Reid and Mitch’s wedding weekend kicked off in true Fort Worth style.

The rehearsal dinner at the stunning Hotel Drover set the tone with warm, rustic details and that signature Western elegance the Drover does so well. It was intimate, relaxed, and centered on the people who have supported them from the beginning.

But the celebration didn’t stop there.

Guests made their way to the iconic Side Saddle Saloon in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards for a high-energy welcome party that felt unmistakably Texas. Boots on the dance floor. Drinks in hand. Laughter echoing through the saloon.

This is why we love covering rehearsal dinners and welcome parties.

The wedding day is beautiful and meaningful. But the night before? That’s where guests connect, travel stories are shared, and the anticipation builds. It’s relaxed. It’s real. And it often becomes one of the most memorable parts of the entire weekend.

Amanda documented both the heartfelt moments at dinner and the lively energy of the Stockyards celebration — preserving the full story of Reid and Mitch’s wedding weekend from the very beginning.

Because when you choose weekend coverage, you don’t just remember the ceremony.

You remember the experience.

Captured by Amanda Lloyd