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Placed within the pages of Spectacular Weddings of Texas are vibrant photographs—gleaned from the portfolios of Texas’ leading photographic artists—of more than 100 Texas weddings presented alongside endearing love stories of the couples’ romantic journ
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Photograph by Diana M. Lott Photography Photograph by Engaged Studio Photograph by Diana M. Lott Photography
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IntroductionIt’s a sunny Monday morning in Dallas, and I’ve just been told this book is going to press and it’s time to write the introduction. What
a coincidence that I am emerging from post-wedding emotions after serving as a bridesmaid in my cousin’s weekend wedding in South
Texas. Like all weddings, hers was full of traditions and sweet moments. Somehow, weddings affect everyone involved. They remind us of
commitment, they bring us together with family members we haven’t seen in ages, but mostly they consume us with feelings of love. As I
stood in my long black dress, holding my perfectly arranged bunch of ecru roses, I listened to the preacher speak about how love is patient,
love is not boastful—you know the sermon. While a calm ambience settled, I took in all the surroundings: the light, breezy air and the river
as it slowly flowed beneath the setting sun. As I looked out at the guests, I spotted my tearful mom and sister and my smiling aunt in the
front row. Then I glanced toward my cousin Kara as she held her groom’s hands, and although her face was red and streaming with tears,
she had never looked more radiant. I felt surrounded with love during this gathering of dear friends and family; my heart was full of joy
for my cousin’s new beginning. And I couldn’t help but reminisce of the sweet moment when I stood at the altar with all my bridesmaids,
no tears, just pure joy.
My own Cayman Island wedding provided the inspiration to publish a book about real weddings. Because my experience was so memorable
and involved so much love, I thought everyone must feel the same way. So I set out to find the best photographers in Texas and asked them
to submit photography from their favorite weddings. The imagery in this collection has captured the mood, style, flowers, candid moments
of emotion and colors that set specific themes. Each wedding is as beautiful as the next; each is unique in a special way.
Thank you to all the photographers who worked so patiently with me on this project. Because of your talent, the featured weddings are
stunning and brilliantly presented. And to the brides chosen by their respective photographers: Thank you for sharing your personal love
stories with such heartfelt emotion. They reflect the genuineness I had envisioned for this book.
A special thanks to my creative, talented and awesome publishing team—I feel lucky to work with each of you. Last but not least, I want
to thank my friend and colleague, Courtney Williams, for helping me identify the professional wedding industry leaders whose businesses
are featured within the wedding imagery; they are truly the best in the state. This book has come together beautifully, and I’m proud to
share it with the world.
Love is undoubtedly found within life’s special moments. I hope as you look through the pages of stunning photography that you are
reminded of its presence.
Love and peace,
Jolie CarpenterKara and Jolie. Photograph by David Basarich
Kristen, Jolie and Kara. Photograph by David Basarich
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Alicia and Ben 9
Allison and Gary 11
Allison and Stephen 13
Amanda and Fernando 15
Amy and Tom 17
Analena and John 19
Arrangements by Mary Parks 21
Angela and Chris 23
Angela and Rodney 25
Austin Catering 27
Annie and Tom 29
Ashley and Justin 31
Austin’s World of Rentals 33
Bao-Tran and Andrew 35
Beverly and Kevin 37
Balcones Springs 39
Brianne and Joe 41
Brooke and Lance 43
