Real Bride Ashley-Wedding Photos of Ashley and Beth

The Design

It was such a pleasure working with real bride Ashley on her custom-made bridal top, bridal pants, and bridal cape.

Since the lace was such a big part of this design, we spent some time searching for the perfect one. It’s a modern organic floral embroidery on tulle fabric from French Lace supplier, Imperial Lace.

We chose shiny ivory satin for the pants with a champagne tuxedo stripe and waistband. We also added pockets!

The matching cape was inspired by celebrity bride Solange’s wedding cape. My favorite part of the design is the last-minute lace applique we added to the inside of the cape!

The buttons down the back and the bustier-style bodice make this wedding top distinctive.

Wedding Day

Ashley and Beth got married on October 20, 2020, at the Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park.

Dallas Heritage Village is home to the largest and finest collection of 19th-century pioneer and Victorian homes and commercial buildings in Texas.

They were married in front of their masked friends and family during the 2020 pandemic.

High Pointe Estate with the Ellie and Felicity Gowns

Texas Wedding Vendors:


Planner: @bridges_and_co

Venue: @highpointeestate

Photographer: @rootedtrumpetphotography
Florist: @floraldesignsbyrandi
Rentals: @monarcheventatx
Dresses: @desireemariedesign
Invitation Suite: @grey.meets.gold
Beer Burros: @sweetmagnoliaeventstx
HAMU: @sonarbeautyandbridalatx

Cake: @sweettreetsbakery
Model: Bri @fitmissbri

Model: Corey @cmercke

Additional photos from the Lux Vita Styled Shoot-Dewdrop & Minnie

CREDITS
Planner/Coordinator: @next_chapter_weddings
Venue: @luxvitaevents
Backdrops: @mulberry_basket
Artificial Bouque: @lonestarflorals
Tablescape & Fresh Flowers: @all.the.pretty.things.htx
Stationery: @autumnfoxdesigns
Calligrapher: @le_le_lines
Cake: @theglutencakery
HAMU: @brittneyjohnsonmakeup
Bride: Angie

Photographer Lauren Tortella

The bride wore pink-Brunch elopement at the park

So often we see weddings/elopements take place during the evenings and photos are always great at the 5 o’clock hour, but have you considered a morning elopement in the park, with that gorgeous morning sun?

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Marie Antoinette vibesGive us all the macaroons please Crema Bakery

Marie Antoinette vibes

Give us all the macaroons please Crema Bakery

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Looking like a princess in medieval times having a gorgeous fancy brunch in the park

Looking like a princess in medieval times having a gorgeous fancy brunch in the park

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Wedding Vendors:

Gown// Savannah Gown

Photographer// Alex Ann Photography

Location// Circle C Metropolitan Park
Stylist and Planners// Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots

Bride //  Ashley Sykora
Groom// Adnower Jae

Florals// Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots
Jewelry// Kendra Scott
stationery// Unlost Calligraphy Co.

Hair Artist// Mely’s Hair Design

Decor// Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots

Linens// Last Call Rentals

Bakery: Crema Bakery + Cafe
Arch: Austin Wedding Arch Rentals

More photos from the Villa Antonia Styled Shoot

Come with us on our Mediterranean escape

to the Hill Country’s

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Dream Team:

Photography: @katieknottsphoto

Hair + Makeup: @rievbeauty 

Planning + Design: @thegroovyweddingco

Venue: @villa_antonia

Florist: @christieturnerdesigns  

Stationary: @theprintedbride

Videography: @huckleberryweddingfilms 

Gown: @desireemariedesign 

Rentals: @premiereeventsaustin

Charcutiere: @luxboardsatx

Cake: @simplydeliciouscustomcakes

Models: @ashleyysykora @leauramullins @jackhedrick 

Jewlery: @shopgraceandcharm 

Car: @babybluedrivesforyou

 

Bridal Alterations with Maggie

Vintage Mother’s Dress Redo!

I love working with brides on altering/modernizing their mother’s gown to fit them.

Maggie made it easy because she and her mother had such a similar fit.

Before

Bride Maggie in her mother’s gown before we altered it

Bride Maggie in her mother’s gown before we altered it

Maggie’s mother on her wedding day

Maggie’s mother on her wedding day

After

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Maggie and her parents on her wedding day

Maggie and her parents on her wedding day

Gorgeous vintage veil! I had to clean just a few spots up and remove the top layer of tulle to make it perfect

Gorgeous vintage veil! I had to clean just a few spots up and remove the top layer of tulle to make it perfect

photography by Gypc Girl Photography

Sneak Peak-Styled Shoot with Rooted Trumpet Photography at HighPointe Estate

Just a few sneaks before Hannah with Rooted Trumpet Photography is finished with the whole gallery from our styled shoot at the HighPointe Estate in Liberty Hill, Texas.

