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From Anna Smith Photography… Lavish ornamentation, vivid colors, geometric shapes, glamour and luxury. These are just a few words that describe a time in fashion history that was an inspiration for this Great Gatsby 1920’s theme inspirational shoot. Styled by Chic Fleur Weddings and Events and photographed by myself, Anna Smith Photography, my vision came to reality showing off the works of many talented vendors in Dallas. With perfect touches of antiques from Gold Dust Vintage Rentals, vintage clothing, treasured family heirloom props and a couple very much in love we were able to create this drop dead gorgeous navy & gold stunner.

The Aldredge House set the backdrop for these gorgeous photos. Beginning as a gift to a bride in the early 1900’s, the history of Aldredge House has been that of a true love story. It now sits as a prominent mansion in the Swiss Avenue Historical District in Dallas and shines with Gatsby’s Style sophistication. From antique furnishings to exquisite walnut paneling  to an exterior wraparound terrace ideal for cocktails  to impeccably maintained gardens it was an absolute perfection for our night of inspiration.

The floral design by Ginger Root Florals completed the flawless and genuine design. I wanted our high-end day decorated with opulent and gorgeous white flowers with a touch of blue and lots of texture. By using white anemone and blue jackpot thistle we were able to add pops of color without overwhelming the scene. White standard roses, white spray roses, cafe au lait dahlias, ranunculus, dusty miller & hydrangeas were used to design the bouquet and gold vase centerpieces.

The place settings and vintage gold rimmed glassware were something out of this world. Sun-shaped and unique charger plates – these stood out to us in their lavish design and elegance. Bar cart was a must & was decorated with glassware and liquor bottles from 1920’s and bubby champagne.

Stationery created by Kaitlin Parisho was wonder to my eyes. I have never seen anything as unique & elegant, purely beautiful. The art deco style table numbers paired with blue and silver fun fonts with gold art deco designs brought a touch of sophistication and glam of the 1920s. She even ordered vintage stamps!

Our models were an actual married couple, so it was easy to feel their love and affection during the shoot. The attire was classy, clean and sophisticated generously provided to us by Culwell & Son and Patsy’s Bridal. Culwell & Son helped us choose a tuxedo from the era for our handsome groom. Patsy’s provided us with the most beautiful chiffon beaded wedding gown by Martina Liana from their vintage glam collection. Dallas Hair and Make up created a dramatic look for the bride with sparkly eyes and bright red lips. We went for bold and beautiful and absolutely achieved the look.

The jewelry provided by Patsy’s Bridal and Nordstrom Bridal were elaborate and magnificent. Intricately cut & radiant pieces carefully handcrafted for the bride’s headband, emerald and art deco shaped drop earrings and delicately cut stones with tiny crystal pattern for the hand tied bracelet were all inspired by the jewelry and headpieces popular to the 1920’s era.

The cake created by the amazing Sweet Thangs by Lo Michelle was set with intricate Gold Art Deco Designs. The Vintage Car was provided to us by Blue Diamond Limousines Of Texas. Green Light Media Services filmed the event and made a beautiful video for the shoot. All together this was a showcase of many talented Dallas Vendors and we can not wait to share our inspiration with the world. We will be very honored for SMP to feature our work.

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Romantic Dallas Surprise Proposal

‘Tis the season for proposals, and I’m betting many of you pretties are sporting a little something sparkly after last week?! 2014 personally brought a sweet proposal to me, so every time one makes it’s way across my desk, I go weak in the knees. Proposals like this one from Jenny McCann, fancied up with lush garland from Posh Floral and a stunner of a rock. It’s swoon central and you can see it all here.

From Jenny McCann…With Christmas right around the corner (and lots of proposals coming up) I thought you might like to see this surprise proposal that took place in Dallas, TX. Ryan and Mariana have such a sweet story and Ryan thought of every detail for the proposal, including a surprise post engagement trip to Spain! Mariana is originally from Brazil and Ryan also surprised her by proposing in Portuguese and presented her with a Brazilian Prasiolite gemstone. Mariana has graciously written me a personal note about themselves, details about the proposal and even about the ring. I hope you enjoy these photos!

