Hickory Street Annex Hosts a Beautiful Vibrant Lesbian Wedding

May 30, 2024

Jeanie and Brooke tied the knot at the beautiful Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas with an incredibly meaningful Unitarian Universalist ceremony surround by their closest friends and family members.

This was my first time to get to work at this venue. I love the industrial style and the view of downtown Dallas. Plus, you can’t beat the many large windows that provide so much natural light! And it certainly doesn’t hurt that Hickory Street Annex is right next to Deep Ellum.

It was also the first Unitarian wedding I’ve ever photographed, and I’m familiar with this church because my partner, Nick, was raised in it.

On Wikipedia: “Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion characterized by a ‘free and responsible search for truth and meaning.’ Unitarian Universalists assert no creed, but instead are unified by their shared search for spiritual growth, guided by a dynamic, ‘living tradition.'”

Basically, UUs are my people, and it was an honor to photograph this day. Thank you Jeanie and Brooke for trusting me! I look forward to many other photo adventures with y’all in the future :)

Are you currently searching for a photographer for you unique and vibrant wedding? Reach out to me here, and I’d love to set up a meeting to chat!

Detail shot of the ceremony space at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. Rows of wooden chairs can be seen in the foreground while a large, dark wooden heptagon and a small table covered in a cloth act as the ceremony altar.
A detail shot of the reception space at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. Many circular tables covered with light pink table cloths can be seen around the room. Each table is surrounded by many chairs and is covered with dark plates, cutlery, water glasses, and centerpieces featuring flowers in opaque, golden bottles. The brides' head table can also be seen with a darker, orange tablecloth and a "Mrs. & Mrs." sign on resting at the front. Strings of cafe lights crisscross above the room.
Detail shot of one of the reception tables at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The table has a light pink tablecloth, dark wooden plates, cutlery, water glasses, dark orange napkins, and a centerpiece featuring flowers in multiple bottles, a table number marker, and a framed photo of the two brides. Similar tables can be seen in the background.
A diptych of two settings of the reception space at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The left photo features a hanging floral arrangement greenery and multiple white flowers. Cafe lights are also interspersed. The right image is a closeup of one of the reception table centerpieces. The centerpiece is a small slice of wood with greenery, flowers in multiple bottles, a table number marker, and a framed photo of the two brides.
A diptych of two brides getting ready for their wedding day at an AirBnB in Dallas, Texas. The image on the left shows one bride posing stoically while getting her makeup done. The bride is wearing a stripped pajama top with little hearts while the makeup artist is wearing all black and a face mask. The image on the right shows a bride smiling as she gets her hair done by a stylist. The bride is wearing a matching pajama top that also has a large "B" for bride on it. The stylist is also wearing all black and a face mask.
A diptych of a bride putting on her dress and earrings before her wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The image on the left shows the bride getting her dress zipped up by a family member. Both are smiling joyfully. The bride's dress is sleeveless and white with intricate curved patterns. The image on the right shows the bride putting on her earrings after having finalized the dress.
A bride joyfully celebrating as her family sees her for the first time before the ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride's dress is sleeveless, white, flowing, and intricately detailed. Her family can be seen out of focus in the reflection of a large wall mirror.
A family member getting a boutonniere pinned on his suit by a florist before a wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The family member is wearing a blue suit with an orange tie. Another family member is smiling at him who is wearing a grey suit with a maroon, floral tie and glasses.
A family member getting a boutonniere pinned on his suit by a florist before a wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The family member is wearing a grey suit with a maroon, floral tie and glasses.
Two brides joyously seeing each other in their wedding dresses for the first time before their wedding ceremony outside of Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the right is laughing and slightly bent over while wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the left is holding her face while bent over and overwhelmed with emotion. She's wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress.
Two brides overcome with emotion after seeing each other in their wedding dresses for the first time before their wedding ceremony outside of Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the right is laughing while wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the left is holding her face while overwhelmed with emotion. She's wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress.
Two brides holding hands and laughing joyously after seeing each other in their wedding dresses for the first time before their wedding ceremony outside of Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the right is laughing and slightly bent over while wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the left is also laughing and slightly bent over. She's wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress.
Black and white image of two brides holding each other's forearms before their wedding ceremony outside of Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the right is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the left is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Only brides' bodies can be seen.
Two brides walking away from the camera and happily holding their bouquets before their wedding ceremony outside of Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the left is laughing and helping hold the train of the other bride's dress while wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the right is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress.
Two brides holding their bouquets and looking joyfully at each other before their wedding ceremony outside of Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the right is smiling and is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the left is also smiling and is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. They are backed by a brick wall covered in flowing greenery.
Detail shot of two brides' dresses and their held bouquets before their wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the left is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the right is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. They're both standing in front of a window with flowing white curtains and painted, white bricks.
Photo of guests sitting at the wedding ceremony before the brides process at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. In addition to all the formal attire, all the guests are also wearing protective face masks.
Two brides holding hands and smiling joyously as they process into their wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the right is holding a large bouquet and is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the left is also holding a large bouquet and is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress.
Two brides holding hands and smiling joyously at each other as they process down the aisle during their wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the right is holding a large bouquet and is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the left is also holding a large bouquet and is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Wedding guests stand on either side of them.
Two brides holding hands and looking at their officiant at the altar of their wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the left is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the left is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Rows of wedding guests watch on attentively in the foreground.
Detail shot of the two brides' wedding rings being "warmed" in a custom bag during their wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bag is being held by two different hands and is embroidered with a border and text that reads, "J & B 10.10.2021."
Detail shot of the wedding dresses and wedding dress train during two brides' wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the left is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the right is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Flower pedals dot the front of the ceremony site while a large floral arrangement can be seen in the background.
