“There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion, or company than a good marriage.” – Martin Luther
Having been in the wedding industry for more than a few years now, I feel confident in saying that watching couples tie the knot is something that never gets old! From the intimate ceremonies to the fun-filled celebrations that follow, every single wedding day is packed with excitement from start to finish. If this is your first time visiting our blog, welcome to Madera Estates. Based just north of Houston in Conroe, TX, Madera Estates is a luxury wedding venue offering both all-inclusive packages, as well as venue-only rentals. Here on our wedding blog, we like to mix it up with wedding day photo albums (like the one you’ll see today) and tips to ensure your planning process goes flawlessly.
On today’s blog, we’ll be taking a look through Bryanna and Joey’s celebration at Madera! From the beautiful fall weather for their outdoor ceremony to the closing sparkler send-off, the entire day was marvelous! Thank you so much to all of the amazing vendors that helped make this wedding a reality, including Victoria Alaniz Photography for capturing all of the memorable moments featured in this blog!
Bridal Suite at Madera Estates!
To kick off this “Real Wedding” blog, we’ll head over to the Champagne Suite. How stunning is Bryanna’s wedding gown?!
This room serves as our bridal suite here at Madera Estates! This spacious suite comes with just about everything brides and their bridesmaids could possibly need. A dining room, dressing room, lounge area, hair and makeup room, you name it!
Sporting matching bridal party robes, how cute does Bryanna and her favorite gals look? Before they got all dressed for the big day, they were able to snap a few pics both inside the Champagne Suite and elsewhere throughout the property. And, of course, we absolutely love the shot with the “Mother of the Bride” and “Mother of the Groom” robes!
As the clock ticks closer to the ceremony, let’s look back inside the Champagne Suite, where Bryanna is getting ready for the big day! And how about this first look she had with her bridesmaids? We’ve seen plenty of first looks between bride and groom, but this one with her besties is absolutely adorable!
Whiskey Lounge at Madera Estates!
Meanwhile, as we headed over to the groom’s suite, Joey had a little bit of a different surprise coming his way for a first look! One of his groomsmen tossed on a wedding gown! I’m sure neither of them will ever forget this moment!
Even with all of the fun and games, the guys still had plenty of time to get all spruced up and even work in a few photo shoots along the way. We’re just about ready for the ceremony!
Wedding Ceremony in Conroe, TX
And now it’s time for the ceremony! Check out the look on Joey’s face as he’s seeing his bride-to-be for the first time in her wedding gown.
To add to the scene, the beautiful fall weather on this wedding day helped provide the perfect backdrop for this celebration. As is the case with the majority of our outdoor ceremonies, Bryanna and Joey opted to have theirs in front of the massive Grand Fireplace.
And just like that, the couple are officially Mr and Mrs! Congratulations!
Post-Wedding Ceremony Photos!
While their guests enjoyed a cocktail hour in the Hacienda, our newlyweds took the opportunity to snap a few more photos throughout the property. Weather permitting, one thing you can always count on at Madera Estates is having plenty of picture-perfect photo opportunities! Bryana and Joey captured a few just behind the Grand Fireplace, as well as by the tiki structure in the woods.
Wedding Reception in Conroe, TX!
With the vows said and “I Do’s” exchanged, it’s officially time for the reception! From the crystal chandeliers to the candle-lit lanterns, the Hacienda looked absolutely beautiful as it awaited its guests.
In terms of catering, you can never go wrong with a taco bar, right?! Kudos to Y Taco Bar for supplying the delicious food for the day’s festivities!
After the bridal party made their way into the ballroom, it was time for the grand entrance by our newlyweds. The pair enjoyed a first dance as husband and wife as their guests looked on.
Before you know it, the mariachi music started and it was clear this was going to be quite the celebration! Thanks to the fun team at Mariachi Los Gallitos for always getting the party started right!
Wedding Cake Cutting in Conroe, TX!
Looking for a wedding cake that’s a true work of art? Check out this beauty from Sweets To Dream On! Such a timeless and delectable creation! And they were even able to create an R2-D2 in a tux cake as well!
Wedding DJ and Bouquet Toss in Conroe, TX
With all of the wedding formalities complete, it’s time to get the party started! Thanks to the work of Jonny Black Productions, the dance floor was packed all night long!
Before we head outside for the final events of this marvelous wedding day, you can’t forget about the bouquet toss! Shout-out to team at Carter’s Floral for handling the floral design work with this wedding!
Newlyweds Dance Under the Stars and Sparkler Send-Off
As we draw to a close of this amazing wedding celebration, these newlyweds surely knew how to cap it off in style. With a dance under the stars in front of the Grand Fireplace and a sparkler send-off, this entire day resembled something straight out of a movie!
We would like to give a huge thank you to Bryanna and Joey for allowing us to be a part of their special day! We had a blast helping turn this dream wedding into a reality and wish you two nothing but the best going forward! Cheers to many years of love and happiness!
In closing, I would also like to recognize all of the talented vendors that helped make this entire celebration a reality! I’ve listed each of them down below, in case you would like to get in touch for your own wedding celebration:
Photographer: Victoria Alaniz Photography
Videographer: Reverent Wedding Films
Floral Design: Carter’s Florist
Catering: Y TACO BAR
Cake: Sweets To Dream On
DJ: Jonny Black Productions
Mariachi: Mariachi Los Gallitos
Margarita Machine: Mr. Margarita The Woodlands
Book Your Dream Wedding at Madera Estates!
We hope you enjoyed following along on Bryanna and Joey’s big day as much as we did! It really was such a fun celebration of love and happiness! If you’re recently engaged and trying to find a luxury wedding venue near the Houston area, we would be more than happy to show you around Madera. As mentioned in the opening paragraphs, we’re located in Conroe, TX and we often recommend taking an in-person tour as the perfect first step. You’ll have the opportunity to tour all of the different rooms making up Madera, as well as chat with one of our wedding planning experts about pricing and availability.
You’re more than welcome to check out our booking calendar here and select a time that works best for you and your fiance. In addition, if you would just like to talk with a member of our team, feel free to either call us directly at (936) 441-9337 or fill out the contact form on our website.
Want to hear from past couples on their experiences having a wedding at Madera Estates? Head over to our testimonials page linked HERE to learn more!