Maids For Me: Natalie and her bridesmaids shared the joy of the day just moments before they graced the aisle. “The wedding brought people closer together,” Natalie says. “The planning was hard every day, but it worked out exactly how it was supposed to be.”

Photo by Stephanie Brazzle Photography

Garden Variety: Says Natalie of her floral inspiration: “I wanted a white, neutral look with lots of green.” Raquel Lovern Harris of R Love Floral honed in on the look with a mood board, incoporating plenty of foliage in the arrangments and orchids in the bridal bouquet.

Photo by Stephanie Brazzle Photography

Oh Happy Day: “We had a backup date on hold with all the vendors and chose a date to mail invitations and make the call,” says planner Elizabeth Gonzalez of After Yes. “We decided we’d press on as planned and hope for the best.” Fortuntaely, Natalie and Tanner were able to celebrate on their original date with 130 guests.

Photo by Stephanie Brazzle Photography

No Matter How You Slice It: The couple used Natalie’s parents’ wedding cutter to slice their four-tiered confection—a delicate white cake with strawberry filling.

Photo by Stephanie Brazzle Photography

Baby, Blue: Natalie’s favorite color dictated the color scheme for her big day, with soft blue linens covering the tables. Guests dined on salmon, steak, and deviled eggs—the groom’s favorite—at the reception.

Photo by Stephanie Brazzle Photography

Set The Scene: “Natalie and Tanner had a clear vision, but we also worked together to pull together the small details that made it just right,” says Elizabeth. A long head table was made possible by flipping the table layout traditionally used at Marie Gabrielle. “It was one of my favorites,” she says.

Photo by Stephanie Brazzle Photography

You’re Invited to Natalie Heineman and Tanner Horn’s Lush and Lovely Garden Party

By Haley Davis

Natalie Heineman

Tanner Horn

June 27, 2020

 

Though COVID-19 may have eliminated bridal showers, engagement parties, and bachelor and bachelorette celebrations, high-school-and-college sweethearts Natalie Heineman and Tanner Horn count themselves lucky to have been able to make their dream wedding a reality. With the help of After Yes’ Elizabeth Gonzalez, they said “I do” in a romantic outdoor affair dressed in white florals and blue hues. Though planning amid a pandemic was stressful, it served to reinforce the couple’s devotion to each other and to their faith. “It opened our eyes to what is truly important,” Natalie recalls. “Not the wedding, not the ceremony, nothing of the world, but things that are eternal.”

Credits

  • Ceremony/Reception Site

    Marie Gabrielle Restaurant & Gardens

  • Photographer

    Stephanie Brazzle Photography

  • Bridal Gown Designer

    Anne Barge

  • Bridal Gown Retailer

    Stanley Korshak Bridal

  • Hair & Makeup

    Ashley McNabb Artistry

  • Groom’s Attire

    Suit Supply

  • Bridesmaids Dresses Retailer

    BHLDN

  • Flowers

    R Love Floral

  • Stationery

    Scribbles and Swirls; Custom Monogram by Shuler Studio

  • Cake

    Tastefully Yours Cakes

  • Catering

    Harwood Hospitality

  • Music

    IDT Band

  • Lighting

    Dallas Gigs

  • Videographer

    Emily Haring Photography

  • Wedding Rentals

    Seat by Design

  • Wedding Planner/Designer

    After Yes

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