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Cheers to a Fantastic 2011!

2011-12-29T13:53:00.000-08:00

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: Kristen Scheble & Steve Flory

2011-12-20T09:29:00.000-08:00

When we first met Kristen Scheble to talk about the vision for her wedding day, it all revolved around an image she had from a recent dream. Months later, that image came to fruition on a perfect April day as she wed Steve Flory and celebrated with 80 of their closest family and friends. Below are some of our favorite images from the day courtesy of Andrea Polito.

The ceremony was held in the backyard of a close friend that served as the perfect backdrop for the modern styled decor. The entry gates were laden with orchid blooms and garlands while a wispy display of phaelonopsis and dendrobium orchids fluttered in the background.

Kristen carried a gorgeous bouquet designed with Cattelya orchids, sweet peas and hints of delicate lily of the valley. Such a simple and stunning accent piece to her custom designed wedding dress.

Absolutely LOVE her ceremony program bound in a leather snake skin cover and accented with the prettiest letterpress and floral accents. Bell'Invito did such an awesome job!

The ceremony was short and sweet and the weather could not have been more perfect.

Guests then retreated to The Nasher Sculpture Gardens where a truly memorable fete awaited. Seating consisted of two long and lavish rectangular tables positioned under a starry display of stringer lights and crystal accented glass orbs that appeared to be floating magically overhead.

Floral consisted of varying mercury glass vases topped with voluminous hydrangeas, cascading phaeleonopsis orchids, Oh so SWEET lilac, blush toned cymbidiums and low lying masses of ivory dendrobiums.

Kristen and Steven then sat in the middle of the lavish head tables where a plethora of our favorite blooms were displayed. Peonies, lilac, Cattelya orchids, garden roses and hyacinth, yes please!

Bell'Invito did a beautiful job with the menu cards as well. Love the white ink on slate! So stylish.

Lauren with Fancy Cakes did an equally stunning job in using the wedding program as inspiration for the bridal cake.

Such a beautiful night! We could not have been more thrilled with the end results and are so happy to have met and worked with such an awesome couple. Congratulations Kristen and Steve.

Credits:

Ceremony: Private Residence
Reception: The Nasher Sculpture Center
Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals, Bella Flora
Floral & Design: Bella Flora
Entertainment: Carlos Geriz
Lighting: Beyond
Cake: Fancy Cakes by Lauren
Paper Products: Bell'Invito Letterpress Stationary
Photographer: Andrea Polito

Bella Bride: Halley Giles & James Johnson

2011-12-13T16:10:00.000-08:00

Bella Bride Halley Giles wed James Johnson on a glorious spring day with a beautiful ceremony held at Perkins Chapel and a stellar reception at The Rosewood Crescent Hotel. We LOVE everything about this dream wedding; the colors, the florals, linens, lighting all in celebration of their perfect love which is so apparent in the gorgeous imagery captured by Karlisch & Wrubel.

Hailey carried a fragrant bouquet of sweet lily of the valley that complemented her gown wonderfully.

Her bridesmaids wore champagne toned gowns and carried the most decadent floral blooms of hydrangeas, lilac, sweet peas, garden roses, freesia and champagne toned majolicas.

Hailey and her lovely mother who carried a tiny nosegay of ranunculus and peonies.

These two cuties definitely added some whimsy to the ceremony. Love the floral halo made of sweet hyacinth blooms.

The ceremony area was decked with ivory, champagne and blush tones with altar arrangements designed with fluttery hydrangeas, peonies, roses and pretty cherry blossom branches. Soft textured markers of hydrangeas and long strands of cascading orchid garlands lined the rest of the aisle creating such a pretty path for the bride.

The ceremony was short and sweet with 200 guests in attendance. Absolutely love her gown so befitting of spring!

Once guests arrived at the reception, a magical and ethereal walkway created of cherry blossom trees and suspended candlelight enticed guests to venture into the reception. Talk about a memorable entrance!

Guests then cocktailed in the garden room where festive lighting accented the all white/ivory floral placed throughout.

The rest of the reception occurred in the ballroom where lavish displays of cherry floral trees blossomed atop tables, soft textured mounds of all ivory and blush floral doused the tables, suspended candlelight glistened throughout and a warming candlelit glow encompassed the room.

These custom chair covers and place settings were the perfect addition to the family head tables. Thanks to Posh Couture Rentals.

Grand Entrance!

These cakes are like works of art. Lauren of Fancy Cakes really out did herself.

The Cowling Band then set the night a rockin away! Love Halley's dress change for the party. We are definitely lovers of fringe!

Such a beautiful night! Definitely one to remember for a lifetime. Thanks so much Halley for allowing us to be a part of your special day! Much Love to marriage and now motherhood we hear!

Credits:

Ceremony: Perkins Chapel
Reception: The Rosewood Crescent Court
Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals, Bella Flora
Floral & Design: Bella Flora
Entertainment: The Cowling Band
Lighting: Beyond
Photographer: Karlisch & Wrubel
Coordination: M.W. Shah

Bella Bride: Lindsay Roland & Bryan Weisgerber

2011-10-24T10:04:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Bella Bride Lindsay Roland wed handsome Bryan Weisgerber on September 24, 2011 at a ceremony held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church followed by a reception at Timarron Country Club. We are loving these gorgeous images captured by Poppy Blossom and Chelsea Albert Photography.

Lindsay chose a classic color palette of soft ivory and khaki spruced up with hints of vivid fuchsia. I love that the gentlemen wore khaki suits in lieu of the standard black tuxes.

She carried a classic bouquet of ivory hydrangeas, creamy Vendela roses, fluttery white lisianthus and accents of sweet freesia. Bryan wore a boutonniere crafted from freesia as well for a coordinating look while the bridesmaids rocked bouquets made of neat textured celosia, ranunculus, hot pink garden roses and hints of light pink freesia. The hot colors contrasted beautifully against their champagne toned gowns.

The ceremony was short and sweet with a divine church serving as the backdrop. I love that she gave her little flower girl a tiny bouquet of fun color in lieu of a pomander orb.

Absolutely love these post ceremony shots with the bridal party in a ranch like setting and Lindsay's super stylish head piece.

