Feel free to hit ‘play’ to accompany your viewing, or just scroll right on past it and view the images with no music. *please note: works best with desktops and laptops, may not work on phones

I can’t say enough good things about this marvelous couple. Aaron + Mary Alice booked their wedding photography about 6 months before their big day. They came over to my house so we could chat, snack, and get to know each other. We talked about their sweet history together, like how they met serendipitously and their fun proposal story by a well known statue in Houston. We also talked about their rescue pup Eddie and how they’d be incorporating themselves into their wedding day. Mexican food was a MUST, and so was buying their cakes from their favorite Houston bakery, Moeller’s Bakery. They also wanted to incorporate their favorite drinks at the bar, serving a “His and Hers” signature drinks for their guests.

When their big day rolled around, it was so special and so beautiful. They married at St. Anne Catholic Church with their reception at River Oaks Garden Club Forum just down the street. It was a perfect fall day filled with the best flowers + decor, the best music, and certainly the best people. Here is an excerpt from our Aaron + Mary Alice’s publication on Wedding Sparrow:

“This was hands down an amazing tribute to our favorite city, but more importantly a wonderful reflection of them as a couple and their vibrant personalities. Both being native Houstonians, their wedding was steeped in tradition and homage to their roots. From the beginning the couple set out a vision that would highlight the best of what the city has to offer from native flora to a set of cakes from Houston’s best bakers. Furthermore, they wanted a laid back, family focused affair with a plethora of thoughtful details and a rocking’ party. Mary Alice and Aron love to dance, so they put a lot of thought into the musical choices and Mary Alice’s father even played in the wedding band! Planning their wedding was both nostalgic and heartwarming as there were many laughs over shared childhood memories including tennis lessons and after school cupcakes all of which came together in a beautiful celebration of their union. Their personalities really shine through all aspects of their day. Following their reception catered by one of Houston’s favorite Mexican restaurants, the two hit the dance floor and even ended the night with a tribute to their favorite city by dancing to Dean Martin’s, Houston! From the wedding planning book that her grandmother used, to Arron’s tennis themed groom’s cake, to antique Wedgewood vases the Mary Alice collects, and even a custom postage stamp featuring a portrait of their beloved dog, their wedding was truly a celebration of all of their favorite things and the city they choose to call home.”

Featured on Wedding Sparrow

Houston wedding photographer Christine Gosch

There are so many different routes that your wedding design can go. The beauty of the modern wedding is that it’s an event that can seriously be whatever the heck you want it to be. I paired up with Water to Wine Events (queen wedding planner and amazing human being) to showcase some of the edgier ideas you can work into your wedding day plans. If you don’t consider yourself to be a traditional or soft bride or groom, here are a couple of different bold wedding details you might be able to incorporate into your perfect day.

bold and sleek makeup

What we did for this shoot was a bold red lip and sleek top eyeliner. The rest of the makeup was kept simple and understated to help the bold lip really have it’s moment in the spotlight. Adorne Artistry really nailed this look! They’re absolutely one of my favorite hair and makeup teams to work with.