lauren&leo {wedding} laura rathe art gallery

When Lauren & I sat down to talk about her wedding to Leo, something immediately clicked & two hours passed in the blink of an eye. I wouldn't be surprised if this is something that happens often–Lauren is one of those people that you are instant friends with. No doubt Leo noticed this when they first met.

I got so excited when I found out their wedding was to be held in the Laura Rathe Art Gallery. I knew it would be a fun & unique backdrop for a wedding, & it didn't disappoint! But first, we stopped for bridal party photos in a public garden space in Downtown Houston.

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The Magnolia Hotel provided some glorious natural lighting for some indoor photos. It also helps that Lauren is both beautiful & graceful.

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lauren and leo, wedding bouquet, bride looking out window, wedding dress with sash

So beautiful!!

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lauren and leo, wedding, navy bridesmaids dresses
lauren and leo, wedding, navy bridesmaids dresses
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lauren and leo, wedding, tuxedo
lauren and leo, wedding, tuxedo
lauren and leo, wedding, tuxedo

Lauren & Leo opted for a First Look. Leo's expression when he turned around is absolutely priceless!

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lauren and leo, wedding, first look
lauren and leo, wedding, first look
lauren and leo, wedding, first look
lauren and leo, wedding, first look
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The ceremony happened on the rooftop of the Laura Rathe Gallery in Houston & the rest of the festivities taking place throughout the rest of the gallery. Such a fun & beautiful venue with a great view!

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lauren and leo, wedding ceremony
lauren and leo, wedding ceremony
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lauren and leo, wedding ceremony
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lauren and leo, wedding, art gallery
lauren and leo, wedding, art gallery
lauren and leo, wedding, art gallery
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lauren and leo, wedding, art gallery, cutting the cake
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lauren and leo, wedding, art gallery, first dance, mariachi band
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Wedding Venue: Laura Rathe Gallery // Wedding Dress: Junko Yoshioka // Bride's Shoes: Kate Spade // Bridesmaids Dresses: J. Crew // Hair & Makeup: Studio 31 // Cake: Aranadas Bakery // Floral Designer: Bride's Aunt // Catering: Pico's Mex-Mex // Stationery: JP Stationery // Musicians: Travis Maril (bride's brother) & Meredith Harris