The reception was decked with low lying centerpieces of hot pink hydrangeas, fuchsia garden roses, deep pink celosia, adorable baby spray roses and lovely sweet geranium all designed in mercury vessels and accented with crystal embedded votives. Lindsay chose to keep all the linens neutrally elegant and amped up her head table with a vivid pink linen for a truly stand out presentation. Pink accented the rest of the reception including her pristine and artistic cake and a back wash of fun lighting.

We absolutely loved working with Lindsay and she made The Most Beautiful Bride! We wish Lindsay and Bryan the very best as they begin their life together as husband and wife. Love this last shot that truly says it all. :)

Credits:

Ceremony: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Photographer/Studio: Poppy Blossom and Chelsea Albert Photography.

Wedding Coordination: Bella Flora

Floral Decor and Design: Bella Flora

Linens: BBJ Linens

Reception: Timarron Country Club.

Caterer: Timarron Country Club.

Lighting/Entertainment: DJ Glenn Roush

Bella Birthday Girl: Ava's 7th Birthday Party

2011-10-04T09:58:00.000-07:00

How time flies! It's hard to believe its been a year since Ava had her last birthday bash and we were thrilled to create another precious event for her 7th birthday party. Many thanks to Cesar and Tanya at Perez Photography for capturing these beautiful images.

We chose to work with a color palette of pretty pinks, girly lilac and hints of natural greens. Her 35 little friends arrived to the party through playful balloon columns and sweet banners all greeting them to the girlish soiree.

The party was set up in a neat low lying square formation of tables draped in lilac linen and accented with mini white Chivaris.

Darling table centerpieces designed with white hydrangeas, lavender and hot pink roses and baby pink rosettes adorned each setting providing great color to the room.

The puppy theme was too CUTE starting with custom coloring books and the neatest doggy bone crayola sets.

Placed within the center of the tables was the most charming floral pup we nicknamed "Bella". We then designed a lush border of vivid toned flora at the base to complete the room focal piece.

A puppy pet shop was also set up for the invited little ones to adopt and customize their plush new friends. Too CUTE!

And of course what would a birthday party be without a fabulous cake!

Such a great and sweet fete! We were thrilled to work with Ava and her family and cannot wait for her next bash!

Happy Planning!

Team Bella ~

Bridal Soiree at the Omni Mandalay

2011-08-11T13:38:00.001-07:00

Brides of North Texas Fall/Winter 2011 Tablescape

2011-08-11T10:23:00.002-07:00

The fabulous gals at Brides of North Texas recently released their fabulous Fall/Winter 2011 issue full of so many yum photos and ideas. We always love working with their team and especially loved creating our tablescape for the current issue. Inspired by all things vintage, soft and frilly, we took advantage of peony season and decked out an aged wooden table with a doily lace runner, antique milk glassware and charming aged patina vessels. The shoot took place at one of our favorite clients' home which really completed the fabulous look! Many thanks to Perez Photography, Wisteria, Imaj Design, Romano's Bakery, Stanley Korshak, Troy Richard Salon, Hakim Sons Films and our gorgeous model Hailey for helping it all come to life!

Bella Bride: Lisa Ide & Jason Henning

2011-08-10T09:18:00.000-07:00

Lisa Ide and Jason Henning's beautiful spring wedding was recently featured on one of our favorite wedding sites, Style Me Pretty. What a wedding it was indeed! The elegant affair took place at Lisa's parents' ranch located in Aubrey, TX and was full of so many personal touches provided by our style savvy bride. Having planned a bulk of the wedding via phone and email, we were thrilled with the outcome as seen with these gorgeous images from Stacy Reeves Photography.

Lisa chose a classic palette of all ivory and white floral mixed with rustic textures for a an elegant spin on a ranch themed wedding. She wed under a cluster of majestic trees laden crystal chandeliers and suspended candles with soft textured bouquets of ivory hydrangeas, garden roses and sweet stock all nestled within birch wrapped cones. An added special treat was having Lisa's mom ordain the ceremony.

After the ceremony, guests retreated to a tented dinner where low lying arrangements of all white/ivory floral wrapped with textured birch shavings were showcased atop aged wooden rectangular tables.

In lieu of a guest book, guests signed varying mini stones that would be later placed in the couple's garden. As an added treat, guests were given vintage broaches for the ladies and unique cuff links for the gentlemen. Pashminas were also on hand for the cool April night breeze.

I love how Lisa let her bridesmaids pick their own black dresses and provided a custom "Lisa-tini" for close family and friends to relish the yummy flavor.

We loved everything about this wedding and were thrilled to have it featured on such a prominent website. Congratulations Lisa and Jason and thanks for being such a fun and inspiring couple!

Credits:

Ceremony: Winterhaven Ranch, Aubrey, TX

Photographer/Studio: Stacy Reeves

Wedding Coordination: Bella Flora

Floral Decor and Design: Bella Flora

Reception: Winterhaven Ranch, Aubrey, TX

Caterer: Spice of Life

Cake: Fancy Cakes by Lauren

Lighting: Beyond

Hair: Melissa Lyons

Makeup: Susie Gray Uphues

Paper Products: Judy Chemers

Bella Bride: Elizabeth Cline & Ramon Reza

2011-07-10T11:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Summer Everyone! Here at Bella Flora, we are fortunate enough to meet so many cool and unique brides that really embody their own style, taste and charm. While we love working on all aspects of the wedding day (from bouquets to stellar receptions), sometimes we meet the ever so crafty DIY bride that can really pull it together with just a little help from us. Case in point, Elizabeth Cline. She wed Ramon Reza this spring with a ceremony held at Perkins Chapel and a pretty groovy reception held at her parents home. Below is some gorgeous imagery captured by Shipra Panosian.

Getting ready.

First looks. Love when couples do this. The pictures say it all!

Absolutely LOVE Elizabeth's bouquet designed with antique and ivory hydrangeas, soft pink peonies, sweet peas and neat textured ranunculus. Some of our favorite blooms!

Navy and soft blush done so well by the bridesmaids and groomsmen. Love the DIY Just married sign.

The ceremony was equally eloquently simple using pew markers designed with ivory garden roses and blush peonies.

