A Grand Ballroom Reception at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

Lauren and Chris grew up just a few houses apart on the same street in Houston. Their childhoods were intertwined, and they ran around with the same group of friends. After college, both returned to their hometown, setting the stage for a romance that flourished during the pandemic. Encouraged by their closest friends, they realized their deep connection, and the rest is history.

Post-pandemic, Chris secured a job in Indianapolis. During a visit to celebrate Chris’ birthday, Chris surprises Lauren with a romantic proposal. Under the pretense of attending a work event, Chris took Lauren downtown, where he proposed. The surprises continued with a weekend trip to Chicago, where their parents awaited to celebrate their engagement.

Lauren and Chris exchanged vows at a traditional church ceremony, embracing a color palette of black, white, gold, and navy. Following their nuptials, the couple took stunning portraits atop the helipad at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston, with panoramic city views as a breathtaking backdrop.

The celebration continued with a grand ballroom reception at The Post Oak Hotel. Lauren changed into an elegant after-party dress paired with pearl-embellished sneakers, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening. The reception dazzled with lush white floral arrangements, gold accents and the warm glow of tapered candles. The sophisticated decor featured white flowers draping from the ballroom’s high ceilings and lavish white roses adorning the tablescapes, complementing the delectable wedding cake from the hotel’s bakery.

The bride shared that their epic crowd surfing was a special highlight of their big day. Lauren and Chris concluded their magical day with a private last dance before a romantic rose petal send-off.

Discover the elegance of the couple’s grand ballroom reception by scrolling.

Congratulations, Lauren and Chris!

The bride and her bridesmaids get ready with mimosas and matching navy pajamas for the wedding.

The groom smiles before he walks down the aisle at his traditional church ceremony.

The bride smiles holding her wedding bouquet of orchids.

The father of the bride looks at his daughter before walking her down the aisle at her traditional church ceremony.

The bride and groom share a kiss at the altar during their wedding ceremony.

The bride and groom walk down the aisle locking arms after their wedding ceremony.

The groom dips the bride while kissing her on the helipad of The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston.

The bride and groom hold hands as they walk down the grand staircase of a Houston hotel.

The bride and groom smile at their wedding venue in Houston, The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston.

White roses and floral arrangements decorate the tables at the grand ballroom reception at The Post Oak Hotel.

White flowers and gold accents decorate the grand ballroom reception.

A five-tier wedding cake is placed on an acrylic cake stand for the grand ballroom reception.

An ice sculpture with the couple's initial of their last name decorate the bar.

The bride and groom dance at their grand ballroom reception on a navy and gold monogrammed dance floor.

The groom crowd surfs at his wedding grand ballroom reception in Houston.

The bride and groom share a private last dance on the dance floor covered in confetti.

The bride and groom share a kiss at their rose petal send-off.

“Step Into This Grand Ballroom Reception at The Post Oak Hotel” Spotlight WiH Partners- Venue, Catering & Cake: The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

Contributors- Photo: Chris Bailey Photography – Sarah Austin / The Events Company / Belle Events / Blooming Gallery / Cake Walk Films / Mikes Dance Floor Rentals / The Big Beyond / Anticipate Invitations / Kiss and Makeup Houston

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