Photos by Gray Door Photography

Can Kaitlyn and Bret get any cuter?! We are over-the-moon for this lovely garden engagement shoot at the Dallas Arboretum. These photos by Gray Door Photography perfectly capture the looks of love between this darling couple, and we can’t get enough!

Kaitlyn and Bret both attended Texas A&M University, but they didn’t meet until after college when they attended the same church in Dallas. The pair began hanging out as friends and soon hit it off. They were engaged ten months later! Bret proposed to Kaitlyn near the lake at the same spot where they officially started dating. It was the most special day for them both!

Kaitlyn and Bret will be married in May at The White Sparrow. They are planning a beautiful and soft wedding with neutral tones accented with greenery and wood details. Cheers to the happy couple!

There are very few life moments more memorable than a wedding. If you’re like most brides, you’ve probably spent months planning and maybe even longer dreaming about this amazing day, and it’s certainly one you’ll cherish forever. Brides of North Texas magazine celebrates DFW weddings like no other! In every issue, you’ll find 100+ pages of North Texas weddings that commemorate the day in style, and for DFW brides planning, this section of the magazine is an invaluable resource as it showcases the beauty of so many phenomenal weddings from across the area and the local wedding vendors that brought each one to life!

We invite you to commemorate your wedding the Fall/Winer 2017 issue of Brides of North Texas magazine and would be honored to consider your wedding for feature! Here are the deets on how to get your wedding featured:

We offer single and double-page paid wedding announcement space for couples who desire to announce and commemorate their wedding in Brides of North Texas magazine. Single-page wedding announcements are $400 and double-page wedding announcements are $700. Depending on announcement size, layouts feature between 5-20 pictures and a detailed wedding write-up. Due to space limitations, wedding announcement space must be reserved in advance of our publication deadlines and couples must be approved by our editorial team for coverage. If you’re interested in announcing your wedding in Brides of North Texas magazine, simply reserve your spot online here as early as possible to ensure space availability. The deadline for our Fall/Winter issue is coming up on June 1st! If you have any questions, email Ally at ally@thebridesofnorthtexas.com or call 405.607.2902.

Oh…and did we mention only real brides grace the cover of Brides of North Texas magazine?! Be sure to submit your photos and enter our Cover Contest online here. Cheers!

Photos by Gray Door Photography

The inspiration for this glamorous industrial wedding inspiration shoot grew from Katie Frost Weddings and her team’s fondness of intimate, meaningful weddings, a love of texture and a true passion for all things romantic. The exposed brick and rustic wooden details at Mopac Event Center are rich with character, making it the perfect place to bring this vision to reality. The floral arrangements crafted by Flourish Floral Design were romantically overgrown, bringing the outdoors in. The stationary pieces incorporated unique elements of texture in the gold foiling, hand-torn edges and wooden paper backing. The model bride wore an elegant, beaded, low-back sheath gown from Pence and Panache. The finishing touch – a mini, nearly naked chocolate cake – was layered with blackberry curd and iced in vanilla buttercream and chocolate ganache drips. Yum! This beautiful shoot captured by Gray Door Photography has us in the mood for a weekend full of wedding inspo pinning! Happy Friday!

FEATURED VENDORS

Photography | Gray Door Photography

Venue | Mopac Event Center

Styling & Coordination | Katie Frost Weddings

Florals | Flourish Floral Design

Gown | Pence & Panache

Bake Cake Shop, Get Glam by Sam, By Hollis Boutique

We’ve been obsessing over the Theia Spring 2017 collection ever since it’s debut on the Bridal Fashion Week runway this fall. This designer is always on the front lines of feminine, fashion-forward bridal design. You’ll find high necklines, crop-tops, petal-like appliqués and head-to-toe beading in the latest line. Shop this designer line locally at the all new Lovely Bride Dallas bridal boutique.

Lovely Bride Dallas is celebrating the Grand Opening of their shop with cocktails and confections on April 13th, and you’re invited! This boutique is home to a variety of well-known and up-and-coming designers consisting of Watters, Leanne Marshall, Alexandra Grecco, Christos, Kite & Butterfly, Theia and more. RSVP to the event running from 6-8pm at [email protected]. Cheers!

Photos by Courtney Hanson Photography

We are swooning over Meredith and Scott’s beautiful lakeside Dallas engagement photos by Courtney Hanson Photography! The darling couple is beaming in front of their wedding chapel-to-be, Perkins Chapel, as well as cozied up lakeside together. The love between the two is radiating!

