Beautiful Luxury Lesbian Wedding at Artspace 111

February 27, 2023

Natalie and Taunya got married at Artspace 111, one of my absolute favorite venues in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. 

With 40 guests, they had a wonderfully small wedding under the stars, complete with a tree illuminated with twinkling lights. The whole day felt a little magical: a butterfly landed on Taunya’s head during portraits, and we all believed it was a beautiful sign from the universe. 

Natalie and Taunya included lots of details that were very them, from a powerful PINK SUIT (which I could not get enough of) to custom themed cocktails to all the details that adorned Artspace 111. 

They hired an absolute rock-star vendor team, and I was honored to be included among them! 

I love photographing these personal, intimate weddings full of what makes each couple unique. 

Being an inclusive brand means ALL couples are welcome to be photographed by me. We LOVE photographing LGBTQ+ weddings in Dallas, Fort Worth, and beyond, so if you’re looking for a photographer for your special day, you can reach out to me here!

Venue: @artspace111events

Florist: @vivienneandvine

Stationery: @paperplanetdesigns

Hair/makeup: @babeautytx @shaunaj_hair

Coordination: @theperfectplanevents

Cake: @cremedelacremecakecompany

Caterer: @magdalenastx

Bar: @hdliquidcater

Rentals: @mayiserveu

DJ: @djshelbyhaun

Venue photo of Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The venue reads, "Artspace 111 Gallery and Gardens" and is largely composed of red brick.
Flat lay detail shot of wedding details. The details include: sparkly, silver shoes, a wax seal stamp and wax pink wax seals, white flowers of multiple varieties, wedding rings in a pink ring box, another wooden ring box with text engraved on it, and multiple pieces of wedding stationary. All of these details are resting on top of a navy blue cloth background.
Detail shot of a bride's pink suit jacket hanging off of an art vending machine. The jacket is hung up by a personalized hanger and the vending machine is called an "Art O Mat") which is placed in front of a white brick wall.
Detail shot of a black and yellow butterfly that's landed on a purple flower. The butterfly is surrounded by many more similar purple flowers.
Detail shot of the outdoor ceremony space at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The foreground contains clear chairs for the wedding guests while the background has a tree completely decorated with string lights and drapped with a large white cloth. In front of the tree are two large bouquets of flowers and off to the side is a table draped in blue for the unity ceremony.
Detail shot of the outdoor reception space at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The tables are covered in navy blue tablecloths and are surround by wooden chairs. Each table has a different combination of flowers and candles. String lights hang overhead with a wooded background.
Diptych of two Caucasian brides getting their makeup done by an African American makeup artist. The bride on the left is facing away from the camera and is wearing a pink shirt while the bride on the right is closing her eyes and is wearing a white shirt and a floral headpiece. The makeup artist is wearing a black hat, black t-shirt, and black pants.
Caucasian bride getting help from a family member to put on her wedding shoes at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, a floral headpiece, and silver, sparkly shoes. The family member is wearing a blue dress and beige heels.
Black and white detail shot of a family member helping a Caucasian bride fasten her wedding dress sleeves at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Outdoor portrait of a Caucasian bride at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The bride has one hand in a pocket and is smiling while wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, silver watch, and jeweled necklace.
Detail shot of a bride's watch. The watch face is white and silver, is surround by the small diamonds, and has a braided silver metal band. The bride is wearing a pink suit with a white dress shirt and has painted black nails.
Two Caucasian brides facing each other and smiling while holding hands at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, and the other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, and jeweled, silver watch. They are standing in front of multiple trees and hanging string lights.
Two Caucasian brides facing each other and smiling while holding hands at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, and the other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, and jeweled, silver watch. They are standing in front of multiple trees, a large wooden fence, and hanging string lights.
Two Caucasian brides facing each other and smiling while holding each other closely at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, and the other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, and jeweled, silver watch. The bride in the pink suit also has a orange and black butterfly resting on her hair. They are both backed by the tree from their ceremomny space that is covered in string lights and adorned with a large white veil.
Detail shot of an orange and black butterfly that landed on a bride's head during their romantic photos prior to their wedding ceremony at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Three wedding guests conversing and smiling outside of Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The two men are wearing either blue slacks or blue jeans alongside blue dress shirts and are both holding bottles of lime Topo Chico. The woman is wearing a blue dress, silver rings/bracelet/necklace, and is holding a gold handbag.,
Many wedding guests socializing outside of Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. Most guests are in the background and are wearing a mixture of formal dress and/or blue jeans. The two guests in the foreground are wearing dress shirts and blue jeans and both have bottles of lime Topo Chico. One is looking directly at the camera while the other looks off to the side.
