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Wedding photos courtesy Edward Charles Photography
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WOODLANDS brideJanuary/February 2013
Editor Jennifer Tolbert
Assistant Editor Candice Fitzgerald
ContributorPam Sparks, CWEP
Contributing PhotographersKasey Lynn Photography
Courtney Leigh PhotographyAlicia Pyne PhotographyJW Baugh Photography
Kimberly Chau Photography
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Copyright 2013, Woodlands Bride
Welcome to our first issue of Woodlands Bride. We are so excited to share this issue with you. The Wood-
lands is a beautiful place to live, and to marry. The beauty of the forest combined with many spectacular venues make it a wedding destination in its own right.
Our purpose for our blog, magazine, and vendor guide is to help you plan a beautiful, stress-free wedding by putting the information you need at your fingertips.
I hope you find this issue to be an inspiration and we look forward to sharing your big day in an upcoming issue!
We know your future is so bright (as is ours!)
Sincerely,Jenn Tolbert, Editor
Photo courtesy of Freckled Egg Photography
Meet the Editor Jenn Tolbert
MEET OUR COVER PHOTOGRAPHERKasey Lynn P hotography
Hi there! I’m Kasey, and I love photographing weddings. Even more than photographing weddings I love getting to know my clients. I strive to give you the best possible experience. I’m an avid dog lover who loves to travel and would be
incredibly honored if you give me the opportunity to document your big day. You can see more of Kasey's work by visiting her website www.kaseylynnphotography.com or following her on Twitter @kaseylynnphoto.
Table of Contents
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14 21
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REAL WEDDINGS
8 Charmaine + Chris
14 Ashlee + Derek
32 Jordan + Steven
38 Kelly + Matt
REAL ENGAGEMENTS
44 Erin + Wayne
47 Amber + Josh
INSPIRATION
21 Higher Love
An Inspired Shoot
To Have and To Hold
To Have and To Hold
This bride and groom have already stood by each other through thick and thin. Their wedding day not only celebrated their love, but honored other family
members in special ways.
Photography by JW Baugh Photography
Charmaine & Chris
Charmaine and Chris have a love story for the ages. What began as a simple smiley face note, casually passed at a bar, quickly became a deeper relationship.
“A few weeks after the simple note was passed, at the same bar, I got a phone call from my dad that my little brother was in an motorcycle
accident. I told Chris and he was at my car before I was, and we headed together into the night of the unknown," Charmaine said. “From that night to the funeral and through all the ups and downs, he never left my side; and that’s when I realized he was the real deal and I was going to marry him.”
In MemoryCharmaine said the florals were one of her favorite parts of her wedding. “They (Ken and Donna Senterpiece) were even were able to add lockets in my bouquet of my brother, Chris’ granny and his aunt that were watching from heaven,” she said.
Ceremony VenueWoodsedge
Reception VenueLa Tranquila Ranch
PhotographyJW Baugh Photography
OfficiantJeff Wells
MusiciansBen and Ashley Rush, Bryan Mann
FloristKen and Donna Senterpiece with
The Senterpiece
Hair Stylist/Makeup Artist The Perfect Face Dress
Dress + VeilDavid’s Bridal
RingsHelzberg
CakesVirginia Cakes
CateringSal’s Catering
EntertainmentRockin Robin
VideographerRusty Bryce
TransportationLimo Direct
LinensElegance by Design
Style Guide
PerfectOUTDOOR WEDDING
Photography by Kasey Lynn Photography
Ashlee and DerekAshlee and Derek found each other through mutual friends in Dallas. After two-and-a-half years of dating, Derek proposed!
Ashlee dished the details.
“After about two and a half years of dating, Derek proposed while snorkeling at Xel Ha in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. We were on a “girls only” trip to celebrate Derek’s sister going off to UTMB. Well, Derek crashed the girls-only trip but it was well worth it! All I have to say is, I was in shock! At first, I thought he was joking (as he “thinks” he’s a comedian sometimes) and started to laugh at him and gave him a playful push in the water. Then he reassured me he was being serious. I don’t remember his words now but all I could answer with was a couple of quick nods because I was totally numb! Finally, after shedding some tears, I was able to answer “yes!”.
Soft and RomanticThe bride wanted her wedding to be soft and romantic. It began with her find of a lovely ivory gold wedding dress and gorgeous Caspian blue bridesmaid dresses. She added the grey, blue, and green last. “It came together great!” Ashlee said.
