WOODLANDS bride January/February 2012 Vol 1 Issue 1

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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

32

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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Custom ties and suspenders for your wedding day.

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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