Lauren loved the look of the strapless Watters gown that she purchased to wear at her reception. Following the conclusion of the ceremony, she opened the garment bag to find not only the dress but also separate puff sleeves that were meant to be worn with it. “My photographer actually convinced me to try them on,” she says. “Now I can’t imagine having worn the dress any other way!”

Photo by Kristen Kilpatrick

Lauren looked to her team of vendors to create a floral design that was in keeping with the wedding’s grandmillenial aesthetic. “We used all the colors usually associated with that style, but in a very toned-down, classy way,” says planner Julian Leaver.

Photo by Kristen Kilpatrick

Photo by Kristen Kilpatrick

Julian and Sarah incorporated various blue and green prints into Lauren and Connor’s wedding design, creating the perfect grandmillenial tablescape.

Photo by Kristen Kilpatrick

Created by Fancy Cakes by Lauren, the hexagonal wedding cake—one of the event’s main showstoppers—was displayed on a mirrored cake stand, which echoed the pattern on the couple’s custom dance floor.

Photo by Kristen Kilpatrick

Lauren’s vendor team worked together to seamlessly blend all her day-of design details—many of which were based around the custom blue chinoiserie pattern created by her stationer, Southern Fried Paper.

Photo by Kristen Kilpatrick

Lauren was gifted her great-grandmother’s wedding band to serve as her something old, while her mom’s diamond necklace was her something borrowed.

Photo by Kristen Kilpatrick

Lauren’s day-of touches included her Jimmy Choo Sacaria 100 pearl heels—which served as her something new—and her signature fragrance, Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel.

Photo by Kristen Kilpatrick

One of Lauren’s favorite moments of the day was the arrival of her bridal party. “The amount of energy and pure excitement they brought only made me feel the most confident in my love for Connor and marriage-to-be,” she says.

Photo by Kristen Kilpatrick

Lauren’s childhood best friend—Sydney Watters Dunbar, the brand director of Watters—was essential in helping Lauren find her looks. “I fell in love with two very different dresses,” says the bride. Ultimately, she says, “I had to choose both!”

Photo by Kristen Kilpatrick

Decked out in white Piyama pajamas, complete with light blue feather cuffs, Lauren spent the morning of her wedding getting ready with the members of her bridal party.

Photo by Kristen Kilpatrick

Local Vendors Brought this Dallas Couple’s Love Story to Life at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

By Lydia Brooks

Lauren Chilton & Connor Maas
April 8, 2023

The first time Lauren Chilton and Connor Maas met in 2016, things didn’t quite go as planned. “I actually was so nervous, I ended up ignoring him all night,” Lauren laughs. But it turned out Connor wasn’t quite as put off as she thought, as the very next night, the duo went out for Tex-Mex on their first official date. “He is the most genuine, loyal, thoughtful person,” says the bride. “We truly were inseparable after that night!” After six years of tacos-and-margs dinner dates, Connor proposed at Lauren’s family ranch. Soon after, the bride and groom began planning their big day in earnest. They started by booking planners Julian Leaver and Sarah Kane of Julian Leaver Events, followed by securing their dream venue, the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, where on April 8, 2023, they said “I do.”

     

Mirror, Mirror
Created by Fancy Cakes by Lauren, the hexagonal wedding cake—one of the event’s main showstoppers—was displayed on a mirrored cake stand, which echoed the pattern on the couple’s custom dance floor.

 

Support Group
One of Lauren’s favorite moments of the day was the arrival of her bridal party. “The amount of energy and pure excitement they brought only made me feel the most confident in my love for Connor and marriage-to-be,” she says.

 

Tailor-Made
Lauren’s vendor team worked together to seamlessly blend all her day-of design details—many of which were based around the custom blue chinoiserie pattern created by her stationer, Southern Fried Paper.

Credits

  • Ceremony/Reception Site

    Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

  • Photographer

    Kristen Kilpatrick

  • Bridal Gown Designer/Retailer

    Watters (ceremony and reception); Lela Rose (exit)

  • Hair & Makeup

    Maitee Miles

  • Groom’s Attire

    custom Loro Piana tuxedo, Harper + Jones

  • Bridesmaids’ Dresses Designer/Retailer

    Watters

  • Groomsmen’s Attire

    The Black Tux

  • Flower Girl Dress Designer/Retailer

    Needle & Thread

  • Flowers

    GRO Floral & Event Design

  • Stationery

    Southern Fried Paper

  • Cake

    Fancy Cakes by Lauren

  • Catering

    Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

  • Music

    The Georgia Bridgewater Orchestra (Jordan Kahn Music Company) (reception); DJ RomiQ (after party DJ)

  • Lighting

    Jacob Co Creative

  • Videographer

    Candlelight Films

  • Transportation

    Premier Transportation

  • Wedding Rentals

    Imperial Floor Rentals; Monarca Furnishings & Design; Nüage Designs; Perch Event Decor; Stage 2 Lighting; Top Tier Event Rentals

  • Wedding Planner

    Julian Leaver Events

  • Wedding Designer

    GRO Floral & Event Design; Julian Leaver Events

  • Additional Vendors

    Illumination Fireworks; Lattes on Location; Lauren Burgin, Burgin.Walters (stylist); Motus Booth

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