LAUREN + JORDAN | THE MILESTONE MANSION

YAY!! It's #MARRIEDFACEMONDAY!

Today we're sharing the wonderful wedding of Lauren + Jordan! A classic couple with a timeless style, this December wedding highlights winter white florals and all the evergreens.

This handsome couple tied the knot last winter at The Milestone Mansion in Aubrey, Texas. Lauren + Jordan envisioned a holiday wedding without all that Christmas red and instead of the standard gold accent, they opted for silver. We were all about it! We're also loving the maids in black trend so many of our brides are featuring. One of our favorite moments came at the beginning of the reception. In a nod to the groom's heritage, the wedding guests were invited to participate in the Grand March, a parade around the reception hall to begin the wedding festivities. 

You can see all the amazing details in the full gallery below shot by one of our new favorites, Kate Pease Photography.  We had the opportunity to work with many new faces like Greg from Simply Music and Madison Bradley! 

COORDINATION | CELEBRATE DALLAS
PHOTOGRAPHY | KATE PEASE
VENUE + CATERING/BAR  | THE MILESTONE MANSION, AUBREY
FLORALS | CELEBRATE DALLAS
CAKE | THE CAKE STAND
DJ | SIMPLY MUSIC
HAIR | STYLING BY MACY
MAKEUP | MADISON BRADLEY

RECAP | CSF ICE CREAM WORKSHOP

It's always a fun day when we get to hang out with our Circle Seven Five gals!

Last month, we teamed up with Cassidy + Jordan of Circle Seven Five, to throw a fun ice cream inspired workshop at our studio, The Coterie!

The lovely ladies in attendance made their own floral ice cream cones and then made DIY from-freaking-scratch ice cream as a sweet treat! How cool is that?!

We had so much fun putting together the cute sprinkle backdrop for everyone to take their perfect instagram shot and boomerangs! Seriously, these girls are the cutest!

Thank you to Peyton Frank for the images and be sure to hop over to the Circle Seven Five website to see more about their events and membership options!

KIM + KENNETH | THE HILTON LINCOLN CENTER

Yay! It's #MarriedFaceMonday!

Today we're ringing in the New Year with #KennethandKim at the Hilton Lincoln Center.  If you remember, this couple's ceremony start was well after sunset so they opted a First Look/Bride + Groom portrait session a few weeks before the wedding.

Kim and Kenneth's NYE wedding was a sparkly dream featuring creamy whites and maids in black. Married by a dear friend and walking down the aisle arm in arm, this couple made sure every detail of their wedding was uniquely personal. 

Our favorite moments from the day were any time the flutterfetti was involved, like the countdown to midnight and the grand exit. This was a first for us and let's just say if your venue allows for it, it's well worth the cleaning fee. 

We hope you find some inspiration from this grand New Years Eve wedding! You can see the full gallery below shot by a new favorite, Christy Archibald Photography.

COORDINATION | CELEBRATE DALLAS
FLORALS | CELEBRATE DALLAS
PHOTOGRAPHY | CHRISTY ARCHIBALD
DJ // LIGHTING + CONFETTI CANNON| LE FORCE
VENUE // CATERING + BAR | HILTON LINCOLN CENTER
HAIR + MAKEUP | AMY M. BRIDAL BEAUTY
CAKE + DESSERT BAR | SWEETS BY SELINA
CHAIR COVER RENTALS | AM LINENS
PHOTOBOOTH | GALAXY PHOTOBOOTH

HOW TO (OR NOT TO) | KID-FRIENDLY WEDDING

Kids: they're adorable, cuddly, and super unpredictable.

When things are good, they're great! But a cranky infant, curious toddler, or eye-rolling pre-teen can really put a damper on your big day. If you aren't super jazzed about the idea of having to feed and/or be responsible for children during your wedding follow our fool-proof guide!

Kid-Friendly 101 | Bring on the adorable baby converses & tuxedos

1. Include Them: Time to break out the  infant bow-ties and toddler flower crowns! All the feels will immediately hit you as you watch a stumbling baby carry flowers, rings, or vows down the aisle. 

PHOTOGRAPHY | Amanda Sharp Photography

2. Let the Parents Know!: Whether you are or are not having a kid-friendly day, give parents a heads up. This rule is especially true if you have a lot of out-of-town guests attending. Be explicit on the invitation. Want to know how to address an invite to include kids? Check out our past post for a how-to.

3. Don't Do Anything Special: Kids are their own entertainment. Shelling out a bunch of $$ isn't necessary. Kids will run, dance, get messy, make new friends they'll forget by morning, and probably fall asleep. 

4. Do Something Special: I know, I know, we just just said not to spend too much time creating kid-friendly spaces but, if your inner creative just can't resist,  do it.

EVENT PLANNING  | Amorology 

PHOTOGRAPHY | Josh Elliot Photography

STATIONARY | Be My Guest

EVENT PLANNING | Amorology 

STATIONARY | Lovely Paper Things

Include bubbles, hula hoops, or other low maintenance kid exciting games and toys. If you're really trying to wow your guests, create an entire experience like a mini carnival.

SOURCE | Style Unvieiled

SOURCE | Style Unvieiled 

5. Hire Someone: An agency can provide lots of insights, options, and insurance for children during wedding. Hiring professionals often also means there's a certain level of care and medical security attached. In short: Parents want to know their kids are safe. Leave them in good hands (that aren't yours).

6. Chicken Nuggets For All: One of my favorite memories from last season was overhearing a groomsmen request chicken nuggets and friends from the kid's menu. If you know you'll have kids in attendance, anticipate picky eaters as well. Talk with your caterer about different kid-friendly options for food.

7. Let the DJ know it's a kid-friendly wedding before "Pop, Lock, & Drop It" comes on: Everyone loves a good DJ but, not all songs or artists are appropriate for the tiny tots present on your big day. 

Not-So-Kid-Friendly 101 | Let's skip the spilled juice boxes and tantrums

8. Compromise: Don't feel compelled to include kids 100% of the time. Consider hosting children during the ceremony, especially if they're in the bridal party, and then excusing the into a separate child friendly area later in the night.

9. Hire Someone: I'm going to say it again because, it's just that simple. Hiring experts or a seasoned team to help supervise and care for children during the ceremony saves you the time and headache of wondering whether or not little Cindy Lou Who has her blessed hands in your dream wedding cake. There are loads of agencies and price points to chose from!

Will you be inviting kids to your wedding? 

BRIDAL BABES | OUR REAL BRIDE, CAROLINA

We're kicking off April with our babe bride Carolina! Featuring AT&T Performance Arts Center as a backdrop, this beauty and her adorable pup braved the cold Dallas winter while the talented Jillian Zamora followed them around snapping this gorgeous gallery. 

Including your pets in the wedding is nothing new but dressing up your dog for bridal portraits is next level puppy love and we dig it. Check back later this month for Carolina + Paul's #marriedfacemonday post!

PHOTOGRAPHY | JILLIAN ZAMORA
FLORALS | CELEBRATE DALLAS
MAKEUP + HAIR | STEPHANIE NELSON