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Allison & Michael – Wedding PreparationsFort Worth, Texas

June 21, 2018 Details

This wedding was a long awaited one. When I met Allison and her parents I knew this day was going to be special and it did not disappoint. Allison and Michael are adorable together, the way he cares for her, protects her and lights up when he is near her is inspiring. They are SO good together. At the end of the night I told Allison’s Mom that her own husband is a good man and that her daughter chose wisely because I see in Michael the same genuine kindness her Dad walks in.

Allison and Michael met on a blind date but I LOVE the way Allison tells of her first meeting with “Matt”. 🙂

“For New Year’s Eve of 2014, we were set up on a blind date by friends. The party took place in Dallas. It was a wonderful evening of enjoying the company of old friends and getting to know new ones. We really seemed to take a liking to each other, and agreed to exchange numbers. I (Allison) really felt confident that Michael’s name was “Matt.” Proudly, I entered the name “Matt” into my phone and handed it to Michael to fill in the rest of the information. I quickly learned Michael’s real name. However, this didn’t discourage Michael from pursuing the relationship, and we continued to celebrate the New Years by laughing it off. After New Years, we decided to keep in touch through texts, phone calls, and Skype. Eventually, our long distance relationship became a love story. The rest of the story is history and we are very excited to begin a new journey through life together. To this day, I still have Michael in my phone as “Matt McCall” in remembrance of the first time we met.” – Allison

For getting ready Allison choose to prep in her childhood home with her closest friends. It was so sweet to have her dress in her gown in the room that was her sanctuary then descend the winding steps to the cheers of her bridesmaids! After a teary and joy filled reveal with Dad everyone gathered around and her Mother prayed over Allison and the wedding and marriage that was about to begin. Chills, smiles and some misty eyes were definitely happening behind my camera!

Thanks to all my wedding vendor friends for making this emotional day even better!

Tami Winn Events – Planning, Design & Floral

Love & Pout – Fallon Farmer – Hair & Makeup

Marc Roberts Videography

Marina Morrison – Bridal Gown

Weddington Way – Bridesmaids Gowns

Mens Warehouse

Paper Planet – Welcome Boxes

Silver West – Transportation

Renaissance Worthington Hotel – Groom’s Prep Location

Kristin & Michael – Wedding Preparations at Dove Ridge VineyardFort Worth, Texas

July 9, 2017 Details

Kristin & Michael are married!! This lovely day kicked off with preparations on site at Dove Ridge Vineyard. Kristin, surrounded by her friends, Mom and family dressed and primped for the big day. There were so many special moments from Mom standing by her side as she dressed to Kristin’s reveal with her Daddy. Dad came in the room and immediately laid hands on his daughter and prayed over the day, her marriage and it brought me to tears! Both Kristin and Michael were a little emotional reading each others notes pre-ceremony. Michael included in his not the receipt from their first date – the moment Kristin saw it she was all tears and smiles and some laughter too! These two and their families love deeply and are not afraid to show it and that is the best combination EVER!

Always love working with amazing vendors and this wedding was no different:

Tami Winn Events – Planning, design & floral

Dove Ridge Vineyard

Marc Roberts Videography

Love + Pout Beauty – Fallon Farmer

Bliss Bridal Salon

Bethany & Tyler – Wedding Preperations at Renaissance Worthington HotelFort Worth, Texas

June 27, 2017 Details

Bethany & Tyler are married and this day was so full of emotion, happy moments and lots of partying that I had to split all the awesomeness up into 4 blogs! Today we are taking a look at Bethany and Tyler preparing for their wedding at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in downtown Fort Worth.

Bethany dressed in her suite surrounded by her friends and Mom. Her gorgeous lace gown by Pronovias with a plunging neckline was elegant and sensual and she looked stunning! Her updo emphasized the dress’ lines and her back. Bethany wore earrings from the Kendra Scott bridal collection and an heirloom bracelet – we all got a little emotional as Mom placed it on her wrist. My favorite thing was her reveal with Dad – he entered the room with eyes closed and when told to open them the photo above was the result. I loved how Mom was looking at her hubby to see the reaction he would have to their gorgeous daughter. It was super sweet and hugs were quick to follow!

