Real Wedding · March 2026

Janie & Jake

March 20, 2026 · The French Farmhouse Venue · Collinsville, Texas

There are weddings that feel like a breath of fresh air and Janie and Jake's March 20th celebration was exactly that. Spring had just arrived at The French Farmhouse Venue, and it felt like the whole property was dressed up just for them. Soft pinks, warm yellows, and every cheerful color of the season filled every corner of the day.

From the moment guests arrived, the energy was warm and joyful. The florals set the tone immediately lush arrangements in blush, peach, butter yellow, and cream that felt like a garden in full bloom. It was the kind of palette that makes you want to slow down and take it all in.

What made this wedding especially sweet was the love that surrounded Janie and Jake every step of the way. Janie's mom and grandmother were right by her side through every detail of the planning process and Grandma didn't just show up on the big day, she left her mark on it. She personally designed the dance floor, and it was absolutely stunning. That kind of love poured into a wedding day is something you can feel in every corner of the room.

The Morning Of

The morning started exactly the way you'd hope surrounded by the people who love you most. Janie and her girls got ready in our bridal suite, and the whole space was filled with laughter, happy tears, and the kind of joy that only comes from a room full of your closest people. The butter-yellow pajamas the bridesmaids wore were the perfect touch cheerful and bright, just like the day ahead.

Janie with her mom and grandmother in matching floral pink pajamas in the bridal suite

Three generations Janie with her mom and grandmother, matching in the sweetest floral pajamas.

Grandma's first look with Janie said everything words couldn't. Pure love, pure joy, and a moment nobody in that room will ever forget.

Grandmother's emotional reaction seeing Janie in her wedding dress, captured in black and white

Grandma's reaction says it all. Pure love.

Janie and her bridesmaids in matching yellow pajamas in the bridal suite chandelier room

The whole crew Janie and her bridesmaids in the most cheerful yellow sets under our crystal chandelier.

Janie's mom helping button her into her wedding gown, both laughing

Janie and her mom reflected in the gold antique mirror in the bridal suite

Mom helping Janie into her gown and that mirror moment that stopped everyone in the room.

The French Farmhouse Venue exterior facade with bridesmaids in matching pajamas waving from the balcony on a clear spring morning

The girls on the balcony one of our favorite shots of the whole day.

Jake buttoning his tuxedo jacket outdoors on the morning of his wedding

Jake, ready and looking sharp. That bow tie, those cufflinks he was dressed for the best day of his life.

Meanwhile, Jake was getting ready in the groom's suite calm, collected, and looking absolutely sharp in his classic black tuxedo. The contrast of his morning and Janie's is always one of our favorite things about wedding days. Two people, in two different rooms, both counting down the minutes until they see each other.

The Sweetest Ceremony

The chapel was absolutely breathtaking. Have & Hold Studio filled the antique arch with the most lush, colorful florals pinks, peaches, blues, and creams cascading all the way to the floor on both sides. The light poured in through the soaring windows, and the whole room felt like a dream. Janie's bridesmaids lined the altar in their butter-yellow halter gowns, each holding the most gorgeous mixed bouquets, and the whole scene was just stunning.

Wide shot of Janie and Jake at the altar with the full wedding party and colorful floral arch in the chapel

The full picture Janie and Jake at the altar, surrounded by their people, under the most beautiful floral arch we've ever seen in this chapel.

Close-up of Janie and Jake holding hands at the altar during their vows

The vows. Just the two of them, holding hands, in the most beautiful light.

Bridesmaids in butter yellow halter gowns holding colorful bouquets at the chapel altar

The bridesmaids in butter yellow those bouquets, those dresses, that light. Perfection.

Janie and Jake sharing their first kiss as husband and wife at the chapel altar with colorful florals

The first kiss. Surrounded by blooms, in front of everyone they love. Mr. & Mrs. Rehfuss.

And then the bell. One of our absolute favorite French Farmhouse traditions. Janie and Jake grabbed that rope together and rang it with everything they had, surrounded by their entire wedding party, all laughing and cheering. It's one of those moments that never gets old, no matter how many times we see it.

Janie and Jake laughing together as they ring the chapel bell surrounded by their wedding party

The bell ring pure joy. This moment never gets old.

