Obed Esquivel & Stephen Pickett

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We can’t get enough of all the navy blues in Obed and Stephen’s modern rustic wedding at The Woodlands Country Club. The couple met online while Stephen was enjoying a family vacation in South Padre Island and Obed was only a couple of miles away in Brownsville, Texas. They talked long nights over Facetime and learned about each other before meeting for the first time in Brownsville in July 2020. After doing long-distance for nine months, things got much easier when Obed’s family moved to the Houston area. Finally, in July 2021, Obed and Stephen moved in together, and Stephen gave Obed the ultimate surprise. Stephen proposed with a watch instead of a ring and eventually got one to match himself. The two love looking down at their matching watches with their new favorite accessories- their wedding bands.

 

The navy blue accents give Obed and Stephen’s rustic wedding an elegant charm. The couple knew The Woodlands Country Club was their perfect venue after their first meeting. The gorgeous venue space that offered stunning golf course views created an elegant and unforgettable reception space for the two. In addition, the venue offers an outdoor ceremony space where Obed and Stephen said their “I dos.” Stephen’s favorite moment of the day was seeing his handsome groom Obed walk down the aisle in tears with his sister. How sweet is that! Following the ceremony, the couple and guests proceeded inside for the reception. Inside, EB Inc. Event Rentals provided elegant decor, while Double Oak Events brought the lighting and entertainment. After Obed’s emotional brother-sister dance in memory of their mom, the couple hit the dance floor to celebrate their love. Keep scrolling to see more gorgeous images captured below.

 

Groom in navy suit adjusting jacket with white floral boutonniere
Groom in charcoal three-piece suit with boutonniere poses on tree-lined path
Two grooms in navy suits share an emotional first look moment holding hands
Groom in navy suit stands between two bridesmaids in dusty blue dresses holding white and green bouquets outdoors
Eucalyptus and white blooms tied with gray ribbon decorating ceremony chair
Two grooms exchange vows under wooden arch with officiant and bridal party
Two grooms walk down aisle hand-in-hand after outdoor ceremony under rustic wooden arch
Circular wooden ceremony arch adorned with white blooms and greenery at outdoor venue
Two grooms in navy suits embrace in garden setting
Welcome seating chart adorned with eucalyptus garland and white blooms on easel
White floral centerpiece with eucalyptus and wooden table number five next to gold mercury glass votives
Elegant place setting with blue napkin, menu card with monogram, rose gold flatware, and clear charger plate
Elegant dessert table featuring chocolate-covered strawberries, petit fours, and miniature tarts for wedding guests
Custom monogram projection with couple's initials and date displayed on stone fireplace with dessert display
White wedding cake with wooden personalized name topper on gold cake stand
Two grooms in navy suits celebrate with sparklers during festive exit surrounded by cheering guests
Two grooms in navy suits embrace outdoors in a wooded setting

 

Obed and Stephen’s Dream Wedding Maker:

“Annemarie from The Woodlands Country Club – I remember us leaving after the first meeting, looking at Stephen, and just without saying anything, we agreed it was our venue already. We booked our wedding day and did the planning in under 4 months and it was butter-smooth with her help at every step.”

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Other Local Vendors:

EB Inc. Event Rentals, Megan Owen Photography, Cupcakes & Bubbles, Spenser Leigh, Makeup Artist, Elation Factory Co, Charles Jackson – Love The One You're With