Guests headed to Elizabeth's parents house after the ceremony where the DIY really was in full swing. Elizabeth and her family hosted the fete and used existing furniture for lounge seating, family owned candelabras & tea cups for centerpieces and lots of family made creations, including a pretty nifty photobooth. The large band served as a cool backdrop behind the family pool. Pretty cool set up!

Being the family home, there was no set time to stop the party and this crowd took full advantage of it. Talk about a "house party!".

Awesomeness! Love the Dr. Pepper trail! Congrats Elizabeth and Ramon! You guys sure can throw a party!

Credits:

Ceremony: Perkins Chapel

Photographer/Studio: Shipra Panosian

Bridal Gown: 'Dallas' by Watters

Bridal Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Ceremony Flowers: Bella Flora

Reception: Family Residence

Caterer: The Kitchen at Preston

Band and/or DJ: Vendetta Big Band

Hair: Sonia Trevino

Makeup: Mayra Sams Sanabria

Paper Products: Memento Designs

Bella Bride: Jessica Toumani & Dale Fresch

2011-06-22T14:43:00.000-07:00

Stunning Bella Bride Jessica Toumani wed Dapper Dale Fresch on June 4th, 2011 at The Historic Union Station on perfect summer day that would be one that both families would remember for a lifetime. Bella Flora worked with the lovely Brenna Wurtz at Holly Tripp Events in bringing their stunning vision come to life. Everything about this wedding was planned perfectly and each detail had such personality and character that really embraced the newlywed couple.

Starting with these super fun save the dates by Sil Azevedo.

The blue tones from these awesome underwater shots were to appear throughout the rest of the wedding. Starting with these timeless Badgley Mischkas that complement the bride's lace accented gown wonderfully.

The" something blue tones" went really well with the rest of the wedding color palette of ivory, white and splashes of cymbidium green. I love the striking shade of blue the bridesmaids wore; here seen getting ready for first looks.

The gents were given chartreuse green orchids to offset the blue tones.

I love first looks; Sil did an excellent job of capturing these special moments between bride and groom.

Jessica carried a gorgeous bouquet designed with peonies, muscari, cymbidiums, and regal calla lilies that highlighted the wedding tones beautifully.

After first looks, Jessica, Dale and the bridal party wisped away downtown Dallas in a vintage styled trolley that went so well with the underlying travel theme and provided some great imagery!

Upon entry to the reception, guests were greeted with a magical presentation of candlelight enclosed in varying glass cylinders. So dreamy!

Stunning entry piece, charming guest book travel case and the cutest "train" place cards that tied in the perfectly with the reception's location!

The ceremony was both a grouping of Christian and Persian customs that took place atop a custom stage built by Jessica's dad and a glorious dome that hovered over the elaborate sofreh.

Love this shot of the ring bearer creation and the hand embellished programs.

A very proud father indeed as he walks his daughter down the aisle.

Such a beautiful ceremony quickly followed by a stunning reception decked with all white/ivory creations of orchids, hydrangeas and calla lilies.

The two head tables were then accented with splashes of blue floral in keeping with the wedding tones.

Once night fell, the elaborate lighting treatment provided by Absolute really gave a dramatic accent to the room.

First dance as Mr. & Mrs. Fresch.

Gorgeous cake from Fancy Cakes by Lauren with a triple cascade of flowers!

Emerald City then kicked off the party that lasted well into the wee hours of the night.

And the finale with a sparkler send off and horse carriage ride.

Such a fun wedding. Thanks again Jessica and Dale for allowing us to be part of this momentous day! We loved working with you both and wish you the very best! You're definitely off to a great start with so much love from your awesome families.

Credits:

Ceremony: Union Station

Photographer/Studio: S il Azevedo

Bridal Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Flowers: Bella Flora

Reception: U nion Station

Cakes: Fancy Cakes by Lauren

Caterer: Wolfgang Puck Catering

Band and/or DJ: Emerald City

Lighting: Absolute Entertainment

Videographer: H akim Sons Films

Wedding Rentals: Bella Flora & Ducky-Bob’s

Wedding Planner: Brenna Wurtz of Holly Tripp Event Design

Wedding Designer: Cesar Diaz of Bella Flora

Rehearsal Dinner: Libby & Jr

2011-06-22T10:49:00.000-07:00

Earlier this spring, we were thrilled to be working with DFW Events in creating this rustically charming rehearsal dinner for Libby and JR at The Dallas Arboretum.

Guests entered the reception through beautifully landscaped Woman's Gardens and arrived to The Historic DeGolyer House where a tented dinner awaited.

Aged wooden tables were draped with textured burlap runners and wrought iron candelabras that elevated dreamy displays of amber candles. Placed below were textured garlands of magnolia foliage, potted muscari, geranium, vibrunum snowballs and rich mosses.

We love these chalk board table numbers and playful menus. Yummy southern comfort food is always a wonderful treat!

The juxtaposed rustic and elegant place settings were so pretty and totally befitting of the outdoor garden setting.

It was awesome that the weather that night was perfect! It totally made the event a wonderful prelude to the wedding day.

What a fun event! We were so happy to be a part of such a fun party. Wishing Libby and JR the best in married life.

Credits:

Venue: The Dallas Arboretum, The DeGolyer House
Catering: Kent Rathbun Catering
Tent: Ducky Bob's Party Rentals
Decor/Floral: Bella Flora
Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals, Bella Flora
Photography: Edmonson Weddings
Entertainment: Brian Piper 214-675-1502
Lighting and A/V: Absolute Entertainment
Photo Booth: 4 Flashes Photo Booths
Cigar Roller: Sabina Sotelo 972-809-3999
Coordination: DFW Events 214-505-9142

Bella Bride: Maggie Samuel and Cliff Kerby

2011-06-16T13:50:00.000-07:00

A fresh and elegant spring wedding was created for beautiful Bella Bride Maggie Samuel and her now husband Cliff Kerby at Preston Road Church of Christ on May 28, 2011.

The glowing bride chose a beautiful white and ivory bouquet designed with classic hydrangeas, seasonal peonies, freesia and dashes of sweet pea. Keeping with the bride's fresh and elegant theme, the bridesmaids carried bouquets that included a mixture of light blue, fresh green and accents of deep blue blooms of hydrangeas, muscari and baby orchids.