Bass Performance Hall 45
Brooke and Niven 47
Brooke and Zeke 49
Blush Couture 51
Carissa and Merritt 53
Carli and Luke 55
Bridgette’s 57
Carolyn and Ian 59
Casey and Andy 61
Caplan Miller Events 63
Charmaine and Bill 65
Christie and Devon 67
Cebolla Fine Flowers 69
Christine and Matthew 71
Diana and Zachary 73
Chapel Duncinea 75
Elizabeth and Justin 77
Elizabeth and William 79
City Club Fort Worth 81
Gina and Ken 83
Ginger and Rick 85
Cocktails and Caviar 87
Gurki and Sunny 89
Heather and Andrew 91
Del Frisco’s 93
Heather and Bob 95
Hilaria and Jason 97
Diamond Affairs 99
Hollie and Chad 101
Jackie and Nick 103
Diamonds & Dreams 105
Jacqueline and Thomas 107
Jamie and Will 109
Duncan & Boyd Jewelers 111
Janet and Jeff 113
Janette and Michael 115
Floral Rennaissance 117
Jeanene and Cody 119
Jennifer and Gary 121
Harley’s 123
Jennifer and Jeremy 125
Jennifer and Matt 127
Hotel Valencia 129
Jennifer and Sebastian 131
Jessica and Grant 133
Hotal ZaZa 135
Jessica and Justin 137
Jessyca and Shawn 139
ILIOS Lighting 141
Jill and Alec 143
Joelle and Rob 145
Inviting Affairs 147
Julie and Gregory 149
Kaci and Josh 151
La Duni 153
Kaely and Will 155
Keeton and Jeff 157
Lakeway Resort and Spa 159
Kimberly and Chris 161
Kimberly and Justin 163
Los Patios 165
Kristen and Scott 167
Kristine and Jason 169
Ocones Bridal 171
Lara and Lynn 173
Larissa and Dev 175
Old Glory Ranch 177
Laura and Chris 179
Laura and David 181
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Paradise Cove at Lake Grapevine 183
Laura and Scott 185
Lauren and Billy 187
Rough Creek Lodge 189
Lauren and Clint 191
Lauren and Josh 193
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek 195
Lauren and Shelby 197
Le Juene and Calvin 199
RSVP Soiree 201
Lindsey and Barksdale 203
Lindsey and Judson 205
The Salt Lick 207
Lluvia and John 209
Luz and James 211
Seventh Heaven Cakes 213
Maggie and Bruce 215
Maria and Frank 217
Sicola’s 219
Megan and Ryan 221
Melanie and Chris 223
Star Hill Ranch 225
Melissa and Joe 227
Merrick and Stuart 229
Susan Robinson Jewelry 231
Michele and Zeb 233
Michelle and Cliff 235
Terrace Retreat Salon & Day Spa 237
Nicole and Casey 239
Nicole and Matthew 241
Thomas Saverio Salon & Spa 243
Nisha and Akshai 245
Rachel and Jordan 247
Timarron Country Club 249
Rachel and Rafael 251
Rebecca and Chris 253
Trinity Flowers 255
Rebecca and Jonathan 257
Rebecca and Tim 259
VELLA Events 261
Renée and Florian 263
Sandra and Richard 265
The Victorian House 267
Sandy and Garrett 269
Sarah and Brian 271
The Vista on Seward Hill 273
Sarah and Tye 275
Staci and Ahmed 277
Wendy Krispin Caterer 279
Stephanie and Josh 281
Stephanie and Steve 283
The Winfield Inn 285
Stephanie and Bill 287
Susie and David 289
Teresa and Charles 291
Vanessa and Jason 293
Vinita and Mike 295
Zoë and Glenn 297
Susan G Komen for the Cure 299 Photograph by Engaged Studio
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Angela and RodneyAll Saints Catholic Church Houston Y
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B oth of us are athletic and love sports, so it was
fitting that Rodney and I met while playing
a game of co-ed flag football at the park in July
of 2003. I remember seeing him across the field and telling my friend
that I hoped he was on our team. Later, after we met, he told me
that he was thinking the same thing after he saw me throw the football
during warm-up—a perfect spiral; thanks for the lessons, Dad!
Thank goodness we had more in common than football. We had
our first date two days later and were more or less inseparable after
that. We both tried to play it cool and not get into anything serious
too soon. Imagine how surprised I was when he proposed four
months later on what felt like the top of world—the roof of Reliant
Stadium. I think I surprised him even more by saying “absolutely!”
before he could even finish the proposal. I figured, when you know
that you have found the one, there is no need to waste time.
