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Do you ever feel like maybe there's a chance you've been spoiled? I mean really, like you just met the perfect person & they're beyond awesome... Okay, odds are if you're reading this you are engaged so you know exactly what we are saying. Well, years ago we met Ariana - owner of ANM Photography and it's basically like that. If you're in the Denton area, even Fort Worth/Dallas (and don't quote us but pretty sure we've seen her post photos from beautiful out of State areas too) you've got to check out her beautiful work! So, we decided to help you out a bit and here's a little bio for you to get things going.
"Hi there! My name is Ariana Nicole Ruehle. (Used to be Ariana Nicole Miller hence ANM Photography.) It all began in a dark room, in 8th grade, mixing chemicals and paper resulting in a few award-winning photographs. My passion was discovered and with camera in hand, there was no turning back. My style is fun, personable and quietly unobtrusive resulting in photographs that naturally reveal the true personality of my clients in creative settings and environments."
We love getting to work with pros that not only know what they are doing but have a fun personality. That's when we get to see our couples come into their comfort zone and truly enjoy every moment. Having that connection is so important! So, time to meet one of the photographers we've gotten to work with that has an amazing personality and FANTASTIC talent behind the lens. Meet Brooklynn with Brook's Captured Moments
Brook's Captured Moments
brookscapturedmoments@yahoo.com 405-240-3370 https://www.brookscapturedmoments.com/ This Photo Duo will have you (& your friends) gushing over your photos!Walking into your wedding, knowing that you have a photographer team that understands what you're going through is something extra special.
 Tips for future couples: "When it comes to photography the best tip we can give a future bride is to connect with their wedding photographer. Establishing a two way communication with your photographer will allow for you and your fiance to feel comfortable throughout the entire wedding process. This will also open the door to speak to your photographer about your wedding day timeline and other important topics such as having a first look and photographing certain details. Having great communication will streamline the entire wedding process.
The Lockharts
Hello@TheLockharts.co https://thelockharts.co/ North Texas' Sweetest Photographer located right here in Denton Texas |
 | Now to the super fun stuff about me! I’m your small town girl with the taste of Southern hospitality at its best. I’m also a huge fan of being unique. Every session or wedding I have ever photographed has NEVER been the same and I just love that! I am in love with the sweetest man on the planet and I have tons of nicknames ranging from Chev all the way to Camaro. I mean, when you have a car name, you just roll with the fun. Last but not least, I really enjoy making new friends! Every session isn’t just a session to me, it’s a new friendship that’s being formed. So all in all, I’m really looking forward to meeting you in the near future and hoping to gain a new friendship." |
"My tip to couples is to stay true to yourself. Don't let all these over the top weddings on TV, magazines, and Pinterest bring you into wedding debt. Prioritize what you want the most (photography, catering...etc) and budget efficiently. Now as a rule of thumb, when pricing with any wedding vendor, don't tell the vendor you don't want to pay an arm and a leg. Have a set number planned so they can help you. If you feel too overwhelmed and still unsure of what to do, hire a wedding planner. They can help make things go smoothly and also help you stay on budget as much as possible. Even though we all work in the wedding industry, we aren't miracle budget workers. Happy wedding planning!"
-Chevy
-Chevy
Chevy Chey Photography
940-781-5290
www.chevycheyphotography.com
FB: Chevy Chey Photography
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940-781-5290
www.chevycheyphotography.com
FB: Chevy Chey Photography
Insta/Twitter: @Chevycheyphoto
Beautiful Photos & Fun Personality?
Jillian can help capture those moments to look back on decades later!
We have been loving this photography month special where we get to feature some amazing DFW // North Texas Wedding Photographers and let you get a quick meet & greet.
So today we get the super awesome pleasure of letting you say hi to Jillian with Jillian Hogan Photography - she ROCKS guys. Our last wedding with her included (and we aren't kidding) 2 beautiful golden doodle pups in bowties, a champagne truck and a balloon exit! HOW FUN IS THAT??
Okay, we know you're dying to meet her so here you go...
So today we get the super awesome pleasure of letting you say hi to Jillian with Jillian Hogan Photography - she ROCKS guys. Our last wedding with her included (and we aren't kidding) 2 beautiful golden doodle pups in bowties, a champagne truck and a balloon exit! HOW FUN IS THAT??
