Spotlight Sunday: Hands of Hollis |
| Ok, so you have your wedding planned to perfection. Your flowers will be beautifully arranged, you found the perfect dress, your table setting is fabulous, and your wedding cake is to die for. But… Oh WAIT your invitations are just not to par with everything else. This is where the amazing Hands of Hollis comes in. She will collaborate with you to create unique and stunning invitations that will be perfect just for you. Not only will you be swooning over these exquisite hand detailed invitations but your guests will too. |  |
Our First Couple at Hawthorn Hills
A year ago we watched our first couple at Hawthorn Hills say “I Do” under our hand crafted arbor and dance the night away with family & friends. Although the Grand Opening of our Krum – Denton area wedding venue did not actually happen until October of 2016, this couple was too sweet to not be part of their big day. It was magical and we absolutely loved celebrating with them and their families. A summer wedding complete with sunflowers and a bible guest book was the perfect way to open our doors.
Trust & SupportAs if planning a wedding isn’t stressful enough, could you imagine planning a wedding at a venue that was still under construction? What about a venue you wanted to book only a month away that needed some basics including grass or the ceremony site? Our venue director has nearly 10 years of event planning experience and even she gets a little nervous at this timeline! It takes a lot of trust, and a great support system to pull off something as beautiful and meaningful as this wedding was. Our Heart |  |
The dedication of our team and the heart behind our venue shone from day one and we often use our first wedding as not only an example but reminder of what our focus is. Every member of our team {and family at that} came to help make sure our couple was taken care of. If you’ve never thrown sod – let us tell you! It is one way to get a workout, not to mention when you’re placing three tuck loads. That’s what happens when you have a small business & the landscaper can’t work fast enough to make things happen. Your team jumps in with both feet to make a dream a reality because at the end of the day we will always go above and beyond to take care of our clients.
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The hand crafted arbor was drawn by one of our owners- a unique design with small accents and details unlike any other. Each cut, curve and interlocking piece was made by the same owner and was brought onsite to assemble. This arbor stands tall as a beautiful focal point on our hillside courtyard and a reminder of the dedication and attention to detail our venue team commits to each couple. The chandelier was a gift from our first couple and there isn’t a day we look at it and wish them the best. Getting to see couples say their vows and begin their marriage under the same chandelier is such a blessing.
Hawthorn Hills Ranch is different from most other venues in North Texas in the service we offer. To us it’s not a simple rental, it’s the opportunity to make your dreams come true and be a part of such a wonderful beginning. Our team is trained and focus on our couples from the packages we offer to the standards we set. Family owned and operated we listen to our couples suggestions, requests and dreams to constantly improve. Each member of our venue and team has a passion for what we do – for the service we provide which helps build each other up but most importantly helps us offer the best for all our clients. We love supporting our couples and love the community we have been placed in. Although, it’s safe to say if we never have to lift a roll of sod again it would be more than alright.
Hawthorn Hills Ranch is different from most other venues in North Texas in the service we offer. To us it’s not a simple rental, it’s the opportunity to make your dreams come true and be a part of such a wonderful beginning. Our team is trained and focus on our couples from the packages we offer to the standards we set. Family owned and operated we listen to our couples suggestions, requests and dreams to constantly improve. Each member of our venue and team has a passion for what we do – for the service we provide which helps build each other up but most importantly helps us offer the best for all our clients. We love supporting our couples and love the community we have been placed in. Although, it’s safe to say if we never have to lift a roll of sod again it would be more than alright.
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Happy first anniversary Brett & Selina! We hope you’ve enjoyed all 365 days and that each year gets sweeter with time. Thank you for letting us be part of your story, and thank you so much for trusting in us.
Photographer: Karlye Melynn Photo
Instagram: @karlyemelynnphoto
Photographer: Karlye Melynn Photo
Instagram: @karlyemelynnphoto
Romantic Masculine Engagement
Imagine this, you take her to a venue in the country and under a gorgeous chandelier hanging from an outdoor wooden gazebo you drop to one knee and propose. Then you take her up the walkway to the venue where inside waits all of your family and friends and the most beautiful decor, floral, food and cake you could imagine. There is even a scotch and cigar area you can both partake in."
-Brandi McComb Photography
Sunday Spotlight: Something Vintage Something New
It's no secret that wedding planning can be stressful. Trying to get the exact look you've dreamed of with custom pieces that personalize your special day can make any Bride lose some sleep. Luckily today's spotlight is on a sweet couple that has done the hard work for you and is ready to make your day everything you've imagined!
This herringbone wall and antique couch {talk about a fun pop of color!}. Dress it up with your own photo, sign or floral arrangements- the options are limitless!