Eight months later, we said our vows in front of 250 family members
and close friends at All Saints Catholic Church in The Heights
historical district. The most romantic and significant moment of my
life was when Rodney took my hand and linked my fingers in his as
we walked up the steps to the altar. That moment completely sums
up how we felt the moment we met—that we had happened upon
something so special that neither of us ever wanted to let go.
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Bao-Tran and AndrewAustin Museum of Art–Laguna Gloria Austin Y
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I met Andrew by chance five years ago when I was
still in college, working at a small café near campus.
Andrew was immediately charmed by what he
perceived as my powerful wit and fun-loving personality. Although
Andrew recalls it was the worst drink he had ever had, he sought to
win my heart. On his daily lunch breaks, he would visit the café to
get to know me better, and a friendship slowly grew between us.
After several months had passed, he worked up the courage to
ask me out. He devised an elaborate Valentine’s Day plan, wherein
his brother posed as Andrew and chatted with me on instant
messenger to create a diversion. Meanwhile, the real Andrew was
just a few yards away outside of my apartment, dressed up in a
homemade suit of armor and holding a dozen roses. He knocked on
my apartment door, and I opened it. I was completely blown away.
Though his sincerity and outlandish quirkiness won me over, the
romantic gesture did not hurt either. After all, when your proverbial
knight in shining armor is standing outside your door asking you to
be his, how can you say no?
Our relationship became official that night, and we exchanged
vows in an evening ceremony among close friends and family on
September 23, 2006, at the Austin Museum of Art–Laguna Gloria.
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Janette and MichaelShelman Residence Haslet Y
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I had been friends with Mike’s younger brother Marty
for several years before I met Mike, who was in
the Navy at the time. Upon finishing his tour, Mike
went into the merchant mariner industry for a time. When his father
became terminally ill, he came home to help his family settle affairs,
and Marty encouraged me to get to know him and invite him to our
social events, as he was new to the area. We soon became good
friends and eventually started dating.
Mike proposed in May of 2002, the week I was graduating from
college, at Pierre’s by the Lake, a place his father used to take his
mom when they first moved to Texas. I thought he was taking me
out to celebrate my graduation. When we arrived, he asked me if
I wanted to open my graduation gift before or after dinner, and I
told him I would wait.
After dinner, we stood in front of his truck as I unwrapped the
gift. He had placed the ring in a cell phone box because I told him
I wanted a cell phone for graduation. When I discovered the ring
inside, I was so surprised that I wasn’t able to speak. The pause
made Mike anxious, so he asked me, “Well…. will you?” I found my
voice and through the tears said yes.
We began planning our wedding for a year later at my best friend’s
house in Haslet, Texas. I can honestly say that the wedding was one
of the most fun and exciting days of my life. We shared our love
with our friends and family, and now look forward to a long and
truly blessed life together.
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W hile exchanging vows in a European opera house might not be within
every couple’s reach, Bass Performance Hall has brought an unmatched,
modernized re-creation of such a destination. Located in the bustling downtown
of Fort Worth, the main performance hall is utilized for wedding ceremonies; the
adjacent historic building has evolved into Maddox-Muse Center and is well suited
for ceremonies and receptions. Adjacent to Bass Hall, Maddox-Muse is home to
both the Van Cliburn Recital Hall and McDavid Studio. The recital hall sits below
street level and its acoustics identically mirror those of Bass Hall. McDavid Studio is a
highly versatile space replete with 14 large windows looking out onto Calhoun and
5th Streets. Both Bass Hall and Maddox-Muse Center provide intimate, one-of-a-kind
locales for a wedding enveloped in Fort Worth’s glow and charm.
Photography by Enchanted Images
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Bass Performance Hall4th and Calhoun Streets Fort Worth, Texas 76102
www.basshall.com
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Jennifer and MattCityplace Conference Center Dallas Y
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Matt moved to Longview from Chicago
several years ago for a job promotion—he
works in marketing, and I teach first
grade. I grew up in Longview, but Matt knew virtually no one here.
Christy Comer, a friend of my family who also works with Matt, set
the wheels in motion. She introduced us on March 1, 2005, and it
was instant chemistry.
