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Katie & Charlie – New Years Eve Wedding Reception at Fort Worth Club

January 21, 2016 Details

Happy New Year!!! I mean come on, is this not the most epic way to ever celebrate the new year? Surrounded by by their loved ones these two said more than I do. They said goodbye to 2015 and hello to a new year and a new life and Mr. & Mrs. They also threw the best New Years Eve party ever!

The ballroom at Fort Worth Club looked amazing! Tami Winn and her team pulled off a beautiful installation of floral, lighting, custom pieces and a floral halo that was suspended over the dance floor. It was the first time for the club to have a piece suspended from the chandelier and it just perfected the ambience and made everyone know that this night – was about the party on the dance floor! To go with their theme – the countdown to Conway – the couple had confetti tubes with “cue the confetti” tags and party horn place cards.

As the clock crept toward midnight the Project Band led the countdown and the room erupted in confetti, cheers, noise makers and lots of first kisses of 2016. It was perfect!

Glad I could ring in the new year with this couple, their families and an great team of wedding vendors:

Tami Winn Events – Planning, design & floral

Fort Worth Club

Angie Williams – Hair & Makeup

Turquoise Video Productions

Randy Ro Entertainment – Stage Draping

Stageworks – Floral Halo Structure (Flowers by Tami Winn)

Absolute Entertainment – The Project – Band

Beyond – Lighting

DFW Dance Floors – Custom dance floor and stage facade

Paper Planet – Paper Products

Neiman Marcus – Dallas – Katies Bridal Gown

Bagdley Mischka – Bridesmaids Dresses

If you haven’t had enough watch the highlight reel from Katie & Charlie’s Fort Worth Wedding on New Years Eve!

Katie – Bridal Portraits at The Milestone in Denton

January 20, 2016 Bridal Portraits

Katie was a gorgeous bride and I just loved every moment I spent with her. Genuine, sweet and kind with a happy heart describes this lovely lady so well. Let me add, gorgeous! She is radiant on the inside and out. Her wedding day was super special but first a few weeks prior we headed up to Denton to the Milestone for her bridal portraits. The simple and classic clean lines of the venue were the perfect backdrop for her session. I loved her vera wang gown with delicate jeweled belt. Katie carried an all white bouquet by Tami Winn – it is just winter white perfection! Her little pup, Winston, joined in for pictures and he was a perfect gentleman. He wore a rocking little gold bow tie so that he was properly dressed for the occasion.

I wish I could rewind so I could spend more time with you Katie! Congrats and check back to see more of this fabulous bride and her groom, Charlie, later this week.

-Tracy

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:

Megan & Casey – Wedding Ceremony at TCU Robert Carr Chapel

September 13, 2014 Ceremony

Megan & Casey are married and by this time settled into their new home in Tucson! This couple may have had to skip the honeymoon so they could move and settle in before Casey had to report back to base BUT they had a fabulous time together her win Fort Worth for a few days as they celebrated wedding with their closes friends and family.

After some beautification at the Omni hotel Megan and her ladies hopped in the limo to Robert Carr Chapel. After slipping on her delicate lace gown from Bliss Bridal these two tied the knot! From the moment that door opened Casey beamed as he watched his bride walk toward him. As Daddy gave her away I loved that he hugged Casey, kissed Megan than said a few words over them – it was one of the sweetest moments with a Father I have ever seen at a wedding. During the ceremony their were lots of laughs, ear to ear smiles and perfectly spoken words that ended with a kiss and a grand exit in front of the church. An Air Force tradition some of the TCU Cadets performed the saber arch for the couple and as they kissed they allowed them passage. It was perfect in every way!

Their day, emotion filled, didn’t stop at the ceremony and I can’t wait to share the fun of the reception tomorrow.

As always wedding days are made by great vendor teams. Megan put together a fab team! Thanks to the following vendors for helping create her vission:

Tami Winn Events – Jamie Lemke – Planning & Floral

Bliss Bridal – Gown

J. Crew – Bridesmaids Dresses

Robert Carr Chapel – Ceremony Location

Love Notes – Randy Dicken – Officiant

Lip Service Makeup Artistry – Jennifer Trotter

Ren does Hair – Renn Traylor

Katie & Nicholas – Wedding at Good Shepherd Catholic Church

January 11, 2013 Moments

Katie and Nicholas were married at Good Shepherd Catholic Church and we were so excited to be able to spend the day with them and their precious families. Kicking off the day with preparations at the church I was thrilled that Nick had chosen to wear his dress uniform. He is a Marine and I love how regal and elegant the uniform is. Katie was decked out in a gown from Bliss Bridal that fit her impeccably and had elegant crystal detailing. Their full mass ceremony was filled with beautiful words and devotion. The couple stole glances at one another through out the ceremony, smiling and laughing at the Priests remarks. Before heading to the Fort Worth Omni Hotel to celebrate we took some time out for bridal portraits as well as a few of Nick (can’t leave out he boys!). Check back tomorrow for more of their elegant red and white winter reception planned and put together by the always fabulous Tami Winn Events!

