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Clare & Blaine – Wedding Reception at The Four Seasons Resort Ballroom

July 13, 2015 Details

One of my favorite moments from this wedding was watching as Clare’s two sisters gave their toast. I remember well as Clare was toasting her sister at her wedding a few years ago so it was beautiful to see her on the receiving end. Tears were shed but at the end everyone laughed and they moved this wedding reception into party mode!

The ballroom looked stunning in coral peach tones with gold accents. The tables were arranged in a family style atmosphere with long rectangular tables. Everything sparkled! As the night went on the dance floor stayed packed, everyone had fun and it was over all too soon! As the evening wound down Clare & Blaine shared a private last dance before exiting to a confetti explosion! Congrats you two!

This Dallas wedding reception was beautiful thanks to the following vendor team:

Tami Winn Events – Planning, Design & Floral

The Cake Guys

Dallas String Quartet

Beyond Lighting

Posh Couture Rentals

Fresh Spin Entertainment

Romantic Remembrances

Warren Barron Dallas – Brides Dress

Nordstroms – Bridesmaids Attire

Men’s Warehouse

Kaylie Biggs – Hair & Make Up

Lynn Films – Video

Want to see more fabulous moments from this day? Check out their photo highlight reel:

Merry Christmas 2013!!

December 25, 2013 Posts about Tracy

Merry Christmas from my little family and the team at Lightly Photography! Here is our very own Fall Portraits taken by my awesome associate team, Sarah Rizy & Amanda McCollum. I love all these as they really show off my families silliness. In case you didn’t know I am totally outnumbered, A husband, 2 sons, a boy dog and a male cat means a whole lot of boy and little girly me. We have lots of fun and I don’t think I would have it any way. Hope your Christmas is filled with happiness and craziness like ours surely will be. Catch you in the New Year!

-Tracy Autem

Richelle Bridal Portrait Session- Fort Worth Botanic Garden

September 15, 2013 Bridal Portraits

This beautiful lady married her prince a few weeks ago so I can finally show off her bridal portraits. Richelle and Travis’ wedding at St. Patricks Cathedral in downtown Fort Worth and Van Cliburn at Bass Hall was so much fun! I loved these two and I loved her dress! For the wedding day she donned sleeves that we don’t see in her bridal portraits for her ceremony. It was so classic but I love her dress this way too! We spent one very HOT afternoon at the Botanic Gardens for these photographs, we were all melting but she looked amazing through it all. I love my girls and their dedication and fearlessness in the face of Texas summers.

-Tracy Autem

Kayla & Neal- Engagement Portraits at Penn Farm

September 13, 2013 Engagement

Kayla and Neal are getting hitched next year at The Orchard in Azle, Texas and I can’t wait! I first met these two back in February and finally got together with them last week for their engagement session. It seemed like it had been forever but before we know it will be wedding time! Kayla and Neal met at The University of Michigan and when Kayla came home to Texas he happily followed along. These two are perfect for each other and I so enjoy their company. Neal brings out a glow in her that just makes me smile – I know on the wedding day she will be absolutely radiant. To complement their ranch wedding we photographed their engagements at Cedar Hill State Park, Penn Farm – one of my very favorite places for its great light and vintage farm look.

-Tracy

Kelley & John- Reception at Artspace 111

September 7, 2013 Moments

I had SOOOO much time with these two for photos and that makes me one very happy photographer. The fact that they are smitten for each other is just a bonus! Love this sweet and intimate image above showing off the beauty of Robert Carr Chapel on the campus of Texas Christian University and of course their sweetness. After these two were pronounced man and wife we headed over to Artspace 111 for their wedding reception. That had an intimate party with their closest friends and family. Over delicious food from Reata and cakes from Creme de la Creme everyone enjoyed chatting and connecting with one another. I truly am so blessed to get to be apart of peoples lives and participate in their wedding days. Congrats you two and I know you will have a long and happy life together!

Kelley & John’s wedding was perfecting by their vendor team:

Enchanted Florist

Ocone’s Bridal

Creme de la Creme Cake Company

Paper Planet

Le Force Entertainment

Want to see more? Check out their wedding day highlights slide show!

First Dance as husband and wife!

So cute with their custom chair signs at the reception!

Toasts!

As I mentioned in my first post for their wedding – they are all about HUGS! Love this photo of Kelley and her Daddy.

Bouquet Toss

She got it!

John is WAY too cool.

Always good to do a little Wobble at a wedding.

Air Guitar? Yes please!

Private last dance!

FAVORITE Photo from their reception for sure. Love, love, love how happy Kelley looks.

Farewell!

Kelley & John- Ceremony at Robert Carr Chapel

September 6, 2013 Ceremony

Starting this post a little different. Usually I pick a really cute photo of the couple to kick off a wedding blog but this day was different. There were tons of great photos of Kelley & John but THIS image, this image is my favorite. Why? Because when he walked around the corner to see his Kelley, John reacted in the way every girl hopes. It was so beautiful, full of emotion and perfection. It is what first looks are supposed to be and why they are exactly what some couples need to do. (I am not a pushy person about them, I fully believe you should go with your guts and keep it traditional if that is what feels right.) This images sets the tone for their day in every way.

