How to Transform an Indoor Reception Into Your Dream Secret Garden Wedding
Our design vision embraced classic elegance, transforming our reception hall into a lush garden haven with cascading greenery, soft lighting, and bountiful hydrangeas. The atmosphere was reminiscent of an intimate garden party, where guests were enchanted by romance and beauty surrounding them as the sun set upon an incredible day.
Stephanie’s wedding dress exuded pure elegance with its eggshell satin fabric, fit and flare silhouette, and graceful bow on the back. The train was detachable and accentuated with a pearl veil. It perfectly embodied the timeless sophistication of the wedding and ensured the bride looked radiant on her big day.
The six bridesmaids wore one-shoulder fit-and-flare dresses, adorned with a chic shoulder bow detail that mirrored the elegance of the bride’s own gown. Inspired by a cherished family tradition, where the bride’s mother’s bridesmaids wore black dresses, this choice not only added a touch of nostalgia but also seamlessly complemented the timeless and refined theme of the wedding.
The six groomsmen dressed to impress in sleek black tuxedos with black bowties, while the groom wore a white bowtie with his tuxedo in contrast. Noah’s groomsmen were all close friends, roommates, and classmates from Baylor, and Noah gifted them Baylor cufflinks to commemorate the university where they all met. The groom also gave the groomsmen black shark socks as an homage to their bachelor party in Galveston, TX.
The dinner was a plated dinner consisting of a house salad with feta crumble, candied walnuts, and raspberry dressing, followed by classic pan-seared chicken breast, haricot verts, and parmesan orzo. The wedding cake was a three-tier vanilla buttercream with lemon curd, and the groom’s cake was double fudge with Butterfinger filling. The bride and groom added a white and dark chocolate fondue station as a nod to their frequent dates at The Melting Pot restaurant.
Our venue was adorned with blue and white hydrangeas, accented by lush greenery throughout the venue, evoking a sense of understated elegance and natural beauty. The floral arrangements exuded a timeless charm, creating an enchanting ambiance that captivated our guests with its effortless sophistication.
A string quartet was used during the ceremony and cocktail hour to create a formal and sophisticated setting.
The couple’s wedding crest featured easy-to-miss toothbrushes as a nod to the couple’s shared passion for dentistry.
Stephanie has extensive experience in calligraphy and hand lettering, and she took it upon herself use her skills wherever possible, from handwritten addresses on the formal invitations to the table numbers and labels.