From The Bride & Groom…We met in Italy as children, around 12 years old, when both our fathers were transferred there for the same company. Our families traveled a lot together and I had a secret crush on Ryan even then. He tells me he was already in love with me and would always get excited when his family came to visit. After 4 years in Italy my family moved back to Brazil and his back to the US. We did not see or talk to each other for 5 years. We re-connected when my family moved to Texas, and his family came to visit. Then he was taller and looked like a man instead of a boy! We still felt that instant attraction towards each other as if no time had passed. We started talking to each other on the phone every day and (without planning) both ended up at UT Austin. We started dating there and have been together for 5 years. We are now so excited to start planning our 2016 wedding in Brazil!

The day of the proposal my friend invited me for a day at the spa under the premise that it was a “gift” given to her, although Ryan was the actual gift giver. We had everything done: hair, facial, makeup, massage. The works! My friend called an Uber to take us to a restaurant where we would meet our guys for a double date but she never got into the car. Instead she handed me headphones, gave the address to the driver and left. While in the car, Ryan texted me a link to a Youtube video and it turned out to be a video from my parents and relatives in Brazil wishing me all the best in this new step in life. It was very emotional for me to watch! When I arrived Ryan was there inside the gazebo, all handsome, waiting for me. He proposed in Portuguese finishing with the words we have as a symbol of our relationship: “today and always”. After the photos with Jenny, we got in the car and I called my parents. I was so excited talking to them I did not notice where we were going. The car slowed down and I realized we were at the airport. At that point I freaked out. Ryan planned a post engagement vacation to Barcelona that was going to start right away! He planned everything, even arranging with my work so I could take that time off. The trip was amazing and truly an unforgettable experience.

We went to Brazil this past summer for the World Cup and while there Ryan asked me to visit a few jewelry stores so he would have an idea of what I liked. H. Stern is the best jewelry store in Brazil. It is like Tiffany’s here in the US. When I saw this Prasiolite ring I fell in love with it instantly! Prasiolite is a stone you can only find in it’s natural form in Brazil. The ring was also a special collection made only for the world cup month, and only sold in Brazil. I knew this was the one, but I had no idea how Ryan would be able to get it. There are several regulations regarding exporting and importing jewelry, and H. Stern could not send the ring to the US. Ryan also could not buy the ring there with me, because it would not be a surprise. I was convinced I was not going to have this ring, and told myself I would find something else I liked here. But Ryan snuck out with my dad and bought the ring. He had my parents ask a friend who was going to NYC to take the ring with her, then Ryan recruited one of his friends from college who lives in NYC to pick up the ring from this woman, then another friend took the ring to meet Ryan in Austin. After 3 nerve-wracking months he finally got the ring!

Holiday Proposal lnspiration Shoot

I KNOW I’m not alone in saying the holidays are my favorite time of year, and around these parts it’s known as the season of sparkle…aka proposal time! And whether you’re already rocking that left hand bling, or anxiously awaiting the big event, we’ve got a seasonal engagement shoot that’ll get the romance party started. Thanks to Lindsey Shea and Sweet Pea Events for this Christmastime gem!

From the planner…It’s the most wonderful time of the year! So what better time to get engaged was the question I asked myself when looking for my latest inspiration. A Christmas tree farm is the perfect festive backdrop for an engagement to take place complete with all of your favorite holiday goodies – Christmas trees, gifts, jingle bells, gingerbread men, and even a little sprinkle of snow! With some amazing vendors we pulled this holiday themed proposal together to spread some Christmas cheer + inspiration for the upcoming season! Happy Holidays!

Understated Elegance in Dallas, Texas at Brookhollow Golf Club

Sit down pretties, because this beauty of a wedding captured by Nicole Berrett Photography needs every little bit of your attention this morning. Dripping in stunning neutral and metallic tones and overflowing with details that will leave you speechless (that vintage plate seating wall has my heart), this gallery is what wedding blogging dreams are made of. And the amazing film from Candlelight Films below? That’s the icing on the cake.

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Chic Texas Garden Wedding at Marie Gabrielle

From The Bride…I love unexpected design elements/quirks throughout a wedding day. With that in mind, I knew I wanted our wedding to have a vintage elegant feel with hints of whimsy and romance. Having an “understated elegance” approach helped narrow down the color palette, florals and my favorite project, our seating chart installation.

The color palette was made up of neutral & creams, soft blushes and accents of metallic gold. I worked with some amazing vendors to bring my vision to life for many elements of our wedding day, but the biggest projects were the ceremony backdrop and seating chart instillation.

I worked with Stems of Dallas to help create a backdrop for the wedding ceremony that consisted of layers upon layers of mixed materials and ribbon with candles and rose petals lining the aisle.