Tyler and his boys had FUN while the got ready (that is kind of his thing!) He is really a sweet and loving guy who embraces laughter, silliness and allot of dancing. So his preparation time was full of silly selfies, shots and a side of dancing.

Sarabeth Events

Thompson Pictures – Video

Pronovias Flag Ship Store – Brides’ Gown

Kiss & Makeup

Renaissance Worthington Hotel – Preperation location

Jenny Yoo – Bridesmaids Dresses

The Black Tux

Men’s Warehouse

Caitlin & Jordan – Wedding Day PreparationsDallas, Texas

December 7, 2016 Details

Can’t believe I have come to the end of my 2016 weddings! To put a cherry on top of a fabulous year of amazing couples I ended with Caitlin & Jordan – a couple that is gorgeous, had AMAZING locations, a great vendor team and was perfect in every way.

We kicked off their day with preparations! Caitlin had an emotionally charged getting ready as her Mommy & Sister helped her dress and she revealed her look to Daddy and opened gifts from Jordan. So perfect! This is just the beginning because I had to split this one up into 4 posts as they had 3 very different locations and a super fun and beautiful reception!

This wedding had some of my favorite vendors on site and we had so much fun creating a beautiful day for Caitlin & Jordan:

Grit & Gold – Planning & Design

Wendy Zerrudo – Hair & Makeup

Elle Films

Bridal Boutique of Lewisville

-Tracy

Laura & David – Wedding Ceremony at Classic Oaks Ranch

November 21, 2016 Ceremony

Lightly Photography 2016

I LOVE an emotional couple and Laura & David are like my dream clients – these two love each other and are not afraid to show it. David is such a cutie – I mean – look at his reaction (above) as he watched his beautiful Laura walk down the aisle to him! What more can you ask for in a man? Well, that was just the start. This loving man had sweet words and nice gestures all day for his beloved – it made me cry SO many times!!! During the ceremony the vows they had for each other were heartfelt and true and during the ceremony David was SO excited to be marrying his bride he couldn’t stop talking. He wasn’t afraid to speak up and say how beautiful she was, lucky he was and in love with her he was. Their ceremony had me crying, smiling and with goose bumps! Laura was so thoughtful in all she did – from fun custom boots for her groom to perfect gifts for all the parents. During the ceremony and every time she was near him, she was just glowing.

It was a pretty amazing day!

Thank you to all the vendors who made this wedding so beautiful:

Classic Oaks Ranch

C&C Entertainment – Planning

Turquoise Video

Love Notes – Officiant

Lip Service Makeup

De Ma Fille Bridal Salon

JOS A Banks – Menswear

Justine’s Flowers

Nordstrom Bridal – Bridesmaids Attire

Dot the I – Paper Products

William Bruce Salon – Hair

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

Courtney & Miles – Wedding Ceremony at First United Methodist ChurchFort Worth, Texas

June 22, 2016 Ceremony

What an amazing and serene moment – these two were just so calm and cool as they embraced after their wedding. Big smiles were also had but this quiet little moment between them just grabbed me. Cortney & Miles are two of the nicest people – I mean this girl holds open doors for her wedding vendors and thanks us for being at her wedding! Sweet and silly girl – I could not have been happier to be with you and couldn’t have imagined spending this day any other way!

We started their day at Fort Worth Club for preparations before heading to First United Methodist Church in downtown Fort Worth. The church as deep meaning to the couple as Miles’ Mother is actually one of the on staff pastors. She was smart though and played Mom of the Groom all day and left the marrying to her fellow pastors – she knew she would be a weeping mess if she had to marry them and I understand – that would be so hard! We took advantage of the lovely courtyard at the church for pre-ceremony portraits of the family and bridesmaids and groomsmen before it was time to get married!

