Watercolor Confection: The buttercream flowers on the five-tier lemon cake were hand painted onto the cake using a painters’ palette a first for wedding cake-veteran Jamie Holder of Creme de la Crème Cake Company. “Kathleen had a clear vision for the cake,” Holder says. “But I tell every bride, ‘You’ve been planning this for a year, and I’m only meeting with you twice. You have to take me through this visually and walk me through your vision in your head.’ ”

Photo by Stephanie Brazzle Photography

Kathleen Baird Says “I Do” to High-School Sweetheart Marshall Young Jr.

By Riley Lindsey

Kathleen Baird and Marshall Young Jr.
September 7, 2019

A love story that began in the halls of All Saints Episcopal School culminated with a spectacular September afternoon ceremony at Robert Carr Chapel in Fort Worth. Kathleen Baird and Marshall Young Jr., both Fort Worth natives, had been dating for seven years when he popped the question. Kathleen came prepared when Marshall, who is notorious for being unable to keep a secret, planned a conspicuous brunch date at the River Crest Country Club. “I knew he had a whole spiel planned, but he didn’t even make it through the first sentence before he dropped to his knee and asked me to marry him,” she says. Working closely with Melanie Tatum, who also planned Kathleen’s Debutante ball, the couple was able to bring together their vision of a wedding that incorporated both sides of the family. On September 7, 2019, the two were wed by the All Saints chaplain in the same chapel that Kathleen’s grandparents were married in 63 years prior.

Guests: 400

First Dance: “You Are The Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne

Honeymoon: Maui, Hawaii

Credits

Ceremony Site

Robert Carr Chapel
Photographer

Stephanie Brazzle Photography
Bridal Gown Designer

Monique Lhuillier; custom top by Warren Barrón Bridal
Bridal Gown Retailer

Warren Barrón Bridal
Hair

Lauren Holcomb
Makeup

Ashley McNabb Artistry
Groom’s Attire

Culwell & Son
Bridesmaids’ Dresses Designer

Amsale
Bridesmaids’ Dresses Retailer

Amsale
Groomsmen’s Attire

Culwell & Son
Flower Girl Dress Retailer

BHLDN
Reception Site

Colonial Country Club
Flowers

Enchanted Florist
DFW Stationery

Bride’s own design
Cake and Desserts

Crème de la Crème Cake Company (cake); Colonial Country Club (donut holes)
Catering

Colonial Country Club
Music

The Royal Dukes
Lighting

Absolute Lighting
Videographer

Reigh Walker Photo + Films
Getaway Car

Craig Vogel Transportation
Wedding Rentals

Bella Acento
Wedding Planner and Designer

Melanie Tatum Events