We love Mondays when we get to share a wedding story with all of our Dallas Wedding Planner fans. Today we are featuring the wedding of Chelesa and Josh.  They were recently married on November 7, 2009 and Jared Rey captured the joy in their hearts on their wedding day.

Tell us about your wedding gown: I got my wedding gown from Lasting Bridal Couture in Addison. The wedding gown was Pronovias. I loved it because it was simple and unique all at the same time. It had pockets which made it unique, but was strapless with a ball gown type skirt. I found the shoes at a boutique in Dallas. They were very comfy which i liked. My veil and accessories were purchased from a boutique in Addison, Circle Park Bridal.

You look gorgeous Chelesa in that gown and we love those shoes!

Wedding day colors: Fall colors: deep red, orange, yellow and purple.  The bridesmaids wore black cocktail dresses of their choice-they were all so unique!

What was the hardest decision you made during the planning process? The decisions that took the longest to make were the hardest - my dress and the location for the ceremony and reception.

What was your most favorite part of planning your wedding? The whole journey, and seeing it all come together.

What was your favorite part of your wedding day? Getting ready with my wonderful bridesmaids before the wedding. Also, seeing Josh for the first time during the ceremony. The reception was just an amazing party!

What was the most unexpected event on your wedding day? My maid of honor pretended to not have the ring during the ceremony-all the bridesmaids played along, until the last one pulled it out of her pocket!

Did you have any DIY items at your wedding? My mom and I made homemade hot chocolate mix  for all the guests as favors.

What advice would you give a bride planning her wedding? Start with the big, expensive tasks first, like the place, dress, photographer, and dj and go from there. Also, try to get all the planning done at least a month before the day so you’re not as stressed close to the wedding.

That’s great advice Chelesa about getting the planning done early.  Brides need a chance to rest and relax before the big day.

Here’s a list of the wedding professionals that Chelesa and Josh worked with.

Photographer:  Jared Rey
Ceremony  Location:  The Hilton Bella Harbor
Reception Location:  The Hilton Bella Harbor
Florist Name:  Rockwall Flowers (Darby is great!)
Musicians: John Baird, a school friend
Bakery: Rockwall Cake Factory
Hair: Melissa Downs, Avalon Salon in Snider Plaza, Dallas

Congratulations, Chelesa and Josh.  We wish both of you many days of joy and sunshine with your life as husband and wife. Thanks once again to Jared Rey for sharing these images with Dallas Wedding Planner.