Off into the Sunset: Following the reception, the couple headed off to Fiji to celebrate their honeymoon.

Photo by Joshua Aull Photography

Set the Tone: “The entrance to your event is a big part of the experience for your guests,” says Karli, who dotted the staircases with glass-encased pillar candles. “We wanted to make an impression before they even walked into the room and elevate the experience from the beginning.”

Photo by Joshua Aull Photography

Piece of Cake: The all-white cake was made special with fresh flowers.

Photo by Joshua Aull Photography

Something Green: In addition to Michael’s green suit, the “Leaves of Lorien” pin in his boutonniere was a nod to his love of the Lord of the Rings series, in which the brooches were given to symbolize fellowship.

Photo by Joshua Aull Photography

Detail Driven: “They wanted personal touches for their guests,” says planner Karli Spangler of Ivory and Vine Event Co., who commissioned custom napkin rings for each placesetting.

Photo by Joshua Aull Photography

Flower Power: Blooming tulip magnolia branches were suspended in plexiglass for a showstopping escort display. Says the bride: “I was in awe. I wanted to take it home with me—I had never seen that before.”

Photo by Joshua Aull Photography

Photo by Joshua Aull Photography

Photo by Joshua Aull Photography

After Eloping, Catalina Celemin and Michael Assaad Celebrate With a Flower-Packed Party

By Kate Foster

Catalina Celemin

Michael Assaad

February 15, 2020

Catalina Celemin and Michael Assaad know how to take things slow. Prior to their first date, the couple began their courtship by exchanging emails. As their relationship progressed, they discussed getting married years down the road. So naturally, Catalina was caught by surprise when three years into dating, Michael proposed in the Whakarewarewa Forest while on a trip to New Zealand. “I was not expecting it whatsoever,” she says. “I think he was throwing me off the scent!” The couple returned to New Zealand for an intimate destination wedding, then on February 15, 2020, held a Dallas reception for family and friends that blended her Colombian background with his Syrian heritage. 

Credits

  • Photographer

    Joshua Aull Photography

  • Bridal Gown Designer

    Ines di Santo

  • Bridal Gown Retailer

    Stanley Korshak Bridal

  • Hair & Makeup

    Q Makeup Artist

  • Groom’s Attire

    SuitSupply

  • Reception Site

    Union Station

  • Flowers

    Moss Floral Design

  • Stationery

    CWS Designs

  • Cake

    Fancy Cakes by Lauren

  • Catering

    Wolfgang Puck Catering

  • Music

    Party Machine

  • Music

    European Ensemble; Fidel Fayad

  • Lighting

    Beyond

  • Wedding Rentals

    Bella Acento

  • Wedding Rentals

    Perch Décor

  • Wedding Rentals

    BBJ Linens; Center Stage Floors

  • Wedding Planner/Designer

    Ivory and Vine Event Co.

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