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The Astin Mansion is stately and beautiful wedding venue in College Station, Texas. The character of the 100+ year old mansion attracted Roxanne and Kevin when they were searching for a wedding venue in the College Station and Houston area.

ceremony in front of the Astin Mansion columns outdoors

The Astin Mansion was one of only a few venues that matched the style and the budget they were looking for. I’ve worked at the Astin Mansion many times and know the staff well. They go above and beyond for every couple to make the wedding day just what they imagined.

Roxanne and Kevin didn’t want all the bells and whistles for their ceremony. Their style is much more classic and stately. And having all the character of the front of the Astin Mansion as the backdrop for their outdoor ceremony was all they needed to make it a stunning setting.

When talking with Roxanne about her wedding day, she shared that one of the most meaningful and precious moments of the day was when she walked down the aisle toward her husband. She was joined by her their two young daughters. She said that it was one of the most meaningful moments of the day as they walked together, joining the family as one.

Talk about some unique wedding day florals, one of the bride’s hobbies is cooking so she incorporated as many herbs as she could think of into her bouquet and centerpieces.

Get ready for a party, because their reception was an all-out dance fest! Kevin picked all the songs for the reception playlist and the DJ rocked that playlist for all the guests.

WORDS of ADVICE from the BRIDE:
“Take a deep breath and think about what’s important to y’all as a couple. You don’t have to follow the rules if you don’t want to.”

This is so important! Your wedding day is yours. If you don’t have roses in your bouquet, but some sprigs of rosemary are more your style, then do it.

“Hiring a wedding planner was crucial! I could not have done it without her.  Take the time to soak in how special getting married is, try not to let stress overtake that.”

best man helping groom put on suit jacket for wedding
groom sitting in wedding suit
outdoor wedding ceremony at the astin mansion
bride and daughters walking the aisle for the ceremony
father of the bride holds daughter of the bride during ceremony
bride and groom laughing during ceremony
bride and groom share their first kiss as married couple
bride and groom celebrate as they exit their wedding ceremony
wedding party celebrating with couple
officiant blessing groom
silly faces with the bride and bridesmaid
wedding rings on a palm branch
groom and groomsmen
bride and groom in front of the wedding ceremony
bridal bouquet
bride and groom sweet moment
wedding reception table filled with guests in the blue room at the Astin Mansion
bride and maid of honor take a selfie
herb centerpieces for wedding reception
outdoor reception seating
king cake for a wedding cake
bride and groom descending stairs to enter the reception
bride and groom first dance
bride and groom first dance
Reception dancing outside
Reception dancing outside
Reception dancing outside
smores roasting over a fire pit
couple enjoying the heat by the fire pit
Reception dancing outside and selfies
bride and maid of honor dancing
groom lifted up during reception
groom riding on the shoulders of groomsmen
Reception dancing outside
Reception dancing outside
bride and groom leaving reception with a bubble exit send off

Here’s the awesome vendor team for Roxanne + Kevin’s wedding!
Venue // The Astin Mansion | Bryan, TX
Coordinator // Amy with All Things Planned
Florals // DIY by the Bride
Wedding Cake // Bringing King Cakes
Hair and Make Up // Naturally Flawless
DJ // Livewire Productions
Catering // C&J’s Barbeque
Bartending // Luke’s Bartending
Photography // All Heart Photography

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Our goal is to seek out real moments, get all the laughter and tears, and to make you feel like yourself while we create something amazing together.

We’re a Houston area photography team who love all the things that make you uniquely YOU. If this sounds like what you’re looking for in your wedding, contact us for availability and pricing!

We frequently travel for weddings, events, and portrait sessions, both around Texas as well as internationally. Check out our Travel Dates to find out details about where we’re headed and how to meet up with us.


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