The Brooks at Weatherford

Kiana and Danny recently were married at The Brooks at Weatherford, (Home - The Brooks at Weatherford) a fantastic wedding venue west of Ft. Worth. The Brooks at Weatherford is the coolest venue with open air windows, leading out onto the patio (but still have plenty of air conditioning) and a darling white chapel. The chapel is open air, but has incredible huge fans hanging from the ceiling, so even if it’s hot, it’s quite comfortable.

The Bride and Groom

Kiana was a dream client! Not only a gorgeous bride, but she was so sweet, and her mom was fantastic! And she married an upstanding man in Danny. He comes from a great family and his dad was the officiant for the wedding. It was very touching. We also loved Kiana and Danny, as they have a golden retriever. Which if you know me, you know how I love my goldens. There was an instant connection. Otis was so handsome in his little tux, and his dog handler, Estella with Dogs Fur Life Dogs Fur Life (dogsfurlifellc.com) was fantastic handling their little guy. Estella showed up on time, and was with Otis the entire wedding, even walking Otis up the aisle, where he met with his dad for a quick pet-pet, prior to the bride entering. Then Otis took a seat in the back, never barked, and was rewarded with plenty of treats! I wouldn’t mind being a dog in Kiana & Danny’s family!

image of the sign outside the brooks at weatherford wedding venue

Bride in her pajamas sitting on a couch with 2 bridesmaids also in pajamas.

Engagement ring and wedding ring sitting in a white velvet box.

The Details and the Photography

We love detail shots: the vow books, the dress, wedding shoes and the wedding rings. It’s all so fun. Cindy Medick Photography Home (cindymedickphotography.com) shot this wedding, and we really love working with her. She provides incredible light and airy photos, and just the right amount of pictures to boot! She’s dependable, very easy to work with, and delivers on time! All great aspects of a photographer.

Bride being attended to by her bridesmaids after she put on her dress.

Bride with her mother zipping up her wedding dress.

Pretty brunette bride smiling while holding her white flower bouquet wearing her wedding dress.

White boutonniere being pinned on by mother to groom's lapel.

Groom seeing his bride for the first time at their first look and his surprised look on his face.

The First Look

Thinking about having a first look? Let me tell you, it’s a great decision. You and your groom (no peeking by the wedding party!) enjoy time alone, where your groom sees you in your gown for the first time. We love the area that photographer, Cindy Medick chose. Soft colors compliment this couple. After the initial look the bride and groom read their private vows to each other, and there might have been a tear or two.

Bride and groom hugging in the garden with her white flower bouquet.

Bride and groom kneeling in front of their golden retriever and he is wearing a little tux.

Otis, their darling golden retriever! Isn’t he handsome?

Gorgeous bride and groom standing in front of their golden retriever in the garden.

Bride and groom kissing in front of small pond in the garden.

Gorgeous bride and groom standing in front of an outdoor fireplace taking picture.

Dog walker walking golden retrieve down the aisle inside an outdoor chapel.

Otis the Golden

Here he comes! Otis loved walking up the aisle to meet his dad, prior to the bride walking in. He was the ring bearer, and we agree, it was such fun to have this dog at the wedding. Loved how Estella with Dogs Fur Life Dogs Fur Life (dogsfurlifellc.com) took care of him prior to the wedding and during the service. My dog would have barked and barked. Not Otis! He was a perfect gentleman!

Groom greeting his golden retriever as the dog reaches the area where all the men are standing.

Bride being walked down the aisle by her brother in a darling outdoor white chapel.

Here Comes the Bride

Kiana was ushered in by her brother, Stephen. Look how proud he is of his sister. We love this type of sibling love.

Bride and groom standing at the altar with their bridesmaids and groomsmen also standing with them in an outdoor white chapel.

Bride and groom first kiss at the altar.

Groom stealing another kiss of the bride and dipping her when they walk back down the aisle.

I always recommend that the groom “steals” another kiss from the bride. Check out this dip! Good kiss.

