Brandi & Dalton

My name is Brandi Butler and I grew up in Waxahachie and graduated in 2006. I have worked for Baylor since 2011, and before that I worked at the Hope Clinic and also at Chili’s in Waxahachie. I am definitely a local girl and we used as many local vendors as we could for our big day. I took so much pride in planning all of the details and absolutely loved everything about our wedding!

I married Dalton Butler on November 19, 2022 at Old Bison Ranch, It was the coldest day of the year to date in 2022! Dalton is from Farmersville and we met on Bumble during the year of Covid, 2020. On September 19, 2020, we went to a Dallas Stars watch party/game that American Airlines held at the center as our first date and we have been together ever since! On the evening of our one year dating anniversary, Dalton took my hand (after we came home from dinner), brought me to our backyard, got down on one knee...and proposed!

Fast forward to a year and two months later our wedding day was nothing short of magical! Despite how cold it was outside, all of my planning and dreams came true that day. Every single detail (which are my favorite parts of our wedding) were executed flawlessly.

Brandi’s Advice:

Planning a wedding is super stressful, so remember to enjoy it and especially the days leading up to the wedding and the day of the wedding, it truly does go by so fast. Continue to date each other before and after your wedding. The only marriage advice I have is to put God in the center of your marriage. Study your spouse, learn their love language, and pray often. Celebrate the big things, and let go of the little!

VENUE: Old Bison Ranch, Forreston TX

PHOTOGRAPHER: Chelsea Hafner Photography

FLORAL: Myself

CAKE: Myself

CATERER: Shiny Knife Sandwich Shop

HAIR: & MAKEUP: Hair by Kayla Williams

DAY OF EVENT COORDINATOR: Maee Events

GOWN: Brides and Beyond in Cleburne

HIS & HER RINGS:

Caves in Midlothian, Kays in Waxahachie

HONEYMOON DESTINATION: Cancun, Mexico, Secrets The Vine

Makayla & Coleman

We just recently got married on May 20, 2023 in Alvarado, TX at The Springs Event Venue. It was the most beautiful day!

How We Met: We actually met online in college and met up a couple of times then went our separate ways, but always kept in touch. Coleman would continue to try to get together, but I was always too stubborn to take the chance. In the summer of 2021 we went on our first official date, and we were engaged 6 months later! I guess it’s how the saying goes, “When you know, you know!”

How He Proposed: Coleman had one of my photographer friends reach out and pretend she needed a couple to pose for her portfolio at a new spot and she wanted us to do it. He surprised me and proposed at the shoot!

Makayla’s Advice: I loved the wedding planning process and watching all of my visions come to life on the most magical day! It was all so perfect and I relive it over and over through all of the photos. I just want to tell all brides that no matter the circumstance, the stress, or even if things go wrong; it’s still about you and your partner in the end. No one else’s opinions matter. It’s a day about you and your partner. All of the stress and planning will be worth it. It will go by so fast, so take it all in. Be in the moment with everyone and enjoy your special day!

VENUE: The Springs Event Venue Alvarado

PHOTOGRAPHER: Crysta Miller Photography

FLORAL: Lesleh with H‑E‑B Waxahachie

CAKES: Patty Cakes

CATERING: Babes in Burleson

GOWN: JoAnn’s Bridal

HAIR: The BoHo Blonde by Standy

MAKEUP: Aubribeth Esthetics

WEDDING COORDINATOR: Kaitlyn Shaw

HONEYMOON DESTINATION: Cozumel Mexico