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A Formal Wedding in Wilmington, DE

The Bride Chanell Lewis, 27, a stay-at-home mom The Groom Chris Dagesse, 29, CEO of Nucar Automotive Group The Date July 25 Chanell and Chris wanted

The Bride Chanell Lewis, 27, a stay-at-home mom The Groom Chris Dagesse, 29, CEO of Nucar Automotive Group The Date July 25 Chanell and Chris wanted their wedding to “sparkle like a piece of jewelry.” They merged their own contemporary style with the traditional elegance of their country estate venue.

Guests snacked from delicious appetizer stations. This yummy bruschetta was served at the Italian station.
The low centerpieces were a lush mix of pink and purple flowers accented with candles.
Silver bowls and urns were filled with pink peonies, roses, hydrangeas, lisianthus, tulips, coxcomb and clematis, and placed throughout the room.
Floral-patterned menu cards were slipped into the napkins and set atop the cut-crystal chargers.
Tall centerpieces filled with mixed flowers and hanging votives topped the long banquet tables.
A bouquet of creamy roses and white ranunculus, orchids and stephanotis had a classic look. For some glam, each had a crystal pin.
Chanell’s two bridesmaids wore strapless gowns, while the guys wore black suits and platinum-gray ties.
Chanell accessorized with strappy silver heels.
The tented escort cards hung from ribbon stretched out in a silver frame against a purple backdrop.
The head table was placed in the center of the space. Plenty of candles and pink lighting gave the reception a romantic look.
Arrangements of white roses and hydrangeas mixed with greens and tied with deep-purple ribbon hung from the pews.
The bridesmaids carried bouquets of purple, garnet, lavender and magenta flowers, including calla lilies and roses.
Each of the cake’s three tiers was separated by big red and magenta roses and hydrangeas. The stenciling on the fondant resembled the couple’s invitations.
Chanell and Chris opted for ecru letterpress invitations, which felt classic and elegant.
Along with a tiny boutonniere, Chris wore a vintage Swarovski crystal brooch—a gift from Chanell—on his lapel.