The plate instillation was my “baby”. I love vintage china and I curated a group of plates I absolutely loved from local shops and Etsy. From there I worked with an event construction company and calligrapher where we met numerous times to ensure the layout, calligraphy and execution all matched my vision. This was the first time these vendors had ever done a project like this so we were all very excited to see the end result. When people ask me how I came up with this idea, I tell them that I had my “aha moment” when viewing an image of plates hung on a dining room wall. I incorporated similar plates into the table numbers to tie it all together.

Another fun detail was the bridal sketch I had on display. I did not take bridal portraits and felt this would be a great keepsake for years to come. I searched for an artist that could keep the sketch realistic, but light and romantic. I came across Linda Lloyd and she did an amazing job!

My favorite part of our wedding was the first look Fritz and I had together. We went from smiling and laughing to happy tears and hugging to soft whispers. Even though our videographer, photographer and wedding planner were all there to help make the moment special it felt like it was just the two of us, in our own little world.

I had the opportunity to donate some of the beautiful floral arrangements featured throughout our big day to a local hospice nursing home in honor of my mom. She passed away in 2008 from brain cancer. I’m so glad I was able to honor her on the most important day of my life while bringing joy and happiness to others.

Every time I see Virgil Bunao‘s name, I stop whatever I am doing so I can pay full attention to his work. He captures weddings in a way that literally makes me heart leap, and this Marie Gabrielle garden wedding proves my point in the prettiest of ways. Filled with love and gorgeous details, this gallery is honestly my definition perfection. See even more here.

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From Virgil Bunao…When Heather and Jason contacted me to be their wedding photographer, I knew what an honor this would be. Heather is a professional photographer and her work is absolutely beautiful. Knowing this awesome duo entrusted their photos to me was both thrilling and terrifying at the same time. I had to have my A-game on because they have a long selection of wedding photographers to choose from! Their first round with me was their engagement photos and those turned out amazing; they are a great-looking couple. Their June wedding proved me wrong when I thought that their photos couldn’t get any better. Marie Gabrielle is definitely a spot to look into for your wedding if you’re in the Dallas area or if you’re contemplating having a destination wedding there. The gardens are perfectly manicured, the indoor spots are a photographer’s dream (especially if you love modern architecture), and the food is scrumptious and almost too stunning to eat. Almost!

Heather and Jason played on Marie Gabrielle’s interior decor by using some warm brown tones and earthy colors for their centerpieces and place settings. It was certainly rustic done expertly and I wouldn’t expect any less from this stylish couple! With Jason in his dapper Tom Ford suit and Heather in her classic Yoana Baraschi gown, it was a chic day with lots of love infused throughout, from the newlyweds to their families. My time in Dallas was definitely well-spent!

When you pair a stunning Bride with Elan Makeup Studio and Sarah Kate Photography for an afternoon at Dallas Symphony Orchestra, well, perfectly pretty things are bound to happen my dears. Rosy pink cheeks dance with lace and satin and buttons galore for this darling bridal sesh. Head on over to the gallery for more.

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From Elan Makeup Studio…Kaitlin Teske got married on 6-20-14, this allows us to show you her beautiful bridal portrait. She is a high school orchestra instructor and wanted to shoot at the beautiful Dallas Symphony. We love the clean shots, her natural look and the AMAZING DRESS detail.

Photography: Sarah Kate, Photographer | Wedding Dress: Allure Bridal | Makeup & Hair: Elan Makeup Studio | Venue: Dallas Symphony Orchestra

If I had to describe this Texan soiree from Nbarrett Photography in just a few words, it’d be bright, whimsical and just plain fun. With cheerful arrangements by Bows And Arrows and scrumptious cakes by Layered Bake Shop, every charming detail will have you scrolling through the gallery for so much more.

