This Couple's Opulent Ballroom Wedding Had Guests Asking, "Are We Even in Dallas?"

Venue-Inspired Paper Suite

Olivia and Collin chose a simple and elegant Vera Wang invitation suite from Paper Affair. "Mimicking our venue, we decided on crisp white invitations with romantic gold script," says the bride. "To add a personal touch, we included an 'O&C' crest in the header."

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Welcome to The Adolphus

Olivia and Collin's wedding festivities—apart from their rehearsal dinner—took place at The Adolphus Hotel in downtown Dallas. "It had the timeless, classic, and effortless feel we were going for," explains the bride.

With These Rings

Collin designed Olivia's engagement ring himself. The fruit of his labor? A "beautiful pear-shaped ring with a halo and diamond band," notes the bride. Olivia later reinforced the bauble's distinct shape with the rest of her bridal jewelry—her wedding band was comprised of pear-shaped stones and she found the perfect pear drop earrings to match.

The groom, on the other hand, chose a dark platinum band with slightly beveled edges and "Acts 13:22" (one of his favorite bible verses) engraved inside.

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Let's Rehearse

Friday's rehearsal dinner—which was hosted at The Mirador, a restaurant nearby—marked Olivia and Collin's last exchange before parting ways on the eve of the wedding (they wouldn't see each other until Olivia made her aisle debut the following day). The bride donned a white mini dress with a tied bow detail at the waist for this celebration, while her groom kept it simple in a striped shirt, suit jacket, and gray pants.

Good Acoustics

Guests were treated to soft acoustic melodies from Levi Mrozinski, Collin's younger cousin and best man, who played throughout dinner.

Pops of Parisian Pink

On the neutral tabletops, layered with cream-and-gray linens and punctuated with all-white floral arrangements, dusty rose drinking glasses offered a splash of color. The pink glassware nodded to the event's Parisian-inspired dessert table—another detail derived from the Adolphus, which gave Olivia and Collin European vibes.

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Peonies in Paris

The petite centerpieces placed along the rehearsal dinner tables—most of which were arranged in gold geometric vases—largely consisted of lush white peonies.

French Pastries

An assortment of rainbow macaroons, served for dessert, drove home the rehearsal dinner's romantic Parisian theme.

An Unexpected Wedding Dress

"I originally thought I'd pick a very simple, silky, slip-style wedding dress," explains Olivia. "I ended up choosing a beautiful gown by Galia Lahav that was anything but simple. It was lacey, sparkly, strapless, and fitted in all the right places—it was perfection." The bride tried on "roughly 25 to 30 dresses" before she found the one. "It was entirely custom and one-of-a-kind," she adds.

Olivia completed her big-day look with a "long, dramatic" veil, also from Galia Lahav, and an heirloom pearl bracelet (her mother, pictured here, had the piece made from one of Olivia's grandmother's treasured necklaces).

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Pure Elegance

Swept back hair—arranged into a low updo—and natural makeup (courtesy of Samantha Landis) kept Olivia's look streamlined, sophisticated, and absolutely timeless.

A Classic Shoe

Keeping with her traditional bridal ensemble, Olivia chose to walk down the aisle wearing strappy satin pumps from Jimmy Choo.

The Wedding-White Bouquet

Composed of cream peonies, quicksand roses, white ranunculus, and Italian greenery, the bride's bouquet referenced the rest of the wedding's floral design in composition (ceremony and reception blooms also included pink garden roses, peonies, and additional greenery varieties). All of the event's flowers were handled by Gro Designs.

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Mix and Match

Bridesmaids wore mix-and-match Watters gowns from Bella Bridesmaids. "Two of the dresses were blush with a matte finish and the other two were a blush-toned champagne color with a silky finish, so they complemented each other well without feeling too matchy-matchy," explains Olivia. "I also loved that each dress perfectly spoke to the style and personality of each of my bridesmaids: There was a strapless, a one-shoulder, a low V-neck, and even a flirty, flowy dress for one mama-to-be."

A Go-To Label

Collin wanted a classic tuxedo with a twist, so he turned to Ralph Lauren Purple Label for a custom ensemble. His midnight blue tux featured black satin peak lapels. "Super sharp!" says his bride.

A black satin bow tie, white silk knot cuff links, a crisp white shirt, and custom velvet smoking slippers (emblazoned with a "C" on one shoe and an "M" on the other)—all from Ralph Lauren—completed his getup.

A Little Groomsman

The couple's ring bearer—a young cousin—donned a sweet little tuxedo from Culwell & Son, the label the rest of the groomsmen wore, as well.

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Say a Little Prayer for You

"Collin and I opted out of a first look, since we were both so excited to see each other on the aisle," explains Olivia. "Instead, we shared a special moment alone, praying together from around a corner just a few minutes before the start of the ceremony. That tear-filled moment was antsy and calming all at the same time. It was the moment when everything felt real—he would be my husband in half an hour!"

