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A Colorful Wedding in Columbus, OH

The Bride Colleen Young, 22, an assistant communications coordinator The Groom David Dauch, 25, a customer service representative The Date April 28 C

The Bride Colleen Young, 22, an assistant communications coordinator The Groom David Dauch, 25, a customer service representative The Date April 28 Colleen and David planned an elegant, chic and colorful wedding. They worked with a vibrant palette of coral, lemonade yellow and pewter.

Wedding Party Looks
The top four tiers of the cake were covered in fondant ruffles, while the bottom layer featured ruffles made from sugar.
Peonies, snapdragons, tulips and roses adorned the ends of alternating pews.
Colleen and David chose elegant graphite-and-persimmon invitations.
The couple chose Franklin Park Conservatory because of the beautiful setting and built-in character.
Ceremony site: St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Sunbury, OH Reception site: Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, OH Photography: Kristen Weaver Photography Videography: Timeless Pictures Consultant: The Bendora Wedding Gallery Gown: Allure Bridal, Elegant Bride, Dublin; Alterations: Zip Alterations, Dublin, OH Hair: Amanda Keller/Salon Lofts Makeup: Alison Feamster Shoes: Summit Wedding Rings: Bride: WhiteFlash Inc.; Groom: Worthington Jewelers Jewelry: Earrings: Adriana Orsini Bridesmaid Dresses: Jessica Simpson; Von Maur, Columbus, OH; Dillards.com Formalwear: Calvin Klein, Men's Wearhouse Stationery: Pink Tomato Paperie & Invitation Studio Flowers: FLowers on Orchard Lane Rentals: Lighting: Columbus Pro DJs; Linens: Connie Duglin Linen Cake: Sue Larson/le Gateau; Ice cream bar: Strickland's Frozen Custard Catering: Made from Scratch Music: Ceremony: Cheridy Keller; Dr. Richard Schnipke; Adrian Hesler; Reception: Columbus Pro DJs Transportation: Xtreme Limo Honeymoon: British Virgin Islands and Antigua Registries: Bed Bath & Beyond; Crate & Barrel; Macy's
Orange orchids popped on the guys' lapels.
Colleen wore her hair in a romantic curled updo.
The girls carried bunches of red, yellow and ivory roses, orchids and tulips.
Tall arrangements of pink, coral, yellow and white hydrangeas, roses, peonies, tulips and Asiatic lilies decorated the head table.
True to her personal style, Colleen wore a taffeta gown with an organza overlay embellished with Swarovski crystals. David chose a classic black tuxedo.
Colleen carried ivory tulips, roses, orchids and peonies.
A blue-and-white Dale Chihuly chandelier hung over the tables, while vibrant floral centerpieces added bursts of color to the space.