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Patti & Jerry – Abilene Country Club WeddingAbilene, Texas

February 3, 2017 Ceremony

Patti & Gerry’s wedding weekend was adorable and filled with family! These two love to laugh and their families are very important to them. For this wedding we focused on their gorgeous granddaughters and handsome grandsons who played “bridal party”. Definitely the most adorable bridal party I have ever photographed.

When together you can just see how much Patti & Gerry enjoy living life together. Patti is a stylish woman with a boisterous sprit and a love for parties! For their wedding celebration she along with the help of her God Daughter – Caroline – planned a weekend full of laughter, beautiful floral and lots of fun. I adored the lush winter color palette in reds, pinks and greenery. Patti’s Monique Lhuillier gown was dreamy with lightly dusted crystals and a flowing skirt. Gerry is planning their future trips and adventures with an RV lifestyle so for his grooms cake Creme de la Creme created a cool RV replica complete with mini Patti & Gerry’s!

So thankful I was able to get to know these families and be a part of their celebration!

Shout out to all the vendors who made the wedding weekend so beautiful and some (like me) made the drive from Dallas Fort Worth to Abilene to make everything perfect for Patti & Gerry:

Abilene Country Club

Creme de la Creme Cake

Branching Out Events

Beyond Lighting

Brooks Brothers – Menswear

Neiman Marcus – Patti’s Gown

Sayles Landmark Guest House – Getting Ready Location

Church of the Heavenly Rest

Caroline & Taylor – Wedding Reception at Fort Worth Clubwith Tami Winn Events

May 6, 2016 Details

Such a perfect day. It really was, I could totally go back right now and relive it. Caroline & Taylor had a smashingly good reception designed and planned by Tami Winn. Every detail was perfect and the gold and white dance floor with a the floral halo above was the centerpiece of this party. It was the place to be all night as the dance floor was packed all night! These two were never far apart, always within arms reach of each other when visiting with friends or shaking it under the band lights.

Guests enjoyed delicious food with late night snacks that even included whataburger taquitos! Caroline had a fabulous martini bar and Taylor had a brewery bar that featured some of his favorite beers! The customization of this wedding brought in so much of their personalities! Best part of the night though was every time I caught Taylor just grinning at his bride. He looked at her with complete adoration and I know that he is forever devoted to her. I think both of them have so much to offer an both of them have won by gaining a partner that is more than they could have hoped for.

Thanks you two for allowing me to get to know you, your amazing friends and loving families. I will never forget this day and I will always #wannabeaspalla !

If you love this wedding and all the personalization and lovely details it is because of this amazing vendor team:

Tami Winn Events – Planning, Design & Floral

Turquoise Video

Forte Strings – Cocktail Music

Professor D – Band

Stage works – Floral Halo Structure

DFW Dance floors – Gold & White Dance Floor

Bella Accento – Rentals

Beyond Lighting

DubSmash Booth – Leforce Entertainment

My Vintage Limo

Adina Wright – Make Up

Salvador Salon – Hair

Silver West – Transportation

Warren Barron – Brides Dress

JOS. A Banks – Menswear

Bella Bridesmaid

Paper Planet – Paper

Laura & Greg – Wedding Reception at Fort Worth Club

November 9, 2015 Details

Fort Worth Club is always a favorite of mine, it is so elegant and timeless and it was the perfect place for this classic couple to share their wedding with family and friends. After a sweet ceremony at Broadway Baptist Church it was time to open up a night of celebration with a first dance. As these two danced all eyes were on them – they were so cute, just looking at one another and smiling as Greg twirled and spun Laura as the danced as husband and wife for the first time. The ballroom looked fabulous with design help from planner Deanie Michelle and florist Deitra with Lush Couture. Loved the neutral palette though out the room except for the fun pop of pink on the head table. It made the grande table even more of a statement drawing your eyes to all the textured pink floral. In the Terrace lounge furniture framed their cake display by Creme de la Creme & The Fort Worth Club. Once dinner came to an end Laura shared a dance with her Daddy and Greg danced with his Mommy and his Grandma. I loved this lady, she reminded me SO much of my own Grandmother and she just doted on her grandson, the groom. You could see how full of joy she was to see him married and to be made special on his day. As the dance floor was opened Grandma didn’t take a seat but instead stayed on the floor dancing and laughing with Laura and other friends and family. It really warmed my heart watching her all night. Laura and Greg were ultimate cuties – I can’t even count how many photos I have of them kissing, scrunching up their faces all close together and generally being amazing as they danced. The band pulled the couple on to the stage as the night came to a close to help with a song before the departure in the lobby. Thank you guys for allowing us to be with you. Watching you families and friends – I could see how much they loved both of you and the joy it brought all of them to see you married. It did the same for me, you two are pretty fabulous AND as I said Greg – you win an AWESOME GROOM award for being so dang cool. 🙂 Laura and her Mom pulled together a pretty amazing team of vendors, thanks to everyone of you for making this day so fun and beautiful!

Deanie Michelle Events

Fort Worth Club

Turquoise Video

BA Beauty

The Styling Stewardess

Lush Couture Floral

Creme de la Creme Bakery

Beyond – Lighting

Time Machine Band

Premier Transportation

Blue Diamond Limousine

DFW Dance Floors

BBJ Linens

Bella Acento – Rentals

Suite 206 – Rentals

Schakolad Chocolate Factory

Paper Planet

Stardust Celebrations

For more emotion filled moments check out Laura & Greg’s highlight slideshow:

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Clare & Blaine – Wedding Reception at The Four Seasons Resort Ballroom

July 13, 2015 Details

One of my favorite moments from this wedding was watching as Clare’s two sisters gave their toast. I remember well as Clare was toasting her sister at her wedding a few years ago so it was beautiful to see her on the receiving end. Tears were shed but at the end everyone laughed and they moved this wedding reception into party mode!

