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Leigh & Evan – Wedding Reception at Fort Worth ClubFort Worth, Texas

April 20, 2017 Details

I love the party – after a day full of emotion and excitement it all comes down to a big celebration! This party was pretty phenomenal – with gorgeous floral from Branching Out Events and a killer band brought in from Atlanta, Jessie’s Girls, it was top of the charts! Leigh and Evan were inseparable all night – dancing close, laughing and visiting with their friends and family. Not sure there are even words for how much fun we all had! Just browse on and you will know that this is a night no one will forget!

This wedding was perfect in every way thanks to an amazing vendor team:

Fort Worth Club – Reception Location, Catering & Cake

Melanie Tatum – Event Planner

Turquoise Video

Branching Out – Floral

Jessie’s Girls by EastCoast Entertainment (Atlanta, GA)

Julian Gold Bridal Dept in San Antonio – Brides Gown

Jenny Yoo Bridesmaids Dresses from Bella Bridesmaid

The Black Tux – Menswear

Jericho Hair Salon – Beauty

Lip Service – Beauty

Megan & Dylan – Wedding Reception at The Modern Art MuseumFort Worth, Texas

September 26, 2016 Details

The Modern Art Museum of For tWorth is always a fave spot of mine – the venue has the most gorgeous architecture and being photographed in front of world class art is kind of amazing. With an exhibit taking up the downstairs of the museum Philip, the museum guru, took me to a few spots I don’t usually get to visit including this fun lit piece above that was made for a romantic silhouette shot!

The grand hall was stunning with the grey’s of the museum against the silver and plum purples of the reception design by Tami Winn Events. Lighting by It’s your night entertainment brought depth to the space. To really escalate the bar spaces Tami Winn brought in hedge walls and bar facades. So pretty!

Megan & Dylan entered the grand hall via the cat walk above their reception and welcomed guests before sitting down to dinner. After cake and some mingling we moved the party to the cafe where the oval custom dance floor became center stage. During the first dance Megan’s Daddy some how unplugged all the lighting systems but these two kept going and we kept photographing – it was definitely one of those funny moments that will forever be a wedding day story. Megan & Dylan partied, danced, tossed bouquets & garter’s and savored every moment of their wedding reception!

I could not make all the beautiful images without the help of a fabulous vendor team, thanks to these guys for making my job easy!

Tami Winn Events

The Modern Art Museum

It’s Your Night Entertainment – William Ryan – DJ & Lighting

Creme de la Creme Cakes

DFW Dance Floors

My Vintage Limo

Love & Pout – Fallon Farmer (Makeup)

Nordstrom – Brides Gown

LuLu’s Bridal Boutique – Bridesmaids Gowns

Jos. A. Banks – Menswear

Lightly Photography 2016

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

Sarah & David – Wedding Ceremony & First Look at Omni Hotel & Robert Carr ChapelFort Worth, Texas

August 24, 2016 Ceremony

So absolutely in love with his day and this couple! Sarah and David are sweet, genuine and so very kind to everyone around them. I felt as though I was part of the family as I celebrated along side them and captured the most important day of their lives. These two prepared for their wedding at The Omni Fort Worth before a first sight on the garden deck. But before David could see Sarah – 1st she had to see her #1 man since birth – Daddy. Her Father was all smiles seeing his little girl dressed in white and they both cried as she gave him a precious gift. It was incredibly sweet. She got out all the tears and was all smiles and laughter when she finally saw her groom. Her dress was stunning and I know David agreed!

Upon arrival at Robert Carr Chapel at TCU (Texas Christian University) we did some final preparations and these two said I Do! Their wedding rings were gorgeous in gold – so fun to see gold making a comeback in engagement rings and bands!

This day was pretty flawless and I have to say it was in part to an amazing team I got to work along side (Thanks Sarah & David for picking the best!)

