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Amy & Bryce – Wedding Reception at Union StationDallas, Texas

September 20, 2017 Details

Amy & Bryce’s wedding reception at Union Station was stunning with a color palette of light blush pinks, whites, creams, golds and pops of rich blues. It was elegant and regal and oh so perfect for this couple! The moment Amy walked into see her reception space during her private reveal her jaw dropped – her vision truly came to life thanks to Chloe with Stylish Soiree! Not only was this reception gorgeous but it was action packed and full of FUN! As DJ Glenn Roush welcomed the guests and challenged them that this might be the best wedding they have ever attended – he was right! From special dances to some pretty special dance moves this evening was exciting and perfect filled with foam glow sticks and lots of laughter. Thank you so much Amy & Bryce for including us in your special day. Congrats on your wedding and we pray that your life is full, happy and marriage strong!

Thank you to the following vendors who executed this beautiful Dallas Wedding at Union Station:

A Stylish Soiree – Chloe Alday – Planning, Floral & Design

Beauty & The Blush – Rayven – Hair & Makeup

Turquoise Video

Le Force – Lighting

DJ Glenn Roush

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Panini Bakery – Cakes

David’s Bridal – Bridesmaid Attire

Pink Champagne Paper

Union Station – Dallas, Texas – Reception Venue

Amy & Bryce – Wedding Portraits at Holy Trinity Catholic & Union StationDallas, Texas

September 20, 2017 Details

Amy & Bryce gave me SO much time for portraits of the two of them and I had a blast with them! We spent time photographing the couple and their bridesmaids and groomsmen outside of the church and these beautiful wooden arched doorways. It was gorgeous and their friends were a blast as you can see below. Amy’s bridesmaids were stunning in vibrant blue gowns and pale pink and white bouquets! Their bright was the perfect compliment to Amy’s soft and airy wedding gown. Bryce and his men looked dapper in their grey suits with gray ties from Al’s Formal Wear.

After a special reveal at Union Station – Amy was so happy to get a sneak peek at her reception before the guests arrived – we headed outside and strolled around the nearby downtown area for some photos of just the two of them. We played near the fountain, found some art, strolled the city streets and enjoyed a park bench break before it was time to party with their closest friends!

Thank you to all the vendors that made every detail so pretty:

A Stylish Soiree – Chloe Alday – Planning, Floral & Design

Beauty & The Blush – Rayven – Hair & Makeup

Turquoise Video

David’s Bridal – Bridesmaid Attire

Pink Champagne Paper

Holy Trinity Catholic Church – Ceremony Venue

Union Station – Dallas, Texas – Reception Venue

Amy & Bryce – Wedding Ceremony at Holy Trinity Catholic ChurchDallas, Texas

September 19, 2017 Ceremony

Amy & Bryce’s wedding day was full of sweet moments like the one above of her and her Daddy’s first look. I am always smitten with emotion – give me all the feels please!

As we met up at the hotel for preparation Amy and her girl squad looked amazing and her sweet little flower girl just couldn’t get enough camera time – love girls with sass! Amy dressed in her beautiful gown at Holy Trinity Catholic Church surrounded by her bridesmaids before the big reveal with her Daddy. Mom helped Dad get a little closer to his daughter before uncovering his eyes for the big reveal – it was such a sweet and emotion filled moment! During the ceremony Bryce and Amy laughed, smiled and kept stealing glances at one another. As they exited the church as husband & wife and celebrated with their families you could see how happy these two were to be married! Congrats Amy & Bryce!!

Shout out to all the vendors who made this day so perfect:

A Stylish Soiree – Chloe Alday – Planning, Floral & Design

Beauty & The Blush – Rayven – Hair & Makeup

Turquoise Video

David’s Bridal – Bridesmaid Attire

Pink Champagne Paper

Holy Trinity Catholic Church – Ceremony Venue

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 – Wedding Ceremony & PreparationsMarty Leonard Chapel, Fort Worth

May 11, 2017 Uncategorized

Allison & Allen were married at the Marty Leonard Community Chapel in Fort Worth. I loved their modern traditional wedding! Although they had bridesmaids and groomsmen they elected to stand unattended at the altar which really brought the focus onto the two of them and the commitment they were making. Their close friend – and bridesmaid – married them, making the ceremony very unique and tailored to the two of them. My favorite part of the ceremony was during the special music – as Allison’s parents sang a duet her eyes welled up with tears and Allen gently wiped away her tears. It was so beautiful and a perfect representation of his caring heart for his bride.

