinating blooms and fresh greenery.<\/p>\n<p>Later at the indoor reception, the couple enjoyed a decadent 3 tier blush ombre cake by&nbsp;<a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/sweet-treets-bakery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet Treets Bakery<\/a>, with fragrant pink florals. After a romantic evening reception, the couple made their grand exit through an arch of dazzling sparklers held by their guests.<\/p>\n<p>Keep scrolling to see more from this fanciful and sentimental wedding, elegantly captured by&nbsp;<a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/annakayphotography.net\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anna Kay Photography<\/a>. Congrats, Raleisha + Matthew!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0044.jpg\" alt=\"A romantic flat lay of the bride and groom's invitations for their sentimental wedding ceremony\" width=\"660\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0044.jpg 3943w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0044-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0044-768x880.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0044-894x1024.jpg 894w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0071.jpg\" alt=\"Teardrop earrings placed on a fresh floral stem atop a white surface at a sentimental wedding in the Texas hill country photographed by Anna Kay Photography.\" width=\"660\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0071.jpg 3730w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0071-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0071-768x799.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0071-985x1024.jpg 985w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0071-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0048.jpg\" alt=\"Bride in a lace robe sitting by a window reading her vows with her pet dog at her feet before her wedding ceremony at Ma Maison wedding venue in Dripping Springs, Texas. \" width=\"660\" height=\"1025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0048.jpg 3633w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0048-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0048-768x1193.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0048-659x1024.jpg 659w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0047.jpg\" alt=\"An up close photo of the groom's boutonni\u00e8re before the al fresco wedding ceremony.\" width=\"660\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0047.jpg 4410w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0047-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0047-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0047-1024x703.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0049.jpg\" alt=\"The sentimental wedding ceremony is all set up for the guests.\" width=\"660\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0049.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0049-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0049-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0049-1024x748.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0045.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of the groom, who is fluent in sign language, is ready to see his bride at their romantic al fresco winter wedding ceremony.\" width=\"660\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0045.jpg 2524w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0045-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0045-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0045-769x1024.jpg 769w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0050.jpg\" alt=\"Sage green antique french gazebo decorated with blush garden roses and greenery for an outdoor wedding ceremony in the Texas hill country. \" width=\"660\" height=\"954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0050.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0050-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0050-768x1111.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0050-708x1024.jpg 708w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0059.jpg\" alt=\"Bridesmaid in an off-the-shoulder rose gold sequin gown holding a blush, purple and ivory floral bouquet at a wedding ceremony in Dripping Springs, Texas. \" width=\"660\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0059.jpg 3841w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0059-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0059-768x908.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0059-866x1024.jpg 866w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0053.jpg\" alt=\"Bride walking in between her mother and father at her outdoor wedding ceremony in the Texas hill country. \" width=\"660\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0053.jpg 4084w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0053-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0053-768x866.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0053-908x1024.jpg 908w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0054-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bridesmaids holding purple, blush and ivory bouquets at an alfresco wedding ceremony at Texas Hill Country wedding venue, Ma Maison. \" width=\"660\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0054-1.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0054-1-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0054-1-768x658.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0054-1-1024x877.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0055.jpg\" alt=\"A miniature Goldendoodle wearing a greenery and floral garland at an outdoor wedding ceremony photographed by Anna Kay Photography.\" width=\"660\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0055.jpg 3086w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0055-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0055-768x1001.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0055-785x1024.jpg 785w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0056.jpg\" alt=\"Bride, wearing long white veil and off the shoulder gown, and groom, in white tuxedo jacket and black pants,  kissing after an outdoor wedding ceremony at a hill country wedding venue. \" width=\"660\" height=\"951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0056.jpg 3551w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0056-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0056-768x1107.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0056-711x1024.jpg 711w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0063.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom smile at each other while their wedding party is behind them.\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0063.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0063-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0063-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0063-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Anna-Kay-Photography-Gaither7-Austin-Wedding-Photography-378.jpg\" alt=\"Bride holding bouquet surrounded seven bridesmaids in monochromatic pink, rust and gold dresses in front of an antique french gazebo at hill country wedding venue, Ma Maison.\" width=\"660\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Anna-Kay-Photography-Gaither7-Austin-Wedding-Photography-378.jpg 3980w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Anna-Kay-Photography-Gaither7-Austin-Wedding-Photography-378-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Anna-Kay-Photography-Gaither7-Austin-Wedding-Photography-378-768x874.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Anna-Kay-Photography-Gaither7-Austin-Wedding-Photography-378-900x1024.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0065.jpg\" alt=\"Bride holding fresh bouquet of pink, cream and white florals in front of an antique french gazebo at her outdoor wedding ceremony in Dripping Springs, Texas. \" width=\"660\" height=\"742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0065.jpg 3748w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0065-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0065-768x864.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0065-910x1024.jpg 910w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0064.jpg\" alt=\"Food being served at the cocktail hour before the reception begins.\" width=\"660\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0064.jpg 3159w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0064-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0064-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0064-1024x718.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0052.jpg\" alt=\"Table setting with gold chargers, pink napkins, pink glassware and fresh florals at a Texas hill country wedding reception at wedding venue,Ma Maison.\" width=\"660\" height=\"472\" 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tier cake by Sweet Treets Bakery atop a round table surrounded by fresh pink roses at a Texas hill country wedding reception. \" width=\"660\" height=\"884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0067.jpg 3811w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0067-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0067-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/RaleishaMatthew_AnnaKayPhotography_SweetTreetsBakery20210228_0067-764x1024.jpg 764w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35506\" 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