Texas Weddings

Emmie and Todd’s love story is proof that timing is everything. For even though these two shared mutual friends, a mutual schedule, and  performed in the same show (!!) it wasn’t until an ordinary night out in Orlando that these two were finally introduced. Soon thereafter they were long distance, dated all over the country, and became engaged and Tracy Enoch captured it all to share in The Vault!

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From Tracy Enoch…Against all odds, the way Emmie and Todd met proves that timing is everything! Without realizing or even knowing one another, despite their mutual ties and even performing in the same show, it took both Todd and Emmie being on the complete opposite side of the US to meet. In April 2014, Todd was acting as a band road manager for a musical act that was touring all over the states. Emmie was into her fourth year working in entertainment at Walt Disney World. Todd’s tour took him to Orlando for the week, and through friends, wound up meeting Emmie. It didn’t take long for them to realize how much they had in common, and how it was hard to believe that they hadn’t meet before. After spending time together that one week in Orlando, Emmie was sure Todd would be on to the next city, possibly never to be seen again. Luckily, the two realized they had something special, and began going on dates in many different states! They took turns flying back and forth to see each other and committed to a long distance relationship for a year and a half. Todd, now back in his hometown of Las Vegas, proposed to Emmie on December 3, 2015. He surprised her by taking her to Lake Las Vegas, where a suite with a candlelit pathway covered in rose petals, surrounded by twinkle lights. led to a storybook poem. After reading it aloud, Emmie turned around to find Todd on his knee. To top things off, Todd had arranged for her entire family (and his) to be their to congratulate the newly engaged couple! They plan to be wed in Dallas in April 2017.

Photography: Tracy Enoch Photography | Hair + Makeup: Terry Snyder | Venue: Dallas Texas | Blue + White Dress: For Love And Lemons | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints | Floral Crown: Everly Alaine Florals | Pink + Black Chiffon Dress: Sherri Hill

This is the kind of wedding that makes me fall head over heels in love with weddings all over again. It’s beautiful in every sense of the word – the gorgeous blooms by Blooming Accents are beyond pin-worthy, the White Sparrow Barn couldn’t be a more dreamy venue, and the images from Shaun Menary Photography are truly works of art. But you know what really gets me? The love this couple and their families obviously share. That gets me at my very core. See even more in the VAULT.

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From The Bride…Five years ago when I opened up my Pinterest account, I unashamedly started a “Fairytale” board to pin all of my future wedding details. 500 pins later and with a big rock on my finger I was quickly overwhelmed by all of the ideas and trends I had pinned on my board, Needless to say, I sifted through my pins and found that my style had changed quite a bit over the years. However, I let Style Me Pretty lead the way for my inspiration, while they provided real life examples of ideas I had envisioned.

I wanted the room to look very soft, elegant, and dare I say magical when people came into the room. I was also very drawn to antique looking items so my mother searched high and low at every thrift store around. We bought glass vases from the dollar store and mercury-glassed them to create a high-end look on a high-end budget. We found candelabras on sale and spray-painted them the colors we desired. I hand-lettered our decorations to give it a personalized look. Our amazing florist Gloria Parker helped gave me the full look I was going for by adding lots of moss and garland to the centerpieces. We also had pictures of my parents and grandparents wedding invitations framed on our cake table as well!

On the more personal side, we wanted our wedding to be as Christ-centered as possible. Jordan and I are both Christians, and since it was the Lord that has kept us together throughout the 4 and a half years of dating, we wanted to make it a point to others that he was the center of our day. My bridal party prayed over me before the wedding, we worshipped at the beginning of our ceremony, we had our family pray over us, wrote our own vows, and washed each others feet.

We also, however, wanted to make sure that our celebration was a P A R T Y. My bridesmaids and I had a choreographed dance, there was a margarita bar, Jordan and I shoved cake in each others faces, and to top it all off Jordan surprised me with fireworks at the end! But right before we left, we kicked everyone out of the room and had a last dance, just Jordan and I. It was one of my most favorite memories from the wedding.

Needless to say, it was a day full of magical details, lots of laughs, family, friends, Jesus, and a pretty awesome dance party.

Photography: Shaun Menary Photography | Cinematography: Brad & Monica Wedding Films | Floral Design: Blooming Accents | Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero | Invitations: Minted | Bride's Shoes: Macy's Bar III | Bridesmaids' Dresses: For Her And For Him | Catering: Abuelo's | DJ: Andy Austin | Transportation: Federal Limousine | Venue: The White Sparrow | Bridal Boutique: Brides And Beaux | Bridesmaids' Rompers: Forever 21 | Groom's Shoes: Men's Wearhouse | Hair Accessories: Allure Wedding Jewelry | Margarita Machine Rental: Margarita Patrol | Whiskey Decanter: General Greenes Gifts

Current mood?  Happy.  The reason?  This breathtaking Hickory Street Annex Wedding from Jessica Gold Photography.  Think gorgeous florals from The Southern Table, the beautiful stylings of Jen Rios Weddings and sweet paper goods from Magnolia Tree Paperie all coming together for a romantic meets industrial affair that is all sorts of awesome.  Fall in love with every moment in THE VAULT.

