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Amy – Bridal Portrait at Union StationDallas, Texas

September 19, 2017 Bridal Portraits

Amy was a stunning bride! I loved her airy and soft skirted gown with corseted detailing on the top. Amy and Bryce’s wedding will be hitting the blog this week but as I put the finishing touches on her wedding images I had to share these gorgeous bridals. Amy looked amazing thanks to Rayven with Beauty and the Blush – she always does such a beautiful job on hair and makeup for my clients. One of my faves! Amy’s cascading bouquet by A Stylish Soiree with greenery and some loose leaves and textured floral perfectly accented the shape and feel of her gown. We photographed her bridals at Union Station – the location of her wedding reception and I just adore this outdoor terrace area there. It is so pretty!

Check back later this week for more from Amy’s wedding!

-Tracy

Allison & Allen – Wedding Reception at The Modern Art MuseumFort Worth, Texas

May 11, 2017 Details

Allison & Allen had a fabulous party to celebrate their marriage at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth. This NYC couple was surrounded by friends and family as they danced and partied the night away. Having a fab time was super important to them – they actually flew in a DJ from Israel that they had seen at a friends wedding. His European style of mixing kept the dance floor packed all night long! The Modern was beautiful in elegant tulips in purples and whites with clean lined acrylic accents on the head table. Gro Designs always surprises me with their decor and ideas from flowers to linens.

My favorite moment of the reception is above. They spent the night dancing with friends but this quiet moment on the dance floor was perfection. Amidst the crowd they just melt into each other – So much love and respect for one another.

Huge shout out to all the vendors who made this Fort Worth wedding reception a hit!

Gro Designs – Planning, Design & Floral

The Modern Art Museum – Fort Worth

Creme de la Creme Cakes

DJ OFIR AFUTA of I Do Music from Israel

David Carr – Saxaphonist

Code Blue Entertainment

Mir Mir Photo Booth

Beauty & The Blush – Hair & Makeup

Astor & Black – Tuxedo

Wedding Atalier – Bride’s Gown

Lion in the Sun – Paper Products

AJL Transportation

Bella Bridesmaid – Bridesmaids Attire

Allison & Allen – First Look and Romantic PortraitsOmni Hotel & Marty Leonard Chapel

May 11, 2017 First Look

Allison and Allen chose to see each other before their ceremony at Marty Leonard Chapel. Allen awaited to turn and see his bride at The Omni Hotel in Fort Worth. As he finally turned and saw Allison in her classically tailored and sleek gown you could see they were both so happy to be together. They decided to read the letters they had written one another for the wedding day together before taking some romantic portraits on site and at the chapel.

Thank you to the following vendor team:

Gro Designs – Planning, Design & Floral

The Omni Fort Worth

Marty Leonard Community Chapel

Beauty & The Blush – Hair & Makeup

Astor & Black – Tuxedo

Wedding Atalier – Bride’s Gown

Courtney & Miles – Wedding Reception at Fort Worth ClubFort Worth, Texas

June 23, 2016 Details

Look at all that joy! Courtney & Miles are so happy in each others arms and as they danced the night away at their Fort Worth Club wedding reception they were rarely more than arms length apart. This photo shows you why – they are drawn to each other and so enjoy just being with each other.

The club was beautiful in all white floral by Stylish Soiree – so much attention to every detail was taken to really make the room feel lush and full. Fun sayings on custom coasters and late night snacks like fresh donut holes made the night feel special. So many pretty things – not to mention the pretty people (inside and out!) that we were celebrating.

The Downtown Fever Band kept the floor packed, interacted with the crowd and even pulled the couple up onto the stage! It was such an energy filled night!

