Bri + Joshua’s Refined Eclectic Wedding

After saying “I do” at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Bri and Joshua had a classic yet modern wedding reception full of boho, vintage vibes at The Bell Tower.

These two met in 2014 while working at the same law firm, quickly became great friends, and started dating in the fall of 2016.

Joshua later proposed to Bri on a rainy night on their home's rooftop. The rain stopped just long enough for him to ask the question, and once Bri said yes, it started pouring. She said it was very “Notebook-y.” It also turns out Joshua had planned three prior proposals at restaurants, and Bri had somehow ruined the plan each time! In the end, the rooftop proposal was perfect and very meaningful since they also shared their first date and first kiss on a rooftop.

For their wedding day, Joshua wore a classic navy suit with a bowtie and white boutonniere, while Bri wore three different outfits throughout the day! Her first dress was very classic for her church ceremony, a gorgeous off-the-shoulder gown with a full skirt and pockets. And as a personalized detail, she used lace from her mother’s wedding gown in her veil and wore Joshua’s late grandmother’s necklace for the ceremony. Her second look was modern, sleek, and stylish—a high-neck halter gown. The final look of the night was a jumpsuit with a lace bodice and attached cape that was very boho and fun! All three looks tied into Bri’s classic, modern, and vintage-inspired design.

When we asked Bri what style she envisioned for their big day, she said, “romantic, classic, natural, feeling connected to my friends and family, and creating a warm, welcoming space for us to spend time together.” We think their day turned out to be exactly that!

The reception at The Bell Tower was classic and stunning with beautiful string lighting, white linens, gold flatware, and a single sprig of greenery at each place setting. Centerpieces varied throughout the tables, some with arrangements of greenery and white blooms and others with a collection of romantic white candles. Bri and Joshua also incorporated some modern elements with their black and white signage, custom LED neon sign that read “stand by me,” and sleek gold frames with custom thank you notes at each table.

The Bell Tower’s covered patio was decorated with bamboo pendants and string lights, which created an amazing boho and vintage-inspired ambiance for guests to enjoy the evening. There were also several lounge areas set up around the space with vintage velvet furniture, traditional area rugs, rattan wicker chairs, and brass detailed tables that really enhanced the vintage feel.

Bri and Joshua’s first dance was a beautiful moment. The couple danced to a cover of “Stand by Me” by Florence + The Machine. Bri said, “It happened to play while I was on my way to work one day 3 years ago,” and she knew immediately it was perfect. “Its lyrics and string backing had me crying on the Metro.”

As the couple left at the end of the night, friends and family waved silver streamers and cheered for the newlyweds!

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