Kelsie and James had a chic blush wedding in late summer with romantic and playful touches at The Bell Tower.

The couple started their relationship after they met at a work conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. Once their love blossomed, James threw a surprise engagement at a brewery in Houston. To make it extra special, he made sure Kelsie’s family was there to celebrate with them right after she said yes!

As they started the planning process, they decided to celebrate with great food, an awesome bar, and a big party that their friends and family could enjoy.

Kelsie and James' ceremony featured plenty of romantic details like soft draping that accentuated a chandelier, a wooden archway adorned with white and dusty pink roses, and an aisle lined with white petals and pillar candles. Kelsie made a grand entrance using the staircase that was covered in greenery with white roses and hydrangeas dotted throughout.

After the two exchanged vows, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour with passed appetizers like fried mac and cheese and deviled eggs as the event staff flipped the main space for the reception.

For dinner, guests sat down to tables decorated in fun sequined linens with romantic elements, such as tall Monet candlesticks. They enjoyed a Southern-inspired plated dinner that featured dishes like sweet tea marinated chicken, grilled veggies, and goat cheese grits. 

We loved how all of the gilded mirror signs and table numbers with calligraphy tied the rest of their gold accent pieces together and added a touch of romance to the spaces. Plus, they went with a creative guest book idea: a gorgeous natural wood display.

And the big party that was at the top of their wish list? Kelsie and James were serious about having everyone dance the night away, so they gave their guests the chance to ditch the uncomfortable shoes and put on their ingenious party favors: flip flops!

And to add to the playful vibe, the couple had a gourmet cotton candy cart for their guests who wanted a freshly spun sweet treat.

Later in the night, the newlyweds headed over to The Bell Tower’s Tasting Room and served their guests a late-night snack of hot chicken biscuits. 

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