Four Seasons Hotel Dallas /// #AintNoMountainHighEnough /// Lexi + Ben, the full film Heirloom
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We're excited to share another fabulous wedding coordinated by DFW Events in Dallas. We've been working with them for almost a decade; so, when they introduced us to Lexi and Ben, we knew we would love working for these clients! From their mountaintop proposal story to their passion for their (super cute) puppies, Lexi + Ben's wedding was everything a Spring wedding should be: joyous, relaxed, and filled with laughter. Lexi and Ben are originally from different cities, and through a series of events, separate hurricanes brought each of them to live in Austin, TX. On the wedding day, rain clouds gathered overhead late in the evening, but no one was alarmed.... the outpouring of the heavens was like a rainfall of joy celebrating the love of this couple.
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When we arrived at the Four Seasons in Las Colinas, it was obvious that everyone in the bridal party felt pretty relaxed--even with all the buzz about the Music awards being held in Dallas. Jones ran into Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) while he was out filming landscape shots. He's like a magnet for celebrity run-ins!
Keeping the entire wedding day in one location allowed for the day to unfold in a very relaxed way--as they got ready, the girls could look out their windows to the lawn where the ceremony would happen. The bridal party only had to walk a few hundred feet to the ceremony site that looked out over a beautiful pond on the Four Seasons golf course. Even better, the bride's parents were able to arrange for a seriously cool surprise for the bride and groom: a second line brass band met Lexi + Ben as they exited the ceremony, and they danced their way straight up to the reception pavilion. What fun!
If you want to see more second line goodness, watch this second line tradition from a wedding in New Orleans. We just love filming those fun traditions!
Lexi and Ben,
We are so honored to have created your wedding film for you--we keep talking about how pleasant your family is, and how refreshing it is to be around so many smiling people. Ben, the story of Nardos Imam creating an entirely new dress for your mother two days before the wedding (amazing!!!) is such a great example of how your community knows how to turn lemons into even better lemonade and enjoy every second of life. We hope you always enjoy even the darkest rainstorm, keep riding that fast train, and zing-zing-boom-boom-bam forever!
xoxo
the Mason Jar Team Wedding Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Dallas 4150 N. MacArthur Blvd Irving, TX 75093 Planner & Designer: DFW Events, Hannah Kohler Photographer: Stephen Karlisch Ceremony Music: Dallas String Quartet Lighting: Beyond Lighting + Design Makeup: Lenore Downey Florals: Garden Gate Florals Reception Entertainment + Second Line Band: The Project Band with Absolute Entertainment Officiant: Judge Michael Chitty Catering: Four Seasons Specialty Food: Ruthie's Food Truck Cakes: Fancy Cakes Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals, Suite 206, DFW Dance Floors Photo Booth: Love Runs Deep Transportation: Premier Transportation
When we arrived at Covenant Presbyterian Church, the sunlight filtered through the trees and reflected through the lanterns and greenery lining the walkway to the church. Sarah and her bridesmaids got ready at a quaint mid-century inspired home just down the street where her dress hung in the window of a beautiful blue room and vintage tunes echoed from the record player. When Sarah's mother came in to show the bridesmaids her dress, the resident bulldog barked in approval, causing everyone to laugh in surprise. Nearby at the church, the groomsmen entertained Mark with a game of Pictionary as they all had their boutonnieres pinned on by Beth Walker's expert team of coordinators.
During the ceremony, the officiant spoke of marriage and its core consisting of two things: covenant and love. Covenant is more than a promise, more than a contract; it is a commitment. It is to be cherished and protected and thought of as more than a temporary situation. It is a vow to pursue one another each and everyday (despite how each might feel that day.) He said, “What we want for you all is to have a marriage that is deep and intimate and full of joy, and we believe that as you live the marriage that God has called you to, you'll have a marriage that is abundant."
The day began for the ladies at the Argyle House. As their hair and makeup were being expertly styled, the wedding dress hung near a window with the light streaming through the sheer outer layers of the skirt. As everyone admired the dress, Hillary confessed that she tried on nearly 70 dresses before firmly choosing this particular gown from Julian Gold. With sweet tears in her eyes, Hillary's mother showed our cameras a lovely family bridal heirloom. It was hidden on Hillary's new gown in the layers of the skirt---pieces of lace from her own wedding gown from years ago.
It's hard to say which moment from this film is our favorite since we have quite a few, but one moment our entire team especially loved was the "first look" between Hillary and Tom. As they saw each other for the first time in their wedding attire, it was as if they were truly seeing each other for the first time. They were both overcome with emotion and burst into tears and laughter. It's these true, emotional moments that we love to capture on film. Couples can often spend many months planning their weddings, only to have the day fly by in an instant. We love that we get to preserve the beauty of the details and the beauty of these emotions in a way that allows our clients to re-experience each heartfelt moment for years to come. On some days we compare it to time-travel. Other days, we compare it to magic. Everyday, we are always thankful to help preserve these memories!
