Admiral Nimitz Museum Wedding from Sprout + La Dolce Vita

I absolutely love when a bride walks down the same aisle as her mother did long ago. Or when the first twirl of the first dance happens just steps away from where her grandparents took their first spin as husband and wife around the dance floor. It doesn’t get more romantic than that. So when Sprout sent a Texas wedding just like that our way, let’s just say, we were a little excited. The personal touches and soft romance were apparent throughout the entire wedding, captured by La Dolce Vita Photography. When you’re ready for more, click here for the gallery!

Fredericksburg has always held a special part of my heart and I have always loved spending time at our family place just outside of town.  Choosing the location was the easiest decision of the whole wedding process as I have always hoped to get married at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church where my grandparents, parents, and aunt were married. Our reception was at the Nimitz Museum where my grandparents held their reception in the ballroom almost 60 years before.

In the courtyard of the Nimitz, a cocktail hour of Shiner Bock Beer started the reception with music performed by the Polkamatics.  We served the beer in custom mugs to pay homage to the German roots of Fredericksburg.  Then the party followed us as we arrived into the tented portion of the reception. Sprout did an amazing job with the gorgeous flower arrangements throughout the ceremony and reception and Ilios Lighting set the mood by giving the tent a golden glow.Our band, All Funk Radio Show, was so fun and had everyone on the dance floor all night.

Elizabeth Harris, resident party planner extraordinaire, did an incredible job bringing everything together. Throughout the wedding process, my mom and I were coming up with many different crafty projects that we worked on together.  We especially had a great time putting together our welcome bags as well as the ribbon wands used as Andrew and I left the reception party. I am known by my family and friends for my sketches and handmade cards that I usually give as gifts for celebrations and holidays. It only seemed fitting that I create and design our own Save the Dates as well.

Without even really planning it, Andrew and I ended up getting married exactly six years from our first date: The UT vs. OU football game in 2004. Having been together so long, our friends and families have known each other for years and are all close which made the wedding weekend so much fun.  It was truly amazing to be surrounded by all of our favorite people in my favorite place, Fredericksburg. A special thanks to Alina Prax of La Dolce Vita for capturing the entire weekend beautifully and we couldn’t be happier with the photographs and memories of the weekend.

Wedding Photography: Alina Prax of La Dolce Vita Photography / Flowers: Sprout / Event Design: Elizabeth Harris Event Design / Wedding Ceremony Location: Holy Ghost Lutheran Church / Wedding Reception Location: Admiral Nimitz Museum / Caterer: Sterling Affairs / Wedding Cake: Sophie’s Choice Bakery / Lighting: Ilios Lighting / Tent & Event Rentals: Marquis Tents / Wedding Dress: Romona Keveza via Serendipity Bridal / Groom’s Cowboy Boots: Custom by RJ Boots / Reception Music: All Funk Radio Show / Wedding Logo: Palm Papers Stationery Studio

24 Comments about “Admiral Nimitz Museum Wedding from Sprout + La Dolce Vita”

1. Melissa says:

   July 26, 2011 at 9:21 am

   Where are the royal blue bridesmaid dresses from? They are lovely!
2. Kelly says:

   July 26, 2011 at 10:30 am

   Yes, I love the blue dresses! Can you please let me know where they are from? Beautiful wedding :)
3. Mallory says:

   July 26, 2011 at 10:31 am

   Hi Melissa & Kelly. We're looking into the source of the popular blue dresses. Aren't they gorg?
4. Gillian says:

   July 26, 2011 at 10:46 am

   Those blue dresses are Vera Wang and frrom her bridesmaid collection. I wore the same dress in brown for my sisters wedding a few years ago.
5. Mallory says:

   July 26, 2011 at 10:47 am

   Thanks Gillian!
6. Kamie says:

   July 26, 2011 at 11:15 am

   Love it especially the wheat centerpieces!
7. Sarah says:

   July 26, 2011 at 11:29 am

   Jasmine's b2 line has a dress very similar to this if the Vera Wang dresses are too expensive. It is available in short or long. The link is:

   http://www.jasminebridal.com/ugC_Product_Detail.asp?hidP_kind=Bridesmaids&hidP_style=B2&hidj_line_order=3&hidP_Style_ID=B3084

   It's pretty :)
8. Mallory says:

   July 26, 2011 at 11:30 am

   I'm loving this SMP community love today! You all are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks Sarah :)
9. Meredith says:

   July 26, 2011 at 11:51 am

   Thanks everyone! The bridesmaid dresses were the Vera Wang Olivia Dress in Fog.
10. Elizabeth says:

    July 26, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    These photos truly reflect what a gorgeous wedding this was! All of the fine, personal details came together to make this an unforgettable event! Congratulations again to Meredith and Andrew!
11. Melissa says:

    July 26, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    Thanks so much!
12. Elizabeth Harris says:

    July 26, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    I'm so happy this wedding was featured on SMP! Meredith, Andrew and their families were so great to work with and the events of the entire weekend turned out beautifully...and a lot of fun too! Thanks to Alina for capturing such amazing images!
13. Sabrina says:

    July 27, 2011 at 7:42 am

    Beautiful dress. Where are your wedding shoes from?
14. stephaniepfrost says:

    July 27, 2011 at 9:17 am

    Beautiful! Can I ask what the style name is of your wedding gown? Love it!
15. Sarah says:

    July 27, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Love the sash that the bride wore with her gown. Any idea where she bought it?
16. Mallory says:

    July 27, 2011 at 10:55 am

    Hi Sabrina (great name!), stephaniepfrost, and Sarah - we're looking into all your questions for you. Here's to hoping Meredith drops in again with lots of help :)
17. Suzi Q says:

    July 27, 2011 at 11:31 am

    That little black velvet ribbon on the back of the bridesmaids' dresses is just brilliant. Lovely little detail! Also, those wheat bushels for table centerpieces are so simple and yet so stunning. Congrats to Alina...great photography that captures it all!
18. Meredith says:

    July 27, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Thanks again for all of the compliments on the wedding! We were so fortunate to have such amazing vendors especially Elizabeth Harris, Sprout Flowers, and Alina at La Dolce Vita! As to questions on what I wore:
    Dress: I’m having trouble finding the exact style number of my gown. I know it was Romona Keveza from her Spring 2010 line. Here’s a picture of it from the runway : (http://fashiondesigners.instyle.com/collections/photos/bridal/romona-keveza/spring-2010-bridal/results.html?No=4&pageAdd=3 )
    Belt: The belt is from Lazaro on an ivory satin ribbon that came from one of their dresses. I don’t think this is the exact one but the beading looks close to it: (http://www.jlmcouture.com/Lazaro/Bridal/Additional/Style-3009 )
    Shoes: The shoes were Nina. I couldn’t find the exact style online but these are the same ones with a higher heel (http://www.zappos.com/nina-evelixa-ivory-satin )

    I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions!
19. Mallory says:

    July 27, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    Thanks Meredith!
20. Yvette Roman says:

    July 27, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    Crazy for this! The photos are just beautiful and I love love love the blue bridesmaids dresses with those fabulous bouquets. Here's to Alina and her amazing talent...xoxo
21. Christina T says:

    July 27, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    I love the bridesmaids dresses. Have the same one in blush pink. ;)
22. wedding flowers north shore says:

    January 26, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Those blue dresses, they are perfect! Really beautiful.

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