This timeless elegance Texas wedding in shades of black, white, and blush is one for the books! Black is fairly underused when it comes to weddings, and yet this couple proved that it can be the foundation of a glamorous day! We can’t get over how pretty everything is from start to finish, a their candlelit evening ceremony is to die for!
Not a single detail was left unplanned. Keep an eye out for some of our favorites, including their adorable wedding pup and sassy flower girl, not to mention all the beautiful bistro lights! Plus there’s more in the full gallery, photographed by Elisabeth Carol Photography.
A Ceremony Lit By Candles & A First Look Lit By Love
Chelsey and Trey were all about those details and a candle lit ceremony!
Even though they would have an evening ceremony, Chelsey didn’t want to
miss out on natural light photos so they opted for a first look. I’m SO
glad they did! It gave us the perfect amount of time to capture every
detail in her dress and sweet moments with Trey (and her precious pup,
EV)!
Can’t Find A Perfect Dress? Tweak One Until It’s A Fit!
I bought my dress at a consignment store here in Dallas, called
Anonymously Yours, and it was designed by Stella York, with added
sleeves designed by me and my seamstress, Dian Wade of Forney, TX. I was
having trouble finding a dress that fit my budget and met all my
criteria (illusion lace appliqué long sleeves, blush, etc) so I found a
dress that I loved and added the sleeves myself! I let the bridesmaids
choose their own dresses and they did so well! Each picked separately
and they came together flawlessly, in my humble opinion.
Don’t Forget That You’ll Forget Things In Your Budget!
Have a person on call to run any errands or pick up last minute items.
There are at least 10 things you’ll forget to include in your budget-
leave cushion room for that. You get to do this day ONE time in your
whole life, so do it big and do it right!
Speaking of budget, this couple was kind enough to list theirs below for you!
Read on to see how much this wedding cost. Please note that costs change as the years go by, and prices are subject to change. This is just one couple’s breakdown to give you a rough estimate on how much a wedding like this may cost you.
In total, our budget was $23,000, and we ended up spending closer to
$30K not including the honeymoon. Here’s a (very) rough estimate:
Venue
(including lighting, tables, chairs, and linens)- $9,000
Catering-
$7,000
Photo- $4,000
Video- $2,000
Coordinator- $2,000
Alcohol- $1,500
Cake-
$900
Flowers- $2,000
Stationary- $250
Dress- $750 +$250 alterations, +$350
for 2-piece reception dress
Hair and makeup for bridal party- $800
Decor-
$1,000
Hotel- $1,500
Get a quick peek into how this gorgeous day played out in the video below, filmed by Paul Michael Film.
