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the man of her dreams.Ten Curtis Cox, 25, entered the picture. “I figured he was a ‘typical guy’ who just wasn’tmy type,” she laughs. But coincidentally, Cox was studying finance at SMU’s business school and crossed paths with Aglubatmany times in themonths that followed. She soon found he was indeed her type, and the pair became inseparable. LaborDay weekend three years later,Cox (who works in oil trading), drove Aglubat to his family’s ranch and proposed with a three- stone, emerald-cut stunner. He also secretly flewher parents in fromMaryland and invited his, too, so they could all celebrate together. Te couple announced their nuptials with invitations by Anne Werme Stationers and selectedCox’s family home in Piney Point for the reception. “We wanted it to be really personal and comfortable,” Aglubat says, “and having it in the backyard where Curtis grew up was just right.” But “yard” is an understatement, especiallywhenitcametimefor themainevent. Te vast space, with its towering trees and resort-chic pool and patio, was transformed into an elegant wedding wonderland—lit to perfection by Fashionable Events. A hexagon- shaped tent from Karl’s Event Rental stood as the focal point, swathed in white draping and tiny lights for a starry-sky effect, and a white dance floor was inscribed with the couple’s navy monogram by Darryl & Co. Guests also lounged on mod white furniture in a smaller tent next to the garden. Te LinenHouse and A Finer Event filled the rest of the space with gold chiavari chairs and small round tables, toppedwith gold and navy damask linens and flickering candles. For the bridal bouquet, florist Johnathan Andrew Sage created a posy of vibrant spring flowers with hydrangeas, orchids and peonies. In a special tribute to Cox’s brother,Ward (who passed away in 2007 at the age of 16), Aglubat attached his photo to her bouquet. Seven bridesmaids carried solid-color flowers, each made of a different bloomfeatured in the bride’s arrangement, which popped against their navy dresses fromNow&Forever Bridal Boutique. Glowing from head-to-toe, Aglubat wore a stylish trumpet-cut Palazzo gown from Casa deNovia, accented by a chic oversized bowtied at the back, and metallic René Caovilla heels with jeweled floral detailing. Her groom wore a traditional two-button black tux with a white vest and bow tie fromAl’s FormalWear. “Iwill always rememberhowcalmmydad seemed as we were just about towalk down the aisle,” Aglubat says. “My eyes just completely filled with tears, knowing that I was going to marry Curtis.”Te couple exchanged custom rings by local designerDannyMushin of DM Diamond Corp. Ceremony: Chapelwood UnitedMethodist Church Invitations, Programs and Matchbooks:AnneWerme Stationers Décor: Darryl&Co. and A Finer Event Linens: The Linen House Flowers: Johnathan AndrewSage Catering: A Fare Extraordinaire Cakes: FrancesWalsh of World Catering Hair and Makeup: Anthony Garcia for Laura Mercier Cosmetics Bridal gown: Palazzo fromCasa deNovia Bridesmaids Dresses: Now&Forever Bridal Boutique Tuxedos: Al’s FormalWear Music: Top Choice Rings: DMDiamond Corp. Te navy and gold color scheme graced everything, even the food, which was catered by A Fare Extraordinaire, naturally. Tink smoked trout served in blue tacos and a navy and white cake with cascades of gold ribbon. “I wanted to bring in some Southern food because my family is from Maryland,” Aglubat says. “I wanted them to have a taste of Texas.”On themenu: fried green tomatoes, apricot-baked brie, shrimp ceviche, pecan- fried chicken and beef churrascaria. Guests grooved to Austin-based band Top Choice after dinner, and many of the men relished in the hand-rolled cigars by Chip Hight, striking a light on the pair’s personalized matchbooks by Anne Werme Stationers. Te bride also created a bar of apothecary jars brimming with candy treats. As the couple departed in a white limousine, they were ready to honeymoon in the place where their story began—Mexico. “It was incredible to see six months of planning come together perfectly on our wedding day,” Aglubat says, “and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful night.” Below, far left: The couple’s five-tiered cake. Clockwise frombelowleft: The newlyweds taking a spin on the dance floor;Texas-themed matchbook favors; the rings; a pool view of the reception; the bride’s tribute to her groom’s late brother. “now i completely understand what brides-to-be are going through! it was incredible to see six months of planning come together perfectly on our wedding day.” s p r i n g / s u m m e r 2 0 1 0 85
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