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TOP 10 | INSTAGRAM ROUNDUP

May 19, 2021

I know, I know…where the hell have we been? Life’s gotten a little busy and wedding season is ramping up (🎉) so we’ve been a little swamped. We have been active on our Instagram though! To tide you over, today we’re doing a round up of some of our favorite insta posts during our little ~break~.

Earth Day at the Arboretum

The Nose Scrunch Heard Round the World

Our Feature in Brides of North Texas

TFW You Marry Your Soulmate

Sacred Traditions

A Bird’s Eye View of Happily Ever After

Bonnie and Clyde 2021

Cheers to New Beginnings

The Stuff of Fairytails

Modern Day Cinderella Realness

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TOP 5 | SOUTHERN WEDDING TRADITIONS

September 9, 2020

As a Texas transplant, planning southern weddings came with a whole host of new traditions. The first time I heard of the "House Party," I was beyond confused (but intrigued). But, we dove in headfirst, and now we can get enough of these Down South customs. In today's blog post, we'll be discussing our Top 5 Southern Wedding Traditions, so put on your boots and let's scoot!

Grooms Cake

Traditionally the Groom’s cake a is a smaller more elaborately designed cake gifted to the groom. Although they’re not required, many couples choose to include them in their day as a way to incorporate the grooms personality and unique taste. The cake is also an opportunity to serve a more “basic“ cake flavor like chocolate and would serve as a great boxed favor at the end of the night. We’ve seen them all; footballs, sports logos, even a boat like the cake down below.

Bridals

Bridals are a pre-wedding day photoshoot where the bride can get all done up in her wedding dress to take solo pictures. These pictures can be sweet keepsakes or printed for display on wedding day. These shoots are often scheduled the same day that Brides have their hair and makeup trials so they can get the best bang for their buck. Although this typically centers around the bride, we have seen Bride + Groom. In those cases, the Bride and Groom get together and wear a more relaxed version of their wedding attire. Think no bowtie and hair down.

Bridal Luncheon

I know what you're thinking, another expensive pre-wedding party *eye roll*, but you're wrong, sort of! Bridal luncheons are an opportunity for Brides to celebrate their bridal party like a wedding shower, but for the sweet friends and family members who'll also be walking down the aisle. This party can be held before or after the wedding, so long as it includes those who served or are serving on the brides' side of the wedding, flower girls and all. You can even invite other women who played or will play a large role in your wedding day. People like your aunt, who made the cookie favors, or your nana who helped put together your invitation suite. The gifts for the event don't have to be extravagant; dinner or lunch on you is enough to love on your squad.

Second Line

Wedding Second Lines are fun and ultra festive ways to let the good times roll on your wedding day. Second Lines are a New Orleanian tradition that stems from West African dance circles. As it became a ritual for African Americans, the parades expanded to celebrations of new life and death. In a typical line, the guests, lead by a brass band and the couple follow a parade route whooping, hollering, swinging towels, grooving, and celebrating their newlywed status. This tradition might take a few more steps to set up (if you’re headed out to a public road, you’ll need a parade permit and barricades to keep things safe), but it’s well worth it. If you’re concerned about cultural appropriation, do your research, consult your local black-led jazz band, hire a local black-led jazz band, and ultimately make the decisions that feels the best for you.

Southern Cuisine

If we’re honest, this is our favorite southern tradition of them all. Be it soul food, Tex-Mex, or barbeque; we can’t get enough of the DELICIOUS food. With the right catering team, your wedding food might be more popular and you. Just kidding, you’re the star, but like, make sure you have enough so that we can get seconds.

Did we miss any traditions? What’s your favorite Southern wedding traditions?

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RACHAEL + BLAKE | THE WHITE SPARROW

September 10, 2018

To be honest, I didn't quite realize how behind on posting our work we were until I came across this stunning gallery from LAST OCTOBER and my mind was blown. Don't you fret, we're pulling photos and googling synonyms for "happy" like mad over here!

Rachel + Blake tied the knot last year at one of our favorite venues in Texas, The White Sparrow. This gem of a venue is situated in Quinlan Texas and some people question if it's worth the 40 minute drive from downtown Dallas. Trust us, it totally is! Give Marissa a call and schedule a tour, you will not be disappointed! A member of the Celebrate Dallas team will even be having her wedding there next year!

Now back to our #marriedfacemonday couple and their stunningly rustic wedding day. October usually marks the beginning of fall in Texas and the weather did not disappoint. With the perfectly overcast lighting and our favorite backdrop, there's just so much to love about this day! We paired dark wooden accents with soft neutral blooms and subtle pops of pink. The men were styled in dark navy suits with pale pink ties, while the maids dazzled in various shades of dusty rose and creamy ivory.

One of Rachael's absolute must-haves was a pair of teal velvet chairs from Beautiful Event Rentals she'd spotted on a blog feature of our Autumnal Boho Editorial. Those bold chairs became the focal point of our entire design, playing the vital role of dinner seating. Family was also a huge inspiration to the couple when it came to their wedding day. The date was specifically chosen as a nod to Rachael's parents, who also wed on the first weekend of October. Their officiant was a close family friend who spoke beautifully of their love and a table that once belonged to Rachael's grandmother, held their unity candle and bible during the ceremony.

After an epic dance party on the patio under the stars and twinkle lights, guests ventured to the front of the barn to witness a spectacular SURPRISE firework display put on by the venue. One of our first firework displays, and it did not disappoint! Check out the footage in the highlight video below! Extra big thank you's to our photographer, Adria Lea and our videography team from Joy Neville Photography + Films!

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