CLASSIC GARDEN WEDDING AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM WITH MODERN DECOR
for those who appreciate the charm of timeless weddings, but want to add a contemporary flair, this classic garden wedding at the dallas arboretum was just that. #aandbabe kristine and ian combined traditional elements with modern wedding decor to create the perfect celebratory atmosphere for their wedding day. featuring grand moments like cutting a traditional wedding cake and enjoying a stunning tented reception, let's dive into their elevated and elegant garden wedding in dallas, texas.
wedding at the dallas arboretum and botanical garden
spanning 66 acres, the dallas arboretum and botanical garden is a stunning dallas, tx wedding venue. with a range of unique garden sites and scenic views, the dallas arboretum has a variety of outdoor and indoor ceremony options. for kristine and ian, having an outdoor ceremony and a tented reception felt like an ideal mixture of natural aesthetic and comfortable amenities.
wedding dresses in dallas, texas
kristine was determined to find simple wedding dresses in dallas, texas. while she wanted a sleek bridal gown, she also wanted the dress to feel unique and modern. when exploring our dallas bridal shop’s designer offering, she fell in love with two different bridal designers. ultimately choosing alyssa kristin’s ‘vivian’ bridal gown, kristine was smitten with the gown’s thick waistband, wide plunge neckline, and stretchy crepe material. feeling comfortable and confident was a big factor in choosing this alyssa kristin wedding dress!
elegant pearl cathedral veil
wanting a statement accessory to pair with this effortless crepe bridal gown, kristine selected ‘jackson veil’ by untamed petals. this pearl embellished cathedral veil added a glamorous accent to kristine’s wavy old-hollywood inspired hairstyle.
romantic tented wedding reception
after their garden wedding ceremony, kristine and ian entered their romantic tented wedding reception. this luxury clear wedding tent was complete with dazzling bistro lights and a black and white checkered dance floor. while the tent provided a somewhat blank canvas, the lush surroundings of a picturesque garden and brick patio created an inviting atmosphere.
modern wedding reception decor
each circular wedding table was covered in a white tablecloth and metallic gold chargers sat at every table setting. white folding chairs were situated around each place setting and floating candles were placed in the center of each table.
the wedding party’s table had slightly different decor such as taper candles and a greenery table runner. behind this wedding table was a greenery wall with a personalized neon wedding sign. other custom details included kristine and ian’s reception cocktail napkins that featured an illustration of their dogs!
by blending traditional reception features like long banquet tables, crisp white linens, and gold flatware with newer reception ideas like neon signage and casual custom napkins, guests were able to relax in opulence and awe.
traditional wedding cake cutting
the end of kristine and ian’s wedding reception was spent dancing on stage with their live band and cutting their three tier wedding cake. adorned with intricate piping and pink flowers, this traditional wedding cake was fitting for their classic and sophisticated nuptials.
after enjoying this sweet treat, the two departed in a chic wedding getaway car. grabbing one last image of them smiling as they exited, this snapshot perfectly captured the joy and appreciation of their wedding day. creating a beautiful balance between classic beauty and modern style, kristine and ian’s garden wedding in dallas was delightful.
dress designer: alyssa kristin / veil designer: untamed petals / bridal shop: a&bé dallas / photography: hannah way photography / venue: dallas arboretum and botanical garden / florals: en fleur dallas / hair: anna sullivan / makeup: hanady cruz / cake: reverie bakeshop / band: royal dukes band