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Bright + Whimsical Houston Zoo Wedding

One of the biggest trends we’re predicting for 2016? Printed bridesmaids’ dresses, and this wedding is precisely why. All 19 (yes, 19!) of this beautiful brides’ maids look completely stunning in their printed Plum Pretty Sugar gowns. And with vendors like Pomp And CircumstanceSmileboothAwake Photography and Bear Hands Media, you can be sure there’s so much more pretty waiting in The Vault!

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From Awake PhotographyA classic tale of Texas girl meets Southern California surfer boy. Linda and Sheyne got married in her hometown of Houston, Texas and it was a day no one will soon forget. Starting at the fabulous Hotel Zaza, Linda and her 19 bridesmaids got dolled up with the help of Kiss and Makeup and The Perfect Face. They all looked absolutely stunning in the couture Plum Pretty Sugar dresses in shades of lavender, pinks and blues. They perfectly complimented the gorgeous bride wearing a stunning Monique Lhuillier gown. After getting married at the Bride’s childhood church, St. John the Divine, everyone headed to the reflection pools at the Houston Zoo where they danced the night away under string lighting, chandelier in the trees, and perfect Texas weather. The bride and groom are animal lovers, so they surprised their guests with the animal experience at cocktail hour. Animal trainers brought out an assortment of creatures for the guests to feed and pet. It was a huge hit! Bramble and Bee created gorgeous florals full of garden roses, ranunculus, and tulips which were perfectly accented by tiny golden animals as place cards. To round out a day of celebrating a lovely couple, Pomp and Circumstance, surprised the couple and their guests with a donut holes bar as a midnight snack. The day couldn’t have been more perfect, nor the couple more radiant.

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Photography: Awake Photography | Cinematography: Bear Hands Media Group | Event Planning: Pomp & Circumstance | Floral Design: Bramble & Bee | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Cake: Whisk Bakery | Invitations: Papellerie | Ceremony Venue: St John The Divine | Reception Venue: Houston Zoo | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Plum Pretty Sugar | Makeup: The Perfect Face | Hair + Makeup: Kiss And Makeup | DJ: Divisi Strings | Hotel: Hotel ZaZa | Donuts: Shipley's Donuts | Photo Booth: Brooke Courtney Photography

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An Artist’s Elegant Bougainvillea-Filled Wedding

This flower girl’s face is the exact opposite of mine when I first saw this wedding. Because this Texas day from Loft Photography and Something Blue Cinema is full of beauty and a style we’re calling Southwestern elegance. With a fresh yet sophisticated color palette and gorgeous bougainvillea everywhere the eye can see, it’s safe to say we’re in love. And thanks to incredible vendors like Pearl Events AustinMarquee Event Group, and Jenny Yoo, each and every detail is perfect. See all the pretty in THE VAULT!

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From Loft PhotographyBeing that Brittany is a talented artist, we knew her wedding day was going to have well thought out & lovely details! We adore the rich colors that she chose for her wedding, and the bougainvillea around every corner at Escondido fit right in with her unique bouquets and centerpieces.

From The Bride…My wedding day encompassed Mediterranean architecture with Tuscan landscaping meets romantic Texas Hill Country! The wedding had contrast and pops of colors with a primary color palette of fuchsia and teal mixed with secondary colors of grey, mauve and taupe with a side contrast of black and white tuxedos and a checkered black and white dance floor. There were many different textures to play off of for the tablescapes: deer antlers with gold hombre spray paint, grapewood branches, textured teak wood tables, copper chargers, romantic candlelights, mix of glassware with mercury candle votives and teal olive oil vases, airplants and succulents native to Texas. Family heirlooms also played a part in our wedding with my parents 70’s champagne goblets and ring bearer pillow, my grandmother’s jewelry and my mom’s tennis bracelet.

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Photography: Loft Photography LLC | Cinematography: Something Blue Cinema | Event Planning: Pearl Events Austin | Floral Design: Sweet Magnolia Floral Studio | Wedding Dress: De Ma Fille Bridal | Stationery: BK Paintings And Design | Rings: Cook Diamonds Dallas TX | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Hair + Makeup: Erica Gray | Calligraphy: Willow Wynn Co. | Lighting: Ilios | Band: David Whiteman Band | Groom's Attire: Calvin Klein | Groomsmen Attire: Vera Wang | Venue: Escondido | Beverage Services: Peticolas Brewing Company | Bridal Boutique: De Ma Fille Bridal | Cigar Roller: Bobalu | Cocktail Napkins + Match Boxes: For Your Party | Desserts: Cake and Spoon | Earrings: Kendra Scott Jewelry | Letterpress Printing: Elefant Press | Photo Booth: Funpix Photobooth | Rentals: Marquee Event Rentals | Rentals: Monarch Event Rentals

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Elegant Villa Wedding on a Rainy Austin Day

They say rain on your wedding day is good luck, and I think this rainy Austin wedding proves it because this couple lucked out with one truly gorgeous day. Planned by the lovely Pearl Events, every detail about this day is special thanks to incredible vendors like Austin CateringMarquee Rents, and Polkadots Cupcake Factory. See all the beauty captured by Tracy Enoch Photography in THE VAULT!

From Tracy Enoch PhotographyTaking place at the beautiful Villa Del Lago in Austin, Texas, Sasha and Shea’s wedding weekend began with a historic rain and flood event. Their initial plans called for an outdoor sunset ceremony overlooking breathtaking Lake Travis, with an outdoor dinner reception underneath cafe lights followed by dancing in the covered pavilion. Sasha and Shea didn’t miss a beat as plans changed and they embraced the weather, and the end result was a beautiful, cozy wedding set in the picturesque Texas hill country. As the rain finally cleared, the night concluded with a fireworks show that the groom orchestrated to surprise his new bride.