Okay, we know you're dying to meet her so here you go...
| "Hello! I’m Jillian the face behind Jillian Hogan Photography! I have been a Wedding Photographer for over ten years and five have been right here in DFW! I absolutely love the energy of weddings and the relationships that I have with my clients. I truly enjoy hearing about all your plans and little details, laughing together and being right alongside you throughout one of the most memorable days of your life!" |  |
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Tip from a wedding pro:
"If you are considering doing a first look at all, do it! The moment you will have between the two of you will be just as magical as when he sees you coming down the aisle for the first time. First looks are also very intimate and sometimes grooms are more willing to let down their guards a bit without all of your guests watching them. They can also allow you to finish all your bridal party photos before the ceremony, free up time for more couples’ portraits and get you dancing at the reception a bit earlier! I have never had a couple regret doing one and your groom will still be elated as you walk down that aisle, I promise!"
"If you are considering doing a first look at all, do it! The moment you will have between the two of you will be just as magical as when he sees you coming down the aisle for the first time. First looks are also very intimate and sometimes grooms are more willing to let down their guards a bit without all of your guests watching them. They can also allow you to finish all your bridal party photos before the ceremony, free up time for more couples’ portraits and get you dancing at the reception a bit earlier! I have never had a couple regret doing one and your groom will still be elated as you walk down that aisle, I promise!"
National Photography Month:
Spotlight on local North Texas and DFW Wedding Photographer Kandid Moments
One of the most important days of your life is here. You have the flowers, the decor and the perfect partner to walk down that aisle to. The day will be perfect & the memories made even better!
Shouldn't the photos you look back on capture all of it? We think so! So to continue our photographer spotlights for national photography month we have some tips from Kennedy one of our very own local North Texas wedding photographers. Whether you're in Dallas, Fort Worth or nearby cities you'll love her personality and the way she capture all those important details!
Shouldn't the photos you look back on capture all of it? We think so! So to continue our photographer spotlights for national photography month we have some tips from Kennedy one of our very own local North Texas wedding photographers. Whether you're in Dallas, Fort Worth or nearby cities you'll love her personality and the way she capture all those important details!
| "Hey there friends, I am Kennedy Child, owner of Kandid Moments Photography. I’m based out of the DFW metroplex and focus primarily on engagement and wedding photography. I have been doing wedding photography for a year and a half now! I currently attend Dallas Baptist University, where I am a sophomore and studying Secondary History Education.  |  Yes, I am very young. However, this doesn’t hinder me in any which way! I love what I do and I have a heart for this job. I tell all of my clients that I don’t do this for money and that each wedding I do is treated as my own wedding. |
Advice for couples: This is the most important day of your lives. Don’t stress over the small things that need to get done before the wedding! Y’all can do it. Remember that this day is supposed to be stress free. You’re marrying your best friend, so enjoy ALL the time you get. It goes by SO fast!"
- Kennedy Child, Kandid Moments Photography
- Kennedy Child, Kandid Moments Photography
Kandid Moments Photography
www.kandidmoments.com
www.kandidmoments.com
We are so excited to be introducing you to some amazing photographers in the DFW and North Texas area to celebrate National Photography Month.
Today you get to read & "meet" one that we've known for a long time and that has a huge heart for first responders just like us!
Today you get to read & "meet" one that we've known for a long time and that has a huge heart for first responders just like us!
You're going to love Kelly with Blackall Photography!
| "I'm Kelly...wedding photog extraordinaire!! ;) Seriously... I love my job and I LOVE weddings!! Starting out as a wedding coordinator in my early 20's I found my niche. From the proposal to the vows I love everything about weddings! I formed Blackall Photography LLC in 2008. I'll tell you I always knew I'd be my own boss someday but I was never quite sure at what. |  |
At the risk of sounding cliche' my love for photography started out young. I still have my blue fisher price film camera by the way! Learning how to shoot & process film from my grandfather are memories I will never forget- I still have a few old prints from our outings together. Then helping out in high school on the yearbook/newspaper staff (Go Farmers!) was where I formed a solid foundation for the art of telling a story with my photos... I always loved the smell of the developer-weird I know! Then off to college...they gave me my first digital and said...here learn this! So I did!
Based in the Historic District of Old Town Lewisville in the most perfect little historic farm house (sans farm) I live with The Cowboy and 3 of the coolest dogs ever! Yes, I think I'm slowly becoming the crazy dog lady but It could be worse right... can I get an amen crazy cat ladies?!! ;) We love hunting, archery and firearms. I am a competitive archer (when I don't have weddings) competing in tourneys all around N. Texas and I love it. Not only the shooting part which is awesome but the fellowship with a group of friends that are priceless. I adore them more then they know! Mostly I am a homebody that loves to cook full meals every night and snuggle up on the sofa with The Cowboy and my dogs!
 | Publications include: People Magizine, D Magizine, The Knot Magizine, Nordstrom Weddings, DFW Child, TLC Network (one of my weddings was aired-yay!) and most recently on postcards and other advertising at the Famous Old Town Lewisville Witherspoon Distillery!! ;) Member of: WPPI, PPA, TPPA Armed with a couple Nikons and a variety of bad ass lenses I ensure your wedding will be photographed and documented as it should be...with love, laughter and lil bit of Texas sas!! |
Two of my favorite quotes are:
"Life's a banquet and most poor bastards are starving to death!"
