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Kelly & Rob: A Traditional Wedding in Dallas, TX

Kelly met Rob her first year at the University of Florida. During one of the freshmen previews, an adviser said, Look around, your spouse is probably

Kelly met Rob her first year at the University of Florida. During one of the freshmen previews, an adviser said, Look around, your spouse is probably in this room. Sure enough, Rob was there. The two were officially introduced several weeks later at a fraternity pledge party. The Bride Kelly LaMont, 26, OB/Gyn physician's assistant The Groom Rob Arditi, 26, associate in private equity The Date January 19 After college, Rob accepted a position in Chicago, and while visiting the Windy City to find an apartment, he seized the opportunity to pop the question. They chose Kelly's hometown of Dallas for their wedding for several reasons, especially so that Kelly's mom could be her wedding planner while the bride-to-be finished up her studies.

Black, silver, and white damask linens added a formal touch to the reception space. Silver chivari chairs completed the look.
White roses, hydrangeas, Casa Blanca lilies, orchids, tulips, and agapanthus topped glass vases.
While the five-tiered cake looked stunning with its pearlized finish and elegant scrollwork, inside was even better: s'mores cake with chocolate buttercream!
The couple dashed to a horse drawn carriage as their friends and family showered them in rose petals.
During the Catholic ceremony, the bride carried her christening bonnet with her as a handkerchief, which her mother embroidered with her christening date and the date of her wedding.
Menus printed on white linen cardstock showcased the couple's monogram.
A black-and-white polka dot border dressed up white programs.
Framed table numbers sat next to cylinders filled with floating white candles.
Kelly and Rob chose Dancing Cheek to Cheek by Frank Sinatra for their first dance.
The bridesmaids carried bouquets of white roses, lilies, hydrangeas, tulips, and ranunculus.