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Photography: Tracy Enoch Photography | Photography: Tracy Enoch Photography | Event Planning: Pearl Events Austin | Floral Design: Westbank Flower Market | Cake: Polkadots | Catering: Austin Catering | String Quartet: Terra Vista Strings | Venue: Villa Del Lago | Rentals: Loot Vintage Rentals | Rentals: Marquee Event Rentals | Rentals: Premiere Events

Houston Oaks Country Club Wedding

The vision? “Create a style that mixes the effortlessly chic outdoor California vibe with Southern charm in the setting of an unpredictable Texas summer,” which is exactly the kind of day Emily Moise of Keely Thorne Events + Bows and Arrows brought to life. And though a rain storm came through right as the vows were spoken, that didn’t dampen the love one bit. See the celebration through Kelli Elizabeth’s lens and a must-watch clip from 31 Films below!

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From Keely Thorne Events… Holly came to me with a date, a photographer, the dress, and a desire for a unique one-of-a-kind wedding for 300 guests at the country club her fiancé’s family owned – a homey setting where they often spent weekends during their relationship. I knew quickly that her wedding style was an outdoor California wedding in Texas. Meaning, create a style that mixes the effortlessly chic outdoor California vibe with Southern charm in the setting of an unpredictable Texas summer.

Exactly one year out from the big day, as I began pondering plans for my new bride, I sat in a restaurant for an early dinner watching the streets of the Historic Heights District flood, and I just had a gut feeling. Holly, 40 min north of me at that very moment, says she sat on the club’s patio under a clear sky toasting to one year out with her fiancé because as she always says, “it never rains out here!” But as every planner should, from the beginning I had the conversations and logistics moving along for a Plan A, and an efficient Plan B. Though, little did I know, Holly had other plans.

I introduced Holly and her mother to the perfect vendors for me to collaborate with to create her look: Papellerie for her custom branding and stationery who set the tone for guests from the beginning with the wedding website and save-the-date all the way through the wedding and beyond to custom thank you notes; Bows and Arrows for all their Texas-California experience and airy eclectic floral design; and Events in Bloom to lay out the space and dress up the outdoors with their quality rentals, linens, chandeliers, and draping.

The couple being lovers of fun cocktails, we added The Grand Bevy to the mix of vendors since they are the original craft cocktail artists for events. The groom setup their favorite restaurant, Uchi, to provide a sushi station to mix in with the club’s southern inspired menu. Nadine Moon of Who Made the Cake designed the cake around the custom floral sketches used in the couple’s stationery..

Having already hired her talented photographer friend, owner of Kelli Elizabeth Photography, we were left needing film, which was a no brainer: 31 Films. Who were so dedicated to getting “the moment” that they lost a camera to the elements and still managed goosebump inducing ridiculous films to treasure.

Holly’s fiancé, Austin, was in charge of picking the band. He wanted a big party band that would pack the dance floor: thus I turned to Atlanta for their collection of show stopping bands. They hired Jessie’s Girl, who as usual, exceeded expectations.

For hair, Holly used her go-to stylist Karla from Therapy Salon. For makeup, I introduced her to Kristin Daniell who was the perfect calm demeanor artist with exquisite talent to make Holly shine all night long, no matter what…

Now it should be noted that the Spring 2015 wedding season, as it turns out, was one of the rainiest years for Texas to date, especially on weekends. Thanks El Nino!

Fast forward to wedding week: Monday brought Houston historic mass flooding (as in, our city made national news…) Thankfully the club and roads leading to it were ok. But we were thinking, ‘it can’t possibly rain again so soon after all of that!’ But rain was still in the forecast. So we had to listen to my trusty unbiased tent guy, Derek Widis owner of SPF Event Resources, whose gut was telling him it was going to rain. Thus, the lounge and dance floor area would now be under a clear tent instead of exposed to the oak trees above. So after getting an additional décor budget approval, I made a call to Alicia at Bows & Arrows and said, “We have to make this clear tent look like a Plan A; let’s bring ‘that under-the-oak trees feeling’ back!” and Alicia, plus her team, happily worked long into the final nights of set up to get it all done to perfection.

Now for the ceremony, Plan B was a private ceremony inside the club for only family and wedding party to attend at the original ceremony time of 6:30pm. Guests knew about this in advance as we included a details card in the invitation set that stated “If it rains on our wedding day, please join us for cocktail hour at 7pm instead and we will see you there as Mr. and Mrs.! – check our wedding website for updates!” Well… as I mentioned, Holly had different plans.

Day of I still didn’t know which ceremony plan to call. I constantly checked my trusted Weather Underground app for updates. Rain chance= 30%; now 80%; then 40%; now 80%; then 30%… total gamble. It would not make up its mind…and neither could I! But Holly could. Maria at the club came outside to tell me, “Holly wants to get married outside and said you won’t let her.” I laughed and said I hadn’t decided but hey it’s a gamble no matter what plan, so if she wants to decide instead of me, that’s fine! and went to tell Holly the good news. After all, it was her wedding, so ultimately, her choice. But of course that didn’t mean I stopped checking the weather…

Holly and Austin had their beautiful first look under the club’s oak trees and sunny sky above them followed by all of their group pictures before guests arrived. (Plan A based on sunset time and ability to let their family and wedding party go straight into reception). At 5:45pm, ushers began escorting guests down the long path under the trees. The ceremony was set with sounds from the string quartet and harpist surrounded by the club’s lake with an authentic 15th Century French Chapel as the backdrop.

