Congratulations Nick and Lauren

 

This sweet couple planned their wedding for July 2020, but COVID made them change their plans.  They went ahead with an intimate wedding last year but had the reception this year.  It was a great way to have the celebration they wanted while keeping it safe for everyone.  And, keep reading for a surprise!

The colors for this wedding were blue and pink and there were beach accents.  It all came together beautifully.  When the guests arrived, they found seashells with their names and table numbers on them.   The tables had gorgeous floor length tablecloths that were a light silvery blue.  They were topped by tall vases with pink and white floral arrangements.  Each place setting had a clear glass charger with gold beads running around the edges.  Menu cards were tucked into the white folded napkins on the chargers and there was a blue box with sugared almonds at each place setting.  The table numbers were on beach looking tiles next to large pieces of coral. The tables were surrounded by clear Chiavari chairs, and we had amber uplights around the room to provide an elegant touch.

Lauren’s wedding cake was so pretty!  It had three, smooth, stacked white tiers, with a white swag draping down the front.  Pink and white flowers accented the tiers and made up the topper.  Nick’s groom’s cake was a hit!  The bottom tier was decorated for the Houston Astros.  The middle tier was for the UT Longhorns and the top tier looked like a soccer ball.  That cake was pretty cool!

We did something unique at this reception – a gender reveal!  After the toasts, Lauren and Nick got on the mic to thank their guests for coming.  But when Nick got to a certain point in his speech, we switched our uplights to pink and he announced that they were having a girl!  Everyone congratulated the couple on their upcoming little girl before we returned to the dancing.  This crowd had a lot of fun dancing.  From oldies to current – they had a great time!  For one last special treat, the guests were served a delicious late-night snack.

When the reception wrapped up, everyone joined in the last dance before Lauren and Nick headed off in a limousine.  What a great day to celebrate a wedding and an upcoming baby.  Congratulations Nick and Lauren on your marriage and baby girl!

Vendors: Venue: Hotel Galvez, Photographer: Jennifer Vera Photography, Flowers: The Senter Piece, Calligraphy: Pen Dance