Photos by A Sea of Love

This dark and vampy styled shoot designed by Keestone Events is to die for! Through the use of dark florals, decor and pieces by Coral Lane, this shoot screams deep, passionate romance. The mixed metals, deep burgundy and plum tones are balanced out with the rugged brick walls and natural light of Brik Venue. The model bride goes outside the norm, wearing a black lace gown, dark makeup and sparkling accessories from Bridal Boutique. We are totally inspired by this moody romance styled shoot!

FEATURED VENDORS

Concept & Design | Keestone Events

Rentals | Coral Lane

Venue | Brik Venue

Bridal Accessories | Bridal Boutique

root + bloom floral design, Natalia Issa, Seeds Paperie, Whisk Until Sweet, CHRYSQ, Pretty Little Plates

Photos by Kiss Me  For Eternity by Thisbe Grace & Co.

Never have we seen a more fairytale-like wedding than Kiley and Mac’s extravagant gold and white ballroom wedding at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek captured by Kiss Me For Eternity. The scene was set for these high school sweethearts as they were wed in front of a gorgeous white streamer installation by The Color Condition and candlelight. Bride Kiley looked stunning at the altar in her Hayley Paige trumpet gown with her bridesmaids standing beside her in Joanna August gowns in ivory and grey from Bella Bridesmaids. The celebration moved to the ballroom the where  lush white blooms ran along the tables, were piled into tall, overflowing centerpieces and even were hanging from floral chandeliers. Gold pillars, candle sticks and agate details were seen throughout. Posh Couture Rentals made sure every place setting was in top shape for each guest – each set with gold-rimmed china atop textured metallic linens. The Rosewood Mansion team was put to work creating a seated dinner, the lovely nearly naked wedding cake and a surprise dessert bar. Oh how we would have loved to attend this stunning soiree! Be sure to pick up your copy of the all-new Spring/Summer 2017 issue (or order online here) to see Kiley and Mac’s wedding in print. Cheers to the newlyweds!

FEATURED VENDORS

Accommodations, Bridesmaids’ Luncheon, Cake, Catering, Dessert Bar, Venue | Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

Bridesmaids’ Attire | Bella Bridesmaids

Decor/Rentals | Posh Couture Rentals

Photography | Kiss Me For Eternity by Thisbe Grace & Co.

Streamer Installation | The Color Condition

Nuage Designs, Wildflower Linen, DFW Dancefloors, Enrique Gallagos, Emerald City All Stars, David Kimmel Design, Mary Guevara, Southern Fried Paper, Absolute Entertainment, Eneida Hatch, Ashley’s Transportation & Limousine Service, Culwell & Son, Jordan Payne Events, Tara Jones Calligraphy, Paradise Design Co.

Photos by Tracy Autem Photography

Nothing can be sweeter than fresh blooms, a love note and decadent chocolate on Valentine’s Day, so what better way to get them all at a one-stop-shop? Moss Floral teamed up with Art by Ellie and Sugar Bee Sweets for a Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Shop where customers were able to select from a variety of colorful blooms and bouquets. Anemones, hyacinth, roses, hydrangea and ranunculus were just some of the premium blooms that customers could choose from. Art by Ellie offered watercolor and calligraphy valentines for order and held a calligraphy class in the afternoon. Sugar Bee Sweets had a variety of cupcakes, cake pops, macarons, cookies and various sweets to indulge in. We couldn’t wait to share this seriously sweet collaboration shot by Tracy Autem Photography with you! May it inspired your Valentine’s holiday and wedding details!

FEATURED VENDORS

We can’t get enough when it comes to pretty paper! As you flip through the Spring/Summer issue you’ll find dozens of inspiring designs from North Texas’ top wedding invitation designers. These talented artists each bring a unique spin to their wedding invitations. Here is just a sampling of their incredible work we had the honor featuring in the current issue!

To see more from these full editorials, you can see the full online version of the magazine here!

316 Design Source

The 316 Design Source team promises a spectacular experience for all of your paper design needs. Their full service production and design expertise will make this part of your wedding planning that much easier!

