Our Favorite Fall Wedding Trends

Fall comes with many unbeatable seasonal staples, so it’s no surprise that fall is the most popular time of the year to tie the knot. Weddings from September to December provide the cool fresh air for dreamy outdoor ceremonies or receptions and the bright autumn leaves to create a captivating backdrop for pictures of your special day. We at Bella Mansions have collected our fall wedding favorites for things like cakes, dresses, decor, and more that you can use as inspiration for your perfect autumnal wedding!

Decor & Aesthetics

Clean and Green

You can never go wrong with the traditional clean and green look! We have found that more couples are opting for plants, leaves, and vines in their decor instead of strictly flowers, especially in the fall.

Dark and Earthy

Floral arrangements and decorations are starting to stray from the traditional delicate flowers to incorporate dark dry flowers, painted flowers, or bleached flowers. Dark and earthy tones are perfect for a fall wedding.


Dresses

For The Bride

2020 has been non-traditional to say the least. It seems only fitting that non-traditional wedding dress alternatives like jumpsuits, skirts, and capes are becoming increasingly popular in fall weddings. Express your creativity and style and try out one of these contemporary styles.

For The Bridesmaids

You could also try adding some pumpkin spice into your bridesmaids dresses! Allow your bridesmaids to express their creativity and individuality by having them wear something similar but not exactly the same.


Cakes

Recently, we’ve seen a trend towards more organic and natural looking wedding cakes. Some of our favorite fall wedding cakes utilize designs that resemble stone, marble, and other earthy textures like vines, flowers, and greenery.


Invitations

The busy wedding season means that your friends and families mailboxes are probably filling up with several other invitations. You can make your wedding invite stand out from the rest by incorporating bolder colors, patterns, calligraphy, or even an acrylic design!


Food & Entertainment

A wedding trend that is on the rise is getting the wedding guests more involved at the reception. The perfect way to get people to interact is through food and entertainment. Try incorporating a mixology class, charcuterie boards at tables, a live band, or even a live painter to create a memorable night for you and your guests.


Venue

All fall weddings need a dreamy backdrop and brides are starting to opt for venues with history and heart instead of a stuffy old ballroom.


The Sanger Mansion sat abandoned for over 30 years but is now being renovated to become a premier venue for the wedding of your dreams. The Sanger Mansion is an all-inclusive wedding venue, so Bella Mansions will take care of the tedious wedding tasks like securing photography, videography, catering, and flower arrangements. FALL in love with all the mansion has to offer, like its blooming vineyard, grand staircase, on-premise spa, bridal, and honeymoon suites!


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Contact us today to become a Bella Bride and pre-book your fall 2021 wedding!

Why Should You Have Your Wedding In Sanger, Texas?

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Have you been dreaming of your perfect wedding since you were a little girl? If you’ve found yourself immersed in Pinterest-ing wedding dresses, multi-tiered cakes, luxurious bouquets, and dreamy locations, then keep reading. Finding the location for your fantasy wedding can be one of the trickiest parts when it comes to wedding planning. 

What if we told you that there was a small town with an all-inclusive wedding venue that can make your Pinterest board wedding wishes a reality?

You need not look any further than Sanger, Texas. 

 

The Sanger Mansion Has a Rich History

 

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For 30 years, an abandoned mansion sat hidden away in the beautiful Texas landscapes of a quaint town called Sanger. Sanger, Texas is in Denton County and is approximately 45 minutes northwest of Dallas. The mansion has a long and rich history rooted in Sanger, Texas which starts with its founding in 1866 as a stop along the Santa Fe Railroad line. Sanger’s population has continued to grow over the years and currently rests at a little over 7,000 people, making it the quaint and comfortable picturesque town for your wedding. 

Through the mid-1980s Joseph and Julie Powell began construction on a captivating mansion with grand stables and other features to be their dream home. When they were unable to complete construction on the mansion, the property sat idle until it was sold in 1999, and again in 2019 to Bella Mansions.

