A Romantic and Whimsical Wedding Inspired by The Secret Garden

Ellie Bullitt & Brandon Rawls
November 13, 2021

No trees were harmed in the making of then-coworkers Ellie Bullitt and Brandon Rawls’ love story. Well, maybe a few. “He sat right near the printer, and I’d use any excuse I could to print out long documents,” she says. After 3.5 years of dating, Brandon got down on one knee at sunset and surprised Ellie with a gathering of their best friends and family. Ten months later on November 13, 2021, they wed at Arlington Hall under an arch of artfully overgrown flowers. “We wanted to make sure the wedding was something that felt like both me and Brandon—not just me,” she says. The result was a stunning evening that was romantic and whimsical with a touch of inspiration from The Secret Garden.

Ellie Bullit and Brand Rawl's Reception Floral Design

From the Vine

“We really wanted Arlington Hall to feel like it had been overgrown with wildflowers and that the guests were getting to enter into a secret garden for the wedding,” says Jess. “From the smilax and Spanish moss that were hung extra low to the boxwood walls with custom cut-out windows, we tried to make everything feel organic, as if it had been growing for years.”

Ellie Bullit and Brand Rawl's Wedding Table Decor Setting

Grass Roots

Ellie wanted the flowers to be organic, wild, and beautiful, without leaning too feminine. “[Jess Wegner Events and Branching Out] took my scattered ideas and turned them into a masterpiece,” says Ellie.

Guests: 200

First Dance: “Dancing in the Moonlight” by King Harvest

Cake Flavor: Vanilla with berries, chocolate mocha

Credits

  • Ceremony/Reception Site

    Arlington Hall

  • Photographer

    Sarah Kate

  • Bridal Gown Designer

    Romona Keveza

  • Bridal Gown Retailer

    Warren Barrón

  • Hair & Makeup

    Jones Beauty & Co

  • Flowers

    Branching Out Events

  • Stationery

    Southern Fried Paper

  • Cake

    Fancy Cakes by Lauren

  • Catering

    FGF Catering

  • Music

    In10City Band

  • Lighting

    Absolute Lighting

  • Videographer

    Co. N Films

  • Wedding Rentals

    BBJ La Tavola

  • Wedding Rentals

    Nüage Designs

  • Wedding Rentals

    Perch Décor

  • Wedding Rentals

    Party! Dallas Rentals

  • Wedding Rentals

    Sandone Productions

  • Wedding Rentals

    Social Llama Events

  • Wedding Planner/Designer

    Jess Wegner Events

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