Boot Scootin’: Naomi’s white Miron Crosby boots were personalized with her new initials and wedding date. “I knew we’d be in the grass, and I didn’t want to wear sneakers or flats, so cowboy boots felt like the appropriate answer,” she says. The stylish bride and groom both changed into matching Air Force 1s for the reception, where Naomi also donned an Azeeza dress.

Photo by Perez Photography

In Bloom: Florals were a central element for Naomi when planning her big day. Katy Roden of Branching Out Events recalls those first inspiration meetings. “She wanted a really unique color palette: all the shades of purple from dark burgundy and berry, all the way to lavender, hitting fuchsia in between,” she explains.

Photo by Perez Photography

Coming Up Roses: Flowers played a key part in making the venue feel as garden-like as possible. Naomi wanted florals lining the aisle, and in lieu of confetti, guests tossed rose petals following the ceremony.

Photo by Perez Photography

Home Sweet Chuppah: Naomi and the Branching Out team spent lots of time designing the chuppah, the ceremony structure that’s meant to represent a home. “It was beautiful both in how it looked from the outside and in photos, but also in terms of the actual importance of what the structure represents,” says Naomi.

Photo by Perez Photography

Made in the Shade: When it came to wedding attire, Michael had just as specific an aesthetic as his bride. “He had a very distinct vision with his look,” says Naomi. Wanting something more unique than a black tux, he opted for a bespoke blue velvet suit to complement the tones of the reception decor. The bride added a parasol for a timeless touch.

Photo by Perez Photography

Raise a Glass: “We planned it remotely, for the most part, so we didn’t see it in person until October before our wedding,” recalls Naomi, who selected blue goblets, blue-and-white china, and gold-rimmed chargers via photos and FaceTime calls.

Photo by Perez Photography

Photo by Perez Photography

Quality Over Quantity:“We had gone through a lot in the pandemic, and we had made the decision … to have a smaller, more intimate wedding,” says Naomi. In the end, the guest count was under 50—which allowed the couple to spend plenty of time with each of their guests. “People say it’s the most magical day, but I really do feel that way in terms of both how it looked but also how happy we were on the day,” she adds.

Photo by Perez Photography

Photo by Perez Photography

And The Bride Wore Boots: How This Stylish Couple Expressed Their Wedding Day Style

By Sarah Bennett

Naomi Bowen & Michael Weissman
October 17, 2021

Naomi Bowen and Michael Weissman met in a thoroughly modern way: on Bumble. “Our first message was about tacos,” she laughs. The pair quickly bonded over the fact that they both lived in New York but had lived in Texas previously. After four years of dating, Michael proposed privately in the couple’s hotel room in Paris, followed by a celebratory lunch overlooking the Eiffel Tower. But when the pandemic changed their original plans to wed in January 2021 in Miami, the couple quickly pivoted to a fall wedding in the bride’s native Dallas, tucked away in the gardens of Marie Gabrielle.

Wedding Boots

Boot Scootin’

Naomi’s white Miron Crosby boots were personalized with her new initials and wedding date. “I knew we’d be in the grass, and I didn’t want to wear sneakers or flats, so cowboy boots felt like the appropriate answer,” she says. The stylish bride and groom both changed into matching Air Force 1s for the reception, where Naomi also donned an Azeeza dress.

Reception Table

Quality Over Quantity

“We had gone through a lot in the pandemic, and we had made the decision … to have a smaller, more intimate wedding,” says Naomi. In the end, the guest count was under 50—which allowed the couple to spend plenty of time with each of their guests. “People say it’s the most magical day, but I really do feel that way in terms of both how it looked but also how happy we were on the day,” she adds.

Guests: 50

Cake Flavor: Champagne with berries 

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