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Lindsey & Matt – Wedding Ceremony at Robert Carr Chapel at TCUFort Worth, TX

July 25, 2018 Amanda McCollum

They are married!! Lindsey and Matt met at TCU, so what better place to start their new life than getting married at Robert Carr Chapel?

“We have been together for such a long time, and share many of the same friends. We are so excited to share our day with them and our family, and to celebrate the evolution and stages of our relationship and beginning our next chapter. We are especially excited to get married at the TCU Chapel, since surprisingly, none of our other TCU friends have gotten married there yet (and we have been to a bunch of weddings over the past few years!)”

They began the day getting ready at the Fort Worth Club, where their reception would be held later that evening. After they were dressed and ready, Lindsey and Matt read notes that they had written to one another. This is something I really love. It’s the next best thing to a first look (in my opinion) while still holding true to tradition. It’s always such a sweet moment, that I love being able to capture, for you to read the words your love has written to you just moments before you see each other walking down the aisle.

It was then time for the ceremony! The cute little ring bearer practically sprinted down the aisle while the flower girl very carefully placed the flower petals down the aisle. The doors opened, and Lindsey made her entrance on her father’s arm. She looked absolutely stunning in her Hayley Paige gown with the illusion neckline and detailed bodice. It was a beautiful ceremony full of love and laughter! I hope you enjoy some of my favorite images from their ceremony and check back for their reception!

-Amanda

A special thank you to all of the wonderful vendors!

Hair + Makeup Artist – Love + Pout: Fallon Farmer

Bridal Gown – Now + Forever Bridal Boutique (Houston) – Hayley Paige

Bridesmaids – Nordstrom (Hayley Paige)

Men’s Attire – Jos. A. Bank

Floral – Lilium Floral Designs

Cake Artist – The Fort Worth Club

Entertainment – The Royal Dukes Band

Hollis & Joey – First Look and Wedding Ceremony at All Saints Episcopal ChurchFort Worth, TX

May 8, 2018 Amanda McCollum

Hollis and Joey’s big day was absolutely beautiful! It was full of so much joy, emotion, laughter and fun. Hollis and Joey chose to do a first look, where they saw each other for the first time before the ceremony. Their friends were so cute as they spied through the window to watch. Hollis showed off her dress to her almost hubby and he gave a huge thumbs up. I love first looks because they always seem to calm the nerves but at the same time bring out the excitement! You know it’s getting real at that point and that you are about to marry the person of your dreams. It was then time for the ceremony and everyone was in their place. As it came time for Hollis to walk down the aisle I caught a glimpse of her in the stairwell, she was overcome with emotions, I could tell that she couldn’t wait to get down that aisle. It was one of my favorite moments of the night. After a few moments of waiting with her sweet dad, the doors opened and she made her way to Joey. It was a beautiful ceremony and now they are husband and wife!! Check back for their fun Modern reception.

-Amanda

Thank you to all of the amazing vendors!

Event Coordinator – Abbie O. Events

Makeup Artist – Adina Wright & Marcy Calland

Hair Artist – Liz Hernandez

Bridal Gown – Kleinfeld’s New York

Bridesmaids – De Ma Fille

Groom/Groomsmen Attire – TheBlackTux.com

Floral – Justine’s Flowers

Cake Artist – Creme de la Creme

Videography – Turquoise Video

Entertainment & Lighting – In10City Band

Paper Products – Lola Lorena

Balloons – Affairs Afloat

Hallie & Nathan – Reception at Mira Vista Country ClubFort Worth, Texas

April 23, 2018 Annie Kercho

Both Hallie & Nathan are members and golf at Mira Vista Country Club, so it was the perfect setting for their reception! One of the bridesmaids actually performed during the reception and had people out on the dance floor! Check out some of my favorite moments from their reception!

-Annie

Special Thanks to all the vendors:

Pancho’s Flower Villa

Mira Vista Country Club

Ali & Caleb – Wedding Reception at The Fort Worth ClubFort Worth, TX

December 18, 2017 Amanda McCollum

What a fun day! Ali & Caleb’s ceremony was fantastic and now it’s time to party and celebrate all of the little moments that led to this moment! Ali tells us about the best moment (the proposal!) in her own words.

“It was a cold and rainy weekend in February and I was down in Austin visiting Caleb. He had planned for us to go to a winery with two of our friends Amy and Henry that evening. We were to pick Amy and Henry up from Camp Lucy to head to the winery and get our tasting on. When we arrived Amy immediately sent Caleb away to do “work” while we could chat. While I was chowing down on a cookie, Amy asked if I would be interested in seeing new developments on the property at Camp Lucy. We were touring the bridal suite and she was asking me if I had any idea of where I would want my wedding to be one day. I pointed to my left hand and said “I have no ring, so not yet” (little did I know) Amy asked if I wanted to go see the new benches in Ian’s Chapel- I thought it odd but I obliged. As she led me up the stairs to the chapel I started to hear music, when we approached the chapel doors she swung them open and there Caleb stood at the end of the aisle of the church surrounded by candles and rose petals. Caleb got down on one knee and the rest is a blur. (I obviously said YES!) I somewhat caught my breath and walked outside to a photographer who was there to take pictures of our special day, she snapped away as I was still blown away that such an amazing man just asked me to be his wife.

