spring wedding | Tracy Autem Photography

So excited to start sharing this beautiful vineyard wedding! Mitas Hill Vineyard is seriously the most perfect place in North Texas to have your wedding if you want it to have that classic winery look. The property is huge and filled with fields of beautiful grape vines. From the ceremony you overlook the vineyard and it is pretty spectacular. It is like a little piece of the California wine country right here! The location is more than pretty, for this couple it is home. Jillian’s family owns and operates Mitas Hill and Brady works on property – that connection makes it even more special.

We kicked off the day indoors at the winery for getting ready in the suites and lounge. Jill and Brady exchanged gifts and dressed in their finest. I love the illusion plunging neckline of Jillian’s wedding gown from the Bridal boutique of Lewisville. During the ceremony these two were all smiles (as were their parents!) – they have been together for over 10 years having started dating while Jill was in junior high and Brady was the “older man” in high school. I think their age difference definitely means less today but I am so glad that they have stuck through it all and by each others side so that now that can call each other husband and wife! Congrats you two and I can’t wait to share more of this beautiful May wedding!

Every wedding isn’t complete without an amazing team and Jillian and her Mother pulled together an all star cast:

Turquoise Video

Oliver Davis Events – Wedding planning, design & floral

Bella Bridesmaid – Bridesmaids Attire

Mens Warehouse – Mens wear

Bridal Boutique of Lewisville – Brides Gown

TC Makeup

Minted – Paper Products

The Magic Pen – Paper Products

CW Designs – Paper Products

LeForce Entertainment – Ceremony Music

Lorenzo Gonzalez – Harpist

Hill

Photo by Tracy Autem

Lauren & Doug had a pretty fantastic day – it rained – oh how it rained. But through it all these two said I do and they are married. It was a day I will never forget and I am truly happy with the images we created.

The entire day our fingers were crossed and prayers were being said about the chance of rain that had spiked suddenly that morning. As we prepared at The Warwick Melrose for the wedding we were all watching the storm clouds. Upon arrival at Arlington Hall the sun came out and we had some glorious light as we quickly got Lauren & Doug ready for the big reveal. I loved Doug’s face when he turned to see his bride – so beautiful and lit by the mid day sun. God gave us a beautiful hour of light and sun and then the rain came back. We were not defeated though, we tried to hold the ceremony outdoors but after one failed attempt and allot of wet guests we moved on to an early cocktail hour. While the bride & groom visited with guests the all star vendor team moved a beautiful flower draped huppa to the portico of Arlington Hall. It was perfectly imperfect in every way and the ceremony that followed was full of laughter and love like I have never seen. The unexpected reveals, and for Lauren & Doug it revealed the deepness of their love, family & friends and that no matter the circumstances we were all there to celebrate them! The interfaith rabi did a great job lightning the mood and marrying these two.

Congrats Lauren & Doug!

This rainy day wedding would not have been pulled off without the AMAZING team of rockstar wedding vendors. I was so truly blessed to have these amazing people by my side to make sure Lauren’s day was perfect!

The Southern Table – Floral (this vendor team went above and beyond moving decor in the rain – THAN YOU!)

Arlington Hall – Venue

Events by Kristen – Planning & Design (totally braved the rain to make everything perfect!)

Tracy Melton – Hair & Makeup

Stamped Paper Co

Rabi David Gruber – Officiant

Saks Fifth Ave – Bridal Gown

Martin Greenfield Clothiers – Groom’s Attire