The Colonial Country Club | Tracy Autem Photography

Caroline & Max – Engagement Session at Colonial Country ClubFort Worth, Texas

August 30, 2018 Engagement

I am so excited about this wedding! Why? Because Max is the brother of one of my fabulous past brides and Caroline is her best friend! It’s a perfect match and I just love them together. I love their beginning story as it may have taken awhile to move from friends to romance but I think it’s perfection:

“Max and I met when I was a freshman in college at OU because I was his sisters roomate. Abbey and I ended up living together all four years of college and naturally max and I became close friends since he was also at OU with us. Never crossed my mind of dating him during college because he was abbeys big brother. He took care of us, was always there when we needed him, and became one of my closest guy friends. It wasn’t until post grad that our paths crossed when we were both back living in dallas. We started hanging out with each other more and more and one night it hit me that I was developing feelings for him. We talked and both mutually agreed that feelings were there but had to get abbeys blessing before anything happened. So after talking to her and filling her in we decided to see what would happen. Although weird at first, since to everyone he was “Abbey’s brother”, the narrative eventually changed to just Max and Caroline. It happened very organically and out of the blue but I can’t imagine now us not being together. Two and a half years later and were getting married.” – Caroline

For their engagement session we selected The Colonial Country Club. Both of these two have ties to golf and it’s classic backdrops, gorgeous golf course and of course these two happy people made for perfection! Caroline’s Mom served as our tour guide and showed us some amazing spots on the golf course then we played inside. I adore this silhouette shot above – so sexy and elegant!

Can’t wait for the wedding you two! Have fun this week on your family vacay!

-Tracy

Becca and Drew – Wedding at University Christian & Colonial Country Club

January 27, 2015 Ceremony

Becca and Drew are our first couple of 2015 and what a great start for the year! These two love birds chose a winter wedding and they carried that theme beautifully through out the day. From midnight blue bridesmaids dresses to snowflakes on their cakes it was a cool and elegant day. It was definitely cool outside too as the January weather did not disappoint with some chilly temps and some rain on and off through out the day. We were lucky to snag just a little time outside with the couple for their first look before the ceremony and the rain began. Becca and Drew were so sweet during their first sight and you could just see the stress melt away as they were able to spend some time alone together. From wedding at University Christian Church over to The Colonial for the reception it was time to dance and mingle with friends and family! As the night came to an end they shared a private last dance which may have been my very favorite part of their day. Alone in their reception room I could just see how much Becca and Drew love one another, what a great start to their marriage! Congrats guys!

Fabulous weddings are created by amazing teams and Becca & Drew had one killer team!

Tami Winn Events – Event Planner Jamie Lemke

Turquoise Video

Renn Traylor – Hair

Halo Salon – Make Up

Neiman Marcus – Brides Gown

Bridal Boutique of Lewisville – Bridesmaids Attire

Bridal Blooms

Creme de la Creme

DJ Jason Esquire – DJ & Lighting

LeForce Entertainment – Photo Booth

BBJ Linens

My Vintage Limo

Byrd & Bleecker – Paper Products

Paper Planet – Paper Products

Scroll on but if your appetite for more wedding winter prettiness is not satisfied stop and watch their slide show for more moments!

Sarah & Samuel Wedding at Robert Carr Chapel & Colonial Country Club

August 5, 2013 Ceremony

Sarah and Samuel are living their honeymoon life right now! These two were married last weekend and right about now they should be packing up the last of their belongings to MOVE to the Bahamas! Most couples go for a week to celebrate their nuptials but these two are starting their married lives with an adventure of living in a place most people dream to visit. It won’t be all play as they will be attending school while there but it is definitely a once in a life time way to start their days together as husband and wife. These two met at TCU and have been inseparable for over 7 years and now they are FINALLY husband and wife. It was truly a magical day and we are so happy we could be a part of it. We started, and ended, the day at The Colonial Country Club. Surrounded by laughter and friends Sarah slipped into her gown before sharing a first sight with Samuel out on the golf course. A hop, skip and jump down the road to Robert Carr Chapel at Texas Christian University Campus for their ceremony before heading back to party. Their night was filled with fun and entertainment and a surprise fireworks display for their guests as well as Super Frog! It is a wedding no one will soon be forgetting! We wish you two the best and I pray that your years to come outshine the awesome wedding day you had!

