Merry & Bright

As we near the end of another prosperous year, I can’t help but to reflect back at the first thoughts of what was to become Grit + Gold. It was created with love and passion for design but more importantly built around connecting with people. I believe that people are the greatest asset to this business. If it weren’t for clients, vendors and great support from those whom I love around me, it would not have flourished so much in just two little years. We have reorganized, reprioritized, and built a great brand. We have refocused on “who” our client is and “how” to market to them. We’ve spent countless hours looking over our work, understanding where we lack and committing to making improvements that will in turn make Grit + Gold stronger than ever in 2015. We are going to focus on cleaner designing in 2015 and more focus on business mindedness. Out with the wasted funds and in with larger profit margins. Ah and the art of saying “no”. We continue to be dedicated to quality and not just riding trends.

We are going to be built to last not just hype. No grit, no pearl. xoxo

Credits: Food by Nosredna Catering | Calligraphy by Harts & Quills | Styling and floral by Grit + Gold Truffles by Crème de la Crème | Personalized Poetry by Typewriter Poet | Photography by Charla Storey Photography

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Grit + Gold Studio

We are so excited to be able to finally begin holding meetings at the new and improved Grit + Gold Studio! Here is just a peek of the new digs. Exciting things in store!

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Give Thanks~ A Thanksgiving Styled Shoot

When Ruffled approached us about doing a Thanksgiving shoot, we couldn’t have been more excited. So we pulled together with a few friends and had a seriously good time! Thanks ya’ll!

Shoot Location: Dallas, TX / Event Design and Styling: Couture Events by Lottie / Photographer: Heather Hawkins / Wedding Flowers: We Plus You / Hair, Makeup, and Wardrobe: Beauty & the Blush / Food: Couture Events by Lottie / Pies: Uncle Willie’s / Rentals: Give Me Props and The Vintage Dish / Stationery: Caroline Creates / Custom Napkins: Love Dove

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“OH deer” ~ A Christmas styled shoot

This is the first shoot in our new design studio with our Grit + Gold team. Inspired for Christmas, our shoot’s setting and feel was winter woodsy. Touches of antlers can be found throughout from stationery and centerpieces, to the unbelievably beautiful antler and floral head piece. We had fun designing the setups which included a cocoa display and champagne bar. The sweet treats were the perfect feel of handmade goodness that evokes the feeling of “home”.

 

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Shoot Location: Dallas, TX / Design Studio, Shoot Design and Concept: Grit and Gold / Event Designer: Couture Events by Lottie / Photographer: Nine Photography / Flowers: We + You Studios / Hair and Makeup: Something-You / Wedding Cake: Stir Crazy / Mantle Backdrop: Pretty Deer Booths / Props: Creative Collective Fort Worth / Vintage Rentals: Rent My Dust / Custom Wood Tree: Cafe Con Leche / Paper Goods: Caroline Creates / Videographer: I Do Cinematics

 

 

Caitlin + Kurtis wed at the Filter Building

We are so excited to share these lovely photos from Sallee Photography! This wedding was so dreamy with romantic textures and great details! We adore this sweet couple and they are the 3rd wedding in the same family!! Hey girls check out that lush hydrangea table runner and guys check out that barrel cigar bar! Something for everyone!

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Vendor Lineup:

Design/Coordination: Grit + Gold

Floral: Red Sole Events

Cakes: Sugar Bee Sweets

Linens: Linen Hero

DJ: Tony Lopez

Catering: Salernos Italian

Rentals: TLC

Venue: Filter Building

Favors: Rusty Taco Cart

Photography: Sallee Photography