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Shelby & Whilden – Wedding Reception at Ashton DepotFort Worth, Texas

June 10, 2017 Details

The Ashton Depot is one of my fave places to photograph – beautiful architecture, a rich history and one of the best teams around! Their food is out of this world amazing! Shelby’s color pallete of soft whites and creams with touches of blue and soft peach and pinks was beautiful. Shelby and Whilden had a fun filled reception. Thanks to the following team who made the party such a success:

Tami Winn Events – Jamie Lemke – Planning

Ashton Depot

Sugar Bee Sweets

Roof Raisers Band

Sage Fine Florals

It’s Your Night Entertainment – Photo booth & Lighting

Turquoise Video

Grand Slam Glam – Hair & Makeup

Ivory Bridal Atelie

LuLu’s Bridal

Silver West

Brazos Carriages

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

Megan & Dylan – Getting Ready & Wedding CeremonyOmni Hotel & Robert Carr Chapel at TCU

September 25, 2016 Ceremony

This day was full of all the feels – I mean look at this image that started our day! As we arrived Megan was getting ready to read her note from Dylan and open her gift. As she sat down and started to read the tears poured and it was precious in every way. You all know how I feel about the feels – I am one happy photographer. 🙂

As the ladies dressed and the guys toasted and finished their final details we captured the fun, the emotions and the nerves leading up to the first look (see the post dedicated to that! yes, it was so good it needed it’s own.) Megan’s attire pretty much is one of my favorite looks ever – from her louboutin’s to her sparkly backless dress with it’s fun fluffy skirt. Megan lovingly refers to her dress as Fluffy – every gown needs a special name! Ready to go the couple and their bridesmaids and groomsmen set off on a bus to the Robert Carr Chapel at TCU Campus to get married!

Thank you to the vendors that made this day so beautiful:

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

Tiffany & Justin – Wedding Ceremony & Reception on the Bass Hall Stage

August 31, 2015 Ceremony

Tiffany and Justin met while he was standing on tables, playing his Bass and being highly energetic at a concert he was playing. Tiffany’s brother is a part of that band and Justin’s crazy outgoing personality caught Tiffany’s eye. Now these two are parents to a gorgeous little boy and married! Wanting to merge Tiffany’s love for bling, all things Fort Worth and TCU and Justin’s rockstar vibe the stage at Bass Hall was the perfect place for these two to say I do. With a ceremony on the stage and guests seated in the theater it was a dramatic event. After the vows the guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the Grand Lobby before being escorted back into the hall for a fine reception on the stage itself! During the reception fun was had by all as Justin and his buds took the stage for a short set with their band and Glenn Roush kept the party going the rest of the night. Super Frog was on site to dance it up with all the guests and take photos. We had such a great time celebrating along side this family!

Thank you to the following wedding professionals who helped made this day beautiful:
Bass Hall

Glenn Roush & LeForce Entertainment

City Kitchen Catering

Pic strips – Red Carpet Photos

Wonderful Kakes

LuLu Bridal

See more of Tiffany & Justin’s Bass Hall Stage Wedding Ceremony & Reception in their highlight 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:

Travis & Richelle- Wedding at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Fort Worth with Preperations & First Look at The Omni Hotel

August 28, 2013 Ceremony

Oh my goodness how I LOVED this wedding. Richelle and Travis are the real deal, totally and madly in love and so much stinkin FUN! From the moment their eyes locked during the first look these two had my swooning all day. The photo above, just moments after their first glimpse was a favorite the moment I took it. Never underestimate a location, they were waiting on an elevator and I looked up, saw it, shot it, ahhhhh. Happy photographer. They also had me happy all day long with their great expressions and emotional connection with family and friends. SO much so that this will be a 2 parter. Too much LOVE for one post! Browse on for more photos from their getting ready at The Omni Hotel in Fort Worth followed by the wedding ceremony at St Patricks Cathedral in downtown.

Huge Thank you to the following vendors for making their wedding day complete!