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From Jessica Gold Photography… Jennifer & John set out to have a wedding full of organic details and colorful florals. Wedding planner Jen Rios celebrated the industrial setting while incorporating whimsical decor such as personalized place settings, unique linens, and a variety of lanterns. The ceremony space was adorned with a variety of greenery and a candlelit atmosphere. The Southern Table gave the wedding extraordinary florals, creating an eclectic color palette that gave the wedding it’s standout look.

Photography: Jessica Gold Photography | Cinematography: Silverbear Films | Floral Design: Max Owens Design | Invitations: Magnolia Tree Paperie | Hair + Makeup: Beauty And The Blush | DJ: Jason Esquire | Venue: Hickory Street Annex | Cake + Desserts: Jar Cakery | Event Planning + Calligraphy: Jen Rios Weddings

The only thing better than a wedding day, is an entire wedding weekend to celebrate with the ones you love most. Starting with an intimate ceremony + fiesta-style dinner and ending with a post-wedding bash for everyone to party, this couple couple opted for the best of both worlds with a festivities that carried all weekend long. Of course, the incredible Stefanie Miles Events and Bows + Arrows made certain every moment was styled to a T, and Sarah Kate caught it all on camera. Pop to The Vault and see how they pulled the ultimate at-home nuptials.

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From Stefanie Miles Events…Rae and Kurt’s aesthetic was very clean, minimal, and modern yet Rae loved lush and overgrown floral full of unique blooms and textures.

We designed a very personal weekend of events for this special couple, beginning with an intimate wedding ceremony and tasting dinner at home with Chef Graham Dodds on Thursday, a rehearsal dinner full of relaxed fun on Friday, and a reception for all their friends and family on Saturday evening. We designed their weekend to reflect their sense of style, and to have a cohesive feel while still defining several distinct events.

The reception was set in the modern garden of The Nasher Sculpture Center, surrounded by greenery and concrete, we chose to accentuate and play up the surrounding color palette while bringing in a touch of martinique chic. Grey natural linens mimicked the concrete walls and architecture while centerpieces consisting of mostly greenery and garlands reinforced the garden atmosphere and brought all the trees and grass together in a cohesive manner. Centerpieces were arranged in modern geometric footed compotes and filled with rare tropical greens, seasonal peony, chocolate cosmos, bleeding heart, andromeda, scabiosa, nigella, and garden roses. Guests were treated to edible cocktails by The Grand Bevy and dinner from Wolfgang Puck. They danced under the starts on a beautiful spring night!

Photography: Sarah Kate, Photographer | Event Design: Stefanie Miles Events | Floral Design: Bows and Arrows | Cakes: Layered Bake Shop | Stationery: Southern Fried Paper | Ceremony Venue: At Home | Reception Venue: Nasher Sculpture Center | Bride's Shoes: Chloe | Catering: Wolfgang Puck Catering | Hair + Makeup: Samantha Landis | Calligraphy: Julie Song Ink | Lighting: Le Force Entertainment | Favors: Leatherology | Groom's Attire: Hugo Boss | Acrylic Cake Table: Suite 206. luxury event rentals | Bar + Edible Cocktails: The Grand Bevy | Beverage Services: The Grand Bevy | Edible Cocktails: The Grand Bevy | Family Dinner Chef: Graham Dodds | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints | Ghost Chairs: Top Tier Staffing And Events | Linen Rentals: BBJ La Tavola | Neon Sign: Shag Carpet Themed Events & Decor | Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Belmont Hotel | Rentals: Gloss Luxury Rentals | Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals | Wedding Dress #1: Watters | Wedding Dress #2: Badgley Mischka

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It almost goes without saying that when you marry the lovely that is Dallas based blogger Lauren Murphy with the talented lens of Kristen Kilpatrick you’re bound to get major wow-worthy results. And wow-worthy these captures are indeed, I mean look at this dress!! It’s an e-sesh that could easily pass as an editorial and thankfully we’ve got it all waiting for you to pin the pretty in The Vault!

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Photography: Kristen Kilpatrick | Event Planning: Merren Events | Dress: Self Portrait Studio - Azaelea Red Dress | Calligraphy: Lauren | Bride-to-Be: Lauren Murphy

A classic Dallas bash complete with my favorite color palette makes me one happy wedding blogger. Rich jewel tones (those Jenny Yoo bridesmaid dresses!) and lush bouquets make this elegant affair a stylish one to boot and Stephanie Brazzle captured every perfect detail. More in our Vault this way!

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From the Bride… Taylor and I met while in graduate school in his final year Texas Tech. We were introduced by longtime mutual friends who would later become married, and eventually a bridesmaid and groomsman in our own wedding! After dating for five years Taylor finally proposed in his hometown of Austin, at the scenic 360 Bridge overlook. He had a photographer and champagne ready. Afterwards, Taylor had planned a romantic dinner at Olive and June. We spent the first 30 minutes calling friends and family spreading the exciting news. Finally we had to turn off our phones and just enjoyed the evening and each other.

