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Katie & Ryan Kessler
October 26, 2019
Story by LAUREN DEVENZIO
Photos by SAN ANGEL PHOTO
W hat started as a match on
Tinder, a popular dating app,
led to a walk down the aisle and
as a nod to Katie and Ryan’s love of
video games.
“We’re both nerds and we love
an inseparable love for Katie, a playing video games together,” says
registered nurse, and Ryan Kessler, Katie. “Our wedding music was all
a service manager for H-E-B. After instrumental, and the music at the
meeting on the app, they went on a ceremony was from Skyrim: Spirited
date the next day to Grub Burger in Away. I walked down the aisle to a
College Station. It turned out Ryan’s song from the Legend of Zelda games.
family was from a town called China Ryan’s cake also had a little Batman
Spring, and Katie’s parents were on it.”
born there. After realizing their Katie’s favorite part of wedding
families knew each other, the rest planning was picking out the
was history. wedding dress with her mom,
“We dated for about two years,” sister, and grandma, as well as the
says Katie. “We would go to First bridesmaid dresses. The hardest
Friday, eat at IHOP all the time, and part was picking out the tiny details
hang out at each other’s apartments. towards the end of the wedding
Ryan was going through the planning, Katie says.
leadership program at H-E-B and “My mom helped plan the
was moved to Spring, so we did long wedding, and we also had an
distance for a year. I didn’t follow amazing wedding coordinator,” says
him due to my job as a nurse in Katie. “It all came together so well.”
College Station. We saw each other The ceremony took place
about twice a month.” outdoors with beautiful displays of
An ordinary visit to Spring on flowers on either side of the couple at
July 25, 2018, turned into a surprise the altar.
engagement for Katie. Ryan had said “The walkway into the ceremony
he had to grab some papers at work, was very long,” says Katie. “I walked
when in reality he was picking up the over a pond and stone bridge, and
ring before heading home to propose. there were rose petals and lanterns
“I was totally unprepared and on the path. My favorite color is
was wearing shorts, a t-shirt, and dusty blue so we had that in the
no makeup,” says Katie. “We had wedding, and I love Halloween so the
just returned from a trip to Florida. wedding took place in October.”
I thought we would get engaged Along with Katie’s favorite dusty
there, but getting engaged on a blue, fall colors were incorporated
random Wednesday at home was throughout the décor from the
perfect for us.” bouquet to the table pieces. Each
The wedding was held at bridesmaid wore dresses of the same
Brownstone Reserve on Oct. 26, color but the tops of the dresses
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“S wipe right on the nerds,” or at least that’s
what Claire McCullough recommends.
She met her husband, Patrick, on Bumble, a
dating app, in January 2017. What started as
a friendship grew quickly into a relationship,
surprising Claire.
“Patrick’s profile was not good at all,” she
says. “Give people a chance. They surprise you.
They stun you.”
Patrick surprised Claire again with a
proposal on a trip to New York City during
the winter. The couple united with Patrick’s
sisters and went around the city, stopping at
every major Christmas tree. At one stop, both
of their families waited for the big moment, but
before Claire could answer they broke out into
celebration. This close family dynamic explains
the lengthy guest list for the wedding, with
more than 300 people invited.
“I have a huge family,” says Patrick. “It was
pretty quickly realized there were only two or
three places that could handle the amount of
people we were thinking about inviting.”
The couple decided on The Stella Hotel
because it was most accommodating to people
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But, the parts that really made it special,
Claire says, were the personal touches.
“We got married at St. Joseph Catholic
Church,” says Claire. “I went to school
there for 12 years and that’s where
Patrick’s parents got married.”
The couple had a lot of special details
at their wedding, like their photographer,
florist, coordinator, and rehearsal dinner
caterer being close family friends. Claire
and Patrick also hung six photos at their
reception of grandparents and parents.
“They’ve all been married a long
time,” says Claire. “We wanted their
tradition to carry on at our wedding.”
Claire says those were the
personalized touches she cared about,
not bothering with the “something
borrowed, something blue” tradition or
others like it. The couple couldn’t decide
on one song for their first dance, so they
did a first and last dance instead. Their
country roots led them to choose One I
Want by Flatland Calvary and Millionaire
by Chris Stapleton. The only other time in
planning she had trouble was in her hunt
for a wedding dress.
“We wanted their tradition to
carry on at our wedding.”
