
Frenchie Kiss: Tori and Fielding’s wedding day wouldn’t have been complete without their “little pride and joy,” French bulldog Paxton. “He’s the happiest dog on the planet,” Fielding says.
Party of 12: What was slated to be a celebration for 170 turned out to be dinner for 12. “We’re so happy with our decision,” Tori says of their altered plans. “There’s a lot of silver linings.”
Aisle Style: With more than 12 ceremony and reception sites on property, the pros at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek have been able to utilize their intimate spaces more frequently in the COVID era—like the FDR Terrace, where Tori and Fielding’s ceremony took place. Something Pretty Florals made arrangements of hellebore, garden roses, and lisianthus using the inspiration board Tori created with her original planner.
Like Mother, Like Daughter: One of the bride’s favorite memories was getting ready with her mom. “We had a sleepover at the Mansion the night before,” she remembers. “It was really special to just be able to be in the moment with her.”
Stunning in Any Setting: Tori chose her Vera Wang gown with Scotland in mind, but the long-sleeve lace dress worked beautifully for the local fall celebration. The team at the Bridal Salon at Neiman Marcus helped facilitate rush alterations and even hand-delivered the gown to the crunched-for-time bride on the day of the wedding
Quick Switch: At the last minute, the couple relocated dinner from the Mansion’s library to this outdoor breezeway for safety purposes. “In most cases, weather brings guests indoors; in Tori and Fielding’s case, the opposite was true,” says social catering manager Ashlie Lynch, who was happy to accomodate. Though U.K.-based planner Michelle Kelly of Pocketful of Dreams was hired to spearhead the Scotland wedding, she was instrumental in the aesthetic of the Dallas celebration, curating a look on BBJ Linen’s website for Tori to execute.
By Jessica Otte
November 6, 2020
Tori DeClaris wasn’t looking for love when she met Fielding Graham. But she recalls her future groom was “patient and persistent” in his pursuit—two qualities that, as it turns out, would prove invaluable in wedding planning during a pandemic. Having made arrangements for a lavish affair in Scotland, the pair was forced to rethink, relocate, and reevaluate their priorities. After postponing to 2021, the couple realized they were simply ready to be husband and wife. So Tori quickly pulled together an intimate celebration at the Mansion, a place that held many special memories for the couple. “While we wish we could have shared the moment with friends, we’re really happy we were able to focus on each other that day,” Fielding says. “We have no regrets.”
Ceremony/Reception Site
Photographer
Sarah Kate Photographer
Bridal Gown Designer
Vera Wang
Bridal Gown Retailer
Hair
Sonia Trevino
Makeup
Flowers
Something Pretty Floral
Cake
Catering
Music
Serenata Strings
Wedding Rentals
Wedding Rentals
BBJ Linen
Wedding Planner/Designer
Pocketful of Dreams
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