Bell'Invito bride, Natalie Erwin, came to us with a very special request. Her wedding would be simple and elegant. She envisioned massive beautiful frames capturing the beauty of nature in the garden surrounding their ceremony, and wanted her invitation to set the tone for the visual story.

I met the beautiful Natalie Erwin in my store in Dallas. She was an accomplished artist at an early age, and we were hosting her in our art gallery as the featured artist for the summer.

The challenge was set to create something beautiful for an artist with clear vision. I designed a few frames, hoping we were headed in the right direction. Before long we had a lovely creation that was made just for Natalie and Ryan.

It's always a thrill to see your own design carried over into other parts of a design process. Natalie's execution of large frames filled with hydrangeas and her simple, yet elegant choices for a cake and bouquets made the affair personal and memorable.

Natalie and Ryan, we treasure your choice to become part of our Bell'Invito family. We wish you all the happiness the world can offer!

Wedding Location: New Orleans, Photography: Stephen Karlisch