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Looking for a wedding venue in Galveston? I’ve got the most complete list of options on Galveston Island and some great locations nearby! Galveston is such a unique gem in Texas. We’ve got everything from historic estates and museums, to luxurious resorts, beautiful gardens and waterfront views! With such a wide variety of options, there […]

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January 17, 2023

Entrance to the Grand Galvez resort in Galveston.

Galveston Wedding Venues

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This Texas military couple planned an ultra intimate wedding at Brenner’s on the Bayou with a lavish lunch celebration in the Garden Room.

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March 8, 2022

Intimate Wedding at Brenner’s on the Bayou | Melanie and Brandon

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Bride and groom portrait

I found myself in a unique position in 2020 as I watched the traditional large scale wedding industry most of society is familiar with, be devastated by COVID-19 and the impending lockdowns. Since I have been offering elopements and intimate weddings (traditional weddings, but with 50 or fewer guests) since I started this business in […]

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January 2, 2021

Female same sex couple at their Houston backyard wedding

Intimate Backyard Wedding – Houston, Texas

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One word. YELLOW! This Carr Mansion wedding shoot was inspired by our beautiful coastal Texas falls with a fun, boho flair. Our planner Anya picked a bright yellow and orange color palette with hints of mauve. I have always been a big fan of yellow, it was one of my own wedding colors after all. […]

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November 25, 2019

Coastal Fall Carr Mansion Wedding Inspiration – Galveston, Texas

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Carr Mansion wedding with hexagon arch in Galveston, Texas

I sat down with my recent bride Kelly to talk about how to plan a Mackinac Island destination wedding. We get into the nitty gritty of planning her out of state wedding in northern Michigan. Kelly had been dreaming of a wedding on the island for years and when her Fiance Bobby agreed to it […]

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October 17, 2019

Mission Point Resort Mackinac Island destination wedding

How to Plan a Mackinac Island Destination Wedding

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I am over the moon today to finally be sharing Kelly (my beautiful cousin) and Bobby’s destination wedding on Mackinac Island. The whole wedding weekend felt like a dream. The weather was beautiful, we ate amazing food, toasted to so many happy moments and laughed until we cried. This was truly one for the books. […]

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October 1, 2019

Summer Destination Wedding on Mackinac Island – Mackinac Island, Michigan

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Bride and groom kissing next to horse drawn carriage in the middle of Main Street on Mackinac Island

I was hanging out with Joellyn, the proprietress of the Carr Mansion in Galveston and took notice of all the flags she had lining the white fence around the property. That got me thinking about how fun it would be to have a 4th of July wedding there. Since it was last minute, I got […]

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June 29, 2019

4th of July same sex wedding ceremony in Galveston Texas

Casual 4th of July Wedding Inspiration Shoot at Carr Mansion – Galveston, Texas

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Leah and Tori’s modern wedding at NOAH’s Event Venue in Sugar Land, Texas, was all about family and fun. They took a relaxed, understated approach and kept the details simple, while pouring into their entertainment. They paired bold navy blue with a soft pink color palette and added in hints of gold for flair. On […]

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May 10, 2019

Modern Wedding at Noah’s Event Venue – Sugar Land, Texas

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Bride and bride share their first dance under the Edison bulb lighting at Noah's Event Venue