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Ragan & Alex – Fort Worth Zoo Wedding Reception at The ReserveFort Worth, Texas

Details

This reception may be why I was so excited to photograph Ragan & Alex’s wedding.  I knew I liked them the moment Ragan started talking about why they selected the Fort Worth Zoo for their reception location.  They took a gamble and booked a yet to be built pavilion in the new African Savanah exhibit that features giraffes, hippos and more!  The most special part?  In addition to a breathtaking view, unique animal experiences and delicious food you get to feed the giraffes!  The smiles on Ragan & Alex’s faces as they fed those giraffes was worth the wait!

 

After feeding giraffes these two hit the dance floor and kicked off a night of dancing, photo booth fun and beautiful details.  Ragan pulled together some very special details to complement her zoo wedding from a champagne bar with flamingo table numbers to the cutest little signs and animal crackers at the send off.  On the dance floor Ragan and Alex had a blast together, jumped on stage and enjoyed a private last dance before ridding off together amidst a flurry of bubbles.

 

This night was amazing, Thank you to every vendor who took such care to serve Ragan & Alex:

Grit & Gold – Planning & Design – Lottie Fowler

Fort Worth Zoo – The Reserve

Kleinfeld Bridal NYC

De Ma Fille Bridal

Oh Deery Floral

Grand Slam Glam

Turquoise Video

Creme de la Creme Cakes

The London Baker

Uptown Drive

DFW Dance Floors

The Photo Bus

Perch Decor

Posh Couture

Borrowed Treasures

Beyond Lighting

Quest Draping

Hulla B’lu – Jewelry & Accessories

Jos A Banks

Igport Limos

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ragan & Alex – Wedding Ceremony at Saint Stephen Presbyterian ChurchFort Worth, Texas

Ceremony

Ragan & Alex are married!  Their ceremony at St Stephen’s was beautiful and I had the best seat in the house!  From my little hidden spot I got to see all the smiles, shared glances and their faces as they said their vows.  I always think I am the luckiest guest!  After saying I do we enjoyed the courtyard and architecture of the church before boarding Molly the Trolly to head to the Fort Worth Zoo for the reception!

 

Thank you to my vendor friends who took such great care of this couple on their day:

Grit & Gold – Planning & Design – Lottie Fowler

Kleinfeld Bridal NYC

De Ma Fille Bridal

Oh Deery Floral

Grand Slam Glam

Turquoise Video

Hulla B’lu – Paper Products, Jewelry & Accessories

Jos A Banks

Igport Limos

 

Ragan & Alex – Wedding Preparations and Wedding Party PortraitsFort Worth, Texas

Details

Ragan and Alex had an emotion filled day that was truly a pleasure to be a part of.  I have been counting down the days to this wedding since meeting them last year and it was truly a super special day.

 

Ragan and her ladies prepped at an Air B&B in Fort Worth before heading to St Stephen Presbyterian for the wedding ceremony.  After dressing her Daddy came to see her in her lovely pale pink Haley Page gown and it was just about the sweetest moment ever.  Big smiles, a few tears and the photo above as she wiped a tear of Daddy’s face.  The best!  Once the guys joined us at the church Ragan & Alex shared a private moment around a door to exchange gifts and a little chat without spoiling the surprise of the ceremony.

 

Thank you to all the vendors who made this day perfect and fun filled!

Grit & Gold – Planning & Design – Lottie Fowler

Kleinfeld Bridal NYC

De Ma Fille Bridal

Oh Deery Floral

Grand Slam Glam

Turquoise Video

Hulla B’lu – Jewelry & Accessories

Jos A Banks

Igport Limos


 

 

 

 

 

Laura Leigh & Toby – Wedding Reception at Ashton DepotFort Worth, Texas

Details

Laura Leigh and Toby had a blast at their Ashton Depot wedding reception!  From tons of fun alma matter photos to two of their friends dressing up as a horse and dancing!  It was beautiful and full of fun!  Thanks to the vendors who made the reception so beautiful:

Grit & Gold

Ashton Depot

Sauce Band

Loft 22 Cakes

Julian Gold Bridal

City View Florist

Grand Events

It’s Your Night Entertainment – Lighting

Bella Bridesmaid

Knot Standard

Tish Whitworth – Makeup

Cynthia Hodges – Hair

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laura Leigh & Toby – Wedding Portraits at First United Methodist ChurchFort Worth, Texas

Moments

 

