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
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