A Timeless Outdoor Tented Wedding at the Bride’s Family Estate

The bride and groom wed with an outdoor tented wedding at the bride's childhood home. — Photo: Kelli Durham Photography | Registry: Bering’s | Catering: Café Natalie

Natalie and JR’s love story began unexpectedly at a 2014 Houston Rockets game. During the match, JR boldly handed Natalie his business card. “I was not going to call him…I mean, who gives a business card?” Natalie says. Later, JR contacted Natalie on Facebook, suggesting another date at a Rockets game. With one mutual connection, Natalie’s cousin, she sought reassurance about JR. Her cousin gave the thumbs up, and the rest, as they say, is history.

After a few years of dating, Natalie and JR moved to Austin, although they both knew Houston was where they wanted to put down roots. The weekend before closing on their new home in Houston, JR proposed to Natalie during a cozy, home-cooked dinner in the comfort of their Austin home. “It was perfect,” says the bride. “Just the two of us and our Goldendoodle, Hamilton.”

In a romantic al fresco ceremony at Natalie’s family home, Natalie and JR pledged their love. Their rainy outdoor wedding was a vision of blue and green, beautifully complementing the natural surroundings and verdant greenery, creating the perfect backdrop for the couple’s heartfelt exchange of vows.

The celebration continued with an elegant tented reception, where candlelight, lush greenery, and abundant flowers set the scene. Café Natalie, renowned for its exceptional culinary cuisine, treated guests to an unforgettable dining experience. The evening was marked by emotional Champagne toasts and live entertainment, ending with a private last dance for the couple before their grand send-off in a vintage car. “Despite the weather, our loved ones showed up, and it was magical,” the bride says.

Keep scrolling to see the enchanting moments from the couple’s outdoor tented wedding.

Cheers to forever, Natalie and JR!

A flat lay of the bride and groom's green and blue wedding invitation and stationery.

Red wine bottles have custom labels featuring the bride and grooms initials and wedding date.

The bride smiles next to her wedding gown that hangs from an armoire in her childhood home.

The bridesmaids wear matching blue dresses with florals and patterns.

The groom wears fish cufflinks on his tuxedo for the wedding.

The bride's wedding bouquet is wrapped in a custom handkerchief with her initials on it in blue.

The bride taps the groom on his shoulder during their first look.

The bride and groom smile at each other while standing under a blue and white floral arch.

The bride and groom wed with an outdoor tented wedding in Houston with blue and white florals.

The bride and groom's wedding reception takes place in a tent at the bride's childhood home.

Candles, white flowers and blue linens decorate the outdoor tented wedding in Houston.

White roses and candles decorate the reception tables at the outdoor tented wedding.

The bride and groom celebrate with an outdoor tented wedding at the bride's childhood home in Houston.

Café Natalie Catering serves petite lamb chops with chimichurri sauce.

The groom's cake and wedding cake sit on a table in front of the seating chart surrounded by greenery.

The bride and groom smile as the father of the bride shares a speech at the wedding reception.

The bride and groom share a private last dance on a blue and white checkered dance floor.

The bride and groom exit their wedding reception as guests celebrate with streamers.

The bride and groom ride off in a silver vintage car from their outdoor tented wedding.

“A Timeless Outdoor Tented Wedding at the Bride’s Family Estate” Spotlight WiH Partner- Registry: Bering’s | Catering: Café Natalie

Contributing Vendors- Photo: Kelli Durham Photography / Belle Events / Blooming Gallery / The Chocolate Llama / Taylor Pace Orchestra / AV 360 Design / Mesh by Alex / Essential Market / Blush and Co. / Hibiscus Linens

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