But once I saw a giant yellow storm cell caving in around our location on the radar, I knew we had to start early; we had to start now! In my mind, I knew I just had to get the bride and groom to the altar before the sky opened up. Once at the altar, it would be out of my hands. So I radioed my assistants inside with the wedding party to line them up and send them out. It was 2.5 min walk from their location to the altar, clock ticking, storm-a-brewin’.

Family lined up next to me, but our quartet had to stop playing and cover their antique instruments as the rain drops lightly began. As soon as the wedding party line was approaching, I cued family to walk down the sprinkled aisle. Next wedding party: No time to pace them out, couples in single file line filtered down the aisle to their place. I turn back around expecting Holly and her dad to be approaching me and sweet Holly was a minute’s walk away waiting for me to give her Plan A’s cue to walk once Austin was turned around (a calming feeling for me knowing that in her happy mindset, all was going to plan). I motioned her with discretely speedy hand movements and. as she passed me then through the ceremony gates she had a huge smile on her face, here was their big moment.. And sure enough, as her strappy flats hit the aisle, thunder boomed for the first time that day.

During the very brief ceremony, the rain got harder and harder as the smiles and laughter got bigger and louder. As I stood, literally in the aisle holding and umbrella over Kelli and her camera, I thought (and think I even said out loud with a chuckle), “huh, it’s only water…it’s only water!” I then realized that when Holly decided to get married outside that day, she accepted that she might just get rained on in doing so, and that it was ok because it was all about getting married to Austin, in front of that chapel with however many guests were willing to get rained on too.

As the officiant quickly got to their vows, the rain drops were fast and large, and as he announced them husband and wife, the sky completely opened into a complete downpour. The newlyweds ran down the aisle laughing to the awaiting a golf cart to whisk them back inside. The club staff was ready for the wet guests with towels, hair dryers and hot food ready inside as they ran for cover. The strings, now protected under the tent, played during cocktail hour, followed by Jason Allen, a friend and country musician, on his acoustic guitar while the rain continued to pour around the tents.

After getting the couple dried off and fed dinner in the club’s beautiful, well-equipped locker room, they were off into the reception to joyfully celebrate alongside their guests. They enjoyed their first dance and dances with parents before they got on the mic to thank everyone for sticking it out with them on this oh-so-special day. The band came on for a 3 hour continuous set and all danced the night away. At the very end the band’s horns section led guests out to the front of the club to clear the tent of all guests, band, and staff so the couple could dance one private last dance before making their formal exit through sparklers. The bride later told me the wedding party stayed up with them until the wee hours continuing to celebrate and even had a fireworks show lit by the groom’s brother as a surprise.

One-of-a-kind unique wedding? CHECK!

One-of-a-kind unique wedding? CHECK!

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Photography: Kelli Elizabeth | Cinematography: 31FILMS | Event Planning: Keely Thorne Events | Floral Design: Bows and Arrows | Wedding Dresses: Casa de Novia Bridal Couture | Cake: Who Made The Cake! | Bride's Shoes: Louboutin | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Catering: Houston Oaks Country Club | Catering: Uchi | Makeup: Kristin Daniell | Hair: Therapy Hair Studio | Band: Jessie's Girls | Venue: Houston Oaks Country Club | Beverage Services: The Grand Bevy | Ceremony + Cocktail Hour Music: Divisi Strings | First Dances + Dinner Music: Jason Allen Band | Floral Ribbon: Frou Frou Chic | Groom, Groomsmen + Usher's Attire: Jos. A. Bank | Lighting + Sound: Pro Sound | Photo Booth: Brooke Courtney Photography | Rentals, Linens, & Drapings: Events In Bloom | Stationery, Branding + Signage: Papellerie | Tent Rentals: Marquee Tents

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Toned Arms Workout for a Sleeveless Wedding Dress

As a bride-to-be this is THE year I want to feel my absolute best, and since I may (or may not) be wearing a sleeveless wedding gown, toned arms are an absolute must on my daily to-do list. That said, if there was ever a time to go full force into my exercise routine, it’s right now during this bride-to-be, pre-wedding dress stage. To get started, I’m sharing a few of my favorite arm exercises below!

The best part? You can do these exercises while catching up on your favorite television shows, or while your pasta water comes to a boil (basically how I spend most evenings). That said, enjoy carrying on with your post-work routine while also getting some killer toned arms in the process!

For me, motivation comes in many forms and I fully believe in the power of a colorful sports bra. I’m constantly on the hunt for high quality, comfortable and trendy pieces and Outdoor Voices encompasses all of the above. Whether you’re running errands around town or hitting a high intensity spin class, you can’t go wrong with their leggings, crop top and hoodie combo!

Ready to get those sexy toned arms for your big day?! Okay gals, time to spill the details on my favorite arm workouts! I pulled this routine from my past personal training sessions and of course, the wonderful world of online fitness videos. Do 20 reps of each exercise and complete three rounds. (Note: If you’re beyond the 2lb weight phase, scoop up whatever weight suits your fitness level)

90 degree raise


Bicep curl


Overhead press

There you have it – my favorite workouts to achieve those beautifully toned arms certain to look incredible in a sleeveless gown! Do you have any other foolproof bride-to-be workouts? I would love to hear them, be sure to share below in the comments!

 

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Romantic + Ethereal Pedernales Falls Inspiration Session

I’m rarely at a loss for words, but this inspiration session from Sophie Epton Photography seriously has me speechless. Those wild, bright blooms from Bristol Lane Florals. That dreamy lace BHLDN gown. And that can’t-take-my-eyes-off-it ring from Trumpet And Horn. They’re all working together to create one truly mesmerizing (and totally Pin-worthy) photo shoot. If you need me, I’ll be in THE VAULT admiring these beauties for hours to come.