The altar area was adorned with two flourishing arrangements of antique green, ivory, light blue, and champagne tones. Floral stems included voluminous hydrangea, roses, peonies, sweet stock, and longer stems of Bells of Ireland. The lovely arrangements framed the couple beautifully at the altar.

The groom and groomsmen wore boutonnieres designed with wonderfully textured green orchid blooms with hints of muscari all wrapped with an elegant black ribbon.

Keeping with traiditon of not seeing each other before the walk down the aisle...

Mr. and Mrs. Kerby!

The couple's reception took place at the Dallas Museum of Art which went perfectly with their elegant yet fun and organic theme.

Maggie and Cliff kept their guests refreshed by offering fun colored drinks that went with their decor perfectly.

Let the dancing begin!

The wedding was gorgeous and we loved creating an unforgettable event for Maggie and Cliff! We are so happy to have been part of their special day and wish them the very best!

Team Bella

Credits

Ceremony: Preston Road Church of Christ

Reception- Dallas Museum of Art

Event Coordination: AK Event Design

Photographer/Studio: F8 Studios

Floral and Decor: Bella Flora

Lighting: AbsoluteDFW

Cake: Dallas Affairs

Hair: DryBar

Makeup: Brandon Navarro

Photobooth: The Photo Stand

Videographer: A Very Special Day

The Dos and Don'ts When Saying "I Do"

2011-06-01T13:37:00.000-07:00

Congratulations, you just got engaged! But now the unanswered questions start flooding in: Where do I begin? Is my budget realistic? How do I select my color palette? What is my wedding style? How do I come up with something that’s new and different? How do I make my wedding personal? Is a wedding planner necessary? What are the best ways to keep cost down?

These and hundreds of other questions can leave you feeling overwhelmed and confused about the most important day of your life. Deciding exactly what you want and how to portray that to your vendors is quite a task. You want to make sure this day you’ve dreamed about since you were a little girl is exactly that—a dream come true. Instead of swimming in a sea of unanswered questions, simply come visit us at Bella Flora. Every Thursday we will be offering personalized, one-on-one consultations with brides to go over the “Dos and Don’ts When Saying I Do” from the people who know it best- US!

Make your appointment today to sip champagne with the professionals and ensure everything from your personalized monogram to your RSVP cards are up to par. Whether you meet with us once and take the reigns from there, or hire our services for your big day, we would love to offer advice to make your dream wedding a reality. Whether you come on your lunch break or after a long day in the office, bring your list of questions and prepare for an hour of wedding bliss. For just $200, you get the peace of mind and direction from the best wedding whizzes in the industry.
For more information or to schedule a consultation with our wedding experts, please call the studio at (972) 445-1200 or e-mail Jaime at jaime@bellafloraofdallas.com.

Bella Bride: Codi Dueitt & Justin Carroll

2011-05-26T10:36:00.000-07:00

April was a fabulous month of weddings here at Bella Flora and Codi Dueitt & Justin Carroll really got the ball rolling with their super stylish and fashionable wedding held April 2, 2011 at Robert Carr Chapel (TCU) and The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth. Photos courtesy of F8 Studios.

Codi was a very keen bride with a sharp sense of style and love for all things outside the box. Every detail about the wedding really suited the look and feel planned for the big day. Starting with this stunning Vera Wang dress.

A soft textured bouquet of hydrangeas, garden roses, peonies and ranunculus created the perfect accent

to such a gorgeous gown.

The gents rocked black tuxes and after five bow ties paired with berry toned boutonnieres.

The big reveal in this charming little chapel hidden on site at Texas Christian University.

Sealed with a kiss....and off to the party!

Love her bridesmaids peacock toned dresses. Longer gowns are definitely in the now!

The reception at The Modern was a vivid fete of tropical infused designs of fuchsias, bold yellows, chartreuse, blues and dreamy violets. I love the clean lines and blank slated walls that really embraced the lighting.

A white dance floor was brought in and flanked by two long tables decked with custom designed collections of large philodendron leaves, orchids and hydrangeas. Love this look!

The rest of the tables were adorned with asymmetric displays of orchids, varying large tropical leaves and clusters of hydrangeas.

Big Entrance!

Downtown Fever then cranked up the beats for this spirited crowd!

Beautiful Bridal Cake and a very unique Groom's Cake.

And congratulatory shots!

Dancing into the night! I love that Codi had a quick dress change to really get down. :)

.....and the departure! Such a beautiful wedding. Thank you Codi and Justin for selecting us to be a part of your big day! Congratulations!

Credits:

Ceremony: Robert Carr Chapel at Texas Christian University

Photographer/Studio: Gary Donihoo of F8Studio

Bridal Gown Designer: Vera Wang

Bridal Gown Retailer: Warren Barrón

Bridal Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti

Hair & Makeup: Maitee Miles

Groom’s Attire: Hugo Boss

Bridesmaids Dresses Designer: Melissa Sweet

Bridesmaids Dresses Retailer: Priscilla of Boston

Flowers: Bella Flora

Reception: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Cakes: Crème da le crème & Marble Slab Creamery

Caterer: Café at the Modern Art Museum

Band and/or DJ: Downtown Fever of Emerald City Management

Lighting: Beyond

Videographer: Beyond

Wedding Rentals: Bella Flora & Ducky-Bob’s

Wedding Planner: Kailey Posey

Wedding Designer: Cesar Diaz of Bella Flora

Bella Bride: Jeanette Crowley and Ryan Davie

2011-05-24T12:23:00.000-07:00

When we first met Jeanette Crowley, her bubbly, fun and sweet personality really shined through; brides like Jeanette make our job so much fun as we thrive on such positive energy. Almost a year later, all the excitement and planning came to fruition on March 26, 2011 as she wed Mr. Ryan Davie at First Baptist Church and The Adolphus Hotel on a gorgeous spring day!

The talented team at Jess Ramos Photography did an excellent job of capturing the day and so many special detail shots!

I love Jeanette's azalea tone Grecian bridesmaids dresses. The vivid tone complemented her color palette of violet, fuchsia, berry and chartreuse so well!

