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Bethany & Tyler – Wedding First Look and Wedding Party PortraitsTrinity Park, Fort Worth

June 28, 2017 Details

Look at how cute and excited these two were to finally see each other! Bethany knew she wanted a location that was green and lush for her first sight with Tyler. We selected Trinity Park for just that reason and it was gorgeous! Right before he turned I asked him what he thought her dress might look like and he may have been a little off on his expectations but he was not disappointed when he turned to see Bethany. After some photos of the two of them alone they were joined by their bridesmaids and groomsmen for wedding party photos.

Bethany & Tyler’s wedding vendor team:

Sarabeth Events

A Stylish Soiree – Flowers

Thompson Pictures – Video

Pronovias Flag Ship Store – Brides’ Gown

Kiss & Makeup

Trinity Park

Jenny Yoo – Bridesmaids Dresses

The Black Tux

Men’s Warehouse

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

Allison & Allen – First Look and Romantic PortraitsOmni Hotel & Marty Leonard Chapel

May 11, 2017 First Look

Allison and Allen chose to see each other before their ceremony at Marty Leonard Chapel. Allen awaited to turn and see his bride at The Omni Hotel in Fort Worth. As he finally turned and saw Allison in her classically tailored and sleek gown you could see they were both so happy to be together. They decided to read the letters they had written one another for the wedding day together before taking some romantic portraits on site and at the chapel.

Thank you to the following vendor team:

Gro Designs – Planning, Design & Floral

The Omni Fort Worth

Marty Leonard Community Chapel

Beauty & The Blush – Hair & Makeup

Astor & Black – Tuxedo

Wedding Atalier – Bride’s Gown

Leigh & Evan – Wedding First Look at FUMC CourtyardFort Worth, Texas

April 18, 2017 First Look

This first look had me crying! When Evan walked out the door to see his bride, Leigh, he was all smiles and they immediately embraced. First looks are the best! They shared sweet moments together and Leigh showed off her stunning illusion back dress before they exchanged gifts. Evan gave her a beautiful jewelry box so that over the years to come she can keep all the future gifts he might give her safe. Leigh had been writing notes to him in a journal for 2 years! That book along with some stunning cuff links were her gift to him. We also took advantage of the gorgeous architecture around the church and photographed these two alone.

Thank you to all the vendors that made their first look so beautiful:

First United Methodist Church in Downtown Fort Worth

Melanie Tatum – Event Planner

Turquoise Video

Branching Out – Floral

Julian Gold Bridal Dept in San Antonio – Brides Gown

Jenny Yoo Bridesmaids Dresses from Bella Bridesmaid

The Black Tux – Menswear

Jericho Hair Salon – Beauty

Lip Service – Beauty

Megan & Dylan – First Look & PortraitsWedding Day in Fort Worth

September 26, 2016 First Look

Just look at that! See! I am in love with this day and all the feelings that just bubbled over from start to finish. Megan and Dylan chose to see each other before their TCU Robert Carr Chapel wedding ceremony. We set up Dylan on the deck at The Omni Hotel Fort Worth as he awaited his bride. He was so ready to see her and just before he turned around to see Megan I asked him what he thought her dress looked like, he nailed it! Dylan knows his sweet Megan well, he said her gown was big and sparkly. 🙂 Love that! When he turned these two both just burst out in tears of joy – their day had finally arrived!!!

After some emotion, hugging it out and catching up on their day we took some romantic portraits before heading over to the Kimbell Art Museum with the bridesmaids and groomsmen for some fun photo ops. The clean lines and bright light colors of the architecture outside there perfectly balanced the reception space at The Modern Art Museum. I really could just photograph these two for hours alone – they were so adorable. But, they kind of needed to get to the chapel and get married so I had to let them go.

All the pretty made possible by:

Tami Winn Events

Robert Carr Chapel

Omni Hotel Fort Worth

Love & Pout – Fallon Farmer (Makeup)

Nordstrom – Brides Gown

LuLu’s Bridal Boutique – Bridesmaids Gowns

Jos. A. Banks – Menswear

Jessica & Anthony – Getting Ready & Wedding First LookDallas Wedding

September 22, 2016 Details

Jessica & Anthony have that head over heels, passionate, full of laughter and lots of kisses kind of love that girls dream of. These two are seriously so much fun to photograph and it was so special to share their wedding day with them! We met up at their hotel in Dallas for some getting ready before their first look. It was HOT outside and these two were hot together too – from the moment Anthony turned around to see his bride he was glowing. I can’t blame him – Jessica was gorgeous in her pink textured gown with a corset styled bodice. Anthony looked so GQ too in his blue tailored suit. We headed out to brave the temperatures at Addison Circle Park for some romantic portraits and bridesmaid and groomsmen photos. Huge props to this entire bridal party for being up for anything, trusting me and the result is beautiful! I’m swooning over here!

