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Want to get married by an Irish Castle, but in Texas? Would it temp you further to know there are 6 friendly llamas that can be part of your special day? Then Castle Waterford Weddings & Events is the place for you! This unique hidden gem has been offering Texans and travelers llama experiences for […]

After many years in the Dallas wedding industry I have worked with hundreds of Dallas wedding vendors. Just like any other industry, certain talent stands above the crowd. Having great vendors makes a huge difference in your wedding experience. I have compiled a list here to help couple’s narrow their search to vendors I would […]

The Chapel at Chestnut Square Wedding Chapel is one of my favorite wedding spots. As a local McKinney resident and a preferred photographer for the venue, I I love having a historic and super photogenic venue so close to home. The chapel hosts both small elopements and full weddings, which makes it a great option […]

The Hills of Luella Wedding and Event Venue is a classy Amish built barn set on 32 acres. Classy yet rustic, this venue boasts indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, lots of windows for gorgeous indoor photos, and open Texas space to take epic portraits. Most couple’s take advantage of the waterfront gazebo for their ceremony […]

Is a Dallas Wedding Planner Worth the Investment? Wedding planning is stressful. Regardless of size there are so many things to decide on and organize. Is a Dallas Wedding Planner really worth the money? I am a huge advocate for hiring a professional planner for your big day. As a wedding professional that has seen […]

The Hillside Estate Wedding & Event venue is one of the newest editions to the Dallas area. Located in Cross Roads (just east of Denton along highway 380), this French inspired upscale venue is sure to wow in photos for any wedding or event. I visited it several months back during the grand opening and […]

The Dallas Arboretum is a classic Dallas wedding venue. Couple’s have been tying the knot at the arboretum for decades. No matter when you visit, you will almost always see some sort of photo session going on. It’s a hot spot for professionals and amateur photographers alike. While the arboretum is known for lavish garden […]

Planning your wedding includes hundreds of decisions. Your venue will be one of the first choices to make. When picking your venue, one of the main defining factors are whether or not the ceremony space is indoors or not. This post will help you with identifying the pros of indoor ceremony spaces from a photographer’s […]

Gorgeous, grey, and surrounded by all the pretty green trees and open space that screams Texas, The Establishment Barn wedding venue is Southern chic venue East of Dallas in Terrell, far from the noise of the city. The venue boasts one of my favorite bridal suites EVER. It is large and lit beautifully for photos, […]

Classy and timeless is how I would describe Knotting Hill Place wedding venue. It sets a tone for you and your guests as soon as you enter the dramatic driveway. One of my favorite features this venue offers is outdoor and indoor ceremony locations that are equally fabulous. This is great if you want to […]