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Alex & Erin’s Winter Wedding at Oak Tree Manor

It was so cold and the temperature was beginning to drop as the snowpocalypse was making it’s way to Houston. Alex & Erin were getting ready in different rooms in the cute little bridal cottage at Oak Tree Manor.

Guests grabbed blankets, beers and pride flags at the entrance to the ceremony. They wrapped themselves up in rainbow, unicorn and many more fun blankets as they anxiously awaited the ceremony.

Alex & Erin were grinning ear to ear as the wedding ceremony started. the officiant joked that It was fitting that Alex & Erin had their wedding on such a cold night because their first date was Cryotherapy.

The happy couple made their grand entrance down the spiral staircase right into their first dance, which was magical. Whispering tendrils of smoke licked Alex & Erin’s ankles as they glided around the dance floor. After the first dance, the couple did a cute TikTok dance with their boys.

At the end of the night, the guests braved the cold again to light floating lanterns.

What a magical wedding! I am so grateful I was able to capture it for the amazing couple.

 

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Vendors

 

Venue: Oak Tree Manor

Cake: Virginia’s Bakery

Flowers: HEB Blooms

Hair & Makeup: Rene Renee

DJ: Southern Style Entertainment

Videographer: Classic Wedding Photographers

Jacob & Emily’s Post-Wedding Reception at Magnolia Flats Ranch

Like many couples, COVID-19 did a number on Jacob & Emily’s wedding plans. Last spring, the couple went ahead and had a small wedding ceremony at a park in Houston for immediate family and close friends.

The couple was unable to have a proper wedding reception until early February this year.

Surrounded by friends and family, the couple was finally able to celebrate their nuptials… and a baby on the way at Magnolia Flats Ranch. Emily was glowing as she welcomed guests, munched on cake balls and finally had her first dance with her husband.

As if mother nature was offering an olive branch to the couple, the sunset was stunning. I was so happy to have the chance to capture some maternity portraits.

See their wedding photos >>here<<

 

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Luis & Sarah’s Downtown Houston Elopement

Luis & Sarah tied the knot in a quiet ceremony with just Luis’s mother and myself (the wedding photographer) as witness at the Houston courthouse.

With COVID still running ramped, the couple decided they were ready to be husband and wife, but wanted to do it in a way that was safe. They picked a day with the court then designed a small wedding around it.

We arrived at the court house early, got screened for COVID several times, received a pretty purple bracelet indicating we were clear then went through security before we were allowed inside the building.

The ceremony was short, sweet and to-the point. After Luis & Sarah were officially husband and wife, I took them to Eleanor Tinsley park to take a some Houston Cityscape wedding photography.

Luis & Sarah had beer and tacos at Velvet Tacos, which happened to be the location of their second date. We noticed a free COVID screening at the dilapidated Jack in the Box next door. As a funny homage to the couple’s reason for their wedding choices, we took one last quick photo with the COVID screeners in the background.

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David & Katie’s New Years Country Wedding

As the weather turned from warm to frigid on New Years eve, David & Katy were preparing to tie the knot in their family’s property in Cat Springs, TX.

With tents tied down, space heaters blasting warm air and friends and family gathered around the twinkle-light alter they were ready for forever. Katie’s two daughters (and maids of honor) walked her down the aisle.

What really tugged at my heart strings during this blended wedding was the vows. Not only the vows to each other, but David and Katie made vows to each other’s children too. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house by the end of the ceremony.

After everyone warmed up and ate dinner, the family had a display of fireworks before the dancing commenced. David & Katie ended their night to sparklers and ringing in the new year as husband and wife.

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Austin & Alyssa | Lyceum of Galveston Wedding Photography

Austin & Alyssa’s fall wedding at the Lyceum of Galveston was absolutely stunning and I’m grateful they chose me to be their wedding photographer.

The day started of with a beautiful cloudless sky and a pleasant 70° weather, though it felt like a Lubbock wind blew through.

Bands of golden light pored through the stained glass windows that surrounded the wedding as the music started. Alyssa’s dramatic veil trailed past her train as her skirt whispered as she made her way down the isle.

Austin & Alyssa’s love glowed bright and I was so excited to capture some of that magic. After the ceremony, we headed outside to take portraits in front of the historic church. I was obsessed with the yellow doors (which complemented the purple tones of the wedding).

Across the street from the church was a bizarre of some sort with ton’s of well wishers announcing how gorgeous the bride was and cheering the couple on as they embraced in the street.

The rest of the evening was filled with singing, dancing and cheese balls.

I’m so grateful to have had the honor to photograph this stunning wedding. Cheers to a lifetime of love and joy for the happy couple!

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Vendors

Venue – The Lyceum of Galveston

Wedding Planner – In Your Corner Planning

Flowers – Art & Design

Cake – Cakes by Julia

Dress – Oleg Cassini

Suit – Men’s Wearhouse

 

 

 

CJ & Heather’s Rustic White Oaks on the Bayou Wedding

10/10/2020 was a popular day to have a wedding. There’s something so special about the alteration of the date, which is why CJ & Heather chose Saturday to get married.

The day was perfect. The sun was shining and there were only a few clouds in the sky the whole day.

Heather donned a gorgeous wedding gown with a laced bodice and flowing skirt garnished with her sequin encrusted boots. In fact, most of the wedding party opted for boots instead of formal shoes.

A slight breeze stirred the air as members of the wedding party made the trip down the aisle. The grooms men stopped to hug or clap CJ on the back before taking their places. As Heather stepped onto the walkway, CJ couldn’t hold his emotions any longer. There were very few dry eyes from the wedding guests after that.