 

 

The Sanger Mansion is the Perfect Place for your Wedding

 

Bella Mansions has been working hard over the past several months to renovate the abandoned Sanger Mansion and turn it into the wedding and events venue of your dreams. Sanger, Texas’ rich history and welcoming community helped Bella Mansions to see the potential in the Sanger Mansion property. By 2021, the Sanger Mansion will be transformed into a delightful indoor and outdoor venue with captivating landscapes and convenient amenities for weddings and events. 

The 27,000 square foot mansion showcases a 3-story floating staircase in the middle of the house, which makes for the perfect grand entrance and photos. As if the mansion wasn’t enough, the nine-acre property also features captivating landscapes for outdoor weddings, and a beautiful vineyard where you will have full access to the ripest grapes. 

You can probably already imagine yourself spending a weekend away in Sanger, Texas with family and friends to celebrate the best day of your life. The best part yet is that the Bella Mansion experience is all-inclusive, meaning the second you step foot on the Sanger Mansion property you will be stress-free knowing that the catering, flowers, photography, videography, rooms, and everything in between has been taken care of for you. We are more than a wedding venue in a small Texas town, we are a wedding experience. 

As renovations continue on the Sanger Mansion, we hope to bring new life and hope to Sanger, Texas. Bookings for this new premier wedding venue have already begun! For more information email info@bella-mansions.com or sign up for our newsletter!

Changing Your Wedding Plans During The Coronavirus – Making The Best of Plan B

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When it comes to your special day, it’s all about you and your partner. Simply follow these easy steps on how to adapt your wedding to lower risk of COVID-19 while continuing the celebration of love.

Make It An Outside Affair

Many wedding venues offer an indoor and outdoor option. By taking the ceremony outside, you’ll be able to socially distance the people who mean the most to you. Some bridal parties are even providing their guests with gift bags filled with hand sanitizer and face masks to mark the special occasion.

Have An Intimate Ceremony Now And Large Reception Later

Couples are having “micro-weddings” with only close family and friends to limit the possibility of spread. Then, planning a large-scale party the following year to celebrate with all of the original guests. Simply send out a “Change The Date” invite in the mail or virtually to update all of your friends and family of the new reception date and let them know that the party can wait but forever can’t.

Go The Distance

For those that decide to have a more intimate ceremony, invite those that cannot attend in-person to see your special day virtually. Set up an account with popular services like Google Hangouts, Skype or Zoom, but be aware of time-limits on unpaid versions. As you create invitations, place the link, login and password so that they can login. Like a rehearsal dinner, we all need a little practice. We recommend setting up a pre-wedding virtual meeting so that those who are new to these services don’t miss a beat come wedding day. On the day of your wedding, delegate someone to go live and make sure everyone is muted. It’s as easy as that!

Don’t Give Up On The Honeymoon

Although traveling is very limited right now with countries around the world reopening at different rates, honeymoon plans are beginning to shift.. Now, resorts, hotels and getaways are heavily-regulated and faced with cleaning and sanitation requirements from local governments. Because of this, they are creating an environment focused on guests’ health and safety and offering more personalized and secluded experiences for couples. Before traveling, consult the CDC or WHO for the latest updates on COVID-19 and guidelines for travel. Another fun alternative, similar to micro-ceremonies are staycations to save for a bigger adventure later when it’s more safe. Just let the sparks fly at home and find little activities and moments where you can transform your space into a beautiful getaway that you won’t want to leave.

We are now pre-booking for 2021 at The Sanger Mansion. For more information, email: info@bella-mansions.com. 

5 Benefits of Hosting Your Wedding At An All-Inclusive Wedding Venue

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All-inclusive wedding venues are the future of wedding planning. By booking with this special kind of venue, a bride and her guests are guaranteed a list of hand-selected perks to help her not only plan the wedding but enjoy it too.

1. On-Premise Spa

Take off the stress of planning your big day by spending time beforehand in our luxurious on-location spa fit for a bride and her wedding party. Feel pampered while enjoying a nice glass of champagne.