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From Nbarrett Photography… Gorgeous, May wedding with beautiful vibrant colors. This wedding was an eclectic mix of Spring blooms arranged in Spanish terra cotta on gold sparkled table tops. And to top it off a stunning floral curtain installation for the ceremony. From the Bride… For our wedding day the first thing we knew we wanted was a fabulous photographer. Natalie was the perfect fit! From the first time I met Natalie all the way to the engagement shoot (her adorable bulldog Magnolia kept us laughing the whole time) we fed off of her energy which made our wedding day perfect. We also knew we wanted a May wedding since the flowers and light are the best reminders of the starting of our engagement. After spotting Hickory Street Annex while driving through Dallas, we instantly knew that the architecture and freedom of the venue is exactly what we were looking for! The vintage yet industrial feel and renovated bridal suite is what made me fall in love. We were at the liberty of having both the ceremony and reception in one location but the venue still had a natural flow… especially since the guests could use the repurposed bridal suite as a cocktail area. Of course, planning a wedding is stressful. I eventually realized that collecting every little detail of our wedding is not my cup of tea so we asked Amanda from Hickory Street Annex to help. She was amazing! She knew that we wanted to keep the wedding small and intimate by only having 75 guests. Knowing that a wedding isn’t complete without magnificent flowers…we met with Alicia from Bows & Arrows who knew exactly what we were looking for. We wanted something completely different and to be super vibrant! The deep purple, bright pinks, and oranges from the flowers is what fueled the inspiration for our wedding. She and her wonderful team created the most astonishing hand strung flowers for the ceremony back drop and they used unbelievable terra cotta pots for the centerpieces. They even set aside the perfect colored blooms to be placed on our delicious cakes and dessert bar (my favorite part of the wedding)! Most importantly, the best part of our wedding day was sharing it with our little boy, family, and guests! Their love and support was the only thing we wanted on our wedding day.

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This adorable duo had a BIG bridal party, and I love it. I’m a more the merrier kind of gal, and the bigger the bridal party means more blooms too! Posh Floral decked out the ten pretty in pink cowgirl-booted bridesmaids with darling bouquets, the handsome groomsmen in charming boutonnieres and the flower girl in a sweet floral crown. Not to mention, even more floral goodness at the reception—see it all in the gallery from Stephanie Brazzle!

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From Posh Floral…Leslie (McCombs) and Ivan Roussev met at Southern Methodist University, Ivan is from Bulgaria (and his step-father is French), Leslie is a true Texas girl, the wedding was a Texas chic with old world European. The ceremony was at Perkins Chapel on the SMU campus to tie together where the two met. Park City Club brought the different cultures together perfectly. Valerie and Valerie Wedding and Events designed the cheese/fruit/bread display, floral, and all the sweet accents (wine cork guest “book”, table numbers, etc.) to make it just lovely. Posh Floral brought in white and pink florals to match with the blush bridesmaids’ dresses, and gave the wedding and reception a soft and beautiful feel. Panini Bakery created the bride and groom cakes, including a special Gluten Free cake for the bride, and a birthday cake for her aunt! The Wonders rocked the house of 300 attendees, and kept everyone dancing! Everything was brought together and executed by Brittany Timmerman Events.

Blogger Bride Devon Rachel’s Wedding

Over the past year, we’ve had a front-row seat as our dear blogger bride Devon Rachel planned her big day. From proposal to dress shopping, engagement shoot and every moment in between, we’ve grown to feel so a part of her planning journey and believe it or not, the big reveal is finally here. It’s a day for the (modern) storybooks, and thanks to the work of Jana Williams and Candlelight Films we get an inside look. Read on for the day in sweet Devon’s words!

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From Devon Rachel…Devon from DevonRachel.com here with some rather exciting news: I said I Do! Chandler and I tied the knot. It was such an honor to take you along on the journey of planning as the first Style Me Pretty Blogger Bride. And after a whirlwind of newlywed bliss, I’m overjoyed to bring you a piece of our big day.

With our wedding, we wanted to mix traditional and non-traditional elements. I fell in love with the Joule Hotel because it fit my taste for modern yet livable décor with an LA vibe. I felt like the hotel suited us; we’re part Texas and a dash of California. The ceremony was held on the roof of the Joule Hotel where two floral archways complete with ombre rose petals lined the aisle. I purposely didn’t take a peek of the décor (and you know I wanted to!) before and I’m so glad I didn’t. I was overwhelmed with joy when I walked down the aisle and was in awe of how great Bella Flora did with the flowers.

Remember my “How to Choose Wedding Flowers” post? Well, our ceremony and reception were decked in beautiful blooms. I wanted guests to feel like they walked into a secret garden – and I think we achieved that! My bouquet was a very whimsical mix of gorgeous pink, peach, and white flowers. My sweet bridesmaids looked unbelievable in their different Amsale gowns. I chose three different colors as well – I really wanted to be unique with the styling and I was so pleased!