We got engaged six months later at a bed-and-breakfast in Madison,
Wisconsin. Matt had called ahead and had the concierge spell out
“Marry Me” in white rose petals on the bed. When we walked into
our room, Matt proposed.
We decided to get married in Dallas, because he had so many
friends and family members flying in from the Midwest, and we both
loved the atmosphere there. I have a tendency to be a control freak,
so I spent nearly all of the next year planning every minute detail.
We wanted our wedding to be very simple, yet classy, and I think
we accomplished that.
Matt is Catholic and had gone to an all-boys Catholic high school,
so we had one of his old coaches—who also happened to be a
priest—perform the welcome. I’m Baptist and my father is a minister,
so he performed the ceremony. It was definitely my dream wedding,
and the happiest day of my life.
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Jessica and GrantSt. Andrew United Methodist Church Plano Y
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W hen I decided to transfer to Kansas State University,
I looked forward to experiencing something new,
but was not thrilled about leaving Texas. I had
also prepared myself to wait until I got back to Dallas to meet that
special someone. The last thing I thought possible was that I would
meet the love of my life in the middle of Kansas.
I decided to live in the dorms for a while to meet people, but
unfortunately I was a little older than all of the other first-year
students. I was sharing my frustrations with a guy who lived in the
dorms as well, when he told me there was someone my age that
lived across the hall from him. Just then, the guy he was speaking
of walked in the front door. He had obviously just been running.
We were introduced and talked about how we both love to run and
work out. He told me he would like to have a running partner and
promised to come get me the next time he was going.
Sure enough, a week or so later, he came to my room and asked if
I would like to go work out with him. We ran to the gym, worked
out, and got to know a bit about each other. Afterwards, he asked
if I would like to have dinner with him. We had a wonderful time,
and many other dates followed.
Two years later, he followed me back home to Texas so that we
could spend the rest of our lives together.
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Joelle and Rob Westin Stonebriar Frisco Y
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O ur love/hate story began in the fall of 1990, when
we were both freshmen at The University of Texas
in Austin. Rob and I lived in the same freshman
dorm and met by chance; but neither one of us cared for the other.
The only thing we had in common, so we thought, was that we
were both Libras—our birthdays are two days apart. We remained
acquaintances through college, sharing friends but nothing more.
Nine years after we graduated, Rob was living in Dallas and I in
Houston. Rob would come to Houston from time to time to visit his
parents. One weekend, he made lunch plans with a couple of our
mutual friends. I, too, was invited. We ordered lunch that sunny
day in October, and as we sat outside to enjoy the nice weather,
something came over the two of us. It was love at first—well,
second—sight. He agreed to share his sandwich with me, as I was
not satisfied with my order. That gesture sealed the deal for me, and
I knew I would be forever smitten with him.
We’ve been together ever since. I guess what my parents have
always said is true: Timing is everything.
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T he premier fashion forward bridal boutique in Dallas, Blush Couture
offers the finest in bridal fashion. When brides come in for their one-on-
one consultation, they find themselves in a boutique and design studio brimming
with the creations of exclusive gown and accessory designers. Whether their tastes
are classic and sophisticated or chic and glamorous, the most discerning brides
discover flawless gowns that intricately reflect their individuality.
Within this debonair setting, brides can leisurely gaze at the most ravishing
gowns by world-renowned designers such as Junko Yoshioka and Augusta Jones.
Exclusively offered at Blush Couture is a sophisticated glamour and vintage-inspired
collection designed by the boutique’s owner, Naomi Peters. After surveying the
post-modernist designs of Caroline DeVillo and the semi-precious stones that grace
Youlin New York’s creations, these pieces define the modern, stunning and ever-
couture bride.
Photograph by Bert Spangemacher
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Blush Couture2422 Allen Street Dallas, Texas 75204214.303.0077 www.blushcouture.com
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Julie and GregoryHighland Park Presbyterian Church Dallas Y
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G regg and I met in the fall of 1998, when we were
both freshmen at Point Loma Nazarene University in
San Diego. He was tall, athletic, smart—and quiet. I
was the outgoing Texas girl, so Gregg never built up the courage to
ask me out. But we both admired each other from afar.
