{"id":56445,"date":"2026-03-04T09:55:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/?p=56445"},"modified":"2026-03-04T09:55:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:55:53","slug":"this-romantic-february-wedding-earned-its-own-houston-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/this-romantic-february-wedding-earned-its-own-houston-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"This Romantic February Wedding Earned Its Own Houston Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-114-2.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom posing for a photo at The Houstonian Hotel, Club &amp; Spa. \" class=\"wp-image-56465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-114-2.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-114-2-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Marco Wang Photography | Bridal Luncheon: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonian.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.houstonian.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manor House at The Houstonian Hotel, Club &amp; Spa<\/a> <br>| Venue, Catering + Guest Accommodations: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonian.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.houstonian.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Houstonian Hotel, Club &amp; Spa<\/a> | Cake: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.susiescakes.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.susiescakes.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Susie&#8217;s Cakes<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kirby and Chase met just weeks after Chase moved to Houston. Kirby had been invited to his welcome party at a local Tex-Mex restaurant, where she arrived fashionably late with cowboy napkins and a Texas tallboy to officially welcome him to Houston. The only open seat was across from Chase, and as they like to say, they \u201cbegan their love story over a plate of sizzling fajitas.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The months that followed were filled with shared adventures, from Sunday afternoons at the polo fields to running marathons together. In March 2024, Chase proposed to Kirby at Hermann Park, the same spot as their first date.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The pre-wedding celebrations overflowed with style and joy, including a beautiful bridal luncheon at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/houstonian-hotel-club-spa-the\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manor House at The Houstonian Hotel, Club &amp; Spa<\/a>, a lively welcome party, and Kirby&#8217;s standout custom newspaper dress at the rehearsal dinner.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">On February 15, 2025, Kirby and Chase were married in a traditional church ceremony. A highlight of the weekend was Mayor John Whitmire proclaiming their wedding date \u201cKirby and Chase Day.\u201d It was a sweet moment for Kirby after serving as his senate page in elementary school and helping with his mayoral campaign. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Their reception at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/houstonian-hotel-club-spa-the\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Houstonian Hotel, Club &amp; Spa<\/a> embraced a classic palette of black, white, and red. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The reception bar, inspired by The Polo Bar in New York City, paid homage to one of the couple<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s favorite places.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Their five-tiered cake by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/susies-cakes-confections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Susie&#8217;s Cakes<\/a> was topped with Herend penguin bride and groom figurines, bringing a playful touch to the timeless design.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">When it was time to hit the dance floor, Kirby changed into a sparkly and chic pink Oscar de la Renta mini dress and surprised Chase by taking over the DJ booth. The evening ended with a romantic private dance and a rose petal send-off.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Continue scrolling to see more of Kirby and Chase&#8217;s romantic February wedding, featured in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/about\/digital-issue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 issue of Weddings in Houston Magazine<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-1.jpg\" alt=\"A long table decorated with white hydrangeas, tea sandwiches, and red and white stationery at the Manor House at The Houstonian Hotel, Club &amp; Spa. \" class=\"wp-image-56449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-1.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-1-229x300.jpg 229w\" 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=\"918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-2.jpg\" alt=\"A menu with a red rose border that says &quot;Kirby's Bridal Luncheon&quot; with the menu. \" class=\"wp-image-56450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-2.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-2-216x300.jpg 216w\" 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=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-4.jpg\" alt=\"The bride smiling at her bridal luncheon wearing a hermes scarf top and white pencil skirt. \" class=\"wp-image-56451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-4.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-4-210x300.jpg 210w\" 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=\"859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-5.jpg\" alt=\"The bride smiling for a photo with the groom while wearing a custom newspaper gown for her rehearsal dinner. \" class=\"wp-image-56452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-5.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-5-231x300.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=\"817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-6.jpg\" alt=\"The bride wearing a custom newspaper gown for her rehearsal dinner. \" class=\"wp-image-56453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-6.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-6-242x300.jpg 242w\" 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=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-42.jpg\" alt=\"Red, white and black stationery for Kirby and Chase's wedding decorated in a flatlay arrangement with their rings, a martini and flowers. \" class=\"wp-image-56457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-42.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-42-300x256.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=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-23.jpg\" alt=\"The bride smiling and holding a martini while her bridesmaids crowd around her smiling in pink and white stripe Ralph Lauren pajamas. \" class=\"wp-image-56454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-23.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-23-229x300.jpg 229w\" 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=\"845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-116.jpg\" alt=\"The bride showing the groom her cowboy boots during their first look. \" class=\"wp-image-56466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-116.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-116-234x300.jpg 234w\" 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=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-118.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom smiling and laughing during their first look. \" class=\"wp-image-56467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-118.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-118-241x300.jpg 241w\" 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\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-84.