Addison Woods Wedding and Event Venue

Ceremony + Reception

Our Wedding

Clay's version: We first met at the LSU v. McNeese football game in Baton Rouge in 2015. Then we officially met up at OB's (a local LC bar) a couple weeks later and the rest is history. Mattie's version (which is much longer, no surprise): Flashback to fall of 2014: My friend (&amp; bridesmaid) Kelli had texted me that I should go follow this guy on Instagram and message him. She told me his name was Clay Brast and gave me his Instagram handle. I looked it up and he was private, so I did not follow him lol. A couple texts go back and forth of me saying "no, that is weird" and her saying "no it's not." Then, I get a text from her saying that Clay had her phone and it was him all along. Super embarrassing, haha. Nothing really happened after that and I never met him until a year later.....Fast forward to September 2015 at the football game Clay mentioned above. We were walking around tailgating and Kelli saw some people she knew from McNeese. We walked over there and Clay happened to be in that group. We didn't stay and chat long, but I do remember Clay and I awkwardly hugging while I was introduced to everyone. I must have made an impression though because once we got back to Lake Charles, Clay had asked Kelli to set us up. He asked her persistently, for two weeks! So I agreed to meet him and I went to OBs with my friends, waiting to meet Clay. I remember Kelli was still the messenger that night; she would text Clay and I separately, letting us know what we were wearing and when each other arrived lol! We ended up talking the whole night and every day since. On November 1, 2015 Clay surprised me with a date night and officially asked me to be his girlfriend!

How We Met 

Clay and I decided to go to Mexico for my spring break in March. We had been before and we loved Cancun! It was a last minute decision, since you know, Covid and everything. Clay had the ring in his carry on backpack for 3 days while we were there and I had no clue! On Wednesday, March 17th Clay called room service breakfast while I went and got fresh beach towels to put on chairs by the beach. If you know me, then you know breakfast (specifically pancakes) is my favorite meal ever. When I came back to the room, he had already set up breakfast out on the balcony. When I opened the lid to my plate, there was my dream ring! I got to say "YES!" to my favorite person in the most beautiful place!

The Proposal 

Our Story

Photos

Rachael Alleman 

Cole Brast

Elizabeth Conner

Brenton Muhmel

Taylor Breaux

Jean Breaux

Sarah Daigle

James Casanova 

Kelli Bruchhaus

Connor Crane

Brandi Lejeune

Dylan Morgan

Peyton Parasco 

Ethan Stremmel 

Knox Alleman

Wedding Party

Registry

This hotel is the closest to the venue! Complimentary breakfast included. It is 1.5 miles away and a 4 minute drive. <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1646671877695&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1646671877695&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink</a>

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Houston North/Spring

This hotel has complimentary breakfast and is $89 a night plus tax. This hotel is a 7 minute drive to the venue or 2.9 miles away. You must reserve your room here by May 20th! You can call the hotel and mention Leone/Brast Wedding or I can send you a link to book! :)

Holiday Inn & Suites Houston North-Spring Area

This hotel is 8 minutes or 2.9 miles away from the venue. Breakfast included and $119 a night. Use the link to book a room!

Homewood Suites by Hilton North Houston/Spring

Accommodations 

FAQs

Below are some recommendations on restaurants in the Woodlands area! <a href="https://www.iamaflowerchild.com/locations/houston-tx-the-woodlands/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flower Child</a>1900 Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands,&nbsp;TX&nbsp;77380 <a href="https://thetoastedyolk.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">﻿The Toasted Yolk</a> -great brunch option!207 E Shore Dr #100, The Woodlands, TX 77380 <a href="https://cruwinebar.com/menus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CRÚ Food &amp; Wine Bar</a><a href="https://cruwinebar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a>&nbsp;9595 Six Pines Dr Ste 650, The Woodlands, TX 77380 <a href="https://www.cycloneanaya.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cyclone Anaya's</a>20 Waterway Ave Spring, TX 77380 <a href="https://www.eltiempocantina.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">El Tiempo</a>6777 Woodlands Pkwy #100 The Woodlands, TX 77380 <a href="http://www.uniwoodlands.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uni Sushi</a>9595 Six Pines Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380 Other favorites around the Houston area:<a href="https://therustic.com/houston-downtown/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Rustic </a>1836 Polk St Houston, Texas 77003 <a href="https://micoshotchicken.com/menu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">﻿Mico's Hot Chicken</a> - Clay's favorite Hot Chicken in the Houston area!!1603 North Durham Drive, Houston, 77008

Houston Eats

We are so excited to have all of our favorite people in Houston! Below are some options for things to do in The Woodlands area, as well as Downtown Houston!

A local winery right here in The Woodlands! Since 2009, this winery has been the perfect spot for great food &amp; wine, beautiful scenery, and great hospitality.

Wild Stallion Vineyards

Trendy, mixed-use town center housing luxury retailers, upscale restaurants, bars &amp; a movie theater.

Market Street

Food, drinks, and golf. Recipe for fun!

Topgolf

The ultimate fun entertainment venue featuring bowling, laser tag, rock climbing, zipline, and lots more! In between games, grab some food and drinks from the bar!

Main Event Entertainment

With stunning, panoramic views of the Woodlands Waterway, the stylish Como Social Club provides the ideal atmosphere to enjoy handcrafted cocktails where you can soak up the views and enjoy live music.

Como Social Club

This is closer to downtown, but one of our favorite spots! A fun brewery with an amazing view of the Houston skyline.

Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co

Other breweries to check out: 8th Wonder Brewery, Saint Arnold Brewing Company,

LOFT18&nbsp;is&nbsp;an interactive Sports Bar &amp; Lounge&nbsp;designed for year-round, all-weather, day-or-night golf play!

Mattie & Clay

Mattie & Clay

Wedding Party