From Sophie Epton Photography“But I love your feet only because they walked upon the earth and upon the wind and upon the waters, until they found me.” – Pablo Neruda

This incredible quote by Pablo Neruda was the basis of vision for our cliffside bridal inspiration, an ode to the incredible power of both love and the nature that surrounds us. Set amongst the jutting white bluffs and running waters of Pedernales Falls, we wanted to portray a bride who has traveled far away to a special place of Mother Nature, a haven for her mind to be quiet and reflect on life and devotion before her wedding day.

The grand scenery of Pedernales Falls provided both a magnificently beautiful yet peaceful backdrop of rugged earth, water and a bit of wind that was the perfect site for our bride to get lost in her own thoughts. The vivid, sumptuous colors of florals by Bristol Lane seen in both the bouquet, garland and floating petals represent the idea of a love that is bursting open like a blossom in the Spring, and provides the perfect pop of hues against the alabaster rock formations. Jessica Crowell recreated the Pablo Neruda quote on a textile banner, symbolizing the passion and devotion that is required of any long-term union, and a tangible reminder that our bride was able to hold on to during this time. The ethereal BHLDN Beau gown combined with the pearl headpiece worn by our bride further elevated the romantic feel of the shoot, and the stunning vintage engagement ring by Trumpet and Horn was the final piece de resistance of warmth and sparkle.

We hope this story provides inspiration for any future bride to take the time for themselves during their engagement to go out in the living world, de-stress, and think about the incredible commitment of love happening in their near future (and maybe have a few gorgeous photos taken along the way!)

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Photography: Sophie Epton Photography | Event Planning: Merren Events | Event Styling: Sophie Epton Photography | Floral Design: Bristol Lane Florals | Wedding Dress: BHLDN | Ring: Trumpet & Horn | Hair + Makeup: Crown of Glory Beauty | Calligraphy: J.RoCro Arts + Letters | Venue: Brazos Bend State Park | Film Processing: Richard Photo Lab | Hair Accessories: Babylone Paris | Ribbon: Frou Frou Chic | Velvet Ring Box: The Mrs Box

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Romantic Jewel-Toned Winter Inspiration Session

It may be nearly February, but this pretty inspiration shoot from Agape House Studio is going to put you right back in the Christmas spirit. Gorgeous ruby reds and stunning shades of emerald green give every detail—from the lush flowers to the hot cocoa bar to the beautiful tablescape—a sense of rich romance and so much beauty. See it all in THE VAULT!

From Agape House StudioThis styled shoot incorporated deep winter tones to bring warmth to the exposed brick walls of the vintage building. Golds and bronzes were also used in abundance to contrast the deep berry tones. Fresh fruits were used as accents on the tables and in the floral arrangements. The cake was a holiday inspired red velvet naked cake with gold deer accent topper to tie into the deer mounts by the head table. The cake table was an antique sewing machine table provided by Vintage Indulgence.The cocktail tables ties were made of pure greenery bringing some of the outdoors inside.

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Photography: Agape House Studio | Cinematography: Cinematic Saviors | Event Design: Station 3 Venue | Floral Design: Johanna Terry Events | Cake: Nancy's Cake Designs | Makeup: Savannah Schreiber | Groom's Attire: Billy Reid | Venue: Station 3 Venue | Linen Rentals, Chargers + Accent Decor: Flora & Eventi | Vintage Rentals: Vintage Indulgence

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Elegant Wedding at La Colombe d’Or Full of Old-World Glamour

For this art-loving couple, the best part of their wedding venue, La Colombe d’Or, wasn’t the stately wood paneling, extravagant chandeliers or the old-fashioned bar. It was the incredible art collection. And against this backdrop, the ivory and gold color scheme, lush flower arrangements and beautiful couple make this wedding a gorgeous work of art. See it all from Jenna McElroy in THE VAULT!

From The Bride…Andy and I wanted our wedding to have an elegant, old world feel, and we found that immediately at La Colombe d’Or. We loved the centuries old wood paneling and the dramatic chandeliers (ok….I loved the paneling and chandeliers, Andy liked the large, old fashioned bar). What really sold us, though, was the art! We love browsing galleries and museums, and La Colombe d’Or has the most incredible collection. Our décor, designed by Plants N Petals, centered around loose florals with lots of greenery for a romantic feel.

The most important thing to us (besides the ceremony, of course) was a fun and wild dance party. The Royal Dukes Band kept everyone on the dance floor all night long! We were so lucky that our amazing photographer Jenna got hundreds of candid shots to capture the shenanigans!

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Photography: Jenna McElroy | Event Planning: Two Be Wed | Floral Design: Plants N Petals | Wedding Dress: Essense of Australia | Cake: World Catering | Invitations: The Paper Source | Ceremony Venue: St. Anne's | Reception Venue: La Colombe Dor Hotel | Bride's Shoes: Valentino | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Nordstrom | Hair: Etheria Salon | Band: Royal Dukes Band | Bridal Boutique: Mia Bridal Couture

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Floral-Filled Texas Summer Wedding

Texas weddings have kinda captured my heart lately and after seeing this beautiful bash captured by Julie Paisley, the love affair isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. With the talented Something To Celebrate leading the charges and The Flower Girl providing some seriously gorgeous florals, it was a wedding to remember – and to fill your Pinterest boards with. See it all in our VAULT right this way!

From the Bride… We met in midtown Houston, TX at the Dogwood bar, while I was in town visiting friends. I didn’t know it yet, but my father had passed away that same day. January 31, 2014. Looking back I think he pushed me towards Nick that night. Nick later gifted me with a bracelet engraved with the coordinates of where we met. Just shows how sweet of guy he is!
He also surprised me with the engagement. We had planned a trip to Disney World and my friends told me for months that was definitely when he was going to propose, so it wasn’t really on my radar. Then one day about a month before our trip he said he just wanted to go look for fun. While inside Robbins Brothers – The Engagement Ring Store in Houston (Galleria Area) he told me to pick one just like in Sweet Home Alabama!! I was so excited when I found the perfect ring! August 1, 2014.

