9.11.2010 ~ Generous Hearts

A year ago (yes, a year ago - needless to say I'm a little behind in my blogging) Tauni and Carter got married at Beckenridge Vineyard in Dallas. This is one of my favorite venues, and I love every opportunity we get to work out there. The staff is amazing, views are spectacular, and it offers a very intimate setting for your wedding. One of the things that I loved most about this couple was, well, everything! They had such a "zest" for life, found the positive in everything, and were just so happy to get married they were always smiling and laughing. Plus, Carter is a great guy and was involved with every step of the process!

Photography was by CK Photography, both live music and DJ'ing was provided by DW Duo, catering was by Wild Pear, and flowers were provided by Distinctive Designs. I've had the pleasure of working with Denice of Distinctive Designs numerous times, and I love her work - and so do our clients! This was the first time I had the pleasure of working with the other vendors, and they were great! Celia of CK Photography was always right where the action was so she didn't miss a shot, Dawn from DW Duo kept the energy going all night, and the food from Wild Pear was superb! Overall this was an amazing group of vendors to work with and everything came together wonderfully for the couple.


Okay, time to talk details - and there were a lot! The couple made stands out of wine bottles (filled with rice) to hold the name of each table, and each table name was after a winery - they looked great! They also made programs for there ceremony, which had different sayings on the front, and everyone was asking everyone else what their's said. Here are some examples: "Love one another and you will be happy. It's as simple and as difficult as that." "You know it's love when you want to keep holding hands even after you're sweaty." "The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships." Once the ceremony was over - it was time to get the party started. What a better way to do that than having the bridal party dance down the aisle! The music starts, everyone pulled out and put on their sunglasses, and danced down the aisle. It was a very fun, memorable moment that set the mood for the rest of the evening.

There were candles everywhere, setting a very romantic mood. And for dessert? Well there was cake of course - but there was also a great dessert buffet including cheesecake with lots of topping choices! I know I've mentioned how much I loved this couple already - but another reason was their extremely generous hearts. Instead of doing wedding favors for the guests, they made a donation to one of their favorite charities. Also, instead of registering for gifts, they asked their guests to make a donation to a charity in lieu of a gift. Tauni and Carter, you are both beautiful, amazing people and I am so blessed to have met you and shared in your wedding day with you!