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An Elegant Formal Wedding in Dallas, TX

The Bride Molly Stroud, 24, cofounder of Kind Campaign, a nonprofit organization The Groom Chris Thompson, 27, a systems engineer at Oaks Christian Sc

The Bride Molly Stroud, 24, cofounder of Kind Campaign, a nonprofit organization The Groom Chris Thompson, 27, a systems engineer at Oaks Christian School The Date April 2 Molly and Chris threw a black-tie affair dressed in a champagne and blush palette. Tributes to where they met (Florence) and where Chris proposed (Paris) were sprinkled throughout the day.

Soft flowers, such as peonies, hydrangeas and garden roses, in pink and white made up the petite bouquets the girls carried.
Guests signed postcards from places the couple had traveled together and left them in a gold mailbox.
Blush-pink curtains fastened with small bunches of pink and white flowers hid the reception area from view during the cocktail hour.
The bridesmaids wore one-shoulder champagne chiffon gowns for a formal and fun look. The junior bridesmaids wore light pink.
Molly loved that her mostly white bouquet of peonies, roses and ranunculus looked as if the flowers had just been picked from a garden.
Because of their connection to Italy and France, Molly and Chris chose to make it official in Dallas's most European-looking church.
Slightly weathered signs marked Molly's and Chris’s chairs at the reception for vintage touch.
The country vibe of Keith Urban's “Making Memories of Us” made for a fun first dance.
Arrangements of tall cherry blossom branches and extra candles made the head table stand out from the rest at the reception.
The intricate design of the cake incorporated elements from the architecture of the Ponte Vecchio, where the couple had their first kiss, and the Eiffel Tower, where Chris proposed.
Black-and-white programs with a flowing script font felt formal but not stuffy. Molly and Chris worked with that style for all of their stationery.
Pale-pink satin napkins tied the formal look of the gold chargers and black-and-white menu cards together.