On the Aisle

The 5 p.m. ceremony took place in the 19th Floor Ballroom, which the duo fell in love with for its ornate, Old-World architecture. "The clean lines, white walls, high ceilings, towering windows, and gold details of the ballroom felt so very fresh and French; the rich woods, clean marbles, and dramatic archways of the recently-refurbished hotel gave it an 'Are we even in Dallas?' vibe, which I loved," notes the bride.

Gro Designs crafted a lush ceremony arch that framed the wall's crown molding; a greenery-wrapped cross marked the altar. The service's décor, however, didn't compete with the ballroom's grandeur—an intentional choice, adds Olivia: "The walls, gold-framed mirrors, and natural light made a perfect backdrop, so I knew I wanted to keep everything else simple. The flowers were soft, airy, and romantic in cream, sand, and rosy hues paired with delicate greenery."

Overflowing Arrangements

Two overflowing peony, rose, and greenery arrangements, situated in dramatic gold vessels, defined the aisle's opening; lit candles lined the rest of the walkway.

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On Faith and Love

The director of Merge, the marriage ministry at the couple's place of worship, Watermark Community Church, crafted a ceremony that spoke to both the couple's faith and relationship. Before exchanging a modern take on traditional vows (which their officiant helped the duo rework), they read love notes—they'd written them prior to the service—aloud.

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An Everlasting Love

Married at last, Olivia and Collin recessed back up the aisle to "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" by Natalie Cole.

Portrait Time

"Following the ceremony, we took family portraits together in the ballroom, pictures with our wedding party down in the lobby, and portraits of just us two near the French Room and all around the hotel," says Olivia.

The duo attempted to snap a few shots outside post-ceremony, but a quick turn of weather forced the session indoors. "Texas weather never fails to be unpredictable," says the bride.

Back to the Ballroom

Following a cocktail hour, held in the ballroom's foyer ("Our string quartet played everything from Frank Sinatra to John Legend, while our guests enjoyed passed hors d'oeuvres and beverages," adds Olivia), guests returned to the ceremony space, which had been flipped in the interim.

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On the Tables

A mix of round and rectangular tables, framed by chiavari chairs with cream cushions, defined the space; BBJ Linens provided satin tablecloths and napkins. Small, low-to-the-table centerpieces, crafted using the event's signature blooms (pink peonies and roses!) were clustered together, creating the illusion of an elongated garland.

Places, Everyone

Top Tier provided the gold-rimmed chargers at each seat. A folded napkin and personalized printed menu by Pink Champagne Designs—which told of the four-course meal, catered by the hotel, to come—were placed on all plates.

Table Numbers

Olivia and Collin's simple table numbers referenced their invitation suite; the gold-foil cards came from the same Vera Wang set they sourced from Paper Affair.

Let's Eat Cake

The Adolphus also provided the couple's four-tier wedding cake, complete with a few fresh florals for texture. Olivia and Collin decided on chocolate devil's food cake and red velvet cake with Italian buttercream and vanilla mousseline.

A Cake for the Groom

Collin's mother worked with Mom's Bakery to design her son's groom's cake, which reflected his love for golf. "She had the bakery decorate the cake with a stick figure of Collin on the green with his mouth in an 'O' shape, with his golf ball at the edge of the hole—as if he were trying to blow his ball into the hole," Olivia explains. "We both definitely got a crack out of that, since Collin is always (humbly) joking that his handicap in golf is simply his swing in general."

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Something Like Olivia

For their first married spin, Collin and Olivia (who had let her hair down and removed her gown's draped lace sleeves for the reception) chose a song that was, in essence, all about Olivia. "Collin thought 'Something Like Olivia' by John Mayer would be the perfect song to have a first dance to, and I agreed. The song has always reminded him of me. Plus, we're big John Mayer fans—and the song brought in a really sweet, southern feel, which we loved!" explains the bride. "Plus, how cute is it that the first few words of the song are 'Well, Olivia is taken"—pretty fitting, don't you think?"

Olivia then danced with her father to "Isn't She Lovely?" by Stevie Wonder; Collin swayed to Rascal Flatt's "My Wish" with his mom.

Sources

Photography, Sophie Epton Photography

Location, Catering, and Cake, The Adolphus Hotel

Rehearsal dinner venue, The Mirador

Groom's cake, Mom's Bakery

Dessert, Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery

Event planning and Day-of coordination, Events by Kristin

Flowers, Gro Designs

Videography, Candlelight Films

Stationery, Paper Affair

Day-of paper goods, Pink Champagne Designs

Music, Serenata Strings (string quartet), Glenn Roush of LeForce Entertainment (DJ)

Rentals, Top Tier, BBJ Linens

Bride's gown, Galia Lahav

Bride's accessories, Jimmy Choo (shoes), Galia Lahav (veil)

Bridal Hair and Makeup, Samantha Landis

Bridesmaids' dresses, Watters via Bella Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids' Hair and Makeup, Rocio Vielma

Groom's suit and accessories, Ralph Lauren

Groomsmen's attire, Culwell & Son

Lighting, LeForce Entertainment