Being a part of the wedding industry can be both a blessing and a curse when you are planning your wedding. I had help from great friends who really helped me refine my vision; even though it changed multiple times. Overall I knew I wanted it to be a traditional Texas wedding but still feel formal. I love pastel colors, especially purple, and wanted the day to be filled with flowers. So my friends Cari (our designer) and Kari (our florist) helped me come up with a vision that was everything I could imagine and more. Thankfully the venue has a great Texas ease about it; which my very laid back groom appreciated and helped tone down the formality of it all.

It was important to me to personalize our wedding. My father passed away the day Nick and I met, so we created a memory table for him that included a yellow rose boutonniere along with his cowboy hat, a photo of him and a matching photo of me. My mother-in-law also sewed the heart of one of his blue shirts near the heart of my gown. She also gave me a sterling silver pendant that my husband had given her before he was deployed with his monogram on it for “something borrowed” to tie onto my bouquet. I attached a charm with my father’s photo, as well as the lace from my mother’s wedding gown on to my bouquet. The groom’s cake was the University of Iowa stadium, where my husband went to college. The bartenders served personalized beer that was custom made and named for the event.

Our day was perfect and I’m so thankful for the images to relive the day over and over again.

From Julie Paisley… Aaryn and Nick were a breath of fresh air. It is so important for me to connect with my clients and this was so easy with the two of them. Aaryn and I shared many texts during the process and I loved how she shared all her ideas about her big day. Details were so important to her but at the same time she wanted the wedding to be down to earth and FUN and that it was. I loved being their photographer, they have a beautiful love story and clearly adore each other.

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Photography: Julie Paisley Photography | Coordination: Something To Celebrate | Event Design: Pink Parasol Designs And Coordinating | Event Planning: Merren Events | Floral Design: The Flower Girl | Wedding Dress: Weddings By Debbie | Cake: Whisk Bakery | Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas | Bride's Shoes: Dillard's | Engagement Ring: Henri Daussi | Rings: Robbins Brothers | Bridesmaids' Dresses: BHLDN | Hair + Makeup: Blush And Glow | Favors: Big Rock Wedding Favors | Groom's Attire: Jos. A. Bank | Venue: Amber Springs Stonebrook Hall | Bar Sign: Paper Tangent | Custom Beer: Three Empires Brewing | Flower Girl Dress: Etsy Knot Houses | Petal Cones: Yin Vivo Weddings | Rentals: A Finer Event

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Elegant Villa Del Lago Fall Wedding

Let me be clear as I imagine there might be some confusion: this elegant affair took place in TEXAS! Overflowing with European beauty, bright blooms by Without Wax Katy and linens by La Tavola, it’s easy to think you’ve been transported to Spain. The Nichols captured every breathtaking moment, making our VAULT more colorful than ever – see it all right here!

From the Bride… Coming from traditional Spanish roots, both Miguel and I had envisioned a Spain-inspired Catholic wedding. We chose the beautiful hill country of Austin, TX for our reception because it seemed just about the closest we could find (in the US) to the countryside of Spain… plus Austin is just a blast! We felt like Spanish royalty celebrating under the pavilion of Villa Del Lago, outlooking the vast expanse of rolling hills and Lake Travis. The best moment was when Miguel and I looked out over the balcony, my veil gracefully flowing in the wind – we felt like King and Queen of the Hill Country Kingdom! Hah!

From a design perspective, deep autumnal tones brought in a warmth that we were looking for. Wherever possible, traditional laces were used to bring in a textural softness. Miguel’s last name,’Chavez’, means “keys” in Spanish, so, being the graphic designer I am, created a custom ‘key’ monogram for the event. This motif was present on so many elements – napkins, favors, menus, etc. The entire cocktail and dinner menu was a collaboration of autumnal flavors and traditional Spanish dishes.

Miguel could not stop smiling the ENTIRE ceremony and evening. I knew that he finally understood all of the work and stress that went into planning and that my design team and I had hit the nail on the head. Just seeing his big smile made my night. At one point in the evening I sat down quietly in the corner and just watched him from afar – he is so handsome!

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Photography: Nichols Photographers | Event Planning: Without Wax Katy | Event Planning + Design: Mayhar Design | Wedding Dress: Reem Acra | Ceremony Venue: Saint Mary Cathedral Diocese Of Austin | Reception Venue: Villa Del Lago | Bride's Shoes: Chanel | Catering: Kurant Events | Groom's Attire: Tom Ford | Linen Rentals: BBJ La Tavola

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Rustic Texas Agave Road Wedding

We have a whole team behind the scenes that manages all this pretty you see day in and day out here on SMP and this Groom right here is to thank for taking care of all our techy troubles. He saves the day more often than not and so when we got a glimpse of his very own wedding thanks to The Ramseys Photography, we were excited to dive right in. He said “I do” to his beautiful Bride with this rustic, Texas affair, filled with love and lots of laughter – see it all play out in our VAULT right this way!

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From The Ramseys Photography… Planning a wedding is a lot of work, and when things don’t end up going as planned, it’s easy to miss the beauty of plan B. Tina and Trevor had been dreaming of the perfect outdoor wedding for months, so when a three-month long drought ended with torrential downpours the day of their wedding, it threatened to put a hamper on the day. Instead of letting it, they chose to see the beauty of “plan B.” While they were looking forward to an outdoor wedding, the rain that day made their first dance song choice of “Come Rain or Come Shine” by Ray Charles all the more meaningful.