Ellie gown

Ellie gown

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Felicity gown

Felicity gown

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Credits

Re-introducing the Dewdrop Gown

The Dewdrop gown may sound familiar but I updated it recently and wanted to re-introduce her. She was photographed by several photographers at this styled shoot so these are just some of the first ones I got back from Ericka Geier Photography, more to come!

The Dewdrop gown is made with seaweed-style coral sequin stretch fabric, nude knit lining (bodice), silk chiffon, and silk charmeuse. She was designed for the modern bride who loves comfort, pink, and sparkles. Perfect for a beach wedding, a modern downtown wedding, or a pink modern elegant wedding at Houston’s Lux Vita. (see below)

Changes made to the Dewdrop gown:

Added silk chiffon ties at the center back to hold the dress on better because of the deep V in the front and back.

Added a zipper at the center back so it can fit more models/brides. (Pull-over style previously because the top is stretchy)

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LOVE the pink velvet chairs and crushed pink velvet table cover. Next Chapter Weddings is amazing at styling weddings.

LOVE the pink velvet chairs and crushed pink velvet table cover. Next Chapter Weddings is amazing at styling weddings.

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CREDITS
Planner/Coordinator: @next_chapter_weddings
Venue: @luxvitaevents
Backdrops: @mulberry_basket
Artificial Bouque: @lonestarflorals
Tablescape & Fresh Flowers: @all.the.pretty.things.htx
Stationery: @autumnfoxdesigns
Calligrapher: @le_le_lines
Cake: @theglutencakery
HAMU: @brittneyjohnsonmakeup
Bride: Angie
Photographer: Ericka Geier Photography

Sneak Peak-Styled Shoot with Katie Knotts Photography at the Villa Antonia

Huckleberry Wedding Films

Song: "Feels Like" by HRDLY (provided by Musicbed)

Dream Team:

Photography: @katieknottsphoto

Hair + Makeup: @rievbeauty

Planning + Design: @thegroovyweddingco

Venue: @villa_antonia

Florist: @christieturnerdesigns

Stationary: @theprintedbride

Videography: @huckleberryweddingfilms

Gown: @desireemariedesign

Rentals: @premiereeventsaustin

Charcuterie: @luxboardsatx

Cake: @simplydeliciouscustomcakes

Models: @ashleyysykora @leauramullins @jackhedrick

Jewelry: @shopgraceandcharm

Car: @babybluedrivesforyou

More photos from the Winfield Inn Styled Shoot with Mackenzie Smith Photo

Darlin’ Wedding Gown worn by model Chelsea Mattison.

2nd model pictured wearing the Ellie long sleeve lace gown worn by model Kristina Kerr

Creative Partners

Design + Planning: @thegroovyweddingco

Photography: @mackenziesmithphoto 

Venue: @thewinfieldinn

Rentals: @modernpicnics     

Floral: @moonflorastudio

Hair: @stylesbyv 

Stationary: @ox.ink 

Makeup: @harshalani

Rentals: @alpalitaustin

Balloons: @kiwisparty 

Bakery: @wombakery

Copywrite: @kidd_you_not

Models: @_chelseamattison @madilage @basically_maggies (Kristina Kerr)

 

 

Vegas mini dress with Erin Venable Photography

Edited photos are back from Erin when she photographed the Vegas dress in Vegas!

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Creating your Custom Gown

Some brides come to me with a complete dress idea in their head and it makes the consultation go by pretty fast. I had brides bring in photos of gowns from the internet and we sketch their dream dress by piecing different dress ideas together. I have also had brides love my designs and want a recreation of a dress from one of my collections.

But sometimes, you know you just want a custom gown, or you just know you want to buy local or support small women-owned businesses like me, but you do not know what you want. This post is here to help!

Choosing your Bodice

Sleeves?

The Ellie gown has both fitted long sleeves with thumbholes, and cape sleeves (that leads into a cape in the back!

The Ellie gown has both fitted long sleeves with thumbholes, and cape sleeves (that leads into a cape in the back!

choosing your waistline

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Choosing your skirt

Veil?

The Daisy veil is a fingertip length veil with gold lace and pink artificial flower appliques

The Daisy veil is a fingertip length veil with gold lace and pink artificial flower appliques

 
 

Bridal Alterations with Rebecca

I wanted to share some BTS photos of alterations/custom work I did on Rebecca’s wedding dress. I was pleased to be working with one of my idols dresses—Leanne Marshall.

