Elizabeth and Garrett’s wedding was a celebration of deep meaning and joyful surprises: an artful reflection of their story, thoughtfully crafted from start to finish. From their engagement on a lakeside bench where they once shared sushi, to a dance floor filled with light up glasses and boas, every detail was rooted in personal memory and playful spirit.
Elizabeth wore a romantic Elie Saab gown with appliqué leaves, a motif subtly echoed throughout the day from invitation design to the couple’s cake. The embroidered handkerchief wrapped around the bouquet was the perfect something borrowed detail as Elizabeth’s mother did the same on her wedding day.
With Garrett’s demanding med school schedule, Elizabeth and her mother took the lead on planning early, ensuring every element felt intentional. The result? A vibrant, personality-filled day where no detail was too small to carry a story, like custom chopstick sleeves at the sushi station that read “Chopsticks Optional,” a cheeky nod to their second date.
The groom’s surprise “Dino Den” was a true showstopper: complete with tropical plants, a fog machine, themed cocktails, and a towering dinosaur cake. It was a playful tribute to Garrett’s lifelong love of dinosaurs and a moment of pure joy for the couple and their guests. Another highlight of the evening came when Elizabeth and Garrett took the stage for a surprise duet of “Guilty” by Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb: an unexpected performance and a favorite memory for many.
As the sun set on the summer solstice, Elizabeth and Garrett stepped away for golden hour portraits, taking in a quiet moment before their grand exit. Waiting for them was Garrett’s grandfather’s dark green 1950s Chevrolet pickup truck: a vehicle he had grown up helping restore, brought to Dallas on a transport truck just for the occasion. It was the perfect sendoff to a day filled with sentiment, style, and the kind of personal touches that made their wedding feel entirely, beautifully their own.
