Lydia Brooks

Associate Editor

Real Weddings

Local Wedding Planner Julian Leaver Ties the Knot Himself in a Moody and Romantic Affair

By Lydia Brooks

In the Issue

Local Caterers Create Modern Spins on Classic Southern Fare

By Lydia Brooks

In the Issue

When It Comes to Wedding Confections, These Favorite Southern Flavors Truly Take the Cake

By Lydia Brooks

In the Issue

A Study In Contrast: Modern Twists on a Classic Wedding Palette

By Lydia Brooks

In the Issue

Sydney Watters Dunbar Spills on Her Recent Engagement—Plus! The Ins and Outs of Choosing a Custom Bridal Gown

By Lydia Brooks

Advice & Planning

Shay Mitchell’s Honeymoon Must-Haves

By Lydia Brooks

Real Weddings

See How This Olympian Bride’s Fairytale Wedding Dreams Came True

By Lydia Brooks

In the Issue

Two Local Bridal-Experts-Turned-Brides Share Their Advice for Choosing—and Customizing—Your Perfect Wedding Dress

By Lydia Brooks

Advice & Planning

Planning a “Dream Day,” Week Twelve: Getting The Party Started

By Lydia Brooks

In the Issue

A Local Make-Up Artist Dishes Out Her Top Clean Beauty Brands and More

By Lydia Brooks

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Explore local vendors we love.

Southfork Ranch

Bridal & Formalwear

Warren Barrón

Culinary Art Catering

Bridal & Formalwear

StarDust Celebrations

Bridal & Formalwear

Bella Bridesmaids

Engagement Rings & Fine Jewelry

Bachendorf’s

Bridal & Formalwear

Bridal Boutique of Lewisville

Rehearsal Dinner Venues

The Adolphus

Rehearsal Dinner Venues

Warwick Melrose Dallas

Blue Fire Total Catering

Decor & Rentals

Branching Out Events

Wedding Planners

Todd Events

Rehearsal Dinner Venues

D’Vine Grace Vineyard

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

Bridal & Formalwear

Patsy’s, A Bridal Boutique

Floral & Design

Dr Delphinium Designs & Events

Wedding Cakes & Pastries

Fancy Cakes by Lauren

Nasher Sculpture Center

Emerald City Band