After a meticulous search for venues the vintage wood floors and panoramic views at Room On Main swept us off our feet. This historic and vintage feel are what I loved most. The architect in Taylor appreciated the story of the building, the clean lines and openness. Our inspiration pulled from the retro elegance of the 1920’s and art deco time period. Gold, and jeweled reds and blues were our color scheme. I wanted to include little bits of both of us and our families in the ceremony and reception. From Taylor’s grandmother’s silver cake knife we cut cake with to the family pearls I wore with my dress, we had little bits and pieces everywhere that meant so much to us.

The entire day of our wedding I kept reminding myself to slow down and taken it all in, and thought I was doing a good job, but looking back some things are still a blur! The things that stand out are my wonderful bridesmaids helping set out our personal touches in between make up sessions at The Room On Main. Teasing the gold dinosaurs into all standing up, a quirky throwback to Taylor’s childhood obsession. Laying out the chalkboards my cousin and I had lovingly penned. I remember walking down the aisle with my great grandmother’s hand embroidered handkerchief in my bouquet and not being able to take my eyes off Taylor. I’ll never forget spinning through our first dance to Unforgettable, by Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole or our polaroid photo booth we kept going back too! I’ll always remember when we dipped Taylor’s favorite pastries in coffee and traded perfect bites instead of having a groom’s cake. We capped off the evening by running through a sea of dried lavender supplied by our eager guests on our way to our getaway car.

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Photography: Stephanie Brazzle Photography | Floral Design: Junior Villanueva | Wedding Dress: JLM Couture, Inc | Cake: Crème De La Crème | Stationery: Minted | Ceremony Venue: University Park United Methodist | Reception Venue: The Room On Main | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Catering: Cn Catering | Makeup: Beauty By Crissy | Lighting: Le Force Entertainment | DJ: Simply Music Events | Groom's Attire: The Black Tux | Calligraphy + Photobooth Back Drop: The Feather Edge Etsy

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Classic weddings will always win my heart. The elegance, the grace, and the tradition make for timeless celebration, and this real wedding is all of the above. Photographed by Sarah Kate, there’s so many moments to love (can you even handle that Oscar de la Renta gown?!) and we’ll be poring over each bit. Get started in The Vault.

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From The Bride… Jere and I first met in Dallas. I was living in New York at the time and he was living in Midland, a small town in Texas. We were in Dallas spending time with family for Easter weekend, but I ventured out to meet my friends at Javier’s on that Friday night. Jere was at Javier’s with mutual friends. We met in the cigar bar in the back, ordering margaritas. That Sunday I got a “poke” on Facebook and a long distance relationship began. We did long distance for a year, New York to Midland and then I moved back home to Dallas a year before we got married. We now live in charming Midland and I am learning how to live in a small town. Having the love of my life next to me makes it easy.

The Proposal

I was going to Midland to meet Jere for the weekend, but he surprised me at Love Field Airport in Dallas before I could get on the plane for his town. Where were we going? New York City! Jere was a not a big surprise person so this was a huge surprise. We went and grabbed a beer while we waited for our flight to the big city. I was so curious!! Was this the weekend? I was trying so hard not to get my hopes up. He told me that he wasn’t telling me what we were doing, where we were staying or how many days we were there.

We landed and he told the cab “78th and Madison”. The cab took us to the Carlyle Hotel. I have always wanted to stay there. It is a New York classic, so romantic. We had a glass of champagne before our dinner downtown at Il Mulino. We were carbo loading as we were training for a marathon that February in Austin which meant the next morning we had a long 12 mile run to complete. Our dinner was amazing – best pasta and bread I have ever had. Jere seemed nervous, but I still had no idea if this weekend was THE weekend.

We were set to run the next morning after breakfast. Because I didn’t bring the appropriate clothing for 12 degree snowy weather in NYC, I had to put on so many random layers! I had a fancy scarf, tie dye hat, hiking socks on my feet and my hands – no gloves. We started our run from the Carlyle and around central park ending 12 miles by the Central Park Boat House, Bethesda Terrace fountain. He said “Kate, let’s go over there and look by the fountain.” I walked ahead, getting nervous at this point. Was this the moment? He said, “Kate, wait I have a question,” he was on a knee. He proposed. “Yes!!!” His little sister Catherine, my best friend Carla and his cousin Cathleen were all right there taking pictures of us, hiding!

The Planning

What type of venue were you looking for? We decided Dallas because we both had family there, it just made more sense. I didn’t like the idea of having people travel too far to celebrate! I wanted to have the ceremony at the church I grew up in and a reception outside under the stars and with a tent. I had always imagined a big tent with lights, dancing and smiles. The tent was built over the pool at the Dallas Country Club.

The Dress

Oscar de la Renta designed my dress. It was one of the last ones he designed before he passed away. That made it extra special. It was a ball gown. I felt so pretty and very myself. I stayed in my dress the whole night. I purchased it in Dallas at Neiman Marcus.

The Day

The best part of the day was seeing Jere for the first time plus being excited with my mom, best friends and future mother in law/sisters all day leading up to it. That morning, Jere dropped off a flower with a note at my parents’ house where I had been living (for 2 months) until Jere and I got married. That was special to wake up with my parents greeting me with breakfast on my wedding day.