For my bridal look, I wanted to feel like a modern day Brigitte Bardot and I feel like we achieved that with my dress, makeup and hair. My first dress (flashback to that first Dress Shopping post) is by Oscar de la Renta and it was not originally a one-shoulder gown. I had them remove one side to really showcase the bow and it was so perfect for me. Can we talk about that huge bow? It makes my heart pitter-patter. I teamed up with Blushington and Dry Bar to do mine, my bridesmaids and both mother’s hair and makeup. It was such a fun time having both teams in our hotel room. They made everyone look and feel so amazing, just like in our Bachelorette Celebration post!

For the reception, we chose to bring in my love of black and white stripes to the menus and chairs at the head table. Floral runners lined each table next to candles and beautiful gold-rimmed glassware. Since I was a little girl, I dreamt of having a vintage Rolls Royce to take us away and a black and white checkerboard dance floor. I was so unbelievably happy to see both of these dreams come to life. And the flowers adorning the back of the car were just cherries on top of an amazing night.

Dancing has always and will always be important to us, so we wanted our guests to have plenty of room and great music to dance to. I have to say, our band, Limelight, completely blew us away. They brought the house down and we danced all night! Everyone had a great time and that’s what we wanted. Right outside the ceremony, mirrored tables housed my non-traditional guestbook: Vogue Weddings. Guests signed on each beautiful artistic page of the gorgeous coffee table book. We now display the book in our home and I love taking a moment to look through. We are incredibly fortunate to have such amazing love stories to look up to in our family. I wanted to showcase and celebrate the love over the years, so we placed black and white photos of our grandparents and parents’ wedding days on a mirrored table outside the ceremony.

I cannot explain the feeling of overwhelming of love I felt walking down the aisle. I walked arm in arm with my sweet father as I watched my husband to be cry tears of joy. I did not expect him to cry! I truly believe Chandler and I are soul mates and I am so thankful for him. In that moment, we made the most important commitment of our lives: to each other. It was so special! I thank everyone involved for making it happen.

I hope you enjoyed these moments from our wedding! It was truly the best day of my life and I am overjoyed to share it with all of you.

xoxo, Devon Rachel

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Spring Downtown Dallas Loft Wedding

Here at SMP, Saturdays are for swooning and we’ve got just the wedding to get the inspiration party started. The bride’s design musts? Gold succulents, a neutral palette and a cool loft setting to mix “modern” with “tradition.” Apryl Ann snapped the gallery and you can click here right here to see more for yourself.

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From Apryl Ann Photography…Megan and Reese’s wedding as one of the happiest affairs! They chose to have their ceremony and reception indoors however we snuck off outside to grab some gorgeous natural portraits. Her reception was filled with neutral colors with gold succulents!

From The Bride…Reese and I were engaged while walking our pups in one of my favorite downtown Dallas parks. Coincidently that same evening my sweet little niece, and future flower girl, was born. After our engagement Reese surprised me with a party filled our closest friends and family. From an engagement to a new little niece, the night was definitely a time of celebration with the ones we loved the most.

In planning our wedding we knew we wanted that celebration with our friends and family to continue. Being the youngest of three and so the last in my family to get married it seemed making the big decisions was the easiest. I fell in love with our reception venue immediately when I saw the beautiful big windows and downtown views. I knew for the color scheme and flowers I wanted it to be romantic with hints of gold and succulents. I also knew I wanted meaningful touches throughout the ceremony and reception. However I was not quite sure how I wanted it all to come together…

The weather on our big day could not have been more beautiful; we took our pre-ceremony pictures in the park and then headed to the church. Everyone tells you how quickly the day passes and I cannot believe how right they were. I am so grateful we had Apryl Ann to capture all our special moments. One of my favorites was walking down the aisle with my dad and a bouquet adorned with my grandmother’s rosary. After our nuptials the party kicked off with Reese and I entering the venue with an awesome horn entrance.

Afterward, a newly married bridesmaid, told me to take a minute to “take it all in” and it was a wonderful piece of advice. GRO designs took everything I wanted and made it come to life. My very favorite was the succulent centerpieces dusted with gold. Another very special detail was our favor table filled with my late grandmother’s Czech wedding cookies all baked by Reese’s family. In a nod to our new hometown of San Antonio, CN catering did a delicious taco bar with margaritas. Finally in honor of where we met our groom’s cake was decorated with a big Double T for Texas Tech. Reese kicked off the dance floor with a solo dance to “respect”, then everyone joined in and Walton Stout Band kept the party going from there! They were so much fun! We handed out sunglasses and glow sticks as dance floor favors and kept the celebration going until the final song. I am so grateful to everyone who helped in making it the day of our dreams!

