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

Happy New Year ~ :)

Greetings everyone and Happy Belated New Year!  We're very excited for many new ventures 2011 has to offer and are even more amped to be working with an amazing group of brides.  We recently had the pleasure in meeting a very cool bride named Elizabeth Cline who will be getting married this April at her parents uber eclectic home.  I think her save the dates speak for themselves in the vintage styling and sweet personal touches.  We cant wait and just had to share!  Below is the sweet save the date from Memento Designs and a handful of awesome imagery from Shipra Panosian.

The Robin's Egg Blue Piano is a find!

Love this simple but charming look.

Now that's a RING!

Such beautiful photos!  We just know the wedding will be equally amazing!

Bella Bride: Michele Ammann and Aaron Eastwood

Here at Bella Flora, the end of a wedding is always a bitter sweet moment -- we are so happy for the new bride and groom, but a bit sad to say goodbye to the wonderful clients we have been working with for so long. That's why we were extra excited for Michele Ammann's special day. Team Bella did her sister's wedding and loved getting to know their great family, so working with them again was such a treat! 170 of Michele and Aaron's closest friends and family came out to celebrate the happy couple August 20, 2010. Check out their stylish wedding and the great group of people that made it possible at the end of the post.

The pair exchanged vows at The Rotunda in Dallas in a chic ceremony. Michele chose a trendy color palette of deep violets, fuchsias, golds, and touches of black and incorporated vintage accents throughout the decor. Glass cylinders filled with violet and fuchsia submerged orchids and floating candlelight lined the aisle for a soft glow along the path.

The altar area was adorned with a collection of floor standing glass cylinders of varying heights, each filled with a graphic violet and fuchsia orchid garland and topped with floating candlelight. Select vessels also had stemming presentations of fluttery fuchsia orchids that added a lively tone to the ceremony decor. Hot pink toned petals were sprinkled at the base to complete the romantic setting.

She is gorgeous! And the bouquet isn't half bad either! Michele was given a unique and charming bouquet designed from delicate ivory rose petals. The overall styling was made to resemble a large camellia blossom, which tied in beautifully with the vintage feel. The pop of feathers really made the bouquet stand out!

The bridesmaids were given stylish bouquets designed with a violet, fuchsia, and lilac toned palette. Stems included hydrangeas, varying orchids and rosettes. A chic collaring of black plume feathers was designed around the base, giving the bouquets a unique look.

Love this sweet picture of Michele and her mom.

Sealed with a kiss!

"What did I do?!"

The Petroleum Club in Dallas was the perfect location for the reception. The purples and violets really sparkled in that space!

Placed atop selected tables was a collection of glass cylinders of varying heights filled with alternating combinations of violet orchid garland, submerged plum callas and raspberry garlands. The central cylinder was placed atop a custom light box that illuminated the arrangement and added a cool and swank accent to the room.

The remaining tables were adorned with a glass bubble bowl elevated atop a low lying glass cylinder. A mound of rich purple hydrangeas were styled within the low lying glass cylinder while the bubble bowl held fluttery stems of fuchsia toned orchids. A quartet or candlelight completed with modern table setting as well as smaller bubble bowls holding plum toned calla lilies.

Purple is the new IT color!

The beautiful purple orchids cascading down the cake worked perfectly with the yummy creation from Audrey Ross.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Eastwood! Thanks for letting Bella Flora be a part of your fun day!

~Team Bella

Credits:
Ceremony: Rotunda at Chase Tower Lobby
Reception: The Petroleum Club
Wedding Coordinator: Jennifer Harrison of Holly Tripp Event Design
Photography: Sil Azevedo
Floral: Bella Flora
Ceremony Music: Serenata Strings
Reception Music: Jaime Chavez
Cakes: Audrey Ross
Linens: TLC Linens
Gown: Stardust Celebrations
Tuxedos: Men's Wearhouse
Make-up: April Ruiz
Hair: Megan Ramos

Bella Bride: Marci Brice & Thomas Dodier

"Ask Marci Brice how she met her husband, and she’ll say it wasn’t romantic. But Tommy Dodier made up for a lackluster first impression when he asked Marci to marry him four years later: he carved a heart with their initials into a tree at his ranch near Laredo. Both sported cowboy boots when they walked down the aisle June 6, 2009, at Rough Creek Lodge"  D Weddings Spring.Summer 2010.

The term "its all in the details" always reminds me of this gorgeous wedding shot by the amazing Thisbe Grace.  Starting with all the charming paper products, fun custom cups, water bottles and napkins all accented with distinguished deer icons. They really helped set the whimsical mood for their wedding day.

This rustic chapel was the perfect setting for their ceremony.   We decked the exterior with magnolia garlands, true blue hydrangea bouquets, lace wrapped wreathes and wispy stands of blue raw silk ribbons.

Marci's bridesmaids wore the most stunning coral gowns which we paired with super vibrant bouquets of coral peonies, sunny yellow freesia, violet Vanda orchids, hot pink garden roses and splashes of fuchsia phaelonopsis blooms.  We then accented the stems with darling buttons in keeping with the whimsical styling.

How cute are these flower girls wearing such casual-chic and precious outfits! The rest of the ceremony remained true blue with fluffy hydrangeas designed atop aged mercury glass vessels.  Such a memorable setting to exchange their wedding vows!

Sealed with a kiss!  While the ceremony remained sweet and true blue , the reception was splashed with festive tones perfect for the out door tent setting.  We love that Marci brought in all sorts of personal vintage items to add a personal twist to the design.

The reception tent housed these handsome aged wooden tables that were adorned with a color infused  display of fuchsias, greens, yellows and violets.  Multi-colored glassware, custom runners and Kelly Green chivaris completed the "Anthropologie" inspired design along with so many accent pieces that we'll let the photos speak for themselves.

 

Once the sun set, a totally different design element was introduced starting with these aged glass lanterns and a super fun projection on the tent.

 
Such a sweet bridal cake and ranch appropriate grooms cake!

The night wrapped up with these mini pecan pies as sweet favors and a spectacular fireworks display!

Marci & Tommy seriously had the best night and we were thrilled to be a part of the celebration!
Best wishes to Mr. & Mrs. Dodier!

Credits:


Ceremony Site: Rough Creek Lodge, Glen Rose
Photographer/Studio: Thisbe Grace Photography
Bridal Gown Designer: Oscar de la Renta
Bridal Gown Retailer: Neiman Marcus
Hair: Sonia Trevino
Makeup: Marygene Walker
Groom’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Bridesmaids Dresses Designer: Marchesa Notte
Bridesmaids Dresses Retailer: Neiman Marcus
Flowers: Bella Flora
Reception Site & Caterer: Rough Creek Lodge
Cake: Frosted Art
Band and/or DJ: The Roof Raisers
Videographer: Rey Fuentes
Wedding Rentals: Bella Flora
Wedding Planners & Designers: Bella Flora, Saci Brice-Owens, Ginger Brice