Four guests conversing outside of Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One man is wearing a blue suit with a white dress shirt and purple tie while the other man is wearing khaki pants and a light blue dress shirt. One woman is obstructed from view while the other is facing away from the camera and is earing a black dress with white flowers and a black hat.
Detail shot of three bottles of Topo Chico. Two bottles are lime and one is original. All three have white and grey stripped straws with a slice of lime sticking out of the neck. They are all resting on napkins and a decorative silver tray.
Detail shot of the three featured cocktails at a wedding reception at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The drink on the left is darker red/purple and has a slice of orange, mint leaves, and blackberries floating on top. The middle drink is orange/pink and has a slice of blood orange, a sprig of garnish, and a salted rim. The drink on the right is a margarita with a slice of lime, a leaf of garnish, and a single side of the glass rimed with black salt. They are all resting on a decorative silver tray.
Two wedding guests clinking bottles of Topo Chico in celebration before a wedding ceremony at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The bottles have stripped grey and white straws and slices of lime in the necks. The guest on the left is wearing a white top, brown pants, glasses, and an orange floral scarf. The guest on the left is wearing a blue dress and silver jewelry. Multiple wedding guests watch on in the background.
Two Caucasian brides processing each other down the aisle at their outdoor wedding ceremony at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, a floral hairpiece, a jeweled necklace, and is holding a large bouquet of white flowers. The other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, jeweled watch, and heels. Many wedding guests stand and face toward the brides in the foreground while the brides are surrounded by flowers, trees, and other greenery in the background.
Wedding guests watching two brides process down the aisle during their wedding ceremony at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The two guests in the foreground watch in anticipation with their hands in their pockets or held up to their face. Many other guests watch on in the background.
Two Caucasian brides facing each other at their outdoor wedding ceremony at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is looking at the camera and is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, a floral hairpiece, a pearl necklace, and is holding a large bouquet of white flowers. The other bride is facing away from the camera and is wearing a pink suit.
Two Caucasian brides facing each other at their outdoor wedding ceremony at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, a floral hairpiece, a pearl necklace, and is holding a large bouquet of white flowers. The other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, jeweled watch, and sparkly heels. Many wedding guests are sitting and watching the brides in the foreground while the brides are surrounded their officiant (who is wearing a dark suit and glasses), a large tree covered in string lights and draped with a large white veil, and two large bouquets of flowers.
Two Caucasian brides preparing to pour containers of glass during their unity ceremony at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, a floral hairpiece, and a pearl necklace. The other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, and a jeweled watch. The brides are standing behind a circular table draped with a dark blue tablecloth and covered with glass containers of glass bits and a container to receive them. Many wedding guests are sitting and watching the brides in the background.
Two Caucasian brides holding hands, smiling joyfully, and recessing down the aisle at their outdoor wedding ceremony at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, a floral hairpiece, a pearl necklace, sparkly heels, and is holding a large bouquet of white flowers. The other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, jeweled watch, and sparkly heels. Many wedding guests and the officiant watch on in the background surrounded by a large tree covered in string lights and draped with a large white veil, and two large bouquets of flowers.
Two Caucasian brides holding hands, raising their opposite hands in celebration, and cheering in front of an outdoor painted mural at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, a floral hairpiece, and a pearl necklace. The other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, and a jeweled watch. The mural is of birds and flowers painted onto red brick.
Detail shot of the Mrs. and Mrs. seats and at a large wedding reception table at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The seat are clear plastic and the Mrs. signs are in written in cursive and hung off the chairs with navy blue ribbon. Behind them is a long table covered in table settings, flowers, candles, and glasses. In front of the head bride seats is a large bouquet of flowers resting on the ground.
Detail shot of the place setting at the outdoor wedding reception table at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. A large white plate is covered by a pink napkin followed by a smalled plate followed by a navy blue dinner menu, which is covered by a heartfelt thank you note from the brides. The thank you note is white with navy blue font and has a pink wax seal in the upper left corner. The large plate is surrounded by gold cutlery and a nice water glass.