Words of Wisdom

What advise do you have for other brides? One of my friends Brittany told me, “Don’t let the wedding get in front of the wedding.” It really is about you and your fiance, not the party, at the end of the day. The Wednesday before your wedding have a date with your person, just you two. Have a glass of wine, relax and talk about your excitement after exchanging a gift or letter.

Photography: Sarah Kate, Photographer | Event Planning: DFW Events | Floral Design: Jackson Durham Events | Wedding Dress: Oscar De La Renta | Cakes: Panini Bakery | Ceremony Venue: Highland Park Presbyterian Church | Reception Venue: Dallas Country Club | Bride's Shoes: Bionda Castana | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Makeup: My Fabulous Faces | Hair: Sonia Trevino | Lighting: Beyond Lighting | Band: Simply Irresistible | Groom's Attire: Culwell & Son | Dance Floor: DFW Dance Floor | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints | Getaway Car: Blue Diamond Limousines | Photo Booth: Mir Mir | Suspenders: El Rey Apparel | Tent Finish-out: Stage Works | Tent Rentals: Mike Sandone Productions Inc

Y’all it’s official, Sara and Austin had the perfect wedding. From their organically elegant theme effortlessly put together by As You Wish Events, to the painstakingly gorgeous and whimsical setting, their “I Do’s” were simply divine. From an evening of merriment at the Dallas Museum of Art complete with Bella Acento rentals, to the Bride’s two-piece gown, Heather Hawkins Photography captured it in THE VAULT!

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From As You Wish Events…From the get go, bride, Sara, hoped her vows and the celebration that followed would evoke a certain aesthetic: organic elegance + simple romance. Sara and Austin’s September wedding was all of the things- meaningful, sweet, painstakingly gorgeous, fun, and indeed…full of organic whimsy, simple elegance, and dazzling romance. The pair said “I do” before two hundred and some of their beloved friends and family at Royal Lane Baptist Church’s altar and then rode to downtown Dallas staple, the Dallas Museum of Art, for an evening full of merriment.

Sara was a vision in her two-piece Monique Lhuillier gown, which she accessorized with a chunky, statement necklace after the ceremony for an additional, fun pop of color in her reception attire. Bridesmaids wore sparkly, seafoam-colored, floor-length dresses- the perfect complement to their neutral bouquets. Sara and groom, Austin, opted for a non-traditional “first look,” holding hands and sharing a precious (and tear-jerking) moment of prayer and sweet words from adjacent sides of the church’s brick wall before the ceremony.

The reception’s decor turned out absolutely stunning. A farmstead-style head table, complete with billowing greenery and tall, full floral arrangements of crisp white + green blooms was a major focal point in the space. A unique floor plan was created to utilize a mix of cool and chic ghost chairs and formal upholstered dining chairs, accompanying various round and square dining tables for guest seating. Dessert was a simplistic, bright cake by Panini Bakery, adorned with dainty sprigs of greenery and a Groom’s cake, complete with tiny pennant flags donning the logos of the Groom’s favored sports teams.

A night of dancing kicked off immediately after dinner; the dance floor full of laughs, party props, and hilarious moves all evening long! Sara and Austin made their grand exit between rows of waving gold and white pom-poms and were swept away in a vintage, white Rolls Royce.

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Photography: Heather Hawkins Photography | Cinematography: Tyler And Lindsey | Event Planning: As you wish… | Floral Design: Bella Flora of Dallas | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Cake: Panini Bakery | Invitations: 5 By 7 Designs | Ceremony Venue: Royal Lane Baptist Church | Reception Venue: Dallas Museum Of Art | Rentals: Bella Acento

If this isn’t a glamorous wedding, I don’t know what is. Each and every detail of this Dallas affair is fabulous—from the Bride’s gorgeous Vera Wang ballgown and makeup from Erin Blair Hair + Makeup, cascading sweetheart table centerpiece and that extravagant white wedding cake. Shaun Menary Photography captured all the magic for you to lust after in THE VAULT!

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From The Bride…We chose traditional/classic elegance with modern inspiration. Our primary goal was to make our guests feel like they were at a “ball”, which is why we chose a twelve piece big band for the formal reception. My family is Polish and we had several guests visiting from there, so we incorporated some Polish themes such as the bread and salt presentation, the vodka shots and the Polish wedding soup. We also wanted to highlight the talents of the Joule’s phenomenal kitchen and service staff so we really enjoyed their white glove service during dinner while our band played jazz, classical and big band music.

We kept our theme and colors clean and neutral. We piggy-backed off of the gold and the colors of our church and chose gold, lots of mirrors, and white flowers with natural greenery. We opted for an informal “tunnel” sendoff to our late night DJ party. We wanted everything to be fluid without feeling planned or on-the-clock. For us, the best way to do this was to keep it simple.

The DJ “late night” party was our favorite part. We wanted everyone to feel like they were at a dance club with their 300 best friends :) We had a lot of fun with this – we served mini junk food and Polish cabbage rolls. We had a barista station that brewed made-to-order coffees. For the decor we incorporated all gold everything including a mirror dance floor and disco balls. We used light to reflect our names off of the building behind us, which you could see through the windows behind our DJ. It was an awesome downtown/urban vibe. We had an engineer coordinating a lights show to correspond with the DJ’s song choices. If anyone needed a break, they could relax in the lounge areas we set up surrounding the dance floor.

