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Love love love this bride! Now, I am biased because Sara is one of my sorority sisters. But, even if she weren't, I would have fallen in love with her! She is not only intelligent (a doctor) and beautiful, but she is the sweetest person with such a big heart. And, I love her knack for organization (it certainly makes my job easy)!
Sara and Sean are a long-time couple who met in college at the University of Houston, and are truly a perfect match. I had a great time working with Sara on putting all of her wedding elements together, and I had the chance to work with some amazing new vendors as well.
The Details
Sara and Sean were married at St. John Vianney in west Houston (a gorgeous church, if you've never seen it), and their reception was held at Pine Forest Country Club, which is a hidden gem in the city (and note that this summer their ballroom is being completely renovated and remodeled). Pine Forest Country club sits on a perfectly manicured golf course, and has such an amazing staff - so accommodating and professional. I cannot wait to see what renovations they have in store.
Sara's day began with her bridesmaids having their makeup done by Ginny with Do or Dye Texas at Pine Forest Country Club. Sara was so relaxed, and enjoyed the time with her girls! Photos began at Pine Forest, until the limo came to take the lovely ladies to the church for the afternoon "I Dos!"
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of roses and spray roses, and the bridesmaids held a combination of purple, green and white flowers. The mixture of colors complimented the bridesmaid dresses, and the bouquets were a vibrant pop of color! The aisles were decorated with bouquets of variations of purple and green wildflowers, which were able to be used to brighten up cocktail hour as well. I also love the groomsmen's boutonnieres.... since the groom loves golf and works for the PGA, it was only fitting to have their boutonnieres made of golf tees! Sara and Sean had a traditional wedding ceremony that was both heartfelt and touching, and afterwards guests headed to Pine Forest Country Club where they enjoyed a cocktail hour with the piano styling of Rob Erikson.
When guests arrived at Pine Forest Country Club, they entered to the grand staircase, which was lined with greenery and Toole. At the top of the staircase was a spectacular floral arrangement of. Sara and Sean's guestbook was a great compilation of photos that showcased the couple's relationship. Also topping the table, were photos from both the bride and groom's families, which included wedding photos of both sets of parents as well as their grandparents' wedding photos. The bride's cake was a three tiered white cake with green ribbon, and delicious - thanks to Edible Designs by Jessie!
The ballroom was set up with linens from Over the Top, and incorporated pops of yellows and grays on each table. The centerpieces were an outstanding mixture of purples and greens that stole the eye's attention (until the bride arrived, of course). Petals by Design's arrangements adorned the ballroom perfectly. Engagement photos taken by Katie Lamb were looped for guests to enjoy. This was a great way to showcase their engagement session, taken at the historic University of Houston's Robertson Stadium.
Sara and Sean entered the ballroom in a fun "run out" fashion (a last minute idea made by the bridesmaids), and danced their first dance to Kip Moore's, "Hey Pretty Girl," which is one of my new personal favorites! The bride shared a memorable dance with her father, Sal, to The Temptation's, "My Girl," and the groom led his mom around the dance floor to "The Best Was Yet To Come," by Brian Adams. Just before guests were served, a traditional Irish blessing was offered by the groom's grandfather (a touching moment).
Toasts were made by the best man and maid of honor... guests were laughing, crying, and everything in between! (I love the look on Sara and Sean's faces during the maid of honor's toast)! Once the cake was cut, everyone hit the dance floor (and I mean everyone)! The entertainment for the evening was Ben Petry, from JPL Entertainment, and he was awesome! (He is a college student at Texas A&M who is a DJ with JPL Entertainment on the weekends). He got guests moving by kicking off the dancing with the "Married Couples Dance." Both Sara and Sean's grandparents were the last couples standing, and they were in definite competition! I overheard some fun banter about which couple would take the win! So cute to see both couples, married over 40 years, celebrating their grandchildren and still enjoying each other after so many years.
Friends and family lit up the dance floor for the rest of the reception, and were clearly having so much fun. At any point, you could look around the ballroom and see old friends reconnecting, and old and new friends having a great time together! Being a part of Sara and Sean's wedding, we were all truly in the presence of love and happiness. The last song of the evening was Tim McGraw's, "One of Those Nights," and as Sara and Sean danced, their friends gathered around them, linking arms, and singing along. It brought tears to the bride's eyes, and was a great impromptu moment.
As a wedding favor, guest were delighted with personalized bags of popcorn given by the groom's parents. They own Doc Popcorn, and it was the perfect addition for guests to enjoy!
As the night came to a close, guest lined the grand staircase and blew bubbles to wish the bride and groom well as they left for their honeymoon. It was really a wonderful evening, and one that Sara and Sean will remember for a lifetime.
OhMyGosh! Laura was a STUNNING bride! She is such a beautiful person, both inside and out. She was so gracious to her family, friends, wedding party, and even us vendors. Her wedding was held in a small town outside of Houston, and as you drive down the winding roads, you would never believe you were only 15 minutes away from city life. It was like a destination wedding, without the travel for her guests. The venue, Pecan Springs,
holds more of a Hill Country feel, than a Houston wedding location, and was a perfect location for the couple. With our weather, you never know what you are going to get, but April 6th was a perfect day for an outdoor ceremony.
The Details
The ceremony décor was kept simple, but it was JUST RIGHT for this wedding and reception. The outdoor aisle was adorned with coral and ivory rose petals. Mason jars holding hydrangeas and roses hung from shepherd hooks lining the aisle. The couple added in their own touch by writing their own vows... bringing friends and family to tears. The ceremony truly encompassed who these two were as a couple. You could truly feel the love, and it renewed the assurance of love in all who witnessed these two join together. Enough of the mushy stuff though.... after the ceremony, it was time to switch gears to the reception... let's party!
The reception décor was fitting for the venue... not overstated, but it incorporated all of the elements to go hand in hand with this couple's vision. Ivory linens with ivory burlap and a sparkle tool laid on each of the tables. The centerpieces were a mixture of rustic lanterns containing pillars illuminating a romantic light, and on every other table were two mason jars matching the ceremony flowers - a combination of hydrangeas and roses - that sat atop a rustic log.
When guests walked into the reception they were greeted with some of the bride's BEAUTIFUL bridal portraits (Motely Melenge), and the entry table was topped with several photographs of the couple that really showed off their personalities. I love that they also incorporated photos with their dogs! So fun!
All Star Catering provided sliders for guests as they entered the reception, and cocktails were flowing! It was time to get the party started!
The bride and groom danced their fist dance to "Free" by Zac Brown Band, and Laura and her father followed with their choreographed dance to "Daddy's Little Girl" by Paul Simon. Such a touching moment!
Guests enjoyed a three tiered split-leveled cake by Finale (delicious), and a Texas A&M chocolate groom's cake (also delicious)!
Thanks to a combination of guests who were ready to party and an AWESOME DJ (Mike Krell, Owner of Eventwise Productions), everyone hit the dance floor! As the night came to an end, guests were saying, "We need more time! We need more songs!" They all wanted more! But, all good things must come to an end, and this is no exception. Laura and Derek with showered with Ivory and Coral rose petals as they left to cheers and applause from family and friends. With that, they were off to honeymoon in St. Lucia (jealous)!
Because of the ceremony time, Kori had a chance to get to some sunset shots of Laura and Derek. Here are more amazing images from Motley Mélange!
