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A Historically Elegant Wedding at the Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati, Ohio

Taulbi Morrison (27, a physical therapist) and Jim Morrison (26, an operations manager) met through knowing each other’s families by attending the sam

Taulbi Morrison (27, a physical therapist) and Jim Morrison (26, an operations manager) met through knowing each other’s families by attending the same church. After Taulbi had gotten her degree in graduate school, she was searching for an apartment closer to where she would soon start to work. At the same time, Jim’s tenant was moving out of the two-family apartment he was living in. Jim’s aunt connected the two of them, and two months later Taulbi moved into Jim’s apartment. Taulbi and Jim began to date after six months of living together, and one month into their relationship Jim knew that she was the one he wanted to marry. The couple had their wedding at the Taft Art Museum in Downtown Cincinnati, where they fell in love with the historical building, garden area and the overall classic look of the venue. On the wedding day, Taulbi wore a classic ivory wedding dress by Justin Alexander and Jim a suit designed by Tommy Hilfiger with a Michael Kors tie to not outshine the natural beauty of the venue. The garden area where the ceremony took place was then flipped into the reception, with the wedding festivities flowing from one celebration to the next. The couple agreed that at the end of the day, the occasion felt like it accurately reflected their relationship without being over the top, letting the natural surroundings speak for themselves.

Engagement Ring on Wedding Ring and Band
Ivory stationary was chosen for printed wedding invitations, which were done by Moreton Printing.
The bride wore a pair of champagne colored shoes, accented with bows on top made of ribbon.
Ivory Strapless Wedding Dress with Sash
Taulbi chose an strapless ivory wedding dress accented with a crystal belt designed by Justin Alexander, with a ruffled look and train at the bottom.
The bridal bouquet was an assortment of ivory roses and hydrangeas accented with yellow berries.
Ivory Rose Boutonniere on Jacket
The wedding reception was held outside the Taft Museum of Art in a white tented space, with white chiavari chairs facing the front designed with drapery.
Bride and Groom Under White Tent Drapery
Couple and Officiant at Ceremony
Bride and Bridesmaids in Champagne Dresses
Groom and Groomsmen in Tan Suits
“We kept everything monochromatic because we wanted to keep the looks classic and let the beautiful venue to speak for itself,” says Taulbi.
“Our wedding and reception took place in the same location,” says Taulbi. “So after the wedding, the area was flipped to accommodate dining, so cocktails and appetizers were served immediately after the ceremony.”
Personalized Guest Book with Couple Photo
White Laced Wooden Card Box
At the reception, dining tables had light brown tablecloths with white dinnerware and napkins. A simple table number was framed and positioned in the middle of the table next to a candle centerpiece surrounded by ivory hydrangeas.
White Simple Escort Card on Table Napkin
Brown covered tables at ivory flower centerpieces that were filled with hydrangeas and roses, accented with yellow berries in a glass vase and tied with a brown ribbon.
White Linens on Sweetheart Table
Single White Candle in Glass Jar
The ivory wedding cake was five tiers tall, each decorated with different accents of beads, ribbons or a swirled pattern. The couple's last name initial was the cake topper.