“We went to a few places over
Christmas break and I couldn’t find
anything I wanted so I just started
ordering things online,” says Claire. “I
was living in Midland at this time, so I
had to make a special trip to Houston.”
McCullough Vendors: Claire’s parents helped her pick out
her dress, keeping in mind she wanted
Ceremony Venue: St. Joseph something clean and sleek. Every other
Catholic Church detail they left to their planner, Kelly
Reception Venue: The Stella Hotel Markwood. Claire emphasizes how easy
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having a planner made her special day.
“We stuck to the timeline given to us
Hair and Makeup: Naturally Flawless by Kelly really well and were on time to
Rentals and Coordination: Ashley & Co everything,” says Claire.
After one year of marriage, the
Florist: Postoak Florist
McCulloughs are settled in Houston
Photo Booth: Oh Snap Photo Booth with their goldendoodle. Claire says
DJ: Downtown Event Services quarantine has been great for them,
being able to spend lots of time together.
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click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 13W hen Candace and Tommy Hankins
tied the knot on Sept. 15, 2018,
it was truly a family affair. A friend
Candace & Tommy Hankins officiated, cousins showed up in droves to
bake desserts and stuff confetti poppers,
and the whole thing was hosted at the
September 15, 2018 venue Tommy’s parents own: Ant Street
Inn in Brenham.
The couple met working at the same
Story by KATIE JAMES company in Irving. Their friendship
Photos by KATHLYN DRAGNA PHOTOGRAPH turned into a relationship and quickly
moved on to an engagement. Five months
later, they were married.
Even before they were engaged,
Candace and Tommy started planning
their wedding. It was during one of these
planning sessions that Tommy decided to
propose. He made an excuse to run home
and returned to Candace’s apartment
with the ring. That ring was bought at the
same store Tommy’s dad had bought his
mom’s engagement ring — and sold by
the son of the man who sold his dad his
mom’s ring.
For the Hankins, having their wedding
in Brenham was like having a destination
14 INSITE September 2020wedding, since no one in the wedding but
Tommy’s parents lived there.
“All the groomsmen and bridesmaids
spent the night [at Ant Street Inn] which
was really nice,” says Candace. “We had
people coming from all over, so we didn’t
have to worry about people not making
it back to their hotel from the rehearsal
dinner or not making it to something on
time. Our bridal party loved still being
together that night after the wedding.
They went and got tacos at midnight in
their hotel robes.”
The Hankins loved using local vendors
since they knew the area well. Their
photographer was able to take them all
around downtown Brenham for their
portraits because she knew all the best
spots.
“Because we had so many friends help
us, I think more people felt included in
our big day,” says Tommy. “Because it’s
a small town, everybody knew my mom
and dad and they still ask about us. It
wasn’t just our day — it was a big day for
our people as well.”
Despite the threat of rain, Tommy
and Candace were able to have their
ceremony out in the garden before taking
click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 15the party inside to the ballroom for the overwhelming, what’s Candace’s advice to
reception. Their musician friend provided brides?
the music for the ceremony and learned “Once you’ve made a decision, get
the Friends theme song on the piano by off Pinterest, unfollow all the wedding
ear to play as the bridal party walked accounts, check it off the list, and move
down the aisle. on,” she says.
“My favorite part of the day was the Two years in, they say they wouldn’t
end of the ceremony when they said, ‘You change a thing.
may kiss the bride,’” says Candace. “The “It was great — I’d do it again,” says
fog of the stress of the day was lifted, Tommy. i
and I loved looking out and seeing all my
friends and family.”
Tommy prides himself on how much
fun everyone had at the reception, from Hankins Vendors:
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“At the reception we brought out Blue Caterer: Funky Art Cafe
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reveal,” says Tommy. “You can’t not have Cake: friend of the bride
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Other personal touches that made Venue: Ant Street Inn
the night special were the seating chart
based on cities the couple had been to Dresses for Bride and Bridesmaids:
together or wanted to visit and having a Terry Costa (Dallas)
family friend drive them around town in Additional Lodging: Main Street House
his old-school car for their “getaway car.” Rehearsal Dinner: LJ’s BBQ
Since making all these decisions can beA fter going to high school together,
dancing at Hurricane Harry’s, dating
briefly in their early 20s, and then
separating for almost a decade, Ashley
Ashley & Mahew Menchaca and Matthew Menchaca married in
September of 2019.
