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Christina + Luis, The Estate on Second

March 27, 2019

Sun soaked The Attic at The Estate on Second as Christina and Luis exchanged their first look. Luis couldn’t keep the tears of joy from welling up in his eyes as he gazed upon his beautiful soon to be wife. With a twirl and a kiss – and a few pictures in between - the two love birds were off to their wedding ceremony.

The ceremony space was decorated with a candle lined aisleway, greenery garland, and a few tastefully sprinkled roses. Smiles were painted across the bride and grooms faces as they recited their vows to one another. Guests cheered as Christina and Luis sealed the deal with a sweet kiss.

Bride and groom facing one another during a first look
Groom kissing the bride's cheek by a window
Greenery above an arched ballroom window
Bride and groom standing together by tall windows
Bride and groom reacting during their first look
Ceremony chairs beneath white beams and chandeliers

After the ceremony, the wedding party snuck away to take pictures with family and close friends while guests snacked on Jay’s Famous Tortilla Chips with Queso Fundido, had some drinks and played games like Jenga on The Terrace. When the newlyweds returned, the dinner buffet opened. Carnitas Tacos with Corn Tortillas, Spanish Caesar Salad, Chicken Empanadas, Spicy Flame Grilled Corn, Tequila Lime Chicken, and Pasilla Rice was served. During dinner, toasts were made that brought laughter and memories.

Newlyweds walking hand in hand outdoors
Guest playing a stacked wooden-block lawn game
Food station with buffet trays and bowls of toppings
Outdoor staircase and walkway beside the venue
Wooden bar menu with signature drinks
Bride and bridesmaids posing outdoors
Long reception tables through the brick ballroom
Bride and groom walking along an outdoor balcony
Bride showing her wedding ring with bridesmaids
Newlyweds embracing beside an outdoor fountain
Groom walking along an outdoor balcony
Bride and groom selecting food at a buffet
Guests serving themselves from buffet trays
A guest filling a plate from a buffet tray
Bride and groom kissing on a sunny outdoor walkway
Buffet tray of prepared food
Bride holding her bouquet on an outdoor balcony

As guests were finishing up dinner, everyone was invited to the dance floor and that’s when the party really started. A conga line made its way through the reception space and then Luis was lifted up by his friends and family in celebration of the wedding. Everyone briefly stopped dancing for the bouquet and garter toss and the cake cutting, but it didn’t take long for guests to get back into the groove.

Newlyweds posing against a whitewashed brick wall
Guests walking into the reception together
Guests dancing around a celebrating wedding guest

Congrats to Christina and Luis on your wedding! Big thanks to our Event Specialist, Hannah, for organizing their perfect day.

Venue: The Estateon Second // Catering: Jay’s Catering // Photographer: Emma Hopp Photography // Planner: K.Sage Events // Florist: Growing Grace // Video: Emma Lynn Cinema // DJ: Bad Boys Entertainment

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