Unbeknownst to either of us, we both transferred to schools in Los
Angeles. About a year later, we spotted each other at church. We
recognized each other immediately, and realized we’d been given
a second chance.
We dated for a year and, along the way, fell in love. Gregg proposed
on New Year’s Eve in a room filled with roses and candles. Though
we didn’t take advantage of the opportunity the first time we met,
we’ll always be grateful for that second.
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Laura and ScottTrois Estates at Enchanted Rock Fredericksburg Y
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Scott moved to Houston from Richmond, Virginia, to
start a business. When we met, I had been living and
working in Houston for over four years. Scott and I met
at our apartment complex in Houston. Though we lived on the same
floor for more than a year, our paths never crossed.
It was not until I moved to another building in the complex that
we met—at the pool. Scott likes to tell people that I picked him up,
which is not true. In fact, I had been attempting to read a book, and
he simply would not stop talking to me. Our relationship began that
day, and we dated for about three years before we got engaged on
May 5, 2006.
Scott proposed on a weekend getaway in San Antonio at La
Canteria Resort and Spa. The evening we arrived, Scott took me on
a walk through the hiking trails and proposed at a scenic overlook
of the Hill Country.
Scott, as he likes to say, is a “nuevo” Texan. Many of his family and
friends were coming down to Texas for the first time, so Scott and I
wanted our wedding to showcase the feel and atmosphere of Texas;
thus we chose the Hill Country, the site of our engagement. Our
wedding was elegant, yet low key—true to Texas.
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Lindsey and JudsonWatermark Community Church Dallas Y
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Judson and I met while playing on a church softball
team. We began dating about halfway through the
season, and Judson proposed at the Dallas Arboretum
exactly a year after our first date.
For the proposal, Judson strategically placed a dozen roses around
the park to represent each month we had been dating. By the time
we got there, two of them had been confiscated so he had to
improvise a bit. When we found the last rose, he asked for my hand
and I said yes.
Four months later, on September 9, 2006, our amazing family
and friends surrounded us with their support and love as we
exchanged our vows—at the same amazing church that sponsored
our softball team!
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Reflecting the flair and personalities of every client is what Caplan Miller
Events does best. Distinctive ambiences are created for rehearsal
dinners, showers, engagement parties and other social events by incorporating
unique furniture and fabric elements. Creativity springs into event menus, cocktails
and even welcome gifts can be arranged to greet any out-of-town guests.
Caplan Miller Events has provided services for more than 1,000 events and continues to provide unforgettable sights and experiences for every event Not only will the occasion spark conversation among guests, but the setting in which it takes place will invite a celebratory spirit From specialty linens to detailed lighting—flowers and bridal favors, too—the tiniest elements incorporated into a broad, fresh vision make each event uniquely memorable
Photograph by Innovative Photography
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Caplan Miller Events1502 B West Avenue Austin, Texas 78701
512.610.7700 www.caplanmiller.com
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L ittle did I know that the overnight stay in Santa
Fe, New Mexico, on our way to Beaver Creek
would be one of the most memorable days of
my life.
Stuart—not known as “Mr. Romantic”—had been secretly working
on the details of his proposal for months. After planning a day of
shopping and relaxing at the spa, Stuart picked one of our favorite
restaurants for dinner. Geronimo’s was what I considered a perfect
ending to a wonderful day. I was totally unaware that while we were
dining, some of the staff at the Inn of the Anasazi were transforming
my room into a breathtaking setting for a marriage proposal.
As I opened the door of my room after returning from dinner, I
was overwhelmed by dozens of roses, strewn petals, lit candles,
chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne. At that moment,
I knew that after five years of dating, my time had finally come!
When I turned toward Stuart, who had dropped to one knee and
was smiling from ear to ear, he asked for my hand in marriage. It
doesn’t get any more romantic than that!
