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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

Published – Alex & Andrew’s Wedding in Brides of North Texas Magazine

February 26, 2015 Publications

This couple was one of my FAVES this last year and I am so thrilled to see their wedding featured in the current issue of Brides of North Texas Magazine. If you can’t get enough of this adorable pair you can see more images from their Fort Worth wedding here:

Ceremony at St Patricks Cathedral in downtown Fort Worth

Reception at City Club of Fort Worth

Bridal Portraits at Chandor Gardens

Alex & Andrew Wedding Reception at City Club Fort Worth

July 2, 2014 Moments

After their St. Patricks Cathedral wedding ceremony the sweetness continued on to the reception at City Club of Fort Worth. With some fun urban shots of the couple and their party before heading to the party – I had TOO much fun at this wedding. I wish I had an hour to run around town at every wedding, it has made me fall in love with my Catholic long day weddings and the ache in my feet the next day is so very worth it! Their night was filled with lots of squeezes, kisses, crinkled up noses and dancing! Before heading out for their exit Alex slipped into a little cocktail dress to end the night in total comfort.

Thanks to the vendors who made Alex & Andrew’s Fort Worth wedding such a smashing success!

Bliss Bridal

Turquoise Video

Lip Service Make Up Artistry – Jennifer Trotter

Renn Does Hair

William Ryan – It’s Your Night Entertainment

Blossoms on the Bricks

Paper Planet

City Club of Fort Worth

Creme de la Creme Cakes

Mens Wearhouse

Alex & Andrew – Wedding at St Patricks Cathedral Fort Worth

July 1, 2014 Ceremony

Alex and Andrew are absolutely darling and I am so excited to finally share their wedding! They were hitched just before I headed out of town for vacation so the anticipation to share these has been building! They had an afternoon wedding at St Patrick’s Cathedral in downtown Fort Worth allowing me lots of time for photos between their ceremony and reception. With their laid back style we headed over to one of my favorite portrait locations – Van Zandt Cottage. I have never had the chance to take a bride and groom there before an fit was heaven – so glad we had the extra time to create some beautifully romantic images. These two had an emotion filled day and their cuteness level is definitely an 11! From passed notes around doors, unseen to stolen kisses at the altar I just swooned from start to finish.

Thanks to the wedding vendor team for helping make this day so phenominial!

Bliss Bridal

Turquoise Video

Lip Service Make Up Artistry – Jennifer Trotter

Renn Does Hair

William Ryan – It’s Your Night Entertainment

Blossoms on the Bricks

Paper Planet

City Club of Fort Worth

Creme de la Creme Cakes

Mens Wearhouse

Check back later for more of their Fort Worth wedding reception!

Travis & Richelle – Romantic Portraits and Wedding Reception at Bass Hall in Fort Worth

August 29, 2013 Moments

After a pretty awesome start to the day we decided to keep it up and start the party! Before entering their reception at McDavid Studio in Bass Hall we took a few moments alone for portraits of Richelle and Travis at Bass Hall overlooking sundance square and the old church. Then it was time to PARTY! They did it right all night with amazing food, great tunes and a full dance floor. We had so much fun with them it came to an end all to soon! Read on for more of their spectacular day!

Huge Thank you to the following vendors for making their wedding day complete!

Tami Winn Events- Jamie – Planning and Coordination

Bass Hall – McDavid Studio

LeFleur Couture – Floral

Creme de la Creme Cake Company

Glenn Roush Entertainment

Lulu’s Bridal Boutique- Bridal Gown

Weddington Way- Bridesmaid’s Dresses

City Club- Catering

Halo Brides- Hair and Make Up

Want more? Watch their highlights slideshow for more sweet moments and beautiful imagery!

Richelle and Travis had a choreographed first dance so we had to get a little practice in at the Grand Hall to make sure they could do all their tricks in their wedding attire.

I think Richelle may have hit Travis in the face, just maybe. 🙂

They did it! Lift and all it was a priceless first dance and performed well!

A touching welcome and toast from Dad.

Cake cutting and feeding got a little crazy.

Anniversary dances are always so cool when the couple that has been married the longest is your grandparents. So sweet and she gave Grandma her bouquet.

Now normally phones are no no’s on your wedding day BUT you have to get in a call to the Grandma that couldn’t make it! Here Richelle is telling her Oma how perfect everything is, it was the most adorable moment.

Late night snacks anyone? Catering by the always yummy City Club.