Meredith and Scott crossed paths while attending the University of Texas, but they were first introduced at a ranch party a few years after they had both graduated. Because they lived in separate cities at the time, their love story didn’t begin for another few years when Scott moved to Dallas. They were soon smitten with each other! One evening in New Orleans, the couple was having dinner at one of Scott’s family’s favorite restaurants. Meredith was focused on choosing a dessert when Scott began his heartfelt proposal and knelt down on one knee to propose. In tears, Meredith said yes!

Meredith and Scott will be married this June. The bride-to-be is thrilled to see her navy, white and peach wedding come to life, and we can’t wait to see it either! Cheers!

Photos by Meggie Taylor Photography

If you’re a bride who loves warm-toned florals, an elegant tabletop and a rustic styled wedding, you will adore this lovely rustic chic wedding inspiration shoot captured Meggie Taylor Photography. From the gorgeous outdoor backdrop to the model couple’s classic wedding looks, this shoot is swimming in wedding inspiration! Sarah Ann Design‘s custom-illustrated invitation suite featuring the venue is the perfect first look into this charming setting. The simple sophistication of the place settings from Posh Couture Rentals topped with mini cakes as place cards look lovely alongside the floral arrangements in fall hues of peach, rust, rose and goldenrod. Enjoy!

FEATURED VENDORS

Photography | Meggie Taylor Photography

Rentals | Posh Couture Rentals

Invitations | Sarah Ann Design

Sweet Pea Events, Five Oaks Farm, Floraology, Amuse Bakeshop, Stanley Korshak Bridal, Beauty and the Blush Artistry

Today we are spotlighting a very special, must-see venue for our brides. The Westin Galleria Dallas sponsored our annual Looks of Love contest this year, and the winning couple received a free night stay at this amazing hotel! The luxurious guest rooms and endless accommodations the hotel offers makes for the perfect getaway for any occasion. With a variety of options from the intimate splash deck to the elegant ballrooms, The Westin Galleria Dallas is sure to meet your needs for your ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, or anything in between. The experienced wedding specialist will ensure that every detail comes together to make your wedding a dream come true. Take a peek at the amazing photos of the venue below, and stay tuned on our IG stories (@bridesofnorthtx) tomorrow! We’ll be taking a live tour with the staff at @westingalleriadallas. Happy Monday!

Photos courtesy of The Westin Galleria Dallas

Photos by The Lockharts

This dreamy, emerald and ivory hued shoot absolutely exudes ethereal elegance! The chic, custom-illustrated invitation suite by Sarah Ann Design pairs perfectly with the rustic beauty of the venue, The White Sparrow Barn. The tabletop is natural and organic with a peach and white floral centerpiece, a long, ivory table runner and stunning, gold-embellished place settings. Another sweet touch is the lovely detailed, three-tier wedding cake by Honeylove Cakery. The model bride wore a gorgeous Kitty Chen Couture lace gown with an illusion neckline and carried a loose gathered bouquet to complement the Greek-inspired look. We can’t get enough!

FEATURED VENDORS

Paper Goods & Calligraphy | Sarah Ann Design

Venue | The White Sparrow Barn

Cake | Honeylove Cakery

Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe, Dixie Does Vintage, Graciela Escareno, Shelby Theisner Makeup, Sophia’s Gowns

Photos by Amanda Jameson Weddings

Inspired by the beauty and movement of rushing water, Cloud Creative Events and their team created this oh-so-lovely watercolor wedding inspiration shoot at Hidden Pines Chapel just in time to inspire our spring brides! Every detail from the icy blue and lavender painted invitation suite design by Illustrated Weddings to the complementing, three-tier cake by Loft 22 Cakes is mesmerizing. The model bride looked lovely in her airy, flowing gown from De Ma Fille carrying the delicate, loose-gathered bouquet of lilacs, perfectly embodying the serenity of the theme. The design of the tabletop and place settings portrayed natural and rustic elegance with pieces from Vintage Sparkle Rentals. We can’t get enough! Happy Friday!

FEATURED VENDORS

Event Planner | Cloud Creative Events

Invitations & Calligraphy | Illustrated Weddings by Lola Lorena

Cake | Loft 22 Cakes

Bridal Attire | De Ma Fille

Rentals | Vintage Sparkle Rentals

Venue | Hidden Pines Chapel

Amanda Jameson Weddings, Something You… Makeup Artistry, Kate Foley Designs