Looking back, the MUSIC was the most important component of our wedding. We spent the most time coordinating with our church choir, the twelve piece band, and our DJ. We wanted to make sure that everyone was dancing all night, and for us it was a great success!

Photography: Shaun Menary Photography | Event Planning: Gro Designs | Floral Design: Gro Designs | Wedding Dress: Vera Wang | Cake: Frosted Art Bakery | Invitations: Chips And Salsa Designs | Ceremony Venue: Christ The King Catholic Church | Reception Venue: The Joule | Bride's Shoes: Arte Latica | Bridesmaids' Dresses: BCBGMAXAZRIA | Makeup: Erin Blair Makeup & Hair Design | Hair: Pura Vida Salon | DJ: DJ S.O.U.L.Jah | Band: Rodney Booth | Groom's Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Bridal Boutique: Warren Barrón Bridal | Groom's Ring: Cartier | Groom's Shoes: Armani

Looking to add something seriously special to your Big Day? How about a DIY floral arch for a ceremony you (and your guests) will remember forever. Take note from Bows And Arrows, because they’ve not only shown us one, but two ways on how to achieve the ever so sought after wedding day fabulousness. Scroll for more and see ever moment of floral inspiration from Sarah Kate Photography in THE VAULT!

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• Oasis cages
• Floral snips
• Foraged greenery
• Seasonal blooms

Lay out a semi circle of oasis cages. Then begin to plug in greenery from the center point and work your way out. Repeat until all of the oasis cages are covered.

Pop in seasonal blooms of your choosing throughout to give off the garden effect.

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Photography: Sarah Kate, Photographer | Floral Design: Bows and Arrows | Wedding Dress: Warren Barrón Bridal | Hair And Makeup: MegBdesign | Venue: Sarah Kate, Photographer | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints

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Roses are red, violets are blue, and this DIY is one we’re excited to share with you! The time has come to embrace your inner florist alongside Bows And Arrows as they snip up some serious pretty.
Follow along with captures from Sarah Kate Photo on how to achieve the ultimate floral arch and be sure to stay tuned because we’ve got another exclusive collab from these DIY masterminds up NEXT!

From Sarah Kate Photo…We teamed with the best of the best for these floral DIY altars. Alicia and Abigail with Bows & Arrows each put together one altar for a DIY tutorial and then we photographed a beautiful model with the outcome!

• Floral snips
• Foraged greenery
• Seasonal blooms
• Paddle wire
• 2 large urns
• 2 sturdy rods

Place urns at the width of your choosing and then place rods inside the urns.

Start at the base and begin to wrap your greenery around the rod to the fullness of your liking, and secure with paddle wire. When you reach the top, find a branch with a natural curve to give the illusion that the arch connects.

Now that you have your greenery in place, it’s time to pop in blooms! You can use as many or as few as you’d like. And now with the finishing touches cut back branches that are obtrusive.

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Photography: Sarah Kate, Photographer | Floral Design: Bows and Arrows | Wedding Dress: Warren Barrón Bridal | Hair And Makeup: MegBdesign | Venue: Sarah Kate, Photographer | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints

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All newly engaged ladies, take note! THIS is how you do a super stylish e-shoot to remember. With a variety of perfectly on point looks, this Bride-to-be showed off her innate chicness and of course, her affection for her handsome Groom-to-be. Nicole Berrett captured every new outfit and every sweet kiss in between; see them all from top to bottom in our VAULT right this way!

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From Nicole Berrett Photography… This couple is the perfect example for what to wear for your engagement session!! All the way from the gorgeous dresses Jessica wore and perfect hair and makeup by Beauty & the Blush…to the beautiful florals by Everly Alaine Florals…to the one who stole the show, Chester the Corgi in his adorable bow tie.

From the Bride-to-be… When I envisioned my engagement session, I pictured three things: long flowing dresses, beautiful florals, and of course, my precious dog. As most ladies do, we love feeling glamorous and sparkly, which led to my first dress choice! Wearing the Badgley Mischka dress was so much fun, and I truly felt so elegant and lady-like! Though, the second dress was probably my favorite. I felt so sophisticated in the black illusion pattern, loved the shape, and next to my fiancé in a light grey suit jacket and khakis, this combination was probably my favorite. Of course, I had to end with an easy-going Anthropologie dress, then putting JJ in something more casual. I felt like each of the three outfits stood out in their own way, and I wish I could dress up and wear them again!

Flowers are going to be a huge part of my wedding, so I knew I couldn’t have my engagement session without somehow involving them. Everly Alaine truly blew me away with the bouquet she created, and it complemented our outfits flawlessly. I also wanted the light, girly feel of wearing flowers in my hair, and the hair accessory she created was one of my favorite aspects of the session.

And of course, my precious corgi Chester completely stole the show. As Chester is essentially JJ and I’s child, we knew he had to be involved and included in our pictures. He absolutely loved being in the session, he ended up being so photogenic, and absolutely stole the show! He even knows how to smile and pose for the camera, he was such a joy in our session!