Detail shot of the outdoor reception table at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The brown wooden table is covered by a long flowing white table cloth that flows off the end of the table alongside greenery, flowers, and candles. The table settings are gold with pink napkins and navy and white menus. The chairs are clear, and the whole table is backed by a large tree covered in twinkling string lights with string lights hanging high over the table.
Detail shot of the outdoor reception table at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The brown wooden table is covered by a long flowing white table cloth alongside greenery, flowers, and candles. The table settings are gold with pink napkins and navy and white menus. The chairs are clear and frame each of the napkins, and long lines of string lights float overhead while backed by the venue and trees.
Detail shot of the large bouquet that surrounds the two brides' seats at their outdoor reception table at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The bouquet contains a multitude of white and pink roses among other types of flowers. The brown wooden table is covered by a long flowing white table cloth that flows off the end of the table alongside greenery, flowers, and candles. The table settings are gold with pink napkins and navy and white menus. The chairs are clear and these two particular chairs have navy ribbons that help hang the "Mrs." and "Mrs." signs off of the chair backs.
Detail shot of a wedding cake at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The cake is made up of two different sized cubes, with the smaller resting on top of the larger. The cubes are covered in white frosting and are adorned with two white orchids. The cake is sitting on top of a white cake stand that is resting on a gold and glass cart with wheels.
Two Caucasian brides holding hands and joyfully smiling as they enter their outdoor wedding reception at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, a floral hairpiece, and a jeweled necklace. The other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, and jeweled watch. They are backed by a large red brick wall and trees.
Two Caucasian brides holding holding each other close and kissing in front of all their wedding guests at their outdoor wedding reception at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, a floral hairpiece, and a jeweled necklace. The other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, jeweled watch, and flip flop sandals. All the wedding guests are celebrating and cheering on the brides with many of them raising their hands in the air.
Two Caucasian brides laughing while one of them shakes up and sprays a bottle of champagne at their outdoor wedding reception at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, a floral hairpiece, and a jeweled necklace. The other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, and jeweled watch. Night has set in, so the champagne is easy to see spraying out in front and above the brides. They are also backlit by a large tree covered in twinkling string lights.
Candid shot of all the wedding guests eating and socializing at an outdoor wedding reception at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. Night has set in, so the guests are light by the candlelight of the reception table as well as many strands of string lights that weave above them. The table is covered by a long white tablecloth, many different types of greenery and flowers, candles, and place settings.
Posed shot of two Caucasian brides, their wedding DJ, and their wedding photographer at their outdoor wedding reception at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, a floral hairpiece, and a jeweled necklace. The other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, and jeweled watch. The DJ is wearing headphones, a back top and pants with a yellow jacket while the photographer is wearing a black jumpsuit with white polka dots and camera gear. They are all smiling and looking at the camera while posed next to the DJ station.
Two Caucasian brides holding hands, dancing, and laughing joyfully at their outdoor wedding reception at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, a floral hairpiece, and a jeweled necklace. The other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, and jeweled watch.
A wedding guest "photo-bombing" a posed picture at an outdoor wedding reception at Art Space 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. Four guest, including two Caucasian brides, were the original focus of the image, but another guest is caught mid-flight as he leaps in front of the posed group.
Diptych of two Caucasian brides sharing a their private last dance at their outdoor wedding reception at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. One bride is wearing a detailed, floral, white wedding dress, a floral hairpiece, and a jeweled necklace. The other bride is wearing a pink suit, white dress shirt, jeweled necklace, jeweled watch, and flip flop sandals. All of the wedding guests have left this area, so they brides are able to be more intimate with each other while they are adorned by strands of string lights crisscrossing above them.
Diptych of two Caucasian brides exiting their outdoor wedding reception at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The brides have both changed out of their wedding atire into black track suits with yellow stripes and white sneakers. They are surrounded by two lines of wedding guests who are showering them with handheld confetti cannons. The brides are smiling and laughing and celebrating as they process down the steps towards their exit.
Two Caucasian brides sitting the backseat of a vintage Rolls Royce car that is preparing to take them away from their outdoor wedding reception at Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Texas. The brides are both wearing matching black tracksuits with yellow stripes and are waving goodbye to their wedding guests. The vintage car is white and very curvy with vintage black and white tires and is being driven by a professional dirver in a black suit.

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