Moody and Romantic Wedding at The Dunlavy

The Dunlavy embodied the romantic, moody vibe the couple wanted. A color palette of blacks, mauves, and Bordeaux red was brought to life by Maria Maxit in floral arrangements. “I wanted a contrast of dark and light colors,” Brittany says of the florals, which included ombre roses, orchids, and more. “Maria brought my vision to life!” After a traditional Jewish ceremony, the pair and their guests dined and danced under the venue’s elegant chandeliers. Though the guests might mention the decadent mac and cheese bar as the night’s favorite, for the bride, it was the Hora dance: “It is one of my favorite Jewish wedding traditions!”

Both originally from Dallas, Brittany Shipp and Hudson Seidel met on a blind date set up by mutual friends. Hudson proposed during a weekend getaway to Vail, Colo., with expansive views of the mountains as a backdrop—a moment captured perfectly by a photographer he had hired to hide nearby. “I will treasure those photos forever,” the bride says.

The evening’s Lazy Lemonade cocktail was the highlight, but the decadent Mac and Cheese was a hard contender! A sweet touch was the Harry Potter-inspired cake as well! Catering: The Dunlavy, thedunlavy.com

Ombre floral runners covered the table, courtesy of visionary floral designer Maria Maxit; the contemporary invitation suite matched the wedding’s moody palette.

Harry Potter Inspired Cake by Cakes Cakes by Gina.

To celebrate their newlywed status, Brittany and Hudson escaped to the beaches of Hawaii where they soaked up The Ritz- Carlton, Kapalua in Maui.