Wow, we are happy to share the new Mr. and Mrs. Todd’s big day with you! These two had such a beautiful and fun day, with a dream vendor lineup and a party to write home about. You are going to absolutely love it!

Mornings at the Farmhouse

Shelby and Cole are SUCH a fun, sweet couple. We have been waiting to see their big day come to life, and let us tell you… it did not disappoint. They had a really beautiful vision and brought in an incredible group of vendors to bring that vision to life. From the moment the girls arrived at the French Farmhouse, they were ready to celebrate their best girl. They all piled upstairs to get glam rolling, and the setup began. And, let us tell you… these girls were SO excited for Shelby. We love, love, love hearing them all upstairs and seeing them come to check out the venue as the details come to life!

Once the boys arrive, you know it’s getting close. These guys wanted some “walk-up” photos to kick off their time at the venue, and let us tell you- these pictures never disappoint. It is a really fun way to get the ball rolling for the boys!

Get the Party Started

Once everyone was here and dressed, it was almost time for the ceremony! So, we got Shelby and Cole to the altar and the new Mr. and Mrs. Todd got to greet their guests.

When guests walked over to cocktail hour, the details were really shining! They were greeted with charcuterie cups, a stunning seating chart and then a gorgeous stage for the Jordan Kahn Orchestra. And, the surprises didn’t stop! Once the party got rolling, there were cold sparklers during the first dance, late-night snacks on the dance floor and foam glow sticks for dancing. Whew! It was truly a night to remember!

Congratulations Shelby and Cole! We are so happy for you, and glad you are a Farmhouse Couple!

 

Vendors:

Coordination: Maxwell + Gray

Photography: Nicole Lea Photography

Videography: Jess & Doz

Content Creator: Content with Casiano

Stationery: Kate Wiseman Creative

Florals: Hannah Willis Creative

Escort Sticks: Simple Southern Designs

Band: Jordan Kahn Orchestra

HAMU: Styles by Vero

Ceremony Musicians: Dallas Asian Strings

Catering and Bar: Catered Roots

Bride’s Cake: Butterfly Cakery

Groom’s Cake: The London Baker

Dress: Bridal Boutique

Alterations: Altered For The Altar

Bridesmaids Dresses: Revelry

Suits: Men’s Wearhouse

Rentals: Styled by Amber Events

Stage: Front of House Events

Transportation: Premier Transportation

Cold Sparks: AV Entertainment

Chanelle and Tanner’s big day was one to remember! They had a stunning ceremony, and a party to write home about! You are going to have to pick your jaw up off the ground after this one!

 

The Tessman’s 

Chanelle and Tanner are such a cool couple! They actually live in Venice, Italy where Tanner plays professional soccer, so having their wedding here at the Farmhouse was such a treat! 

Once they started sharing their vision with us we knew it would be a wedding to remember. They wanted to create a timeless, elegant and romantic wedding that completely transformed into a party after dinner. And, let us tell you. They NAILED it.

Their tables and florals… come on. Stunning. And, had such beautiful, small details that really brought their personalities to the room. The small touches, like the chess piece placeholders, are the things that make the day go over the top.  

PARTY 

When we say this crowd danced until they couldn’t anymore… we really, truly, mean it! One thing Chanelle and Tanner did was have Emerald City, a live band, perform at their reception. We gotta say… live bands COMPLETELY transform the atmosphere of a reception. 90% of people were on the dance floor the entire time, dancing their hearts out.  We also want to take a moment for Chanelle’s second dress.

Congratulations Chanelle and Tanner! We are so excited for you, and are so happy you are a French Farmhouse Couple! 

Vendors: 

Planner: Honey & Co. Weddings 

Photographer: Meg Layman Photography

Videographer: Weddings by Jimmy Tran 

Band: Emerald City Band

HAMU: Etoilly Artistry 

Floral: Elise Woods Designs

Catering: Culinary Art Catering

Ceremony and Cocktail hour Music: Bishop String Quartet 

Mic and Speaker: Mayfield Productions

Rentals: Top Tier Event Rentals

Coffee Cart: Nightowl Coffee Cart

Cakes: Cake Ladies

Ice Luge: Stellar Ice

Ice Cream Cart: Melt Ice Cream

Dance Floor: Center Stage Floors 

Marquee Letters: Alpha Lit Dallas

Wedding Dress: The Blushing Brides Boutique

 

Happy New Year, Everyone!! We could not be more thrilled to welcome in 2024, and to see all the weddings this year has in store. To kick off the year we are sharing the new Mr. and Mrs. Bishop’s wedding!! Hannah and Brenden are two of the loveliest people around, who had the most beautiful day filled with perfect moments. We can’t wait for you to see it!!