Their first dance was at Hurricane
September 28, 2019 Harry’s: Matthew asked for Ashley’s hand,
and while casually dancing and talking
about their high school, they clicked. It
Story by CELESTE ESTRADA
wasn’t until about a decade after their
Photos by ALL HEART PHOTOGRAPHY brief relationship that Ashley sent a
Facebook friend request to Matthew,
wondering and thinking about what the
past years were like for him.
“It was really serendipitous because I
was thinking about her the night before,”
says Matthew. “I hadn’t talked to her in a
while, and I was wondering how she was
doing. So the next morning I wake up to
her friend request.”
The relationship dynamic that
developed between them was unique.
Matthew came into town from San
Antonio to spend time with Ashley one
Easter weekend. The determination to
find the right socks for Matthew led them
to the mall, where, in March of 2018, they
were engaged.
“We end up at the jewelry store and
they’re having a really good sale, like 10
years zero percent interest, and Matt was
like, ‘Do you want a ring?’” says Ashley.
“So we just went in there and bought an
engagement ring. But the guy did make
him get down on one knee, we have a
picture of that. Of him getting down on
one knee inside the jewelry store.”
Ashley knew she wanted a fall
wedding in their shared hometown of
Bryan College Station. Her choice was 7F
Lodge because of its elegant simplicity.
“Being in B/CS in the fall, you need to
plan everything around football season,”
says Ashley. “So the only date in the book
at the time was our wedding date because
that was the Arkansas game that was
already way planned out.”
Ashley knew simple was the approach
to take in planning her wedding. The
couple used DIY methods for signs and
other aspects of their wedding. Ashley’s
dad built the centerpieces for the
wedding, too.
Matthew and Ashley agree that the
day of the wedding was chaotic. The
couple almost forgot the polaroid camera
for the guest book and Ashley’s wedding
band was nearly too late. Her ring was a
gift from her soon-to-be-husband’s aunt
and uncle, who sent the band via FedEx.
click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 17“We got her wedding ring four hours “I hear a lot of people say that they “We were proud; that was the only
before the wedding; nobody told us,” says never saw their wife more beautiful, and thing we asked for, that he marry us, and
Matthew. “The ring didn’t show up until I thought that was kind of cheesy until the one stipulation was he couldn’t cry
about an hour before my aunt and uncle I saw her walking down the aisle,” says during the ceremony,” says Matthew.
did.” Matthew. “And I’m not a crier at all, but I Their advice for couples is to make a
Ashley tried not to cry as she walked was borderline bawling.” checklist. Relax and everything will fall
down the aisle with her father. For The stand-out moment was Matthew’s into place, says Ashley. At the same time,
Matthew, the moment was surreal. dad officiating the wedding. He was able to expect everything to go wrong, says
reference his son’s prized Jeep Wrangler in Matthew.
the vows. He became ordained so he could “Luckily all my groomsmen were
marry them — and did so without crying. already married so they kind of kept me
18 INSITE September 2020calm, but they also helped so change throughout the process.
much,” says Matthew. “I don’t think What’s important is to have a good
that day would’ve gone nearly as time, says Matthew.
well without them. ’Cause there “Just have fun with it,” says
were a lot of fires ... that happened Matthew. “We stressed a lot; I
that nobody told us about that they, actually got laid off for the first
my groomsmen, took care of like part of that year. That threw a
90% of them.” huge wrench in our plans. Just
The wedding didn’t happen how having people around you to help,
Ashley expected it to, but it was even just the moral support was
everything she wanted, she says. so helpful because it got really
The support of friends and family stressful. At some point you have
made a huge difference in the to say, it’ll be ok, things will work
couple’s reaction to hardship and out.” i
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S eamus and Miranda’s love story began like
a Hallmark Holiday Special. They met over
Christmas break during their first semester at
charming. After their romantic dinner, they
returned to a candle-lit path, leading them to
Miranda’s backyard strung with lights and
Texas A&M University. Over the break, Seamus filled with lanterns lit all around them. With
messaged Miranda “howdy,” and that’s all it the instrumental version of I See the Light
took for them to start texting and FaceTiming playing, Seamus got down on one knee and
every day. Because they had so much instant asked Miranda to be his wife.
chemistry, unable to wait for school to start The big day had the most incredible
again, Seamus drove two hours from his weather, and the floral installation added a
hometown to Miranda’s to take her on a proper beautiful touch to the gazebo at Inn at Quarry
date. They made it official soon after. Ridge in Bryan. The setup allows for an
Seamus is known for his sense of humor, intimate ceremony, so even though they had
and he constantly teased Miranda about about 175 guests attending, it felt just how
proposing. One of the most memorable times they wanted it. Miranda and Seamus decided
he did this was when he visited Miranda during to write their own vows which was something
her semester in the Disney College Program that was very important to them both. Most
in the fall of 2017. Miranda was convinced people know Seamus for his sense of humor but
that he had a ring and would be getting down seeing him get so emotional during his vows
on one knee in front of the Cinderella Castle. was special for Miranda.