Jessica Quadra Photography

Cleggraphy Designs

Megan Clegg specializes in custom handwriting and calligraphy to add a beautiful touch to invitations, thank you cards, signs and much more. She offers a wide range of services and ensures that each bride will receive a sophisticated and unique design that is tailored to her own style.

Andrea Elizabeth Photography | Embrace the Day Events

Felderhoff & Co.

Felderhoff & Co. offers complete design services from placards to invites to save-the-dates. You name it, they can design it. Dana Felderhoff and her team are dedicated to making sure your artistic vision comes to life.

Meggie Taylor Photography

Golden Greys

Megan Trent finds her passion in working with brides to create a unique and one-of-a-kind invitation suite. She utilizes her talents in design and calligraphy to produce modern designs with pops of interest, like this bright watercolor suite.

Stephanie Brazzle Photography | Keestone Events

Host Club Co.

Rebecca Bass and her team will create the perfect, personal designs for your wedding or shower! Wow your guests with cohesion between all your paper designs, such as this stunning cream and blue suite.

Cristina Wisner Photography | Top Tier Staffing and Event Rentals | Must Be Monogrammed

Illustrated Weddings by Lola Lorena

Yvette and Michael Livesay-Wright understand that a bride’s wedding suite should be as special and beautiful as she is. Their spectacular invitation design, stationary and illustrations are designed with your event in mind. We adore this organic suite design!

Ben Q. Photography | Events by Jade

MK Event Boutique

Hannah Heres and her team have a combined 16 years of experience to aid you on your wedding planning journey. From designing to printing to planning, MK Event Boutique will guide you to achieving the perfect wedding that you envisioned.

Tyler + Lindsey | Posh Couture Rentals

Paper Planet

Any paper good you can imagine for your wedding, Paper Planet can deliver. Their combination of handmade paper, ribbons and embellishments make their designs eye-catching and truly one-of-a-kind!

Allen Tsai Photography

Pink Champagne Paper

The team at Pink Champagne Paper is focused on creating fresh yet timeless designs while excelling at customer satisfaction! No matter your paper needs, this team has you covered. All of your designs will be exquisite, and your experience will be stress-free.

Charla Storey Photography | Jen Rios Weddings

Sarah Ann Design

Sarah Erickson believes that your invitations are more than just paper, but they’re a representation of your character and personality. She desired to achieve the perfect designs to fit your needs and provide a keepsake that will last as long as your love.

Courtney Hanson Photography | Cloud Creative Events

We’re HIRING! If you’ve ever dreamed of working for a creative, multimedia company in the wedding niche, today just might be your lucky day! We’re so excited to announce that we’re looking to add an amazingly talented person to our team in the field of PRODUCTION COORDINATOR. For more insight and the complete job description, hop on over to our careers page and apply today! The position will be filled quickly, so don’t delay!

The bridal beauty looks our North Texas hair and makeup artists created for the Spring/Summer issue did not disappoint! From loose and romantic updos to windswept, flowing locks, and from dewey, barely-there makeup to a smoldering smokey eye, our beauty pros created every look an North Texas bride could need for their day-of style inspiration. Keep reading below to get to know these hair and makeup experts and to see their creative work.

To see more from these full editorials, you can see the full online version of the magazine here!

Beauty by Yari

Yarixa and her beauty team at Beauty by Yari specialize in hair and makeup in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and can travel to your desired location. They can achieve any look you’re going for, from full glam to a soft natural look such as this one, complemented with a sleek pony!

Alba Rose Photography | Pence & Panache Bridal Boutique

Darling by Elle

Located in Southlake, Texas, Darling by Elle offers a variety of beauty services to ensure you look flawless and effortless on your wedding day. Elle Wappes has been featured at several beauty events and will make any bride feel comfortable and at ease!

Alba Rose Photography | The Greenhouse 817 | The Bridal Salon at Neiman Marcus

Grand Slam Glam

This team of two Dallas-based beauty queens as well as other talented artists are pros at all things glam! They are sure to have you looking fabulous on your wedding day. We love this classic updo and sultry eyes look from the latest issue.