 

The Setup

Hannah and her girls rolled into the venue bright and early, and let us tell you- they are a fun group! Each girl was so excited to celebrate Hannah, and to get her married! After our girls arrived, vendors started showing up and bringing the vision to life. We are obsessed with how thoughtful each corner of their wedding was. The Greenery Wall that we have was transformed into a stunning photo wall, showcasing all of the love stories in their family that paved the path for them. The bar was complete with monogrammed cups, and the cakes were showstopping. They even brought their own customized cornhole boards for guests to use! They really thought of it all, and made each part of the venue their own!

 

First Look to Mr. and Mrs

We LOVE the moments when it all starts happening! The girls are dressed, waiting for their first look with their favorite girl, everyone is smiling for photos and then the bride and groom get to see each other for the first time. It is when all the magic begins! One thing we love, love, love that the Bishop’s did was a first look at the Chapel right after their first look with each other. They both decided that they wanted to see the Chapel fully decorated for the first time together. How magical is that?!

Once the “first looks” were all finished, Hannah officially became Mrs. Bishop and was ready to party!

Let us tell you- this was a PARTY. Guests were playing cornhole, dancing and looking for those late-night donuts! And, because Hannah and Brenden are Aggies, the night wouldn’t be complete without the Aggie War Hymn. And, for their final moments at the venue, they decided to do their private last dance on the patio, under the string lights, at the Chapel before making their getaway in our vintage car named Lucy!

Truly, this could not have been a more fun and magical wedding! Congrats Hannah and Brenden- we are so happy for you!

Can you believe how close we are to 2024?! It is hard to believe we are so close to the New Year, and our 2023 brides aren’t slowing down! William and Claire’s big day is way too beautiful not to share. It is timeless, elegant and one you are going to want to save to your Pinterest boards! 

 

Something Blue 

Claire and William- the new Mr. and Mrs. Lazenby! These two are about as sweet as they come, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share their dad with you! Claire and her girls came in early in the morning, and let us tell you they were SO excited to celebrate their girl on her big day. It couldn’t have been more obvious that Claire is one loved lady, and that her girls mean the world to her. She had all of her girlies in the most beautiful blue dresses! They not only looked stunning, but they doubled as Claire’s “something blue”!

 

Photo Time

It is no secret that a big portion of the wedding party’s day is getting those perfect photos! There are always new, fun and creative ways to get some sentimental shots. One thing Claire did was a first look with the groomsmen. How fun?! This is a really cute way to get the boys involved, and give them a moment with the bride before the ceremony. Plus- the pictures are so sweet! 

Once Claire and William were officially wed, the party kicked right off! They had foam glow sticks, smoke guns and a crew of people ready to celebrate. It could not have been a more beautiful day, with more lovely people! 

William and Claire, we are so happy for you guys! Thank you for letting the French Farmhouse be a part of your big day. Congratulations!! 

 

Vendors:

Florals + Coordination: Betsy Baldwin

Photographer: The Tarno’s

Hair and Makeup: Tease to Please

Happy December, everyone! We are so so excited to share the new Mr. and Mrs. Strieby’s big day. Lauren and Jackson created such a beautiful, perfect and timeless day. You are going to LOVE it.

 

Big Day, Little Details

Right when the ladies showed up we could see that Lauren has an eye for the details. Her getting-ready PJs were ready and monogrammed with her new last initial. What a fun way to kick off a wedding! Then, all of the other details started rolling in. Stunning florals, beautiful copper place cards and a monogrammed dance floor… there was, truly, something special everywhere you looked. Plus- let’s not forget to take a moment for Lauren’s pearl gloves. We are OBSESSED.

 

Those Perfect Moments

One thing we have been seeing a lot that we never ever get tired of is all of the first looks. Lauren did a first look with her girls, then one with her dad and finally her first look with Jackson. Those are moments and photos, that you will always love looking back on and treasure. The perfect bonus before that is the moments the bride spends with her mom right before all of her first looks. They, usually, get almost everyone out of the room and spend a few minutes together getting the dress on and preparing for the rest of the day. It is such a special, and relaxing few minutes.

After Lauren and Jackson were officially married in the Chapel- the party was on! This group LOVED it. They handed out glasses, and foam glow sticks and partied until they couldn’t anymore. When it was time for the send-off, everyone lined up outside, bubbles in hand, and waited while Lauren and Jackson had their private last dance. Then they ran right off, officially husband and wife, and hopped into Lucy, the getaway car!

