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Did you start planning a big wedding for the future, only to start questioning, “why wait?” That’s exactly how Emily and Garrett felt. So, instead of taking a year to plan their dream wedding, they opted to plan their dream “engagement party” and then surprise (shock!) guests with the news that it was, in fact, […]
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Grace + Mark Portraits in Sundance Square | Reception at Fort Worth Club Do you have a little extra time between your ceremony and reception? If so, a great use of that time is finding an additional location near one of your venues to take some extra photos as a couple and with your wedding […]
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Gabby and Nick are cool and laidback people, who knew they wanted a fun, but chill vibe at their wedding reception. So what did they do? Hire a DJ that caught their vision, and kept everything simple to keep the focus on the fun. Bouquet and garter? Nope. Cake cutting? Nope; they’re not fans. They […]
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Gabby and Nick are two of the most laidback – and gorgeous – people I’ve ever met. So when it came to their wedding day, it was clear they wanted to spend as much time enjoying the day and their people as possible. That also meant they didn’t want to be worried or stressed, at […]
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Grace + Gavin City Club Fort Worth We always love a good outfit change but something I really love is when it’s the groom who is changing his wardrobe. You can truly make a statement just by switching up your tuxedo jacket! I’ve seen the move from the traditional black to the very suave white […]
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Grace + Gavin Robert Carr Chapel – TCU If your church has specific time slots to choose from, you may wonder which one is best for your ceremony. Things you’ll want to take into account are 1. Are you doing a first look? 2. Do you plan on serving your guests dinner at the reception? […]
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Kelly + Michael River Crest Country Club When trying to decide what type of grand exit you want to have, it’s also important to think about your venue and the kind of space that they have and what they allow. This is especially important if you are wanting to have a sparkler send off. You […]
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Kelly + Michael River Crest Country Club + St. Patrick’s Cathedral Have you been feeling conflicted on the first look trend? A first look is a time before the wedding where the couple see each other for the first time. It is private, allows for connection and it’s non-traditional. There are benefits to seeing each […]
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Do you want your guests to have a unique experience at your wedding? Think about having a specialty vendor create something for them! Channing and Kyle had ACA Designs provide custom drawings of guests that they could take home with them. What a fun idea! It’s different and your guests will be able to display […]
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Meredith and Sam wanted a party for their wedding reception, and let me tell you, they got it! The live music by Manhattan Band ensured the dance floor at River Crest Country Club was packed, and a surprise confetti drop, and later glowing cowboy hats and maracas gave guests extra incentive to keep shaking their, […]
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Lightly Photography was established in 2005 by Tracy Autem of Tracy Autem Photography.
For the past 20 years, Tracy has built a brand and reputation as a highly respected and talented professional. Today she trains, mentors, and works alongside everyone on the Lightly Photography team.
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