Thanks to all the vendors who made this day so flawless for Courtney & Miles:

Sarabeth Events

A Stylish Soiree – Floral

Downtown Fever Band

Turquoise Video

Fort Worth Club – Venue, Catering & Cakes

Blush Paperie

Beauty & the Blush – Hair & Makeup

Fort Worth Club

Bella Bridesmaid

Joseph A Banks – Mens Attire

Stardust Bridal – Brides Gown

Blue Diamond Limo

It’s Your Night – Lighting

This day has SOOOO many perfect moments – to see more than I could possibly fit on a blog watch their wedding highlight slideshow:

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Courtney & Miles – Wedding Ceremony at First United Methodist ChurchFort Worth, Texas

June 22, 2016 Ceremony

What an amazing and serene moment – these two were just so calm and cool as they embraced after their wedding. Big smiles were also had but this quiet little moment between them just grabbed me. Cortney & Miles are two of the nicest people – I mean this girl holds open doors for her wedding vendors and thanks us for being at her wedding! Sweet and silly girl – I could not have been happier to be with you and couldn’t have imagined spending this day any other way!

We started their day at Fort Worth Club for preparations before heading to First United Methodist Church in downtown Fort Worth. The church as deep meaning to the couple as Miles’ Mother is actually one of the on staff pastors. She was smart though and played Mom of the Groom all day and left the marrying to her fellow pastors – she knew she would be a weeping mess if she had to marry them and I understand – that would be so hard! We took advantage of the lovely courtyard at the church for pre-ceremony portraits of the family and bridesmaids and groomsmen before it was time to get married!

All the pretty was made at this wedding by one fabulously pulled together team! Big shout out to each and every one of them:

Sarabeth Events

A Stylish Soiree – Floral

Turquoise Video

Blush Paperie

Beauty & the Blush – Hair & Makeup

Fort Worth Club

Bella Bridesmaid

Joseph A Banks – Mens Attire

Stardust Bridal – Brides Gown

Can’t wait to share more of this beautiful Fort Worth wedding later this week!

-Tracy

Bree & Craig – Private Dallas Ranch Wedding Reception

July 24, 2015 Details

Can’t think of a better end to a day then this. A final goodbye amidst sparklers and fireworks!

The reception space at Bree’s family ranch was housed in a tent filled with rustic meets chic decor. The beautiful barn tables were dressed up in whites, silver and touches of gray, greens and lavenders. The family style atmosphere set the tone for a fun filled night. As limelight took the stage and Bree & Craig were announced the party was on! This couple never strayed far from the dance floor or each other. After dinner it was time for cake and there was a little special detail on the back of the cake just for Craig – his Jersey number on a tiny little football! Super cute and very thoughtful of Bree. As the night progressed it was time for wedding dress #2! I am not always a fan of second dresses but this one – let me say was pretty awesome. The slinky beaded gown was easy to dance in and had perfect little princess cap sleeves. As the night came to close the couple took the stage for their last dance along side the band before being led off to their honeymoon by the horn section.

It was a fabulous night and we had the best time celebrating with them. Bree made us feel like family and I am just thrilled for these two and the life they have ahead of them. Congratulations you two!

Do you love all the pretty you see? It wouldn’t have been possible with out the line up of vendors the bride pulled together:

A Stylish Soiree

Turquoise Video Productions Associate Team

Gown by Pronovias

Nordstrom – Bridesmaids Attire

Savor Gastropub – Cakes

Limelight Band

Gils Catering

Beauty & The Blush – Hair & Makeup

M&M Event Rentals – Tenting

Suite 206 – Rentals

Leeson Images – Paper Products

Want more? Of course you do! Check out their photo highlight reel to see more moments from Bree & Craig’s Dallas private residence wedding:

Bree & Craig – First Look and Romantic Portraits at Dallas Private Ranch

July 22, 2015 First Look

This post is all about the couple! I am kicking off Bree & Craig’s big wedding reveal with all of their romantic portraits and their first look from their private residence ranch wedding outside of Dallas. After a day of prep and a little side of nerves this couple FINALLY got to see each other. I love this couple because they are raw and honest and pretty amazingly in love. We hopped on the old golf cart and headed out into the pasture for some photos with hay bales and the spot where he proposed. At sunset the light glowing behind the trees near Bree’s family pond was pretty much the most perfect thing ever! I am so glad, due to the first look earlier in the day, we had time to focus on some killer photos when that sun hit the sweet spot. Scroll on to see some pretty hot pics with a side of silly thrown in. Enjoy!