Jake spinning Janie as they are announced as Mr. and Mrs. Rehfuss at the altar

Jake dipping Janie for a kiss during the recessional with flower petals falling around them

Announced as Mr. & Mrs. Rehfuss and that recessional dip with petals flying everywhere. Two of the best frames of the whole day.

Janie raising her bouquet in celebration as she and Jake walk back down the aisle as newlyweds

Janie raising her bouquet down the aisle this photo says everything. Pure celebration.

Janie walked down the aisle of our chapel to a room full of people who love her and Jake deeply. The ceremony was tender and personal full of laughter, a few happy tears, and vows that felt like they were written just for this moment. The antique arch was dressed in spring blooms, and the light streaming through the cathedral windows made everything glow.

When they rang the bell and walked back down that aisle as husband and wife, the whole room erupted. That moment never gets old.

Spring Colors in Every Detail

The reception hall was a dream. Long tables draped in soft linens, centerpieces overflowing with seasonal blooms, and warm candlelight that made the whole room feel like golden hour all night long. The pink and yellow color story carried through every detail from the cake to the stationery to the bridesmaid dresses.

It was one of those weddings where you could feel how much thought and love went into every single choice. Nothing was an accident. Everything was intentional, beautiful, and so very them.

Cocktail Hour

Drinks, Apps & Good Company

While Janie and Jake slipped away for portraits, their guests headed out to the pavilion for cocktail hour and Chuy's Mexican Food did not disappoint. Chips, queso, salsa, and all the good stuff kept everyone happy and mingling in the spring sunshine. The pavilion looked absolutely dreamy with the white draping catching the breeze, and the whole vibe was relaxed, joyful, and exactly right.

Wedding guests walking toward the white draped pavilion during cocktail hour on a sunny spring afternoon

Guests making their way to the pavilion that spring light was absolutely perfect.

Signature cocktail sign featuring Remi's Ranch Water and Breck's Bourbon Old Fashioned with illustrated dogs

Chums catering serving chips, queso, and salsa in silver bowls at the cocktail hour pavilion

Remi's Ranch Water and Breck's Bourbon Old Fashioned named after their dogs, obviously. And Chuy's Mexican Food chips & queso bar? Guests were going back for thirds.

The Reception

Dancing, Toasts & Club Rehfuss

The reception was everything and then some. Janie and Jake were announced as Mr. & Mrs. Rehfuss and stepped onto the most stunning custom dance floor we've ever seen: a hand-painted floral crest with their monogram right in the center. Then came the toasts, the cake cutting under the crystal chandelier in the farmhouse, the mother-son dance, the father-daughter dance and somewhere in the middle of all of it, Janie's grandpa surprised her on the dance floor. The video went viral on Instagram, and honestly, it's not hard to see why. By the end of the night, they had a dress change, the trucker hats were on, and Club Rehfuss was officially open.

Aerial view of Janie and Jake's first dance on the custom hand-painted floral monogram dance floor surrounded by guests

Janie laughing as Jake spins her during their first dance, guests cheering in the background

Pure joy from start to finish.

The Moment That Stopped the Room

A Surprise Dance with Grandpa

Nobody saw it coming. In the middle of the reception, Janie's grandpa stepped onto the dance floor and surprised her with a dance. The video went viral on Instagram, and it's easy to see why. Watch grandma in the background, hands clasped over her mouth, completely overcome. It's the kind of moment that reminds you why we do this. Tissues recommended.

Janie dancing with her grandpa during a surprise dance at the reception while guests watch with emotion

He surprised her on the dance floor. The whole room stopped.

Wide shot of Janie and her grandpa dancing together on the reception dance floor surrounded by family watching

The whole family watching. This is what it's all about.

Grandma with hands clasped over her mouth, overcome with emotion watching the surprise grandpa dance, in black and white

Grandma in the background. We can't. We absolutely cannot.

Guest delivering a heartfelt toast at the Janie and Jake reception

Janie and Jake at the sweetheart table listening to toasts, surrounded by lush pink and blue florals at the fireplace

Jake dancing with his mother in her blue gown during the mother-son dance at the reception

Janie dancing with her father, his hand raised, during the father-daughter dance

Janie and Jake cutting their wedding cake under a crystal chandelier in the farmhouse

The cake cutting nook in the farmhouse is one of our favorite spots on the property.

