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Royal Wedding – Part 2 from StrictlyWeddings.com

We continue our Royal Wedding fantasy with Part 2 from our fabulous Dallas partners. Can’t wait to hear what you all have to say about this inspiration board!

Photography - Thisbe Grace Photography
Flowers & Planning - Jordan Payne
Location - Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Jewelry - deBoulle
Bridal Gowns - Warren Barron Bridal
Hair – Sonia Trevino
Make up - Myra Rams-Sanabria/My Fabulous Faces
Model – Megahn Moll

Royal Wedding – StrictlyWeddings.com Style

As Americans, we are as enthralled with the romance of a Royal Wedding as those in England. So, we reached out to our very talented group of Dallas partners to create their vision of a Royal Wedding. Orchestrated by wedding planner, Jordan Payne, with the magic of Thisbe Grace’s photography, the inspiration board below showcases their idea of a royal wedding set amidst the elegance of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Wedding gown and accessories are from Warren Barron Bridal. Jewelry from deBoulle. Makeup by Mayra Rams-Sanabria of My Fabulous Faces and hair by Sonia Trevino. Such beauty and grace. Thank you to all who donated their time and talents for this incredible shoot.

Come back on Wednesday for Part 2 of our Royal Wedding shoot!

Photography – Thisbe Grace Photography
Flowers & Planning – Jordan Payne
Location – Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Jewelry – deBoulle
Bridal Gowns – Warren Barron Bridal
Hair – Sonia Trevino
Make up – Myra Rams-Sanabria/My Fabulous Faces
Model – Megahn Moll

Weddings Texas style – Boots & Couture

In October, we showcased one of our photographers, Thisbe Grace, who shared her beautiful images of an engagement shoot in a field of Texas wildflowers and the bride wore boots. Well, the bride and groom, Lindsey and Rusty, are now married. Wedding planner, Jordan Payne, shared these additional photos by Thisbe of this sweet (and we bet a little bit sassy) wedding.

Church: Christ the King
Gown: Oscar de la Renta
Shoes: Vince  Camuto
Reception: The Belo Mansion
Event Rental: Celebration

New Spotlight Video on Nasher Sculpture Center

Did you know that Dallas brides have their own secret garden for creating a magical wedding reception? Jordan Payne of Jordan Payne Events interviews Nasher Sculpture Center’s Meredith Strode in our latest Spotlight Video and uncovers all the wonderful care that goes into a Nasher wedding reception. It’s an enchanting venue. With catering by the famous Wolfgang Puck, it’s easy to see why it’s one of our top three choices for Dallas wedding receptions. (View video)

Purple Reign – Inspiration from Jordan Payne Events

My office is purple, need I say more. Purple reigns true for me and, from what we see in the photos below, with our brides as well. Many thanks to our StrictlyWeddings.com Jordan Payne for sharing with us.

A Wedding Palette of Chartreuse and Choral

Our StrictlyWeddings.com partner, Jordan Payne, from Jordan Payne Events shared these photos from a recent wedding. She loved designing with a color palette of chartreuse and coral which, to her, spoke of the beautiful combination of summer warmth. The tones were carried from the bride’s Monolo’s to the flower girls wedding wand. It was an intimate affair of 50 guests held at the Joule Hotel in Dallas.

Photography: Thisbe Grace

White Wedding Bouquets – Simple Elegance

How we love the simple elegance of white & ivory bouquets.  There is just something so beautiful and serene about the color palette.  Almost every flower type comes in a white or ivory tone which really gives the designer freedom to create wonders.  Below are a few white and ivory bouquet favorites from Jordan Payne of Jordan Payne Events in Dallas, Texas. We hope these give you some special inspiration!

Dallas Photographers:

From top left across on row 1 - Joseph Mark Photography
Middle photo – Thisbe Grace Photography
Bottom left across – Thisbe Grace Photography, Gary Donihoo-f8 Studio, Thisbe Grace Photography & Shaun Menary

Wedding Reception Colors – Artful Wedding Cakes

Recently we had the pleasure of designing some tablescapes for the annual Belo Mansion open house. Brides-to-Be and their families were invited to the annual event to meet and mingle with the best Dallas has to offer in the world of weddings (and check out their work!). Frosted Art provided one of their beautiful cakes for the historic ballroom that is such a pleasure to decorate & design. This fab cake was completely covered with gorgeous sugar flowers – very impressive!