The ballroom looked stunning in coral peach tones with gold accents. The tables were arranged in a family style atmosphere with long rectangular tables. Everything sparkled! As the night went on the dance floor stayed packed, everyone had fun and it was over all too soon! As the evening wound down Clare & Blaine shared a private last dance before exiting to a confetti explosion! Congrats you two!

This Dallas wedding reception was beautiful thanks to the following vendor team:

Tami Winn Events – Planning, Design & Floral

The Cake Guys

Dallas String Quartet

Beyond Lighting

Posh Couture Rentals

Fresh Spin Entertainment

Romantic Remembrances

Warren Barron Dallas – Brides Dress

Nordstroms – Bridesmaids Attire

Men’s Warehouse

Kaylie Biggs – Hair & Make Up

Lynn Films – Video

Want to see more fabulous moments from this day? Check out their photo highlight reel:

Chelsea & Spencer – Wedding Reception at the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum

June 25, 2015 Details

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Chelsea & Spencer hosted their reception at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth. We always love working there as the galleries are a super special treat to be able to photograph in. The couple walked the catwalk and down the grand stairs to the great hall at the Modern to kick off their reception with their first dance. The museum looked perfect with the soft pinks, whites and golds and I just loved the unique head table installation. After dinner and parent dances the band’s horn section led back into the cafe for a night of dancing and fun. Chelsea and Spencer spent much of the evening chatting up their guest, giving lots of hugs and never to far from each others sides. Congratulations you two! It was an amazing night and I am so happy we were able to be with you!
This was one beautiful wedding made possible by the following team of vendors:

Tami Winn Events

The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth

Creme de la Creme Cakes

De Ma Fille Bridal Salon – Bride & Bridesmaids Attire

Jos A Banks – Mens Wear

Paper Planet – Paper Products

Elle Films

Serenata Strings – Cocktail Music

Flock Together Photo Booth

Posh Couture Rentals

Stageworks

Suite 206 – Rentals

Beyond Lighting

Super Frog

Inside Out Band – Absolute Entertainment

Lip Service Makeup

Jennifer Florey – Hair

Want more? Check out the highlight slide show for this fab Fort Worth Modern Wedding:

Kelly & Gerry – Wedding Reception at Amon G Carter Stadium at TCU – Champions Club

March 31, 2015 Moments

We were so excited to photograph Kelly & Gerry’s wedding reception at the Amon G. Carter Football Stadium at TCU. The Champions Club in the stadium is a unique place to hold a wedding reception, overlooking the field, it is the most perfect spot for a super frog super fan wedding! Tami Winn transformed the space into an elegant atmosphere for this purple wedding. From the moment the bride and groom descended the stair case the party was on! Gerry’s playful spirit was showcased on the dance floor as he got silly as he danced with his bride but he also showed off his soft side as he held his new wife tight. Kelly is really a stunning woman and I loved watching her sweet smiles in her husbands arms. After some formal dances, welcomes and some delicious dinner by Bonnell’s it was time to PARTY! This couple rarely left the dance floor and was up on the stage singing and dancing almost as much as the band! It was truly a night to remember.

Adding an element that is totally unique to this venue we had the opportunity to head out into the stands to get some photos with the stadium in the background. Completely priceless! As the night came to a close after celebrating with Super Frog, some yummy cake and a whole lot of dancing this couple was sent off with sparklers to their honeymoon. Congrats Kelly & Gerry! I loved getting to know you and your families, I know you have great things ahead of you!

The Champion’s Club was transformed by a top notch team of vendors lead by planner and designer Tami Winn. We could not have taken such beautiful photographs with out these vendors! Thanks to:

Tami Winn Events

Amon G Carter Stadium at Texas Christian University – Champions Club

Turquoise Video Productions

Bonnell’s – Catering

Creme de la Creme – Cake

Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Band

Beyond – Lighting

Stage Works – Custom Builds

M&M Special Events – Rentals

My Vintage Limo

Stellar Ice Sculptures

Halo Brides

Neiman Marcus – Brides Gown

Bella Bridesmaid – Bridesmaids Attire

Mens Warehouse – Groom & Groomsmen Attire

Scroll on to see details galore and some of my favorite moments from Kelly & Gerry’s Fort Worth Wedding Reception. Still thirsty for more? Push play and check out their highlight slideshow:

Ali & Brent – Wedding at Robert Carr Chapel TCU

August 28, 2014 First Look

Ali and Brent are married! We had a blast with them on Aug 16th for their wedding and reception. These two met when they were just kids really and began dating in High School. After 8 years together they are finally husband and wife! We started their day at Fort Worth Club for preparations and their first look in the Terrace. These two just lit up as they saw each other for the first time and I could see the nerves melt off their faces. After some time to chat we were able to photograph them in the club and with their reception decor – a rare treat as so few couples are ever in their space before their guests. The design and floral by Tami Winn Events made for a very romantic backdrop to an already beautiful couple. Then as the clouds decided to let down little rain we were off to Robert Carr Chapel at the Texas Christian University campus. With umbrella’s in hand we dodged the weather and took it as good luck before these two said their vows. By the end of the i do’s the rain had passed and their marriage had begun. Congrats you two! Can’t wait to share more of your day and party tomorrow!

-Tracy

Big shout out to the vendor team who made their day a success:

Tami Winn Events

Fort Worth Club

Robert Carr Chapel, TCU

Lynn Films

Renn Traylor Hair

Lip Service Makeup Artistry – Jennifer Trotter

Bliss Bridal – Bride and Bridesmaids attire

Celebration Event Rentals

Suite 206 Event Rentals

Beyond – Lighting