The dress did not fit her so one of the few solutions to fixing that is by adding a corset back. Since she did not come with extra fabric, and Leanne Marshall is known for her unique and gorgeous colors, color matching with store bought fabric was nearly impossible.

Luckily, for Rebecca, I am skilled in dying fabrics, and began a dye bath for the tulle fabric, the silk charmeuse fabric, and the cotton lace appliques.

I also added bust cups, boning, and bishop sleeves to her gown.

I am very excited to see photos of her on her big day! Will post ASAP.

Styled Shoot with Ophelia Portraits

I had the pleasure of working with Jay from Ophelia Portraits over the weekend and I’m in love with the results!

Her approach to photography is different from many of the photographers I have been working with recently so it was great to see my dresses from such a different perspective.

I am not fluent in photography lingo but as an outsider, I can tell you her pictures look like vintage paintings, take a look for yourself. Ophelia Portraits website.

(Lighting and video below by her partner Joe with Joseph McMillan photography)

Jay not only photographed our gorgeous model, Payton Gisel from MAZZAmodels, but she also did the flawless makeup!

Those gorgeous locks are prepped by the talented hair designer, Sarah Lund.

Creative Partners:

Photo @ophelia.portraits

Model @payton_gisel with @mazzamodels

Lighting @josephmcmillanphoto

Hair @sarah.lovekm

Makeup @jaybrans

Gowns Audrey Gown and the Savannah Gown

Houston Botanic Gardens Styled Shoot with the April gown

Next Chapter Weddings put on another fabulous styled shoot in Houston and asked me to join as a vendor. I jumped at another opportunity and sent Brandi my April gown.

You may know this about me already, but I LOVE cacti! So I’m obsessed with this gorgeous venue!

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Above photo of flat lay by @erikageierphotography

Above photo of flat lay by @erikageierphotography

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Tags:

Planning @nextchapterweddings

Location @houstonbotanic

Photo @senaephotography and @erikageierphotography (flat lay photo)

Model @paige_beitler

HMUA @polishedmakeupandhair

Jewelry @christinagreenejewelry

Calligraphy/Stationary @shemadeitlikethat

Floral @pompomflorists

Art & Decor @mulberry_basket

Dress April Gown

Published in Trends Wedding & Lifestyle Magazine

https://trends-magazine.net/santa-fe-sunset-styled-shoot/

Exciting news! The Wildflower gown was just published in Trends Wedding & Lifestyle Magazine on 1-10-2021 from one of my most recent styled shoots with Candice Dawn Photography, model Sparkle Sauls, and Christie Turner Designs (florals) at the 71 West wedding venue.

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The backdrop, decorations, theme, and planning was all done by Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots—LOVE

The backdrop, decorations, theme, and planning was all done by Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots—LOVE

The Swig Rig is such a cute bar to add to your wedding

The Swig Rig is such a cute bar to add to your wedding

Model: Sparkle Sauls//Event Venue: 71 West Ranch//Floral Designer: ChristieTurnerFloralDesign//Fashion Designer: Desiree Marie Design//Photographer: Candice Dawn Photography

Pastel Styled Shoot at Stonehouse Villa with Chelsea Farner

More photos from the styled shoot at the Stonehouse Villa with the Felicity gown and the Daisy gown.

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My first pavlova from Crema Bakery! Loved it! Pink, glittery, blueberries, cream—adore!

My first pavlova from Crema Bakery! Loved it! Pink, glittery, blueberries, cream—adore!

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Tags:

Photographer// Chelsea Farner

Location// @stonehousevilla
Stylist, Planners & Decor// @texashillcountrycollective
Bride 1// @brighteyedjenn

Bride 2 // @sarahc.may
Groom// Harvey Sun
Florals// @christieturnerdesigns
HMUA// Silk + Glow @silkandglow
Banner// Lynwood Weddings @lynwood_weddings
Bakery//@cremabakerycafe
Stationary and Calligraphy// @unlostcalligraphyco
Wedding vows + Poem// @showrites

Felicity and Daisy at the Stonehouse Villa

I had the pleasure of visiting the gorgeous venue Stonehouse Villa and finished a new dress, Felicity, just for the occasion.

Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots hosts styled shoots and has several photographers, as well as other amazing local vendors, get together almost monthly to make magic.

Here are some photos back already from one of the photographers, Lauren Crumpler Photography.

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Daisy gown

Daisy gown

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Credits:

Planning/Design: Texas Hill Country Styled Shoots @texashillcountrycollective

Photographer: Lauren Crumpler Photography @lauren.crumpler.photo

Floral: Christie Turner Designs @christieturnerdesigns

Venue: Stonehouse Villa @stonehousevilla

Model 1: @brighteyedjenn

Model 2: @SarahC.may

HMUA: @Silkandglow