Amber Uplighting

Amber uplighting encompasses many shades of warm lighting. Some people refer to the color as champagne. It is not just a color for fall themed weddings. Amber based uplighting provides a very warm feel to your event and goes with many color themes. Photographers love this color pallet and it has less effect for making the room glow.

Happy 1st Anniversary to Chad & Tara

By Glenn Leave a Comment

Chad and Tara rang in the New Year by getting married! It was a wonderful way to celebrate. Their friends and family partied well into 2012 and helped me start this wonderful year off right. So…Happy First Anniversary Mr. & Mrs Davis! I hope life in Singapore is treating you well.

Here is a highlight of the pictures from their beautiful ceremony and reception at the Joule Hotel in downtown Dallas. Photos are courtesy of Chris at Ivey Photography. To see more pictures from this wedding check out the Ivey Photography blog and also check out the post of Tara’s bridals.

Notice the uplights are subtle but add a definite splash of color.

Both of Tara’s parents walked her down the aisle.

Look how stunning Tara looks in this candid.

Different angle. Different setting on the camera and the uplights create a completely different photo.

They had just been declared “Mr. & Mrs. Awesome” (no really)
Post ceremony portraits.
Downtown checking out the lights. (check out the reception blog post)
Shameless plug for the Joule but also a great shot of the energy downtown on NYE.

There was a ton of energy downtown already because of NYE.

We added purple uplighting to the ballroom.

Chad’s best friend and co-best man, David, sang a first dance that he and Chad had written together. Talk about having everyone’s undivided attention to each word.

I am glad Chris captured this photo because there are not words to describe the emotions and love that go with your new husband writing a song for you.

Cake cutting.

Some hilarious toasting.

The parent dances were a little emotional because Chad and Tara moved to Singapore right after the wedding for Chad’s job.

The Texas Tech Betas in attendance made sure that Chad experienced passing the ‘loving cup’ even if they had to improvise with a bottle of champagne.

Then it was time to party…

And the crowd was ready.

A little bit softer now.

Full shot of the dance floor.

Tara and Chad owned the dance floor.

We did sparklers at midnight in lieu of a send off, because this group wanted to party until LATE into the night.

Filed Under: Anniversaries Tagged With: Amber Uplighting, Dallas Weddings, Ivey Photography, Joule Hotel, Purple Uplighting

City Club Fort Worth Wedding – Kirsten & Ryan

By Glenn Leave a Comment

Kirsten and Ryan celebrated their ceremony and reception at the beautiful Fort Worth City Club. My team and I had the privilege of working with an all star team of vendors. Tami Winn and her planning team and floral team made the room beautiful and the night flow so smoothly. Tracy Autem and her photography team were having fun while capturing the memories for Mr. & Mrs. Hood. Last but not least, Daniel Troupe with Lynn Films was capturing the video to document all of the fun that was being had throughout the City Club. Special thanks to Daniel for sharing this preview video.

I cannot wait to do a follow up post with Tracy’s photos and the extended cut of Daniel’s film.

Filed Under: Videos, Wedding Ceremony & Reception Tagged With: Amber Uplighting, Fort Worth City Club, Fort Worth Weddings, LeFleur Couture, Lynn Films, Tami Winn Events, Texas Tech Wedding, The Hoods, Tracy Autem Photography

Hilton Bella Harbor Reception

By Glenn 1 Comment

I knew from the first meeting that Kelly and Ben’s wedding was going to be memorable. The familes considered it a destination wedding because Dallas was only home to Kelly’s parents and a very small percentage of the guests. Ben’s family was all over New England, his Marine buddies were all over the country, and Ben and Kelly had already spent time in Denver and Nashville. The states were too numerous to list at the rehearsal dinner.

The Hilton Bella Harbor in Rockwall hosted this fun group who had never met a stranger in their lives. The facility is incredible. It is lakefront property so it has a fabulous view and is surrounded by shopping and entertainment, which allowed all of the out of towners to get by without a rental car.

My team added some champagne uplighting to bring the room to life.

The lovebirds sitting atop the cake.

Kelly’s family always cooks up surprises at family weddings. For Kelly & Ben’s wedding, the surprise was for all of the guests to put on a clown nose (see photo #2) when we closed the doors for their introduction. This was Kelly’s reaction as she walked into the room and saw 140 friends and family in clown noses.

A rehearsed first dance that looked elegant but fun. I loved how the family, Hilton staff, and Hannah from DFW Events worked to incorporate furniture around the dance floor to create lounge space around the dance floor, and it worked out perfectly for the wedding party to sit and enjoy the first dance.

