{"id":51062,"date":"2025-01-29T09:27:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T15:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/?p=51062"},"modified":"2025-01-29T09:27:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T15:27:16","slug":"a-new-orleans-inspired-wedding-at-royal-oaks-country-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/a-new-orleans-inspired-wedding-at-royal-oaks-country-club\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Orleans-Inspired Wedding at Royal Oaks Country Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A4010.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom smiling on the steps of the Royal Oaks Country Club for their New Orleans-Inspired wedding. \" class=\"wp-image-51074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A4010.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A4010-300x282.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ana Perez Photography | Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royaloakscc.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.royaloakscc.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Oaks Country Club<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hannah and Jake met as law students in New Orleans, and the city quickly became a special part of their story. From the moment they fell in love, New Orleans was woven into everything from their engagement to the big day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jake proposed at Audubon Park, right under Hannah&#8217;s favorite tree. After she said yes, her college friends surprised her with a big celebration in the French Quarter. &#8220;It was the best day ever\u2014until the wedding, of course!&#8221; Hannah says.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fast forward to May 20, 2023, when they officially became husband and wife with a beautiful church ceremony. &#8220;I was just so happy to finally see Jake and become his wife that the moment when the church doors opened, the trumpets sounded, and I saw him\u2014it was a feeling unlike anything I&#8217;ve ever experienced before,&#8221; the bride shares.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The celebration continued at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/royal-oaks-country-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Oaks Country Club<\/a>, where they brought the spirit of New Orleans to life with streetcars, a reception-style dinner and a Second Line exit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One of the bride&#8217;s favorite parts? Her gorgeous wedding dress. &#8220;My dress had four different looks all in one. I&#8217;ve been a dancer all my life, so I am all about a good costume change!&#8221; Hannah says.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Their wedding was the perfect mix of love-filled moments and lively New Orleans-inspired fun, creating an unforgettable celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">Continue scrolling to see the details of Hannah and Jacob&#8217;s New Orleans style wedding.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to the happy couple!<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A0613.jpg\" alt=\"A ring box holding a gold and diamond ring surrounded by flowers. \" class=\"wp-image-51063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A0613.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A0613-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A1827.jpg\" alt=\"The bride wearing an all-lace gown with a bouquet of colorful florals. \" class=\"wp-image-51067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A1827.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A1827-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ED3A7084-2.jpg\" alt=\"The groom wearing a white suit jacket looking to his side. \" class=\"wp-image-51085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ED3A7084-2.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ED3A7084-2-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A1706.jpg\" alt=\"The bride smiling with her bridesmaids wearing black dresses with colorful bouquets. \" class=\"wp-image-51066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A1706.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A1706-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A2909.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and her father walking down the aisle at a traditional church. \" class=\"wp-image-51069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A2909.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A2909-219x300.jpg 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A2976.jpg\" alt=\"A bride and groom kissing in front of the church. \" class=\"wp-image-51071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A2976.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A2976-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A3022.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom holding hands walking toward a brown and white trolley. \" class=\"wp-image-51072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A3022.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A3022-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A3566.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom kissing in front of a brown and white trolley. \" class=\"wp-image-51073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A3566.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A3566-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ED3A7903.jpg\" alt=\"Guests sitting at round tables outside overlooking the Royal Oaks Country Club golf course, for a New Orleans style wedding reception.\" class=\"wp-image-51087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ED3A7903.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ED3A7903-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A4843.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom kissing on the dance floor in the Royal Oaks Country Club ballroom. \" class=\"wp-image-51077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A4843.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A4843-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A5001.jpg\" alt=\"A four-tier white cake with pink florals. \" class=\"wp-image-51078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A5001.