Sarabeth Events – Rachel Burrow, Planner

Justine’s Flowers

Blush Bridal Lounge, Austin – Wedding Gown

David’s Bridal – Bridesmaids Attire

Robert Oberg Wedding Films

Omni Hotel Fort Worth – Accommodations

Robert Carr Chapel – Ceremony Location

Katie & Jason – Wedding Reception at The Omni HotelFort Worth, Texas

July 12, 2016 Details

Sometimes you can’t wait to party – Katie & Jason didn’t wait one moment. As they were pronounced husband and wife and strolled out of St. Patricks Cathedral the reception greeted them at the door in the form of a fun Mariachi band. As all the guests filled out of the church these two and their band led the guests on an incredible march a few blocks over to the Omni Hotel for their reception. It was a great sign for the party to come and set the tone of a really special evening.

In the omni these two took to the floor and shared a sweet first dance. What I love most about watching Katie & Jason are all the smiles, silly faces and just joy that radiates from them when they are together. I really can’t remember a time all day when these newlyweds weren’t happy happy happy! After some sweet words in the toasts and great dances with Mom’s and Dad’s it was time to DANCE! The Jordan Kahn Music Company was awesome and this couple kicked it up a notch with the Georgia Bulldog Mascot making a special appearance. The bulldog flew in all the way from Georgia just to shake his tail at Katie & Jason’s wedding!

This day was a fun one and one that I will not forget! Love you guys, you families and I am so happy that I got to share your wedding with you!

Shout out to all the vendors we got to laugh, dance and have fun with at this one:

Jordan Kahn Music Company

Turquoise Video

Arrangements by Mary Parks

Mod Bakehouse

Propmaker Event Rentals – Stage Facade

Xquisite Event Rentals – Draping

De Ma Fille Bridal

Taylors Rentals

Omni Hotel Fort Worth

Not done? That’s ok – we like lots of photos too. Check out their highlight slide show for more fun, emotion and pretty moments.

Caroline & Taylor – Wedding Reception at Fort Worth Clubwith Tami Winn Events

May 6, 2016 Details

Such a perfect day. It really was, I could totally go back right now and relive it. Caroline & Taylor had a smashingly good reception designed and planned by Tami Winn. Every detail was perfect and the gold and white dance floor with a the floral halo above was the centerpiece of this party. It was the place to be all night as the dance floor was packed all night! These two were never far apart, always within arms reach of each other when visiting with friends or shaking it under the band lights.

Guests enjoyed delicious food with late night snacks that even included whataburger taquitos! Caroline had a fabulous martini bar and Taylor had a brewery bar that featured some of his favorite beers! The customization of this wedding brought in so much of their personalities! Best part of the night though was every time I caught Taylor just grinning at his bride. He looked at her with complete adoration and I know that he is forever devoted to her. I think both of them have so much to offer an both of them have won by gaining a partner that is more than they could have hoped for.

Thanks you two for allowing me to get to know you, your amazing friends and loving families. I will never forget this day and I will always #wannabeaspalla !

If you love this wedding and all the personalization and lovely details it is because of this amazing vendor team:

Tami Winn Events – Planning, Design & Floral

Turquoise Video

Forte Strings – Cocktail Music

Professor D – Band

Stage works – Floral Halo Structure

DFW Dance floors – Gold & White Dance Floor

Bella Accento – Rentals

Beyond Lighting

DubSmash Booth – Leforce Entertainment

My Vintage Limo

Adina Wright – Make Up

Salvador Salon – Hair

Silver West – Transportation

Warren Barron – Brides Dress

JOS. A Banks – Menswear

Bella Bridesmaid

Paper Planet – Paper

Caroline & Taylor – Wedding Ceremony at Travis Ave BaptistFort Worth, Tx

May 5, 2016 Ceremony

I just love this couple and their families. These two were meant to be – meeting when neither of them ever expected it! Both had found themselves is Midland, Texas for jobs and school and one night an invitation from a friend was all it took to connect these two. Not expecting it I think they both just couldn’t believe what they may have found and as time went on it was proven time and again that their connection was deep and perfect. Seeing them together is just a gift, they complete one anther, opposites and complimentary in every way. They also win for my favorite hashtag ever! #wannabeaspalla

