Elegant East Dallas Garden Wedding in Ines Di Santo | Real Wedding — Allie + Avi
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True love is weathering any storm. Paying no mind as clouds gather above, moving onwards among gusts of wind and raindrops that begin to pitter-patter and puddle. With life's bounty of surprises, marriage ensures that perfection doesn't have much of a place and flexibility always finds its footing. Married life means running through rainfall together, for better or worse, on overcast days and the sunniest too. Some wait for clouds to break, but undying love radiates reflective sunshine at all times. Glowing from the heart and headed barefoot, under an umbrella, down the aisle.
#AnnaBeBride Allie dazzled as she got ready at Thompson Dallas hotel. Surrounded by the natural light let in through the large windows of her beautiful bridal suite, Allie's closest friends and family helped zip the illusion back on her 'Quice' by Ines Di Santo wedding dress. The ball gown's boned bodice added structure and subtle couture details, while the dramatic train finished off this classically chic strapless architectural ball gown statement.
Arriving at her wedding ceremony venue, The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, in a golf cart, Allie was eager to enter their secluded garden wedding ceremony and see Avi at the end of the aisle. The day's downpour even turned to a drizzle as Allie made her way down the patio stairs. Stepping barefoot onto slick bricks to the sound of gentle harp strings, Allie locked eyes with Avi.
The asymmetrical slit of Ines Di Santo's Quice dress allowed for easy movement as Allie carefully walked along the rustic garden pathway. With the timeless pearl embellished tulle 'Stacy Veil' by Sara Gabriel and customized blusher layer, Allie's iconic wedding look was luxurious. With a light pink wedding bouquet wrapped in a silk satin bow, the petals that covered the rainy walkway matched the color of her stylish bridal bouquet.
Approaching the elaborate white fence altar adorned in greenery and flowers, Avi beamed at Allie as did their wedding officiant. With two large stone urn flower pots lining the altar and the light sprinkle of raindrops, this glistening garden wedding blossomed to life. Their whimsical outdoor Dallas wedding had an antique garden theme that contained contemporary touches too. From traditional decor to the lush landscape, Allie and Avi's intimate ceremony space was charmingly original.
As their wedding ceremony came to a close, Allie and Avi broke away to take bride and groom portraits. With sweet poses like standing under an umbrella and Avi sweeping Allie off her feet, each photo was so special and captured the beautiful bond shared between these two.
Allie opted to change into a fit-to-flare second look for their candlelit reception. The bodice of her simple second wedding dress matched the boning of the previous gown's corset design. From toasting with wine at their glamorous hotel wedding reception to taking photos with family and friends, Allie and Avi were aglow the entire evening.
Ending the night by cutting their two-tiered golden speckled wedding cake next to framed lyrics of their favorite Fall Out Boy song, this divine Dallas, Texas wedding was a day full of delightful memories. Come rain or shine, we know Allie and Avi's grace, glamour, and gentle love will conquer all.
Dress Designer: Ines Di Santo / Veil Designer: Sara Gabriel / Bridal Shop: anna bé Texas / Photography: Cristy Angulo Photography / Venues: Thompson Dallas and The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden