A Perfect Day at The Courtyard at St. James with Leslie and John

This was my first wedding at The Courtyard at St. James.  I've done a lot of wedding photography in Houston but never at this venue. I have been there before but never for a wedding. It's such a beautiful venue for weddings and it's designed in a way that you can have two weddings happen at the same time!!  The weather that morning was really drab and rainy and to say Leslie was a little nervous about the weather is an understatement.  Luckily by noon, the skies opened up and we got sunshine for the rest of the day!!  We all got started a little later than planned but we got everyone situated and dressed in time for a "First Look" about 1 hour before the ceremony.  Leslie was so nervous and worried before she saw John, but once she saw him, everything was okay.  She told me immediately after seeing him that she's so glad she did.  John didn't seem nervous at all.  The ceremony was outside and it was a wee bit chilly! I think it got in the low 60's or so and unfortunately the bridesmaids all had sleeveless dresses on!! I think the space heaters outside helped but I could imagine most people were ready to head inside after the ceremony was over!!  The reception was a blast inside. they had some great music and of course very good food.  Of course you would expect that since John is a chef.  The first picture is the groom's cake and it had a lot of culinary items on it, including a bacon wrapped filet mignon!! How cool was that!!  I thought that was really cute!! Their cake was also really beautiful!! 

To top off a wonderful night, they left in a vintage Rolls Royce!! I love those cars, they are so sweet looking!!  We got some cool pictures of them in front of their hotel. 

 

 

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