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Photography: The Ramseys Photography | Cinematography: Michael Mills | Floral Design: Agave Brothers | Cake: Agave Brothers | Groom's Attire: The Black Tux | Venue: Agave Road | Groom's Shoes: Cole Haan

Elegant + Glamorous Pastel Wedding in Texas

When the Bride is a wedding designer, well let’s just say you know you’re in for a gorgeous gallery. It’s the type of day awash with romance, perfectly pretty details a la Bella Flora Of Dallas, and of course plenty of style courtsey of Elan Makeup Studio. Complete with Bella Acento rentals, La Tavola Fine Linens, and perfect pastel details, Ben Q Photography captured it all to share in THE VAULT

From the Bride… The style of my wedding is timeless, elegant and soft. I wanted it to feel soft and romantic with a few pops of glamour. The color palette was white and gold with touches of pastel blues and blush. I love the elegance and timelessness of white and gold, but I also wanted to incorporate some color. I chose a soft, pale blue and it just felt like “me”. I never wanted to change my mind about the color palette so I was comfortable committing to it. I see white, gold, champagne and blush weddings EVERY day being a wedding designer and wanted to do something different.

Aristide Event Center is in Mansfield, Texas – since I am from Ohio, I was not familiar with the geography of the DFW area. Mansfield is a little bit of a hike from Dallas but I saw the venue in a magazine and just knew I had to get married there. It is romantic with the rustic Italian charm. The back of the venue reminds me of a photo out of a storybook. What I love most about the venue is the outdoor area and all of the lush greenery surrounding it. This makes it very private and it’s not like you can see other buildings in the background or across the street. I loved the stone detailing and exposed wood inside. The bridal suite was large and comfortable with couches and settees and LOTS of mirrors (very important). I loved that I could have an outdoor ceremony and reception in the same venue so my out of town guests didn’t have to travel from one space to the next that day.

I saw it in a magazine when I first moved to Dallas from Ohio and fell in love with it! I loved the charm of the rustic Italian style décor and the outdoor ceremony space. The entire venue is surrounded by trees and greenery; it is a secluded area and feels like a romantic get-away.

I was escorted down the aisle by my father, Lawrence William White. I felt very calm all morning and afternoon. I guess I was burying my emotions – which is typical of me – because I didn’t want to make myself nervous and jittery. My dad was making me laugh as we waited for the processional to start – which is typical of him – and as soon as we walked to the beginning of the aisle I could hear the string quartet playing and all of our guests stood up. Then, I could see Erik standing on top of the stairs smiling but looking nervous/emotional and it hit me all at once. I started visibly crying, which didn’t bother me but I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to stop! Really, I didn’t have any specific thoughts running through my head, just this wave of emotion that consumed me. It was the happiest and nervous moment of my life.

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Photography: Ben Q Photography | Floral Design: Bella Flora of Dallas | Wedding Dress: Paloma Blanca | Cake: Frosted Art Bakery | Stationery: 5 By 7 Designs | Engagement Ring: Diamond Doctor | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Bill Levkoff | Catering: Oliver's Fine Foods | Hair + Makeup: Elan Makeup Studio | Lighting: It's Your Night Entertainment | Entertainment: European Ensemble Strings | DJ: It's Your Night Entertainment | Groom's Attire: Calvin Klein | Officiant: Love Notes | Transportation: Romantic Remembrances | Wedding Venue: Aristide Event Center | Event Planner + Design: Bella Flora of Dallas | Event Rentals: Bella Acento | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Olenjack's Grille | Transportaion: Gene's Charters | Tuxedo Rental: Men's Wearhouse

Rustic Elegant Library Themed Wedding

I’m a proud book nerd (let’s not even get started chatting recommendations!) and the more greenery the better I say, so combine these two loves and what do we get? This masterpiece right here by Keely Thorne Events, overflowing with gorgeous green florals and literary love all around. Shaun Menary captured it all, and I’ll be soaking up everything, from chapter one to the end, in our VAULT right here!

From the Bride… Hunter and I live in San Antonio, but we decided to have our wedding in Houston because we both grew up there and most of our family is there. As soon as I saw the Julia Ideson Library in downtown Houston I was hooked – there was no question in my mind that this was the place we were going to celebrate our marriage. Luckily Hunter (who was back in San Antonio at the time) ended up loving the library just as much as I did, and from there the architecture and color scheme of the library really drove most of our planning process. I grew up in the Methodist church, so once we found the library it was an easy decision to have the ceremony at the beautiful St. Paul’s United Methodist Church located just outside of downtown.

We wanted to incorporate elements of the library into the wedding so we added small touches like printing out our Save-The-Dates on bookmarks, displaying the escort cards in card catalogs, and having the table numbers printed on library cards. The Spanish Renaissance style of the library was already gorgeous on its own, so we created a color scheme that complemented the colors that were already there – lots of greenery, white and neutral colored flowers, and gold accents. Our wedding planner, Jennifer Hobson-Kaldis with Keely Thorne Events, did an amazing job of tying together all of our ideas, and all of our vendors were so creative and easy to work with. Even after almost a year of planning our jaws dropped when we first walked into the library that night! After dinner, everyone danced to music by the Kris Gordon Band; one of our groomsmen – a close friend who was there both the night Hunter and I met and the day we got engaged – plays guitar for the band, and we loved how personal it felt having a band that we have seen many times and enjoy listening to so much.

The whole night was perfect. Looking back, we’re so glad that we worked in little moments of private time throughout the day. We did a first look, ate a quick private dinner during the cocktail hour so we could visit with everyone during dinner, and we had a private last dance before our exit. Everything went so quickly and was such a blur, it meant a lot to us to have a few minutes together to soak it all in.

