Bella Bride: Codi Dueitt & Justin Carroll

April was a fabulous month of weddings here at Bella Flora and Codi Dueitt & Justin Carroll really got the ball rolling with their super stylish and fashionable wedding held April 2, 2011 at Robert Carr Chapel (TCU) and The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth.  Photos courtesy of F8 Studios. 

Codi was a very keen bride with a sharp sense of style and love for all things outside the box.  Every detail about the wedding really suited the look and feel planned for the big day.  Starting with this stunning Vera Wang dress.  

A soft textured bouquet of hydrangeas, garden roses, peonies and ranunculus created the perfect accent

to such a gorgeous gown.  

The gents rocked black tuxes and after five bow ties paired with berry toned boutonnieres.

  

The big reveal in this charming little chapel hidden on site at Texas Christian University. 

Sealed with a kiss....and off to the party!

Love her bridesmaids peacock toned dresses.  Longer gowns are definitely in the now!

The reception at The Modern was a vivid fete of tropical infused designs of fuchsias, bold yellows, chartreuse, blues and dreamy violets.  I love the clean lines and blank slated walls that really embraced the lighting. 

A white dance floor was brought in and flanked by two long tables decked with custom designed collections of large philodendron leaves, orchids and hydrangeas.  Love this look! 

The rest of the tables were adorned with asymmetric displays of orchids, varying large tropical leaves and clusters of hydrangeas.  

Big Entrance!

Downtown Fever then cranked up the beats for this spirited crowd!

Beautiful Bridal Cake and a very unique Groom's Cake. 

And congratulatory shots!

Dancing into the night! I love that Codi had a quick dress change to really get down. :) 

.....and the departure!  Such a beautiful wedding.  Thank you Codi and Justin for selecting us to be a part of your big day!  Congratulations!

Credits:

Ceremony: Robert Carr Chapel at Texas Christian University

Photographer/Studio: Gary Donihoo of F8Studio

Bridal Gown Designer:  Vera Wang

Bridal Gown Retailer: Warren Barrón

Bridal Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti

Hair & Makeup: Maitee Miles

Groom’s Attire: Hugo Boss

Bridesmaids Dresses Designer:  Melissa Sweet

Bridesmaids Dresses Retailer: Priscilla of Boston

Flowers: Bella Flora

Reception: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Cakes: Crème da le crème & Marble Slab Creamery 

Caterer: Café at the Modern Art Museum

Band and/or DJ: Downtown Fever of Emerald City Management

Lighting: Beyond

Videographer: Beyond

Wedding Rentals: Bella Flora & Ducky-Bob’s

Wedding Planner:  Kailey Posey 

Wedding Designer: Cesar Diaz of Bella Flora

Bella Bride: Kate Taylor and A.J. Jesiolowski

The lovely Kate Taylor wed handsome A.J. Jesiolowski this spring at The Dallas Museum of Art on a perfect April Day filled with cool winds, sunny skies and tons of love in the air.  The fabulous duo at Jimmages Photography captured so many beautiful shots of the event beginning with this gorgeous shot of the bride who chose such a fun color palette of ivory and varying yellows mixed with navy and khaki tones. Super Fresh!

I love that Kate chose to give each of her bridesmaids (who rocked Navy dresses) bouquets designed with one type of flower.  Yellow Callas, Cymbidiums, Mokaras, Roses, Ranunculus and Freesia were the perfect accent to such sassy dresses.

Kate's Bouquet was then designed with a soft textured blending of ivory and yellow blooms that included garden roses, ranunculus, hydrangeas and sweet freesia.

The guys were equally as stylish with their khaki suits and a tailored blue suit for the groom.

The ceremony took place in the sculpture garden in front of an ivory hydrangea and yellow carnation creation finished with garlands of ivory orchids and crystal droplets that added a modern flair to the ceremony.

The reception immediately followed upstairs at 1717 where modern displays of yellow blossoms were showcased atop varying ivory and navy linen.

Kate is an art teacher so these next shots are so appropriate.  Love it!

Love this treatment with candlelight suspended from the existing wisteria tree outside 1717.

I also love that Kate and A.J.'s guests came to PARTY!

So Sweet!

Big Finish!  Congrats Kate and A.J.!!!  Sending you best wishes to newly married life!

Credits:

Ceremony: Dallas Museum of Art - Sculpture Gardens

Reception: Dallas Musuem of Art - 1717

Floral and Decor: Bella Flora

Event Coordination: Sarah Beth Events

Photography: Jimmages  

Linen: BBJ Linens