Tamara Menges Where Design and Lifestyle Meet
Summer/Fall 2014 Issue 4
Hi there! I can’t believe this is our fourth issue already! It has been amazing to watch God’s goodness this past year, with all the amazing couples and opportunites that have come our way. We give all the glory to Him and can’t wait to see what He has in store for us this year! This past year, we have grown so much, in our business, our faith, but most importantly in our marriage. We continue to pray our marriage and partnership is seen as a light for God’s goodness and that it serves as our witness with our couples that we interact with, with vendors, and anyone else who may cross our path at any given time. We truly hope you enjoy our newest issue featuring some of our favorite weddings and shoots! In His love,
Tamara and Kason
Jessica, Social Media Director. Jessica joined TMD after our relaunch last August. She is the one responsible for keeping our facebook and pinterest boards updated with all those pretty images of our work from our favorite photographers, and also writes some blog posts! Cover image byAlicia Pyne Photography- See more from this shoot on Page 16 Above image by Ruthie Elieen Photography
What's inside y'all:
4 Preparing for Marriage 6 Jaclyn + Blake 12 Amanda + Robert 16 Nautical Garden Shoot 20 Casie + Eric 26 Urban Garden Shoot 30 Klimt Inspired Shoot 34 Gratitude
Image by Ruth Eileen Photography
Preparing for Marriage We have made it our mission to use our marriage to be a light for the Lord’s glory, and we pray to one day be a true picture of what it was that God created when he made man and woman and joined them in marriage. The raw beauty that can only come from a truly happy marriage. When we decided to get married we were not able to do pre-marital counseling because Kason was preparing for deployment in California. However, we did read Starting Your Marriage Right by Dennis and Barbara Rainey, we both had a copy and read and studied it together. This book gave us incredible insight and we still practice much of what we learned today, over 7 years later. On their wedding day we gift each of our couples a copy of this book, and we pray is as much a blessing to them as it was and still continues to be to us. We place a high value on preparation, and as you know you can certainly prepare for marriage long before you say “I do”. We wanted to inspire our couples to not only enjoy being engaged, but also take time to peak into the future and plan what they want it to look like. We recently partnered with Simply Jessica Marie on a project that we now include in our welcome packets to each of our couples! We love them Jessica! 44
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Real Wedding Images by Taylor Lord
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Jaclyn and Blake
March 15, 2014 With Sydney of Keely Thorne Events At Henkel Square Jaclyn and Blake truly love the Lord, and wanted Him to be the center of not only their wedding, but their marriage as well. From Jaclyn praying with her bridesmaids and mom, to their ceremony. Their first day as husband and wife was filled with intentional decisions to reflect their love for each other. 7
Taylor Lord Photography
Real Wedding Images by Archetype
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Amanda and Robert March 1, 2014
We had the pleasure of working with Amanda earlier in the year for her and Robert’s marriage day. They celebrated with shades of pinks and creams in The Woodlands. Amanda has a love of peonies, so we made sure to have various shades for her bridal bouquet. Amanda and Robert also celebrated with incorporating Chinese traditions into their wedding as well. All captured by Archeytpe.
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Recent Press
Images by Alicia Pyne Photography
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Our friends Alicia Pyne and Natalie Dawley of Two Be Wed put together a nautical meets garden styled shoot, that would end up changing the lives our two models. They invited us to provide floral and it was published on Style Me Pretty the earlier part of July. At the conclusion of the shoot, the “groom” proposed to his girlfriend our “bride” while we showered them with confetti!
Vendors: Alicia Pyne Photography. Two Be Wed. Sugary and Chic Cake Boutique. Sun Kissed and Make-up. The Weekend Type.
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Real Wedding Alicia Pyne Photography
Casie and Eric
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All Eric wanted to do was make Casie happy, and in doing so he spared no expense for his bride. From the beautiful venue, to their color palette, to the firework show during the reception. We are so grateful we were able to share their special day with them, and of course so happy when we learned Alicia Pyne would be photographing!
Chateau Cocomar April 26, 2014
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Recent Press
Sarah e. Evans Photography
This was our third invitation to produce an editorial shoot for Beaumont’s VIP Magazine. This year I wanted to think outside the box and we produced an “Urban Garden” shoot that ended up making the cover! We wanted to play with a “grittier” style and take a break from the style we typically gravitate towards!
Floral, Design, and Styling: Tamara Menges Designs. Photography: Sarah e. Evans Photography. Hair and Make-up: Something Beautiful Hair and Make-up. Vintage Rentals: Bourbon and Bloom Vintage Rentals. Stationery: Moira Ink Calligraphy. Cake: T Cake’s Creations Dress: Brickhouse Bridal. Suit: Men’s Wearhouse
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Recent Press
Sarah McKenzie Photography
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We were invited to provide floral for Beau Tied Event’s styled shoot that was inspired by famous artist Gustav Klimt. We loved Kathlee’s use of rich colors in oxblood, crimson, and magenta. We were thrilled to learn it was published on Style Me Pretty’s main page back a few months ago!
Photography: Sarah McKenzie Photography | Floral Design: Tamara Menges Designs Jewelry: Free People | Bride And Bridesmaids Dresses: BHLDN | Hair/ Makeup: Kara And Jessica Of Adorne Artistry | Stationary/Invitations: Rachel Nieman | Stylist/Wedding Planner: Beau Tied Events | Vintage Furniture Rentals: Rent Some Vintage | Workshop: Develop Retreat
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Kason, Words cannot express what you do for my heart, soul, and mind. I am so thankful that God wrote our stories to include each other that I cannot fully express with words or gratitude. You always believe in me and I know with my entire being that your number one priority is keeping me safe and providing for me in more ways that I can count. You are the butterflies that I still get when you look at me, you are the fire in my soul, you are my best friend, my partner, and the happiness in all that is me and surrounds me. I can’t wait to grow old with you.
In His love, Baby Nicole
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Well, thank you kindly Oh my stars! Another year to give God the glory in all He has blessed us with, and for that I so humbly grateful. Tamara Menges Designs wouldn’t be what it is today without some amazing people, I am so so grateful for each of y’all! Below is a special thanks so those who had an impact in this issue, on The Blog, and in our life. Jessica Tomes Alicia Pyne Photography Christa Elyce Photography Two Be Wed Natalie Dawley Kari Mullen Jody Strohm Sarah e. Evans Photography Jamie Scott Ella + Scott Allen Ayres- BellaFotografica Ashly Black Chateau Cocomar Joe Goger Photography Terilyn and Koby BrownArchetype Taylor Lord Photography
Simply Jessica Marie Over The Top Linens Ruth Eileen Photography Ashley Tinsley- Broubon and Bloom Vintage Rentals Sarah McKenzie Photography Beau Tied Events Occasions Linens BHLDN Brickhouse Bridal Mens Wearhouse Sugary and Chic Cake Boutique Sun Kissed and Made Up The Weekend Type Keely Thorne Events Southern Weddings ALL of our TMD couples!
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Image by Joe Goger Photography