Noelle & Whitson

Wedding date: 4/26/2025

Venue: Thompson Houston

Photographer: Laning Photography

From the moment I walked into Iconic Bride, I knew I was in for the experience every bride hopes for. The atmosphere is elegant and welcoming, with a curated selection of high-end gowns and accessories that immediately set the tone for a luxurious bridal experience. The boutique’s selection is truly top-tier—featuring exclusive designers and couture options that you simply won’t find elsewhere. Every gown was impeccably displayed, and the quality was so top tier that you felt like Hollywood. What truly made this boutique stand out though, was the staff. Every team member I encountered was not only warm and gracious but also incredibly knowledgeable. They weren’t just sales associates—they were true experts in their craft. They understood body types, fabrics, silhouettes, and styling with a level of insight that made me feel completely taken care of and understood. My consultant and the owners took the time to really listen to my vision and guide me toward options that matched my taste and personality while introducing ideas I hadn’t considered—but ended up loving. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and sincere passion for helping me achieve my vision was evident in every interaction. Finding my wedding dress here was not just a task, but a joyful, memorable experience I will always cherish. I cannot thank the owners and staff of Iconic Bride enough for their genuine compassion, guidance, and customer service given to me. They truly made this step of the wedding process unforgettable, and better than any other atelier/boutique I visited in my dress shopping experience!

Venue & Reception: The reception was held in the grand Vesper ballroom with vaulted ceilings adorned with 28 cascading mesh chandeliers and gilded details. Elegance, excess, and theatrical flair dominated—floral arrangements overflowing with white roses and calla lilies, adorned mirrored surfaces accenting the lighting, and metallic finishes in gold, black, and silver in classic black-tie fashion. Dramatic lighting casted a soft, golden glow across the ballroom along with opulence being showcased by towering florals and crystal candelabras poised on custom art-deco tables. The reception was true nod to Great Gatsby luxury.

Cocktail Hour: Champagne and wine flowed freely, served in vintage coupes and glasses. Guests sipped on signature cocktails like espresso martinis and margaritas from two gleaming custom bars. A live jazz trio played upbeat tunes while an array of hors d'oeuvres on silver trays were circulated amongst guests. Dinner was a lavish affair—multi-course, elegant, and decadent. The wedding cake was a towering seven layer floral masterpiece and groom’s cake rendition of the University of Texas football stadium.

Fashion & Attire: Noelle dazzled in a custom Nicole + Felicia floral cape that proved to be the true star of the show. Her gown was a classic Rita Vinieris strapless dress with a sophisticated plunged neckline. Whitson looked dashing in a custom black tuxedo and black boots. The ~400 attending guests were dressed to the nines—floor length ball gowns, statement jewelry and accessories, and tuxedos—fully embracing the glamour of the evening.

Entertainment: Emerald City kept the dance floor alive, playing everything from classics to covers of modern hits. The dancefloor was electric and full the entire evening with guests dancing their hearts out. Noelle and Whitson’s first dance was as dramatic as their attire and reception—cold sparks and fog covered the dance floor as Noelle was lifted and spun to the Celine Dion’s iconic ballad, the Power of Love. The evening ended with sparklers and bubbles filling the air as Emerald City serenading the guests, bride and groom to their send off in their white-horse drawn carriage.

Vendors: Blooming Gallery @bloominggallery

Keely Thorne Events @keely.thorne.events

Julie Myers (planner) @julie.marie.myers

Emerald City @emeraldcityband Susie's Cakes @susiecakes.houston

Etoilly Artistry @etoillyartistry @doubleshotofsass @thecassieandco

Center Stage Floors @centerstage_floors

Thompson Houston Hotel @thompsonhoustonhotel