All in all, it is my amazing team that gave me the engagement session of my dreams. Beauty and the Blush Artistry did my hair and makeup, and I absolutely adored being dolled up. Everly Alaine delivered the most elegant, lush florals a girl could ask for, and made the session that much prettier. And of course, Nicole Berrett is just a rockstar at what she does. I’ve always known I wanted a film photographer for my wedding journey, and Nicole does nothing less than deliver the dreamiest of photos to her clients, and our engagement session would not have been the same without her. JJ and I are so grateful to everyone that made our engagement session come true.

To any future brides, do not be afraid to splurge and spoil yourself for your engagement session! You only get to do these pictures once, and with that mindset, I had no problem investing a lot into this session! Renting the particular dresses I wanted, having my hair/makeup professionally done, and having the florals may not have been necessary, but it’s what I have always dreamed of, and I am beyond happy with the result of our pictures. You are only engaged once, so make it count, and make your wedding dreams come true!

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Photography: Nicole Berrett Photography | Film: Fuji Film | Event Planning: Penny & Lulu Studio Florist | Floral Design: Everly Alaine Florals | Hair + Makeup: Beauty And The Blush | Black Dress: Rent The Runway | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints | Gold Dress: Rent The Runway | Red Dress: Anthropologie

As a longtime lover of hats, one glance at this engagement shoot by Nicole Berrett and I was hooked. Disclaimer aside, these pretty pics are what I like to refer to as “holiday card worthy,” full of sweet kisses and cute smiles that are guaranteed to give this adorable couple and all their friends and family heart eyes every time they take a look. Hop into our VAULT and see what I’m talkin’ about!

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From Nicole Berrett Photography… This couple really wanted something classic and timeless for their engagement session, and I just love the way it all came together!!

From the future Bride and Groom… Aaron and I were introduced through mutual friends while attending school at The University of Texas at Tyler. I was a freshman on the softball team, and Aaron was a junior on the baseball team.

The first time we met we were instantly attracted to each other and had chemistry that was undeniable. We both have very strong personalities so the conversation was endless. Ashley was just gorgeous and had this confidence about her that drove me crazy! When I finally got to know her on a more intimate level, I found out that not only was she a looker, but an absolute sweetheart as well!

Four and a half years later, Aaron had graduated from college and I was in my last semester of nursing school we decided to take the next big step in our relationship!

The proposal was something out of a fairy tale. Aaron put so much thought and love into how he was going to pop the question, and I replay that day over and over every day. It was on his birthday and we made plans to go out to dinner with our friends, but before dinner he had scheduled pictures to be taken of me in the Arts District in Dallas for my nursing “graduation pictures.” Little did I know that the pictures were not for graduation, but a clever way to capture the perfect moment when he got down on a knee. After the sweetest moment of our lives we took pictures to celebrate and he had a horse drawn carriage pick us up and take us to dinner, where there was a surprise engagement party with tons of family and friends waiting to celebrate our love. I felt like the luckiest girl in the world to have everyone I love in the same room at the same time!

As soon as it came time to pick our vendors there was no question on who I wanted to choose as our photographer, or in Aaron’s words, ”Ashley always has to have the best of the best,” which is why we decided to go with NICOLE BERRETT. She is a doll and truly an artist that captures flawless pictures. We could not have asked for a better fit for our style, from a little black dress paired with a formal groom, to a more Southern charm styled shoot. We are forever grateful for Nicole because she gave us some of the most beautiful moments and photos that will cherish forever! We can not thank you enough Nicole! You are the BEST!

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Photography: Nicole Berrett Photography | Hair + Makeup: Beauty And The Blush | Venue: Arlington Hall At Lee Park

Trust me, you don’t have to be a Bride to be uhb-sessed with Carolina Herrera. Because when it comes iconic designers who continually raise the bar in the fashion industry, she’s it, and her Fall 2016 Bridal collection? Well, it’s out of this world gorg and we were lucky enough to join the iconic couturier in Dallas for an exclusive peek at her fresh off the runway collection. See the entire event unfold below!

The latest bridal collection from Carolina Herrera Spring 2016 is as romantic and playful as ever. Inspired by the beautiful white Jasmine, every gown is feminine and fresh. Infusing modern approaches with contemporary silhouettes, every single gown is what wedding dreams are made of.

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#SMPBridalWeek goes behind the scenes with Carolina Herrera, below!

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Photography: Yesi Fortuna | Cinematography: Elysium Productions | Floral Design: Bows and Arrows | Wedding Dresses: Carolina Herrera | Bridal Boutique: Carolina Herrera | Desserts: Sugar Bee Sweets

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Oh it just doesn’t get more lovely than this woodland-inspired fall fête whipped up by The Avery Grace. With florals from Posh Floral Designs so incredibly gorgeous I could want to squeal and an equally stunning momma-to-be (not to mention a delicious menu including yummy fried chicken from Sissy’s Southern Kitchen), this, my friends, is baby shower perfection.

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When I found out that Hayley was going to have a girl, my mind went into full party planning mode. I knew when designing her shower that it needed to be whimsical, earthy and feminine. All of that combined created the “Woodland Baby Shower.” It needed to be simple yet beautiful and a floral crown was a must! Angie from Posh Floral made one that was perfection! If a floral crown could sum up someones personality, this one did! The florals are a mix of plum, blush and deep burgundy. We decided to do something different than traditional centerpieces and I loved how the terrariums looked filled with moss and floral against the green earthy runners. The antlers helped add a rustic touch with soft florals resting on them and little touches of feathers to tie in with the invitation.

