Juliette Cao Weds Dr. Dino Nguyen | Intimate Urban Garden Wedding From Jennifer Laura Design

A little oasis in the middle of the city, Juliette and Dino’s intimate urban garden wedding captured by Josh and Dana Fernandez is positively dreamy. Jennifer Laura Design was the wedding planner for this gorgeous affair, and thanks to her team, absolutely every detail is picture perfect. The bride is a vision in a luxe ivory and blush tulle Galia Lahav gown with hair and makeup by Hey Lovely. In a nod to her gown, the tables were set with pink linens and ivory tulle overlay. To finish off the place settings, the menus were wrapped in vellum and tied with ribbon, along with a white favor box with strawberry macarons. Yum! You’re going to love every detail of this dreamy Houston wedding!

Photos // Josh and Dana Fernandez

Bride in blush gown holding lush bouquet with groom in black tuxedo at garden ceremony
Pink and white invitation suite with floral accents framed by greenery and white blooms
Ivory bridal heels with jeweled details displayed on silver tray surrounded by pink and white blooms
Bride with soft makeup and loose curls in off-shoulder lace gown
Cushion-cut diamond engagement ring with halo setting resting on delicate blush ribbon
Groom in black tuxedo with bow tie and boutonniere in garden setting
Nine delicate boutonnieres with pink and white flowers displayed on ornate white frame
Handmade wedding ceremony programs with deckled edges and pink ribbon on wooden charger
Bride in flowing blush gown with cascading train holds bouquet in sunlit urban garden
Bride holds lush bouquet of pink and white blooms with greenery in outdoor garden setting
Acrylic seating chart with white calligraphy mounted on gold base in garden setting
Garden ceremony arch adorned with white and pink blooms in urban Houston setting
Bride and bridesmaids in blush pink gowns holding white and greenery bouquets in a sunlit garden
Outdoor urban garden reception with blush tulle-draped cocktail table and modern white lounge furniture
Vintage settee with pink pillows and floral arrangement on urban garden rooftop terrace
Long reception table with lucite chairs under lush greenery arch with white blooms and pink floral centerpieces
Clear ghost chairs with calligraphy labels at reception table framed by lush greenery
Clear ghost chairs labeled Bride and Groom with blush floral arrangements and taper candles
Elegant place setting with pink silk ribbon menu, crystal glassware, and lush garden centerpiece
Four-tier ivory wedding cake decorated with blush and peach sugar flowers on white cake stand

Juliette and Dino met through mutual friends in 2012. She was an undergrad at the University of Houston and he was in medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. The pair kept bumping into each other and eventually became study partners before dating. Whether they were traveling or staying home to cook, Juliette and Dino always had a great time with one another.

The couple cherish their two Pomeranians so Dino incorporated them into his proposal. When Juliette saw that Dino had dressed up the pups in adorable ties, she immediately began taking photos. Once she realized what the dogs were dressed up for, she put her phone down! Dino asked for Juliette’s hand in marriage and presented her with a ring that was attached to one of their dog’s collars. Excitedly, she said yes!

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