Introducing Jaci and Dallas, we are so excited for these two to tie the knot on November 14, 2020, at The French Farmhouse Venue! 

How did you and Dallas meet?

Dallas and I met in college (Boomer!). We had a bunch of mutual friends and had crossed paths many times before, but really where it all began was OU/Texas weekend of 2015. Our story is truly all thanks to the Lord because neither of us believed we were in the right places in our lives to date when we met and we were hot messes at first (…well I was more of a mess than he was). Loooong story short, this corny guy asked for my number after he had gotten separated from his friends the night before the OU/Texas game. We were supposed to all meet up again later, but that never got to happen! He did, however, make sure to call me and let me know After that we would talk every now and then, we would keep somehow seeing each other and running into each other more often and more often, we eventually went to a few date parties together, and finally our first official date two months later. It was one of the most fun nights we’d ever had, and I don’t think we stopped laughing the entire time. Thank goodness for my patient fiancé, the Sooners, and our faithful God!!!!

 

 

How/when did he propose?

(Dallas decided to type this one haha): We got engaged on December 31, 2019! While Jaci was preoccupied trying to figure out our trip I surprised her with, I had been making plans all behind her back on what would be the most incredible day that we got to unfold together. A day after we landed in Lake Tahoe she was pretty proud of herself because she had guessed correctly on where we were visiting. We got in on December 30th and the next morning I woke up early with my sister’s boyfriend (shoutout to Phoenix Hook and Kevin Jasemine) to scout out and decorate the location that I would ask her to marry me. We all got to breakfast that morning and were “suggested” to go snowshoeing after at this really pretty trail that is privately owned by the nicest family. The suggestion was a hit with Jaci and she was beyond excited to finally go snowshoeing because it’s something she’s always wanted to do. Little did she know we weren’t going snowshoeing at all…I got to walk her through the woods where Phoenix, Kevin, and I had set up everything. It was so much fun getting to see her reaction since she had no idea this would all happen so fast because we had just arrived in Lake Tahoe late the night before. We walked through print outs of our first 35 dates, pictures from our four years of dating, and ended under an arch where I asked her to marry me! Our photographer (Rachael Lambirth Photography) captured everything perfectly and it was so cool to experience it all work out beautifully.

 

Why did you choose the French Farmhouse Venue?

Oh my goodness we fell in love with the venue, the owners, and how Christ is centered in it all! This venue was the first that Dal and I toured together, and we had many others lined up after seeing it…buttt we knew immediately we were supposed to get married at this sweet place and we canceled all others! The owners having the most beautiful vision for the architecture and décor are also a bonus! WE CAN’T WAIT FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2020!!!

 

What are you most excited about getting married?

So much!!!! We are excited for how the Lord will use this holy gift of marriage. We are excited to see where He takes us together. We are excited to grow together, to be forever roomies, to raise a family, and navigate through life as husband and wife!

 

“And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skin and clothed them” Genius 3:21 

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing to give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 

Paige and Kyle wanted to renew their vows in the venue while it was under construction. You might be asking yourself why? Unfinished, Plywood everywhere, nails and so much more… but the answer will bring you to tears.

Photography by: Shelby Hall Images

 

 

“After 5 years of job changes, life changes, health changes, and parenting we learned how hard it can be to keep and grow an authentic connection.”

 

“5 Years ago we took vows that many others have taken..”

 

“But now…we are different people, and we still choose each other.”

 

 

“So we updated the vows with the lessons we have learned about how we both show up, how we want to show up and the kind of life that we want to build.”

 

“We want to build something extraordinarily

 

“Without hesitation, in a heartbeat, I choose you” – Paige and Kyle

Drum Roll Please…Introducing Nick and Danielle!! The second we met these two we fell in love and we can’t wait for these two to say “I Do” in front of their family and friends on October 3, 2020! We can’t wait to see this couple grow & continue to do life together!

How did y’all meet?

It all started back in the Summer of 2011, when we were 14 and getting ready to start high school together. We had never met before high school, but knew of each other through mutual friends and of course Facebook. The first time we officially met was at our high school football game before school started and I (Danielle) could not stop thinking about the cute boy from Cross Timber’s middle school and asked all my friends about him. Turns out on the first day of school we had lunch together, where we were constantly goofing around with each other (Danielle would always steal snacks from Nicks lunch), then we proceeded to cheer each other on during our freshman basketball games and go on many dates to the movies, with our parents taking us everywhere we went of course! A few months later nick asked me to be his girlfriend on 10/13/2011 and we have been together ever since!!

How/when did Nick propose ?

November 30th, 2019! My Mom had told me a few days prior that my Uncle, who was in town for Thanksgiving, was going to take a few quick pics of my family with his nice camera for our Christmas card. I did not expect anything out of the ordinary, I put on a dress, did my makeup and curled my hair that Saturday morning, having no idea that this would be one of the most special days in my life!