The ceremony was short and sweet with 175 of the bride and grooms closest family and friends in attendance.

Always love the energy post ceremony!

The reception was washed with violet/fuchsia tones that really amped up the florals created with hydrangeas, viburnum, calypso orchids, roses and rosettes.

I love the Jeanette chose to seat her bridal party at two long rectangular head tables with her sweet heart table placed in the center. It really opened the space in lieu of all round tables.

First dance as Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Davie!

.....and then the party really started up!

Love it! Truly one of the most energetic brides we've had the pleasure of working with. Love ya Jeanette and hope to see you soon!

Credits:

Ceremony: First Baptist Church

Reception: The Adolphus Hotel ~ Century Room

Brides and Bridesmaids Dress: Priscilla of Boston

Floral and Decor: Bella Flora

Event Coordination: Bella Flora

Photography: Jess Ramos

Linen: Bella Flora

Lighting/DJ: Beyond/Ryan Kelley

Cake: Panini

Vote For Bella Flora!

2011-04-28T08:10:00.000-07:00

We know we have some pretty amazing brides, vendors, and adoring fans out there! So please help us and VOTE to name Bella Flora the best flora shop in the Big D! You can vote once an hour, daily so get busy!!! Go to D Magazine to root on your fav floral fanatics!

Bella Flora Featured on "Shopping is My Cardio" with Linda Cooper

2011-04-27T09:02:00.000-07:00

In case you missed us on TV, check out our wedding segment featured on "Designing DFW" So fun!

Bella Bride: Kate Taylor and A.J. Jesiolowski

2011-04-20T11:57:00.000-07:00

The lovely Kate Taylor wed handsome A.J. Jesiolowski this spring at The Dallas Museum of Art on a perfect April Day filled with cool winds, sunny skies and tons of love in the air. The fabulous duo at Jimmages Photography captured so many beautiful shots of the event beginning with this gorgeous shot of the bride who chose such a fun color palette of ivory and varying yellows mixed with navy and khaki tones. Super Fresh!

I love that Kate chose to give each of her bridesmaids (who rocked Navy dresses) bouquets designed with one type of flower. Yellow Callas, Cymbidiums, Mokaras, Roses, Ranunculus and Freesia were the perfect accent to such sassy dresses.

Kate's Bouquet was then designed with a soft textured blending of ivory and yellow blooms that included garden roses, ranunculus, hydrangeas and sweet freesia.

The guys were equally as stylish with their khaki suits and a tailored blue suit for the groom.

The ceremony took place in the sculpture garden in front of an ivory hydrangea and yellow carnation creation finished with garlands of ivory orchids and crystal droplets that added a modern flair to the ceremony.

The reception immediately followed upstairs at 1717 where modern displays of yellow blossoms were showcased atop varying ivory and navy linen.

Kate is an art teacher so these next shots are so appropriate. Love it!

Love this treatment with candlelight suspended from the existing wisteria tree outside 1717.

I also love that Kate and A.J.'s guests came to PARTY!

So Sweet!

Big Finish! Congrats Kate and A.J.!!! Sending you best wishes to newly married life!

Credits:

Ceremony: Dallas Museum of Art - Sculpture Gardens

Reception: Dallas Musuem of Art - 1717

Floral and Decor: Bella Flora

Event Coordination: Sarah Beth Events

Photography: Jimmages

Linen: BBJ Linens

25/10 - The Rosewood Crescent Hotel's 25th and Bella Flora's 10th Anniversary

2011-04-14T09:16:00.000-07:00

Earlier this winter, we were so honored to partner with The Rosewood Crescent Court Hotel as they celebrated their 25th Anniversary and we completed our 10th year creating beautiful weddings and events. We knew our partnership would be the making of a joyous and fabulous celebration for all our current and past clients and our oh so "festive" event industry friends! Thisbe Grace and Mark McWilliams were on hand to capture all the yummy and fun details and America's Sassiest Lifestyle Guru Steve Kemble was also on board as key planner to our beautiful event! We are so appreciative of everyone's support and hope everyone had a great time!!

....and now on to the photos!

The entry to The Crescent Court's newly renovated Gallery Ballroom was lined with a deep plum carpet and framed with beautiful drapery provided by Fun Factory and Quest Drapery. The tones went so well with the evening's "Sparkle & Shine" Theme.

Berry toned garlands were draped over existing lanterns creating a cool chandelier effect as guests arrived and uplighting in sweet amethyst tones really set a dramatic tone upon entering the ballroom.

Champagne on hand upon arrival? Sign me up!

As guests exited the elevator, a gorgeous backdrop of floral and crystals in awesome tones of violets, fuchsias, berry and lavender greeted guests with such a sweet fragrance and yummy colors and textures.

The floral wall was a blast to create and took thousands of tulips, hydrangeas, orchids, roses and sweet stock to create. Here is a quick pic of the wall in the making earlier that day by Lucy Diaz-Flores and Cesar Diaz.

Playful tete a tetes donned beautiful orbs of all violet hydrangeas and sterling roses adding such fun pops of color to both the in and outdoor areas of The Gallery Ballroom.

Our very own "Bella" Crew. :), Marianne McGee, Cesar Diaz, Lucy Diaz-Flores and Jaime Jones.

The Crescent's Social Catering Managers Allison Fuld and Julian Leaver.

The Gallery ballroom was decked out with tons of mirrored pieces, crystal accents and an oh so pretty color palette of violets, lavenders and berry.

After welcomes and introductions, an awesome firework display set the party mood for the night.

Dj Brandon Olds then got the outdoors pumping with funk beats and pop rhythms.

While Signed, Sealed, Delivered amped up the indoor space with loads of energetic tuneage!

All sorts of industry eye candy were on hand. Love Mayra Rams Sanabria of My Fabulous Faces and Sonia Trevino who is a master at styling fabulous dos!

DFW Event ladies represented. :)

The "Fabulous" Steve Kemble and Jordan Payne.

Photographers Carmine Lidestri, Thisbe Grace and Stephen Karlisch.

AK Events Sarah Herman and sister.

Tanya Perez of Perez Photography and Paige Chenault.

