You’re probably here because you love French architecture, spring wedding floral or even because you accidentally clicked on something in Pinterest. Either way, I’m glad you’re here. The Olana in Dallas, Texas is a 25,000 square foot mansion with incredible detail you’re sure to LOVE. Inspired by Francois Boucher’s “Triumph of Venus”, Glitter & Glue Weddings designed a day brimming with delicate details and velvety touches. Just one look and you’ll feel like you’ve fallen into the art piece itself. Beautiful blooms by Lizzie Bees Flower Shoppe add to the romance and ethereal aesthetic. The elegance is artfully captured in the imagery by Stephanie Michelle Photography. 

Our stationery designer, Every Little Letter, beautifully hand sketched all of the illustrations. Each hand-made invitation was recessed with gold foil. The place cards were pressed with gold foil, as well.

Our florist, Lizzie Bees Flower Shoppe imported a lush variety of blooms from California notably koko loco, hellebores, cappuccino, quicksand, butterfly ranunculus, and spray roses. The result was overwhelmingly romantic. The day came together beautifully from beginning to end. All of these elements combined with the stationery illustrations enable any designer to visualize a cohesive design from start to finish.

The Art & Women Of Color

As for the art piece for which this editorial was inspired by. The Birth and Triumph of Venus fine art pieces represented by François Boucher where he depicted Venus, the goddess encompassing love, beauty, desire, sex, fertility, prosperity and victory. All qualities of which these beautiful women, of color specifically, embody as a whole. These women were sought out with intention for this shoot.

@rashazeyadeh a highly recognized immigration lawyer is local to the DFW area and was awarded Top 40 under 40 lawyers back in September.

@aprilbasi, a skincare chemist & model has recently partnered with one of the most influential skincare lines in the world. Also an incredible ray of light & human being.

They’ve built their own path of success with an abundance of victories and have represented their groups, also known as “the minority”, with grace and unbelievable compassion.

Vendors Involved:

Photography: Stephanie Michelle Photography | Cinematography: Alex Adkins Creative | Event Planning: Glitter & Glue Weddings | Floral Design: Lizzie Bees Flower Shoppe | Wedding Dress,Bridal Accessories: Elizabeth Lee Bridal | Cake: XO Cakery | Stationery: Every Little Letter | Groom’s Attire: Mister Tuxedo | Wedding Venue: The Olana | Rentals: Bella Accento | Model Agency: Campbell’s Agency | Film Lab: Goodman Film Lab | Tablescape Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals | Beauty: styles by vero | Models (Couple): Rasha & Der’Rickk Thompson