Ben is very focused on cutting the cake. Kelly is a little more relaxed.

Check out the details on the champagne flutes.

Then it was time to party!

The Hilton Bella Harbor was kind enough to let us do a flutterfetti dance INSIDE of the ballroom. This is something that can be added to weddings with the blessing of your catering manager (just don’t be surprised if there is a small charge for cleaning it up).

Kevin (Kelly’s dad) is flanked by Rob (Ben’s dad) and Ben. Ben is wearing the Stetson hat that Kevin gave to Rob at the rehearsal dinner to welcome him to Texas.

The evening was capped by a sparkler send off (and then everyone headed to the hotel bar).

Special thanks to Laura Parker at Fairy Tale Photography for sharing these sneaks so quickly after the wedding. I cannot wait to post more in a few weeks.

Filed Under: Wedding Reception Tagged With: Amber Uplighting, DFW Events Planning, Fairy Tale Photography, Hilton Bella Harbor, Rockwall Weddings

Joule Hotel Wedding Ceremony

By Glenn Leave a Comment

Chad and Tara were married on New Years Eve at the art gallery connected to the Joule Hotel in downtown Dallas. For her ceremony, we provided completely hidden sound and some well placed lighting to make the space really pop. For ceremonies, it is amazing what just a couple of well placed uplights will add for the photographer, videographer, and guests.

Here are a few images from Chris at Ivey Photography. Chris and his team were so inconspicuous in a space that is not small, but was packed with friends and family who were there to celebrate. To see more photos from this wedding check out the Ivey Photography blog or if you want to see Tara’s bridals check out this post.

Notice the uplights are subtle but add a definite splash of color.

Both of Tara’s parents walked her down the aisle.

Look how stunning Tara looks in this candid.

Different angle. Different setting on the camera and the uplights create a completely different photo.

They had just been declared “Mr. & Mrs. Awesome” (no really)
Post ceremony portraits.
Downtown checking out the lights. (check out the reception blog post)
Shameless plug for the Joule but also a great shot of the energy downtown on NYE.

Filed Under: Lighting, Wedding Ceremony Tagged With: Amber Uplighting, Dallas Weddings, Ivey Photography, Joule Hotel, Wedding Ceremony

Crescent Club Ballroom Reception – November 5th

By Glenn Leave a Comment

I had the privilege of providing entertainment and uplighting for Allie and Richard’s wedding reception at the Rosewood Crescent Club Ballroom. Hannah from DFW Events worked with Allie and her mother Tilly to put together an unforgettable night. Special thanks to Michelle Peyronet from Peyronet Photography for sharing these amazing pictures.
Beautiful sunset view. (I can see Jennifer’s office)
First dance.

Russ & Allie’s share a special father-daughter dance.
Allie & Richard made these fun custom table numbers.

RRichard teaches kindergarten in Kansas City. The kids in his class wrote notes for him and Allie.
I love the champagne/amber uplighting.
The Crescent Club chefs created this beautiful cake.
Closer view of the cake topper.
Richard dancing with his mother, Sharlan.

Raise a glass.

Time to dance.

Photo courtesy of Michelle Peyronet

Filed Under: Lighting, Wedding Reception Tagged With: Amber Uplighting, Crescent Club Ballroom, Dallas Weddings, DFW Events Planning, Peyronet Photography, Rosewood Crescent Court Hotel

Union Station Wedding Reception Video

By Glenn Leave a Comment

We had the privilege of working with Perez Photography and Candlelight Films on Lindsay and Jacob’s wedding at Union Station. Candlelight put together this highlight film from the night.

Lindsay + Jacob :: Coming Soon from CandleLight Films on Vimeo.

Filed Under: Videos, Wedding Reception Tagged With: Amber Uplighting, Candlelight Films, Dallas Weddings, Union Station, Videos

Amber Uplighting

Happy 1st Anniversary to Chad & Tara

Notice the uplights are subtle but add a definite splash of color.

Both of Tara’s parents walked her down the aisle.

Look how stunning Tara looks in this candid.

Different angle. Different setting on the camera and the uplights create a completely different photo.

They had just been declared “Mr. & Mrs. Awesome” (no really)
Post ceremony portraits.
Downtown checking out the lights. (check out the reception blog post)
Shameless plug for the Joule but also a great shot of the energy downtown on NYE.

There was a ton of energy downtown already because of NYE.

We added purple uplighting to the ballroom.

Chad’s best friend and co-best man, David, sang a first dance that he and Chad had written together. Talk about having everyone’s undivided attention to each word.

I am glad Chris captured this photo because there are not words to describe the emotions and love that go with your new husband writing a song for you.