{"id":36928,"date":"2022-03-24T18:30:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T23:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/?p=36928"},"modified":"2024-10-28T11:04:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T16:04:34","slug":"long-awaited-reception-at-luxe-nyc-inspired-wedding-venue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/long-awaited-reception-at-luxe-nyc-inspired-wedding-venue\/","title":{"rendered":"Long-Awaited Reception at Luxe NYC-Inspired Wedding Venue"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_36942\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36942\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-36942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2311.jpg\" alt=\"Bride, holding dusty pink and orange bouquet, kisses her new husband at an intimate backyard wedding ceremony photographed by Ama by Aisha. \" width=\"660\" height=\"877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2311.jpg 4055w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2311-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2311-768x1021.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2311-771x1024.jpg 771w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/amabyaisha.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=weddingsinhouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ama by Aisha<\/a> | Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astorianevents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Astorian<\/a> | Entertainment: <a href=\"https:\/\/dannyrayatlanticstreetband.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Danny Ray &amp; The Atlantic Street Band <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Jessica and Carter first met while attending a business leadership program at Texas A&amp;M University. Over time, the pair grew closer, and when Carter returned to campus the following semester, he asked Jessica out on their first date.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>After multiple moves, significant career changes and enduring the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey together, Carter asked Jessica to be his wife. Before taking Jessica to a celebratory birthday dinner, Carter suggested stopping by a local art gallery. To Jessica&#8217;s surprise, Carter had carefully arranged photographs on the gallery wall of special moments between the two. The very last frame was a picture of Jessica&#8217;s best friends holding a sign which read, &#8220;SAY YES!&#8221;. The bride says, &#8220;Finally I realized what was happening and turned to Carter, who was down on one knee. He asked me to marry him and placed the most beautiful ring I&#8217;d ever seen on my finger!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Due to the challenges of Covid-19, the couple opted for an intimate backyard ceremony with family and friends. A year later, on October 15th, 2021, the couple celebrated their nuptials with a wedding reception at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/the-astorian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Astorian<\/a>, a modern NYC-inspired wedding venue with stunning views of the Houston skyline. The bride says, &#8220;After celebrating not once, but twice, we can look back and see that we truly did have the best of both worlds and are so grateful that we were able to have both celebrations. They were the most magical days of our lives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Keep scrolling to see more from their intimate backyard ceremony and reception at The Astorian, expertly captured by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/ama-photography-cinema\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ama by Aisha<\/a>. Congratulations, Jessica + Carter! We wish you all the very best!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2233.jpg\" alt=\"Diamond wedding band, oval wedding ring and gold wedding band sit atop a leather couch at a real wedding at wedding venue, The Astorian. \" width=\"660\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2233.jpg 2514w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2233-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2233-768x973.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2233-808x1024.jpg 808w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2297.jpg\" alt=\"A bride holds her train and walks outside with her bridal bouquet in her other hand.\" width=\"660\" height=\"949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2297.jpg 2932w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2297-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2297-768x1104.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2297-712x1024.jpg 712w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37074 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2302-e1647970123621.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and groom hold hands while they read their wedding vows to each other at an intimate wedding ceremony in autumn. \" width=\"660\" height=\"704\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2305.jpg\" alt=\"A groom sees his bride walk down the aisle at their backyard wedding ceremony in Houston, TX.\" width=\"660\" height=\"986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2305.jpg 3327w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2305-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2305-768x1147.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2305-686x1024.jpg 686w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2306.jpg\" alt=\"A bride smiles while walking down the aisle with her dad by her side.\" width=\"660\" height=\"890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2306.jpg 2987w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2306-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2306-768x1035.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2306-760x1024.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37060 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2319-1-e1647966179143.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and groom look at each other while holding sparklers at the end of their ceremony at a private home in Houston.\" width=\"660\" height=\"955\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2232.jpg\" alt=\"A gold-engraved wedding invitation with fall leaves surrounding it and engagement rings on one side.\" width=\"660\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2232.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2232-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2232-768x984.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2232-799x1024.jpg 799w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2230.jpg\" alt=\"A bride fixes her dress that is hanging for her to put on in the bridal suite of The Astorian.