Caleb took me to another venue on Camp Lucy’s property where there were flowers, pictures a fire and every romantic thing I could dream up. As we were chatting (really, I was crying like a baby) my Mom and Dad walked through the door followed by my sweet brother Ben, Lauren, and some of my best friends. I was so excited the tears started to flow even more. It was so perfect. Later that evening after the champagne was popping, Caleb ushered us all to his parents’ home where they threw us the most incredible engagement party. However, sweet Caleb was not done yet. He told me that night there would be another engagement party waiting for me when I returned home to Dallas. When I arrived back in Dallas on Sunday all my best friends were waiting to celebrate with us. It was an absolute dream; I cannot wait to Marry Caleb. I am still blown away at how sweet the Lord has been to me-I am lucky to be gaining a man who seeks The Lord fervently and loves me with all that he has. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with him!”

I absolutely adore Ali and Caleb and had so much fun celebrating their love with all of their family and friends. They had one heck of a reception and danced all night long! Congratulations to Ali and Caleb!

-Amanda

A special Thank You to all of the wonderful vendors!

Wedding Coordinator – Tami Winn Events: Jamie Lemke

Bridal Gown – Stardust Celebrations

Hair/Makeup Artist – Elan Makeup Studio

Floral – Tami Winn Events

Paper Products – Paper Planet

Entertainment/Lighting – LeForce Entertainment: Ed Petty

Cake Artist – Mindy’s Bakeshop

Catering – The Fort Worth Club

Tori & Jake – Ceremony at Robert Carr Chapel at TCUFort Worth, TX

November 14, 2017 Amanda McCollum

These two Horned Frog alumni are married! Tori and Jake were married at TCU’s Robert Carr Chapel on a perfect October evening. We started the day getting ready over at the Worthington in Downtown Fort Worth. With the TCU game on in the background, it was a pretty chill morning with Tori and her girls. Things started to get real when it was time to put on the dress. The tears started to shed once the gown, shoes and veil were all in place. Tori was absolutely stunning! Once we got to the church we had a fun time taking photos with the wedding party. The girls were super cute and sassy, and the boys just plain goofy. They were all so much fun, I knew that the reception was going to be a good party. It was then time for the ceremony! Tori and Jake wrote their own vows which were so sweet, and Tori even threw something in there that made Jake crack up. They exchanged rings and then were pronounced husband and wife! It was such a beautiful day and there is still so much more! Check back for their awesome reception!

-Amanda

Thank You to all of the amazing vendors!

Event Coordinator – Abbie O. Events

Hair & Makeup Artist – Jessica Chavez

Bridal Gown – De Ma Fille

Groom & Groomsmen – Men’s Wearhouse

Floral – Justine’s Flowers

Entertainment – It’s Your Night Entertainment

Cake Artist – Creme de la Creme

Catering – The Ashton Depot

Jeanette & JB – Wedding Ceremony at First Christian ChurchFort Worth, TX

November 2, 2017 Amanda McCollum

They are married! Jeanette and JB were married at The First Christian Church in Downtown Fort Worth. They chose a color palette of purples that contrasted nicely against the light gray of the guys’ suits. I loved seeing the close relationship between these two and their families. It was apparent throughout the whole day how important family is from getting ready all the way to the end of the reception. Check out the images below and see just how sweet this day truly was!

-Amanda

A special thanks to all of the vendors!

Hair Stylist – Scott Lemaster Salon

Bridal Gown – Ava’s Bridal Couture

Floral – A Rose in Bloom

Entertainment – DJ Andy Austin

Cake Artist – Sweet Memories

Videography – Turquoise Video

Catering – The Ashton Depot

RoseAnn & Ross – Wedding Reception at The Renaissance WorthingtonFort Worth, TX

August 31, 2017 Amanda McCollum

RoseAnn and Ross are now husband and wife and it is time to party! After the ceremony all of their family and bridal party greeted and congratulated them while guests cleared the chapel. We had some time for Ross and RoseAnn to be alone for the first time as a married couple and then it was on to the reception! They had a few more special moments up their sleeves for the reception. RoseAnn changed into her special red boots and her daddy helped her put them on before going into their father daughter dance. Ross and his mom then shared a dance together and RoseAnn reserved a special dance with her brother. I just love how close they all are! Ross had a cake shaped like the Ole’ Miss football field and it was fun to hear them scream their chant. Guests enjoyed dancing all night to the musical talents of It’s Your Night Entertainment’s Jeremiah Brinckley. Not only is he a fabulous DJ, but he sings too!! It was a fabulous night but all good things must come to an end. While all of their family and friends gathered in the hall to see them off, Ross and RoseAnn shared one last private dance together. They then were sent off to their honeymoon through a tunnel of shimmering red pom poms! Congratulations to RoseAnn and Ross!