Huge thank you to A Stylish Soiree for making this wedding so much fun and beautiful to boot!

-Tracy

Abby & Jeff – Wedding Reception at The Modern, Fort Worth

April 18, 2014 Moments

Abby & Jeff had a fabulous reception at The Modern after their Robert Carr Chapel Wedding Ceremony. Upon arrival and after a short introduction and dinner I stole these two away for photos in the galleries and outdoors with the building as a beautiful night time backdrop. The opportunity to photograph a couple with amazing architecture and artwork is one of my favorite parts of this unique reception venue. After dinner in the Grand Hall the party moved to the cafe where IDT Band was set up to fill the night with music! The floor was full and everyone, including me, had a great time. Congrats you two on your marriage and I know there are great things in your future!

Abby & Jeff’s Fort Worth wedding reception was pulled together by the following vendors:

A Stylish Soiree – Planning and Flowers

Warren Barron – Brides Gown

Beauty and the Blush – Rayven, Hair and Makeup

Jenny Yoo – Bridesmaids Dresses

Love Notes – Wedding Officiant

Turquoise Video

The Modern – Catering and Grooms Dessert Milkshakes

Sugar Bee Sweets – Brides Cake

IDT Band

Blue Diamond Limos

Stamped Paper Co – Stationary

It’s Your Night Entertainment – Lighting

Celebrations Event Rentals

BBJ Linens

La Tavola Linens

Want more? Check out their highlight slide show with some more of my favorite wedding day moments:

Abby & Jeff – Wedding at Robert Carr Chapel

April 17, 2014 Ceremony

Abby & Jeff are married! They wed on 4.5.2014 with their ceremony at Robert Carr Chapel and reception following at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. We met up the couple before for getting ready photos. Abby and her ladies were pampered at The Omni and had their hair and makeup done by Beauty and the Blush. They had fun listening to tunes, singing along, telling stories and laughing at some bachelorette party gifts. The boys were just as lively and Jeff and his manly men donned their vests (with no shirts) for some silly group photos. I love some guys with a sense of humor! For this couple’s first look they saw one another as bride and groom for the first time in the chapel at TCU. Their pup Bentley joined them for a few “family” pics before they said their I Do’s. This couple is incredibly sweet and are just totally fun to work with. I had a great day with them and can’t wait to share their reception at one of my favorite reception spaces, The Modern!

Thanks to all the vendors who helped make their wedding day dreams come true.

A Stylish Soiree – Planning and Flowers

Warren Barron – Brides Gown

Beauty and the Blush – Rayven, Hair and Makeup

Jenny Yoo – Bridesmaids Dresses

Love Notes – Wedding Officiant

Turquoise Video

The Modern – Catering and Grooms Dessert Milkshakes

Sugar Bee Sweets – Brides Cake

IDT Band

Blue Diamond Limos

Stamped Paper Co – Stationary

Abby – Bridal Portraits at The Crescent Hotel, Dallas

April 8, 2014 Bridal Portraits

Abby is married so I can share today! I loved her session and I have been on the edge of my seat to share these for weeks! The Crescent Hotel in Dallas was the perfect location for her bridal portraits, the right mix of classic vintage meets modern contemporary perfectly paralleled her look. Her dress, in a two tone of white lace over nude with one shoulder is fabulous and different. The train is an angled short design that adds structure to this form fitting dress found at Warren Barron in Dallas. Abby looked stunning and her look was perfected by Rayven with Beauty and the Blush. Her bouquet was provided by A Stylish Soiree. Her wedding was so much fun and I look forward to sharing it soon!

-Tracy

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