Mae and Tanner’s celebration at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek was the perfect blend of sentiment, intentionality, and personal touches that made their winter wedding feel undeniably their own. The two were first introduced by mutual friends, and quickly realized how naturally their lives fit together. Once engaged, Mae immediately began dreaming up a celebration at the Mansion.
For Mae, planning the wedding was a joy; she knew she wanted a green-driven palette, something elevated but still warm, whimsical, and garden inspired. She found her long sleeve lace gown at Neiman Marcus, the very first dress she tried on, and later transformed her late mother’s original wedding dress into a two piece outfit for the rehearsal dinner, complete with a custom overcoat that felt both meaningful and modern.
On wedding day, Mae and Tanner spent the morning surrounded only by siblings, each getting ready with their families before meeting for a first look. Tanner cried the moment he saw her, overwhelmed before he could even take in her dress. Mae and her father then traveled to the church in a vintage car, sharing a quiet, emotional ride before the ceremony. Their ceremony featured the Texas Boys Choir, Mae’s most cherished priority of the entire planning process, which created an angelic, reverent tone that she felt perfectly encapsulated the heart of why everyone had gathered.
The tented reception at the Mansion was a breathtaking reflection of Mae’s vision. She wanted the space to feel airy, garden inspired, and whimsical without becoming overly dense. Greenery and delicate blooms softened the tent while still allowing glimpses of the Mansion’s iconic architecture. The cascading bar florals, airy ceiling treatments, and her petite ranunculus bouquet all tied into the light, elegant aesthetic she envisioned.
Mae incorporated lattice elements into the bar, cake display, and band backdrop, pairing it with custom butterfly wallpaper as a nod to her mother, whose memory she wove throughout the day. Crystal butterflies adorned select tables, and at the end of the night, butterfly confetti cannons filled the tent as guests danced to “Dancing Queen.” Even the lighter touches told their story: like the custom golf hats for the dance floor in honor of Tanner’s love of golf, and the mallard cufflinks and ice sculpture celebrating his love of duck hunting. Together, Mae and Tanner also designed a custom martini bar, a tribute to their shared love of making and ordering martinis together. Instead of a groom’s cake, they served ice cream, another nod to their favorite at home ritual. Each detail, meaningful or playful, was chosen to reflect who they are as a couple.
As the night came to a close, the confetti cannons signaled the final song, and the reality of being married finally washed over them. After guests exited, the two stood alone in the tent for a few quiet moments, taking in the magic of the evening and the beauty of what they had just celebrated. Looking back, Mae shared that the heart of their wedding was simple: they “wanted the day to be faith centered, reflective of who they are together, and full of moments that honored the people and stories that shaped them.” Every detail wove that vision together in a way that felt both intentional and effortless, creating a celebration that was undeniably, beautifully theirs.