"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyways!"
If I could offer one tip to couples for their wedding it would be to give yourself grace during the planning process. I know… easier said then done but for some us type A’s… you know who you are, it really helps to schedule the days of planning and then more importantly schedule days OFF of planning. Make a note and stick to it- that not one wedding detail will be discussed or planned during that time. It’s so very important to not let yourself get overwhelmed during the planning stages. Also… book Blackall Photography and I won’t let ya go overboard!! "
"Life's a banquet and most poor bastards are starving to death!"
"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyways!"
If I could offer one tip to couples for their wedding it would be to give yourself grace during the planning process. I know… easier said then done but for some us type A’s… you know who you are, it really helps to schedule the days of planning and then more importantly schedule days OFF of planning. Make a note and stick to it- that not one wedding detail will be discussed or planned during that time. It’s so very important to not let yourself get overwhelmed during the planning stages. Also… book Blackall Photography and I won’t let ya go overboard!! "
- Kelly, Blackall Photography
Hawthorn Hills Ranch earns the WeddingWire Rated™ Silver Badge by Increasing Quantity of Newlywed Reviews
Denton, Texas – July 22, 2018 – WeddingWire, the nation's leading online wedding marketplace, is pleased to announce that Hawthorn Hills Ranch has received the WeddingWire Rated™ Silver badge for excellence in Ceremony & Reception Venues!
The esteemed WeddingWire Rated™ program recognizes wedding professionals who have received positive newlywed reviews of their business on WeddingWire. Since receiving additional wedding reviews, Hawthorn Hills Ranch is now positioned at the Rated™ Silver Level. The program recognizes businesses across more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and requires a minimum of three reviews and an average review score of 3.5 stars or higher.
Within the WeddingWire Rated™ program, there are seven different levels that wedding professionals can reach based on the number of wedding reviews they receive (3, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 and 500). The WeddingWire Rated™ Silver badge is reached when a business has received twenty five or more quality reviews.
As a business on WeddingWire, Hawthorn Hills Ranch's advancement to the Rated™ Silver Level is an impressive milestone, illustrating the business' commitment to providing clients with a positive experience. As the world's largest wedding review site with over one million reviews, WeddingWire is comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada.
"Hawthorn Hills Ranch's advancement to the Silver Level is an achievement worth celebrating, especially given the growing importance of online reviews," said Sonny Ganguly, Chief Marketing Officer, WeddingWire. "WeddingWire is thrilled to honor their sustained commitment and dedication to gathering positive reviews from their clients. We are excited to honor them for this powerful milestone for their business."
"Hawthorn Hills Ranch is thrilled to have received the WeddingWire Rated™ Silver badge for Ceremony & Reception Venues in Denton, Texas. It is our chief objective to provide positive experiences for our clients, and we would like to thank them for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Each review allows potential clients to see that we are committed to consistently providing excellent service. We look forward to obtaining the next Rated™ level in the future with additional reviews."
For more information about Hawthorn Hills Ranch, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront at https://www.weddingwire.com/hawthornhillsranch
To learn more about the WeddingWire Rated™ program, please visit http://wed.li/ratedinfo
About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire®, the nation's leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire is the only all-in-one marketing platform for businesses online and on-the-go. WeddingWire offers one simple solution to build a professional network, improve search visibility, manage social media and reach mobile consumers. Businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.com, ProjectWedding.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com, Brides.com and Weddingbee.com.
Denton, Texas – July 22, 2018 – WeddingWire, the nation's leading online wedding marketplace, is pleased to announce that Hawthorn Hills Ranch has received the WeddingWire Rated™ Silver badge for excellence in Ceremony & Reception Venues!
The esteemed WeddingWire Rated™ program recognizes wedding professionals who have received positive newlywed reviews of their business on WeddingWire. Since receiving additional wedding reviews, Hawthorn Hills Ranch is now positioned at the Rated™ Silver Level. The program recognizes businesses across more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and requires a minimum of three reviews and an average review score of 3.5 stars or higher.