Thanks to the amazing vendors who made their ceremony so perfect!

Gro Designs – Planning, Design & Floral

The Omni Fort Worth – Preparations Location

Marty Leonard Community Chapel

Beauty & The Blush – Hair & Makeup

Astor & Black – Tuxedo

Wedding Atalier – Bride’s Gown

Lion in the Sun – Paper Products

Serenata Strings – Ceremony Music

Bella Bridesmaid – Bridesmaids Attire

Charissa & Damon – Wedding Ceremony & Reception at City Club Fort Worth

October 31, 2016 Ceremony

Charissa & Damon had a beautiful wedding at City Club of Fort Worth and I am so excited to finally share! These two met over 6 years ago and through their courtship they have enjoyed lots of fun, sporting events and growing together as a team. Now they are on to life’s next adventure – as husband and wife!

We met up with this adorable couple at City Club where they spent their day from getting ready, the ceremony and the reception. Charissa and her girls were glammed by the Beauty and the Blush hair and makeup team. Charissa looked stunning with her classic undo and clean lined ball gown dress. I was completely smitten with the bodice and the ribbon detailing on the bottom. It reminded me of a 50’s starlet on the red carpet! Damon and his guys hung out and helped him keep calm leading up to the ceremony.

After their ceremony we slipped out onto the balcony for some fun night time shots with the city lights behind them before spending the rest of the night on the dance floor! Damon is all smiles when he has his arms wrapped around his wife and it was so sweet watching them together. We had such a great time celebrating with them!

This day was made perfect with a fabulous vendor team:

City Club Fort Worth

Kate Foley Floral

LeForce Entertainment

Sugar Bee Sweets – Cakes

Beauty & The Blush – Hair & Makeup

Paper Planet – Paper Products

Stanley Korshak – Brides Gown

Bella Bridesmaid

Mens Warehouse

Check out some more beautiful moments from this Fort Worth Wedding in their slideshow highlight!

Lightly Photography 2016

Courtney & Miles – Wedding Couples PortraitsFirst United Methodist Church

June 23, 2016 Romantics

Courtney & Miles are so dreamy. I mean, look at them! I wish I had hours to photograph these two alone but sometimes we make due with the 10-15 minutes we have. I loved every moment I did have with them and am so happy that they found each other. They have a deep love and it was truly a pleasure to capture that for them. Congrats you two! You are going to have a fabulous life together!

Sarabeth Events

A Stylish Soiree – Floral

Turquoise Video

Beauty & the Blush – Hair & Makeup

First United Methodist Church – Fort Worth

Fort Worth Club

Joseph A Banks – Mens Attire

Stardust Bridal – Brides Gown

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 – Getting Ready & Ceremony at Dallas Private Ranch

July 23, 2015 Ceremony

After a kiss to seal their marriage Craig and Bree were all smiles as the turned to their family and friends. Those infectious smiles made it easy and fun to photograph these two. As the couple arrived at the family ranch a few hours before the I Do’s they prepped is separate homes on site. Bree was stunning in her Pronovias gown with a lace caplet that made her look. I love a girl that knows what she likes and Bree knows. She wanted some type of sleeves and by adding this little lace bolero she achieved exactly what she wanted. It was sophisticated with her high top knot style bun and a the textured mermaid skirt. Her ladies shined in dresses from Nordstrom. The guys went classic and relaxed in gray suiting with suspenders and no jackets to keep cool on this hot summer day. Craig’s jacket however pulled his look tighter and made him a polished groom.

As guests arrived they were greeted by the family dog complete with a flower wreath of baby’s breath. I love that they turned everything around and kicked off the day with a cocktail hour. So guests enjoyed the shade, cold drinks and light snacks before the wedding. During the ceremony as the sun began to set vows were said and this to were married! Lots of laughs, big smiles, and sweet moments. Check back tomorrow for their energy filled party and of course thank you to the following vendor team who made this day such a sucess!

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