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Jenn & Mitch – Wedding Ceremony at Holy Trinity Catholic ChurchDallas, TX

October 24, 2017 Amanda McCollum

What a fun day! Jenn and Mitch were married at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dallas. It was a beautiful ceremony and they both just had the biggest smiles on their faces all the way back up the aisle, so happy to finally be husband and wife. After the ceremony we had the chance to take the party bus around Dallas for some fun photos! Jenn and Mitch and their wedding party were such a blast just on the bus, I knew the reception was going to be pretty epic, and I was right! Check back for their crazy fun dance party!

-Amanda

Thank You to all of the wonderful vendors!

Bridal Gown – Gowns of Grace

Hair Stylist – Styling By Macey

Makeup Artist – Sarah Aasif

Floral – Garden Gate Florist

Groom’s Tux – Austen Dor

Groomsmen – The Black Tux

Entertainment – Simply Music Events

Cake Artist – Panini Bakery

Celine & Wesley – Reception at Texas Discovery GardenDallas, Texas

October 11, 2017 Annie Kercho

At their reception they had a special family Kimono displayed as well as 1,000 paper cranes that Celine’s mother made for the wedding. Like I said, the dancing did not disappoint! As soon as the music was turned up people started dancing! I enjoyed being able to capture this special day for Celine & Wesley! Check out some of my favorite moments from their reception.

-Annie

Special thanks to all the vendors:

Erin Blair – Hair & Makeup

DP Weddings

Texas Discovery Gardens

Sugar City – Catering, Floral & Coordination

Sarah & Matthew – First Look & Ceremony at the Dallas ArboretumDallas, Texas

June 7, 2017 Annie Kercho

I had the opportunity to get to know these two during their engagement session a few months back in Dallas. Engagement sessions are a great time for me to get to know my couples, how they met, and what they do for fun but during their session they kept asking questions about ME! This blew me away and was just the start of getting to know their sweet and generous characters. I knew their wedding day would be one full of laughter and joy! These two chose to do a first look in one of the gardens at the Arboretum, and it was nothing short of great! We had a lot of fun snapping some pictures before the wedding around some of the pretty places in the Arboretum. They said “I Do” under a beautiful arbor decorated with flowers that one of their dad’s made. The sun setting, the arbor, and the lush garden set the scene for their happy ceremony. Check out some of my favorite moments from the first part of their day!

-Annie

Special thanks to all the great vendors:

Molly with Pop Parties

Willie & Coote Salon

Emily Paige Films

Gil’s Elegant Catering

LeForce Entertainment

Dallas Affaires Cake Co.

Timeless Fiori

Sarah and Tyler – First Look and Wedding Ceremony at St. Thomas AquinasDallas, TX

March 27, 2017 Amanda McCollum

The good weather luck continues! It rained most of our drive to Dallas and just as it was looking like it would still be raining for Sarah and Tyler’s first look, the skies cleared up. The rain lightened up and stopped long enough for us to get all of the photos we wanted outside. All of the family and bridal party were such troopers as we stood out in the crazy wind taking photos! Sarah and her girls really knew how to make that wind work in their favor! It was time for the ceremony and Sarah looked so beautiful as she walked to the aisle on her dad’s arm with her mom’s veil in her hair. She was absolutely beaming! Sarah and Tyler exchanged their vows and were pronounced husband and wife and I know that at that moment all of the nerves were lifted from their shoulders. It was time to celebrate! Enjoy some of my favorites from their first look and ceremony and check back for their reception at The Carlisle Room!

-Amanda

Thank you to all of the amazing vendors!

Event Coordinator – The Social Gather

Bride’s Gown – Neiman Marcus

Hair and Makeup Artist – Era Salon

Floral – Garden Gate

Transportation – Blue Diamond

Entertainment – Inversion Band

Paper Products – Magnolia Design

Adam & Josh-Wedding Ceremony & ReceptionCeremony, & Reception at City Place Tower

November 8, 2016 Ceremony

Even though a couple may choose to do a first look and have that special moment alone before their ceremony nothing compares to the rush of emotions that come with declaring your love in front of your friends and family. And there was so much love surrounding Adam and Josh on their wedding day they had family and friends come in from all over the country too celebrate their wedding day.

When I photographed Adam and Josh’s engagement session about a year ago one of the things we bonded over was our love for dressing up for halloween. Last year with their friends they had all been different versions of Britney Spears throughout the years so of course their wedding reception was not complete without an epic Britney Spears mix and dance off. Here are some of my favorite photos from the second part of their day.

Sarah

Thank you to all the vendors who made their day special:

Ceremony & Reception: CityPlace Tower

Coordinator: Check With Chan

Grooms And Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Bridesmaids Gowns: David’s Bridal

Floral: Lizzie Bee’s

Cake: Annie’s Cullinary Creations

DJ & Video: Complete Weddings

Adam & Josh-Wedding DayWedding Preparation, First Look & Portraits

November 4, 2016 First Looks

I met Adam and Josh a little over a year ago. Form the minute they started telling me about how they met and got engaged I knew I wanted to photograph their wedding day and I am so honored they chose me to capture their day. I love that they chose to do a first look so we could do some pre-ceremony portraits at a small park in downtown Dallas. I always tell my clients right before the first look to not worry about where the cameras are and just focus on seeing each other, take in that moment and just enjoy being in each other’s presence before saying your vows in front of your friends and family. I loved how Adam and Josh did just that. Here are some of my favorites from the first part of their day.