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom smiling with their wedding party in front of the Manor House at The Houstonian Hotel, Club &amp; Spa. \" class=\"wp-image-56464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-84.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-84-300x200.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\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-27.jpg\" alt=\"The bride smiling up at her dad as they walk down the aisle in a church. \" class=\"wp-image-56455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-27.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-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\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-31.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom kissing at the altar at their church ceremony. \" class=\"wp-image-56456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-31.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-31-300x200.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=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250215_D0087.jpg\" alt=\"Green curtains and a sign that says &quot;The Edmunds Bar&quot; leading into a room with cocktail tables and their wedding cake. \" class=\"wp-image-56448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250215_D0087.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250215_D0087-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250215_D0087-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250215_D0087-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250215_D0087-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250215_D0087-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250215_D0087-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250215_D0087-128x128.jpg 128w\" 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\/2026\/02\/20250215_D0068.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;The Edmunds Bar&quot; with large white floral arrangements on the bar. \" class=\"wp-image-56447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250215_D0068.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250215_D0068-300x200.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=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-43.jpg\" alt=\"The Proclamation of &quot;Kirby and Chase&quot; Day. \" class=\"wp-image-56458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-43.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-43-236x300.jpg 236w\" 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=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-48.jpg\" alt=\"5-tier white wedding cake with Herend figurines on top. \" class=\"wp-image-56459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-48.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-48-261x300.jpg 261w\" 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=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-78.jpg\" alt=\"The Houstonian ballroom decorated with white and red florals. \" class=\"wp-image-56461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-78.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-78-300x165.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=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-74.jpg\" alt=\"A large white floral centerpiece in the romantic red and white ballroom. \" class=\"wp-image-56460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-74.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-74-212x300.jpg 212w\" 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=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-128.jpg\" alt=\"The bride sitting on top of the red bar kissing the groom. \" class=\"wp-image-56468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-128.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-128-229x300.jpg 229w\" 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=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-149.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom dancing on a black and white checkered dance floor with a rose floral arrangement above them. \" class=\"wp-image-56469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-149.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-149-231x300.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=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-158.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom cutting the cake. \" class=\"wp-image-56471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-158.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-158-220x300.jpg 220w\" 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\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-180.jpg\" alt=\"The bride wearing a sparkly pink dress behind the DJ booth. \" class=\"wp-image-56474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-180.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-180-300x200.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\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-176.jpg\" alt=\"The groom smiling big while watching the bride behind the DJ booth. \" class=\"wp-image-56473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-176.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-176-300x200.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\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-181.jpg\" alt=\"The bride behind the DJ booth with the guests crowding on the dance floor.\" class=\"wp-image-56475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-181.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-181-300x200.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=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-173.jpg\" alt=\"Monogrammed bottles with cocktails inside. \" class=\"wp-image-56472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-173.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-173-212x300.jpg 212w\" 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\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-203.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom having a private dance under the red rose floral installation. \" class=\"wp-image-56476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-203.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-203-300x200.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\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-212.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom about to kiss in the getaway car. \" class=\"wp-image-56477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-212.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kirby-Chase_Marco-Wang-Photography_Houstonian_Susies-Cakes_-212-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4>&#8220;This Romantic February Wedding Earned Its Own Houston Holiday&#8221; Spotlight WiH Partners- Bridal Luncheon: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/houstonian-hotel-club-spa-the\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manor House at The Houstonian Hotel, Club &amp; Spa<\/a> | Venue, Catering + Guest Accommodations: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/houstonian-hotel-club-spa-the\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Houstonian Hotel, Club &amp; Spa<\/a> | Cake: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/susies-cakes-confections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Susie&#8217;s Cakes<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><em>Contributing Vendors- Photo: Marco Wang Photography \/ Shannon Patak \/ Blooming Gallery \/ Houston Museum of Natural Science \/ BCN Taste &amp; Tradition \/ Regis Wine \/ David Peck \/ Kuhl-Linscomb \/ Cakewalk Films \/ Aztec Events &amp; Tents \/ \u00c9lan Artists \/ Soulcirque \/ 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Jean Studio \/ Etoilly Artistry \/ Etoilly Atelier<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kirby and Chase met just weeks after Chase moved to Houston. Kirby had been invited to his welcome party at a local Tex-Mex restaurant, where she arrived fashionably late with cowboy napkins and a Texas tallboy to officially welcome him to Houston. 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