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Britny & Aman – Wedding Ceremony at Mckinney Cotton Mill

October 17, 2016 Ceremony

Britny and Aman make me so happy – their love for each other is strong and full of so much life, laughter and just goodness. I remember noticing how Aman looked at Britny when I photographed her sister’s wedding years ago. That look hasn’t changed and he was definitely wearing that big in love grin when she walked down the aisle to him at the McKinney Cotton Mill!

We kicked off their wedding day at the wedding venue along side the girls as they were prettied by the JTorry team. Aman and his guys hung at the hotel and joined us at the Cotton Mill for some family portraits and photos with his guys. After dressing in her gown Britny shared a special first look with her Daddy and their eyes both filled with tears. It was so incredibly sweet.

Finally wedding time the strings started to play and everything came together to make these two husband and wife! I loved their sweet smiles as they exchanged vows and rings.

Can’t wait to share all the beautiful details from the wedding reception! Shout out to all the vendors we partnered with for this wedding celebration!

Tami Winn Events – Planning, design and floral

JTorry Makeup & Hair Artistry

Turquoise Video

Bliss Bridal – Bride & Bridesmaid Attire

Dallas String Quartet

Jupiter & Juno – Paper

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:

Katie & Nicholas – Wedding Reception at the Fort Worth Omni Hotel Ballrooms

January 12, 2013 Moments

The ballroom at The Omni Hotel in Fort Worth was breathtaking and this photo above from the couples private last dance at the end of their evening shows off SO much of the beauty of their day. It highlights the amazing lighting and decor as well as their closeness, pretty darn cool! Once we arrived at the Omni the celebration was in full effect and Tami Winn and her team had set a backdrop that was flawless and elegant with winter whites and vibrant reds for this December wedding. Once the couple hit the room it was full of laughter and chatter and the dance floor stayed packed as everyone hit the floor to party! It was so sweet to see everyone, young and old, enjoying the festivities. Read on for more about their night and of course their wedding day highlights slide show:

A HUGE thanks to Tami Winn Events! She is flawless and working with her is always fun for us and her clients. She also does a great job at building an all start vendor team including:

Bliss Bridal

The Cake Guys

Dallas String Quartet – Dinner Music

Cody Schwartz – Saxophone Sololist – Cocktail Hour

Elisabeth & William – Wedding Reception at Fort Worth Club

January 10, 2013 Moments

After Elisabeth and Will’s ceremony at Holy Family Catholic Church we head to Fort Worth Club to start the party! The night was full and fun and the dance floor was packed from start to finish. It was clear that everyone enjoyed themselves and these two love birds made me smile all night long behind my camera. Every couple touches my heart in different ways, these two, when they danced, ahhhhhhh. It was beautiful to watch them have fun together, be silly and crazy then so soft and sweet. To see more of their night check out their wedding highlight reel:

Thanks to Julie Eastman with Extraordinary Events and Design for pulling Elisabeth’s fairy-tale together and all the vendors that made it perfection.

Lush Couture Floral

Fort Worth Club – Location, Food and Cakes

Bliss Bridal

Dallas String Quartet (They are AMAZING!!!!)

The Roof Raisers Band

Halo Brides – Hair and MakeUp

It was BRRRRR cold outside but we sacrificed warmth for a few minutes to get this elegant downtown city lights shot at night.

These white lantern’s lined the hallway as you entered the reception space. Along with the mirrors, windows and up-lighting the play of light was magnificent (as seen below.)

Every little detail was perfect from the crystals suspended in water to the tiniest vase of white floral.

Custom Bride and Groom chair signs at the couples table.

Elisabeth’s Dad welcoming their guests.

I adored Elisabeth’s Sara Gabriel head piece from Bliss Bridal she wore for the reception.

The couple dancing with their parents.

I think the cake tasted good! 🙂

Go Frogs! Both Elisabeth and Will attended TCU.

The dance floor is open! Even Dad (above) and Grandma (below) got in on the action.

Have I mentioned I love her Pronovias gown, yep. I LOVE it. Look at how it moves!

A perfect kiss caught right before they walked out to their send off.

Congrats!

Elisabeth & William – Wedding at Holy Family Catholic Church with Preparations at Fort Worth Club

January 9, 2013 First Look

Elisabeth and Will’s wedding day was a dream come true. Every moment was beautiful and it was a complete privilege to be able to document their day. From the moment Elisabeth slipped her Pronovias dress on she took my breath away and continued to do so the rest of the evening. Their love is beautiful and watching them together made me truly happy – yep, I am lucky to do what I do! This favorite above is from moments after their first look at The Fort Worth Club before heading over to Holy Catholic Family Church. Multiple reflections and natural light make it scrumptious. Read on for more about their preparations, first look and ceremony.

Thanks to Julie Eastman with Extraordinary Events and Design for pulling Elisabeth’s fairy-tale together and all the vendors that made it perfection.

Lush Couture Floral

Fort Worth Club – Location, Food and Cakes

Bliss Bridal

Dallas String Quartet (They are AMAZING!!!!)

The Roof Raisers Band

Halo Brides – Hair and MakeUp

Gown by Pronovias from Bliss Bridal (bridesmaids attire from Bliss as well!)

What girl doesn’t love a fabulous pair of flat shoes from Jimmy Choo, I can see her wearing these for years to come with some cute skinny jeans.

Elisabeth’s Mom is so sweet, she was so full of JOY all day!

Elisabeth’s engagement ring and signature scent for her day.

IN LOVE with this image, might be one of my most favorite getting ready shots ever. So simple and classic.

I can always count on her for a little silliness. It takes confidence to be such a ham and she has it in spades.

Elisabeth carried her Mother’s high school prom purse, so delicate.

Will hung out with his men, read the paper and enjoyed some laughs to counter his nerves before seeing his bride.

NOW that is how a man looks when he sees his loved all dressed in white!

AND that is how a bride looks at her soul mate. Swoon!

A little fix to make him perfect.

Loved Elisabeth’s bouquet by Deitra with Lush Couture Floral. To make it even more special she carried a rosary blessed by the pope, given to her by her Godmother.

Classic bunches of white floral adorning the church pews.

Will awaiting his bride at the altar.

Here comes the bride!

Their priest gave excellent marriage advice and I think they were taking it all in.

Smiles all around as Will said his vows to his beloved.

Slipping the ring upon her finger, she is now his.

This was a beautiful part of the ceremony, the god parents of Elisabeth presented an alms (I think that is what they called it.) Will promised to take care of Elisabeth and others in the way that Christ served, it was touching.

First photo as husband and wife and OH so cute!

It was a cold day so we only ran out for a minute before seeking warmth but it was worth it!

Look at those ladies! Gorgeous in the Bliss Bridal attire!

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