Congratulations Lauren and Jackson! You had such a beautiful day, and we are so so happy for you!

Planner: Plan It With Me
Venue: The French Farmhouse
HAMU: Brite Beauty
Decor: Big D Party Rentals
Flowers: Everwild Floral
Dance Floor: Center Stage Floors
Photographer: Sami Kathryn Photography
Videographer: David Le Weddings Films Photography
DJ: LeForce Entertainment
Catering: Texas Catering
Bakery: Farmhouse Cakes & Cookies
Photo Booth: Valor Visuals
Transportation: ESC Transportation Group
Gown: A&Be’
Gown Designer: Madi Lane
Suits: Men’s Warehouse

Everyone say hello to the new Mr. and Mrs. Tsai! Christina and Stefan are such a lovely couple. They really brought tradition and personality together to their big day. You are going to love it!

Tradition

Right off the bat, we knew this would be a special day with a lot of beautiful moments. Christina and Stefan actually had three ceremonies! They had Vietnamese, Taiwanese and American ceremonies to honor the traditions of both sides of their families. Their American ceremony and reception were at the French Farmhouse, and we loved every second. They really kept their decor beautiful and minimal, while still incorporating incredible personal touches. They had a great photo-op on our greenery wall, where they hung a neon sign that said, “You’re my favorite.” We always love a neon sign moment, but this was especially fun because that is something they used to say to each other when they were dating. Another really fun thing they did was mix in some puns on their printed menu. Each guest had one at their place setting, and as they read they got a little chuckle.

 

Those Personal Touches

A fun fact about Christina is that she is a dog trainer! So, it was only right that her pup made an appearance on their big day. They got to have their first family portrait as a married couple, with Christina’s beloved pup. So fun!

If you are interested in having your dog be a part of your big day, we do allow them for photos and ceremony. You will just need to have someone on-site who brings them for photos and then takes them home, or somewhere else, after ceremony.

Christina and Stefan opted out of the traditional wedding cake for dessert! Instead, they had ice cream and boba. Recently, we have been seeing a lot of “second” desserts or a small cake with an extra dessert option on the side. Delicious AND fun!

 

 

 

VENDOR

Wow Wow! Another week, another incredible wedding to share with you all. This time we have a really fun couple, Shelbi and Garrett! These two were SO fun to have around and had a beautiful wedding. We just cannot wait for you to see it!

Fun Day at the Farmhouse

One thing we knew for sure was Shelbi and Garrett were going to have a whole lot of fun on their big day! These two were just so excited to have their wedding day come together and even more excited to get married! Shelbi and her girls rolled in early in the morning to start their glam, and they were just having the best time! Meanwhile, vendors were working hard to bring their vision to life downstairs.

We LOVED how they incorporated their furry friend into their big day. Their beloved pup wasn’t actually at the wedding, but any chance they could there was an homage to their furry family member. They had stir sticks at the bar and even had the pup painted on their custom champagne bottle. SO fun!

 

Stand Out Moments

There are certain parts of weddings at the Farmhouse that always stand out. One of those is that right after the couple is married, they’ve walked back down the aisle, and they get to ring the bell. It is the best!! They can’t stop smiling, and their wedding party is usually all around them. It really is such a special moment, and the photos are perfect.

Another stand-out moment is any first look! Bridesmaids, father of the bride, brother of the bride, grandma, grandpa- you name it. No matter who is on the other side, everyone in the room sheds a tear or two. It is just magical to be able to watch families and friends see their best girl dressed and ready to marry her best friend.

Congratulations Shebi and Garrett! We are so happy for you!

Kirstin Manson Photography

We have an absolutely jaw-dropping wedding to share with you guys!! Kirsten and Joshua had a gorgeous day that was so bright, colorful and fun! You are going to love it!!

Gorgeous Day for a Wedding

Kirsten and Joshua’s big day was right in that summer-to-fall switch, where you can go either way on weather and vibe. We are obsessed with the bright colors they chose, and the details they mixed in for that perfect transitional season vibe. They had vibrant floral runners, beautiful blue place settings and some stunning flowers.

After the ceremony, guests walked over to cocktail hour in the PERFECT weather and were greeted by beer donkeys, live music and custom-branded coasters for each of them on the seating chart, which doubled as an amazing favor.

 

Let’s Groove Tonight

When reception started all bets were off! The guests got their seats, and the bridal party made their big entrance through our south doors. We LOVE this, especially when the weather is nice. Everyone can line up outside, out of view of the guests, and make their big entrance to the party. Usually, the bride and groom will walk right into the dance floor and start their first dance!

