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Katie & Allen – Wedding Reception & Portraits at Piazza in the VillageColleyville, Texas

October 10, 2017 Details

Katie & Allen’s vibrant colored wedding reception at Piazza in the Village in Colleyville was beautiful. The lighting gave the effect of a pink sunset on the walls while they danced their first dance. It was beautiful and this night was fun! DJ Andy Austin made the reception with his antics, party styling and DJ skills. Such a beautiful night thanks to the following vendor team:

Piazza in the Village

DJ Andy Austin

Sugar Bee Sweets

Thirteen Media

Stardust Celebrations – Wedding Gown

Brittany Jones – Hair & Makeup

Elegance with Attitude – Flowers

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

Charissa & Damon – Wedding Ceremony & Reception at City Club Fort Worth

October 31, 2016 Ceremony

Charissa & Damon had a beautiful wedding at City Club of Fort Worth and I am so excited to finally share! These two met over 6 years ago and through their courtship they have enjoyed lots of fun, sporting events and growing together as a team. Now they are on to life’s next adventure – as husband and wife!

We met up with this adorable couple at City Club where they spent their day from getting ready, the ceremony and the reception. Charissa and her girls were glammed by the Beauty and the Blush hair and makeup team. Charissa looked stunning with her classic undo and clean lined ball gown dress. I was completely smitten with the bodice and the ribbon detailing on the bottom. It reminded me of a 50’s starlet on the red carpet! Damon and his guys hung out and helped him keep calm leading up to the ceremony.

After their ceremony we slipped out onto the balcony for some fun night time shots with the city lights behind them before spending the rest of the night on the dance floor! Damon is all smiles when he has his arms wrapped around his wife and it was so sweet watching them together. We had such a great time celebrating with them!

This day was made perfect with a fabulous vendor team:

City Club Fort Worth

Kate Foley Floral

LeForce Entertainment

Sugar Bee Sweets – Cakes

Beauty & The Blush – Hair & Makeup

Paper Planet – Paper Products

Stanley Korshak – Brides Gown

Bella Bridesmaid

Mens Warehouse

Check out some more beautiful moments from this Fort Worth Wedding in their slideshow highlight!

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Tiffany & Chip – Wedding Reception at White Oaks Ranch

November 2, 2015 Details

In love with the beautiful fusion of classic and rustic in this open air covered pavilion! I don’t think there could have been a more perfect place for Tiffany & Chip to celebrate their marriage with family and friends. The lush tall centerpieces on the farmhouse inspired head table and the cafe lights made it so romantic.

As Tiff & Chip shared their first dance as husband and wife the were all smiles with a side of silly. I love watching these two – seriously, my face hurt from smiling so much! As Grandpa blessed the dinner (Babes Chicken, YUM!) I was once again just taken by this families closeness and love for each other as they held hands praying to God. This was further cemented as Tiffany not only shared a special dance with her Grandpa but her Mom – her hero, role model and biggest fan. It was so sweet! Chip and his Mom shared a sweet dance before kicking off the party with more fun dance to Walk The Dinosaur. Never heard of it? Well it is a spectacular example of 80’s amazingness, check it out here.

Some yummy cakes, pies and cobbler’s by Sugar Bee Sweets and it was Party time! Such a fun day – I was so sad when it came to a close. It was really a privilege to get to know them over this last year and share in their special day. Love you guys!

How did all the pretty happen? Because Tiffany & her Mommy recruited some amazing vendors to help out! Check them out:

Events & Experiences

White Oaks Ranch

Sugar Bee Sweets

Babe’s Chicken

Petals Couture

Blissful Sky Studio

Stardust Celebrations – A Curvy Bride

Brittany Jones – Hair & Makeup

Knot Standard – Groom’s Suit

LeForce Entertainment

Clara Doyle Calligraphy

Tiny Prints – Invitations

If you are still craving more check out their wedding day highlight slide show with even more precious moments!

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

December 4, 2014 Moments

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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:

Tracey & Luis – Wedding Reception at Thistle Springs Ranch

November 18, 2014 Moments

After the I do’s it was time to party…well after some beautiful portraits at least. By the time I had these two all to myself for some romantic imagery the light was golden and pretty much perfection. These two just beam in each others presence. I could have photographed just them all night but we had to get the party started and they did that from the moment they walked in. Led into their reception by the Walton Stout Band horn section it set the tone for a night with a full dance floor and happy hearts. From the first dance until the last the guests drank, ate, danced and enjoyed the party to celebrate the start of Tracey & Luis’ life together. Luis is all about the formula one racing so of course he had to have a racing themed cake that was created by Sugar Bee sweets. It was super cool! To throw in a little bit of family heritage there was lots of latin dancing and the Hora (Jewish chair dancing tradition). The day felt like these two, it was so personalized. Congrats!

