{"id":54602,"date":"2025-10-08T09:30:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/?p=54602"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:30:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:30:27","slug":"a-whimsical-texas-renaissance-festival-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/a-whimsical-texas-renaissance-festival-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"A Whimsical Texas Renaissance Festival Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-6.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and groom in renaissance costumes kissing in the outdoor chapel. \" class=\"wp-image-54607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-6.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-6-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Where the Wild Things Wed | Venue, Planning, Florals, Catering, Cake, Music + Entertainment: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texrenfest.com\/weddings\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.texrenfest.com\/weddings\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Renaissance Festival<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/texas-renaissance-festival\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/texas-renaissance-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Renaissance Festival<\/a> is opening this week, and we couldn\u2019t be more thrilled to mark the occasion by revisiting Nicole and Bryan\u2019s unforgettable celebration at last year\u2019s 50th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bryan is Nicole\u2019s best friend\u2019s brother. \u201cI knew about him, but we never hung out. We started talking one day and never stopped,\u201d Nicole recalls. Just six months later, Bryan proposed with a heartfelt gesture: a trail lined with sweet signs, family and friends gathered at the end, and a celebration that began the moment she said \u201cyes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On December 1, 2024, Nicole and Bryan brought their love story to life in the most imaginative way by saying \u201cI do\u201d at the Texas Renaissance Festival. Guests embraced the theme with Renaissance-inspired attire, creating a whimsical ambiance for the day. Bryan made a grand entrance to the Cathedral chapel with drums beating and cheers of \u201cMake way for the king!\u201d while Nicole arrived by carriage as \u201cMake way for the queen!\u201d rang out across the festival grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The details carried the magic through every moment, from a hawk serving as the \u201cwing bearer\u201d and delivering the rings, to the sunlight streaming into the chapel surrounded by greenery. Their reception glowed with rich burgundy and gold d\u00e9cor, and the evening concluded with fire dancers and fireworks, perfectly echoing the energy of the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicole says, \u201cWe were so happy to celebrate our wedding on the 50th anniversary of the Texas Renaissance Festival. Huzzah!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep scrolling to see more from their whimsical festival wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-15.jpg\" alt=\"The bride wearing gold and burgundy holding a bouquet on the grounds of the Texas Renaissance Festival.\" class=\"wp-image-54612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-15.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-15-233x300.jpg 233w\" 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\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-9.jpg\" alt=\"The groom and guests walking toward the chapel with men beating drums. \" class=\"wp-image-54609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-9.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-9-300x200.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=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-17.jpg\" alt=\"The greenery-covered chapel at the Texas Renaissance Festival.\" class=\"wp-image-54614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-17.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-17-300x277.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=\"954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-10.jpg\" alt=\"A blue cross hanging on the wall of the greenery-covered chapel.\" class=\"wp-image-54610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-10.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-10-208x300.jpg 208w\" 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=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-3.jpg\" alt=\"The bride waving in a horse-drawn carriage.  \" class=\"wp-image-54604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-3.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-3-258x300.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=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-4.jpg\" alt=\"The bride walking down the aisle under swords.\" class=\"wp-image-54605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-4.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-4-300x200.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\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-5.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom holding hands during their ceremony. \" class=\"wp-image-54606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-5.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-5-300x200.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=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-7.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom cheering at the altar after the ceremony. \" class=\"wp-image-54608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-7.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-7-230x300.jpg 230w\" 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\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-22.jpg\" alt=\"The couple and their guests posing for a photo in front of the chapel at the Texas Renaissance Festival.\" class=\"wp-image-54616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-22.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-22-300x200.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=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-25.jpg\" alt=\"A woman playing the violin.\" class=\"wp-image-54618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-25.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-25-227x300.jpg 227w\" 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\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-27.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom sitting at the reception with guests and their cakes. \" class=\"wp-image-54619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-27.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-27-300x200.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\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-28.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom feeding each other wedding cake. \" class=\"wp-image-54620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-28.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicole-Bryan_Where-The-Wild-Things-Wed_Texas-Ren-Fest_-28-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4>&#8220;A Whimsical Texas Renaissance Festival Wedding&#8221; Spotlight WiH Partner- Venue, Planning, Florals, Catering, Cake, Music + Entertainment: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/texas-renaissance-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Renaissance Festival<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><em>Contributing Vendors- Photo: Where the Wild Things Wed \/ 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Bryan is Nicole\u2019s best friend\u2019s brother. \u201cI knew about him, but we never hung out. 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