Photo by Lance Nicoll

A Personal Touch: The menu cards at each place setting featured a design by artist Liam Lee, Nick’s childhood friend, which was curated to complement the tablescapes.

Photo by Lance Nicoll

Formal to Fringe: The playful texture of this Jonathan Simkhai dress was a departure from Regen’s self-described “very bridal” ceremony gown, capturing the bold, celebratory energy of the reception. “I can’t wait to find an occasion to wear it again!” she says.

Photo by Lance Nicoll

Down to Earth: Embracing the natural warm palette of November, florist Jackson Durham used rust, golden, and mauve tones to elevate the Nasher’s lush greenery.

Photo by Lance Nicoll

Night at the Museum: String lights and illuminated steps lead guests from the ceremony to the disco dance party reception. “They had a very specific vision,” recalls planner Julian of Regen and Nick.

Photo by Lance Nicoll

Something Sweet: The couple’s wedding cake was as delicious as it was beautiful, featuring two rich flavors: amaretto with toffee crunch filling and butter fudge chocolate with mocha mousse filling.

Photo by Lance Nicoll

Photo by Lance Nicoll

In Good Company: Guests found their way to their seats via minimalistic escort cards created by Needle in a Haystack that were neatly displayed in acrylic blocks.

Photo by Lance Nicoll

This Art-Loving Couple Got Married at the Nasher Sculpture Center and Brought New York to Dallas

By Kataeya Sharp

Regen Routman & Nicolas Silva

November 11, 2023

There is a long-running dispute between Regen Routman and Nick Silva over how they met as students at Wesleyan University. Regen recalls bumping into each other at a party, while Nick swears they crossed paths in a laundry room. One thing’s for sure: Seven years later, they were engaged. Having lived in Nick’s native Brooklyn, New York, since graduating college, the couple considered saying “I do” in the Big Apple. “But as we were starting wedding planning, I couldn’t stop thinking about the Nasher and how unique of a space it is,” Regen remembers. “I grew up in the Nasher.” Their night-time celebration blended the bride’s Dallas roots with the groom’s NYC upbringing, as well as their mutual love of art and architecture.

 

Something Sweet
The couple’s wedding cake was as delicious as it was beautiful, featuring two rich flavors: amaretto with toffee crunch filling and butter fudge chocolate with mocha mousse filling.

 

Night at the Museum
String lights and illuminated steps lead guests from the ceremony to the disco dance party reception. “They had a very specific vision,” recalls planner Julian of Regen and Nick.

 

Guests 210

First Dance “Till There Was You” by The Beatles

Specialty Cocktails "Big Tex’s Blood Orange Margarita” and “The Brownstone Buzz”—a concoction of lemon, sage, honey, and bourbon

Credits

  • Ceremony/Reception Site

    Nasher Sculpture Center

  • Photographer

    Lance Nicoll

  • Bridal Gown Designer

    Oscar de la Renta (ceremony); Jonathan Simkhai (reception)

  • Bridal Gown Retailer

    Oscare de la Renta Bridal, New York (ceremony)

  • Hair & Makeup

    Maitee Miles

  • Groom’s Attire

    Richard James Savile Row

  • Bridesmaids’ Dresses Designer/Retailer

    Various

  • Groomsmen’s Attire

    Various

  • Flowers

    Jackson Durham

  • Stationery

    Needle in a Haystack

  • Cake

    Fancy Cakes by Lauren

  • Catering

    Wolfgang Puck Catering

  • Music

    DJ Harkness Granger; Jordan Kahn Orchestra

  • Lighting

    Jacob Co Creative

  • Getaway Car

    DFW Vintage Cars

  • Wedding Rentals

    Center Stage Floors; Nuage Designs; Posh Couture Rentals

  • Wedding Planner/Designer

    Julian Leaver Events

  • Additional Vendors

    Hime Fine Jewelry (rings); mirmir (photobooth); Pinky's Valet (valet); Premier Transportation; Sandone Productions (tenting); Wedaways (travel partner)

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