Inspired by the extravagance of Great Gatsby, #AnnaBeBride Kala and Ryan set out to make their own modernized Great Gatsby inspired wedding in Downtown Dallas. Setting the tone for their lavish day was their historic wedding venue. Selecting The Carlisle Room, their sophisticated celebration included grand architecture, marble walls, and terrazzo floors. Paired with Kala and Ryan’s black and white wedding color palette, their wedding was luxurious and elegant.

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A bride's gown hanging up. The gown is simple and sleek featuring a princess peak neckline, fitted silhouette and a large bow in the back.

A bride getting zipped into her wedding dress. The gown is simple and sleek featuring a princess peak neckline, fitted silhouette and a large bow in the back.

A bride moments before her ceremony. She wears a simple and sleek gown featuring a princess peak neckline, fitted silhouette and a large bow in the back. She also has a pearl veil in her hair and is carrying a large bouquet of white flowers.

A bride putting in her earrings before the ceremony. She wears a feathered robe, Hollywood-style curls, and a bold red lipstick.

When shopping for a wedding dress that would fit The Carlisle Room’s stately charm, Kala visited Dallas’ Design District. Entering the airy boutique of anna bé Texas, Kala instantly knew her dream gown wasn’t far away. After browsing racks of designer wedding dresses in Texas, Kala became smitten with clean lines and tailoring.

Finding an Allison Webb wedding dress that fit her vision perfectly, Kala said yes to ‘Carson’ by Allison Webb. With a modern fit and flare silhouette and a peaked neckline, Kala’s timeless gown was ready for the spotlight.

Black and White Wedding Ceremony Details

Bold Wedding Ceremony Seating

An extravagant, black and white, wedding ceremony space. Four large crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, lining the aisle.

A flatlay of the bride and grooms wedding invitations. They are sleek invites featuring black and white details.

A cello player preparing to play live music for a wedding ceremony.

A bride and groom just after their wedding ceremony. They walk up a set of stairs, hand in hand. The bride wears a gown featuring a princess peak neckline, fitted silhouette and a large bow in the back. She also has a pearl veil in her hair and is c

Kala and Ryan’s wedding ceremony took place in a bright room decorated with archways and crystal chandeliers. The white floors gleamed and the chandeliers black iron trim matched the sleek black chairs at either side of the aisle. Their striking black and white color palette and bold wedding ceremony seats created a dramatic visual effect.

Mirrored Wedding Altar

At the altar, mercury mirror glass created a beautiful framed background. With oversized floral arrangements placed in glass vases in front of the oversized mirror panes, their timeless wedding altar was posh as well as beautifully decorated.

Monotone Wedding Bouquet

In contrast to the black wedding chairs, Kala held an all-white floral arrangement. This lush monotone wedding bouquet was minimal and didn’t overpower the modern details of Kala’s bridal look like the structured wedding dress or embellished bridal veil.

Luxe Wedding Reception Touches

Intimate Champagne Tower

With so many grand touches, Kala and Ryan opted for an intimate champagne tower display to toast to their marriage. Guests surrounded the couple as they watched them pour two bottles of bubbly into the glasses. A classic photo op and a moment to bond with guests, Kala and Ryan’s champagne tower added a traditional flair to their contemporary wedding reception.

Acrylic Tiered Wedding Cake

Besides the champagne tower, another statement reception display was Kala and Ryan's wedding cake with clear acrylic layers. Their white wedding cake had a polka dot pattern on several of the cake tiers, as well as flowers organically placed throughout. One of the cutest details of this modern acrylic wedding cake was their dog peeking out from under a layer of fondant.

At the end of the night guests gathered on the curb to see Kala and Ryan off. Walking through a tunnel of loved ones throwing flower petals, Kala and Ryan danced to their live band playing on the sidewalk. Overflowing with awe over every moment Kala shares, “It was the most elegant fun beautiful day I could ever imagine”.

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Dress Designer: Allison Webb / Bridal Shop: anna bé Texas / Photographer: Abbey Regnier Photography / Venue: The Carlisle Room / Planning + Styling: Shay McElroy at The Art of Weddings DFW / Florals: Platinum Petals / Makeup Artist: Gabrielle Gaubert

Great Gatsby Inspired Wedding in Downtown Dallas, Texas

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