Sissy’s Southern Kitchen first came to mind because of their food. What pregnant woman doesn’t want fried chicken, mashed potatoes and mac and cheese at their shower!? It also helps that they have the cutest porch with a ton of natural light that pours in, which made for great photos. They also have the best dishware, which may sound silly but it totally made the table!

We were so lucky to have Courtnee, capture all of the photos of the day. I love every single shot she took of Hayley in the courtyard and they truly are something she can cherish forever.

Photography: Courtnee Murphy | Event Design: The Avery Grace | Floral Design: Posh Floral Designs | Cake: Layered Bake Shop | Invitations: Kirra Reyna Designs | Macarons: Creme De Le Cookie | Shower Venue : Sissy's Southern Kitchen

Letting your wedding location inspire your color palette is always a good idea. Case in point? This earthy lakeside editorial from Kayla Barker and The Southern Table. It’s a blending of rough and smooth, jagged and flowing, warm and cool and it works sooo very well, from the Jenny Packham dress to the soft blue, peach and ivory tablescape. See more this way in THE VAULT!

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From The Southern Table…For this inspirational shoot we wanted to combine the cooler tones from the calm water and the textures of the lakeside rock formations. We infused cool blue textures in the delicate hand-dyed silk runner and ribbons from Silk & Willow and the hand-lettered invitation suite from the Script Merchant.

The warm tones of peach dahlias and garden roses, eclectic greenery textures, ND forged stone vessels accentuate the location’s natural distinctive rock formations. Our model was flawlessly styled with a textual braid with beach waves and natural makeup by Tracy Melton.

The gorgeous Jenny Packham gown with grey underlay and gold and pewter beading added an unexpected touch of glamour to this diverse Texas landscape. Kayla Barker utilized the overcast skies and reflective water to perfectly capture this ethereal setting.

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Peach | Light Blue | Ivory

Photography: Kayla Barker Fine Art Photography | Event Design: Max Owens Design | Floral Design: Max Owens Design | Wedding Dress: Jenny Packham | Invitations: Script Merchant Calligraphy | Hair And Makeup: Tracy Melton Artistry | Venue: Lake Grapevine Parks | Bridal Boutique: Stanley Korshak Bridal Salon | Rentals: Perch Event Decor Rental | Ribbon & Runner: Silk and Willow

In the bridal industry, Carolina Herrera is kind of a huge deal – that’s just a fact. So come Saturday we’re hanging out at her flagship store in Dallas…and you’re invited! We’re asking you (yes, you!) to join us for an exclusive, first look at her fresh-off-the-runway wedding gowns. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17th at 2PM as we toast the Carolina Herrera Fall 2016 Bridal Collection in Dallas, and the first 20 purchasers will receive a of Style Me Pretty Weddings by Abby Larson! Go ahead and RSVP right here.

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The Rosewood Crescent Hotel in downtown Dallas is a wedding blogger’s dream come true, from the romantic architecture to the beautiful blooms surrounding the venue, it screams style; it was the perfect accompaniment to this summer celebration captured by Stephanie Brazzle. Open up those Pinterest boards ladies, there’s a whole lotta lovely in the Vault right this way!

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From Stephanie Brazzle Photography… Katherine and Brooks have the compassionate, loving, fun and romantic relationship we all hope for, built on faith and a deep love for each other. The pair wanted to capture all of this in their wedding and turned to Alex Stein of Events by Alex who provided flawless execution of their vision. The ceremony took place in the romantic Garden Room of the classic Rosewood Crescent Hotel in downtown Dallas, Texas on a lovely early summer evening, with the beautiful accompaniment of the European Ensemble String Quartet, and officiated by Brooks’ grandfather. Following the ceremony guests were welcomed into the Grand Ballroom filled with lush arrangements of blush, champagne and mint, along with lace accents and candlelight, creating a timeless and romantic feel for the reception. Fun and dancing continued long into the evening with the live band.

Photography: Stephanie Brazzle Photography | Cinematography: Nolan Grose | Event Planning: Alex Stein, Events By Alex | Event Planning: Merren Events | Floral Design: Antebellum Designs | Wedding Dress: Augusta Jones | Invitations: Checkerboards | Bride's Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Hair And Makeup: Maitee Miles | DJ: Le Force Entertainment | Band: High Definition | Venue: Rosewood Crescent Hotel | Robes: Silk And More

Imagine a day boasting lush florals from Kate Foley Designs, breathtaking details crafted by Hitched Events and a bride and groom who are the serious definition of stunning and you’ll land squarely on this affair captured by Joshua Aull.  Think beyond beautiful stylings meets heartwarming moments meets cultural details sprinkled throughout.  Join us for so much more in The Vault.

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From the Bride… Eugene and I have known each other for almost eight years. We met in New York City; I work in fashion and he works in finance. We were both working crazy hours, but somehow made it work. After getting engaged in the Amalfi Coast, we moved to Dallas and decided to have our wedding here given it is our new home.