Teaming up with Posh Couture Rentals, my company, Jordan Payne Events, designed some tablescapes ranging from chic to romantic. Special thanks to Scott Hagar for the fabulous photos.

Source: Jordan Payne Events

Photography: Scott Hagar

Cake: Frosted Art

Light Up Your Wedding Night

Looking for that “something” that will really make your wedding feel like a fairy-tale? Look no more, lighting is the answer! This luxury is a small price to pay for a big and bold statement. Whether you’re having an afternoon reception of hors d’oeuvres and mimosas, or a seated dinner affair at 8, the simple addition of lighting can be transformational. Lighting can be used to give a cold room a sense of warmth and glow, or change an elegant ballroom into a personal fashion statement for you and your hip groom.

This couple used Jordan Payne Events to transform The Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas into an exotic lounge. Fun, Flirty, Creative…Clearly, this was an event no one could forget with such stunning lighting. Absolutely an art form!

Jordan Payne Events provided this classic wedding look shown below as well. Here is an example of more subtle lighting, a look well suited for the simple and elegant bride. With warm golden tones, this lighting will surely make your guests feel welcome, invited and comfortable. Beautiful with all wedding colors, especially those in the warm color family (reds, gold/yellow, browns, etc.), and complimented by the beautiful chandelier in Arlington Hall at Lee Park in Dallas, Texas. Timeless!

Next time you’re brainstorming ways to add that “special touch” to your reception, remember, don’t skimp on lighting. It’s worth every penny!

Source: Katy Brooks

Photography by Gary Donihoo of f8Studio

Photography by Joseph Ellis of Joseph Mark Photography

Strike a Pose! Wedding Photos – More Dramatic, Edgier

There are some tricks that you can adopt to look better in your wedding pictures irregardless of whether it’s a professional photographer who poses you or your uncle or auntie whose instructions is limited to “say cheese!” By knowing some tips and secrets, and spending time in front of the mirror practicing before the big day, you can help look your best for your wedding pictures.

• Point Your Toes
  • You may think a pointed toe doesn’t matter because most wedding gowns cover your feet but it does make a difference.
  • Avoid planting both your feet together while flat on the ground. Move a foot to point your toes by doing this; you are shifting your weight to your back foot, which will cause your hip to shift. This hip-shift makes you look curvier.
• Turn Your Shoulder at 45-degree Angle to the Camera
  • If you turn your body slightly to the right or left, you will appear slimmer in the photo. Generally speaking, your entire body should never be square with the camera but slightly side-on, usually 45-degree or more.
• Relax Your Shoulders
  • People tend to tighten and raise their shoulders when they are nervous and this causes a couple of problems. It makes your shoulders appear narrower, your neck shorter, and worse, it creates a look of tenseness. (Not a happy bride pose!).
  • To be able to do this pose, you have to concentrate on relaxing your shoulders let them fall naturally.

• Keep your Elbows Away from Your Body
  • Unless you are super-slim, pose with your elbows slightly away from your sides. If you pose with your elbows touching the sides of your body, your body will look as wide as the elbow-to-elbow dimension, not to mention that if you have upper arms that are not toned, it will get squished and look even bigger.
  • Just move your elbows slightly away from your sides, creating just a small separation between your body and your arm, people will notice the cut-in of your waistline in your photos and this makes your torso appears slimmer.
  • Learn this pose with care. When you are moving your elbows outward, make sure that you do not lift your shoulders (which we already know, is not a good thing). Also you only want to move your elbows slightly away from your sides – too far out and you’ll look like you’re doing the funky chicken!

• Make Your Eyes Appear Larger
  • Usually, it is not flattering to tilt your head back because your chin becomes more prominent than your eyes. Lower your chin by a fraction of an inch.  This will bring your eyes closer to the camera than your chin and mouth and makes your eyes appear larger. Just a tiny lower – too much lowering and you might cause a double chin. Practice in front of the mirror.
• Relax Your Forehead
  • When trying to accentuate their eyes, brides will open their eyes wide. In the process of doing this, they raise their eyebrows which creates a “surprised look” and a wrinkled forehead.
  • Keep your eyes and forehead relaxed in order to look more natural. Practice your facial poses in front of the mirror till you are familiar with the movements.

Photos courtesy of Jordan Payne Events and Table 4 Weddings.