Ashlee said their splurge item was definitely their transportation. “I will give Derek full credit on this one! He brought it up about four months before the wedding wanting a classic or vintage car and we began looking. We found Monarch Limo and they had a Roles Royce available for our wedding night. It was an easy decision to make!”
Our Splurge
Style GuideVenue Houston Oaks Country
Club
Officiant Judy Law
Florist LZ Floral
Hair Stylist Leslie Gonzales at Leila Ruth Salon
Makeup Artist Taylor DeClercq
Dress Maggie Sottero from Lasting Bridal Couture of
Addison
Hair Piece Nordstroms
Rings Robbins Brother’s
Cake Susie’s Cakes
Catering Houston Oaks Country Club
Entertainment JPL Entertainment
Photographer Kasey Lynn Photography
Videographer Mobile Video and Photography
Transportation Monarch British Limousines
Linens Elegant Beginnings
Higher Love
Photography by Kasey Lynn Photography
Styling byPam Sparks, CWEP
En Vogue Events
The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center made for the perfect location to shoot our hot air balloon-inspired style session. Pam Sparks of En Vogue planned the shoot from top to bottom which made for a ton of laughs and gorgeous shots.
Perfectly Styled
Bright IdeasWe drew inspiration for the photo shoot from bright and colorful hot air balloons and the vibrant Pantone Spring 2013 Fashion Color Palette.
The sunny, yellow plates paired with creamy white milk glass from A Style Collective made for the perfect backdrop for our adorable cupcakes from Dream Cakes.
Style GuidePhotographer Kasey Lynn
Photography
Dress Brickhouse Bridal
Hair + Makeup Exquisite Reflections
Flowers LZ Floral
Cake Dream Cakes
Groom’s Attire Rose is a Rose
Decor + Props A Style Collective
Location The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center
Styling Pam Sparks of En Vogue Events
Models Kelsey + Caleb Ingram
Rustic Elegance
Photography by JW Baugh Photography
Steven and Jordan dated for nearly four years before he proposed at her family ranch in southwest Texas. He caught the bride completely off guard when he popped the question in front of her entire family, on a bluff overlooking the ranch. As soon as they were engaged, Jordan started looking for the perfect rustic venue to host their“shabby-chic” wedding. After searching the Houston area, they decided Stonebrook Hall at Amber Springs was perfect.
Jordan and Steven
Farm Fresh Jordan wanted her wedding to have a rustic feel, mixing burlap, vintage lace, and Mason jars. In lieu of round tables, they rented old farm tables from A Style Collective.
Style GuidePhotographer
JW Baugh Photography
Linens and CoveringsElegant Beginnings
Event DesignerA Style Collective
Makeup ArtistThe Perfect Face
Event VenueAmber Springs
VideographerBella Vista Productions
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Photos by Kamp Photography
All American Affair
Photography by Kimberly Chau Photography
Kelly and Matt
Matt and Kelly originally met in her neighborhood under a light post when they were children. He whistled to get her attention, but Kelly just just giggled at him with her best friend and walked away. They became good friends while in high school at The Woodlands High but did not start dating until they were in college at Sam Houston State University. They finally tied the knot with all-inclusive wedding at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center.
Childhood Friends
"We chose The Woodlands Resort because it just seemed like the absolute perfect fit for us. As we were touring it I could not stop smiling, and Matt said that at that moment he knew we had found the place. My mother passed away from Colon Cancer about a year before I was married, and The Wood lands Resort was also the setting of my dream wedding that we used to plan and joke about together. I guess it just always held a special place in my heart after she was gone." Kelly said.
Location Love
Style GuideDress and Accessories
Yvonne LaFluer
Groom's Attire Men's Warehouse
Bridesmaids DressAlfred Angelo
Transportation The Woodlands Resort
Flowers Tennilles Design Botique
JewelryYvonne LaFluer
Cake The Woodlands Resort
Hair + Makeup Posh Salon
Music & DJ Dynamic DJ Productions -
Lee Usry
Catering The Woodlands Resort
Photographer Kimberly Chau Photography -
Kimberly Lee
Erin + Wayne
Photography by Alicia Pyne Photography
Erin and Wayne chose the groom's family land just outside
of Houston as the location for their gorgeous, rustic
engagement shoot.
Amber and Josh
Josh and Amber both share a passion for traveling the world. On a two-week trip to Thailand, Josh got down on one knee and popped the question. Amber said yes and the two are planning a March wedding. This gorgeous
engagement session was captured at Josh's family home, designed by his father, a seasoned architect.
Photography by Courtney Leigh Photography
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