A triptych of two brides and their officiant during the brides' wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The first two images feature the laughing face of each bride while the bottom image features the left bride bending over in laughter as the other bride reads her vows. In all three images, the bride on the left is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns while the bride on the right is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. The officiant is dressed in traditional Unitarian Universalist attire.
Two brides holding hands and smiling as they look out at all their guests during their wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the left is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns while the bride on the right is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Their officiant stands behind them and is reading from a binder of ceremonial material.
Two brides holding hands and smiling joyously as they prepare to recess from their wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the left is holding a large bouquet and is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the right is also holding a large bouquet and is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Wedding guests can be seen on either side in the foreground.
A triptych wedding guests hanging out and congregating during cocktail hour after a wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The top left image features two men posing together and holding wine glasses. The top right image features two women: one laughing and one looking at her. The bottom image features a large group of women all playing posing and smiling together.
A young child in overalls and a newsboy cap coming up to hug one of the brides after their wedding ceremony at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. A large group of guests watch along in the background.
A large group portrait of two brides and their new family taken in front of their wedding ceremony altar at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the right is holding a large bouquet and is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the left is also holding a large bouquet and is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress.
Two brides about to share a kiss at their head table before their wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the right is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns while the bride on the left is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Large, intricate lights flow in a line above them.
A diptych of a wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The left image features a drink table with mimosas, a Bloody Mary station, and more. The right image shows the a bouquet of flowers and the bar menu for said drink table.
Two brides holding hands in raised celebration as they exit a freight elevator for their grand entrance into their wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the right is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns while the bride on the left is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Both brides are holding champagne glasses with different drinks in them.
Two brides holding hands in raised celebration as they make their grand entrance into their wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride in the back is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns while the bride in the front is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Guests can be seen all around them cheering them on as the reception begins.
Detail shot of the dessert table at a wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The table is draped in a light pink tablecloth and is covered with a wedding cake with a "Mrs. & Mrs." topper, stacks of doughnuts, and bite-size desserts in wooden boxes and wooden hexagons. A sign reads "How sweet it is to be loved by you!" and a large light up "LOVE" sign hangs on the wall. Guests can be seen seated at their reception tables in the background.
A "quadtych" of candid shots of wedding guests during a reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The photos feature a girl, two men, and a woman all dressed in formal attire and smiling either at other guests or the events of the reception.
A black and white photo of two brides giving a speech during their wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the right bent over laughing while holding a glass of champagne and is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns. The bride on the left is holding up one arm in celebration and a microphone in her other hand while wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress.
Two brides sharing their first dance during wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the left is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns while the bride on the left is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Strands of cafe lights twinkle above them while guests watch on in the background.
A candid photo of two women watching the two brides' first dance during their wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The two guests are smiling joyfully while standing at a small circular table with mimosas. Other guests can be seen watching the first dance in the background.
A diptych of two brides each dancing with a young boy during their wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the right is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved patterns while the bride on the left is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Both images show many guests watching the brides each dance with the young boy.
A diptych of a DJ and his professional setup during a wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The image on the left features the DJ at his station wearing a black three-piece suit with a tie. The image on the right is a detail shot of his DJ gear.
A candid shot of a wedding guest laughing joyfully with one of the brides during a wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The woman is wearing a blue dress covered in large, colorful flowers and has a gold, detailed purse.
Two brides holding each other close and sharing a kiss outside of Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the left is kissing the other bride on the cheek and is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved pattern. The bride on the right is smiling as she receives the kiss and is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Both brides stand in front of a large concrete statue filled with many colorful glass bottles.
A black and white photo of two brides holding hands and staring happily into each other's eyes outside of Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the left is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved pattern. The bride on the right is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Both brides stand far in front of a large wall covered in graffiti.
Two brides holding hands and walking in front of Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the left is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved pattern. The bride on the right is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. The building is historic, burnt orange, and "Gulf Hickory Street Annex" is painted across the top.
A triptych of wedding guests forming a circle around two brides as they share a dance at their wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The top left and top right photos show multiple guests standing close together, smiling, holding hands, and raising glasses in celebration. The bottom image shows the large circle of guests in the background with the two brides dancing close together in the foreground while holding mimosas.
A black and white photo of two brides holding each other close and staring happily into each other's eyes during their last private dance of their wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the right is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved pattern. The bride on the left is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress.
A diptych of wedding guests lining up for two brides' exit from their wedding reception at Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The image on the left shows two long lines of guests getting ready to wave rainbow streamers. The image on the right shows two men playfully waving the streamers in each other's faces.
Two brides holding hands and cheering as they exit their wedding reception outside of Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas. The bride on the left is wearing a white, sleeveless, dress with intricate curved pattern. The bride on the right is wearing a long, flowing, sleeveless, intricately detailed dress. Two rows of wedding guests line up on other side of them as the guests wave colorful, rainbow streamers.

Vendors:

Planning/Coordination @wedding.stone (Instagram)
Makeup/Hair: Lashes & Lace
DJ: My DFW DJ
Catering: Vestals Catering
Photo: Melissa Claire Photography
Photobooth: Photobooth By CRT
Spray Tan: @juliedobeauty (Instagram)

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