See How This Couple Threw A Garden Party–Inspired Wedding at the Dallas Arboretum’s Camp House

Rosie Center & Geoff Dunham
May 13, 2023

Though Rosie Center and Geoff Dunham had attended the same high school, it took a setup by Rosie’s sister for the two to cross paths. They met at José on Lovers in summer 2020, and the rest was history. “I immediately loved how calm he is,” says Rosie. “He brings a sense of peace to me and makes me feel like I can just be who I am.” After almost two years of dating, Geoff proposed during a stroll around Lakeside Park—under the guise of taking Rosie’s nephew to feed the ducks. To honor their love of the outdoors, the couple chose a garden-themed reception with all the touches of home at the Dallas Arboretum’s Camp House.

Rosie Center & Geoff Dunham Wedding, White Rock Lake

Great Lake

One perk of having the Camp House as your venue is the views of White Rock Lake it provides. Though the forecast called for rain, the newly minted Dunhams were treated to gorgeous weather and an amazing sunset, visible through the clear-sided tent. “Everyone was watching the sunset and taking photos,” Rosie remembers.

Rosie Center & Geoff Dunham Wedding, Bridesmaids

Mix and Match

“Blush looked really pretty on everyone,” says Rosie. Her two matrons of honor, her sisters, wore Marchesa Notte dresses in a slightly darker tone of dusty rose with a print; her other bridesmaids wore a mix of lighter versions of the same gown or a solid. “I knew I wanted a mix,” she adds.

Guests: 200

Cake Flavor: Champagne with mixed-berry mousse and puree filling

Groom’s Cake: Butter-fudge chocolate with mocha mousse

First Dance: "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" by Natalie Cole

Honeymoon: Amalfi Coast, Italy

Credits

  • Ceremony Site

    Highland Park Presbyterian Church

  • Photographer

    Stephanie Brazzle Photography

  • Bridal Gown Designer

    Monique Lhuillier

  • Bridal Gown Retailer

    Neiman Marcus

  • Hair & Makeup

    Jones Beauty & Co.

  • Groom’s Attire

    Knot Standard

  • Bridesmaids’ Dresses Designer

    Marchesa Notte

  • Bridesmaids’ Dresses Retailer

    Bella Bridesmaids

  • Reception Site

    Dallas Arboretum Camp House

  • Flowers

    The Garden Gate

  • Stationery

    Magnolia Boone Paperie

  • Cake

    Fancy Cakes by Lauren

  • Catering

    Gil’s Elegant Catering

  • Music

    Party Machine Band

  • Lighting

    Party! Dallas Rentals

  • Wedding Rentals

    Center Stage Floors

  • Wedding Rentals

    Marquee Event Rentals

  • Wedding Rentals

    Party! Dallas Rentals

  • Wedding Rentals

    Perch Décor

  • Wedding Planner

    Engaged Events

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