The following nine months were unforgettable and filled with
showers, parties and planning that would culminate on June 16 in a
magnificent wedding. Stuart and I will cherish the memories of that
day for the rest of our lives.
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Sandy and GarrettHotel Intercontinental Dallas Y
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F rom day one, Garrett and I had felt like we’d been
together for years and that we were meant for each
other. We just fit. He made me feel like the funniest,
most beautiful person alive, and I made him feel like the luckiest
man ever.
So when he finally decided to propose, it was really a no-brainer—
simply a matter of how to turn what had become an inevitability into
a surprise. Garrett had devised a plan to throw me off course, telling
me, “Baby, I think we should just take our time making this decision.
Maybe two years.” His suggestion completely freaked me out. I mean,
we’d been talking about getting married for a year, and suddenly he
was telling me he wanted to wait. But Garrett was determined to make
the proposal a surprise if it killed us.
Unbeknownst to me, Garrett had already been talking to a jeweler
about designing my ring and decided on the date—about a month
from that night—to pop the big one. While his covert plan did
burden him with the task of continually explaining that his sudden
extended time frame had nothing to do with how much he loved
me, it also reaffirmed our desire to be together.
One night I said to him, “Baby, if it’s the money, you don’t have to
get me a fancy ring; you can even get me a cubic zirconium. I really
don’t care. I just want to be with you forever.” He was floored, and
says now that it was so refreshing to hear his wife-to-be express her
love in such a pure, non-materialistic way.
A month or so later, it was I who was floored. Obviously, I said yes.
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Zoë and GlennAustin Museum of Art–Laguna Gloria Austin Y
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G lenn and I met in January of 2002—he was chairman
of the board for the Texas branch of the American
Electronics Association; I was executive director for
the central Texas branch. I had known Glenn as an acquaintance
for several years and had always considered him my favorite board
member. Not only did he have excellent ideas, he followed through
with them as well. That impressed me.
Though he lived and worked in Dallas, Glenn spent a great deal of
time in Austin during the 2003 legislative session, working to pass
a bill through the legislature. As a show of my appreciation for his
hard work, I offered to be his ride to and from the airport. On one
of those trips, we stopped for coffee. That trip to the coffee shop
changed our relationship forever. After a year and a half of dating,
Glenn proposed on New Year’s Eve, with all of my family present.
After three years of dating, we got married.
Our wedding, like our relationship, was driven by family. Our
wedding party was entirely comprised of family members—Glenn’s
son was a groomsman and his daughter a bridesmaid, and my
8-year-old daughter was not only a flower girl but conceived of the
idea that the girls should be flower fairies and designed the dresses,
which were created by a dressmaker in Los Angeles and a wing
maker in Arizona. Our wedding was magical, and we still get phone
calls from friends telling us what an amazing evening they had.
Since our wedding, we have grown both in our own ways and
together, and we only grow stronger with time. Our relationship
embodies our devotion to our families and each other, and I can
honestly say that I’ve become the person I am today because I have
Glenn’s love and support as my foundation.
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O ffering a glistening array of imaginative choices, Hotel ZaZa, located in
the cultural heart of the Houston Museum District, is perfectly framed by
breathtaking views of the city’s most beautiful parks and gardens. Weddings take on a
style of their own at Hotel ZaZa with 17,000 square feet of event space, including The
Phantom Ballroom, which overlooks Mecom Fountain. Coupled with cuisine from the
world-class Monarch Restaurant and Lounge, any wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner
or after-wedding brunch will not only be served in the height of luxury, but the flavors
will astound and tantalize the most discerning of palates.
In addition, Hotel ZaZa is complete with The Urban Oasis, a resort-style pool
featuring private cabanas and pool villas; full-service spa packages from ZaSpa are
a perfect way to relax and rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. Accommodations
are anything but ordinary as wedding guests can select from more than 300
exquisite rooms—many bridal couples choose to conclude their day of celebration
by retreating to a Magnificent Seven Suite or one of 10 fantastically themed
concept guestrooms.
