{"id":44649,"date":"2023-11-16T21:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T03:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/?p=44649"},"modified":"2024-10-24T13:55:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T18:55:53","slug":"vibrant-city-wedding-decorated-with-bright-florals-and-lush-greenery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/vibrant-city-wedding-decorated-with-bright-florals-and-lush-greenery\/","title":{"rendered":"A Vibrant City Wedding Decorated with Bright Florals and Lush Greenery"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_44666\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44666\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-44666 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-113.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and groom smile outside of Downtown Houston wedding venue, The Ballroom at Bayou Place.\" width=\"660\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-113.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-113-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Kati Hewitt Photography | Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/theballroomatbayouplace.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ballroom at Bayou Place<\/a> | Cakes: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cakesbygina.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cakes by Gina<\/a> | Florals: Kirksey Gregg Productions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like many modern romances, Nikki and Austin&#8217;s love story began online. But their instant connection sparked something special. The two bonded over shared values, interests, and a mutual love of golden retrievers.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>When it came time to propose, Austin devised a plan for both families to gather before a festive night at the Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo. Before leaving for the evening, Austin got down on one knee and proposed to Nikki. The bride says, &#8220;It was a perfect low-key, family-oriented proposal&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>After a sweet first look on August 5th, 2023, Nikki and Austin exchanged vows in a traditional church ceremony. The bride walked down the aisle in an elegant gown, while bridesmaids donned mix-and-match green dresses contrasting the pops of orange and yellow. The celebration continued at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/the-ballroom-at-bayou-place\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ballroom at Bayou Place<\/a>&nbsp;with a vibrant celebration decorated with a whimsical floral installation, blooming orange and yellow floral centerpieces and an abundance of warm candlelight. Creative details like a seating chart with personalized luggage tags and illustrated paper goods with the couple&#8217;s pup &#8220;Finn&#8221; made it uniquely &#8220;Nikki and Austin.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>After cutting into a decadent 3-tiered wedding cake by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/cakes-by-gina\/\">Cakes by Gina<\/a>, the couple danced the night away to their favorite tunes from Taylor Swift and The Killers. Nikki says,&nbsp;&#8220;It will forever be the best and most perfect weekend of our lives!&#8221;. Before a sparkler send-off, the bride and groom shared one last dance. Bride says, <span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&#8220;We were able to share a private last dance together, to reflect on all the love our guests showered us with and remember that this was the moment we were starting the rest of our lives together as husband and wife!&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Scroll on for the romantic moments from this Houston couple&#8217;s vibrant city wedding at The Ballroom at Bayou Place!<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations, Nikki + Austin!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44658 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-63.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful flatlay with a white and green invitation suite, a fan, wedding rings and florals. \" width=\"660\" height=\"764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-63.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-63-259x300.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44652 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-4.jpg\" alt=\"The bride smiling with her bridesmaids wearing orange and pink floral pajamas. \" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-4.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44657 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-62.jpg\" alt=\"Pink and green luggage tags that say &quot;and so the Adventure Begins...&quot; and &quot;and I Think to Myself what a Wonderful World...&quot;\" width=\"660\" height=\"921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-62.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-62-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44651 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-3.jpg\" alt=\"The bride posing with her white Labrador. \" width=\"660\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-3.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-3-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44650 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-2.jpg\" alt=\"The bride bouquet with orange, yellow and pink florals. \" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-2.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44674 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-172.jpg\" alt=\"The flower girls with flower crowns and embroidered straw baskets. \" width=\"660\" height=\"952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-172.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-172-208x300.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44664 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-98.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom kissing at the altar during their wedding ceremony. \" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-98.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-98-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44659 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-71.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom kissing with their wedding party smiling around them.\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-71.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-71-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44680 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-190.jpg\" alt=\"The specialty cocktail menu dedicated to their dog. \" width=\"660\" height=\"839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-190.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-190-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44678 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-184.jpg\" alt=\"A vibrant downtown wedding reception at the Ballroom at Bayou Place. \" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-184.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-184-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44675 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-180.jpg\" alt=\"Luggage tags as seat numbers.\" width=\"660\" height=\"964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-180.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-180-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44676 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-182.jpg\" alt=\"A black and white checkered dance floor with a orange, yellow and pink floral installation above it. \" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-182.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-182-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44668 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-128.jpg\" alt=\"Greenery, orange, yellow and pink table centerpieces. \" width=\"660\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-128.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-128-208x300.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44669 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-134.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom's first dance. \" width=\"660\" height=\"886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-134.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-134-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44671 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-146.jpg\" alt=\"A three-tier white cake with a replica of their dog peaking out and orange florals on each tier. \" width=\"660\" height=\"776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-146.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-146-255x300.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44683 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-200.jpg\" alt=\"The bride singing and dancing. \" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-200.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-200-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44682 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-197.jpg\" alt=\"Guests dancing under the large floral installation. \" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-197.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-197-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-202.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-202-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44686 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-213.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom kissing on the stairs at The Ballroom at Bayou Place with sparkers on either side of them.\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-213.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NikkiAustin_Kati-Hewitt-Photography_Ballroom-at-Bayou-Place_Kirksey-Gregg-Productions_Cakes-by-Gina-213-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>&#8220;A Vibrant City Wedding Decorated with Bright Florals and Lush Greenery&#8221; Spotlight WiH Partners- Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/the-ballroom-at-bayou-place\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ballroom at Bayou Place<\/a> | Cake: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/cakes-by-gina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cakes by Gina<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><em>Contributing Vendors- Photo: Kati Hewitt Photography \/ Kirksey Gregg Productions \/ Grace Bible Church \/ Laced with Grace Events \/ Justin Alexander \/ Royal Dukes Band \/ Embossed Graphics of Texas \/ Sunkissed and Madeup \/ Sam&#8217;s Limousine \/ Rocket Limo \/ The Essential Market<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like many modern romances, Nikki and Austin&#8217;s love story began online. But their instant connection sparked something special. The two bonded over shared values, interests, and a mutual love of golden retrievers. 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