Trisha Kay Photography | Shannon Rose Events | De Ma Fille

Jennifer Trotter – Lip Service Makeup

Jennifer Trotter has over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, and working with brides is her true passion. This signature, natural glam style is perfect to look naturally radiant on your wedding day.

Cristina Wisner Photographer | Beside the Bride

Randee Strand Artistry

Randee Strand was not only voted the best makeup artist in North Texas, but her work has also been featured on television. She is a pro at creating stunning looks, such as this smoldering smokey eye.

Jessica Quadra Photography | Weddings by Stardust | 21 Parc Floral and Events | Stardust Celebrations

The Styling Stewardess

The Styling Stewardess is based in Dallas and specializes in both hair and makeup. Take your guests’ breath away with this soft, natural makeup look and flowing waves achieved by their team.

Elisabeth Carol Photography | Bridal Boutique | Something Pretty Floral | Chic Fleur Weddings and Events

WZ Beauty Studio

Wendy Zerrudo is a long-time makeup artist, and she also offers hair styling in-studio or on-location. She and her team pride themselves in delivering a flawless look that will last all night, like this dreamy, loose updo and airbrushed makeup.

Stephanie Brazzle Photography | Keestone Events | Patsy’s A Bridal Boutique

We’re continuing our Meet the Mag Creatives blog series with a spotlight today on our amazingly talented North Texas cake bakers! This talented group of cake artists continue to blow us away with their creativity and craftsmanship creating the most the delicious wedding cakes for North Texas brides and grooms to enjoy! Take a look at some of their amazing creations from the latest issue, and be sure to stay tuned as we’ll be sharing more from their special spotlight piece in the mag in the coming months.

To see more from these full editorials, you can see the full online version of the magazine here!

Sugar Bee Sweets

This yummy chocolate dripped cake from Sugar Bee Sweets is making our mouths water! From a five-tier fondant masterpiece to a rustic spread of pie and cookies, Sugar Bee Sweets has personalized service to design the cake of your dreams!

Andrea Elizabeth Photography | Embrace the Day Events

Jar Cakery 

We know brides will fall in love with Jar Cakery’s absolutely stunning designs. Their made-from-scratch desserts are baked with wholesome ingredients to satisfy every unique palette! From geometric designs to floral galore, Jar Cakery truly creates tasty works of art!

Jen Rios Weddings | Charla Storey Photography

Celebrity Cafe´and Bakery

Not only does Celebrity Cafe’ and Bakery create wedding cake masterpieces, but they also provide an assortment of cafe’ and bakery speciality items! Brides are sure to feel like a celebrity on their big day with a glamorous cake like the one above!

Joseph Mark Photography | The Empire Room

Haute Sweets Patisserie

Whether you’re cake hunting for perfect elegance or extravagant specialities, Haute Sweets Patisserie is the go-to! Every amazing day deserves an amazing cake and that’s what our brides will get from Haute Sweets Patisserie!

Joseph Mark Photography | Chanticleer Wedding Art | The Empire Room

Delicious Cakes

North Texas brides have chose Delicious Cakes for over 25 years and we can see why! They are where beautiful designs meet delicious cake. The intricate design above is just the beginning of what Delicious Cakes can do!

Joseph Mark Photography | The Empire Room

Loft 22 Cakes 

This berry accented cake from Loft 22 Cakes is absolutely mouthwatering! The team at Loft 22 Cakes aims to have the free spirit of creativity and sophistication to take a bride’s dreams to the next level. Their cakes aren’t just tasty – they’re also expressions of personality and style!

Ben Q. Photography | Events by Jade

C. Marie’s Sweets

Created with passion, this textured cake from C. Marie’s Sweets is simply beautiful. From vanilla butter to pink champaign frosting, the flavor options are practically endless! The sweet treats from C. Marie’s help make the memories so special!

Joseph Mark Photography | The Empire Room

Hopeful Hearth Baking Company

Just about anything you can dream up can be created by Hopeful Hearth for your big day! Their passion for using fresh ingredients for baking carries back over generations. We love the amazing designs by Hopeful Hearth Baking Company – just take a look at the intricate cake above!