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.

Melanie Jane & Dave – Wedding at Robert Carr Chapel and Preperations & Details at Fort Worth Club

June 6, 2012 Moments

One of my favorite photos from their day, a private moment in the limo after the ceremony on the way to their reception. I ADORE Melanie Jane’s laugh.

Melanie Jane & Dave’s wedding day was phenomenal. Today I will be sharing the precious moments of their preparations, ceremony and some of their beautiful details. Tomorrow be on the lookout for their slide show with my favorite images that completely tell the story of their wedding day as well as their first look, romantic portraits and reception.

We met up at their reception location, The Fort Worth Club, for preparations with Melanie Jane. The light was perfect as her hair and make up team helped with her bridal transformation. After she shimmied into her dress we were on to Robert Carr Chapel for her ceremony. Her wedding was made beautiful by their vendor line up including:

Tami Winn Events – Floral

Bliss Bridal – Melanie Jane’s one shoulder gown

Memorable Occasions Hair – by Monica Puckett

De Ma Fille – Bridesmaid attire

iEntertainment – Damany, DJ

Love Notes – Ceremony Minister

The Fort Worth Club provides the most perfect backdrop for getting ready. Great rooms with the best light.

Melanie Jane’s Dad sneaking a peak at his daughter, the bride.

People that laugh and have fun make me happy. Melanie Jane makes me happy.

Love this cute moment between sisters.

Dave greeting his Mom.

Checking out the ring before the ceremony.

So many laughs during the ceremony. Love Notes ministers always do such a great job!

Private little moment in front of 100’s of eyes after the unity candle lighting.

After their kiss Melanie Jane turned to her sister and bridesmaids with a very excited expression!

Married!!!!!

Dave showing his Mom his wedding band.

A little flower toast with the girls post ceremony.

Those silly girls.

I gave the boys free reign and this is what I got, ridiculous sitting photo.

Mallory & Ryan {Married} Part 2 Romantics, Details and Reception

April 14, 2012 Weddings

After Mallory & Ryan’s wedding at Robert Carr Chapel on the campus of TCU we took advantage of the beautiful light outside for portraits then headed on to their reception at Stonegate Mansion. Randall Stout provided our entertainment for the evening and as he introduced the bridal party they danced out to special introductions and Mallory and Ryan bumped booty’s and were silly as they took the floor for their first dance. They danced cheek to cheek and he twirled her and I loved the movement in her gown. As they cut the cake Mallory had a little too much fun and smashed just a bit of it on Ryan’s face. He was a good sport and gave her a icing covered kiss. During toasts Ken, Mallory’s Dad, shed a few tears. I love this man and he is truly a great Father. The couple had unique parent dances as Mallory and Ken broke into a little old school hip hop number and Ryan and his Mom did a sweet choreographed routine. The danced, mingled and enjoyed their guests before a stalled take off in a classic Rolls Royce. I love that their wedding like so many had bumps but it is all the things, planned and unplanned, that make up the memories of our weddings. Mallory and Ryan have the best hearts and I know their future holds many wonderful things.

Mallory pulled together a pefectly planned country chic reception and wedding day with the help of a fabulous team of vendors and her dear Dad. Ken spent lots of time chopping wood at their ranch and doing creative things like wood burning their table numbers, initials and date onto tree stumps. Most amazingly he made a ring box for the couple. Tami Winn of Le Fleur Couture brought the flower vision together. We were joined by Turquoise Video Productions for wedding cinema and food by The Reata. To see more of their gorgeous day see the slide show below!

Mallory & Ryan {Married} Part 1 Preperations, Bridal Portraits & Ceremony

April 13, 2012 Bridal Portraits

This wedding was near and dear to my heart as it was my second wedding with the Bride’s family. A little over a year ago I photographed Mallory’s sisters wedding so I felt right at home with her parents, brother and grandma. Although I may have been meeting Ryan’s family for the first time they were SO sweet and made me feel like I’ve known them for ever. My strong attachment to them meant narrowing down photos for them has been HARD!!! So in conclusion I will be sharing 2 blogs of this awesome Robert Carr wedding and Stonegate Mansion Reception.

I met up with Mallory and her gang of girls for preparations at Stonegate Mansion where we were joined by the hair and make up team of Halo Salon. After Mallory slipped into her gown we headed to the chapel for her wedding. After the Mom’s were seated they joined hands and walked to the altar to light the unity candles. I knew it would be emotional and from the first moment those doors opened to reveal Mallory and her Dad, Ken, my heart beat faster. Behind me I know Ryan’s must have been booming in his chest too as he grinned as she walked down the aisle towards him. I loved that through out the day Mallory was always hugging on her Dad, from giving her away to right after the ceremony as she cried as he held her.

Today I also wanted to share a few of Mallory’s bridal portraits that we took a few months ago at the Gaylord and Lake Grapevine. Bridals are one of my favorite things and it was so great to spend the afternoon with her and her Mom, Stacey. Keep a look out for Part 2 with their romantic portraits, more details and a reception that rocked thanks to Randall Stout Entertainment!

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