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Caroline & Mitch – Wedding Ceremony at Broadway Baptist Church

November 22, 2015 Ceremony

Caroline & Mitch were adorable and I am thrilled to be sneaking in this amazing peek at their wedding before the Thanksgiving holiday. Caroline looks like a Hollywood starlet and the beautiful deep fall colors and greenery at this wedding just had me swooning. We met up with the girls for some preparations at the Sheraton in downtown Fort Worth before heading over to Broadway Baptist. I love this church for its beautiful architecture and gorgeous getting ready room! We had a perfect day so we did many of the bridal party and family portraits outside the church before the ceremony. When it was finally time to walk the long aisle Caroline was all smiles and Mitch was so excited to see his beautiful bride. My favorite part of their ceremony was the moments directly after – where I caught this great image above. As they walked out of the chapel they were hugs, kisses, closeness and lots of chatting about their days. Those first moments as man and wife are always a winner for me. I get to be present for something that is so private and special. Congrats you two!

This day was perfection with help from the following vendor team:

Lindsey Brunk – Planning

Lynn Films – Daniel Troupe

LuLu’s Bridal Boutique

Twigs & Twine Floral

Minted – Paper Products

Nordstrom – Bridesmaids Attire

Jos A Banks – Menswear

Madison & Holt – Wedding Reception at The Modern Art Museum Fort Worth

July 31, 2015 Details

Madison & Holt’s wedding reception at The Modern was a non stop party! These two stayed close all night and I saw SO much love between these two. A couple on a crowded dance floor gets to drop everything away and just be them. I am pretty sure that Madison has always hoped for a man to look at her like this, looking at this first photo you can see Holt adores her. Getting to capture moments like this is why I do this job and I think I have the best job in the world. Their party wasn’t just full of emotion but it was gorgeous too! Towering clean lined centerpieces with a classic aesthetic paired perfectly with this couples personality. Thanks to all the vendors who made the pretty happen:

DFW Events – Planning

The Garden Gate – Floral

Drywater Band

Warren Barron – Madison’s Carolina Herrera Gown

The Knot Standard – Holt’s Suiting

Maitee Miles – Hair & Makeup

Lynn Films

Suite 206

Jade Special Events

Blue Diamond Limos

Bella Bridesmaid – Bridesmaids Dresses

Mens Warehouse – Groomsmen Attire

Stamped Paper Co.

For more photos of moments from this Dallas Fort Worth Wedding see their slideshow:

Madison & Holt – Wedding Ceremony at Robert Carr Chapel at TCU

July 30, 2015 Ceremony

I have said it before and it’s time to say it again. BEST part of every wedding – THIS! After the couple walks out of the church their first moments as man and wife are the best. I GET to be with them for it and it just makes my day. Love that as they exited the church this couple immediately was all hugs, squeezes and big smiles.

Madison and Holt prepared for their wedding at The Renaissance Worthington in downtown Fort Worth. Madison selected to have her Mom & Sister help her with dressing and then surprising her bridesmaids with a big reveal in her gown. We always love the reactions on friends faces to the bride! Holt and his men took over the lobby for final details. After arriving at TCU the couple selected to share a private moment with out seeing one another around a door. A few quick words of good luck, and see you soon before it was time to head down the aisle at Robert Carr Chapel.

Check back for their fun wedding reception at The Modern! Thank you to their vendor team:

DFW Events – Planning

The Garden Gate – Floral

Drywater Band

Warren Barron – Madison’s Carolina Herrera Gown

The Knot Standard – Holt’s Suiting

Maitee Miles – Hair & Makeup

Lynn Films

Suite 206

Jade Special Events

Blue Diamond Limos

Bella Bridesmaid – Bridesmaids Dresses

Mens Warehouse – Groomsmen Attire

Stamped Paper Co.

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:

Classic Oaks Ranch – An amazing rustic wedding and reception venue

December 13, 2012 Business Spotlight

I love ranch weddings and I am so excited to see more and more beautiful ranch’s opening up their gates to brides and grooms. Classic Oaks Ranch is a new wedding and reception venue in Mansfield, Texas and I fell in love as soon as I drove through the gates. I was greeted by a few camels, rolling landscape with oak trees and some beautiful cattle. The ranch is 230 acres and is a working cattle and equestrian facility.

Their ceremony spot is a natural altar between two towering Oak Trees. Also on site is an 18,000 square foot climate controlled event barn with a stone fireplace, a bridal suite including a fully equipped salon, groom lounge, guest accommodations, and a 2,500 square foot party pavilion. It is breathtaking and the perfect place for a rustic vintage ranch wedding.

I was thrilled to be invited by the owners of the ranch and Gold Dust Vintage to participate in a photo shoot to show off their recently renovated facility. We were joined by Daniel Troupe of Lynn Films who captures our shenanigans on film and gives you a much better feel for the flow and vibe at Classic Oaks. All of our vintage rentals were provided by Gold Dust Vintage, they have an fantastic array of items for rent for any event. Twigs Floral provided all of our flowers. My favorite bridal salon, Bliss Bridal, provided our two gowns. Todd Bush, with Oliver’s Fine Foods, brought us some scrumptious items to complete our head table. May I serve you provided table linens and other rentals and Lucia Bitnar with Foster Blue helped style the day. Paper products provided by Inviting Ink.

Check out Daniel’s video, you can tell we had fun & that this new wedding location is perfection! To see it full screen go HERE.

Classic Oaks Ranch from Lynn Films on Vimeo.

