Our Camping Styled Shoot with Charla Storey Photography

Each year we document how our little family changes. I try to style something that relates to our family, things we enjoy to capture the essence of who we are as people. This year we partnered with Charla Storey Photography and Rent My Dust Vintage to pull together a simple camping shoot complete with a campfire, cocoa and roasting marshmallows. Favs of our family when the cold weather moves in. Tis the season to be thankful.

Whiskey me Away Print by Perrodin Supply

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Grit + Gold designs an UP themed table for NACE DFW

Our table design begins with adventure. Our inspiration comes from the endearing movie, UP, but really tries to capture the loving nature in all children. We wanted to create a design that appealed to pint size adventurers but was still classic enough to entice those adults that realize you are never too old to have fun. We took our color yellow and added a variety of hues to create depth to the palette, and added a splash of gingham! Our hope is that children would immediately find a connection with the table, sit down and become a part of the script, and create their own adventure in the midst of the story.

All year we design weddings, engagements, showers and parties. It’s so nice and refreshing to get our hands on something that’s a little different and just simply put… FUN! We love kids, we love charities and we love our UP themed table for this year’s NACE DFW fundraiser benefiting Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. We want to thank you to the lovely sponsors who helped bring our vision together. A big thank you to the Mamones for the photos!

We Plus You Studios– dollhouse size custom floral and chair embellishments

Caroline Creates– Spirit of Adventure Sign and name badges for each setting

Dallas Party Tent and Event– kid size chairs and tables

Rent My Dust– kid size china

Linen Hero– table Linens and Yellow Gingham Napkins

Layered Bake Shop– macaroons and marshmellow pops

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Let Freedom Ring~Our 4th of July shoot featured on Grey Likes

We are so blessed today to be featured Grey Likes Weddings! One of our favorite wedding blogs EVER!

Have a beautiful fourth of July everyone!

Vendors: Photography: Charla Storey // Design: Grit + Gold // Location: Hickory Street Annex // Floral: Bows & Arrows // Bridal Dress: Bridal Boutique“The Chantelle by Watters” // Hair and Makeup: Beauty and the Blush // Treats: Cakewalk Bake Shop // Paper: Blue Eye Brown Eye // Rentals: Rent My Dust

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Planned Proposal designed by Grit+Gold

We were so excited to be a part of this very special styled shoot. John reached out to us to help design a styled shoot for his girlfriend Janet. But not any styled shoot. He wanted her to think that they were just doing a shoot together but it would actually end up being his proposal to her. OMG! We were elated and ready to get to work designing a concept!  It’s a sign of true love when your fiance-to-be sets up a photographer, a stylist, a hair and makeup artist, and even rents some very cool vintage props. Our shoot took place at the shop of Sugar Bee Sweets where we set a ice cream parlour themed table. We started with just shooting in the car, Dolly, which Janet was well aware of. Then we moved to the ice cream portion of the shoot. They were adorable as they played with sprinkles and toppings. Then the moment came where John got down on one knee and asked Janet’s hand in marriage. Ya’ll it was the sweetest moment and were were just overjoyed to be part of it. Congrats you two!

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Vendor Lineup:

Design + Planning: Grit + Gold

Photography: Jonathan Ivy Photography

Vintage Props: Rent My Dust

Makeup and Hair: Lashes & Curls by Cerly

Location: Sugar Bee Sweets

Classic Car Rental: Bowtie Vintage Classics

Preppy couple, Lauren & Justin at Hall of State

They don’t live in Texas but when Lauren and Justin decided to tie the knot, they got here as fast as they could. The setting was the magnificent historical Hall of State at Fair Park. The beautiful blushing bride wore a Mori Lee design purchased at Terry Costa in Dallas while her bridesmaids looked beautiful in navy colored dresses from JCrew. The groom and his men wore suits from JCrew and Joseph A Banks with alternating bow ties or neckties, adorned with little sailboats from Vineyard Vines.
If I were to describe this wedding in a few words, it would be a nautical prep romance. From navy striped details, mini sailboats escort cards, and lanterns, a wonderful nautical vibe was created. Yet, a touch of prep and romance with bow ties, blush tone florals, and silver tea set centerpieces. It was personal and sweet with mini pecan pies, the groom’s favorite, and monogrammed cookies as treats for guests. Other details include a custom carved monogram for guest signing, and one very cool vintage Chevy Pickup departure with ribbon wands.
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Designer/Coordinator: www.gritandgoldfw.com
Photography: www.brettheidebrecht.com/
Venue: The Hall of State at Fair Park www.hallofstate.com/
Bridal Gown: www.terrycosta.com/
Makeup and Hair Artist: www.kogirlbytiavang.wordpress.com/
Bridesmaids: www.jcrew.com/
Groom’s Suit: www.jcrew.com/
Groomsmen: www.josbank.com/
Neckties/Bowties: www.vineyardvines.com/
Floral: www.thewoolythistle.blogspot.com/
Linens: BBJ Linen www.bbjlinen.com/
Catering: Food Glorious Food http://www.specialeventcatering.com/
Cake: Frosted Art www.frostedart.com/
Pecan Pies: Uncle Willies www.unclewilliespies.com/
Vintage Cake Buffet Piece & Lanterns: Period Charm www.periodcharmrentals.com/
Silver Sets: Rent My Dust Vintage www.rentmydust.com
Monogrammed Cookie Favors: Sweet Face Cookies http://www.sweetfacecookies.com/