{"id":47296,"date":"2024-05-22T10:34:47","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T15:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/?p=47296"},"modified":"2024-10-23T15:20:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T20:20:14","slug":"white-and-champagne-ballroom-reception-at-the-c-baldwin-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/white-and-champagne-ballroom-reception-at-the-c-baldwin-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"A Glam White and Champagne Ballroom Reception at the C. Baldwin Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_47318\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47318\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-47318 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-54.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and groom smiling at the C. Baldwin Hotel. \" width=\"660\" height=\"814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-54.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-54-243x300.jpg 243w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47318\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Carhart Photography | Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbaldwinhotel.com\/?WT_mc_id=zlada0ww1xx2psh3ggl4amphtbrd5dkt6multibr7_153682779_1003528&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton<\/a> | Groom&#8217;s Band: <a href=\"https:\/\/zadok.com\/bridal-shop\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zadok Jewelers<\/a> | Wedding Entertainment: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dannyrayatlanticstreetband.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Danny Ray and the Atlantic Street Band<\/a> | Cake: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.susiescakes.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Susie&#8217;s Cakes<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;We met in the only way modern-day romances start these days&#8230;Hinge,&#8221; the bride says. She and Michael instantly clicked over video chat at the start of quarantine in March, 2020. &#8220;We spent the next year truly getting to spend time getting to know each other without any distractions of the outside world,&#8221; the bride says.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For their anniversary, Michael surprised Lauren by proposing at a bar with their song playing. The bride says, &#8220;Little did I know, Michael had been planning our engagement for over five months and had planned a surprise engagement party with 100 of our closest friends and family members.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On July 1, 2023, the couple wed at St. George\u2019s Orthodox Church, with a reception at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/CBaldwinCurioCollectionbyHilton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton<\/a>, in a glam white and champagne ballroom. On their wedding day, Michael surprised Lauren with an adorable gift: a mini golden doodle puppy named Gelato! For the ceremony, Lauren dazzled in a tulle wedding gown and sparkling diamonds. In a touching tribute, Michael wore his late grandfather&#8217;s wedding band, restored and engraved by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/zadok-jewelers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zadok Jewelers<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/danny-ray-and-the-atlantic-street-band\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Danny Ray and the Atlantic Street Band<\/a> had the crowd on the dance floor at the lively reception. A decadent six-tier cake by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/susies-cakes-confections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Susie&#8217;s Cakes<\/a> wowed guests as they danced the night away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The next day, the group enjoyed a farewell Fiesta brunch before jetting off to a &#8220;buddy moon&#8221; in Mexico with friends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Continue scrolling to see more of this luxurious white and champagne ballroom reception.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers, Lauren and Michael!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47322 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band.jpg\" alt=\"A white, champagne and light blue invitation suite. \" width=\"660\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47324 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ZadokJewelers_LaurenMichaelRW_CBaldwinHotel.jpg\" alt=\"Three wedding bands stacked together on flower petals. \" width=\"660\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ZadokJewelers_LaurenMichaelRW_CBaldwinHotel.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ZadokJewelers_LaurenMichaelRW_CBaldwinHotel-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47298 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/BrideHoldingDogTag_LaurenMichael_CBaldwinHotel-1.jpg\" alt=\"The bride holding up a black bone name tag reading &quot;Gelato&quot;.\" width=\"660\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/BrideHoldingDogTag_LaurenMichael_CBaldwinHotel-1.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/BrideHoldingDogTag_LaurenMichael_CBaldwinHotel-1-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47300 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CufflinkDetailGroom_CarhartPhotography_CBaldwinHotel.jpg\" alt=\"The groom's cufflink with a photo of a man carrying a baby. \" width=\"660\" height=\"882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CufflinkDetailGroom_CarhartPhotography_CBaldwinHotel.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CufflinkDetailGroom_CarhartPhotography_CBaldwinHotel-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47303 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-6.jpg\" alt=\"The bride's mother buttoning the back of the bride's gown. \" width=\"660\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-6.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-6-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47297 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/BrideGifttoMom_LaurenMichaelRW_CarhartPhoto_CBaldwinHotel.jpg\" alt=\"The bride's mother holding a handkerchief reading &quot;Forever your baby girl. Love always, Lauren&quot;\" width=\"660\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/BrideGifttoMom_LaurenMichaelRW_CarhartPhoto_CBaldwinHotel.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/BrideGifttoMom_LaurenMichaelRW_CarhartPhoto_CBaldwinHotel-219x300.jpg 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47304 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-10.jpg\" alt=\"The bride posing with nine bridesmaids in champagne-colored dresses holding white bouquets.\" width=\"660\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-10.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-10-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47305 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-11.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and bridesmaid bouquets holding white floral bouquets with baby's breath.\" width=\"660\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-11.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-11-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-14.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and her father walking down the aisle in a church. \" width=\"660\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-14.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-14-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47323 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_Ceremony.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom kissing at the altar. \" width=\"660\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_Ceremony.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_Ceremony-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ceremony_LaurenMichaelRW_CarhartPhotography.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom kissing in the middle of the aisle at the church. \" width=\"660\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ceremony_LaurenMichaelRW_CarhartPhotography.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ceremony_LaurenMichaelRW_CarhartPhotography-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47309 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-28.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom holding hands in front of The C. Baldwin Hotel. \" width=\"660\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-28.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-28-237x300.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47311 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-34.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom standing on the spiral staircase overlooking the bar of the C Baldwin Hotel. \" width=\"660\" height=\"869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-34.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-34-228x300.jpg 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47317 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-52.jpg\" alt=\"A painting of high heels and 5 gold racks holding champagne.\" width=\"660\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-52.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-52-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47316 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-51.jpg\" alt=\"Champagne with a name tag and table number on the rim.\" width=\"660\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-51.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-51-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47314 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-45.jpg\" alt=\"The ballroom of the C Baldwin Hotel decorated with white and champagne decor. \" width=\"660\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-45.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-45-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47315 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-46.jpg\" alt=\"A reception with white floral centerpieces with baby's breath, hydrangeas and roses and floating candles. \" width=\"660\" height=\"895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-46.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-46-221x300.jpg 221w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47313 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-44.jpg\" alt=\"Long reception table with gold chairs, white linens and large white floral centerpieces. \" width=\"660\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-44.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-44-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47312 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-42.jpg\" alt=\"A white wedding cake with acrylic separators in between tiers and decorated with baby's breath. \" width=\"660\" height=\"842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-42.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-42-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47308 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-21.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom kissing on the white and gold dance floor. \" width=\"660\" height=\"911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-21.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-21-217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DannyRayandAtlanticStreetBand_Reception_CBalwinHotel_LaurenMichaelRW.jpg\" alt=\"The guests dancing while Danny Ray and the Atlantic Street Band performs. \" width=\"660\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DannyRayandAtlanticStreetBand_Reception_CBalwinHotel_LaurenMichaelRW.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DannyRayandAtlanticStreetBand_Reception_CBalwinHotel_LaurenMichaelRW-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47320 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-58.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom cheering surrounded by their guests while gold confetti falls from the ceiling. \" width=\"660\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-58.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-58-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47321 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-59.jpg\" alt=\"The bride ans groom laying on the white dance floor covered in gold confetti. \" width=\"660\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-59.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lauren-Michael_Carhart-Photography_C-Baldwin-Hotel_Susies-Cakes_Danny-Ray-and-the-Atlantic-Street-Band-59-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>&#8220;A Glam White and Champagne Ballroom Reception at the C. Baldwin Hotel&#8221; Spotlight WiH Partners- Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/CBaldwinCurioCollectionbyHilton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C. 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