{"id":58605,"date":"2026-09-02T09:58:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/?p=58605"},"modified":"2026-09-02T09:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:58:49","slug":"black-and-white-wedding-letesserae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/black-and-white-wedding-letesserae\/","title":{"rendered":"A Black-and-White Wedding Inspired by a Houston Astros Love Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-38.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and groom standing on balcony with view of Houston skyline behind them at their black-and-white wedding.\" class=\"wp-image-58606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-38.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-38-266x300.jpg 266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/raymarphotos.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=weddingsinhouston\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/raymarphotos.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=weddingsinhouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RayMar Photo &amp; Films<\/a> | Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/letesseraeevents.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/letesseraeevents.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le Tesserae<\/a> | Cake: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopcakesbygina.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=weddingsinhouston\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/shopcakesbygina.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=weddingsinhouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cakes by Gina<\/a> | Dancers: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/premiersoundandlighting.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=weddingsinhouston\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/premiersoundandlighting.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=weddingsinhouston\" target=\"_blank\">Premier Sound and Lighting <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jennifer and Alan met unexpectedly in Mexico City during a Houston Astros series, a trip they had both nearly canceled. On Jennifer\u2019s final day, she and her friends stumbled upon a popular bar, where both she and Alan had separately convinced the hostess to let them in. Jennifer spotted Alan across the room and made the first move with a handwritten note, only to discover he was also from Houston. Once home, the two reconnected and initially agreed just to be friends, but Alan soon had a change of heart, turning their chance encounter into the start of something more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alan planned a romantic dinner for two, with Jennifer having no idea what was in store. When they arrived, she was led to a table inside a stunning glass wine cellar, where a large heart made of red roses awaited her with the words, \u201cWill you marry me?\u201d Alan dropped to one knee and asked Jennifer to spend forever with him. \u201cIt was the easiest &#8216;yes&#8217; of my life,\u201d the bride says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jennifer and Alan said \u201cI do\u201d in August 2025 with a traditional church ceremony followed by a black-and-white wedding reception at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/le-tesserae\/\" target=\"_blank\">Le Tesserae.<\/a> Before walking down the aisle, the couple exchanged private vows, creating a quiet moment together before the festivities began. They continued that sentiment into the evening with a cocktail hour for two before joining their guests for the reception. Disco ball dancers from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/premier-sound-and-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\">Premier Sound and Lighting <\/a>brought plenty of energy to the dance floor, while a three-tier wedding cake by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/cakes-by-gina\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cakes by Gina<\/a> and an Astros-themed burger bar paid tribute to the team that first brought the couple together. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/raymar\/\" target=\"_blank\">RayMar Photo and Films <\/a>captured the day from beginning to end, including Jennifer and Alan\u2019s band-led exit to close out the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep scrolling to see more details from this black-and-white wedding!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-9.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant invitations with jewelry, shoes, and perfume details.\" class=\"wp-image-58607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-9.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-9-245x300.jpg 245w\" 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=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-15.jpg\" alt=\"Bride ready in simple gown in her getting ready room before the black-and-white wedding.\" class=\"wp-image-58608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-15.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-15-243x300.jpg 243w\" 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=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-17-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bride with her bridesmaids in black for her black-and-white wedding.\" class=\"wp-image-58609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-17-1.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-17-1-300x199.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=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-4.jpg\" alt=\"Groom standing on balcony with view of Houston skyline behind him.\" class=\"wp-image-58610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-4.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-4-253x300.jpg 253w\" 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=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-3.jpg\" alt=\"Groomsmen all hugging the groom in front of Houston skyline.\" class=\"wp-image-58611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-3.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-3-300x190.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=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-6.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and groom standing back to back holding hands for their private vows before their black-and-white wedding.\" class=\"wp-image-58612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-6.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-6-250x300.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=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-22.jpg\" alt=\"Groom dipping the bride down the aisle in a church.\" class=\"wp-image-58613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-22.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-22-300x191.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=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-53.jpg\" alt=\"Mirror welcome sign to reception with gold details that accents the black-and-white wedding.\" class=\"wp-image-58614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-53.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-53-244x300.jpg 244w\" 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=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-8-1.jpg\" alt=\"Upclose of the newlyweds holding their cocktails with white bouquet below their hands.\" class=\"wp-image-58615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-8-1.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-8-1-247x300.jpg 247w\" 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=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-25.jpg\" alt=\"White bouquet as reception centerpiece on round tables for their  black-and-white wedding.\" class=\"wp-image-58616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-25.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-25-248x300.jpg 248w\" 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=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-24.jpg\" alt=\"A black-and-white wedding reception tables with floral details.\" class=\"wp-image-58617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-24.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-24-300x186.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=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-40.jpg\" alt=\"Groom leading the bride on the balcony while holding hands.\" class=\"wp-image-58619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-40.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-40-239x300.jpg 239w\" 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=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-39-1.jpg\" alt=\"The groom dipping and kissing the bride on balcony with Houston skyline behind them.\" class=\"wp-image-58620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-39-1.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-39-1-300x197.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=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-34.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of gold detailed menu on reception table plates accenting the black-and-white wedding.\" class=\"wp-image-58621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-34.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-34-300x193.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=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-46.jpg\" alt=\"The newlyweds walking and cheering into their reception with guests supporting around them.\" class=\"wp-image-58622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-46.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-46-300x190.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=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-32.jpg\" alt=\"The newlyweds sitting at their table with white florals around them for their black-and-white wedding.\" class=\"wp-image-58623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-32.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-32-251x300.jpg 251w\" 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=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-43-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dancers with disco balls on their heads in silver shiny dresses.\" class=\"wp-image-58625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-43-1.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-43-1-254x300.jpg 254w\" 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=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-51.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and groom pouring champagne onto their champagne tower.\" class=\"wp-image-58626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-51.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-51-256x300.jpg 256w\" 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=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-55.jpg\" alt=\"Astors themed burger stand that reads &quot;Jenni &amp; Alan&quot;.\" class=\"wp-image-58628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-55.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-55-237x300.jpg 237w\" 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=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-52-1.jpg\" alt=\"The newlyweds cutting into their detailed four-tier wedding cake.\" class=\"wp-image-58629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-52-1.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-52-1-300x187.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=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-59.jpg\" alt=\"Exit band with instruments and all dressed in gold.\" class=\"wp-image-58630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-59.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jennifer-Alan_RayMar-Photography_Le-Tesserae_Cakes-by-Gina_-59-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>&#8220;A Timeless Black-and-White Wedding at Le Tesserae&#8221; Spotlight WiH Partners- Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/raymar\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/raymar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RayMar Photo &amp; Films<\/a> | Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/le-tesserae\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/le-tesserae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le Tesserae<\/a> | Cake: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/cakes-by-gina\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/cakes-by-gina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cakes by Gina<\/a> | Dancers: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/premier-sound-and-lighting\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/premier-sound-and-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\">Premier Sound and Lighting<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Contributing Vendors- Hilton Americas Houston \/ Monarca Events HTX \/ Bloom and Box Flowers \/ Hopeful Events + Design \/ Jackson and Company Catering \/ Impression Bridal \/ Suit Supply \/ Samuel Solis Video \/ DJ Boris from Unique Style Productions \/ Impresos Realce \/ Idalias Beauty \/ Silani Hair \/ Shop AALVO \/ Elotes HTX \/ Fotably<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jennifer and Alan met unexpectedly in Mexico City during a Houston Astros series, a trip they had both nearly canceled. On Jennifer\u2019s final day, she and her friends stumbled upon a popular bar, where both she and Alan had separately convinced the hostess to let them in. 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