The Crescent Hotel's General Manager, Linda Wan, Director of Food & Beverage, Derek Damon and Allison Fuld.

Its safe to say this was a dancing crowd as we carried the party into the night. Thanks to everyone for their support in creating such a memorable night. Heres to another 25 and 10 years to come!

Venue: Rosewood Crescent Hotel

Coordination: Steve Kemble

Photographer/Studio: Thisbe Grace
Hair & Makeup: Sonia Trevino; Mayra Rams-Sanabria of My Fabulous Faces
Furniture, Floral, Design: Bella Flora
Caterer: Rosewood Crescent Hotel
Band and/or DJ: DJ Brandon Olds and Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Lighting: Absolute Entertainment

Videographer: Beyond
Additional Rentals: Ducky-Bob’s, Fun Factory Events, Live Wire, Quest Drapery

Bella Bride: Lucy Diaz and Dave Flores

2011-02-14T11:03:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Since today is the day for lovers, I thought it the perfect time to post the wedding of Bella Flora's owner and my sister, Lucy Diaz-Flores. What a special day it was indeed with so many details captured by, Thisbe Grace, who did an absolutely beautiful job at capturing what was a day filled with "Amor'!

We definitely incorporated lots of Spanish accents throughout the wedding in keeping with the bride's Mexican heritage and the groom's Puerto Rican roots. I love the elegant scroll work on the invitations which were letterpressed on handsome parchment and these Spanish black lace Louboutins! Sign me up!

The bride carried a dainty bouquet of exquisite Cattleya orchids and wispy sprigs of sweet lily of the valley.

The bridesmaids carried bouquets of soft blush and pink all wrapped with taupe silk ribbons.

We kept the mothers decor equally stylish with nosegays crafted from garden roses and yummy cymbidium orchids.

The gents were given petite boutonnieres designed with freesia, mini hyacinths and lily of the valley sprigs.

The ceremony was held at The Hotel Crescent Court Courtyard and was festooned with all ivory and white flora fashioned into a dramatic walkway to the altar which was adorned with the most beautiful wrought iron gate and cascades of orchid garlands. Once night fell, the heavy and glimmery candlelight decked in the trees and walkway really came to life.

Being Texas in October, the ceremony space was splashed with a surprise sprinkling of droplets that gave the walkway a cool mirrored effect.

A little rain never did not interfere with this gorgeous ceremony; I love how the white umbrellas added a charming whimsical touch.

Mr. & Mrs. David Flores!

The cocktail hour was doused with deep fuchsia tones for a festive look and walls were laden with symbols of love in keeping with the wedding styling.

We adorned this existing mirror with soft textured cascades of ivory orchids which was such a stunning backdrop for The Love Notes Wishing Well.

Mercury glass, boxwood orbs, majolica bouquets and gardenias adorned the pre-reception area.

Once guests entered the ballroom, magical displays of ivory, blush and creme welcomed them to celebrate. Custom chair covers and linens adorned each setting and warm ambers and blushes decked the ballroom walls.

Centerpieces varied between two tall designs that featured orchid laden vases, submerged hydrangea displays and voluminous mounds of hydrangeas, roses, lilies, orchids and mini sprays.

The table numbers were tucked into soft pink orbs of majolica rosettes and each setting was then accented with a single soft pink garden rose for a nice dash of pretty color.

First dance as husband and wife! I love that Lucy rocked a cattleya orchid in her hair!

Once dinner was over, Havana NRG Orchestra, really got the crowd moving with Salsa beats and funk rhythms!

A sweet treat dessert bar featuring the cutest cake balls and mini bites ever were then brought out for late night snackers with a sweet tooth. Guests were then given these darling Love Note booklets that featured famous phrases all focused on love as the sweetest wedding favor.

Late nighters (myself included) were also treated to a cigar bar. Perfect way to end a fantastic party! What a wedding! I was so thrilled to design and create such a memorable day for my dear sister and brother-in-law. All in the name of Their Sweet LOVE!

Credits:

Ceremony: Rosewood Crescent Hotel
Photographer/Studio: Thisbe Grace
Bridal Gown Designer: Oscar de la Renta
Bridal Gown Retailer: Warren Barrón
Hair & Makeup: Sonia Trevino; Mayra Rams-Sanabria of My Fabulous Faces
Groom’s Attire: Calvin Klein
Bridesmaids Dresses Designer: Nicholas
Bridesmaids Dresses Retailer: Nicholas Couture
Flowers: Bella Flora
Reception: Rosewood Crescent Hotel
Cakes: Fancy Cakes by Lauren; Rosewood Crescent Hotel
Caterer: Rosewood Crescent Hotel
Band and/or DJ: Havana NRG Orchestra; Justin Weyer of Beyond
Lighting: Beyond
Videographer: Hakim Sons Films
Wedding Rentals: Bella Flora; Ducky-Bob’s
Wedding Planner: Bella Flora
Wedding Designer: Cesar Diaz of Bella Flora

Bella Bride: Kathryn Zera and Garret Kent

2011-01-14T11:18:00.000-08:00

When we first met Kathryn & Garret, we knew that their wedding would be centered around the union of their wonderful families, rich colors and textures, classic and elegant designs and above all Love. They wed November 20, 2010 at Christ the King and The Hotel Crescent Court on a day that was exquisitely captured by the talented Thisbe Grace Team.

The stunning bride carried a classic bouquet of soft textured ivory blooms that included gorgeous peonies, voluminous hydrangeas, soft champagne roses and sweet freesia. A beautiful rosary from the bride was then attached to the stems for that added personal touch we love so much.

The dapper groom also added his own personal and super charming accent that day with these awesome penguin cuff links. Such fun!

Raspberry, violets and chartreuse were the primary wedding tones and complimented the bridesmaid and groomsmen wonderfully. This is one of our favorite color palettes to use when designing for a fun and lively atmosphere.

The paper products were stylishly simple and letterpressed! Jason Mc Daniel did an awesome job in keeping the tones consistent throughout.

Loving this ring bearer orchid creation that really amped up the berry tones.

The ceremony space was so dramatic and fitting for the wedding. We chose a pure and lush palette of ivory, champagne and barely there touches of blush for the decor.