Tami Winn Events- Jamie – Planning and Coordination

LeFleur Couture – Floral

Creme de la Creme Cake Company

Glenn Roush Entertainment

Lulu’s Bridal Boutique- Bridal Gown

Weddington Way- Bridesmaid’s Dresses

City Club- Catering

Halo Brides- Hair and Make Up

Adore this photo of Richelle’s Mom and 2 of her sisters looking on as she was having her hair done. Precious!

There were some tears…..Becoming a bride can be overwhelming and I love it!

Look at that light, and calm spirit. Despite the tears Richelle held it together and all of it melted away when she saw Travis.

In the hall, on her way to see her Groom, Mom caught her for a quick hug and some well wishes. So Sweet.

Boys are silly.

There He is.

There She is.

Must add the veil for some full effect at the church.

More boy craziness! I loved these guys!

Travis having a moment with his family before the ceremony.

Richelle’s Dad walking outside the church with her littlest sister. This photo is a MUST at her wedding one day!

Caitlyn & Chris – Wedding at Cistercian Abbey & The Gaylord Texan, Part 2 Romantic Portraits & Reception

June 29, 2012 Moments

Caitlyn & Chris gave me lots of time for romantic portraits and that made me one happy photographer. The photo above makes me jump up and down and go WOOOHOOOO. Yep, I love it that much. After some time alone at Cistercian Abbey we headed to The Gaylord Texan to finish up photos with the bridal party before entering their reception. It was a beautiful setting, vintage country chic in an upscale way with amazing food by the hotel. LeForce Entertainment kept the dance floor full and it was truly a great night!

Here all the vendors that made their day possible:

LuLu’s Bridal – Brides Gown

Lilly Pulitzer – Bridesmaid attire

Gaylord Texan – Reception venue, transportation, cake & catering

Rachel Jacobson – Hair and Make Up

Jonathon Link Studios – Video

Leforce Entertainment – Jeff Burris

Caitlyn – Bridal Portraits at McKinney Cotton Mill

June 25, 2012 Bridal Portraits

I have one word to describe Caitlyn, WOW. It completely sums her up and her gorgeous bridal portraits at McKinney Cotton Mill. Her eyes are piercing and she has marvelous bone structure as well as looking amazing in her gown from LuLu’s Bridal in Dallas. In addition to her bridals we spent some extra time together at the NYLO in Plano for Boudoir photos. One of my favorite lingere sessions ever that I wish I could share. I had so much fun photographing her and I can’t wait to share her wedding later this week.

Courtney & Jake {Married at Broadway Baptist & City Club} Fort Worth Wedding

January 30, 2012 Moments

Courtney and Jake were married a few weeks ago at Broadway Baptist with a reception to follow at City Club of Fort Worth. Their bridal party was made up of their closest friends and some of the most adorable kids I have ever had at a wedding. Their ceremony was truly touching and I adored that as he gave her away Cortney’s Dad was wiping tears from his eyes. During the ceremony I had the best view in the balcony to see Jake’s face as he vowed to his bride and the stolen glances at each other during the lighting of the unity candle. When couples are recessing out of the church so often they are overwhelmed and looking out, seeing all the guests BUT Courtney and Jake kept looking at each other as they left the altar behind them. I LOVE THAT! It speaks so much to their love for one another. Fireworks have a special meaning to them so we did a getaway with sparklers at the church before heading over to the reception. The reception was filled with heart felt toasts, good company, delicious treats and good tunes from DJ William Ryan. It was such a special night and we SO enjoyed being there to photograph it!

Courtney & Jake’s amazing vendor team:

Blooms Forever

LuLu’s Bridal Salon – Bride and Maids Attire

William Ryan with It’s Your Night DJ

The Cake Guys

Capturing Moments Video – Summer Satterfield

Uptown Popcorn – Favors

Pinkberry – Specialty Dessert

Ducky Bob’s – Rentals

Halo Salon – Brides Hair and Make Up