Coast Bridal Editors Laura Elder, right, and Melissa Rivera. Photo by Stuart Villanueva

Each year, hundreds of couples flock to the upper Texas coast to exchange vows by the sea. That’s not surprising. There’s something magical, romantic and serene about the water. That’s why waterfront weddings will never go out of style. But we’re also enjoying a rustic and very Texas wedding trend. Along with stately, elegant venues, couples also are finding charm in farms and barns where boots and bolo ties are most welcome. [Read more…]

Couples celebrate Texas in wedding ceremonies

Texas is big, of course. And as a theme, it’s huge in weddings right now. [Read more…]

Eight area wedding venues to book for your big day

Brides love our beaches, but coastal prairie is popular, too. From rustic acreages with weathered barns to plantation homes on private estates, there’s something for every bride planning a Texas-style wedding. [Read more…]

From boots to bullet bracelets, accessorize Texas style

Texas-themed and rustic weddings are all the rage. Whether this is your first wedding, or not your first rodeo, consider adding some Texas-centric flair to your wedding day ensemble. [Read more…]

14 country songs perfect for a Texas wedding first dance

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Photo by Jennifer Reynolds

Always seeking adventure, couple plans wedding in four weeks

On a perfect late October afternoon — the summer heat having slowly begun to surrender to autumn — Casey McAuliffe, 31, married her college sweetheart on the front porch of their colonial-style home in La Marque. [Read more…]

Photo courtesy of Scott Pena Photography

How a Coast Monthly bachelor and bachelorette found each other

When Galveston police officer Destin Sims started frequenting Maceo Spice & Import Co. in April 2015, he discovered there was something about the famous Galveston eatery that was even more extraordinary than the food. [Read more…]

Photo courtesy of Eric Clausen

A stalled out boat leads to a waterfront wedding

Astalled out pleasure boat on Clear Lake caused a change of plans and sent Emily Augustini to the nearby Hilton Hotel to enjoy an end of summer party in late 2011. There was food, entertainment, adult beverages and a very handsome guitar player who was singing for the crowd. [Read more…]

Friends and family were in on the surprise proposal

Brook Morse and Marshall Paysse III started dating their senior year at O’Connell College Preparatory School in Galveston. [Read more…]

When it’s time to celebrate, keep snacks easy and fun

It’s easy to work up an appetite with all the celebrations. We asked Alicia Cahill, owner of The Kitchen Chick in Galveston, to whip up ideas that make gatherings sweet and simple with these quick party bites. [Read more…]