REAL COUPLES | KIM + KENNETH

March 13, 2017

We're switching things up today on the blog and featuring a "Bride + Groom" portrait session for #marriedfacemonday! Kim + Kenneth came to us while planning their magical New Years Eve wedding last year and we've been obsessed with them ever since.

With their ceremony scheduled for well past sundown, Kim + Kenneth opted to have their First Look and newlywed photos taken a few weeks before the big day. This untraditional idea allowed for some seriously beautiful photos at Rockledge Park in Grapevine, Texas. We loved watching our couples break with tradition and do what makes them happy! And this gallery makes us happy!

PHOTOGRAPHY | CHRISTY ARCHIBALD
FLORALS | CELEBRATE DALLAS
LOCATION | ROCKLEDGE PARK

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BRIDAL BABES | OUR REAL BRIDE, RACHAEL

March 8, 2017

I mean, can Wednesday get any prettier? YES! Proof is in the pictures!

We'll be keeping the introductions short + sweet today while the gallery does most of the work for us. We are so incredibly humbled and honored to work with gorgeous clients like Rachael and photographers who capture their personalities so perfectly. We've been bursting to share Leah Golter's talent with y'all ever since these photos hit our inbox! Enjoy + happy Wednesday!

PHOTOGRAPHY | LEAH GOTLER
FLORALS | CELEBRATE DALLAS
DRESS | a&bé
MAKEUP | MARCELLA AUBREY MAKEUP

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BRITTNEY + TANNER | QUIXOTIC WORLD IN DEEP ELLUM

March 6, 2017

Yay!! It's #MARRIEDFACEMONDAY!

Our favorite weddings here at Celebrate Dallas are the ones that showcase the true spirit of a couple. Brittney + Tanner took that idea and ran wild. Their Halloween inspired bash is the epitome of an authentic wedding. From the Rabbit Hole aesthetic of Quixotic World to the black wedding dress worn by the bride, we loved everything about this magical night.

We adore Brittney's black wedding gown complete with a gold skeleton cuff and Tanner's steampunk dragon tamer ensemble. These two made quite a pair and one spectacular entrance into their wedding.

Get a peek into their wedding gallery and vendor team below!

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TRENDS | WEDDING CAKE ALTERNATIVES

March 1, 2017

It's the sweetest part of a wedding, after the "I Do's", we're of course talking about the desserts. Most couples head the traditional route, ordering and designing a gorgeous cake that fits the wedding's theme.

CAKE | WHISK UNTIL SWEETSTYLING | CELEBRATE COLORFULLY — CAKE | WHISK UNTIL SWEET
STYLING | CELEBRATE COLORFULLY

However, some brides are more adventurous and order specialty cakes in exciting or festive shapes.

And then there are brides who hate cake but, love sweets. And this is a post for designed for you! -- But, it's also for anyone who's willing to break tradition while still keeping it sweet.

CAKE POPS
They are the closest thing to cake, including the texture and taste. Cake pops also have all the style and grace without the size of a cake.

pro tip: encourage your baker to use details from your wedding. Include your color scheme or even the details of your wedding gown!

CUPCAKES
Consider these guys the older, cooler, sibling to the cake pop. They're more mature, more filling, and have so much more potential.

ICE CREAM
This dessert will require some logistical creativity on behalf of your caterer but, how cool would this treat be? Ice Cream Sundae Bar, anyone?

pro tip: serve this guy just as the party is heating up! Want to really surprise your guests? Consider hiring an ice cream truck.

GO FRENCH: MACARONS + CROQUEMBOUCHE
Go cultural and break the mold by combining these two French classics and designing an entire desserts table around the concept.

DONUTS
Do we really need to explain the joys of a donut tower?...didn't think so.

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Can't make up your mind? Do it all! It's your big day after all, try a dessert samplings table to keep even your pickiest of guests satisfied.

DESSERTS | Francois Payard; Canele by Celine; La Maison de Macaron

The key here is to do what makes you (and your belly) happy. One day of cravings won't hurt you too much and the possibilities are endless. If you're still undecided on what to do for your wedding dessert talk with your baker/cater or head over to one of our MOST LOVED bakers Whisk Until Sweet for even more sweet inspiration. Happy eatings!

Headline Photo | Paige Jones

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AUTUMNAL BOHEMIAN STYLED EDITORIAL

February 27, 2017

FEATURED ON THE PERFECT PALETTE

Happy Monday, y'all! Today we are so excited to finally share our Autumnal Bohemian Editorial!

This past fall, we ventured out into Oak Cliff to find the perfect tree-filled grove and setup a dreamy scene for the bohemian bride in all of us.

We chose super saturated tones like emerald, navy, and amber and accented with matte black and brass. We tied in lots of mixed textures and patterns with vintage rugs, an amazing low table from Beautiful Event Rentals, and vintage glassware.

We were so excited to bring in as much texture as we could with the flowers! Both the garland runner and the bride's bouquet are full of blooms in shades of amber, berries, and fall foliage!

Our model, Taylor, is actually a former bride of ours! (See her wedding here!) Her company, Gypset Creative, also designed the full paper suite that we died over!

Hello Flawless rocked the beauty business with this messy, relaxed up-do and a smokey amber eye. Paired with this stunning gown from Lovely Bride and emerald jewels from our favorite Shapiro Diamonds, and this bride was ready for a wedding night under the stars!

And, of course, we couldn't have done it without our amazing photographer, Chelsea Q. White, who captured everything so beautifully. There's just something about her film images that make us all misty eyed!

Be sure to scroll through the full gallery and see the full vendor team below. And thank you to the Perfect Palette for featuring our collaboration!