Real Wedding: Claire and James' "English Garden" Wedding

Working with Claire and James was a dream for our wedding planning dynamos. Claire, who is truly a beautiful person inside and out, came to us with a definite vision of a classic, elegant affair with an English garden feel.

Our team went to work creating a gorgeous design that included boxwoods, lattice and garden arches, all set to transform the Four Seasons Resort.

 

In addition to the formal garden atmosphere, Claire tasked us with finding ways to make the reception space creative, romantic and interesting.

We mixed tables to include banquets, rounds and banquettes.

 

Lush floral arrangements abounded and soft candles glimmered off of the subtle bling accents of the napkin rings and table linen overlays.

Spectacular lighting and elegant chandeliers completed the awe-inspiring ballroom.

The cakes were simply stunning, true works of art.

James is a geologist so the talented Lauren at Fancy Cakes created this amazing replica of a geode!

Also tying into the geologist thread were the favors: lovely soaps fashioned after several different types of gems, each with its own scent unique to that style.

After a fabulous seated dinner, guests danced all night to the high energy performance by TheWonders, and DJ Marcus Rollins contributed to the party atmosphere while emceeing the event.

The wonderful evening was rounded out by the TCU Fight Song (honoring the newlyweds’ alma mater), photo booth fun and a flutterfetti sendoff of the couple in the Four Seasons golf cart!

 

Claire was such a delight to work with! Because she had a clear idea of what she wanted, she was quick to make solid decisions when presented with options and move onward to the next task. When the entire vision came together on Claire and James’ wedding day, the result was simply stunning! Here are more beautiful photos (from the amazing Carter Rose at f8) – see if you don’t agree.

Warmest thanks to our wonderful vendor team:
Bakery: Fancy Cakes by Lauren
Beauty: Elan Makeup Studio, Anita Brown
Bridal gown: Eve of Milady, StarDustBridal Salon
Bridesmaid dresses: Mori Lee, LuLu’sBridal
Ceremony music: Gyros Strings
Ceremony venue: Four Seasons Resort, Cottonwood Ballroom
Dance floor: DFW Dance Floors
Lighting: Marcus Rollins
Photography: f8studios, Carter Rose
Reception music: Band - The Wonders; DJ/Emcee - Marcus Rollins
Reception venue: Four Seasons Resort, Las Colinas Ballroom
Rentals (décor): Shag Carpet
Wedding design and planning: Weddings byStarDust, Marsha Ballard French, CMWP

Trend Alert: Parisian-themed Weddings

Ooo-la-la! The City of Lights is unquestionably one of the most romantic places on earth. The sights, the sounds, the scents of gourmet food…it’s all enough to build a fabulous event around and lately, that is just what some brides are doing. These exquisite French-themed events seem to fall into one of two styles: soft, understated and romantic or more bold, glamorous and dramatic. Whichever aesthetic tickles your fancy, we hold the opinion that any Parisian-themed wedding is beautiful and chic. Check out some of these lovely photos we’ve pulled together for your viewing pleasure!

Incorporate some European flair to set the stage for your celebration with beautiful stationery. Whether lacy and romantic or dramatic and baroque, there is gorgeous paper perfect for your Parisian wedding:

These dramatic, baroque style invitations are perfect for a glamorous wedding.

Lacy invitations set the stage for a romantic Parisian wedding.

These romantic embellished sheath bridal gowns are simply stunning and well suited to a vintage flair Parisian wedding:

We love these dramatic, more structured gowns for a glamorous French event:

Whether you desire short and flirty or long and elegant for your bridesmaids, there are many styles to fit the bill for a Parisian wedding:

We LOVE these incredible Paris-inspired ceremony spaces:

Yes, this is actually a real wedding on the Seine!

We are utterly enchanted by these soft, sophisticated and romantic reception details:

These glamorous and dramatic reception designs are perfect for a baroque styled event or the wedding where elegant black or striking gold serves as the anchor for the French-inspired color palette:

Cakes and desserts are a fun (and delicious) way to infuse your wedding with your theme. We so adore all of these lovelies:

Beautiful brides, any among you looking to Paris to inspire your wedding day?

photo credits: AmandaK. Photography, Cameron Ingalls, Dabble Me This, Em the Gem, The FabulousPhotography Group, Hong Photography, Jacqui Cole Photography, Kelly McCuePhotography, Keren Sarai Photography, Laura Ashbrook Photography, Marin Hobby, NikoleMarie Photography, One and Only Paris Photography, Patricia Lyons Photography, Photographyby Aparna Paul Jain, Teale Photography, Things Festive and Weddingstar