My mom also told me that she invited Nick to come take pictures with us, which again I did not think was out of the ordinary, as Nick is already a part of our family! We went to the Grapevine Botanical Gardens (Nick pretended like he didn’t know where it was) to meet up with my uncle and the rest of my family. My Uncle showed us the spot that he thought would be the best place for pictures and set my family up for the perfect Christmas card photo. After he got a few shots, Nick jumped in for a picture with me…that is when he turned and looked at me and started speaking the most kind and thoughtful words about our relationship over the last 9 years. I still did not believe it until he got down on one knee and I saw the gorgeous ring he had picked out for me! It was so meaningful and I was in tears the whole time.

The rest of the night was filled was so much joy and celebration with all of the people that have made an impact on our relationship over the last 9 years. Our friends came from Kansas, Illinois, Washington D.C, Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma and more to be there with us on this special day. Nick coordinated the whole day and I had no clue that all of our people were waiting to surprise me after the engagement. It was AMAZING! The whole day felt like a dream and we felt so loved.

Why did you choose The French Farmhouse Venue?

The French Farmhouse is so unique and charming and unlike any other venue in the DFW area. We instantly had a good feeling about the venue and have a wonderful picture of what it will be like on our wedding day, even without the physical structure being there yet, which is crazy! It just goes to show how amazing this venue is going to be. There are so many special and wonderful parts about the French Farmhouse and each has been meticulously planned. Nick and I are so lucky we get to be apart of watching the French Farmhouse come up from the ground and we love the meaning behind it all!

What are you most excited about getting married?

Nick: I am very excited to embark on the journey of marriage with Danielle. I know that no matter how high or low things get that we will always have our love for each other. I cannot wait to see how God blesses our marriage for the rest of our lives. And I am so excited to see how beautiful Danielle will look in her wedding dress.

Danielle: Marriage is such an amazing gift from God, and I am so happy that I will get to call Nick my husband forever! I am really excited to make our commitment to each other through our vows, because that is my favorite part of every wedding. Hopefully I will be able to hold back some tears and get the words out!

“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken”  Ecclesiastes 4:12

Meet Lindsey and Carl!  This sweet couple with the help of Brittany Barclay took their engagement pictures out at The French Farmhouse and are getting married in 2020!

 

So How Did they meet?

 

Lindsey Here.. Carl and I met through mutual friends in May of 2015 I had just finished my freshman year of college, and had plans to attend a sorority sisters birthday party the last weekend before I moved home for the summer. My best friend (and now bridesmaid!) invited her boyfriend to come with us, and he brought a friend from the Army that was visiting him for the weekend. That friend ended up being Carl, and the two of us spent the entire party talking only to each other. I honestly didn’t think anything would come of it, because he was still stationed in Washington state and I was living in Lubbock, Texas. But we exchanged phone numbers and spent the entire next year talking to each other long-distance. Thank God for Skype haha. A little over a year after we first met, he moved to Lubbock to live with his friend that he’d come to the birthday party with, and we’ve been together ever since. He eventually moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas, so out of the almost five years we’ve known each other, we’ve been long-distance three and a half of those. It’s definitely been tough at times, but we’ve both put in the effort to make time for our relationship, so I wouldn’t have it any other way.

 

How Did Carl Propose?

Carl proposed to me almost a year ago! For months, he had been planning an elaborate scavenger hunt. On Christmas Eve, Carl gave me a card that had the first clue inside. It was totally unexpected and I had no idea what was coming. We spent the evening revisiting all our special places and memories. Clues were hidden in the Christmas Tree at my childhood home, the fireplace where we loved to make s’mores on summer nights, on my desk in my classroom, and more. The final clue lead us to a beach on Lake Texoma. He had planned this night down to the minute, with our arrival lining up with the most picture-perfect sunset spreading across the horizon. At the edge of the water, he got down on his knee and asked me to marry him. By that point I had kind of caught on to what was happening and was SO nervous haha, but obviously I said yes!

 

What are you most excited about getting married? 

 

 

 

There are so many things about getting married that I’m excited about. Obviously I’m counting down the days (seconds, really) to our wedding, but I’m most excited about no longer living in separate places! The majority of our relationship has been spent living in different places and while I’ve loved all the long weekends and holiday breaks we’ve gotten to spend together, I cannot wait to leave behind the long drives, late nights, different time zones, and that longing feeling that I can’t seem to shake every time we’re apart. I know every one says this, but Carl is truly my best friend, and I’m just excited to spend every day of my life with him.

 

We are so excited for you two and can’t wait to see the fabulous pictures from your big day!! Thank you for choosing The French Farmhouse to take your engagement photos!