Well enough of breaking the mold, onto the standard post. 🙂 I could sum up this day with one word, HUGS! This couple and their families like to hug so very much that every time I turned around everyone was loving on each other. They truly are so close to their loved ones it was a pleasure to spend their day with them. We met up at The Omni Hotel in Fort Worth for some getting ready and make up by Halo Salon. John joined us on the balcony to see his bride for the first time before we ran off for some portraits and then their ceremony.

Thanks to all their Vendors:

Enchanted Florist

Ocone’s Bridal

Creme de la Creme Cake Company

Le Force Entertainment

Paper Planet – Paper Products

And now for a cute photo of the couple:

Sisters looking on as Mom of the Bride is primped.

Accidents happen but thank God for Mom’s with sewing skills!

A lovely group of ladies in their oh so cute custom robes.

HUGS! I’m telling you, all day and I LOVED IT.

Sharing a quick note to one another before their first glimpse.

Waiting…..

HE IS HERE!

Yes! That is what a groom that loves his bride looks like.

SO very happy.

Beautiful paper product by Paper Planet

Look how stinkin cute they are! They were just giggly cute all day.

Travis & Richelle- Wedding at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Fort Worth with Preperations & First Look at The Omni Hotel

August 28, 2013 Ceremony

Oh my goodness how I LOVED this wedding. Richelle and Travis are the real deal, totally and madly in love and so much stinkin FUN! From the moment their eyes locked during the first look these two had my swooning all day. The photo above, just moments after their first glimpse was a favorite the moment I took it. Never underestimate a location, they were waiting on an elevator and I looked up, saw it, shot it, ahhhhh. Happy photographer. They also had me happy all day long with their great expressions and emotional connection with family and friends. SO much so that this will be a 2 parter. Too much LOVE for one post! Browse on for more photos from their getting ready at The Omni Hotel in Fort Worth followed by the wedding ceremony at St Patricks Cathedral in downtown.

Huge Thank you to the following vendors for making their wedding day complete!

Tami Winn Events- Jamie – Planning and Coordination

LeFleur Couture – Floral

Creme de la Creme Cake Company

Glenn Roush Entertainment

Lulu’s Bridal Boutique- Bridal Gown

Weddington Way- Bridesmaid’s Dresses

City Club- Catering

Halo Brides- Hair and Make Up

Adore this photo of Richelle’s Mom and 2 of her sisters looking on as she was having her hair done. Precious!

There were some tears…..Becoming a bride can be overwhelming and I love it!

Look at that light, and calm spirit. Despite the tears Richelle held it together and all of it melted away when she saw Travis.

In the hall, on her way to see her Groom, Mom caught her for a quick hug and some well wishes. So Sweet.

Boys are silly.

There He is.

There She is.

Must add the veil for some full effect at the church.

More boy craziness! I loved these guys!

Travis having a moment with his family before the ceremony.

Richelle’s Dad walking outside the church with her littlest sister. This photo is a MUST at her wedding one day!

Bailey & Brandon- Engagement Portraits at The Modern, Field, and College Street in Fort Worth

August 19, 2013 Engagement

Bailey and Brandon are SO stinkin cute, I mean, look at them! Bailey is gorgeous and Brandon, strong and handsome as he may be also is a giant goof and I love that. These two toughed it out with me on one HOT morning this month but it was completely worth it. They are from Midland and had photos taken there so we got to play and get them a very different vibe up here in Fort Worth. They met through mutual friends and after a few missteps Brandon finally got his intentions across to Ms. Bailey and they have been a match ever since. I can’t wait for the Winter Wedding at The Ashton Garden designed and planned by the always amazing Julie Eastman of Extraordinary Events and Design.

Katie & Nicholas – Wedding Reception at the Fort Worth Omni Hotel Ballrooms

January 12, 2013 Moments

The ballroom at The Omni Hotel in Fort Worth was breathtaking and this photo above from the couples private last dance at the end of their evening shows off SO much of the beauty of their day. It highlights the amazing lighting and decor as well as their closeness, pretty darn cool! Once we arrived at the Omni the celebration was in full effect and Tami Winn and her team had set a backdrop that was flawless and elegant with winter whites and vibrant reds for this December wedding. Once the couple hit the room it was full of laughter and chatter and the dance floor stayed packed as everyone hit the floor to party! It was so sweet to see everyone, young and old, enjoying the festivities. Read on for more about their night and of course their wedding day highlights slide show:

A HUGE thanks to Tami Winn Events! She is flawless and working with her is always fun for us and her clients. She also does a great job at building an all start vendor team including:

Bliss Bridal

The Cake Guys

Dallas String Quartet – Dinner Music

Cody Schwartz – Saxophone Sololist – Cocktail Hour

Welcome Gideon Matthew!

October 14, 2011 Posts about Tracy

We are so excited to announce the newest addition to the Tracy Autem & Lightly Photography Family. Gideon Matthew was born October 13 at 8:02 am . He weighed 9lbs and 3 oz and is 20.5 inches. I was so blessed to be there when Tracy and her husband got to hold their precious baby boy for the very first time and I wanted to share some of those images. Of course I couldn’t help but cry as I experienced their joy with them. We all truly are a family.

Sarah Rizy

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