Agave Real/Agave Estates
Wedding Venue
SGI Photography
Jess & Israel
Jess and Israel have a lot in common. They both share the same birthday (2 yrs. apart), had childhood years in Texas, have several siblings each, and they both joined the U.S. Navy. They met while they were both stationed in Corpus Christi, TX.
Israel proposed to Jess on Feb. 2, 2014, and she said, “Yes”!
“He bought the ring a couple of weeks in advance and when he took me out for our birthday dinner, he proposed because he said he couldn’t wait any longer for me to be his. It was passionate and heartfelt!”
The wedding venue that Jess and Israel chose was Agave Real, one of three venue choices at Agave Estates in Katy, TX. Through Wedding Wire, they had browsed through many wedding venues. It was their all-inclusive package that really helped them make their decision. “Any bride with a budget can afford this venue, and there are fewer hoops to jump through. It was worth well over what we paid for it.”
SGI Photography has photographed weddings at Agave Road, the ‘flagship’ wedding venue of Agave Estates. However, this was the first time SGI Photography covered a wedding at Agave Real ~ and what an exquisite property it is! The design, materials, landscape, and flow of Agave Real is aesthetically pleasing and creates a stunning backdrop for wedding photography. Huge, handcrafted wooden doors, flagstone patios, lush landscaping, flaming torches, and a mesmerizing accent pool create an elegant atmosphere with old-world charm. “The colors and the exclusiveness of it made it special. There were candles and torches everywhere ~ it was perfect!” Jess and Israel were also impressed with the service and bridal suite. “The bridal suite was awesome and the service was excellent!”
The beautiful bride was even lovelier in her gorgeous wedding gown. The handsome groom looked razor sharp in his Navy uniform. It was a joyous moment when they saw each other for the first time on their wedding day (which also happened to be both of their birthdays). Israel was thinking that everything was just right and that Jess exceeded all his expectations of beauty! Jess didn’t even have any butterflies, because she knew that her dad was giving her away to the right man. “The only one for me.” The most emotional moment of the wedding ceremony for Jess was when her Dad gave his speech. For Israel, it was when they said, “You may now kiss the bride”!
Although there were many memorable moments during the wedding reception, the newlyweds both agree that the highlight was “seeing all the people who had come to see us and talk to us. They also enjoyed the mashed potato bar. “Everyone should have one!”
The Details:
Cake: The bride’s cake was created by Edible Arrangements by Jessie and the groom’s ice cream cake (Green Bay Packer’s helmet and football field) by Baskin Robbins.
Flowers: Lovely orange Lilies and Picasso calla lilies were in the bouquets and centerpieces by Agave Brothers Floral
Photography: SGI Photography
Photobooth: Agave Brothers Photobooth
DJ: Ivan Rojas – Fancy Tie Events
Catering: Red River BBQ
Honeymoon destination: Vegas
Advice for future brides and grooms:
Israel – Remember, it is a marathon, not a sprint!
Jess – Don’t try to plan at the last moment! It took me a year, and I still forgot stuff!
SGI Photography was extremely honored to be a part of your special day, Israel and Jess! Your Wedding/Birthday celebration was intimate yet spectacular at the same time! You are both incredible individuals! Now united in marriage, you are even more powerful as a team!
We thank you for your service to our country, and wish you all the best in the world!
