A “Framily” Affair: “A lot of our bridal party grew up with us, so having these childhood friends witness this milestone in our lives was really special,” says Melissa.

Photo by Mark & Jenna

Photo by Mark & Jenna

Blues Hues: Blue was used across all the couple’s paper pieces, from the invitations to the day-of menu.

Photo by Mark & Jenna

Check It Out: Melissa and Chris “are incredibly smart with a love for books,” says planner Leslie Ochs of Alice and Apricot, who designed a custom wainscoted bookcase filled with vintage books bearing guests’ names and table assignments on the spines.

Photo by Mark & Jenna

Paper Cuts: Having trained under French artisans, Susan Bin of Silhouettes by Suzette captured cut-paper Regency-era silhouettes of each guest in three minutes or less for one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

Photo by Mark & Jenna

Read Between the Lines: Though Melissa and Chris enjoy different genres, they’re both avid readers. The couple wanted their celebration to tie in their love of stories of all kinds, but in the end, they chose an 1800s Regency theme out of Melissa’s Bridgerton dreams.

Photo by Mark & Jenna

See Details From a Bridgerton-Inspired Wedding at the Nasher Sculpture Center

By Julianna Chen

Melissa Singsing & Chris Factoriza
August 12, 2023

Melissa Singsing and Chris Factoriza didn’t get along when they first met in the sixth grade. “We were both little nerds just trying to do well in school, and I kind of gave him a run for his money for the first time in his life,” Melissa laughs. But by the end of seventh grade, they were dating, and in 2022, Chris popped the question over dinner with family. On August 12, 2023, the book-loving couple celebrated with a Bridgerton-inspired wedding at the Nasher Sculpture Center, complete with dramatic florals and Regency-era paper silhouettes. The best part? Welcoming childhood friends from their hometown of Brownsville, Texas, plus family all the way from the Philippines. 

 

The Next Step

“Because we’ve been together for so long, I feel like our relationship has gone through so many incredible stages, and we’ve grown so much together,” says Melissa.

Table Talk

A long table down the center created an intimate garden-party vibe between family and friends, many of whom traveled from around the world to attend the celebration.

Something Blue

In keeping with the scheme of the day, the three-tier cake was frosted with leaves and ringed with roses.

Credits

  • Ceremony Site

    National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe

  • Photographer

    Mark & Jenna

  • Bridal Gown Designer

    Dany Tabet (ceremony); Morilee (reception)

  • Bridal Gown Retailer

    anna bé Bridal Boutique; Terry Costa

  • Hair & Makeup

    She is Art Beauty

  • Groom's Attire

    The Black Tux

  • Bridesmaids' Dresses Designer/Retailer

    Revelry

  • Groomsmen's Attire

    The Black Tux

  • Reception Site

    Nasher Sculpture Center

  • Flowers

    Petals Souture

  • Stationery

    Minted

  • Cake

    Refined Sugars

  • Catering

    Wolfgang Puck Catering

  • Music

    Dallas Asian Strings (ceremony); Intensity Bands (reception)

  • Lighting

    Absolute Entertainment

  • Videographer

    Mark & Jenna

  • Wedding Rentals

    BBJ La Tavola; Center Stage Floors; Lawson Event Rentals; Perch Event Decor; Posh Couture Rentals

  • Wedding Planner/Designer

    Leslie Ochs, Alice and Apricot

  • Additional Vendors

    Silhouettes by Suzette; VIM + VENTURE

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