For Unmatched Luxury, Choose The Astorian For Your Wedding Day

Luxurious Timeless Elegance

Your wedding day is one of the most memorable moments of your life, so don't settle for an ordinary venue; spend your day surrounded by luxury at The Astorian. Discerning brides know, when searching for luxury wedding venues, The Astorian is the ultimate choice. Located within a historic landmark building in the Heights area of Houston, The Astorian masterfully combines luxurious industrial chic with timeless elegance. 

Why Choose The Astorian?

With room for the ceremony and reception, The Astorian is the ideal venue for celebrating your wedding day. This extraordinary 14,000 square foot venue was meticulously designed to replicate New York's Grand Central Station. From the moment you walk through the doors, you're transported to a bye-gone era where Art Deco, glamour, and sophistication reigned supreme. Located within this contemporary multi-level facility, a fully-functional gourmet kitchen and bar ensure your guests are treated to extraordinary cuisine worthy of this luxurious setting. 

As you arrive, the breathtaking mosaic greets you. This 35-foot long entryway contains over a half-million hand-placed "tesseras" meticulously designed using multiple Roman tile laying techniques. Master craftsmen used the "square of the circle" process, the same one used to build the ancient pyramids, to create the stunning architectural details that surround you as you make your way into the Grand Ballroom. No expense was spared down to the flooring, which combines granite, travertine, marble, jade, and serpentine into a spectacular motif stretching the full extent of the walkway. 

Upon entering the Grand Ballroom, you're struck by the floor-to-ceiling windows that offer breathtaking views of the Houston skyline. The deep wood-paneled walls pay homage to 1920's art deco design, while the 14-foot ceilings create a sense of grandeur unmatched anywhere else in the world. The stained concrete floors found throughout The Astorian pair perfectly with the thoughtfully designed accents of brushed aluminum, rusted steel, brass, and copper. 

Before the ceremony begins, the celebration starts in the dressing rooms. With options for the bride and groom, The Astorian ensures everyone is catered to on this special day. The Soho Suite is the ideal space for the bride and her bridesmaids to enjoy each other's company and have a drink or two. The vintage Victorian decor throughout this 1,110 square foot room offers a modern twist with plush couches and luxurious fabrics and finishes. Antique Rococo and late Baroque chandeliers glisten and cast dancing light, creating the perfect ambiance for the memories made here during the Bride’s getting ready and Bridal session during her wedding day. 

The groom and his groomsmen are welcomed into the Lexington Lounge, where English-inspired decor with supple leather couches and exposed brick walls greet them. Here you'll find board and video games, hi-speed wifi, and cable tv so that the men can celebrate together, too, while enjoying each others company and a drink or two. 

What Type Of Bride Chooses The Astorian?

Not every bride will appreciate the grandeur and elegance found within the historical walls of The Astorian. This one-of-a-kind venue is made for brides who have waited their whole lives for their wedding day—the ones who value attention to detail and never settle for less than the very best. Her designer gown enhances her beauty as she stands alongside her tuxedo-clad fiancé, taking in the beauty of the moment. She is hard-working, successful and can accomplish anything she puts her mind to. When she’s not pursuing her profession, she invests in her health by attending the River Oaks RYDE and The Heights The Studio BE Yoga studio. 

The Astorian bride is the epitome of elegance and beauty and is accustomed to turning heads whenever she walks in the door. She enjoys grabbing dinner and drinks with the girls and isn't afraid to get on the dance floor. She deeply values her family, friends, and close-knit connections and believes life is better enjoyed together. This chic bride isn't afraid to pay for luxury and expects first-class service wherever she goes when she gets out of her Range Rover or BMW.

Why Choose David Baker Studios For Your Wedding Photography

When you choose a luxury venue like The Astorian, you can't settle for any photographer; you need one who has the necessary experience to provide you with the stunning photographs you deserve. David Baker Studios is the most sought-after wedding photographer at The Astorian for a good reason! Our customer-service based approach ensures your experience is fantastic from our first meeting to your special day. Our years of expertise guarantee you will get high-quality and professional photography and videography that you will pass down to many generations to come.

We Are Lighting Specialists

Specialty locations like The Astorian come with unique challenges most photographers aren't equipped to handle. The historic nature that makes the building so beautiful also creates lighting demands that require specialized equipment. We’re known as The Astorian wedding photographer for a good reason! Our team is expertly trained to understand the specific lighting needs within The Astorian. We are lighting specialists who know how to ensure your pictures are just as vibrant as you remember your once-in-a-lifetime wedding day! Afterall…when you spend money on luxury, do you settle for less than the best? No! You know that your heirloom wedding album and wall enlargements will be passed to future generations. Invest in yourself because you are worth it! 

Wedding Planning Part of Your 8-10 hour Wedding Package

Our brides aren't just clients; they're family, that's why we put so much care and thought into every photograph we take and why we offer a customer service experience when you choose the top professional wedding photographer in Houston. We start your wedding planning after your consultation and when you choose us, by sitting down with you and your husband and create a timeline for your wedding day. We talk about your unique vision and which events your want to feature during your wedding day. Because when you’re getting ready at the Hotel Icon in downtown Houston, your ceremony and reception is at The Astorian. To ensure you get to look at all of those wonderful moments you desire to see when you turn the pages in your leather album. We have to create a well-thought out timeline ensuring there is enough time during certain events and that there is enough time between events to also make time for any surprise disturbances that may interfere with your wedding day. When driving from The Hotel Icon to The Astorian, we may run into traffic in Houston. Before certain events, we may need to prepare for that event. These are some of the ways we incorporate wedding planning into your professional luxury wedding photography at The Astorian wedding venue. We work seamlessly throughout your wedding day at The Astorian to capture your special moments, from getting-ready, wedding-day bridal session, first-look with your fiancé, ceremony, to the reception. Because we spend time getting to know you, we are able to capture the moments that matter most to you and your fiancé, from a gentle touch to a stolen glance. We know how to create natural-looking poses that bring out your personality, letting your individuality shine through. The memories we capture will last a lifetime and beyond, testifying to a love that is as unique and extraordinary as you are that you and your husband will look back at as you two turn the pages in your heirloom wedding album and pass the enlarged wall art handing on your walls inside your home.

Conclusion

When quality matters and you don’t settle for anything less than the best, David Baker Studios is there to provide you with timeless, elegant, expressive, and classic photographs that bring out the beauty of your love in the breathtaking setting only The Astorian can provide. It's your day; let us be there to capture every moment. 

Contact David Baker Studios for your Astorian wedding today!