However, it wasn’t until over a year later he “Our reception was an absolute blast,” says
knew he wasn’t joking about the future he Miranda. “First off, Stonehem Hall is absolutely
envisioned with his princess. Knowing her love gorgeous and we got so many compliments
for Disney, Tangled in particular, on March 31, on how beautiful the decor looked. It was so
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the foundation is already incredible. The your trust in the coordinator and venue
hall provided a natural dance floor which staff, because they have done this many
allowed our guests to join in during the times, and they are there to make sure
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fall when she sold wooden ornaments at strong and beautiful to remind
Olive + Cedar Designs is a new small Santa’s Wonderland and The Gift Box. me of my savior.”
business in the Brazos Valley focused “It was just a hobby for myself,” says Olive + Cedar’s main
on creating custom signs, addressing Blaschke. “I wasn’t wanting to sell, but focus is acrylic and
invitation suites, and performing any when you realize you have something wooden wedding signs,
other calligraphy services a wedding or to offer, it gives you confidence. You but chances are, if you
event may need. keep building a little at a time. I was need something with
The woman behind the brand is Jenny encouraged when I realized people calligraphy or hand
Blaschke, a wife, mom to four kids, and wanted to buy stuff from me. I wasn’t lettering, Blaschke
a member of the Aggie class of ’08. She perfect, but people liked it.” can do it.
taught herself calligraphy as a hobby and In January, she officially “When
creative outlet 12 years ago but didn’t registered her business, you think of
transition to a business focus until last debuted a new name, calligraphy,
and started dedicating think of an
serious time to her added detail
craft. Her faith is at that brings
the center of her life to your
brand, inspired by event,” says
trees with biblical Blaschke.
ties: cedar trees “It’s so simple
are known for but brings
their beauty and elegance
JOHN MANSFIELD, ALL HEART PHOTOGRAPHY
strength, while to even a
olive trees are
known for
their longevity and ability basic event.
to produce fruit even in Anything on a
difficult seasons. Olives chalkboard or a sign,
themselves are crushed and if done well, draws
pressed for their valuable oil. people in. It’s pleasant
“I wanted something with to look at. It’s art with a
meaning because names are purpose.”
really important to me,” says Blaschke loves working on weddings
Blaschke. “My faith in Jesus is a really because of how special marriage is. She
big part of me, and I wanted something thinks little details like place cards, a
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Business for
the Small
Details
blog featuring tips and DIY tricks.
Right now, you can find a wedding
signage checklist and more
information about Olive + Cedar
Designs at olive-cedar.com. You can
see Blaschke’s work and progress on
Instagram at @olive_cedar_designs.
“If you don’t put in effort, you won’t
see results,” says Blaschke. “Taking the
first step is so scary, especially for a
RACHEL DRISKELL PHOTOGRAPHY
creative, because you’re putting yourself
out there. But opinions are subjective; it’s
not one size fits all. If you’re proud of it,
go for it! Build on it.” i
kids — including 2-year-old twin boys —
menu sign, or hand-addressed envelopes claim most of her time, and family is her
go a long way on such a big day. She even No. 1 priority.
offers on-site calligraphy services for “As a wife and mom, it’s a challenge
signs the venue may have. working from home and finding time,”
“For a wedding, have a welcome Blaschke says. “All my kids are under
sign at minimum,” says Blaschke. “It 7 and we’re homeschooling them this
makes your guests excited about your fall, so I just have to find little bits of the
wedding. They’re easy to photograph, day to devote to it. I don’t have Monday
and it’s not something you just chunk through Friday, 8 to 5 to work. It’s an
after; you can use it in your house. You hour and a half during the afternoon nap
can do it yourself, but when you have or a couple hours after the kids go to
a professional do it, it pops and really bed — that’s when I get most of my work
stands out.” done. Thankfully I’m a night person.”