For their wedding we joined Caroline & Taylor at Fort Worth Club for preparations and fun before their ceremony at Travis Ave Baptist Church. Caroline is the youngest of 3 and I just love her parents, watching her with them and how happy they were for her just warmed my heart. I know that Taylor is most definitely the man that her Mom & Dad prayed hard for. From getting ready to time to walk the aisle everyone was having fun, enjoying each other and so ready to say I do. Caroline looked lovely in her classic and timeless lace sleeved gown that was complimented by her mantilla veil. Taylor was dashing in his tux with a white bow tie. To keep from crying so many jokes were told – lots of laughter and happy tears were in abundance.

After the ceremony we just missed the start of a great spring storm and headed off to The Fort Worth Club to party!

Thank you to the team of vendors who helped make Caroline & Taylor’s day so special.

Tami Winn Events – Planning, Design & Floral

Turquoise Video

Adina Wright – Make Up

Salvador Salon – Hair

Silver West – Transportation

Warren Barron – Brides Dress

JOS. A Banks – Menswear

Bella Bridesmaid

Paper Planet – Paper

Allie & Kane – Getting Ready & First LookRenaissance Worthington Hotel

April 4, 2016 First Look

I think that this reaction is exactly what pretty much every girl hopes for. Kane was SO ready to see Allie, and she was ready to. Just before I had him turn around she was getting teary eyed with anticipation. He was bouncing with excitement. Hands down my favorite part of my job – the gut reaction of seeing his bride! This one amazing part of this day is just the icing on the cake as the entire day pretty much rocked. I don’t think there was a single thing that wasn’t perfect!

Before the big reveal Allie & Kane prepared for their day in their suites at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in downtown Fort Worth. Allie and her bridesmaids played on the balcony, got all prettied up by the hair and makeup team and had us all laughing. Kane and his gentlemen cut up and had fun together and he even tried on his spurs that were a gift at the rehearsal dinner the night before.

Check back tomorrow for more! This one was a long 12 hour day with so many photo ops so it will be several posts. 🙂 Lots of photo goodness!

Thanks to the vendor team for making the day so beautiful:

Tami Winn Events

Lynn Films

Neiman Marcus – Brides Gown

Bliss Bridal – Bridesmaids Gowns

Angie Williams – Brides Hair & Makeup

Christy Clark – Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup

Worthington Renaissance – Hotel

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

Kayla & Chris – Wedding Reception at The Fort Worth Club

January 14, 2016 Details

Such a perfectly made day with magical holiday touches like this awesome classic car with a Christmas Tree on top! When you choose to get married in December it is best to embrace the holidays and not fight it because the result is always magical. I loved this couple’s way of subtly allowing the club’s holiday decor to enhance their beautiful day. Kayla even brought along some mistletoe for a photograph. So cute!

This reception was SO fun. Kayla & Chris should teach classes to other couples on how dip because they looked awesome! Lots of laughter and a little bit of tears as their friends and Father of the bride toasted the couple. The sweet maid of honor had contacted us prior to the wedding and we hooked her up with some engagement images to complete a book she presented to the couple that chronicled their lives together. It was such a thoughtful gift it brought tears to Kayla’s eyes. Then the party was on, cake was served and everyone hit the dance floor!
Thank you Kayla & Christoph for including me and Sarah at your special day. We loved being there with you and had a great time. Congrats!

Special thanks to our vendor friends who helped make this wedding perfect!

Tami Winn Events

DJ Jason Esquire Barnes

Out of the Garden – Floral

DFW Vintage Cars

Bliss Bridal – Bride & Bridesmaids Attire

Juli Geisy – Hair and Makeup

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