Read More to See Additional Pieces
This herringbone wall and antique couch {talk about a fun pop of color!}. Dress it up with your own photo, sign or floral arrangements- the options are limitless!
Read More to See Additional Pieces
Trending Tuesday: Blue & Cranberry
Get ready ladies - this one is full of some of the biggest trends of the year!
Weddings are a gorgeous occasion for everyone to enjoy, filled with romance and each unique to the couple being celebrated. These colors are just as deep and romantic and the styling - as dreamy as it gets! Perfect for brides planning a fall or winter wedding these bold colors will keep every guest warm.
Weddings are a gorgeous occasion for everyone to enjoy, filled with romance and each unique to the couple being celebrated. These colors are just as deep and romantic and the styling - as dreamy as it gets! Perfect for brides planning a fall or winter wedding these bold colors will keep every guest warm.
A perfect blend of cranberry and wine the photographers {The Lockharts} created a polished look by incorporating touches of dusty blue. Resonated in every detail from vintage chairs and beautiful place setting the design by Sydnee Events is delicate and beautiful.
| Wildflowers and bouquets designed to create a statement rather than simply accompanying a bride are jaw dropping. From the height and combination of soft pinks and deep reds the style is perfect and should inspire you to allow your florist to be creative and design you a one of a kind bouquet. One thing we do love about Southern weddings is the extended time brides are able to wear short/sleeveless gowns into the fall. Paired with a perfect hair piece {another big trend this year!} it allows a bride to choose the hair & dress style she envisions for her big day. |  |
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Which bring us to the last big trend of this post: place settings. Gorgeous plates and colored drink-ware are a huge hit this year and surely you can see why! The added customization wraps up the entire scene to create a sophisticated & romantic setting for a beautiful wedding.
Vendors Involved
Photography: The Lockharts
Planner: Sydnee Events
Stationary: Hands of Hollis
Rentals: Borrowed Inspirations
Hair & Makeup: Gracieella Artistry
Venue: Hawthorn Hills Ranch
Photography: The Lockharts
Planner: Sydnee Events
Stationary: Hands of Hollis
Rentals: Borrowed Inspirations
Hair & Makeup: Gracieella Artistry
Venue: Hawthorn Hills Ranch
Sunday Spotlight: K & K Photography
| We first met this dynamic duo photographer during a styled bridal shoot. Their welcoming personalities put brides at ease as they work to capture the beauty and emotions in the moment. They worked hard to incorporate every aspect of the day, from hair and make-up to small details. One thing we loved however is that it didn't matter how much more little they had to work with the passion and drive was there. Even more, they had a kindness with their dedication that left everyone involved knowing the result would be breath taking. |  |
Sunday Spotlight: A Time to Shine Floral Design
Whoever said, “do what you love and love what you do,” must have had Kelly in mind, the owner and head florist of A Time to Shine Floral Design. Her love for flowers began at age 16 when she volunteered to fill in a short-staffed floral department at her job in the local grocery store, and then requested to be permanently moved to that team. Soon, she began dreaming of starting her own floral business and giving clients a completely customized experience. One day after work, Kelly shared some ideas with her husband and he said, “Go for it!” The rest is history.
Floral arrangements very quickly tie together a reception from the colors to the welcoming appearance and are a fantastic addition to your table top decor. Arrangements can vary in hundreds of ways, making each one personalized and special for your big day. Choosing a florist is much more than looking at the cost of a package - it's about their art work, the style(s) the design and your trust in them to complete your vision.
Floral arrangements very quickly tie together a reception from the colors to the welcoming appearance and are a fantastic addition to your table top decor. Arrangements can vary in hundreds of ways, making each one personalized and special for your big day. Choosing a florist is much more than looking at the cost of a package - it's about their art work, the style(s) the design and your trust in them to complete your vision.
| A Time to Shine Floral Design is family owned and operated that focuses on making every occasion sparkle and shine while keeping your budget in mind. Regardless of your vision whether it be modern or classic Kelly goes above and beyond to provide beautiful floral arrangements for all their clients. |  |
Still a relatively small operation, A Time to Shine has the ability to, and truly delights in, providing clients with customizable options; not just packages A, B, or C. They take the time and care to work out arrangements that reflects the couple’s personality, taste, and preferences. Kelly enjoys regularly experimenting and trying the latest trends, so that she can always be sure she knows how to do what you’re envisioning.
 | Fun Fact: We first worked with Kelly in 2012 when she provided the arrangements for our venue owners’ wedding! "A wedding is such an exciting time and will surely be a memory that will last a lifetime. So, come on - let’s dream together!" |
A Sweet Tooth & Heaven Sent Treats!
