Downtown | Tracy Autem Photography

Shelby & Whilden – First United Methodist ChurchCeremony and First Look

June 10, 2017 Ceremony

Shelby and Whilden are the cutest! These two were so excited to get married and they could not wait to see each other. Whilden was anxious but when he walked out of the door of the First United Methodist Church you could see it all melt away. Shelby was all smiles to finally be beside her groom! After some beautiful photos outside of the church with family and friends these two said I do in the main sanctuary.

Thank you to the vendor team who made this day so beautiful and flawless:

Tami Winn Events – Jamie Lemke – Planning

Sage Fine Florals

Hilton Fort Worth

Turquoise Video

Grand Slam Glam – Hair & Makeup

Ivory Bridal Atelie

LuLu’s Bridal

Morgan and Todd – Engagement Portraits in Fort Worth7th Street Bridge & Japanese Gardens

May 10, 2017 Engagement

Morgan & Todd are the cutest! They literally JUST got engaged this last weekend we followed up the proposal in Dallas with a session 2 days later! I can’t wait for their wedding later this year in Fort Worth so we used some of my favorite spots in Fort Worth for their engagement session like the Japanese Gardens, 7th street bridge and downtown near Sundance Square.

These two were brought together by mutual friends and have since started life with some big adventures. Todd is in the military so Morgan has followed him to an out of state assignment and is ready to be a military wife. I know their life will be full of fun and lots of love and laughter. They started planning their wedding pre-engagement during Todd’s last deployment. It’s hard to actually propose while living countries apart so when he returned he proposed. It may not be the traditional order of things but as a Air Force brat myself I totally understand having to do everything on the governments time. What is obvious is how happy they are together. I had a great time getting to know Todd, talking video games, military life and his travels and finding out about the things they love to do together. I am inspired to sign up for Hello Fresh after photographing these guys – sounds like they have lots of good meals and laughter at home together thanks to this meal service!

I will see you two in the Fall for the wedding!

-Tracy

Katie and Allen – Engagement Portraits in Fort WorthTrinity Park & Downtown

May 8, 2017 Engagement

Katie & Allen are adorable! They have made their home in Arlington with their two pups that could not be a better reflection of themselves. They met through mutual friends – best friends that married each other brought these two into each others lives! Could not be a better way to meet and be sure you have life in common. Katie & Allen love to adventure and can be found playing top golf or attending a game – especially the Rangers! After 4 years these two will say I Do this summer at Piazza in The Village and it is going to be one FUN party with DJ Andy Austin there to bring the party!

See you both in a few months!!!

-Tracy

Sarah & David – Wedding Reception at City ClubFort Worth, Texas

August 26, 2016 Details

This party was gorgeous and fun! Justine’s flowers filled the ballroom with lush arrangements that were gorgeous and as the room filled and the party started the energy was high and it was time to dance. Signed, sealed, delivered put on quite a show and kept the dance floor packed and Sarah & David celebrating the night of their lives. I loved getting out there with them and dancing along – these families for sure knew how to party! From mingling with friends to singing on the stage this couple had a fabulous night that no one wanted to end. In fact, it really didn’t end – as they made their farewell to fluterfetti the crossed the street and their guests and friends followed as they took the party across the street for drink and more fun at a Sundance Square bar. Loved these two and seriously could do this one over and over again. Part of the reason this day was so phenomenal was all the great wedding professionals that I shared it with:

Sarabeth Events – Rachel Burrow, Planner

Justine’s Flowers

Signed Sealed Delivered – Band

City Club of Fort Worth

Creme de la Creme

Blush Bridal Lounge, Austin – Wedding Gown

David’s Bridal – Bridesmaids Attire

Robert Oberg Wedding Films

See more of this sweet moment filled day with a FUN reception in Sarah & David’s Fort Worth Wedding highlight slideshow:

Emilee & Jeff – Engagement Portraits in Fort WorthJapanese Gardens & City Backdrops

