A Pop of Color Here, a Dash of Greenery There: A Vibrant Wedding Celebration - The Wedding of Gabrielle and Jack Noël

We have featured many beautiful weddings within our magazine, but this wedding is a little more special because it is the wedding of one of our favorite photographers - Gabrielle Cheikh. Gabrielle met her husband, Jack, on Tinder. She says, “We ended up learning that we grew up in the same neighborhood and had probably crossed paths many times in our childhood and just didn’t know it.” After that first date, Jack and Gabrielle knew the rest was history and that a proposal was soon to come. Gabrielle had gone to New York for a show and Jack decided to fly there with Gabrielle’s friend (who happens to be a photographer too) for a surprise proposal. Gabrielle says, “I thought I was going to meet an old friend for dinner that night at a rooftop bar and instead was surprised by him on one knee with the entire restaurant watching us and cheering.”

The Planning

Being a photographer, Gabrielle already had a few ideas for her wedding. She and Jack were planning for a 300 person wedding in October, but the surprises kept coming. Gabrielle says, “We found out that we had a special little person who would be joining our family in September. We quickly rethought our day and what felt truly right for us. The three of us.”

The Dress

Gabrielle had to change her plans for the dress once she found out that she was expecting. Like any bride, she knew that she still wanted that elegant, stunning look. We think it is easy to say that she is one of the most beautiful brides we’ve seen. Gabrielle says, “I wanted to find something that I could easily alter to fit my ever growing bump as well as something that I could pair with my grandmother's belt. I searched and searched until I finally found a simple dress from Nordstrom that I fell in love with.” Gabrielle also added a detachable train with the help of Sarah Knochel of Something Wonderful Alterations and was able to wear her dream dress.

 

The Atmosphere & Venue

Jack and Gabrielle wanted an offbeat, colorful wedding. They were hoping to create a space that would be open and light. Gabrielle adds, “We had in mind a space that was more neutral so that we could really choose our palette and fill it with our own color. What better location than Milktooth in Indiana?” Milktooth offered everything the couple wanted and more from the high-ceilings and live-edge tables to the uniquely patterned wall. Best of all, the owner of Milktooth, Jon Brooks, was able to make some delicious Lebanese food for the wedding.

 

The DÉcor​

One of the best highlights of this wedding is all of the colors. Gabrielle remarks, “We wanted it to be the happiest day. What better way to create that mood than bright colors and textures? We wanted to play off some of the décor that was already at Milktooth as well as make it feel like a whimsical little slice of heaven.” Needless to say, a technicolored atmosphere was created and made for a vibrant design that could make anyone smile. Isibeal Studio designed an endless amount of florals that used every color under the rainbow and the result was nothing short of dazzling.

 

Gaby & Jack from Anna Powell Teeter on Vimeo.

 

 

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