Mondays require a few things – a little more time with the snooze button, an extra cup of jo, and inspiration so pretty you can barely believe your luck. Well pretties, fill up your coffee cups, because this shoot is just what the doctor ordered. Beautifully captured by Lindsey Shea Photography, every gorgeous detail whipped up by Urban Magnolia Weddings and Events will make your you thankful Monday showed its pretty face, and you can see what I mean right here.

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From Lindsey Shea Photography…This photoshoot was completely inspired by the romanticism of Romeo and Juliet’s love story. Their story enchants even the biggest love skeptics. I wanted to do a more modern take on their romantic tale of how two starcrossed lovers become united forever. From details like the striped bowtie to the gorgeous rustic florals, it shows how romanticism can be found from the 1920’s to the modern day. Thanks to all of the vendors for making this modern day Romeo and Juliet styled shoot a success!

Dallas Engagement at White Rock Lake

Inspired by the same themes they’re infusing in their wedding day, this e-session is the epitome of classic. Set in a romantic garden at White Rock Lake, we can’t get enough of this pretty shoot. From the lush greens to the lakeside sunset, the backdrops are to die for. Click here for all the beautiful shots by Marcie Meredith Photography.

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From The Bride…Reid and I met the old-fashioned way– online! My college roommate had met her now-fiance’ online a few years ago, and as a result she had a prepaid match.com account sitting unused. She put it back to work by changing all the profile information to mine! She told me to log on and start using it, since I’d be getting messages whether I liked it or not. A few emails from Reid and a single date with him later, my online dating career came to a quick end. A year and one cat later, Reid asked me to marry him standing in the Cervantes Rose Garden in Barcelona. We’re now happily planning a summer celebration with our family and friends next Memorial Day weekend! Our engagement shoot was inspired by the same themes we’re involving as we plan our wedding– a fresh take on classic with romantic, lush, garden vibes and saturated colors.

Elisabeth Carol Photography is producing some serious pretty today by way of this stunning, spanish-inspired shoot from the Taylor Lord & ,Jess Barfield workshop, and it’s so good I want to kiss her for it. Styled to perfection by Lindsey Zamora, this gallery is beyond beyond. See it all here.

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From Elizabeth Carol Photography…This shoot is everything you could want in a spanish inspired wedding! From the vibrant colors to the eclectic spanish details. The shoot took place at the Jess Barfield & Taylor Lord Workshop in Dallas, TX. Lindsey Zamora came up with the concept and style. She made everything come together beautifully to reflect the beautiful spanish culture!

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When two creative souls say “I do” there’s a good chance the wedding will be a celebration worth swooning. *Enter* Jenna and Rockett’s springtime nuptials that set the bar for style. Complete with vintage china plates and pint-sized succulent centerpieces, these two tied the knot in the prettiest of ways and Sara & Rocky Photography + Brad And Monica documented the day the perfection. Enjoy!

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Lakeside Dallas Wedding at The Filter Building

From Sara & Rocky Photography…Jenna and Rockett were married at the Dallas Arboretum in April in their beautiful gardens! They are both creatives themselves, so they designed their own wedding to be exactly what they envisioned. The colors, floral, and setting were romantic and eclectic. They made their own invitations, used their “Rockett” marquee letters out of their own office as their cake backdrop, and a friend did all of the floral. The weather was absolutely perfect for an outdoor ceremony and reception, it was gorgeous!

Sweet and stylish, this Dallas wedding at The Filter Building really has it all. It has the details that will make you drool, and the sentimental moments that will make you swoon. And thanks to Nicole Berrett Photography you can devour every gorgeous moment here.

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From the Bride…My wedding day was dreamy and calm. I know ‘calm’ seems like a strange choice, but, after ten months of organizing and crafting, there wasn’t much left to worry about. As exciting as all the planning and prep was for the big day, when it arrived, I just wanted to get married and celebrate with my friends and family! Luckily, the weather was beautiful that day and that’s exactly what we were able to do. We had a quick ceremony out by the lake, officiated by my dad, then we went inside for food, drinks and lots of dancing!

My husband and I love running around White Rock Lake. We trained for our first half-marathon at White Rock, so the whole trail was inspiring for a wedding. Our venue in particular, The Filter Building, had the perfect 1920s style and lake views I was looking for. Once we got engaged I was prepared to schedule everything around The Filter Building’s availability.

