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WEDDINGS
EASY TO LOVE
Suzanne Negley And Austin Hegarty Tie The Knot By Alexandra Del Lago Photography by Hannah PickleLove took center stage with Suzanne Negley, daughter of Susan and Richard Negley of San Antonio, and Austin Hegarty, son of Betty and Kevin Negley of Austin. Suzanne...
DEEP IN THE HEART
McKenzie Seales And Chase Freeman Tie The Knot By Lance Avery Morgan Photography by Stephanie Brazzle The Texas-sized wedding and celebration when McKenzie Seales, daughter of Kelly and Greg Seales of Dallas, married Chase Freeman, son of Christine and Alan...
A GRAND AFFAIR
Sabrina Wyant and Saahil Pasha Exchange Vows By Lance Avery Morgan Photography by Brianna Ghattas of Studio B PhotographyIt was the stunning view, and the feeling of being the only two people in the world was unforgettable when the groom popped the question to his...
A CHANCE ROMANCE
Sarah Chase Webber And Doug Barber Exchange Vows By Alexandra Del Lago Photography by Sarah AUSTIN, Chris Bailey PhotographyIt seemed like a perfect plot point for a romantic comedy film when Sarah Chase Webber, daughter of Mary and Temple Webber of Houston, met...
IN THE STARS
Zöe Legate Dobson And Connor Eaton Howden Wed By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Jenny DeMarco Sometimes, a couple is destined to be together. It’s written in the stars, one might say. That was the case for Zöe Dobson and Connor Howden. The two have known each other...
SEALED WITH A KISS
Tiffany Larkam and Will Caldwell Exchange Vows By Lance Avery Morgan Photography by Lacy + LeeWhen the minister asked the bride and groom to kiss at the end of their ceremony, it was their first kiss. Ever. They had saved such a special moment for the big day....
A PLACE IN THE SUN
Georgia Kuper And Austin Sohr Marry By Jake Gaines Photography by Austin GrosIt was truly a family affair on an island paradise when Georgia Kuper, daughter of Caroline and Rick Kuper of San Antonio, married Austin Sohr, son of Lyn and Scott Sohr of Nashville, at...
ROAD TO ROMANCE
Elle Moody And Jimmy Gray Wed By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Matt Lankes Life’s various paths to love are fascinating. During the holiday season of 2017, Elle Moody was making a familiar holiday trek back from New York City to her hometown of Austin to...
MASTERPIECE IN THE MAKING
The Marriage of Alec Strauss And Sid Greehey, Jr. By Jake Gaines Photography by Matthew Alvarado, Beloved PhotographyThere was no other favorite choice for their wedding reception than the legendary McNay Museum of Art, as Cary Alexandra Straus (Alec), daughter of...
FRIENDSHIP TO FOREVER
Brittany Beldon Weds Blake Rosenthal By Jake Gaines Photography by Caroline LimaFrom playmates to soulmates, these childhood friends who have known each other since found a lifetime of love with each other that started at Sunday School at Temple Beth El. Brittany...
LOVE’S TRIUMPH
Preston Harmon And Matthew McLaughlin Tie The Knot By Lance Avery Morgan Photography by James & Jess Wedding PhotographyIn the City of Love, as Paris is known, Matthew McLaughlin, the son of Vicki and John McLaughlin of San Antonio, surprised Preston Harmon,...
ADVENTURE IN LOVE
Julia Collins And Graves Peeler Unite In Marriage By Lance Avery Morgan Photography by Sergio Sandona When adventure calls, as they say, answer it. It was an elaborate adventure indeed when Julia Tate Collins, daughter of Cynthia and Everett Collins, married Graves...
AN EXOTIC PASSION
Samantha Sims Fulgham & Charles John Fuhrmann III By Alexandra Del Lago Photography by David Sixt PhotographyIINN A romantic safari on the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve in South Africa provided the unique backdrop when Charles “Charlie” John Fuhrmann III...
A CANVAS OF LOVE
Abby Cavender And Reed Brunette Tie The Knot By Lance Avery Morgan Photography by Carolina LimaIt was a private affair when Abby Cavender, daughter of Stephanie and Bobby Cavender, of San Antonio, married Reed Brunette, son of Brenda and David Brunette, of Fort...
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RESORT
ST. BARTHS? SENSATIONAL
The Jet Set getaway is still the go-to choice for many honeymooners. It has everything and more that you could ever want, discovers our intrepid traveler Kristen O’Brien, who shares her barefoot luxury point of view while staying at Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf.If...
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
The Andaz Mayakoba Resort Should Be Your Next Journey, according to our Mexico-loving Jake Gaines. The sun, the water, and the relaxation all add up to the perfect trip close to home with its picturesque views and array of aquatic activities. Photography courtesy...
SUN VALLEY? SENSATIONAL
Dreaming of planning a winter honeymoon? How about a choice like Sun Valley, Idaho, where many expert Texan skiers can be found, according to our intrepid traveler Lori Duran. Here she shares her five-star experience for a quick jaunt that will have you wanting to...
Spring/Summer ’24
AN EXOTIC PASSION
Samantha Sims Fulgham & Charles John Fuhrmann III By Alexandra Del Lago Photography by David Sixt PhotographyIINN A romantic safari on the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve in South Africa provided the unique backdrop when Charles “Charlie” John Fuhrmann III...
FRIENDSHIP TO FOREVER
Brittany Beldon Weds Blake Rosenthal By Jake Gaines Photography by Caroline LimaFrom playmates to soulmates, these childhood friends who have known each other since found a lifetime of love with each other that started at Sunday School at Temple Beth El. Brittany...
