Bella Bride: Elizabeth Cline & Ramon Reza

Happy Summer Everyone!  Here at Bella Flora, we are fortunate enough to meet so many cool and unique brides that really embody their own style, taste and charm.  While we love working on all aspects of the wedding day (from bouquets to stellar receptions), sometimes we meet the ever so crafty DIY bride that can really pull it together with just a little help from us.  Case in point, Elizabeth Cline.  She wed Ramon Reza this spring with a ceremony held at Perkins Chapel and a pretty groovy reception held at her parents home.  Below is some gorgeous imagery captured by Shipra Panosian.

Getting ready.

First looks.  Love when couples do this.  The pictures say it all!

Absolutely LOVE Elizabeth's bouquet designed with antique and ivory hydrangeas, soft pink peonies, sweet peas and neat textured ranunculus.  Some of our favorite blooms!

Navy and soft blush done so well by the bridesmaids and groomsmen.  Love the DIY Just married sign.

The ceremony was equally eloquently simple using pew markers designed with ivory garden roses and blush peonies.

Guests headed to Elizabeth's parents house after the ceremony where the DIY really was in full swing.  Elizabeth and her family hosted the fete and used existing furniture for lounge seating, family owned candelabras & tea cups for centerpieces and lots of family made creations, including a pretty nifty photobooth.   The large band served as a cool backdrop behind the family pool.  Pretty cool set up!

Being the family home, there was no set time  to stop the party and this crowd took full advantage of it.  Talk about a "house party!".

Awesomeness!  Love the Dr. Pepper trail!  Congrats Elizabeth and Ramon!  You guys sure can throw a party!

Credits:

Ceremony: Perkins Chapel

Photographer/Studio: Shipra Panosian

Bridal Gown: 'Dallas' by Watters

Bridal Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Ceremony Flowers: Bella Flora

Reception: Family Residence

Caterer: The Kitchen at Preston

Band and/or DJ: Vendetta Big Band

Hair: Sonia Trevino

Makeup: Mayra Sams Sanabria

Paper Products: Memento Designs

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

Bella Bride: Lindsey Heim & Vincent Ip

 Another wonderful June wedding!  Lindsey Heim wed Vincent Ip on June 5, 2010 with a classic and traditional ceremony at Highland Park Presbyterian Church and a modern styled fete after at The W Hotel.   Images are courtesy of the super talented team at Shaun Menary Photography.

 Lindsey chose a very popular color palette of ivory, fresh greens and navy.  Such a clean and fresh look!

The bridesmaids wore navy toned gowns and carried these sweet bouquets of hydrangeas, roses and specks of lambs ear and verdant green hypericum berries.

I love that Lindsey gave the mothers charming peony nosegays in lieu of wristlets or pin on corsages.

On to the party!

Lindsey chose a completely non traditional look for her reception at The W Hotel.   In fact, not one of her tall designs were identical.  Each one was custom designed to be an artistic floral creation in fresh greens and clean white.  We used a combination of fluttery white phaelonopsis orchids, white and green hydrangeas, Casablanca lilies, peonies, bells of Ireland and snowball viburnum.

I love Lindsey's braided accent in her hair....and that her crowd could really party!

Sweet cake ~ love its simple styling.

Congratulations Lindsey & Vincent!  You were a joy to work with and we wish you the very best!

Credits:

Ceremony: Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Reception – W Hotel Victory Park
Bride’s Dress – Ulla-Maija Couture, Neiman Marcus Bridal Salon
Makeup & Hair – Haute Facade
Floral – Bella Flora
Bride’s Cake – Stein’s Bakery // Groom’s Cake – Dallas Affaires
Photography – Shaun Menary Photography
Cinematography – Beyond (formerly Lite Dallas)
Invitations, Programs – Geppetto Designs for William Arthur
Wedding Coordinator – Megan Humphreys
Catering, Lighting – W Hotel
Band – Duck Soup (Austin, TX)