2. Provided Wedding Photographer/Videographer

Choose a venue that provides a hand-picked list of photographer/videographer for you, who will capture your wedding day and special moments perfectly.

3. Hand-Selected Bridal Florist

. Whether it’s desert or winter-themed, it’s important to top off any wedding with coordinating flowers to match. All-Inclusive venues work with their hand-selected florists to coordinate color schemes and set up on the day of.

4. Catered Flavors

Feed your guests with delicious foods that will leave them wanting more. By working exclusively with certain caterers, all-inclusive wedding venues can provide and more diverse flavor menu for the big day.

5. Private Honeymoon Suite

 Once the night is over, enjoy a nice stay in the private honeymoon suite. After a long day of making memories that will last a lifetime, feel comfort in knowing that your nighttime destination is only a few steps away.

Every love is special and we believe every wedding should be too. We are proud to be an all-inclusive wedding venue that can customize our perks to any bride. Our team of experts will help bring your vision to life so that you can celebrate your special day. Be the first to set your wedding date by subscribing to our newsletter.

(Disclaimer: The Sanger Mansion all-inclusive experience is subject to change as more vendor information is developed and renovation continues.)

The Top 3 Wedding Dress Shops in The Dallas-Fort Worth Area

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There’s no better feeling than seeing fizzing glasses of champagne, a room full of your favorite ladies, an unlimited amount of wedding dresses waiting to be tried on, and realizing that your forever is about to begin. Now, all you need is to pick which dress is the perfect fit for your perfect day. Here’s our list of the top three wedding dress shops in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that we think you should visit to see if one is the perfect fit for you.


1. A&BÉ Bridal

With a simple phone call to schedule your appointment, A&BÉ Bridal begins to tailor its wide selection of dresses to a select few that magnify your theme, color, and mood of your dream day. They focus on delivering authenticity and complete transparency to every bride that enters through their doors

Request an appointment here.

Photographer Credits (From Left To Right):
Hailey Pierce Photography, Lexi Hope Photography, Olivia Markle Photography

2. Gowns Of Grace

With experience working with brides for over 30 years, Gowns of Grace is an intimate bridal boutique and personalized shopping experience. Their bridal studio includes dresses from designers like Allure Bridal, Justin Alexander, and Lillian West.

Request an appointment here.

Photo Credits:
Gowns to Grace

3. Patsy’s

Patsy’s specializes in understanding each bride’s unique style and vision and making it a reality. Their bridal collection is carefully chosen to provide brides with beautiful dress options without making her feel overwhelmed.

Request an appointment here.

Photographer Credits (From Left To Right):

Essense of Australia, All Who Wander, Pronovias

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Sanger Mansion Getting Second Chance as Wedding and Events Venue

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Vacant since the 1980s, the 27,000-square-foot Sanger mansion along Interstate 35 is under new ownership and will become a wedding and events venue, Bella Mansions LLC.

Isabel Ramey will oversee and run the wedding and events venue while her parents, Lina and Kenneth Ramey, bought the property. Together, they’re actively meeting with architects to finally finish out the building as well as add landscaping to the nine acres of land the mansion sits on….

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Abandoned Sanger Mansion to Become Wedding Venue

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Isabel Ramey is the owner of Bella Mansions and, with the help of her parents, hopes to turn it into a wedding venue.

“I just had so many thoughts going through my head of what we could actually do with all this space,” Isabel Ramey said.

After years of searching for the perfect wedding venue spot, they did what thousands have done for decades: they just drove by on I-35…..

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Joe Powell Mansion Bought and Owners Expected to Spend Over $2 Million in Renovations

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The Sanger Mansion has sat empty and unfinished for more than 30 years.

Now, it has new owners and new life.

Isabel Ramey is the owner of Bella Mansions and, with the help of her parents, hopes to turn it into a wedding venue.  Together, they’re actively meeting with architects to finally finish out the building as well as add landscaping to the nine acres of land the mansion sits on.

“I just had so many thoughts going through my head of what we could actually do with all this space,” Isabel Ramey said…….

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