After dinner, none other than the Jordan Kahn Music Company’s Manhattan Band got the party started! If there is one thing that is certain, it’s that a live band will get the party started and keep it going until the very end!

As a final surprise for their guests, Kirsten and Joshua had What-a-Burger brought in as a late-night snack. All their friends and family could grab a burger and a cookie on their way out the door!

It was a truly gorgeous and magical day, and we could not be more thrilled for the new Mr. and Mrs. Marten! Congratulations you guys, we are so happy for you!

 

 

Photo: Sarah Lanette Photography
Planning: Shannon Rose Events
Florals: Wedfully Yours
Stationery: Hazelwood Paper Co
Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals
Video: Paradigm Pictures
Makeup: Krista Ann
Hair: Tease to Please Hair and Makeup
Linens: BBJ Latavola
Band: Jordan Kahn Orchestra
Catering: Babes The Tamale Company
Beer burros: Big City Farm
Cake: Sweet Somethings by Ashleigh

WOW! It has officially been over a year since the stunning wedding of our own Kelsey and her husband Matt! It is always fun to watch one of your favorite people get married, and anyone who comes to the venue meets, and instantly falls in love with, Kelsey. We are SO excited to share her and Matt’s big day with you all! 

An Experience 

Like we said, if you have been to the French Farmhouse- you have met Kelsey! We were not shocked one bit when she started describing the bright colors and unique experiences she wanted for her big day. She was planning SO many things we had never seen at the Farmhouse. Kelsey and her girls got ready at a hotel in Plano, so once they arrived mid-day Kelsey got to do a “first look” at the Chapel with her Mom, our incredible owner, Michelle, by her side. This was such a special moment because Kelsey and Michelle have poured their hearts and souls into every inch of the French Farmhouse! Seeing their reaction was magical!

Kelsey and Matt really wanted to create an experience for their guests. They wanted it to feel special, and be a great party. From the moment guests arrived, it was just that. Guests strolling to the Chapel for ceremony were greeted by live musicians playing strings in the trees and glasses of champagne with the Thompsons monogram on the glasses.

Ceremony

We are absolutely biased, but this ceremony was perfect! Every ounce of it was Kelsey and Matt. Their personalities, the florals and the Chapel being packed to the brim…it could not have been more “them”! On top of it all, they had the cutest, furriest ring bearer who you may have seen on our Instagram before. This is Kelsey’s beloved pup Jax- we wouldn’t say he stole the show or anything, but he really had some memorable moments. 

After Kelsey and Matt were officially announced as Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the turf behind the venue. The live musicians relocated for cocktail hour, and lounge seating was placed around a HUGE circular bar for guests to enjoy.

One BIG difference in Kelsey and Matt’s day compared to a typical FFH reception, is that the main venue was used only for dinner. Usually, couples eat and party in the main venue, but the Thompson’s had a trick up their sleeve.   

The Flip of All Flips

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the night was after dinner. While guests were enjoying their delicious meal, the Chapel was being flipped for party time! A crew of 60+ people came in and completely transformed the chapel from a stunning Ceremony site to a room ready for a party! They installed a stage for the amazing Jordan Kahn Orchestra, the dance floor was laid, a dessert bar came in, coffee and regular bars were set up, a 360 photo booth and *the* cake was assembled.

Guests jaws were on the floor as they came in. They were greeted by a live band, and a completely transformed space! 

It was one of the most special evenings celebrating the new Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, and one of the most fun parties the French Farmhouse has ever seen.

Congratulations, Kelsey and Matt! On behalf of the entire French Farmhouse team- we love you guys and are so happy for you! Thanks for letting us be a part of your big day! 

Vendor Team

This wedding DEFINITELY could not have happened without the incredible Vendor team. Thank you guys so much! 

Planner: Simply Elegant 

Florals: Haute Poppies Floral

Rentals: Simply Chic, Center Stage Floors, Lawson Rentals

Photo: Luisa and Douglas, Nicole Lea Photography

Cinema: Randi Michelle Photo + Cinema

DJ: DJ Question Mark

Band: Jordan Kahn Orchestra 

Make-up: Makeup by Krista Ann 

Hair: Tease to Please

Dress: Stanley Korshack, Ines Di Santo 

2nd Dress: Nadine Merabi Bridal 

Catering + Bar: Vestals Catering 

Cake: Butterfly Cakery 

Coffee Cart: Bloom and Pour 

Bridesmaids Dresses: Revelry 

Bridesmaids Earrings: Made by Maddie 

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman 

Tuxedos: Generation Tux 

Photo Booth: Valor Visuals 

360 Photo Booth: LCI Media L3C

Calligraphy: Kate Weisman Creative