-Amanda

A special thanks to all of the vendors!

Event Coordinator – Precisely As Planned: Kendra Householder

Hair & Makeup Artist – Vogue Salon: Adrian Wilson

Bridal Gown – Langs Bridal

Bridesmaids – David’s Bridal

Groom/Groomsmen Attire – Men’s Warehouse

Officiant – Love Notes: Frank DeLeo

Floral – Arrangements by Mary Parks

Entertainment – It’s Your Night Entertainment: Jeremiah Brinckley

Cake Artist – The Cake Guys

RoseAnn & Ross – First Look and Wedding Ceremony at Robert Carr ChapelFort Worth, TX

August 31, 2017 Amanda McCollum

It seems like just yesterday that I was meeting RoseAnn and taking her bridal portraits, and now she is married! When I first talked with RoseAnn about her wedding day and her plans, she told me about how she is very sentimental and about the meaningful things that would be happening. I, also being a very sentimental person, got really excited. RoseAnn is very close with her family and so she had many things at her wedding that had special meaning to her and different family members. Her shoes were her wedding colors and had their names and wedding date printed on the inside. She wore her grandmother’s jewelry. Her brother gave her a beautiful charm bracelet that he placed on her wrist before they left for the church. As she walked down the aisle arm in arm with her dad, she held a bouquet of yellow roses because her dad calls her “his yellow rose of Texas”. How sweet is all of that? Don’t worry! She didn’t leave her new hubby out. She had a brand new perfume specifically for her wedding day and anniversaries that she wore. They say that you can associate memories with certain smells and what better way to remind you of your wedding day than a new scent? She also wrote Ross a letter that he read right before the ceremony that he can always have and look back on. I could go on and on but I think I’ll let the photos finish telling the story from here. Please enjoy some of my favorites from their special day and check back soon for their reception!

-Amanda

A special thanks to all of the vendors!

Event Coordinator – Precisely As Planned: Kendra Householder

Hair & Makeup Artist – Vogue Salon: Adrian Wilson

Bridal Gown – Langs Bridal

Bridesmaids – David’s Bridal

Groom/Groomsmen Attire – Men’s Warehouse

Officiant – Love Notes: Frank DeLeo

Floral – Arrangements by Mary Parks

Entertainment – It’s Your Night Entertainment: Jeremiah Brinckley

Cake Artist – The Cake Guys

Cortni and Jason – Wedding Ceremony at Saint Patrick’s CathedralFort Worth, TX

February 27, 2017 Amanda McCollum

What a beautiful day full of joy and emotions! Cortni and Jason are absolutely precious and I am so excited to show off their wedding day! They were married at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Downtown Fort Worth, but started the day at their reception venue, BRIK. Once we got Cortni in her amazing dress, we went outside for some fun bridesmaids photos. Cortni was then given a little gift and note from Jason and she only got a couple of sentences in before she was so moved to tears that she couldn’t continue to read. I think Jason and his groomsmen had a little more fun while getting ready then most guys tend to. It was time for Cortni to walk down the aisle and boy, did she look stunning! It was so sweet seeing Jason tear up as his bride walked toward him. They were so cute up at the altar during the service, stealing little glances toward one another. Everything was absolutely perfect and they became husband and wife! Check out my favorites from their Catholic ceremony and be sure to check back when their reception photos are posted!

-Amanda

Thank you to all of the vendors!

Event Coordinator – KC Cloud: Cloud Creative Events

Hair and Makeup Artist – Salon O

Bridal Gown – De Ma Fille

Bridesmaids – Bella Bridesmaids

Floral – En Fleur Dallas

Lounge Rentals – Vintage Sparkle

Cake Artist – Sugar Bee Sweets

Paper Products – Print World

Entertainment – The Spazmatics

Erin And Cory Wedding ReceptionFort Worth Reception on the Reata Rooftop

September 29, 2016 Sarah Rizy

One reason I connected with Erin & Cory is because they are such dog people. They included their 3 dogs for their engagement session and on their wedding day Erin had dog tags with their names tied around her bouquet and at the reception their specialty drinks were named after their dogs. Also being such TCU fans by getting married on their campus they of course had the game playing at the reception. And it was nail biter going in over time with Arkansas. Here are some of my favorites from the second part of their day.

Sarah

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

Ceremony: Robert Carr Chapel

Reception: Reata Restaurant

Gown: Bliss Bridal Salon

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bliss Bridal Salon

Grooms and Groomsmen Attire: Jos A Banks

Floral: David Kimmel Design

Cakes: Nothing Bundt Cakes

DJ: Greg Beck

Hair And Makeup: Elizabeth Wiggins and Falan Sample