 | Creating a wedding cake that tastes as amazing as it looks takes some serious talent. Do you bake homemade cakes? I tried recently, and half of one ended up baked on the bottom of my oven. Not in a pan, just batter splattered across the bottom. Don't even get me started on decorating the cake. The details and customization are breathtaking. Custom wedding cakes maybe one of our favorite parts of a wedding. It's a beautiful way to showcase the couple, their personality and of course it's delicious! Trusting someone to create your showcase cake take a lot of research, and LOTS of tastings. |
Samantha with Heavenly Taylored Sweets has been baking for over 10 years and made things official nearly four years ago focusing on her art. In addition to her kind and charismatic personality her talents in the kitchen are phenomenal. Samantha focuses on creating custom works of art that taste as good or better than they look. Even though her specialty is buttercream cakes, she also works with fondant to create a custom piece perfect for your event! Cakes are just the beginning, do you have a sweet tooth for cookies, cupcakes, cake pops, scones, pies, cinnamon rolls....The list goes on and on and it's only making us hungrier!
 "I never shove my brides in a box, I always build the box around them" -Samantha Cutler Heavenly Taylored Sweets |  |
One thing Brides of Heavenly Taylored Sweets love is the straight forward pricing. Not in the business of additional cost lines such as delivery and additional fees on invoices this is one bakery that keeps things simple. Fillings & multiple flavors? It's rare they will cost any additional - unless you choose something extremely exotic or highly specialized. Samantha's philosophy is if she is going to bake you a custom order why not let you choose exactly what you want!
Feast of Roses: Banquet
It's no secret Hawthorn Hills Ranch has a big heart for the community & for local organizations. This non-profit banquet was one of our favorites from 2016. The ladies of this group did a phenomenal job to incorporate various aspects of their organization from their colors to their squirrel mascot.
Floral accents can add elegant touches without over powering a table for a banquet. These roses paired with our vases and accent pieces offer a gorgeous look with the red linen napkins and accent runners. A beautiful touch that set the decor over the top was the accent of a pearl in the middle of the red rose.
Whether it is a small or large banquet, celebrating the year's end or a company's anniversary we would love to celebrate with you at Hawthorn Hills Ranch. One of the perks of our modern, southern chic venue is it's versatility to make it your own.
Floral accents can add elegant touches without over powering a table for a banquet. These roses paired with our vases and accent pieces offer a gorgeous look with the red linen napkins and accent runners. A beautiful touch that set the decor over the top was the accent of a pearl in the middle of the red rose.
Whether it is a small or large banquet, celebrating the year's end or a company's anniversary we would love to celebrate with you at Hawthorn Hills Ranch. One of the perks of our modern, southern chic venue is it's versatility to make it your own.
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Photography by Rachel Gilster Photography
http://www.rachelgilsterphotography.com/
http://www.rachelgilsterphotography.com/
Setting the Atmosphere
| Have you every been to a party and no one was dancing? That dreaded lull between dinner and when the party gets started, or perhaps no wedding guests getting up to join the Bride and Groom. It's one of the many important things on most of our client's lists: great entertainment & music. Choosing your entertainment professional is crucial and will differ depending on your style, personality and the event itself. |  Jim Rhode Photography |
A night full of music, dancing and laughter is how many couples envision their reception to celebrate their big day. But if that's you it can be difficult finding someone you haven't "seen in action", and odds are unless your sister just got married you don't have a go-to list. Meeting a professional gives you the opportunity to see if your personalities mesh well, their reputation and reviews are a great asset and so is their experience.
Jay Fox Production covers all of these and then some, with a fantastic outlook that each wedding and event has an orchestrated flow and deserves a unique atmosphere. He is able to achieve this through paying careful attention the entire evening to your guests, carefully selecting the perfect songs to set the tempo of the evening- and of course with some great lighting as well! With more than 20 years experience you surely will not be disappointed with this talented professional regardless of the size or type of event you are planning.
Jay Fox Production covers all of these and then some, with a fantastic outlook that each wedding and event has an orchestrated flow and deserves a unique atmosphere. He is able to achieve this through paying careful attention the entire evening to your guests, carefully selecting the perfect songs to set the tempo of the evening- and of course with some great lighting as well! With more than 20 years experience you surely will not be disappointed with this talented professional regardless of the size or type of event you are planning.
Jay Fox Productions
www.jayfoxproductions.com
(214) 725-1203
jeff@jayfoxproductions.com
www.jayfoxproductions.com
(214) 725-1203
jeff@jayfoxproductions.com