Joseph Mark Photography

Frosted Pink Cake Company

Frosted Pink specializes in wedding and celebration cakes that exceed expectations! Each cake is custom designed by owner and pastry chef, Tonja Jefferson, to reflect your personal style and taste. Dedicated to creating cakes that truly taste as delicious as they look, extraordinary designs are paired with the unmatched quality of ingredients resulting in what many have described as the ultimate “cake experience.”

Courtney Hanson Photography | Cloud Creative Events

The Jenny Layne Bakery

The Jenny Layne Bakery is a custom cake bakery specializing in unique, delicious, and artistic creations for all events and occasions. We can’t stop swooning over this collection of sweet creations featured in the all-new issue! In addition to custom cakes, The Jenny Layne Bakery also offers pies, brownies, cookies, cheesecake, dessert shots, cake pops, candy apples, chocolate covered strawberries and bacon.

Cristina Wisner Photographer

The Butterfly Cake Factory

The Butterfly Cake Factory works with couples to create delicious and artistic cakes for their big day. As a family owned business, The Butterfly Cake Factory focuses on what is most important to the couple.

Jessica Quadra Photography

Tart Bakery

From rustic chic, to glamorous, to classically timeless, Tart Bakery is known for personalizing each cake to complement the taste and tone of your wedding day. Tart Bakery is dedicated to bringing each couple’s celebration centerpiece to life.

Joseph Mark Photography

HoneyLove Cakery

HoneyLove Cakery specializes in custom wedding cakes, birthday cakes, cupcakes, and other special occasion desserts. Their creative cake designs add a unique touch to a timeless tradition.

Stephanie Brazzle Photography | Keestone Events

The time has come to unveil the finalists for this year’s Looks of Love Contest. With the incredible amount of submissions received, it was unbelievably difficult to narrow it down to just 12 finalists! And with that, let the voting begin! The couple with the most likes will be crowned the Brides of North Texas 2017 Looks of Love winners and will be treated to a romantic dinner date on us plus an overnight stay at The Westin Galleria.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW!

Photos top left to bottom right: Jojo Pangilinan, Jeff Brummett Visuals, Jillian Zamora Photography, Allen Tsai Photography, Carter Rose – f8 Studio, Kortney Boynett Photography, Charla Storey Photography, Kristen Dee Photography, Stephanie Brazzle Photography, Dana Fernandez Photography, Tracy Enoch Photography, Callie Manion Photography and Elisabeth Carol Photography

photo | Allen Tsai Photography

KIMBERLY + ROCKY

It was their nine year anniversary and Kimberly surprised Rocky with tickets to Seattle, WA. However, Rocky decided to put a little twist to the surprise by surprising her with a proposal! Something she, their families, and friends had been waiting for!! They went to a very nice dinner and had been laughing all night but she could tell he was a little distracted and nervous and kept checking his phone. He told her that he wanted to walk around the boardwalk afterwards. They stopped under the huge Ferris Wheel where he turned and looked right into her eyes and popped the big question. She cried and couldn’t say yes any quicker! He hired a photographer who was hiding behind the trees to capture it all (which was why he kept checking his phone)! It was absolutely perfect.

photo | Jeff Brummett Visuals

LAUREN + CHAD

For spring break Lauren and her mother went to visit her sister who was studying abroad in Dijon, France. They met her sister, Natalie, in London and then on St. Patrick’s day they headed to Paris. Her mom and Natalie said that they were going to eat dinner at the Eiffel Tower that night, so after they spent time getting dressed up, they headed towards the tower. As they were walking up to the tower, Natalie said she had a specific spot she wanted to take a picture at before dinner. While Lauren was a little confused about why they had to go to an “exact” spot to take a picture, she trusted her sister to always come up with the perfect photo location. Just as they were about to give up following Natalie around, she said “We found it!” They walked up to the bridge and stopped to take in the breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower. All of a sudden, Lauren felt a familiar arm around her shoulder and turned around to see Chad in Paris!!! Before she could even wrap my mind around what was going on, he got done on one knee, said the sweetest words, and asked Lauren to marry him. She had never been so surprised in her life!