\" width=\"660\" height=\"1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2230.jpg 3736w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2230-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2230-768x1167.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2230-674x1024.jpg 674w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2226.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful fall Dahlias in a bridal bouquet.\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2226.jpg 5844w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2226-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2226-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2226-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2254.jpg\" alt=\"Round banquet tables with ivory linens topped with lit candles and small floral bouquets inside of the ballroom at The Astorian wedding venue.\" width=\"660\" height=\"917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2254.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2254-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2254-768x1067.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2254-737x1024.jpg 737w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37076 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Blog_JessicaCarterRW_AmabyAisha_TheAstorian_DannyRay.jpeg\" alt=\"Bride leans on railing while her husband in a black suit and glasses sits on the stairs during their wedding reception at Houston wedding venue, The Astorian. \" width=\"660\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Blog_JessicaCarterRW_AmabyAisha_TheAstorian_DannyRay.jpeg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Blog_JessicaCarterRW_AmabyAisha_TheAstorian_DannyRay-296x300.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Blog_JessicaCarterRW_AmabyAisha_TheAstorian_DannyRay-32x32.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Blog_JessicaCarterRW_AmabyAisha_TheAstorian_DannyRay-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Blog_JessicaCarterRW_AmabyAisha_TheAstorian_DannyRay-64x64.jpeg 64w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Blog_JessicaCarterRW_AmabyAisha_TheAstorian_DannyRay-96x96.jpeg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37061 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2245-e1647966403155.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and groom dance in front of a large half circle window inside industrial chic wedding venue, The Astorian, in Houston, Texas.\" width=\"660\" height=\"748\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2246.jpg\" alt=\"A bride stands by a historic clock in The Astorian while holding her bridal bouquet.\" width=\"660\" height=\"916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2246.jpg 3250w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2246-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2246-768x1066.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2246-738x1024.jpg 738w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2257.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding guests mingle at a wedding reception at The Astorian in Houston, TX.\" width=\"660\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2257.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2257-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2257-768x588.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2257-1024x784.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2261.jpg\" alt=\"Danny Ray of Danny Ray and The Atlantic Street Band sings with a microphone next to a female singer and a male bass player at a fall wedding at The Astorian in Houston, Texas. \" width=\"660\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2261.jpg 4267w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2261-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2261-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2261-1024x771.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36963\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2267.jpg\" alt=\"Bride in white silk slip dress and cowboy hat dances at her wedding reception inside Houston wedding venue, The Astorian. \" width=\"660\" height=\"874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2267.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2267-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2267-768x1016.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2267-774x1024.jpg 774w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36961\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2294.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and groom kiss during a sparkler send-off after their wedding at The Astorian in Houston, Texas.\" width=\"660\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2294.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2294-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2294-768x1001.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jessica-Carter_Ama-By-Aisha_The-Astorian_Danny-Ray20211201_2294-786x1024.jpg 786w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>&#8220;Long-Awaited Reception at Luxe NYC-Inspired Wedding Venue&#8221; Spotlight Weddings in Houston Vendors:<\/strong> Photography: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/ama-photography-cinema\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ama by Aisha<\/a> | Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/the-astorian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Astorian<\/a> | Entertainment: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/danny-ray-and-the-acoustic-production\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Danny Ray and the Acoustic Production<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW31093121 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31093121 BCX0\">Contributors: Belle Events \/ Fabulous Beginnings by Delcina &amp; Co. \/ Secret Floral Garden \/ JES Designs \/ City View Catering \/ Churrascos Catering \/ Mental <\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW31093121 BCX0\">Bakedown<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31093121 BCX0\"> \/ Take the Cake \/ Brickhouse Bridal \/ House of Hugh \/ Faceforward \/ Pink Palette Artists<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW31093121 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jessica and Carter first met while attending a business leadership program at Texas A&amp;M University. Over time, the pair grew closer, and when Carter returned to campus the following semester, he asked Jessica out on their first date. 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