Jennifer and Perry are getting hitched this coming fall at St Patricks Cathedral in downtown Fort Worth.  We completely hit it off when we met the first time so I was looking forward to hanging out with them at their Engagement.  When Perry walked up he greeted me with a big hug, yep, I like this guy.  I love groom’s that are excited about their wedding, their wife to be and photography!  I also adore that this couple went outside the box, they selected Chandor Gardens for their session.  A definite favorite of mine for bridal portraits but they are my first clients to ever choose it for engagements!  It is an awesome location for any type of photography.  We enjoyed the gardens before heading to a few other spots I like in Weatherford and then got their fur children involved (they have 3 precious doggies).  It was perfect and we finished up right as some storm clouds were rolling in!  Thanks guys for hanging out with me, see you soon!

Enjoy some more favorites from their Weatherford Engagement photos in their slideshow:

Rebecca and Jason are a match in every way.  Jason’s sense of humor definitely caught Rebecca’s attention and I can see why.  Together these two are not stop laughs and smiles.  The ability to laugh together is necessary in a marriage and since they have that in spades I think they could overcome a lot of hard times and really enjoy the good.  For their session we strolled the Botanic Gardens of Fort Worth before hitting up downtown near Sundance Square, the site of their first date.  Jason kept her busy from dinner at La Cantina Laredo, ice cream and a comedy show that evening and I don’t think they have ever stopped.  I can’t wait for their fall wedding ceremony and reception at City Club of Fort Worth!

Here are some more faves of mine from their Fort Worth Engagement Session Highlights reel:

OH my goodness.  I am SOOOOOO in love with this couple and their session.  I had a blast running around Dallas with them and didn’t want the session to end, unfortunately it had to as they were prepping to jet off to Mexico the next morning for a friends wedding.  These two have a great story, they met playing sand volleyball!  Don’t you love that?  I do so we met up at a bar that hosts sand volleyball games every week and where they often play for some fun photos showing off one of their passions.  I loved their “POOK” balls (so named as Jarred took up jokingly calling Kristy Pookie when they started dating.)  Then we headed off for some nature and white rock lake then some glamour in down town Dallas.  We hit up some of my favorites in the arts district near Winspear Opera House and Nasher Sculpture Center before ending with the Skyline at dusk.  All in all an awesome session and I am stoked for their October wedding!

-Tracy Autem

After Vanita and Darren’s touching ceremony it was time to celebrate!  We took advantage of the golden sunset light in the garden while their guests enjoyed cocktail hour before entering the reception.  The evening was filled with heart warming toasts and sweet moments.  These two families have truly joined together and it was apparent through out the night as the couples parents hugged and laughed and really connected.  It was beautiful.  Here is a glimpse of their entire wedding day in their highlight slideshow:

Tami Winn Events

Stonegate Mansion

Creme de la Creme Cakes

LeForce Entertainment

Lanny’s Alta Cocina – Groom’s dessert table

Marci Colland – Make Up

Vanita and Darren are completely perfect for one another and it was such a privilege to photograph their wedding day.  They live in New York but chose to celebrate their wedding here, in Fort Worth, Texas, where Darren’s family resides so that his grandmother who is near and dear to their hearts could attend.  I love when couples care so much about the connection of family that they plan their events around it.  We met up at Stonegate Mansion for their indoor wedding and reception designed and planned by Tami Winn Events.  The ballroom with its soaring windows brings the outside in and was the perfect backdrop for their vows.  The bright peacock jewel toned hues of the bridesmaids Indian attire and Vanita’s elegant gold, cream and red sari were breathtaking in the space.  Darren and his gentlemen wore traditional suiting with Indian scarves.  I loved that they had their pastor from their home church in New York come down to officiate the ceremony, it was so personal.

Thanks to all the Vendors that helped make Vanita & Darren’s wedding happen!

Tami Winn Events

Stonegate Mansion

Creme de la Creme Cakes

LeForce Entertainment

Lanny’s Alta Cocina – Groom’s dessert table

Marci Colland – Make Up