Karey and I were so honored that Bride Associates asked us to provide the wedding photography for their semi-annual Faux Wedding held at the Melrose Hotel in Dallas.   The ladies at Bride Associates are true professionals and they make sure every detail on wedding day is taken care of.  Not to mention they are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. 

We also want to thank all the soon to be brides for coming out and we hope you all took home some fabulous ideas for your wedding.  And of course we hope that you had an amazing time, it sure looked like everyone did.  So I hope you enjoy looking at the pictures below.

The getting ready shots are some of my favorite.  I love love love capturing the bride as she is preparing to make her grand entrance and marry the man she loves.  When she slips into her dress and suddenly it hits her, this is really, its really happening.  The veil goes on as she tries to fight back the tears. 

Ok well in this case our faux bride and groom were already married to each other but I think some of the same emotions flooded back.  Let me say, the bride looked beyond stunning in her dress and birdcage veil from Circle Park Bridal.  I just can’t get enough of birdcage veils and feathers, etc. I love it all!!!

OMG, here, she is just breathtaking!!! 

The rooftop of the Melrose is the perfect spot for a wedding ceremony. 

Ok even though this was a faux wedding, I love that the bride had the same emotions that every bride has on their wedding day.  When a bride sees her groom as she walks down the aisle, I love that the smiles are not contained.  They grin from ear to ear and I love my job because I get to capture that.

Ok right here is my favorite part of a wedding.  They bride and groom have just been pronounced husband and wife and the huge deep breath they both take and when they exhale all the stress is released.   I never get tired of this moment.

Ok how gorgeous is this reception.  Using lighting at your reception really tranforms the space from uplighting on the walls to pinspotting your centerpieces.  It just looks great in photos and highlights the centerpieces so you guests can enjoy them more.  Also I love the  linens, that is another simple touch that really makes your reception unique.  Trust me, if you combine these two elements, your guests will stop for a second when they enter and say WOW!!

Ok this had to be one of the best entrances.  What bride and groom wouldn’t want a trumpet and trombone leading them into the reception. So fun!!

Real flowers on a cake so add a little something extra to it that I love! 

A good dj and/or band really make for one killer reception.  Everyone has the best time and will remember your wedding for years to come.

A Special thanks to all of the Participating Vendors.  We enjoyed working with you and all of you made our job so much easier.

Wedding Planner – Bride Associates

 Ceremony and Reception Site – Warwick Melrose Hotel

After Party Site – Melrose Library Bar

Linens – BBJ Linen

Reception Band – The Walton Stout Band

Floral – Out of the Garden

Photography – K&S Photography

Bride’s Dress and Veil – Circle Park Bridal

Bridemaids’ Dresses – Bella Bridesmaid

Reception DJ and MC – I Entertainment

Ceremony Music – Serenata Strings

Men’s Attire – Tuxedo Junction

Ceremony Officiant – Love Notes

Transportation – Romantic Remembrances 

Programs – Cleverly Invite

Hair and Make-up – Nina Mustafa Makeup 

Cake and Cupcakes – Romanos Bakery

Videography – Media Blend Studios

Video Invitation – Time Capsule Media

Jewelery – Stella and Dot

Photobooth – Booth Booth

Lighting – Absolute Lighting