EASY TO LOVE
Suzanne Negley And Austin Hegarty Tie The Knot By Alexandra Del Lago Photography by Hannah PickleLove took center stage with Suzanne Negley, daughter of Susan and Richard Negley of San Antonio, and Austin Hegarty, son of Betty and Kevin Negley of Austin. Suzanne...
ADVENTURE IN LOVE
Julia Collins And Graves Peeler Unite In Marriage By Lance Avery Morgan Photography by Sergio Sandona When adventure calls, as they say, answer it. It was an elaborate adventure indeed when Julia Tate Collins, daughter of Cynthia and Everett Collins, married Graves...
ROAD TO ROMANCE
Elle Moody And Jimmy Gray Wed By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Matt Lankes Life’s various paths to love are fascinating. During the holiday season of 2017, Elle Moody was making a familiar holiday trek back from New York City to her hometown of Austin to...
LOVE’S TRIUMPH
Preston Harmon And Matthew McLaughlin Tie The Knot By Lance Avery Morgan Photography by James & Jess Wedding PhotographyIn the City of Love, as Paris is known, Matthew McLaughlin, the son of Vicki and John McLaughlin of San Antonio, surprised Preston Harmon,...
A PLACE IN THE SUN
Georgia Kuper And Austin Sohr Marry By Jake Gaines Photography by Austin GrosIt was truly a family affair on an island paradise when Georgia Kuper, daughter of Caroline and Rick Kuper of San Antonio, married Austin Sohr, son of Lyn and Scott Sohr of Nashville, at...
A CHANCE ROMANCE
Sarah Chase Webber And Doug Barber Exchange Vows By Alexandra Del Lago Photography by Sarah AUSTIN, Chris Bailey PhotographyIt seemed like a perfect plot point for a romantic comedy film when Sarah Chase Webber, daughter of Mary and Temple Webber of Houston, met...
THE SENSATIONAL SAGA & SECRETS OF SARITA SILVA
Coming to a bookstore near you soon is the latest book by Lance Avery Morgan. Set in the Golden Age of Hollywood in 1932, the rise and rise of film starlet Sarita Silva will inspire you to create your destiny your own way.There are bushels of them. At least two and...
HOW TEXANS AT ASPEN ARTCRUSH REALLY CRUSHED IT
By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Jojo Korsh and Zach Hilty/BFA.com THE SCENE: A picture-perfect summer night, at the base of Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, was the recent setting that capped off an incredible week of art and fundraising....
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL. HERE’S WHY
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s A Celebration of Reading Raises Over $1.8 Million By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Gary Fountain and Daniel Ortiz THE SCENE: Houston’s Hobby Center for the Performing Arts was the recent setting...
REUNIGHT: BE THE LIGHT
The Family Place’s 10th Anniversary Gala Raised $260K To Support Survivors Of Family Violence By Cynthia Smoot Photography by Tamytha Cameron and Celeste Cass THE SETTING: ReuNight co-chairs Brooke Hortenstine, Margaret Stafford and Piper...
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RADIANT & RAVISHING
For your big day, you’ll want to look and feel as beautiful as ever. Here, our beauty expert, Leanne Raesener, shares the very latest and greatest getting-gorgeous products for a more stunning spring and summer. VINTAGE IMAGE Brigitt Bardot, 1960sGOLDEN DAZEFor...
EPIC ENCOUNTERS
Where to go, how to support, and whom to know this spring? Look no further than here for our recommendations of the latest and greatest that Texans will love, according to our cool arbiter Lance Avery Morgan, who is always on the scene looking out for our best...
PASSPORT TO PARADISE
Every honeymoon is about bliss and pure romance...a true respite after all the preparations that went into the big day. For your exotic trip, rest and relax while looking stunning the entire time, according to the Top 10 list by our style guides, the always chic...
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STAR OF THE CENTURY
Dallas Historical Society’s Centennial Gala Honors The Moody Foundation By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Robert Wythe of Wythe Portrait StudioTHE SETTING: A beautiful fall evening at the Hall of State in Dallas was the recent setting for an evening a century in...
TO TOME, WITH LOVE
These new tomes in the new year are ripe with the anticipation of more style, more art, and more wisdom, according to our ardent bibliophile, Lance Avery Morgan. W MAGAZINE: Fifty Years Fifty StoriesBy Sara MoonvesHere’s the definitive collection of the W’s most...
SOULMATE SEEKING
We all want someone in our lives that we connect with and who “gets us” the way we want to be seen and heard. That’s a soulmate, and our Austin-based Resonance Repatternist, Mary Schneider, reveals what it means, and how to find one. SOUL POWER Soulmate? Is there...
PERFECT KIND OF LOVE
Mary Morgan Baker And Turner Patrick Dowell Wed By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Kelly Hornberger Mary Morgan Baker, the daughter of Amy and John Porter, and Penny Baker of Austin, and Turner Patrick Dowell, the son of Shannon and Kelly Dowell of Austin,...
THIS WAY FORWARD
Happy New Year with all the excitement it promises. And what an opportunity to make it the best year it can be. A wise sage once told me...be mindful of the energy you bring to any situation or room. It’s something I think about often as we here at Society Texas...
SOMETHING CHIC
Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. To that, we add something luminous and glam to enhance your ethereal bridal glow, according to our beauty expert, Ana Bribiesca Hoff.PREP YOUR SKINTo get your skin ready, use a gentle...