Their day was magnificent thanks to the following vendor team:

Tami Winn Events – Floral

Turquoise Vide0 – Wedding Film

LeForce Entertainment – DJ Ed Petty

Illuminations Fireworks

Davids Bridal – Wedding Gown and Bridesmaids Attire

The Colonial Country Club

Robert Carr Chapel

Leah’s Sweet Treats – Brides Cake

Enjoy more of this couples wedding day by watching their highlights slideshow:

Meredith & Nick – Engagement Photos at The Colonial Country Club and Downtown Parks

June 7, 2013 Engagement

It was such a pleasure meeting Meredith and Nick earlier this week for some Fort Worth engagement photos! These two are running off to get married in Napa next month but wanted to capture their home in some photos before hand. Meeting at The Colonial and later getting engaged there it was the perfect backdrop for their session before heading to Heritage Park with their Great Dane Pup Kila for some casual photos and some fun. Kila was a giant fur ball of sweetness and she kept the session interesting. Thanks guys for trusting me with these photos and I hope your wedding is a California dream!

To see more of their session check out their highlights slide show:

Monica {Model Bride} The Colonial Country Club & Fort Worth Club

December 8, 2011 Bridal Portraits

Bridal Portraits are super fun to photograph. I love them because I get to play with amazing gowns on my super pretty brides. It is a love hate relationship though as we have to keep them secret until after the wedding. This also means unfortunately that some times they fall through the cracks and don’t get bloged along with the wedding. SO now that holiday portraits are coming to a close and I have a few spare moments I am excited to be sharing some of my gorgeous brides from the past wedding season.

Today I’m sharing Monica. Her wedding was perfect and I just adore this girl. She is happy, bubbly and sweet and this form fitting gown was made for her. She is so elegant but with such a fun loving spirit. For her session we went to The Fort Worth Club (she loved this location but did not use it for her wedding) and then we played outside at The Colonial where Monica had her reception.

Look for more bridal posts in the coming weeks!!

Monica & Steven {Married} A bright summer wedding at The Colonial

June 27, 2011 Moments

Monica & Steven were married on June 18th at 1st Presbyterian in Fort Worth with their reception to follow at The Colonial Country Club. Monica and her Mom are two of the sweetest people I have ever met and I just adored hanging out with them during the preparations. Her Mom makes me giggle and she is just gorgeous (Definitely where Monica got her lean tall beauty) I completely fell in love with Monica’s sparkly Louis Vuitton’s, which were a fabulous early wedding present from Steven. You can see how amazing Monica and Steven are through the types of relationships this couple has formed with their friends and family. All day their bridal party was helpful, happy and excited for their friends. I think I’ll just let the photos do the talking because nothing says it better. Here is a list of all the vendors we collaborated with on this wedding:

Bridal Blooms – Kelly Norvell
Emerald City Band
Creme de la Creme Cakes
Bella Bridesmaid
Meridian String Quartet
Lighting-Absolute Entertainment
DFW Photo booth
Live Painter-Susan Moss Cooper
Hair-Kristyn Duvall and Morgan Callaway- Duvalls Hair Design
Complete Look Make-up
Celebration Event Rentals
DFW Events-Popcorn Station & Coordination
Mens Warehouse-all tuxedo rentals
Ocones

Morgan & Walt {Married} Robert Carr Chapel & The Colonial Country Club

April 5, 2011 Moments

Morgan and Walt were married on March 19th at Robert Carr Chapel with a beautiful reception at The Colonial Country Club. You can’t go wrong with two such amazing venues and Morgan lined up an unbeatable team of vendors. Morgan purchased her gown at De Ma Fille in Fort Worth while she found her bridesmaids dresses at Bella Bridesmaid. Her classic white bouquet and colorful floral was provided by Lexa’s of Fort Worth. The reception was fueled by the music of Pardi Gras and delicious cakes by Creme de la Creme (brides cake) & The Cake Guys (grooms cake.) Our favorite video team joined us for the ceremony, Turquoise Productions, and Romantic Remembrances provided classic transportation at the end of the night.