Absolutely love these next set of images. These are some our favorite moments to see from the wedding. There are no words to describe the love in the room!

Announcing Mr. and Mrs. Garret Kent!

For the reception, we chose to really enhance the space with vivid violets, raspberry, fuchsia and splashes of chartreuse green. Kathryn and Garret love to travel so choosing an atlas of the world as a guest book was a brilliant idea.

The reception area was decked with a combination of tall, medium and low arrangements created with hydrangeas, garden roses, peonies, phaelo sprinkles and vanda blooms. We then placed them atop varying stylish glass vessels and tucked hints of crystal embellishments throughout.

The dance floor area was adorned with this magical crystal ceiling treatment which really added a glam vibe to the overall styling.

First dance as newlyweds :)

Kathryn's cake was so creatively simple and chic. Just a touch of floral really highlighted the delicious creation.

Garret's cake was too cute for words!

In lieu of favors, Kathryn and Garret made a donation to The Alzheimer's Association, The Cancer Research Institute and The American Heart Association in loving memory of their grandparents.

Cuvee really kept the party going that night.

I love that the band led the way to the exit. Way to keep the party going!

We absolutely loved this couple and feel very grateful to have been part of their wedding day!

Congratulations Kathryn and Garret!

Credits:

Ceremony: Christ the King

Reception: Rosewood Crescent Hotel

Floral and Decor: Bella Flora

Event Coordination: DFW Events

Photography: Thisbe Grace

Bridal Gown: Stanley Korshak Bridal Salon

Hair: Sonia Trevino

Makeup: Mayra Rams-Sanabria

Cakes: Dallas Affaires

Caterer: Rosewood Crescent Hotel

Band: Cuvee

Lighting: Beyond

Videographer: Elle Films

Wedding Rentals: Ducky Bob's, Bella Flora

Happy New Year ~ :)

2011-01-05T08:50:00.000-08:00

Greetings everyone and Happy Belated New Year! We're very excited for many new ventures 2011 has to offer and are even more amped to be working with an amazing group of brides. We recently had the pleasure in meeting a very cool bride named Elizabeth Cline who will be getting married this April at her parents uber eclectic home. I think her save the dates speak for themselves in the vintage styling and sweet personal touches. We cant wait and just had to share! Below is the sweet save the date from Memento Designs and a handful of awesome imagery from Shipra Panosian.

The Robin's Egg Blue Piano is a find!

Love this simple but charming look.

Now that's a RING!

Such beautiful photos! We just know the wedding will be equally amazing!

Bella Bride: Stephanie Velasquez and Andrew Szatan

2010-12-28T15:37:00.000-08:00

Whew! How is it already almost 2011? Where has the year gone?! We've had a great year at Bella Flora and are looking forward to 2011 with our new brides =) But first, let's take a look back at this beautiful bride who celebrated her October 30, 2010 wedding in style. Stephanie and Andrew met seven years ago on Halloween and wanted to celebrate during their favorite time of year. This fun and positive group was so great to work with, and we are so excited to share their beautiful day with you!

Stephanie and Andrew exchanged I Do's at the Dallas Museum of Art in the beautiful sculpture gardens in front of the gorgeous water fall. The rich jewel tones were perfect for the evening ceremony.

The altar area was adorned with a beautiful and modern backdrop composed of a grand collection of vessels placed on top the clear Lucite table. Submerged floral and candlelight added an extra element of interest.

Love this mix of lush floral and modern design.

The aisle chairs were embellished with simple and stylish purple/violet hydrangea and ribbon streamers that flowed gracefully down the chair.

Stephanie's exquisite bouquet was designed using a glorious blending of deep plum, violet and Vanda-toned floral fashioned into a perfect pave bouquet. The design incorporated a blending of interesting textures
including lavender hydrangea, fragrant freesia, two toned calla lilies, Vanda orchids and grape muscari.

The stunning bouquet was accented with a crystal broach.

The bridesmaids were given gorgeous bouquets designed in floral in tones of deep violets, amethyst, raspberry, silver greys and vibrant splashed of fuchsia toned blossoms. The color palette accented their dresses beautifully!

What a handsome group of guys!

Andrew's bout. was designed with a unique Picasso mini calla that coordinated with Stephanie's colorful bouquet.

After the ceremony, guests headed to the reception in the Atrium which was transformed with fantastic lighting, exquisite linens and fabulous floral. I love how this picture captures the full "sha-bang" of Stephanie's vision.

What great detailing on the wall!

Select tables were adorned with a trio of tall glass flauta vases that were filled with fluttery blossoms of violet and lavender lush hydrangeas. The gorgeous and natural tone was complemented with an array of lower lying mercury glass vessels that displayed soft textured mounds of all sweet stock, pretty garden roses, and calypso orchids.

Another selection of round tables were accented with a collection of glass vessels that were filled with fresh water and stunning lavender Dutch hydrangeas, phalaenopsis, and calypso orchids flowing over in a mass setting.

Cheers!

The masks were a huge hit!

These next few shots are great. Their exuberant energy is practically oozing off the page!

Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Szatan!

~Team Bella

Credits:

Venue: The Dallas Museum of Art

Floral: Bella Flora of Dallas

Photography: Sarah Kate

Coordinator: DFW Events

DJ: Andy Austin

Chairs: POSH

Lighting: Beyond

Hair: Elan

Bella Bride: Kelly Bruney and Scott Hershman

2010-12-13T11:52:00.000-08:00

Kelly Bruney and Scott Hershman's big day was anything but spooky when they exchanged vows October 30, 2010 at The Stoneleigh Hotel. This wedding was full of all things we love-- lush floral, a dash of bling and LOTS of pink! Kelly's girly personality shined through with her pink vail, polka dotted cake and unique bouquets. The ever so talented Sallee Photography captured the beautiful day. Check out the gorgeous pictures and the rest of the vendors that made Kelly and Scott's day possible.

This photo captures the essence of their special day perfectly. Ruffles, sparkles, a good lookin' groom, man's best friend and gorgeous floral-- what else could a girl need?

In lieu of a traditional bouquet, Kelly choose a soft textured orb of all soft pink lush hydrangeas. The pearl accents made for easy carrying and a cute accessory all night!

