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Emilee & Jeff – Wedding Ceremony at Marty Leonard ChapelFort Worth, Texas

November 18, 2016 Ceremony

Emilee & Jeff’s black and white wedding was not just super pretty – it was full of emotional moments that made me get goose bumps and cry happy tears behind my camera. After an sweet first look at the Omni hotel we headed to Marty Leonard Chapel for their wedding ceremony. Emilee got her bridesmaids super fun black and white polka dot umbrella’s by Kate Spade so we had to use them for a photo – so cute! After some photos of the bridesmaids and groomsmen outside the church it was time for their fall nighttime ceremony. The chapel has bright light during the day but at night it is moody and dimly lit and I think it feels very romantic. During the ceremony I don’t think Jeff stopped smiling for an instant – I love his smile – so bright and contagious. Even now I am smiling as I type thinking about his face. 🙂 After the I do’s we were able to capture some night time portraits showing off the architecture and space that makes the Marty Leonard Chapel so beautiful and unique.

Weddings are awesome but they are sure made better by a fab vendor team! Thankfully Emilee had one great team:

Tami Winn Events – Planning, Design & Floral

Marty Leonard Chapel

Silver West Transportation

Forte Strings – Ceremony Music

Angie Williams – Hair and Makeup

Bliss Bridal Salon – Brides Gown

Mister Tuxedo

The Bridesmaid Boutique

Meredith & Michael – Wedding Ceremony at Preston Hollow Church Dallas

February 9, 2016 Ceremony

This day was pretty top notch – these two and their families are so sweet and loving. They made my team and I feel like we were part of the family and it was a complete pleasure to share this day with them.

We met up with Meredith and her ladies at her parents home to hang out and prepare for the wedding. Meredith has a beautiful group of friends and they looked gorgeous in their floor length black bella bridesmaids dresses. After hanging at home it was off to Preston Hollow Presbyterian where we turned up the emotion as Meredith dressed in her gown and shared some sweet moments with her parents. Her Daddy’s face when he saw his daughter, as a bride, just had me teary and then when they gathered to gather to give her a special wedding day present I lost it. Every girl loves a blue jewelry box but a tiffany’s pearl necklace on your wedding day is more than a gift – it is a keepsake, an heriloom that some day her little girl may wear on her own wedding day. So perfect!

Michael and the guys were hanging at his home for some classic goofing off guy style before heading to the church where he anxiously awaited seeing his bride. His back turned, Meredith walked down the aisle to him and when he turned to see her…..wow. These two are totally love and I could see the stress and anxiety melt as they were finally together. It was so sweet to hear them catch up, check out each other’s duds and give some really big hugs. It was a super cold day for their wedding but we got lucky with no rain for a brief moment to head outside for a few romantic portraits of the couple.

As the sun went down, the bagpiper played to welcome their guest and the church sanctuary filled. When the doors opened Michael cried (a little) and Meredith looked perfect in every way. 🙂

No wedding would be complete without a well thought out team of vendors:

A Stylish Soiree

Stardust Celebrations – Brides Gown

Mens Warehouse

Bella Bridesmaid

Osgood O’Neil

Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas

Check back tomorrow for our second part of this Dallas Wedding!

-Tracy Autem (lead photographer)

with Amanda & Annie

Katie & Charlie – Winter Night Wedding Ceremony at Marty Leonard Chapel

January 20, 2016 Ceremony

We ended 2015 with one fun blowout of a party as we celebrated alongside Katie & Charlie at Marty Leonard Chapel and The Fort Worth Club. Before we could ring in the new year first we had to countdown to Conway and get these two married!

We kicked off the day at The Fort Worth club for preparations and some relaxing with the bridesmaids and groomsmen. The ladies were ready to party and sparkling from head to toe in their gold drape backed sequin gowns. Charlie, the sweetheart that he is, gave each of the bridesmaids a bottle of Creed Perfume, Love in White, with a hand written note on the back thanking them for being a part of their day. Every detail was perfect and thought out from the fabulous blue shoes Katie wore to the bejeweled clutch and the amazing sapphire ring borrowed from he groom’s Mother. When it was time to get dressed Katie just glowed. I love her classic and clean lined gown with a fun and textured flared skirt.

At the church we snuck in a few photos as the sun was setting outside. The ladies were so sophisticated in their fur stoles. Charlie and his guys were thankful for the cold though – it is so funny to me how guys are always hot! Whenever it is cold outside it seems like a blessing to the groom. Katie’s family had their childhood minister who baptized her fly in to perform the ceremony. By candlelight and romantic moody lighting the couple said their vows. Charlie cried a few tears and Katie was so radiant. It was such a pleasure to share this day with them.

Without this amazing team this wedding would not have been possible, thanks friendors!

Tami Winn Events – Planning, design & floral

Marty Leonard Chapel

Angie Williams – Hair & Makeup

Turquoise Video Productions

Forte Strings

Silver West Transportation

Paper Planet – Paper Products

Neiman Marcus – Dallas – Katies Bridal Gown

Bagdley Mischka – Bridesmaids Dresses