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Amanda & John – Wedding Reception at City Club of Fort Worth

December 4, 2014 Moments

Tracy Autem 2014

After a perfect ceremony these two headed over to party with their friends and family at The City Club of Fort Worth. From the time they entered the room until the last dance the room was full of energy, the dance floor was full and we hall had SO much fun! I love a groom that spends more time on the dance floor or at his brides side than anywhere else so John is a fave of mine! Amanda and her friends barely ever stepped off the dance floor, I know they had to be tired at the end of this night! My favorite part of the day as always was their private last dance. There is something so magical about the couple alone in their reception space, sharing a moment without all their guests before they say farewell. Always a tear jerker, always makes me smile and always makes for beautiful images!

Congrats Amanda & John! I have loved getting to know you and being apart of your journey!

Thanks to all the vendors that helped make Amanda and John’s wedding day so special:

Bliss Bridal – Bride and Bridesmaids attire

Turquoise Video

LeForce Entertainment – DJ & Lighting

Sugar Bee Sweets – Cakes

City Club of Fort Worth – Location & Catering

Kelly Norvell with Bridal Blooms

Lip Service Make Up Artistry

Mouton’s Salon

Personally Yours Invitations

Want more! I always do! Check out their wedding slide show:

Amy & John Paul – Wedding at Marty Leonard Chapel & Bass Hall Van Cliburn

October 14, 2014 Ceremony

Amy & John Paul are a super fabulous couple that I LOVED spending their wedding day with. They treated me like one of the family and all of their guests and friends were filled with happiness to see these two tie the knot! The best part of their wedding may have been Issac, Amy’s son, who totally stole the show. From walking his mom down the aisle to a special moment in the ceremony where he received a special dragon charm (his favorite creature.) It is great to see not only a man and woman totally in love, made for each other but how they both considered their marriage and that it wasn’t just about them, it was about family. The family vibe started early as the couple prepared in their home with Issac and surrounded by friends. It was so casual and easy going – even though they were together Amy kept her final reveal a secret until the church where John saw her for the first time in the Marty Leonard Chapel. Then after some time alone Issac was invited in to see his Mommy in her gown. All day long the theme was purple, from flowers to table cloths and even chargers. It was so perfectly done with complementing shades adding depth and interest to the monochromatic theme. This fabulous day was pulled together by the work of an amazing line up of vendors:

Sarabeth Events

Bass Hall

Kelly Norvell – Bridal Blooms

Turquoise Video

Glenn Roush – Entertainment, lighting & photo booth

Cake Guys

City Club – Catering

Lip Service Makeup Artistry

LuLu’s Bridal Boutique

Vintage Wedding Rides

Papyrus Paper Products

Congrats you two! Want to check out more? Watch their wedding day highlights reel:

Michelle & Dustin – Wedding Reception at The Modern

September 30, 2014 Moments

The Modern is one of my favorite place to photograph – gorgeous architecture, sounded by world class art. I love it! I was so glad that we had a few stolen moments in the galleries and outside the museum to capture some images of Michelle & Dustin alone before their party kicked off! After these it was go go go and dance dance dance! Emerald City kept the floor packed ALL NIGHT with their high energy and amazing showman ship. Lush Couture Floral made the great hall come to life with gorgeous floral. I loved the unique set up with a centerpiece of seating and reserved tables for family anchoring the room and decor. For more of their day check out their wedding highlight shlideshow:

Thanks again to all the fab vendors who worked together to create a flawless day for the couple:

Mens Warehouse

Lip Service Makeup Artistry

Lush Couture Floral

Creme de la Creme Cakes

Reverend Joe Zinser

Emerald City

Shutter booth

BBJ Linens

Taylors Rentals

Absolute Lighting

Michelle & Dustin – Wedding at Robert Carr Chapel

September 29, 2014 Ceremony

Michelle and Dustin just arrived home over the weekend from their honeymoon in Bora Bora and as they sit down to start their week back in reality I am so excited to share their wedding images! Their day was pretty amazing and we were happy to get to share in it with them. From getting ready at the Omni this two were having a blast surrounded by their friends and family. I loved Michele’s fabulous shoes and her lace dress with cap sleeves and cut out back. They had some adorable kids in attendance that stole our hearts during getting ready. My favorite part of this day hands down was the entrance of the bride. Before those doors even opened to reveal Michelle, Dustin was already getting teary and you could see the anticipation just over taking him. It was SO sweet! Can’t wait to share this couples fun filled reception at The Modern tomorrow! Thanks to the vendors who made Michelle & Dustin’s wedding such a success!