All the pretty was made at this wedding by one fabulously pulled together team! Big shout out to each and every one of them:

Sarabeth Events

A Stylish Soiree – Floral

Turquoise Video

Blush Paperie

Beauty & the Blush – Hair & Makeup

Fort Worth Club

Bella Bridesmaid

Joseph A Banks – Mens Attire

Stardust Bridal – Brides Gown

Can’t wait to share more of this beautiful Fort Worth wedding later this week!

-Tracy

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

Laura & Greg – Wedding Ceremony at Broadway Baptist Fort Worth

November 8, 2015 Ceremony

Laura & Greg are just the sweetest. I hadn’t gotten to meet Greg until the wedding day but the moment I walked in to the room he made me feel right at home with a warm smile and a great handshake. I love my brides but the truth is that the groom’s are really the ones responsible for me falling head over heels for a couple. Why? Because when a man is a gentlemen, laid back, fun, caring and totally devoted in love with his bride that kicks them up a notch as a couple in my books. 🙂 While Sarah hung out with the boys I spent time with Laura and her lovely ladies as they dressed and got all prettied (check out those swooping backs on those bridesmaids gowns). The BA Beauty & Styling Stewardess teams did a great job making each one of the ladies look fabulous – especially Greg’s grandma who had her makeup professionally applied for the first time in her life! You are never to old for some pampering my friends!

As we arrived at Broadway Baptist it was time to slip Laura into her gorgeous gown with a fabulous corset inspired top and big full skirt with texture. As all her friends watched Laura was all smiles and butterflies to see her groom. Mom helped Laura with her finishing touches and held her hand before it was time to say I do. Greg and his boys were all laughs and wore some pretty sweet pink socks.

Laura and her Daddy walked the aisle as Greg got a little teary seeing his bride walk towards him. After a perfect little ceremony these two were married and we quickly snuck in some photos outside as the sun set. It was pretty amazing. Can’t wait to share all the fun of their Fort Worth Club reception tomorrow!

Laura and her Mom pulled together a pretty amazing team of vendors, thanks to everyone of you for making this day so fun and beautiful!

Deanie Michelle Events

Broadway Baptist Church

Turquoise Video

BA Beauty

The Styling Stewardess

Lush Couture Floral

Paper Planet

Stardust Celebrations

Bailey & Brandon – Wedding Ceremony at Ashton Gardens

January 8, 2014 Ceremony

Bailey & Brandon’s wedding was the perfect way to seal the end of my 2013 Weddings. They had a fabulous winter wedding with bright reds and purples at Ashton Gardens in Corinth. These two aren’t Dallas Fort Worth local though as they traveled with all of their guests from Midland Odessa for their destination style wedding. We met up with the lovely Bailey and her maids at a nearby hotel for some beautification by Something You Makeup Artistry. I loved their fun denim shirts with custom monograms, made me want to kind of run out and get one! Once we arrived at the chapel at the gardens we slid her into her gorgeous gown with lace detailing and a super sweet belt. I love dresses with unique detailing and hers had it in spades. Brandon and his gentlemen hung around and were laid back looking toward the ceremony. He was super excited to open his gift from his bride to be and find some styling Justin Boots. Practical and oh so suave.

The sun set and ceremony time approached, Bailey share a special reveal of her gown before her Daddy walked her down the aisle. Brandon’s smile could not be bigger as his bride approached and he pretty much stayed that way from that moment on as you can see above. This is one guy who knows what he has and I am sure he will hold on tight to the beautiful girl he gets to call wife. Stay tuned tomorrow for their killer reception led by Ed Petty of Leforce Entertainment, one of my favorite DJ’s!

All the pretty and planning were made possible to the always Extraordinary, Julie Eastman. She knows how to pull together a stellar team!

Ashton Gardens

Lush Couture Design Floral

Julie Eastman – Extraordinary Events

Le Force Entertainment

Something You Makeup Artistry

Bridal Boutique of Lewisville

Turquoise Video