First United Methodist Church in downtown Fort Worth has some of the most beautiful architecture for wedding day portraits in Fort Worth.  Every time I photograph here I get excited for the lovely light pouring through the arches.  For Laura Leigh & Toby we did so many beautiful photographs in the courtyard with the two of them, their bridesmaids and groomsmen and even their family.  Thank you to the vendors who made this wedding so perfect:

Grit & Gold

Julian Gold Bridal

Bella Bridesmaid

Knot Standard

Tish Whitworth – Makeup

Cynthia Hodges – Hair

 

 

Laura Leigh & Toby – Wedding Ceremony at First United Methodist ChurchFort Worth, Texas

Ceremony

 

Laura Leigh and Toby met in Austin through mutual friends and they have made a great life together there.  For their wedding they headed back to Laura Leigh’s hometown of Fort Worth!  We met up at the Worthington for prep and beautification before celebrating their vows at the First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth.  I love these two and their families!  It was such  special day!  Big shout of thanks to the vendors who made the day so beautiful:

Grit & Gold

Julian Gold Bridal

Bella Bridesmaid

Knot Standard

Tish Whitworth – Makeup

Cynthia Hodges – Hair

 

 

 

Caitlin – Bridal Portraits at The Crescent HotelDallas, Texas

Bridal Portraits

Hardest part of my job hands down is sitting on images that I can’t share.  Now that wedding season is coming to a close be prepared for an influx of beautiful bridal portraits!  Caitlin’s bridal session was at The Crescent Hotel, a Rosewood Property, in Dallas.  Her sleek and stunning gown with lace detailing, illusion mid-drift and neckline are the perfect mixture of alluring and elegant.  The clean lines and greenery of the Crescen’ts outdoor spaces played well with the subtle organic nature of her gown and the indoor spaces added some drama.  Caitlin’s look was pulled together with some help of some amazing vendors:

Bridal Boutique of Lewisville

Wendy Zerrudo

Bryan Long Florsit

Grit & Gold Planning & Design

Caitlin & Jordan – Wedding Reception at the Dallas Petroleum ClubDallas, Texas

Details

Caitlin & Jordan’s Dallas Petroleum Club wedding reception was fun filled and beautiful!  Caitlin knows what she likes and I could feel her aesthetic throughout her ballroom decor.  Her florist, Bryan Long, brought her vision to life with dripping flowers from the chandeliers and large scale topiaries mixed with lower lush pieces.  Along with candlelight, seating vignettes and lighting the space was warm, inviting and elegant.  From the first dance to the last dance these two were so fun to capture smile, laugh and dance with their family and friends.  Above for their private last dance I pulled them off the dance floor and into the  middle of their ballroom so we could not only capture their extreme cuteness but the feeling of the space they created.

Caitlin & Jordan – I love you guys.  Thanks for being so gracious, kind and friendly to me and my team.  You made us feel important and that connection led to lots of happy tears and smiles behind my camera.  Thanks for being the last of 2016 and setting the tone so well going into next year.  I know God has great things for you both!

Grit & Gold – Planning & Design

Dallas Petroleum Club

Fauxcades – Rentals

BBJ Linens – Rentals

Beyond – Lighting

Ice House Band

Cotton Paperie – Paper Products

Wendy Zerrudo – Hair & Makeup

Elle Films

Bridal Boutique of Lewisville – Brides Dress

Nordstrom – Bridesmaids Dresses

Bryan Long Flowers

Caitlin & Jordan – Wedding Ceremony at the Sky LobbyDallas, Texas

Ceremony

The Sky Lobby at Chase Tower in Dallas, Texas was the most perfect backdrop for this modern couple’s wedding ceremony.  Before heading upstairs to say I do we captured some romantic images in front of the venue.  Caitlin & Jordan’s day had so many beautiful locations that I have had to separate their wedding blogs into 4 posts so I could give each spot their own spotlight!  The Sky lobby has stunning views of Dallas and even after the sunset the room was big and spacious and elegant with the glimmer of downtown lights in the distance.  During their ceremony I loved watching their smiles, their parents and of course all the perfect little moments that made everyone laugh.  Such a special time!

Shout out to the vendor team who made this ceremony look so stunning:

Grit & Gold – Planning & Design

Sky Lobby – Chase Tower & Petroleum Club

Wendy Zerrudo – Hair & Makeup

Elle Films

Bridal Boutique of Lewisville – Brides Dress

Nordstrom – Bridesmaids Dresses

Bryan Long Flowers