After a beautiful ceremony full of laughter and tears, Heather and CJ walked the aisle as husband and wife and waltzed into an amazing night filled with dancing and great friends.

 

Vendors

 

Venue: White Oaks on the Bayou

Photographer: Kelly Urban Photography

Hair & Makeup: SMK Beauty

Cake: Dolly’s Sweet Sensations

Dress: Davids Bridal

Jacob & Emily’s Re-Imagined Houston Covid-19 Wedding

When life hands you lemons, the best of us make lemonade. Emily & Jacob did just that. Their wedding was scheduled on April 25, in the height of the pandemic shutdown.

Instead of rescheduling their wedding, they decided to have a small (family only) wedding at a park in Houston. The ceremony was beautiful, and the weather was perfect. Emily’s mother walked her to the crops of trees where Jacob and his brother stood. Each family unit stayed at the 6 foot social distance.

After the ceremony, Emily and Jacob went their house to watch their friends and family drive by in a wedding parade. Friends stopped by to congratulate the happy couple. Some people threw confetti, others decorated their cars.

Honestly, the parade was so much fun and Emily & Jacob had huge smiles on their faces. I am totally stealing the parade idea for Tristan’s 6-th birthday!

Sometime later, the couple will have a reception so they can celebrate with all of their friends and family.

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Bruce & Kayla’s White Oaks on the Bayou Spring Wedding

Bruce & Kala’s spring wedding at White Oaks on the Bayou marks my first wedding for the year, and boy did they knock it out the park!

It’s that time of year when the weather warms and the spring buds show. This is one of my favorite (and least favorite) times of the year. It’s my favorite time for weddings, but oh man does this season really like to mess with my allergies. 

Bruce & Kala’s spring wedding at White Oaks on the Bayou marks my first wedding for the year, and boy did they knock it out the park!

Kayla and her bridesmaids got ready in these adorable flower patterned silk robes that Kayla’s mom found in Taiwan. They opened some bubblie and had a blast getting ready at White oaks on the Bayou. What’s the best way to put on makeup? With a glass of champagne in your hand, that’s what!

The wedding was perfect! Bruce and Kayla married outside in front of a circlet of roses and pink carnations with the soft, warm breeze whispering through their hair. Birds chirped off in the distance and the little stream that runs past the property burbled quietly. 

After the sun dipped below the horizon, the fire pit was lit and guests migrated toward the flames to sit and chat or to make some delicious S’mores. The night ended in a sparkler exit and a final kiss from the happy couple. 

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Vendors: 

Venue: White oaks on the Bayou
Hair: Glitter & Glam by Sarah
Makeup: Samantha Hinesly
Florist: Holyoak Floral Designs 
Cake: Wedding cakes by Tammy Allen
Dress: Weddings by Debbie
Suit: Men’s Wearhouse
Videographer: Reverent Wedding Films
DJ: LG Event Entertainment & Production

Sion & Niomi’s Winter Cross Key Acres wedding in Richmond, Texas

A few days before Christmas, Sion & Niome married under swaying oak trees at the Cross Key Acres wedding venue. The weather was a bit balmy and the sun refused to appear from behind it’s blanket of clouds, but spirits were high.

The music began and Niomi’s daughters walked the aisle with joyful tears in their eyes. After the 3 adorable flower girls walked the isle, came Niomi. Sion beamed at his bride. He looked like the happiest man in the world at that moment.

Sion & Niome had a hand washing ceremony, assisted by Niome’s daughter, then they said their vows and kissed under the oak trees.

Everyone was ready to party well into the night. There was dancing of all kinds, including a dollar dance with both the bride and the groom. Everyone got in on the fun and managed to get a dance with one or both of the happy couple.

The couple ended the night with a bubble exit and headed out to continue partying well into the night.

Vendors:

 

Venue: Cross Key Acres

Flowers: Made by the Bride

 

Rhett & Rachel’s Historical George Ranch Wedding in Richmond, Texas

I was over the moon when first Sarah (Rachel’s twin) then Rachel reached out to me to have me photograph her wedding. I have known both Rachel and Sarah since middle school, when we played soccer together as well as attended several soccer and band camps together. It was like an amazing blast from the past, and fitting that the meeting would take place at a historical ranch.

The wedding day arrived and the weather was beautiful, thank God because it was pretty bad 2 days before. My Dad (The reason I’m a photographer) was given the honor of second wedding photographer shooter. He had an even more emotional reaction to hearing I was going to shoot Rachel’s wedding. My Dad was, after all, our soccer coach all of those years ago.

The music began, and the wedding party entered the historical wedding chapel. Once everyone was tucked into their places, the doors were closed as we waited on pins and needles for the bride and her father to enter. When the doors opened, we were greeted by Rachel and her father. A light I’ve never seen in Rachel’s eyes before shone so bright it lit the whole chapel.

The ceremony was filled with laughter and happy tears. Rhett and Rachel had a sweet little sand ceremony before they were announced Man and Wife. At the very end, before the happy couple made their grand exit, the bride’s Grandmother had the honor of ringing the church bell.

After the ceremony, there were so many interesting things to entertain guests. Half of the wedding party were LSU fans, so the bride and groom had a projector set up so the guests could watch the LSU/Alabama game. There was a man by an old wagon showing people how to brand wood, and a fake bull was set up so people could try their hand at roping. Guests also had the opportunity to jump on a hay-ride (sans the hay) around the property to look at all of the historical houses.

Vendors

Venue: The George Ranch Historical Park

Flowers: Tenacious Leaf

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A Southwest Houston wedding photographer
Richmond, TX

A Southwest Houston wedding photographer
Richmond, TX
kelly@kellyurbanphotography.comKelly Urban Photography

A Houston wedding photographer