Courtney and Ethan’s love story is finally coming full circle with their Elegant North Texas Wedding. A few months ago I was their engagement photographer in Fort Worth and, i’m so excited to continue sharing their journey to becoming newly weds!

Back in October Courtney and Ethan shared the most beautiful and elegant outdoor wedding in the history of ever. They got married at Hidden Waters Weddings and Events and it was such a magical day! We laughed and cried as I photographed all the beauty that this elegant outdoor wedding day in Fort Worth held.

Vineyard inspired wedding venue in North Texas

Black and white detain photo of gorgeous wedding rings

Elephant ear plant holding wedding rings for detail photo on wedding day

Wedding dress hanging up on a vine covered door

Black and white detail photo of wedding dress hanging up

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Formal wedding day stationary detail photo

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Dreamy outdoor wedding ceremony set up in the middle of a forest

ELEGANT OUTDOOR WEDDING

Courtney and Ethan got married surrounded by the tallest trees and most beautiful greenery I have ever seen. Their elegant wedding ceremony was at the outdoor space that Hidden Waters offers and it was so perfect! Courtney looked like a princess in her Hailey Paige gown. Ethan could hardly keep it together as he saw his bride walking down the aisle. Which obviously meant I could hardly keep it together haha! With tears streaming down everyones faces, we watched as Courtney and Ethan said “I Do” right at sunset. (As if it wasn’t already the most picture perfect day)

After the elegant wedding ceremony we wondered off amongst the trees and greenery to take bride and groom pictures and just WOW. I have never seen two people so in love and excited to be together! I would drive from Fort Worth to be these two’s wedding photographer any day.

Black and white photo of bride getting ready for her wedding day

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mom helping bride put on her wedding dress on her wedding day

bride putting on earrings while getting ready to walk down the aisle

groom putting on bow tie getting ready for his wedding

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Bridesmaids take a photo infront of a forest with a Fort Worth photographer

golden hour photo of bridesmaids before wedding ceremony outdoors

bridesmaids looking at each other during formal photos

formal groomsmen photo during wedding day in north texas

adorable flower girl walking down the aisle of an elegant outdoor wedding ceremony

flower girl walking down aisle of outdoor wedding ceremony

groom getting emotional as he see's his bride walking down the aisle at their elegant wedding

bride walking down the aisle at her outdoor wedding ceremony

black and white photo of bride walking down the aisle with her dad

wide angle photo of wedding ceremony outdoors in north texas

bride and groom standing at the altar during their elegant wedding ceremony

bride and groom holding hands at the altar during wedding ceremony

bride and groom standing at the altar with their entire bridal party

wide angle shot of bridal party with the tall trees as a backdrop

black and white photo of couple exchanging rings at the altar

bride saying her vows to the groom on their wedding day

bride and groom lighting a unity candle at their elegant outdoor wedding ceremony

black and white photo of bride and groom standing at the altar

bride and groom kissing at the altar after they got married

married couple walking back down the aisle together and smiling

bride and groom celebrating as they walk down the aisle on their wedding day

huge bridal party photo - bridesmaids wearing different shades of blue

bride and groom kissing in front of their bridal party

groom kissing bride on the cheek right before the sun sets

perfect bride and groom photo in the middle of a forest

black and white photo of bride and groom being romantic after their outdoor wedding ceremony

bride and groom kissing and being romantic after their ceremony

bride and groom walking through the trees at their elegant wedding day

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bride and groom walking around after wedding

black and white intimate photo of bride and groom after wedding ceremony

bride and groom being romantic after wedding ceremony

romantic bride and groom taking intimate photos after wedding

photo of romantic bride and groom kissing after ceremony

Bride and groom close up of them cuddling after ceremony

brides wedding veil blowing in the wind as she kisses her new husband

black and white photo of bride and groom kissing at sunset

groom kissing bride on the cheek after wedding ceremony in Fort Worth

black and white photo of married couple standing under a street light after ceremony

bride and groom first dance at elegant wedding ceremony

black and white photo of bride and groom sharing their first dance

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bride and groom sharing first dance at elegant wedding reception

bride and groom cutting their wedding cake

bride and groom feeding each other wedding cake

bride and groom kissing after cutting their wedding cake

bride and groom feeding each other cake in Fort Worth photographer

brides dad making a toast and bringing his daughter to tears

groom dancing with his mom at elegant outdoor wedding ceremony

stunning bride dancing with her father on her wedding day

black and white photo of crazy wedding reception and bridal party having fun

bridal party celebrating with the bride and groom after the ceremony

fun bridal party celebrating at a wedding reception in Fort Worth photographer

bride throwing bouquet after wedding ceremony

bridal party jumping for bouquet during outdoor wedding reception

bride getting excited about who caught the bouquet at her wedding

bride and groom take pictures with friends during wedding reception

groom taking off brides garter during the wedding reception

groom taking off brides wedding garter after outdoor wedding ceremony

bride and groom having fun by dancing and celebrating their recent marriage

adorable little girl being shy on the dance floor

groom dancing and having fun at his wedding reception

adorable bridal party dancing and having fun at a wedding reception

flash photo of bridal party having fun at wedding reception

There were so many AMAZING Fort Worth Wedding vendors that made this elegant wedding day possible, and its such a privilege to be the photographer in the midst of their talent. Thank you to Courtney and Ethan for trusting me with your memories! I cant wait to see where life takes you two!

VENDORS

Photographer – Marissa Merrill Photography

Second Photographer – Chelsea Siwia

Florist – Cody Fountain – Fountain Designs

Rentals – Royal Event Rentals

Videographer – Hello Beautiful Films

Cake – Cakes by Kathleen

Dinner – Babes Chicken

DJ – Mike Mahnich

Venue – Hidden Waters Weddings and Events

Best Wedding Planner EVER – FunkyTown Affairs

Dress – Hayley Paige