After their exit they hopped into their carriage and then tossed the bouquet…..to her youngest, baby sister. Let’s hope she waits a LOOOOOONG time to get married!

Natalie & Ryan {Published} Vows that Wow in Brides of North Texas Magazine

February 10, 2012 Publications

Thank you Brides of North Texas Magazine for selecting this beautiful wedding for your Vows that Wow. Natalie and Ryan’s wedding was truly beautiful and to see more images check out their wedding and engagement blog posts.

Courtney & Jake {Married at Broadway Baptist & City Club} Fort Worth Wedding

January 30, 2012 Moments

Courtney and Jake were married a few weeks ago at Broadway Baptist with a reception to follow at City Club of Fort Worth. Their bridal party was made up of their closest friends and some of the most adorable kids I have ever had at a wedding. Their ceremony was truly touching and I adored that as he gave her away Cortney’s Dad was wiping tears from his eyes. During the ceremony I had the best view in the balcony to see Jake’s face as he vowed to his bride and the stolen glances at each other during the lighting of the unity candle. When couples are recessing out of the church so often they are overwhelmed and looking out, seeing all the guests BUT Courtney and Jake kept looking at each other as they left the altar behind them. I LOVE THAT! It speaks so much to their love for one another. Fireworks have a special meaning to them so we did a getaway with sparklers at the church before heading over to the reception. The reception was filled with heart felt toasts, good company, delicious treats and good tunes from DJ William Ryan. It was such a special night and we SO enjoyed being there to photograph it!

Courtney & Jake’s amazing vendor team:

Blooms Forever

LuLu’s Bridal Salon – Bride and Maids Attire

William Ryan with It’s Your Night DJ

The Cake Guys

Capturing Moments Video – Summer Satterfield

Uptown Popcorn – Favors

Pinkberry – Specialty Dessert

Ducky Bob’s – Rentals

Halo Salon – Brides Hair and Make Up

Brides of North Texas {Wedding Announcement} Jadrien & McCall’s TCU wedding

August 17, 2011 Publications

Jadrien McCall Grimes Announcement

Jadrien and McCall’s TCU Purple wedding was announced in the most recent issue, Fall/Winter 2011, of Brides of North Texas Magazine. We are always so excited to read the stories of our couples in print along with the photos from their wedding. If you are interested in having your wedding in the next issue see how on the Brides of North Texas Website.

Kirsten & Ryan {Engaged} Hay Field, laundromat and urban locales

July 5, 2011 Engagement

FUN. I know I overuse that word but it is the best word I can possibly think of to describe this couple. They are going to have one amazing life together filled with laughter because both Kirsten and Ryan have fabulously silly personalities that make me bubble up with excitement. When I met Kirsten after they booked me (yep, they booked on the phone after being told they had to have me so we never met until a few weeks before their engagement session) I knew her wedding is one that I will be exhausted after for all the right reasons. They are getting married next June at City Club Fort Worth and will be utilizing both the Oak Room (ceremony) and the Ballroom (for their all night killer party!) We met up on a morning when the temperatures are significantly cooler this time of year and explored some locales not far from my home. Kirsten and Ryan showed up with Shiner-bock beer in hand as a prop for their country field look and some silly glasses with their date on the side for their urban look. I love when clients trust me and when I suggested a laundromat Kirsten was totally game. I am glad they were because the above photo makes me REALLY happy. 🙂 When these two met they were not friends, in fact Ryan made her cry (she was already crying but he sure didn’t help.) Years later they met up again and things clicked and they have been inseparable ever since. See you two soon!

Natalie & Ryan {Married First Look & Portraits} University Christian and City Club Fort Worth

June 23, 2011 First Look

Natalie and Ryan’s wedding was quite a beautiful affair. The details, location and food were magnificent but more on that tomorrow. Today it is all about their first look and portraits. Natalie is an event planner out of Houston so she completely understood the importance of photos and knew that to get the most opportunity for images a first look is the way to go. A few hours before the ceremony we set up Natalie in the courtyard of University christian in her to die for Vera Wang dress (does it look familiar? Think Kate Hudson in Bride Wars!) and Ryan walked out to her with the biggest grin on his face. I adored that he was so cautious as he walked up to her, careful not to step on the gown and leaning in for a kiss. It was sweet that Natalie looked him over and smoothed his hair. So truthful and a window into their loving marriage that was about to be. After we took some romantic images of them both before family photos and a very fun night of celebration. Check back tomorrow for all the details and tear jerking moments!