Within the WeddingWire Rated™ program, there are seven different levels that wedding professionals can reach based on the number of wedding reviews they receive (3, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 and 500). The WeddingWire Rated™ Silver badge is reached when a business has received twenty five or more quality reviews.
As a business on WeddingWire, Hawthorn Hills Ranch's advancement to the Rated™ Silver Level is an impressive milestone, illustrating the business' commitment to providing clients with a positive experience. As the world's largest wedding review site with over one million reviews, WeddingWire is comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada.
"Hawthorn Hills Ranch's advancement to the Silver Level is an achievement worth celebrating, especially given the growing importance of online reviews," said Sonny Ganguly, Chief Marketing Officer, WeddingWire. "WeddingWire is thrilled to honor their sustained commitment and dedication to gathering positive reviews from their clients. We are excited to honor them for this powerful milestone for their business."
"Hawthorn Hills Ranch is thrilled to have received the WeddingWire Rated™ Silver badge for Ceremony & Reception Venues in Denton, Texas. It is our chief objective to provide positive experiences for our clients, and we would like to thank them for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Each review allows potential clients to see that we are committed to consistently providing excellent service. We look forward to obtaining the next Rated™ level in the future with additional reviews."
For more information about Hawthorn Hills Ranch, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront at https://www.weddingwire.com/hawthornhillsranch
To learn more about the WeddingWire Rated™ program, please visit http://wed.li/ratedinfo
About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire®, the nation's leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire is the only all-in-one marketing platform for businesses online and on-the-go. WeddingWire offers one simple solution to build a professional network, improve search visibility, manage social media and reach mobile consumers. Businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.com, ProjectWedding.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com, Brides.com and Weddingbee.com.
Recently, Hawthorn Hills Ranch had the pleasure of collaborating with Dallas Party Ride, a local luxury limousine company specializing in weddings. They compiled a list of advice from wedding venues all over the Dallas metro. As a featured participant, Hawthorn Hills Ranch has been given a wonderful opportunity to offer our advice to couples who are debating on having their wedding reception at a residence as opposed to a venue. As some of you can imagine, this can be harder than it seems!
We are thrilled to be part of this interesting piece! With all the different opinions shared by us and other wedding venues, I believe this is a great resource for any couples out there currently preparing for their union.
Keep in mind that your wedding is a unique time and the memory of this day will last forever.
Check out our quote!
We are thrilled to be part of this interesting piece! With all the different opinions shared by us and other wedding venues, I believe this is a great resource for any couples out there currently preparing for their union.
Keep in mind that your wedding is a unique time and the memory of this day will last forever.
Check out our quote!
With all couples there are many things to consider when deciding on your perfect location to celebrate your big day. Having a reception at a residence or a venue has a number of differences but what is truly important is what the couple sees for their big day. In most cases the biggest factors for most couples are guest count {which can easily determine which location has enough capacity} & overall what you'd like your day to look like. Do you see family gathered in the living room and around the kitchen island or do you picture guest tables surrounding a dance floor as you & those closest to you dance the night away? Do you imagine saying goodbye and heading on to your wedding night not thinking twice about who has to clean up the venue or do you picture tidying up with your family?
Everyone's day is unique and beautiful - it truly comes down to what is right for each couple. One thing we love about our venue is the relaxed feel that our couples get when they welcome their guests into their venue for their day versus celebrating in a banquet room. That's the feeling that counts, regardless of where you do it.
Click the link below to access the article and check out our advice to couples who are debating on having their wedding reception at a residence opposed to a venue.
Dallas Wedding Venue Advice
Mobile Bar Fun!
Member that bridal show we did a couple weeks ago?
We teamed up with the Denton's Original Half-Pint and sponsored some cool drinks for all the couples who attended! So fun -- sparkling water & "something blue" spritzers were a huge hit.
We teamed up with the Denton's Original Half-Pint and sponsored some cool drinks for all the couples who attended! So fun -- sparkling water & "something blue" spritzers were a huge hit.
If you haven't checked it out - talk about a fun way to entertain your guests during a cocktail hour, for your engagement party or even just as an outdoor bar set up!
What would you put on tap?
I think our vote is for wine or champagne! But on a hot summer day, sparkling water and lemonade make a perfect set up to keep guests cool for an outdoor ceremony.
What would you put on tap?
I think our vote is for wine or champagne! But on a hot summer day, sparkling water and lemonade make a perfect set up to keep guests cool for an outdoor ceremony.
Be sure to give our friends a shout & add a unique touch to your event that will be sure to make it an experience you won't forget!
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Email them for more info