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A5001-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A6127.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom held up on chairs during their New Orleans style wedding reception. \" class=\"wp-image-51080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A6127.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A6127-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A6675.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom smiling with their foreheads pressed together during their New Orleans style wedding reception. \" class=\"wp-image-51081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A6675.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A6675-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A6953.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom holding up black and white umbrellas during their Second Line Exit, a New Orleans-inspired wedding tradition. \" class=\"wp-image-51082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A6953.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A6953-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A7050.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom kissing in a white vintage getaway cat after their New Orleans-inspired wedding. \" class=\"wp-image-51083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A7050.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2L3A7050-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4>&#8220;A New Orleans-Inspired Wedding at Royal Oaks Country Club&#8221; Spotlight WiH Partner- Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/royal-oaks-country-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Oaks Country Club<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW221223945 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221223945 BCX0\">Contributing Vendors- Photo: Ana Perez Photography \/ <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW221223945 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221223945 BCX0\">KV Floral Design \/ EVENT by OVA \/&nbsp; Anna Colvin \/ Lazaro Bridal \/ Royal Dukes Band \/ Katie &amp; Co. \/ Sunkissed and Made Up \/ Ivory Bridal Atelier \/ Laura&#8217;s Couture &amp; Alterations \/ Hair by Libby<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hannah and Jake met as law students in New Orleans, and the city quickly became a special part of their story. From the moment they fell in love, New Orleans was woven into everything from their engagement to the big day.&nbsp; Jake proposed at Audubon Park, right under Hannah&#8217;s favorite tree. After she said yes,<a class=\"moretag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/a-new-orleans-inspired-wedding-at-royal-oaks-country-club\/\"> Click here to read the rest of this post \u00bb<\/a> [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/a-new-orleans-inspired-wedding-at-royal-oaks-country-club\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<div style='clear: both'><\/div><div style=\"float: right\" class='the_champ_sharing_container the_champ_horizontal_sharing' super-socializer-data-href='https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/a-new-orleans-inspired-wedding-at-royal-oaks-country-club\/'><div class='the_champ_sharing_title' style=\"font-weight:bold\" >Share this post<\/div><ul  class=\"the_champ_sharing_ul\"><li class=\"theChampSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:999px;\" alt=\"Facebook\" Title=\"Facebook\" class=\"theChampSharing theChampFacebookBackground\" onclick='theChampPopup(\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weddingsinhouston.com%2Fblog%2Fa-new-orleans-inspired-wedding-at-royal-oaks-country-club%2F\")'><ss style=\"display:block;border-radius:999px;\" class=\"theChampSharingSvg theChampFacebookSvg\"><\/ss><\/i><\/li><li class=\"theChampSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:999px;\" alt=\"Instagram\" Title=\"Instagram\" class=\"theChampSharing theChampInstagramBackground\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><ss style=\"display:block;border-radius:999px;\" class=\"theChampSharingSvg theChampInstagramSvg\"><\/ss><\/a><\/i><\/li><li class=\"theChampSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:999px;\" alt=\"Pinterest\" Title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"theChampSharing theChampPinterestBackground\" onclick=\"javascript:void((function() {var e=document.createElement('script' );e.setAttribute('type','text\/javascript' );e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8' );e.setAttribute('src','\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());\"><ss style=\"display:block;border-radius:999px;\" class=\"theChampSharingSvg theChampPinterestSvg\"><\/ss><\/i><\/li><li class=\"theChampSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:999px;\" alt=\"Email\" Title=\"Email\" class=\"theChampSharing theChampEmailBackground\" onclick=\"window.location.href = 'mailto:?subject=' + decodeURIComponent('A%20New%20Orleans-Inspired%20Wedding%20at%20Royal%20Oaks%20Country%20Club' ).replace('&', '%26') + '&body=' + decodeURIComponent('https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weddingsinhouston.com%2Fblog%2Fa-new-orleans-inspired-wedding-at-royal-oaks-country-club%2F' )\"><ss style=\"display:block\" class=\"theChampSharingSvg theChampEmailSvg\"><\/ss><\/i><\/li><\/ul><div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/div><div style='clear: both'><\/div>","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":51096,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[17992,17855,18479],"tags":[1239,1057,28371,28369,467,28370],"yst_prominent_words":[3849,8208,4861,4849,5253,18939,18938,18937,23198,23197,23034,23033,2914],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51062"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51062"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51062\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51504,"href":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51062\/revisions\/51504"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51062"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=51062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}