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 : Casey Priest & Dr. Steven Shilling

Busy professionals Casey Priest & Dr. Steven Shilling met through the dating service "It's Just Lunch". They were married this past September at The Stone Leigh Hotel with a day filled with bold and vibrant tones, modern styling and so many special moments between their two little boys & girls.





Casey wore an ivory strapless creation by Marisa and carried a fuchsia pomander ball suspended with rhinestone straps so she could walk hand in hand down the aisle with her little ones in tow.



The altar area was decked with cascades of white phalaenopsis orchids and fluttery fuchsia garlands of calypso orchids. A romantic display of candlelight enclosed within glass cylinders were then tucked within the design to add to the soft and ambient lighting.









Violet and fuchsia permutations decked the rest of The Stone Leigh along with swank and modern ivory creations.











In lieu of a wedding cake, the couple served playful "bitsy" sticks at the end of the night.



Wallflowers were not the case on this dance floor!





We had such a great time working with Casey and her family and wish them all the best! Stories like hers are what really makes our job such fun and worthwhile.

Credits:

Photography: Blu Door Studios
Wedding Planner: Lisa D. Nelson
Bitsy Sticks: Myla Concepts
Floral and Design: Bella Flora of Dallas
Ceremony/Reception: The Stone Leigh
Band: Motion
Lighting: LITE Dallas
Gown: Marisa

Love Blossoms!

With Valentine's Day just a few days away, we are thrilled to offer a variety of custom Valentine's day arrangements that will be sure to woo your special someone. Pictured below are Rosa, Violeta and Rojo (pictures courtesy of the fabulous Cesar and Tanya Perez)



Rosa - Varying mixtures of pretty pinks and fuchsia blooms starting at $ 75.00




Violeta - Varying mixtures of violet and lavender toned floral starting at $ 75.00




Rojo - Tight paves of pretty red blooms accented with charming "hearts" starting at $ 50.00

We hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day and remember to get your "bloom" on!

Just In Time For Spring: Chic Color Combo Pink & Green!

With spring right around the corner, pink and green is a perfect color combination to make a wedding more… Preppy? Natural? Romantic? Whichever way you want to go with your wedding! There are a variety of ways to utilize the pink and green chic color combo!

1. FRESH & FUN




When you’re going for a modern look, it seems you can really let your creativity flow. Preppy stripes, fresh fruit, a ring bearer’s pillow made of green flowers, and bold flowers you wouldn’t expect in a bride’s bouquet.

2. NATURAL & PURE



Green floral, leaves, grass, and even moss is a growing trend in wedding decor that lets you showcase natural beauty in its most pure form. Using accents of pink is a surprising way to really let the color stand out.

3. ROMANTIC & SOPHISTICATED





Pink is a common color for those wanting a traditional, romantic wedding and is usually paired with champagne, white, or another soft color – but don’t be scared to add a completely different shade! Green is a perfect combo and won’t take away from the sophisticated look of your day. It adds dimension to your floral arrangements and creates an aesthetic view.

Stay posted for more chic color combos!

Happy Planning!

Team Bella

2010 Winner: Bride's Choice Awards by WeddingWire!!

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Bella Flora of Dallas has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for floral and event design!

The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.

Bella Flora of Dallas is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.

“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”

We are happy to announce that Bella Flora of Dallas is among the very best in floral and event design within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings.

We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards!!

Happy planning,

Team Bella

Wedding Gown Trends for 2010

It is that time of year again when the anticipation ends! The New York Bridal Market has featured the fabulous 2010 wedding gown collections! There are many wonderful trends being seen in the bridal fashion world this year and we are here to introduce you to a few!

The top wedding gown styles going down the runway in 2010 include slinky silhouettes, ballgown, fifties inspired styles, mermaid, tea-length, and Grecian style.

Many designers are creating gowns to accentuate the brides figure with the silhouette gowns. These gowns are being seen in silk, lace, and satin. The silhouette gown is absolutely stunning on any bride wanting to show off her curves!

The fifties inspired gowns are breath-taking and creative. We love the infinite possibilities that this style of gown offers such as adding a belt at the waist or having an asymmetrical hemline. The fifties fashion is just fun and spontaneous!

A long the lines of the fifties inspired gowns designers are now designing tea-length gowns for a more casual, less traditional wedding. The tea-length gowns are perfect for a bride who loves accessories! With a shorter gown the bride can dress it up with a fabulous pair of shoes or dramatic jewelry! Love this style for spring 2010!

The Grecian style gowns are extreme romantic and elegant. Designers love this style for 2010 because of the high waists and sheer materials! This look is stunning for a formal and idealistic wedding.

One designer that stood out during New York Bridal Market 2010 was Oscar De La Renta with a collection that emcompasses all of the top wedding gown trends for 2010!

(http://www.oscardelarenta.com/)

2010 is going to be a inspirational year for wedding gowns so have fun with your choice because there is a gown out there for every bride's personality!

Happy planning and shopping!!

Team Bella