While Blaschke loves what she does, As she grows her business, Blaschke
it doesn’t come without challenges. Her hopes to give back to her audience with a
click www.insitebrazosvalley.com 27WONKEY DONKEY
New restaurant and entertainment venue opens in Calvert
By HANNAH BRENNAN
a decent-sized beer menu. Ward and her
team also have small menu items kept
on a regular basis like jalapeno popper
hamburgers, waffle fries, barbeque
brisket paninis, pulled pork nachos,
tomato bisque soup, salads, and more.
But, the pizza is a new must for Calvert
locals.
“I’ve had a couple of them say we’ve
ruined them because they used to go to a
chain pizza company,” says Ward. “Now
they just can’t because it’s just not the
same.”
Wonkey Donkey has around 20 to 30
regulars, some of whom, even through
quarantine, have ordered from the
Wonkey Donkey every week. As a new
business in a small town, the Wonkey
Donkey was heavily affected by the
pandemic, doing about 65% less business
than before COVID-19. Opening to 50%
capacity was helpful for this large
restaurant that’s able to accommodate
a lot more people than smaller venues.
The spacious setting has also hosted big
events such as dinner parties, Christmas
parties, and live concerts.
“It has the capability to do higher-end
events with linens and then it has the
PD Ward, her husband CT Ward, “We have a lot of little things that you capability to be a honky tonk,” says Ward.
and daughter Amanda opened Wonkey can’t imagine unless you came in to see “I want to call it ‘ranch elegance.’”
Donkey, a wood-fired pizza restaurant, it,” says Ward. For bigger events, Ward has help from
on Calvert’s main street in November One table is a tailgate from a friends and family from Arkansas and
2019. Just 5 miles away from their Chevrolet truck hanging off the wall, and Galveston. Even members of the local
miniature donkey ranch, Wonkey Donkey the chandeliers are made out of wine sheriff’s department sometimes tend the
got its name from Ward’s spouse. bottles. This eclectic eatery also has pool bar or help in the kitchen. One of Ward’s
“My husband doesn’t call them tables, TVs, electronic darts, cornhole, goals for the Wonkey Donkey is for it to
donkeys all of the time,” says Ward, and a jukebox to keep customers become more of an event center for the
owner of Wonkey Donkey. “They’re entertained. Every third Saturday of small town of Calvert.
usually wonky this, crazy that, or dang the month, the Wonkey Donkey hosts a “I want to know I’m doing enough
donkey — things of that nature.” karaoke night and towards the end of the entertaining things to keep a small local
If the wacky name isn’t enough, the month hosts a craftsmen lineup including town excited,” says Ward. “You know we
restaurant has large, turquoise doors woodworkers, forgers, ceramic painters, need something to do.”
and a 6-foot donkey standing out front. and chainsaw artists. Each month has a Kids are always welcome at the
Inside, a few of Ward’s paintings of her theme played out in special menu items, Wonkey Donkey, but usually past 10
donkeys hang around the restaurant, and decoration, and the kids crafting corner p.m. the restaurant has more of an adult
even the bathrooms look like a donkey on the second Saturday of the month. environment. Ward emphasizes children
barn. The 4,000 square foot building, “We try to do a lot of interesting are welcome anytime and the restaurant
built in 1890, has been completely things to keep in a good flow of is prepared to entertain them too.
refurbished with Ward’s “repurposed” entertainment as well as the food and the “I’d love for everyone, safely, to see
decor. A real silo in the front hosts their drinks,” says Ward. it first hand,” says Ward. “I’m hopeful
gift shop with handmade horseshoe art Wonkey Donkey offers a full wine bar, for the future because I believe in the
and candles, as well as other gifts. collaborating with nine vineyards, and Wonkey Donkey. It has a lot to offer.” i
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Just as important is the color,
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person to bring down and put back up.”
Bryan College Station has a lot of
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Although it’s not used in every room of roll but usually sold in double rolls
the house anymore, people are utilizing because of ceiling height.
wallpaper to add a touch of detail Holley warns to use a professional
and texture to their homes. Borders wall covering installer because
on wallpaper have become dated and preparation of walls is key to hanging a
unpopular, similar to the term wallpaper wall covering well. If there is preparation
itself. needed, the installer can quote the
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Holley, owner of Holley’s Windows “This day [and] age people can
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the wallpaper of the past. Wall coverings “The wonderful thing about wall should consider calling a professional.”
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wider array of materials used, compared a day,” says Holley. more intricate and elaborate, with
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Live Performances Across the Brazos Valley
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