-Tracy

Sarah & David – Wedding Ceremony & First Look at Omni Hotel & Robert Carr ChapelFort Worth, Texas

August 24, 2016 Ceremony

So absolutely in love with his day and this couple! Sarah and David are sweet, genuine and so very kind to everyone around them. I felt as though I was part of the family as I celebrated along side them and captured the most important day of their lives. These two prepared for their wedding at The Omni Fort Worth before a first sight on the garden deck. But before David could see Sarah – 1st she had to see her #1 man since birth – Daddy. Her Father was all smiles seeing his little girl dressed in white and they both cried as she gave him a precious gift. It was incredibly sweet. She got out all the tears and was all smiles and laughter when she finally saw her groom. Her dress was stunning and I know David agreed!

Upon arrival at Robert Carr Chapel at TCU (Texas Christian University) we did some final preparations and these two said I Do! Their wedding rings were gorgeous in gold – so fun to see gold making a comeback in engagement rings and bands!

This day was pretty flawless and I have to say it was in part to an amazing team I got to work along side (Thanks Sarah & David for picking the best!)

Sarabeth Events – Rachel Burrow, Planner

Justine’s Flowers

Blush Bridal Lounge, Austin – Wedding Gown

David’s Bridal – Bridesmaids Attire

Robert Oberg Wedding Films

Omni Hotel Fort Worth – Accommodations

Robert Carr Chapel – Ceremony Location

Katie & Jason – First Look at The Omni HotelFort Worth, Texas

July 7, 2016 First Look

Katie & Jason are so freaking adorable! I mean, seriously! Look at them! Their first look brought tears to my eyes. Standing in the garden at The Omni Fort Worth with Jason just waiting for Katie he was so excited. When he could finally turn his reaction was priceless and what followed was great hugs and precious, tender moments. I am so glad I got to share in this special reveal with the two of them. It was the perfect peaceful moment before their ceremony and reception. Katie is gorgeous (I know Jason agrees!) and did you see her dress? It is phenomenal, that back just makes my heart skip a beat. LOVE! Feast your eyes on all the pretty from their first sight and some romantics on the rooftop at The Omni Hotel!

Thanks so much to the amazing team of wedding vendors who made this day so pretty!

Omni Hotel

De Ma Fille Bridal

Turquoise Video

Arrangements by Mary Parks

Maitee Miles – Hair & Makeup

Allie & Kane – Getting Ready & First LookRenaissance Worthington Hotel

April 4, 2016 First Look

I think that this reaction is exactly what pretty much every girl hopes for. Kane was SO ready to see Allie, and she was ready to. Just before I had him turn around she was getting teary eyed with anticipation. He was bouncing with excitement. Hands down my favorite part of my job – the gut reaction of seeing his bride! This one amazing part of this day is just the icing on the cake as the entire day pretty much rocked. I don’t think there was a single thing that wasn’t perfect!

Before the big reveal Allie & Kane prepared for their day in their suites at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in downtown Fort Worth. Allie and her bridesmaids played on the balcony, got all prettied up by the hair and makeup team and had us all laughing. Kane and his gentlemen cut up and had fun together and he even tried on his spurs that were a gift at the rehearsal dinner the night before.

Check back tomorrow for more! This one was a long 12 hour day with so many photo ops so it will be several posts. 🙂 Lots of photo goodness!

Thanks to the vendor team for making the day so beautiful:

Tami Winn Events

Lynn Films

Neiman Marcus – Brides Gown

Bliss Bridal – Bridesmaids Gowns

Angie Williams – Brides Hair & Makeup

Christy Clark – Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup

Worthington Renaissance – Hotel

Meredith & Michael – Wedding Ceremony at Preston Hollow Church Dallas

February 9, 2016 Ceremony

This day was pretty top notch – these two and their families are so sweet and loving. They made my team and I feel like we were part of the family and it was a complete pleasure to share this day with them.

We met up with Meredith and her ladies at her parents home to hang out and prepare for the wedding. Meredith has a beautiful group of friends and they looked gorgeous in their floor length black bella bridesmaids dresses. After hanging at home it was off to Preston Hollow Presbyterian where we turned up the emotion as Meredith dressed in her gown and shared some sweet moments with her parents. Her Daddy’s face when he saw his daughter, as a bride, just had me teary and then when they gathered to gather to give her a special wedding day present I lost it. Every girl loves a blue jewelry box but a tiffany’s pearl necklace on your wedding day is more than a gift – it is a keepsake, an heriloom that some day her little girl may wear on her own wedding day. So perfect!

Michael and the guys were hanging at his home for some classic goofing off guy style before heading to the church where he anxiously awaited seeing his bride. His back turned, Meredith walked down the aisle to him and when he turned to see her…..wow. These two are totally love and I could see the stress and anxiety melt as they were finally together. It was so sweet to hear them catch up, check out each other’s duds and give some really big hugs. It was a super cold day for their wedding but we got lucky with no rain for a brief moment to head outside for a few romantic portraits of the couple.

As the sun went down, the bagpiper played to welcome their guest and the church sanctuary filled. When the doors opened Michael cried (a little) and Meredith looked perfect in every way. 🙂

No wedding would be complete without a well thought out team of vendors:

A Stylish Soiree

Stardust Celebrations – Brides Gown

Mens Warehouse

Bella Bridesmaid

Osgood O’Neil

Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas

Check back tomorrow for our second part of this Dallas Wedding!

-Tracy Autem (lead photographer)

with Amanda & Annie