Hotel ZaZa is not just another locale. It is Houston’s premier destination for
celebratory affairs.
Photography courtesy of Hotel ZaZa Houston
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Hotel ZaZa5701 Main Street Houston, Texas 77005
713.526.1991 www.hotelzaza.com/houston
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Icing on the Cake
Anna PhotographyAnna MunozAustin512.699.2923www.anna-photo.com
Carissa Byers PhotographyCarissa Byers Dallas 214.728.6809www.carissabyers.com
Carissa Hoopes PhotographyCarissa Hoopes DuvalSan Marcos 512.312.9872www.hoopesphoto.com
Diana M. Lott PhotographyDiana M. LottAustin512.422.2803www.dianamlottphotography.com
We would like to offer a special thanks to the photographers who contributed to make this book possible.
AspenLight PhotographyJames, Larry and Kay WilliamsDallas972.754.8271www.aspenlight.com
Beaux Arts PhotographySam AniseDallas/Fort Worth469.684.4305www.beauxartsphoto.com
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imaginographyAndy Post and Paul SokalDallas972.953.7012www.imaginography.net
Innovative PhotographyDarcie and Chris SiiteriAustin512.371.7778www.innovativephotography.com
Engaged StudioJanelle Lowrance Dallas/Fort Worth817.690.0141www.engagedstudio.com
Larry Fleming PhotographerLarry FlemingPlano972.422.8176www.larryfleming.com
Elle StudiosLeah PolkowskeAustin512.773.6058www.ellestudios.com
Lauren Clark PhotographyLauren Clark Lubbock 806.535.7871 www.laurenclarkphotography.com
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Icing on the Cake
Anna PhotographyAnna MunozAustin512.699.2923www.anna-photo.com
Carissa Byers PhotographyCarissa Byers Dallas 214.728.6809www.carissabyers.com
Carissa Hoopes PhotographyCarissa Hoopes DuvalSan Marcos 512.312.9872www.hoopesphoto.com
Diana M. Lott PhotographyDiana M. LottAustin512.422.2803www.dianamlottphotography.com
We would like to offer a special thanks to the photographers who contributed to make this book possible.
AspenLight PhotographyJames, Larry and Kay WilliamsDallas972.754.8271www.aspenlight.com
Beaux Arts PhotographySam AniseDallas/Fort Worth469.684.4305www.beauxartsphoto.com
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imaginographyAndy Post and Paul SokalDallas972.953.7012www.imaginography.net
Innovative PhotographyDarcie and Chris SiiteriAustin512.371.7778www.innovativephotography.com
Engaged StudioJanelle Lowrance Dallas/Fort Worth817.690.0141www.engagedstudio.com
Larry Fleming PhotographerLarry FlemingPlano972.422.8176www.larryfleming.com
Elle StudiosLeah PolkowskeAustin512.773.6058www.ellestudios.com
Lauren Clark PhotographyLauren Clark Lubbock 806.535.7871 www.laurenclarkphotography.com
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Arrangements by Mary Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Austin Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Austin’s World of Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Balcones Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Bass Performance Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Blush Couture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Bridgette’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Caplan Miller Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Cebolla Fine Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Chapel Dulcinea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
City Club Fort Worth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Cocktails & Caviar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Del Frisco’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Diamond Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Diamonds & Dreams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Duncan & Boyd Jewelers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Floral Renaissance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Harley’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Hotel Valencia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Hotel ZaZa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
ILIOS Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Inviting Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
La Duni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Lakeway Resort and Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Los Patios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Ocones Bridal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Old Glory Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Paradise Cove at Lake Grapevine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Rough Creek Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek . . . . . . . . . . . 195
RSVP Soiree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
The Salt Lick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Seventh Heaven Cakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Sicola’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Star Hill Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Susan G. Komen for the Cure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Susan Robinson Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Terrace Retreat Salon & Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Thomas Saverio Salon & Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Timarron Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Trinity Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
VELLA Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
The Victorian House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
The Vista on Seward Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Wendy Krispin Caterer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
The Winfield Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
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