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Photography: Shaun Menary Photography | Coordination: Keely Thorne Events | Floral Design: Events In Bloom | Wedding Dress: Reem Acra | Cake: Susie's Cakes & Confections | Invitations: Pressing Events | Ceremony Venue: St. Paul's United Methodist Church | Reception Venue: Julia Ideson Library | Bride's Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell | Rings: Americus Diamond | Bridesmaids' Dresses: J.Crew | Catering: A Fare Extraordinaire | Makeup: Jentry Kelley | Hair: Jeff Bruins | Band: Kris Gordon Band | Favors: Rook Design Co | Transportation: Sam's Limousines | Bridal Boutique: Ivory Bridal Atelier | Getaway Car: Monarch British Limousines | Getting Ready Venue: The Aspen Institute At Wye River | Rentals: A Finer Event | Sound: Pro Sound

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Emerald + Gold Hill Country Summer Wedding

I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen such thoughtful, detailed, love-filled reflections of family than at this Texas bash planned by Vintage&Lace Austin. From the Bride’s dances with all six of her brothers to the collection of family wedding gowns, this summer celebration at Pecan Grove at Salt Lick BBQ, captured by Kate Anfinson and The Bird & The Bear, is what weddings are all about – more in the VAULT!

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From the Bride… As an owner of a wedding planning company I know what goes into a wedding. More importantly, I know great vendors that I completely trust! These vendors absolutely made my wedding day perfect with minimal stress. We selected Pecan Grove for our wedding venue. Not only do I work there often and enjoy the layout and staff, but the ceremony space under the trees is incredibly beautiful in its simplicity. We did have to work around wedding dates I already had scheduled to work for the year and September 12, 2015 ended up being the perfect date for us! The weather in Texas in the late summer can be very unpredictable, usually meaning very hot, but the weather on that Saturday was gorgeous! We had shade cover from the mature pecan trees and the sunlight peaking through the branches for beautiful lighting.

I see so many different styles and themes for weddings since I am in the industry, which actually made designing my own wedding very difficult! I thought about what Will and I really wanted – a fun party to celebrate our love with family and friends. Taking that as the main priority, I also knew I wanted a beautiful setting that fit our style. Will and I love being outside, so I wanted to make use of the outside space for the ceremony and bring the natural greens inside the pavilion for the reception with hints of soft colors in the blooms. I passed off most of the design details for floral to my florist and great friend, Gretchen with Petals, Ink. I completely trusted her judgement and she wowed me with her finished product! We took inspiration from my dress for the linen with rented dupioni linen for the round tables and then lace runners for the farm tables. I love gold, so we did all the accents with gold – vases, table numbers, signs, candle holders. We incorporated some beehive elements to the welcome area since Will and I both enjoy honey whiskey; in addition, “honey” is our primary term of endearment for each other. I punched out the escort cards in a hexagonal shape, rented a great beehive shelf from Bee Lavish, and then decorated it with elements and photos that represent the relationship between Will and I.

The memorial table was very special to us. I lost my mom as a young girl and Will lost his dad recently. I have also lost all my grandparents. We wanted to recognize those that couldn’t physically be there with us, but were there in our hearts. My dad’s sister actually mentioned she still had her mom’s (my grandmother’s) wedding dress if I wanted to use a piece of lace to pin on my dress. That made me come up with a unique idea to display the dress, my other grandmother’s dress, and my mom’s wedding dress by the table along with the photos. These women are such an important part of who I am and having their wedding dresses at my wedding warmed my heart.

I’m also one of seven children, and the only girl. So I wanted to incorporate my brothers who mean the world to me in our wedding day. I came up with the idea to do the father/daughter dance, but after roughly 30 seconds the song switched. I then danced with each brother from oldest to youngest to different songs I selected for each of them for various reasons for roughly 30 seconds each to make up what would usually be the length of one song. It turned out to be such a fun element on the wedding day!

Our wedding was filled with love, laughter, some sentimental tears, and an amazing group of people. We definitely had the fun party we set out to have along with a very special and sentimental ceremony. I can’t thank our loved ones and vendors enough for making it a day to always remember!

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Photography: Kate Anfinson Photography | Cinematography: The Bird And The Bear | Event Planning: Vintage&Lace | Floral Design: Petals, ink. | Wedding Dress: Unbridaled | Cake: Sweet Treets Bakery | Hair + Makeup: Blu For Brides | DJ: Music Monarchs | Venue: The Salt Lick BBQ | Bridal Boutique: Unbridaled | Photo Booth: Wedding Booth | Rentals: Premiere Events | Vintage Rentals: Bee Lavish Vintage Rentals

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Ethereal + Elegant Wedding Inspiration at The White Sparrow Barn

Can someone please pinch me, because I’m pretty much convinced that this gallery a la Jessica Gold Photography has got to be a dream (it’s just that good!). From the soft pairing of dreamy whites with elegant details, this inspiration is sure to be the ultimate browse. A romantic yet understated vision that is perfectly translated, we invite you to witness every darling detail in THE VAULT!

From Jessica Gold PhotographyAfter discovering our mutual love for the White Sparrow, it didn’t take long for us to become absolutely inspired. When we dreamed of this project, we wanted to incorporate the subtle beauty of the barn into the overall vision. We wanted to embrace the barn’s romance, and simplistic appeal. We drew inspiration from the venue’s dreamy whites and adorned the table with a subtle color palette, romantic, lush florals, and simple yet personal place settings. We love the personalized name plates created by Wondrous Whimsy, and their unique touch. Our vision was to create a scene that was romantic yet understated, focusing on beauty of the venue and it’s beautiful outdoor space as well. We chose details that played well with the location, such as the gorgeous greenery arc created by Oh Deery Floral which provided a lovely frame for our tablescape and couple. As for our bride, we love her flowing blush gown, and the color contrast it creates between our lady and the white background of the venue. Along with her hair adornment from BHLDN, her elegant beauty resembles the overall vision.

