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room, the facility boasts a dining area, bar, and big screen TV. While preparing for the ceremony, the groom and groomsmen were able to relax with a few beers and watch college football. Post Oak Florist made the flower arrangements. Darby’s bouquet overflowed with white peonies, despite being out of season, while the bridesmaids carried arrangements of white Ohara roses and baby’s breath. The groomsmen’s boutonnieres perfectly matched the bridesmaids’ arrangements with white Ohara roses. The Wedding & Reception The wedding ceremony was held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in College Station at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015. A traditional Catholic ceremony, the nuptials included a full hour mass. Darby and Joseph found the ceremony to be special, personal, and teary-eyed. Regardless of religious preference, everyone felt at home by the priest’s service and message of love. Following the ceremony, a cocktail hour was held prior to the reception at Tradition’s Country Club in College Station. The décor consisted of crisp linens from Ashley & Company, white hydrangeas and roses arranged by Post Oak Florist, silver and pewter accents, along with pearls and an ice sculpture. “It was perfect,” says Darby. Between Traditions’ accommodating service and Ashley & Company’s seamless planning, the couple, their friends, and family fully enjoyed celebrating the day without worrying about details or schedules. The bride’s advice to 10 INSITE FEBRUARY 2016