Bride and groom greeting their golden retriever at the end of aisle as they walk out of chapel.

Hey Dad, I’m right here!

Here’s Otis ready to greet his parents right after they got married!

Bride and groom standing outside their small white outdoor wedding chapel with flared windows and white washed wooden door.

The Chapel

We love this little white clapboard chapel at The Brooks at Weatherford. It’s an open air chapel with pews on each side. Inside they have a large cross that you may use, which we decorated with white roses and greenery. Huge fans will keep you cool while you watch the ceremony. I mean…how cute is this?

Bride and groom standing in front of a wooden cross decorated with flowers in small white outdoor chapel.

Bride and groom standing in aisle of the wedding chapel with their flower pew markers on the pews of the chapel.

Bride and groom walking just outside of their outdoor white chapel.

Bridemaids and groomsmen taking picture with bride and groom and white flower bouquets

The Bridal Party

Kiana and Danny have such a nice set of friends, who were there for them on their wedding day. Good looking group of people, and again, so polite. We adored them!

Bridesmaid's and groomsmen walking outside in the garden with the bride and groom in the middle.

Golden retriever sitting in front of bride and groom wearing a little tux.

The Main Room at The Brooks at Weatherford and The Flowers

Once back into the main room at the venue, you are greeted by a huge stone fireplace, which is the focal point of the room. The stained concrete floors are the bomb, and we love that The Brooks at Weatherford provides gorgeous farm tables with chivari chairs. This helps to keep your costs down, as you don’t need to rent these items. You can focus more on the flowers, which is one of our favorite parts of every wedding. We called on John Murray, owner of A Man and A Women Floral a Man & a Woman Floral Design (mwfloraldesign.com) and as usual, he knocked it out of the park! John is not only an amazing florist who can design most anything, but he’s a very nice man. He decorated with mostly white flowers with a hint of blush and greenery for Kiana and Danny. We love the compotes that he created. Inside that small gold compote, you can put a lot of flowers.

French country style flower arrangement for the middle of a table of white flowers in a gold compote vase.

Shot of a section of the room at The Brooks at Weatherford showing round tables with white flower centerpieces and a fruitwood Chivari chair with black cushions.

long head table set with water and wine glasses and a green salad with cornbread croutons

The Caterer

Our favorite caterer in Dallas is Wendy Krispin Caterer, Welcome To Wendy Krispin Caterer | We Do This Every Day. She has never once failed me and continues to provide tasty and hot food at every wedding. This wedding she made homemade cornbread croutons for the salad, had a kick ass chicken breast, and beef short ribs with loaded mashed potatoes. Everyone complimented the food, because, why not? And I love working with Wendy, as her staff is one of the best.

Long head table with a white runner and white flowers in gold vases. Lots of candles

Smaller table arrangement for a high top table with white flowers and greenery in a gold vase

Round table set with white flowers as a centerpiece and set with a green salad and small little rolls and bread

Side view of a wedding cake with a ribbon frosting decoration and a large pink flower with greenery placed on the side of the cake

Bride and groom cutting the wedding cake

Bride and groom cutting the wedding cake with a Waterford cake knife

Large tall arrangement of white and blush flowers in a gold standing vase

The First Dance

Lance Patton, owner of My DFW DJ MY DFW DJ spined the records during the reception. Lance, we have quickly learned, knows his stuff. I would say he’s one of the most respected DJ’s in Dallas, and we love working with him. He will keep your dance floor packed all night. And I think a fear of having a wedding is not that people won’t come, but that people won’t dance. Not when you have Lance as your DJ. They dance!

Private last dance for bride and groom before exit of the reception

Sparkler Exit

Sparklers are fun for an exit, even if it makes you nervous like me. We always explain to our guests, to hold their sparklers up high, as we don’t want anyone getting hurt. After many years of doing weddings, we are still “harm free”, happy to say. And couples love leaving with sparklers.