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Photography: Jessica Gold Photography | Floral Design: Oh Deery Floral | Invitations: Wondrous Whimsy | Hair + Makeup: Beauty And The Blush | Venue: The White Sparrow | Event Planning + Styling: The Daily Romantics | Rentals: Propmaker Event Rentals | Table Settings: Anthropologie

Whimscial Texas Firehouse Wedding

This whole wedding is fun and fabulous but I just can’t contain my excitement over one specific item – the whimsical backdrop for this ceremony! The perfect addition to an overall amazing celebration, the backdrop is giving me heart eyes for days. Dana Fernandez captured this and more, filling our VAULT with Pinterest ideas just aching to inspire us all in the New Year’s – see them all right this way!

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From the Bride… Our wedding day was better than I could have imagined! I was beyond excited and overjoyed to celebrate such an important day in our lives with family and friends. For Franklin and I it was important to bring homemade, personal touches because we wanted our wedding to feel intimate and for guests to see a reflection of us. We decided on handmade paper flowers and other pieces that we could tie with coordinating colors and design. We wanted whimsical and fun, and I think we accomplished that. It was such a wonderful night celebrating with the people we hold dear to our hearts and I’m so happy with how it all turned out.

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Photography: Josh & Dana Fernandez | Event Planning: Paige Kristian Planning | Event Planning: Merren Events | Floral Design: The Senterpiece | Wedding Dress: Alfred Angelo | Cake: Whisk Bakery | Invitations: DH Fitzgerald | Hair + Makeup: Hayley Co | Venue: Station 3 Venue | Film Processing: The Find Lab | Linen Rentals: Monrreal & Co | Rentals: Avalon Event Rentals | Veil: Joan Pillow Bridal

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North Texas Engagement Session at Mitas Hill Vineyard

I’m obsessing over the amazing Italian theme that permeates throughout this couple’s relationship. From the proposal on a gondola to their upcoming honeymoon in Italy itself, these two are sealing the deal in a deliciously fantastic fashion. And so it’s only fitting that their engagement pics, captured by Allen Tsai, were shot at a vineyard where they continue to get better and better… much like a glass of Italian vino – see them all in our VAULT right here!

From the Bride-to-be… Our best friends worked together and thought Daniel and I would be great for each other and turns out they were right! Thanks to them, an outing in uptown and a few wonderful years of dating we are now getting married!

Before we say our “I do’s,” Daniel made it very easy for me to say “Yes” when he popped the question during a beautiful surprise gondola ride. The gondolier sang while we sipped on champagne and ate chocolates. The weather was amazing and Daniel gave me a lovely message in a bottle shortly before asking me to marry him.

We had well over one year before the wedding but no time was wasted to start the planning. We instantly fell in love with the same venues, set a date and when it came to our photographer I knew I had to have Allen Tsai Photography capture our memories. It took only one meeting for Daniel to agree and thanks to Allen we already have amazing engagement pictures and could not be more excited for our big day.

We chose to have our engagement photos taken at the Mitas Hill Vineyard because of its romantic setting, unique and gorgeous landscaping, and the food and wine there is simply amazing! We also felt that vineyard engagement photos would complement our wedding photos very well. We’re so lucky that we don’t have to travel far now to set foot on a beautiful vineyard in North Texas! Keestone Events provided the lovely bouquet with bright colors to complement all the greenery at the vineyard. We also loved the asymmetry and organic feel it had with a touch of modern to it.

Our first date was at an amazing Italian restaurant, we cook by the rule “you can never have too much garlic,” our proposal story was in a gondola so it makes sense that we are continuing the Italian tradition by getting married in an Italian villa and then honeymooning in Italy. Every love story is beautiful but ours is definitely my favorite.

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Photography: Allen Tsai Photography | Floral Design: Keestone Events | Venue: Mitas Hill Vineyard | Film Processing: Goodman Film Lab

Organic + Traditionally Elegant Wedding in Dallas

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!

From As You Wish EventsFrom 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

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Giveaway Garden Wedding for A Very Deserving Couple

These little ballerina flower girls and bowtie-clad, curly-haired and man-bun-sporting little ring bearers are the cutest things I’ve ever seen! Them, and the handsome Groom’s reaction to seeing his Bride come down the aisle. But this whole day, which the couple won from the incredibly generous and talented Becca Lea Photography is pretty amazing. See each and every gorgeous moment in THE VAULT!

From Becca Lea Photography… Emily and Dominic were my 2015 wedding giveaway winners. Each year I hold a giveaway for a deserving couple and I am thrilled that I chose these two. Their style was simple, understated, and beautiful, while filled with so much love.

When it came to the details, Emily found timeless antique pieces to incorporate throughout the day. They blended seamlessly with the delicately understated florals and touches of blush within the wedding. She also decided to incorporate her dance background by choosing to have ballerina girls, rather than flower girls, and let’s not forget about the adorable ring bearers. The man bun, bowties, suspenders, and curly hair are enough to make your melt.

While the details were perfect, the love between this couple was even better! When Emily walked down the aisle, Dom was in tears. It was one of the sweetest, most heartfelt moments I’ve ever had the honor of photographing and that moment alone speaks volumes to their love.

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Photography: Becca Lea Photography | Floral Design: Flower Trunk | Venue: The Grove At Denton Valley | Bridal Boutique: Lulu’s Bridal Boutique

Classic + Elegant Southern Wedding with a Modern Twist

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 cakeShaun Menary Photography captured all the magic for you to lust after in THE VAULT!

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!

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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

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