My dress had a unique vintage vibe that I thought would stand out against the industrial backdrop. I’d been stalking some Tadashi Shoji styles online and sure enough, BHLDN added my favorite pick to their latest line of wedding dresses. I was obsessed. The details were lovely and the price was right. My earrings were borrowed from my mother, who shares my love of yellow gold.

Spring also meant all my favorite florals would be in season, including a blueish teal flower called Sea Holly. My florist made that recommendation very early on and they were stunning! I ordered floral pieces for every table, the bar, the cake, my head and our wedding arch and I don’t regret it. Flowers just make me so happy! I also got really into ferns while planning. They’re just so geometric and charismatic for a plant. Who can resist?

I’m extremely proud of my grandpa’s contribution of hand-crafted table numbers and a cake topper. At 85 years old he still creates amazing things out of wood! And, as a bonus, I’ll be able to decorate our future home with these wooden accents. I can’t wait to show them off a bit more. I hand addressed all of our invitations and Save-the-Date envelopes. The escort cards were also my doing. I wasn’t great at hand-lettering before, and still don’t quite have it down, but it was a fun way to save money and finish some crafts on my own. We also recycled some of our unloved vinyl records to use as our guest book. The groomsmen’s bow ties and the bridesmaids’ earrings were an Etsy find.

I owe so much credit to my ‘dream team’ of artists, photographers, florists, musicians, DJs, caterers and all around wedding pros!

Garden Glam Styled Shoot

We’ve had a gorgeous day on the LBB blog, there’s no doubt about that. But it’s not over, not by a long shot. If Ben Q. Photography, Ebony Peoples Events & Design, Sugar Bee Sweets and The Southern Table have anything to do with it, we’ll be gazing for hours to come. They’ve turned our garden wedding dreams into a work of art with this breathtaking shoot. A touch of glam here and a pretty bloom there, this one is a doozy darlings.

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From Ebony Peoples…Springtime in Dallas is backdrop for an outdoor wedding celebration. I recently teamed up with a talented group of Dallas wedding professionals to create a Garden Glam styled wedding shoot. As wedding professionals, we are hired to assist clients in creating the wedding of their dreams. This styled shoot gave us an opportunity to spread our creative wings and share a bit of inspiration to couples planning an outdoor wedding. We selected a color palette that included peach, shades of pink and red, and metallic gold. These colors perfectly complemented the natural outdoor elements in the garden at Marie Gabrielle. Our goal was to include lots of detail that were a bit outside of the norm including a farm table, candied apple place cards, and a garden soil ceremony.

Our Garden Glam styled wedding shoot took place on a perfect spring Dallas day! The husband and wife duo behind Ben Q. Photography were on hand to capture all of the details with film photography! Ducky Bob’s provided our farm table and the elegant gold tabletop dinnerware. The Southern Table did an amazing job with creating our floral decor using lush springtime blooms! The Bee’s Knees designed all of our wedding stationery, including rhinestone embellished invitations. Sugar Bee Sweets created a beautiful floral adorned, iced wedding cake! Binzario provided a jaw-dropping, couture bridal gown with lots of intricate detail. Marilona Makeovers and hairstylist, Ashley Bristo, were on hand to ensure that our bride looked absolutely stunning! Nails by Avonne provided a manicure for our bride complete with a chic, lace overlay! De’Ana Davis and Kelvin Wilson acted as our model bride and groom for the day!

When you pair a restored industrial building like the Hickory Street Annex with gilded detailing, touches of green and loads of ivory blooms, it’s sure to be a classic, yet chic wedding in the making. And it sooo works. Not to mention, the backdrop makes for some seriously pretty bridal portraits of the stunning Bride, who was glowing thanks to Elan Makeup Studio! It’s a cozy, candlelit kind of gallery from Chapa Images that you won’t want to miss.

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From the beautiful Bride… When my husband & I searched for the venue to get married at, we ran across a “hidden gem” that was right outside of downtown Dallas called Hickory Street Annex. Talk about amazing… an old 1900’s oil distribution center that was restored with its original character—beautiful, exposed brick & beams, nearly 360 degree view of windows, & my favorite– the old, but WORKING elevator shaft. This venue couldn’t have been more perfect for us- a place large enough to hold a ceremony AND reception while providing a classy/ chic/ industrial look, and a shuttle service to/from the hotel. The downstairs was used for the bridal suite and “Cocktail Hour”, while the upstairs was used for the ceremony & reception.