Huge thank you to all the vendors that helped pull Tracy & Luis’ ranch wedding reception together:

Bliss Bridal – Brides Gown

Sugar Bee Sweets

Thistle Springs Ranch

Lillium Floral Design

Veronicuts – Hair

Jenna Thomas Makeup Artistry

Nordstrom – Bridesmaid Dresses

The Walton Stout Band

A Sophisticated Affair – Catering

To see more of their timeless ranch wedding check out their wedding day slide show:

Tracey & Luis – Wedding at Thistle Springs Ranch

November 17, 2014 Bridal Portraits

Tracey and Luis are too cute for words and I am head over heals with this first photo, after kissing at the altar and twice in the aisle on their way out they still immediately kissed and embraced once out of sight from all their guests. I think that is a record! 4 kisses in a matter of seconds, these two couldn’t keep away from each other once they were finally together! Before they were married though we had a blast getting ready and getting down the aisle. From the moment I walked into the room Tracey was all smiles! Since prior to the wedding Tracey was not able to do bridal portraits we took some time out before the ceremony and hiked over to a treed area by the water for some stunning photos of her alone in her Bliss Bridal gown. Luis and his boys prepped in the loft where his brother helped him get dressed and he got a touch teary reading the note Tracey wrote him. During the ceremony it was Tracey’s turn to get teared up and Luis, the gentleman that he is, wiped her tears away. They really could not be more adorable and in love!

Check back tomorrow for their reception and wedding slide show!

Wasn’t their outdoor ranch wedding stunning? It takes a village and these are the vendors that helped pull Tracy & Luis’ outside wedding together:

Bliss Bridal – Brides Gown

Sugar Bee Sweets

Thistle Springs Ranch

Lillium Floral Design

Veronicuts – Hair

Jenna Thomas Makeup Artistry

Nordstrom – Bridesmaid Dresses

The Walton Stout Band

A Sophisticated Affair – Catering

Lindsey & Christian – Wedding Reception at The Colonial Country Club

July 14, 2014 Moments

The Colonial Country Club was perfectly elegant for this classic couple. With red, black and white details and floral the ballroom was gorgeous. After the couple kicked off the night with their first dance we headed out to capture some golden light near the green. The course is always a great backdrop at the golden hour and it did not disappoint. I love that even during romantic portraits these two were laughing and capturing that is better than any pose. THEN we partied – the dace floor was full all night, cake was delicious and dinner filled everyone to satisfaction. It was a great night as I enjoyed shaking my tail along with this couple and all their friends.

I am so excited for what the future holds for you two! Congratulations and be blessed in all things!

Wedding fabulous doesn’t happen on it’s own, thanks to this team that made the magic happen:

Tami Winn Events – Floral

Bliss Bridal – Bride & Bridesmaids attire

About Face Artistry – Randee Strand – Hair & Make Up

Mens Wearhouse

Sugar Bee Sweets – Cake

Trey & the Tritiones – Reception Band

Owl and Tree Films – Video

Beyond – Reception Lighting

Because we love photos and telling the story, check out Lindsey & Christian’s highlights slideshow with more moments!

Lindsey & Christian – Wedding at FUMC Hurst & Bridals at Thistle Hill

July 13, 2014 Bridal Portraits

Lindsey and Christian are adorably sweet – just look above to see the proof. This sweet moment in the choir closet at their church just moments after their ceremony embodies EVERYTHING I love about weddings and my job. My couples, being real, genuine, in a moment “alone” some how loosing themselves in each other even though I am watching. Right after the wedding ends is probably my favorite part of the day – I love seeing how my couples react to the fact that they are FINALLY married. I think Lindsey & Christian have a beautiful Christ centered relationship and I can’t wait to see how they continue to grow together.

Their day was full of these love filled moments but they were equally balanced with lots of laughs and fun. From the moment I arrived at Lindsey’s house for prep photos her gals and her were cutting up, telling stories and smiling from ear to ear. From almost dropping an earring down her dress to a hilarious moment around the corner at the church between the couple, their great attitudes and easy going spirits were so refreshing. What is even more remarkable about this couple is God’s timing, attending the same church growing up, even the same youth group and activities neither of them ever really “saw” the other. Then at the right time, after college, they took notice and it was amazing to hear the pastor who once ministered to them as teens marry them in that same church.

Also included in this post are a few of Lindsey’s bridal portraits we took a few months ago at Thistle Hill in Fort Worth. This historic mansion is a fabulous place for a session with a vintage antique flair.

Check back tomorrow for more images from their Colonial Country Club wedding!

Huge shout out to the wedding vendors that helped make this Hurst and Fort Worth Wedding such a success:

Tami Winn Events – Floral

Bliss Bridal – Bride & Bridesmaids attire

About Face Artistry – Randee Strand – Hair & Make Up

Mens Wearhouse

Sugar Bee Sweets – Cake

Trey & the Tritiones – Reception Band

Owl and Tree Films – Video

Beyond – Reception Lighting

-Tracy

Abby & Jeff – Wedding Reception at The Modern, Fort Worth

April 18, 2014 Moments

Abby & Jeff had a fabulous reception at The Modern after their Robert Carr Chapel Wedding Ceremony. Upon arrival and after a short introduction and dinner I stole these two away for photos in the galleries and outdoors with the building as a beautiful night time backdrop. The opportunity to photograph a couple with amazing architecture and artwork is one of my favorite parts of this unique reception venue. After dinner in the Grand Hall the party moved to the cafe where IDT Band was set up to fill the night with music! The floor was full and everyone, including me, had a great time. Congrats you two on your marriage and I know there are great things in your future!