Cheers to a Fantastic 2011!

As we quickly approach the end of 2011, we thought it was a great idea to reflect on the many beautiful brides, vendors, venues and all in between that we have had the pleasure of working with.  With each coming year, we get super excited about the possibilities of what is to come and who we will have the privilege of working with next.

Thank you to all you Beautiful Bella Brides for making our job so creative and fun!  We look forward to rocking it out in 2012 and wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

With that said, heres a visual stroll down memory lane.

Bella Bride: Natalie Smith & Feild Patten

Newlyweds Natalie & Feild met years ago in Dallas whilst in high school only to reconnect years later finding that their true love was always in front of them. They were married this past December at Kessler Park United Methodist Church and The Belo Mansion.



Natalie carried a gorgeous bouquet designed with ivory hydrangeas, fragrant gardenias and delicate pearl studded stephanotis blooms. Natalie then provided a personal brooch to add a special touch to the soft textured creation.




The couple chose a color palette of classic ivories for the ceremony which featured a dreamy walk way of tall markers laden with ivory blooms and a dreamy altar filled with hydrangeas, phalaenopsis orchids, varying roses and cascades of dendrobium orchids.



Natalie's bridesmaids wore slate toned gowns and carried vibrant bouquets of fuchsia, violet and berry providing a glimpse of the vibrant tones to be used at the reception.



The reception was filled with a rich toned palette of violets, berry and and fuchsia accented with subtle splashes of decorative crystals.





A stunning ceiling treatment was created over the dance floor using strands of sparkly crystals and hand strung fuchsia orchid garlands.



Natalie's cake was one the prettiest I've seen in awhile complete with a ballerina inspired linen and an accenting of delicate stephanotis, roses and hydrangea blossoms along the descending layers.




There was definitely something "fishy" with Feild's cake. I'm just saying!


This wedding was such a wonderful way to end the year and we were thrilled to be a part of their special day. Congratulations Natalie & Feild!



Credits:

Ceremony: Kessler Park United Methodist Church
Reception: Belo Mansion
Photography: Blu Door Studios
Cake: Frosted Art
Floral and Design: Bella Flora of Dallas
Linen: BBJ & Bella Flora of Dallas
Band: Signed Sealed Delivered
Make-Up: Robyn Hasselle
Lighting: Absolute Lighting
Gown: Monique Lhuillier

Bella Bride: Christie & Ryan Garko

Christie and Ryan Garko had a courtship that lasted over five years prior to their wedding day in December 2009. Their wedding was absolutely stunning with a clean and classic palette of white and ivory floral. The couple selected Perkins Chapel and The Four Seasons Resort for their special and elegant day. The bride planned from multiple states as the groom, Ryan is a Major League Baseball player.

Our gorgeous bride and some of her wedding party pre-ceremony. Mayra Rams-Sanabria and Sonia Trevino provided hair and make-up services for our beautiful wedding party. There were a lot of girls to do, actually a total of 8 bridesmaids and 1 Maton-of-Honor, but like the pros they are, they pulled it off with time to spare for last minute touch-ups.

The ceremony was beautiful at Perkins Chapel designed with white and ivory toned floral to compliment the simplicity of the chapel.

Christie wore a Vera Wang ivory gown accented with a lace bolero and a stunning belt from Warren Barron. She carried a stylish bouquet of all white, ivory, and champagne floral including fluttery peonies, lush hydrangeas, and fluffy garden roses. The bride told Lucy, "I want my bouquet BIG!" It was perfect for our beautiful bride.

The bridesmaid’s wore beautiful gun-metal gowns with jewel accents which were a wonderful backdrop for the all white and ivory toned floral bouquets. The bouquets were a combination of lush garden cabbage roses and hydrangeas.

The reception was designed with elegant floral arrangements at a variety of heights utilizing the wedding’s clean and classic palette of all white, ivory and champagne tones. The reception was accented with silver chandeliers, vases, and candelabras.

The couple added a personal and creative touch to their big day with Cracker Jack and Peanut wedding favors for the guests to represent the couple and Ryan’s career in baseball, which has played a very big role in their lives together. This idea was absolutely adorable!

Christie and Ryan’s wedding was so much fun and we adored this couple. It's actually disappointing sometimes when our bride's wedding day comes and goes, however, we know that we will remain in close contact with them . We were so happy to have been a part of their wedding day! We wish them the very best!

Team Bella

Credits:

Photography: Vim Studio
Wedding Planner:  Bella Flora of Dallas
Cake: Le Gateau Cakery
Floral and Design: Bella Flora of Dallas
Ceremony: Perkins Chapel
Reception: The Four Seasons Resort- The Pavilion
DJ: Bold Entertainment
Cocktail Music: Justin Cash Band, Justin Cash
Videography: Jonathan Moon
Hair: Sonia Trevino
Make-Up: Mayra Rams-Sanabria
Lighting: Lite Dallas
Gown: Warren Barron