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Nouveau Antique Art Bar Wedding // Michelle & Ruain

Every Nouveau Antique Art Bar Wedding is a delight to see! Nouveau Antique Art Bar is one of those rare Houston gems where creativity, quirkiness, and romance blend effortlessly; one of the many reasons we love photographing weddings here. Its Tiffany lamps, eclectic décor, and artistic glow create a warm, intimate atmosphere that makes every celebration feel unique and beautifully personal. It’s the perfect setting for couples who want their day to feel relaxed, expressive, and unapologetically their own.

The couple’s indoor ceremony captured everything they envisioned: upbeat, funny, collaborative, and free of every expectation. No white gown, no solemnity, no formal processional. Just two people standing in a room rich with color and character, exchanging vows in a way that felt entirely, authentically theirs.

Michelle & Ruain’s story is just as wonderfully unconventional as their wedding. They met in a way they lovingly describe as “complicated,” bonded quickly over traveling, playing games, and their mutual love for fine dining. Their day reflected exactly who they are: joyful, honest, and completely free of traditions that didn’t fit them.

Their non-traditional indoor ceremony embraced the venue’s artistic charm, with colorful lamps casting a soft glow as they exchanged vows. The space felt cozy, vibrant, and full of personality, perfect for a celebration centered on laughter and connection.

Around the property, we explored the venue’s artistic corners and soft-lit spaces, creating portraits that highlighted the couple’s modern style and playful energy. The antique decor, stained glass hues, and vintage furniture gave every frame depth and personality, perfect for a couple who wanted their day to look and feel different

Their indoor reception carried that same high-energy charm. With the ballroom’s warm lighting and celebrated art-filled aesthetic, the evening turned into a vibrant, laughter-filled celebration. We especially loved the couple’s choice of floral arrangement, it beautifully complemented the ceiling lamps and made the entire room glow even more. The dance floor stayed full, the vibes stayed high, and the night reflected everything Michelle and Ruain hoped for.

At Original Weddings, we love documenting celebrations that break traditions and embrace personality. Whether it’s a lively art-bar wedding like this or a completely different vision, our passion remains the same: to capture your story in the most honest, creative, and meaningful way. Planning your wedding and need some wedding inspiration? Visit our blog to see more real weddings we’ve had the joy to photograph and draw plenty of inspiration for your own.

Original Weddings is a team of Houston wedding photographers and videographers. Please click here to learn more about our Houston photography and videography services. This wedding was edited in our Airy editing style. We offer three different photography editing styles: Timeless, Airy and Rustic. Please click here to learn more about our photography styles. You pick the style you love for your photos!

Nouveau Antique Art Bar Wedding Photos

Houston Wedding Photographers

As Houston Wedding Photographers, we at Original Weddings are inspired by the diversity, culture, and endless charm this city brings to every celebration. Houston offers a rich tapestry of venues, from elegant ballrooms and chic downtown rooftops to rustic barns, lush gardens, and intimate art spaces and we love shaping our photography around each couple’s unique vision. Our approach is rooted in storytelling: we focus on real emotions, natural interactions, and the fleeting in-between moments that truly define a wedding day. We take time to understand who you are as a couple: your personalities, your style, and the little details that make your connection special.

Whether you’re planning a grand celebration, a vibrant multicultural ceremony, or a non-traditional gathering, we adapt our artistry to reflect your story with authenticity and depth. Using a blend of documentary and editorial photography, we preserve the candid laughter, the quiet exchanges, the joyful chaos, and the timeless portraits that become lifelong memories. Every Houston wedding gives us the chance to create something meaningful, intentional, and uniquely personal. Our goal is to deliver images that feel true to you, photographs that bring you back to how your day looked, felt, and unfolded naturally, moment by moment.

Houston Wedding Videographers

As Houston Wedding Videographers, Original Weddings is committed to crafting films that feel genuine, emotional, and true to each couple’s story. Houston’s vibrant venues and cultural diversity allow us to create cinematic wedding films filled with atmosphere, movement, and personality. We focus on authentic moments: your vows, your laughter, your families, and the energy of the day capturing them with clean visuals and intentional storytelling. Our films highlight not just what happened, but how it felt. From soft, intimate exchanges to the excitement of the celebration, we weave everything together into a timeless wedding film that reflects your love with clarity and heart.