Mens Warehouse

Lip Service Makeup Artistry

Lush Couture Floral

Creme de la Creme Cakes

Reverend Joe Zinser

Emerald City

Shutter booth

BBJ Linens

Taylors Rentals

Absolute Lighting

Megan & Casey Wedding Reception at The Omni Fort Worth

September 15, 2014 Moments

After a touching ceremony at Robert Carr Chapel we headed off to the Fort Worth Omni Hotel for Megan & Casey’s wedding reception. I adore these first 2 photos showcasing the back of Megan’s gorgeous gown and her fabulous simple and classic hairstyle. Casey is looking smart in his dress blues too! After a few romantic moments it was time to party! From the moment they entered this couple was energized and spent the night dancing, playing drinking games with friends and truly celebrating the beginning of their lives together. The ballroom looked beautiful with floral by Tami Winn Events and lighting by LeForce. Thanks so much Megan & Casey for allowing us to be a part of your new lives together!

Huge shout out to all the vendors who helped make Megan & Casey’s weddings perfect:

Tami Winn Events – Jamie Lemke – Planning & Floral

LeForce Entertainment – Cratin Sheffield

Colleen’s Cakes

Bliss Bridal – Gown

J. Crew – Bridesmaids Dresses

Robert Carr Chapel – Ceremony Location

Love Notes – Randy Dicken – Officiant

Lip Service Makeup Artistry – Jennifer Trotter

Renn does Hair – Renn Traylor

To see more of this beautiful Fort Worth wedding see their slide show:

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

Ali & Brent – Wedding Reception at Fort Worth Club

August 29, 2014 Weddings

Tracy Autem & Lightly Photography 2014

After a touch of pre ceremony rain we had bright sunny skies for some photos outdoors before heading to Alison and Brent’s wedding reception. I just love the exterior at Robert Carr Chapel, completely classic and so romantic. The couple and their bridal party had a bit of fun on the step and a groomsmen’s jacket may have been damaged by their shenanigans. 🙂 Then it was off to the reception for a fabulous party with Trey & the Tritones and a delicious sit down dinner by Fort Worth Club. Brent ended their first dance with a dip and a kiss and before long the floor was full and stayed packed with dancing and fun all night long! For their cakes the couple gave a not to their alma matter, Baylor with a themed cake and a fun gobo light. From the first dance to the last dance this night was perfect.

Thanks to the vendor team who made their day a success:

Tami Winn Events – Floral, design and planning

Fort Worth Club

Robert Carr Chapel, TCU

Lynn Films

Renn Traylor Hair

Lip Service Makeup Artistry – Jennifer Trotter

Bliss Bridal – Bride and Bridesmaids attire

Celebration Event Rentals

Suite 206 Event Rentals

Beyond – Lighting

Trey & the Tritones

My Vintage Limo – Farewell Vehicle

Silver West Transportation

Randal Stout Entertainment Photo Booth

If you are dying to see more watch their highlight reel and follow the link at the end to see the complete wedding collection:

Katherine & Douglas – Wedding Reception at Piazza in the Village

March 21, 2014 Moments

Romantics with these two made me SO very happy! Look at these! Eeeeee, love! We took advantage of the night time lights outside the Piazza in the Village plus some off camera flash love to create these dramatic images. Daytime is always beautiful but sometimes the little bit of light that is naturally available at night can make for some stunning moments. After some time alone Kathryn & Douglas took to the dance floor where he spun her and held her tight for a choreographed first dance. Rod Baker with DFW Parties kept the floor packed all night as everyone fully celebrated this special night. I loved spending their day with them and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them. Congrats!