Janie in her reception mini dress and Jake in his untucked shirt, both wearing Club Rehfuss trucker hats on the farmhouse staircase

Club Rehfuss is officially open. We love a couple that comes prepared.

The Details

So Many Amazing Details Went Into This Day

When we say every single detail was intentional, we mean it. From the welcome sign at the door to the monogrammed tambourines on every plate, Janie and Jake's wedding was a masterclass in thoughtful design. The blue glassware, the pink place cards, the gold flatware, the bud vases overflowing with seasonal blooms it all came together in the most cohesive, joyful way.

Janie and Jake welcome sign on gold arch with spring florals outside the chapel

Janie and Jake wedding invitation suite and welcome dinner card flatlay

The welcome sign set the tone before guests even walked through the door and that stationery suite? Absolutely dreamy.

Reception table detail with blue glassware, pink place cards, gold candlesticks, and bud vases

Table ten blue goblets, pink votives, gold candlesticks, and a photo table number. Every single table looked like this.

Reception hall with lush floral arrangements on the fireplace mantel and a ground floral installation

The fireplace mantel draped in blooms, and a full ground floral installation at the head table. Have & Hold Studio absolutely outdid themselves.

Tall floral column installation with pink, white, and blue blooms against the chapel windows

This floral column against the chapel windows the light, the blooms, the greenery. One of the most beautiful installations we've ever seen in this space.

Yellow arch seating chart display reading Our Favorite People with framed table lists and mini florals

Pink bar facade with J and G monogram detail

Signature spicy margaritas with tajin rims and jalapeño garnish on the bar

"Our Favorite People" the sweetest seating chart. The J&G monogram bar facade. And those spicy margs? Guests were talking about them all night.

Place setting with monogrammed tambourine, blue toile napkin, and gold charger plate

Club Rehfuss blue trucker hat with J and G monogram tambourine and blue toile ribbon

A monogrammed tambourine at every place setting and "Club Rehfuss" trucker hats for the dance floor. This couple knew how to throw a party.

Late Night Snack

Pizza on the Dance Floor

Because every great wedding ends with a slice. Janie grabbed a piece straight from the box drink in hand, ring sparkling, sequin mini dress on.

Bride in sequin mini dress grabbing a slice of pizza from a box on the dance floor late at night

Drink in hand, ring sparkling, pizza in the other. She did not miss a beat.

Private Last Dance

Just the Two of Them

After the guests cleared out, Janie and Jake had one last dance all to themselves in the empty reception hall chandeliers still glowing, candles still burning, their custom dance floor beneath their feet. This is one of those moments we always encourage couples to carve out. No one watching. No timeline. Just the two of you, alone in the room where you just got married.

Janie and Jake sharing a private last dance alone in the empty reception hall, chandeliers glowing above them, in black and white

The room is empty. The night is theirs. We will never get tired of this moment.

The Send-Off

Confetti, Cheers & a Vintage Plymouth

The send-off was pure energy. Guests lined the path with silver confetti wands, and Janie and Jake came out of those farmhouse doors absolutely beaming hands raised, laughing, completely in it. Then they climbed into a vintage Plymouth with "Just Married" painted across the back window and drove off into the Texas night. We couldn't have written a better ending. Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Rehfuss. We love you both so much.

Janie and Jake bursting through the farmhouse doors during their send-off, guests lining the path with silver confetti wands, both laughing and hands raised

Janie and Jake driving away in a vintage Plymouth with Just Married written on the back window under the Texas night sky

A vintage Plymouth, a Texas night sky, and "Just Married" on the windshield. Perfect.

A Night to Remember

The dance floor was full from the first song to the last. Janie and Jake were surrounded by their people all night laughing, dancing, and soaking in every single second.

Janie and Jake thank you for choosing The French Farmhouse Venue to be the backdrop for the sweetest day. We are so honored to have been part of your story, and we cannot wait to watch your marriage bloom just as beautifully as those spring florals.

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Rehfuss we love you both so much!

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