August 23, 2016 Engagement

This session was so much fun! Emilee and Jeff grew up together in a small Oklahoma city and were friends but never close. As they grew up, moved away and the internet stepped in the reconnected online and as they did they quickly fell for each other. Now these two are living in Arlington and planning a Fort Worth wedding in just a few months. These two were a dream to photograph. So lovable, cuddly and laughing the entire session. Jeffery knows just how to wrap his arms around her and whisper sweet silliness into Emilee’s ear that make her light up. Her eyes are gorgeous, and when you combine that with her killer smile it is a fab combination. Jeff was awesome and helped pick out our downtown locations where we concentrated on a more city urban vibe before heading over to the Japanese Gardens. As a lover and teacher or literature Emilee of course has a heart for the Lord of the Rings and she adores the garden for that ethereal vibe. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for this wedding!

-Tracy

oh – see more fun from their highlight slide show!

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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

Kelly & Dale – Romantic Portraits in Sundance Square & StockyardsFort Worth, Texas

May 14, 2016 Engagement

Dale & Kelly were married last year and never had engagement photos taken so I got to hang out with them for a bit last week to capture some romantic portraits of these two. They met while Dale was on the job, he is an amazing landscaper (He designed and upkeeps our studio landscaping! Blooms Landcare) and they literally met in Kelly’s backyard! It took awhile before he did ask her out but once they did they fell fast and hard and were married last year. Kelly is a spicy personality with lots of smiles, laughter and a loving and talkative spirt. She was easy and quick to get to know and connect with. I can see how these two definitely compliment each other. Thanks so much you two for letting me capture this time in your lives.

-Tracy

Nicole & Kyle – Engagement Photos in DallasArlington Hall & Downtown Arts District

May 4, 2016 Engagement

Nicole and Kyle will be getting married in just a few months and I can’t wait! Their Dallas Weddings at SMU Perkins and The Adolphus is going to be one fun party! How do I know? Because these two keep good company, they are friends of one of my other couples and every wedding we get to photograph related to this group of friends is always dance floor packed don’t want it to end excitement.

Nicole and Kyle are super sweet together. During their session I loved that there was lots of laughter – Kyle knows how to make Nicole smile and laugh and I can just see how she melts into his harms. Pretty dang perfect. This day can not get here fast enough! Congrats you two and I will see you soon!

-Tracy

Check out more of their images from this Dallas Engagement session in their slideshow!

Sarah & David – Engagement Portraits in Fort WorthTrinity Park, Water Gardens & Downtown

April 3, 2016 Engagement

Sarah & David are getting married this summer and I am so excited to be photographing their wedding at Robert Carr Chapel & City Club of Fort Worth. These two worked for the same BIG company in Fort Worth but with multiple campus’ they never had a reason to be in the same place. But due to a company discount at a gym these two did find each other working out and Sarah caught David’s eye and he made a decision to catch hers. Now they live in Austin but they are coming home to where their story began in Fort Worth to say I do. For their engagement session we visited Trinity park, the Fort Worth Water Gardens and a few downtown spots. David had me laughing the entire time and Sarah is just breathtaking.

See more of their Fort Worth engagement session in their slideshow:

Photo by Tracy Autem

Abbey & Dustin – Wedding Ceremony & Reception at The Adolphus HotelDallas, TX

March 5, 2016 Ceremony

Photo by Tracy Autem

Abbey and Dustin had a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception at the downtown historic hotel, The Adolphus. Branching out transformed the space in both ballrooms for their ceremony and reception with elegant tall centerpieces. These two are super sweet and were so exited to see each other for their first look in the hotel lobby. We snuck across the street for a few romantic portraits in a downtown city park (above) before we kicked off the festivities inside. It was a fun night, filled with dancing, laughter, beauty and some really special moments. So glad we could be there with them!

Planning & Design – Simply Mox
Lighting – LeForce
DJ – Rod Baker
Cakes – Cake Guys
Floral – Branching Out
Gown – Terry Acosta
Hair & Makeup – Micaela Soto

Photo by Tracy Autem

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