The bridesmaids were given charming pomander orbs designed with solely soft pink rosettes all attached to black ribbons for easy carrying down the aisle.

The Ballroom at The Stoneleigh was transformed into a romantic setting complete with soft candlelight, white orchids and plenty of sparkle. The mantle served as the perfect backdrop as the couple exchanged "I Dos". Beautiful garlands of white strung orchids cascading from the mantle were accented by a curtain of beautiful sparkling crystal jewels. In addition, on top of the mantle was a mass collection of varying heights of candlelight. At the base stood tall cylindrical vases housing submerged white orchid garlands for a pop of color.

A black runner stretched from the aisle entry to the aisle and created a pristine path for the bride. Beautiful soft pink petals adorned the sides of the runner, adding a great pop of color. Tall glass cylinders created a soft glowing affect with floating candlelight and submerged soft pink floral.

Guests made their way into the Penthouse for the cocktail hour. Great food and interesting floral arrangements awaited them.

The mantle in the music room was adorned with a collection of glowing candlelight in both floating and pillared form. Vanda blooms, fuchsia orchids and unique succulent blossoms were placed within for added color.

The existing niches in the dining room were adorned with blue vases filled with a textural display of fluttery yellow James story. The yellow really shined in the blue room.

This is one of my favorite looks! The unique floral display and rich color really made an impact.

When guests returned to the ballroom for the reception, they were shocked to see the transformation. Beautiful blush ribbon overlays covered the tables, creating a beautiful textural element.

Each of the guest tables were adorned with a gorgeous arrangement designed with soft tones of blushes of pale pinks. A collection of glass stem candleholders accented the base of the tall arrangements creating a soft romantic glow.

The bride's fun cake sat on top a beautiful residential mirrored table to complement the overall decor.

Love this shot!

So perfect! Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Hershman!

~Team Bella

Credits:
Photographer: Sallee Photography
Venue: The Stoneleigh Hotel
Floral, Decor and Linen: Bella Flora
Planner: Dana Carroll
Lighting: Beyond
Bakery: Frosted Art
Entertainment: Astounding Sounds DJ
Make-Up/Hair: Salon Pompeo

Bella Bride: Samantha Pulido and Mitty Jayaseelan

2010-12-02T08:16:00.000-08:00

With holiday events in full swing, everyone is in over their heads in red, green and gold! We thought we would switch it up this week and reminisce over Samantha Pulido and Mitty Jayaseelan's enchanted wedding wonderland. The duo tied the knot April 10, 2010 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church and continued the celebration at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel. Everything from the bridal bouquet to the cocktail hour was top notch on this magical evening. Thisbe Grace Photography did a fantastic job of capturing the tiny details throughout the day. Check out the rest of the team who assisted with Samantha and Mitty's special day. Enjoy!

Holy Trinity Catholic Church was transformed with dramatic lighting, gorgeous candlelight and lush floral detailing for the dramatic and memorable ceremony. Tall grand candle torches were embellished with beautiful floral in soft ivories, whites, champagnes and pale blushes and created a grand and romantic setting as Samantha preluded down the aisle. A blossoming display of cascading floral framed the duo at the altar, creating a most attractive backdrop.

Samantha's fluttery bouquet accented her gorgeous lace dress perfectly. The hand tied bouquet was designed with a lush blending of soft pink garden roses and soft pink Holland peonies with accents of lacey foliage.

The youngest flower girl was given a petite moss pomander ball with touches of floral. This fit in beautifully with Samantha's vision of "Mid Summer's Night Dream."

For the cocktail hour, the Rosewood Crescent transformed into an enchanted forest, complete with a masse of suspended glowing candlelight. The overall setting of the candles created a romantic glow throughout the room.

The walls in the Garden Room were adorned with beautiful natural growing branches accented with stunning oversized blossoms that creeped up high into the walls. The wall of branches created an amazing setting that cast a beautiful silhouette of branches and exquisite shadows of blooms.

A wishing tree table was constructed as the main focal piece to the Garden Room. The glorious, tall crystal tree was embellished with interesting free-flowing botanical floral and accented with fluffy hydrangea, garden roses, peonies, French tulips. blossoming cherry blossoms and orchids at the base.

A Mariachi band played during the cocktail hour, providing lively background music.

A unique escort card wall was embellished from natural boxwood garlands that created a pretty lattice design that framed the entrance to the ballroom. Pretty floral and guest cards were displayed.

Guests were in awe as they walked into the dining room and were greeted by a warm welcome of natural foliages, candlelight and elegant and sophisticated floral. A gorgeous display of white textiles was suspended from the ceiling to create a soft beautiful canopy disguising the ceiling above.

One grand central head table was complimented by two side rectangle tables placed near the dance floor. A clean procession of tall glass vessels housed tall gorgeous blossoms of cherry that gave great height to the room and added a great volume of color. Multiple collections of vessels were placed down the center of the table, resembling a beautiful textural runner of seasonal blossoms.

Square tables were also used to contribute to the unique setting. A tall abundant free-form arrangement designed with an iron grand seven-branch candelabra adorned these tables.

A collection of suspended speciality chandeliers designed with natural foliage created a captivating and dreamy look. The wonderfully organic display provided the most romantic and exceptional sparkling glow overhead for guests.

The first dance as Mr. and Mrs. Jayaseelan

Mexican folkloric dancers and Indian dancers took the dance floor to give homage to the bride and groom's heritage.

The bride's cake was adorned with a cascade of stunning fluttery blooms of pink peonies placed down the front side of the cake and spilling down onto the table.

Mini cakes presented on a green detail scroll print plate were adorned with fluttery ranunculus blooms in a soft pink tone.

The dessert station was filled with wonderful Mexican and Indian pastries displayed in the foyer of the ballroom.

Bella Flora was delighted to be a part of this enchanted wedding. Congratulations Samantha and Mitty!

~Team Bella

Credits:

Ceremony: Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Reception: Rosewood Crescent Hotel

Floral and Decor: Bella Flora

Event Coordination: Bella Flora

Photography: Thisbe Grace

Bridal Gown Designer: Vera Wang- Warren Barron Bridal

Hair: Sonia Trevino