The day-of, I had a group of loving and devoted family and friends help me set up my dream wedding- including a vast amount of Pinterest- inspired ideas. From a “Cookie Bar” to a “Cigar Bar,” all personally made decisions on each little detail. We had old window panes to list our Seating Chart, corks to hold each name’s place card, customized Etsy koozies, “dancing shoes” (Old Navy flip flops) for dancing at the reception, and large (empty) wine barrels to use as cocktail tables/ sign holders. Every corner you turned, there were mini mason jars that had little votive candles inside, mason jars topped with hydrangeas and filled with photos & oil to make it look like “old photographs,” and even an old wooden door just to add a little rustic/chic look. We also had a photo booth for some fun reception memories!

The night finished with “send-off” sparklers (which also made for some awesome photos), and a “carriage ride” (a surprise from my parents) just like Cinderella! The whole wedding day/ night was perfect, but what I loved the most was being with my husband to see all the DIY/ personally-made touches/decorations/decisions all come together!

Photography: Chapa Images | Cake: Sugar Bee Sweets | Catering: Black Eyed Pea | Hair & Makeup: Elan Makeup Studio | Wedding Venue: Hickory Street Annex

Bigger is definitely better in terms of this glamorous Dallas affair and it has the gorgeous centerpieces dripping in florals by The Garden Gate to prove it. On top of that is a ballroom reception swimming in pink with details by Rachel Events and imagery bursting with love captured by Jennifer Yarbro and filmed by Jonathon Link Studios. Grab a cozy seat and get lost in the gallery for a bit.

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From Jennifer Yarbro Photography…Christine and Beau had a elegant southern wedding at Christ the King Catholic Church and gorgeous ballroom reception at The Adolphus Hotel. This wedding was filled with personal touches from the handpicked robes for the bridesmaids to the duet performance by the brides brother and father. Christine and Beau being the dog lovers they are each got ready with their pups. To get Beau even more excited to see Christine the bridesmaids sent the groom a photo with a message before the wedding saying ” just wait ’til you see her.” The couple had a traditional catholic ceremony with the blessing of a mantilla lace and beaded lasso. Christine carried a portrait of her grandparents on her bouquet and their family rosary. Although they were married in a traditional Catholic Church the couples reception was held in downtown Dallas which made the perfect backdrop for pictures. Elegant, intimate, and romantic was the theme of the reception. Each table number had a location the couple traveled to together and had a brief description of their trip. The ballroom was lit up pink and had candles everywhere. The brides father and brother serenaded the couple during dinner. Later in the evening the entire wedding party surprised the couple with a flash mob style dance. For those who made it until the end mini slidders were hand passed. Soon after guest saw them off with a confetti send off into their horse drawn carriage. It was truly a magical night!

When I first started peeling back the layers of this Dallas “I do,” one thing became clear: Connie and Tyler aren’t your average bride and groom. Not even close. They’ve got contagious joy and style for days, but they also happen to have the kind of dance moves that would make Justin Timerlake jealous, and we’ve got the video to prove it! Take a peek at their incredible celebration captured by Michelle Boyd and sit tight for their choreographed first dance (and proposal!) coming up next.

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From Michelle Boyd Photography…Connie and Tyler Bates are visionaries. They both live life with a contagious passion that you just can’t help but join in on. I’ve known Connie for a few years, and after seeing their incredible proposal video I knew that their wedding would be EPIC. They didn’t disappoint.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Dallas, TX, the Room on Main was transformed into a space worthy of the production that was to follow. Both Connie and Tyler have invested a large part of their lives into leadership through performance, and their wedding celebration was a perfect reflection of that. Their modern yet bold fashion allowed for their fierceness to shine through, and their hearts for traveling to the nations were manifested in globes and maps all around the room.

In the true Bates way of celebrating, their ceremony and reception was complete with videos and dancing in abundance! Ingredients dance company moved the processional down the aisle and led guests in worship during communion… and fittingly, everything built up to their first dance as husband and wife, complete with amazing choreography and a perfect wardrobe change. With such an incredibly talented group of guests in attendance, it was no wonder that the dance party to follow was a high-energy, amazing experience!

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The weekend is finally upon us dear readers. But as you prepare for summertime fun times, we wanted to leave this charming Texas engagement session with you. If you’re feeling some extra warmth, it might be because the photos you see were lovingly taken by the bride-to-be’s sister, Christine Doneé, who flew in from LA to surprise her. You can see it all here. And don’t miss the discounts and giveaway at the bottom!

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