Lauren Lyngstad & Tanner Wells
October 28, 2023
Before Lauren Lyngstad and Tanner Wells officially met, a mutual pal spent months trying to set the two up. Only after the friend had taken Tanner to a cycling class led by Lauren (coincidentally, on Valentine’s Day) did the ball begin rolling. After a year of dating, the two set out to plan their wedding in a mere four months. Inspired by European charm, practicality, and a desire to host their guests in Dallas proper, the couple took a risk and agreed to be Hotel Swexan’s first wedding. “Who’s crazy enough to plan a wedding [at a venue] two months after [it] opens? I guess we are,” says Lauren. The risk paid off, with the couple hosting the vibrant yet classic affair of their dreams. —Megan Wilhelm
Balancing Act
Contrasting the bursts of color in Lauren and Tanner’s florals were classic gold, black, and white table settings. “We picked china that had those small gold features in it to incorporate European royal flair and bring in that black-tie appeal to the rest of the event,” says planner Leslie Ochs.
You’re a Gem
Though she had no formal bridal party, Lauren asked some of her closet friends to rock their favorite jewel tones for post-getting-ready photos.
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