Their wedding day was all about the moments and I have to say I was SO happy with the little things I captured from Walt’s nervous wave to me before entering the chapel while behind the screen Morgan and her Daddy held hands and had a laugh. It was a day that brought a smile to my face. Enjoy!

Morgan hugging on her brother Reid

Morgan teaches Pilates so this impromptu pose while getting into her dress was oh so appropriate.

I adored my Grandfather so this intimate moment made my heart melt.

Walt was excited to be marrying his bride. Smiling at her Dad and then giving me a quick wave right before the ceremony.

Morgan and her Daddy, love these types of moments. Every girl needs alone time with her Dad before she gets married.

Hey, Dad….you didn’t fall! He kept saying that was his only worry about the day. Dad did good giving his daughter away.

A kiss is one way to celebrate, a better way is a good high five!

Allot of the men above are involved in the big world of football….love the football references on the left.

First dance and some killer light. Ahhh.

Monica and Steven are another one of my couples getting married in June!

Morgan {Model Bride} Robert Carr Chapel & The Colonial Country Club

March 31, 2011 Bridal Portraits

Morgan was married this month so I can finally share a few of her bridal portraits. I think sitting on photos that I love and want the world to see must be one of the hardest parts of my job. I am not good at secrets so it drives me nuts when I cant share. Morgan and her Mom met up with me at The Colonial Country Club for her bridal session and we also visited Robert Carr. She wanted to spend time in her gown in places that her wedding would be so she could feel more comfortable with me and also the locations. We had beautiful light and so much fun. Her Mom cracked me up as she ran around Robert Carr counting the pews and thinking about how they would get their 333 guests in the chapel. It was tight but we definitely managed on the wedding day. Morgan’s Dad joined us at the end to see her all dressed up. It was such a great time to get to know her family before the wedding and I felt so connected to them all at the wedding. Wedding photos coming very soon!

Brittani & Andy {Married} University Christian Church & The Colonial Country Club

March 27, 2011 Moments

Every wedding has a defining moment for me and the above photo just makes me swoon and know beyond words that these two are meant to be together. I love that Andy is holding her so tight with some tears in his eyes after their ceremony. He went on to look at her dress, pick up her veil and be genuinely in awe of his beautiful wife. I am lucky to share in such private, once in a life time moment. I love you guys and had a blast at your wedding!

Sarah & Symon {Married} Fort Worth Weddding at St Andrews Episcopal & Colonial Country Club

November 16, 2010 Weddings

On October 30 Sarah & Symon were married at St Andrews Episcopal in down town Fort Worth. I had a great time sharing their wedding day with them. Sarah wore a stunning gown from Bliss Bridal and her bridesmaids were decked out in cocktail length frocks from Bella Bridesmaid. After the ceremony we headed to The Colonial Country Club where everyone enjoyed the entertainment of Trey & The Tritones. Here are some favorite moments and photos from their day!

I just adored all the little things Sarah selected from her gown to her sweet purple boots and her bright and patterned invitations.

Getting into the gown!

Sarah and her Mom after she became the bride.

Love this shot of the rings on Sarah & Symon’s invitation.

Sarah and Symon purchased cowboy boots as a gift for all of their bridal party and family. Here are Sarah and her girls showing them off at the Colonial.

Many brides don’t have time to take bridal portraits. Sarah is a busy girl so we took our time on the wedding day to make some beautiful portraits of Sarah.