Sarah

Thank you to all the vendors who made their day special:

Ceremony & Reception: CityPlace Tower

Coordinator: Check With Chan

Grooms And Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Bridesmaids Gowns: David’s Bridal

Floral: Lizzie Bee’s

Cake: Annie’s Cullinary Creations

DJ & Video: Complete Weddings

Tami and Lex – Wedding Ceremony and ReceptionWarwick Melrose Hotel - Dallas, TX

September 28, 2016 Amanda McCollum

Tami and Lex were married just a couple of weeks ago at the beautiful Warwick Melrose Hotel in Dallas. After a threat of rain, it turned out to be a beautiful day and perfect setting for their intimate balcony wedding. Tami wore a stunning blush 20’s style gown that I just fell in love with and was absolutely perfect for her! She was just glowing all day long. Tami’s two nephews walked her down the aisle and the youngest gave her a sweet kiss on the cheek as he gave her away. Tami and Lex were surrounded by their closest friends and family as they said their vows and became husband and wife. Afterward they joined all of their guests for the reception. Lex’s two sweet daughters were killing it out on the dance floor, joined by the rest of their fun family. It was such fun to photograph. I am so happy for these two and I’m so glad I was the one they chose to capture their day! Congratulations Tami and Lex!

-Amanda

A special thanks to all of the vendors!

Bridal Gown – BHLDN

Cake Artist – Frosted Art Bakery

Entertainment – Complete Weddings and Events

Venue – Warwick Melrose Hotel

Hailey and Ted – Wedding ReceptionWarwick Melrose Hotel - Dallas, TX

August 22, 2016 Amanda McCollum

After the ceremony, it was time for the reception. The room was decorated beautifully with warm up-lighting that brought out the color and pattern in their very fun and unique blue & white porcelain decor. I absolutely loved how they used all of the different patterns together. After some very sweet and thoughtful toasts, it was time for the party to start. Who the heck knew that Hailey and Ted had such sweet dance moves? Not me! It was a blast watching Ted get down on the dance floor and really getting into all of the songs. I especially loved when Hailey and her friends gathered on the dance floor to sing to the “Friends” theme song. One of my personal favorites! Hailey and Ted truly know how to party and I know they and all of their family and friends had the time of their lives! It was truly a night to remember. I am so happy that I had the opportunity to work with this amazing couple and their beautiful families. Congrats you two!

-Amanda

A special thanks to all of the wonderful vendors!

Bridal Gown/Bridesmaids – Bridal Boutique of Lewisville

Hair Artist – Carley Russell

Makeup Artist – Makenna Banner

Floral – The Garden Gate

Entertainment – DJ Brian Prescott – Simply Music

Cake Artist – Panini Bakery

Hailey and Ted – First Look and Wedding CeremonyWarwick Melrose & Holy Trinity Catholic Church - Dallas, TX

August 20, 2016 Amanda McCollum

I cannot even describe how excited I am about this wedding! I have been ooooing and awwing over it ever since I got to the hotel that day. I loved working with Hailey and Ted after their engagement session and I knew their wedding was one to look forward to! Hailey was absolutely stunning in her dress and Ted couldn’t have looked more dapper. They just look like they stepped right out of old hollywood or something. They are such a glamorous couple and just as sweet as they can be. They had their first look out on the balcony at the Warwick Melrose Hotel in Dallas, where their reception was to be held later that evening. We then headed down the street to Holy Trinity Catholic Church and they were married! I can’t say enough how much I love this sweet couple and their families. It is always a wonderful thing for me to experience when I can just feel the love that my couples have for each other throughout every moment of the day and I, without a doubt, got to experience that with Hailey, Ted and their family. Please check back for their fun reception photos!

-Amanda

A special thanks to all of the wonderful vendors!

Bridal Gown/Bridesmaids – Bridal Boutique of Lewisville

Hair Artist – Carley Russell

Makeup Artist – Makenna Banner

Floral – The Garden Gate

Entertainment – DJ Brian Prescott – Simply Music

Cake Artist – Panini Bakery

Vanessa & Arturo-Ceremony at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Reception at Lofty Spaces

October 2, 2014 Sarah Rizy

I loved how much emotion there was in Vanessa and Arturo’s day. The tears flowed through out the day from Vanessa’s mom when she saw her in her gown to the first time, Arturo wiping Vanessa’s tears from her face during their ceremony and even Arturo tearing up during his dance with his mother. Their day started with a ceremony at Holy Trinity Catholic church. We then had a little bit of time and went to lakeside park and ended the night dancing at Lofty Spaces. Vanessa and Arturo of course had to include their dogs Izzy and Knox in their day and they joined them at the park in their own little wedding outfits. Here are some of my favorites from their Dallas wedding.

Their day was made complete with the following vendors:

Bridal Gown: Patsy’s Bridal

Groom’s attire: Neiman Marcus

Bridesmaid Dress: David’s Bridal

Band: Colao Band

Floral: Flower Market on 7th

Video: J and J Studio