Rachel & Lee – Fort Worth Wedding Reception at The Ridglea Country Club

July 19, 2012 Moments

After Rachel & Lee’s Ceremony we had some perfect sunset light outside of First United Methodist Church. It was just lovely. Then we headed over to The Ridglea Country Club where Tara Wilson Events had an amazing party awaiting my bride and groom. Headed by the marvelous Professor D their reception of over 400 guests danced and boogied all night long. It was made possible by the following vendor team:

Tara Wilson Events

Lynn Films

Creme De La Creme

Flowers on the Square

De Ma Fille – Bridal Gown

Bella Bridesmaids

Professor D

Pop’s Cigars – Vintage Car

LuAnn Mancini Studios – Make Up and Hair

Rachel & Lee – Wedding at First United Methodist Church, Rehearsal at The Fort Worth Zoo Gallery and Bridal Portraits

July 18, 2012 Bridal Portraits

Rachel and Lee had a fabulous wedding at First United Methodist Church in downtown Fort Worth where Rachel has been attending church all her life. It was a perfect day with lots of fun and laughter and a couple that I truly love. I joined them the night before their wedding for their rehearsal at the Fort Worth Zoo Gallery. Lee’s Mother pulled together a beautiful event with tropical flowers like birds of paradise in the arrangements. On the wedding day I met up with Rachel and her bridesmaids at The Ridglea Country Club before heading over to her church. We photographed Rachel’s bridal portraits at the church and a private residence a few months ago and I am so excited to finally be able to share them. Her girls made me laugh and I loved how Lee looked towards his best man right before Rachel walked down the aisle. Lee smiled as he shook his Father in Law’s hand and accepted his bride and Rachel beamed at him during the vows. It was pretty amazing! Check back tomorrow for their very energetic reception!

Kirsten & Ryan – Preperations and Wedding Ceremony at City Club of Fort Worth

July 13, 2012 Moments

As I said in my other post this couple knows how to party and the above photo with the reaction to their announcement as Man and Wife shows that. Often we get a celebratory fist pump from the groom or a bouquet in the air by the bride but seldom do both just break out in celebration as these two did. Scroll on to see their preparations, ceremony and wedding day slide show.

Pretty shoes, reflections and perfect light make for a happy photographer.

Kirsten’s sister and matron of honor polishing up her speech.

Stunningly beautiful as Kirsten slips into her gown.

Then a celebration as it is zipped up.

Mom and sister helping with the veil.

Seeing Dad for the first time as a Bride.

Quick cheers with all her ladies!

Love this kiss with her Mom, so sweet.

Kirsten made one beautiful bride!

Ryan and his boys horsing around on the balcony of The Renaissance Worthington

Loved Ryan’s emotional response (above) and Kirsten’s joyful response (below) to their notes they wrote one another.

LOVE that it was their grandparents anniversary and that we caught this joyful couple walking down the aisle as though it was their own wedding day again. Makes me get all teary.

Kirsten & Ryan – Wedding Reception at City Club of Fort Worth

July 11, 2012 Moments

Kirsten and Ryan had one amazing party. In fact it was so good that I am changing it up and posting it before their ceremony and preparations. Kirsten told me from the first time we met it would be a PARTY and she was right. All night long the floor stayed packed with people and I had so much fun dancing along with them as I photographed that a my feet hurt. Her day was made complete by a perfect list of vendors that honestly I am lucky to work with on any given wedding day. Each and every one of these come with my endorsement.

Coordination, planning and flowers by Tami Winn Events

Entertainment and lighting by Glenn Rousch

Lynn Films Wedding Cinema

Catering and Location – City Club of Fort Worth

Photo Lounge by Randal Stout Entertainment

Something You Make Up Artistry

Cookie Tower by City club of Fort Worth

Cake Balls by Baby Cakes of Dallas

Grooms Cakes by Nothing Bundt Cakes

Brides Gown by Patsy’s in Dallas

Bridesmaids Attire by J Crew

Glenn is a m aster entertainer and he welcomed the bridal party with custom introductions and hilarious photos. It was a great photo op and made for many laughs.

As Kirsten and Ryan enter their reception you can see they were ready to party!

Kirsten’s Dad welcoming everyone and as he did she got a bit teary.

Stolen Kiss = LOVE

Toasts!

I love that Ryan opted to say a few words to their guests and his bride.

Kirsten and her Daddy had some fun with their dance.

Ryan’s Mom is a beautiful lady and I loved her cowboy boots she donned for the reception.

Glenn doing his thing at the DJ stand and sporting the super cool party favor sunglasses. My favorite! I wore mine ALL night (as a head band so I could see through my camera of course.)

Sisters dancing together and being silly.

Loved this bridesmaid and she was thrilled to catch the bouquet.

Ryan switched it up with his garter toss and attached it to a baseball. Loved this idea and the guys were much more into catching it.

Favorite photo of Ryan form the night, he was having a REAL good time.

Kirsten’s Dad dancing to Brass Monkey.

A few quiet moments alone before their exit.

Glenn Roush went the extra step for this couple and helped them get connected to a vintage truck owner. It was a surprise for Ryan and it was SO cool. And let me not forget that the above photo is this couple to a T!

Did I mention Kirsten wanted to PARTY? I think so and yes, she had a special request for some jumping on the bed photos to end her perfect wedding day.

It was truly a blast being a part of their day and I hope I get to party with them again in a few years for one killer anniversary shin dig.

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