Eugene and his family moved from the Soviet Union in the early 90’s, and they still hold dear many Russian traditions. So when we began planning our wedding, we knew there would be lots of vodka! Nostrovia!

One of our favorite places in New York is a Russian restaurant, Mari Vanna. It’s like stepping into your Babushka’s (Grandmother’s) house in St. Petersburg: peeling floral wallpaper, mismatched chairs, towering china cabinets, hanging plants and of course dining tables with every inch covered in food. It was the perfect inspiration for our big day since we had so much history there as a couple.

We found our venue almost immediately. We fell in love with the Joule- its open terrace, art installations and rich history as a Bank in downtown Dallas. It just spoke to us when we first walked in. In fact, it was both the first and last venue we considered. The mirrored ballroom with soft lighting and dripping garden florals would make for the romantic setting we were looking for. The Joule even worked with us to create a custom Russian inspired menu with all of Eugene’s favorite recipes.

Being new to Dallas, I was incredibly lucky to find such talented vendors that shared my aesthetic and vision. The ladies at Hitched Events helped us stay relaxed and pulled together an amazing day. Our ceremony was held on the rooftop terrace of the hotel in a floor-to-ceiling windowed room with views of downtown Dallas. Propmaker Event Rentals designed a beautiful natural birch chuppah adorned with flowers and candles under which Eugene and I said our vows. My dress was a couture Anna Maier lace gown from Gabriella NY which fit like a glove! The blush lining under the ivory lace was the perfect blend of classic and modern styles. I added my own handmade, cathedral lace trimmed veil and knotted a crystal embellished ribbon belt around my waist.

I knew I had found the perfect photographer when we had our engagement session with the very talented Joshua Aull. He captured Eugene and myself in a way we’d never seen and our wedding day was no exception. He even humored us and snapped some photos of our dog, Myles. Kate Foley of Kate Foley Designs was such a pleasure to work with. The floral arrangements that she designed for us were beautiful, and perfectly sized. Our palette consisted of rich cranberries, indigo and soft pink with gold accents. The best piece Kate engineered was an installation of dripping garden florals over the head table, not to mention she whipped it up in under one week when I decided the ballroom needed one more exciting element! And my bouquet was enchanting with an ombre of colors – my absolute favorite. Everything came together so nicely and in such a romantic way from the gold trimmed place settings by Posh Couture and the mirrored mercury finish on our dance floor to the colorful matryoshka doll escort cards that doubled as party favors for our guests.

It’s hard to look back and try to remember every single detail, because what they say is true – your wedding day really flies by too quickly. But I can certainly say, the advice I was given to try and remember the little moments and leave the other stuff to the photos was some of the best I could have received. The memories I do have from that day are so incredibly special and are moments I will cherish forever… like laughing while attempting to safety pin my husband’s suspenders back together, signing my Hebrew name backwards, my father’s really funny “dad jokes”, changing our choreography mid-dance and best of all looking into my husband’s eyes for the first time after exchanging our rings.

Photography: Joshua Aull Photography | Event Planning: Kimberly Rhodes of Hitched Events | Floral Design: Kate Foley Designs | Wedding Dress: Anna Maier | Invitations: Val Marie Paper | Bride's Shoes: Valentino | Hair And Makeup: Samantha Landis | Groom's Attire: Custom Suit | Venue: The Joule | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints

A sweet + sophisticated wedding in the exact spot you became engaged sounds like the perfect place to say “I do” – and for this darling duo, it was seriously beautiful, too.  Think lush florals from Bella Flora Of Dallas, breathtaking captures from Sarah Kate and a classic meets Southern style that will make your heart happy.  Head to The Vault for every fab moment, then stay awhile for even more traditional lovely.

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From the Bride… Gregory asked me to marry him in a beautiful little park next to an old Southern-style home in Dallas, Texas. From the day he proposed, we wanted nothing more than to cherish each moment of the engagement. We made the intention for the months to come to be full of joy and love. Yet once we began wedding planning, we found the infinite number of options a little overwhelming. We immediately decided to keep things simple and make our decisions based on what just feels… right. Simple means something different for everyone – for us it meant a sweet and romantic ceremony in the park where Gregory proposed and a big ole party in the Southern-style home next door, all with a classic and timeless style.

We are incredibly grateful for so many people that made February 21st, 2015 exactly what we wanted: a day full of joy and love. The amazing team of creators that made our wedding happen clearly put so much heart into their work. There are many beautiful moments that we often look back upon, but the memory we cherish most was right before we were pronounced husband and wife. As Gregory and I held hands, surrounded by the sweetest and most supportive friends and family, Reverend McKellar recited The Prayer of Saint Francis. It was the perfect way to enter the covenant of marriage.

Photography: Sarah Kate, Photographer | Event Planning: Fluent Productions | Floral Design: Bella Flora of Dallas | Wedding Dress: Olia Zavozina | Hair And Makeup: Bryce Carey | Lighting: Absolute Lighting | Band: Limelight | Venue: Arlington Hall At Lee Park | Film Lab: PhotoVision Prints | Wedding Dress Belt: Jenny Packham