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Avery & Blake


If there was ever a wedding that perfectly blended meaningful details, vibrant design, and an unforgettable celebration, it was Avery and Blake's wedding at The Nest at Ruth Farms.

Nestled among the beautiful countryside just outside Dallas-Fort Worth, The Nest at Ruth Farms provided the perfect backdrop for a wedding day bursting with color, creativity, and joy. From the lush pink florals to the packed dance floor at the end of the night, every part of their day reflected who they are as a couple.


A Bright and Colorful Wedding Design at The Nest at Ruth Farms


One of the first things guests noticed when they arrived was the stunning floral design woven throughout the venue. Avery envisioned a wedding filled with bright colors, with shades of pink taking center stage. The floral installations transformed the ceremony and reception spaces into a romantic garden-inspired celebration.


The breathtaking floral arch framed their ceremony beautifully and became one of the most talked-about design elements of the day. But what made it even more special was what happened after the wedding.


Rather than letting the florals go to waste, Avery and Blake chose to repurpose their ceremony arch into individual bouquets for guests to take home. It was a thoughtful and sustainable way to extend the beauty of the day while giving loved ones a meaningful keepsake to enjoy long after the celebration ended.


From Wedding Planning to Business Owner


One of my favorite details from Avery's wedding wasn't just something beautiful—it was the story behind it. As guests explored the reception, they discovered custom-designed matchbooks that perfectly complemented the wedding aesthetic. These weren't simply another personalized wedding detail. Avery actually designed them herself.


During the wedding planning process, Avery discovered a passion for stationery and event design. What started as creating beautiful pieces for her own wedding eventually inspired her to launch her own stationery company. Today, her business is thriving, and it's incredible to see how her wedding planning journey sparked a successful creative venture. Every custom detail throughout the day reflected her eye for design and brought a personal touch to the entire guest experience.


Celebrating a Love Story Built on Service


While Avery was busy building a creative business, Blake spends his days serving and protecting his community as a police officer. Their wedding day was a beautiful reflection of the balance they bring to one another—Avery's creativity and entrepreneurial spirit paired with Blake's steady, servant-hearted nature. Throughout the day, it was clear how much they admire and support each other's dreams and callings. From emotional moments during the ceremony to laughter-filled portraits around The Nest at Ruth Farms, their love story shined through every part of the celebration.


Sunset Portraits at The Nest at Ruth Farms

One of the many reasons couples love getting married at The Nest at Ruth Farms is the variety of beautiful portrait locations throughout the property. The venue offers stunning architecture, open fields, and natural light that create timeless wedding photographs.


As the sun began to set, we slipped away for a few quiet moments with Avery and Blake. These portraits captured not only the beauty of the venue but also the excitement and anticipation of beginning their marriage together. The soft evening light paired perfectly with the vibrant wedding colors, creating some of my favorite images from the entire day.


A Dance Floor That Never Slowed Down

If there was one thing Avery and Blake's guests knew how to do, it was celebrate.

As soon as the dance floor opened, it stayed packed for the rest of the night. Friends and family filled the reception with energy, laughter, and nonstop dancing. The excitement was contagious, and it was the perfect ending to a day centered around love, family, and community.

The joy in the room was undeniable as everyone celebrated the newlyweds and the beginning of their next chapter together.


VENDORS:

Venue: The Nest at Ruth Farms

Planning: Knighted Affairs

Hair &. Make Up: She is Art Beauty

Florals: Blooming Accents

Catering: The Reata

Content Creator: Mariah's Moments Media

DJ: Sound Sensations

Bartending: HD Liquid Catering

Cake: Sugar Plum Pastries by Nancy

Rentals: Grand Event Rentals

Ceremony Strings: Uptown Violins

Signage: Avery Paige Stationary

Elegant wedding invitation suite with floral envelope liner, pink typography, and fresh flowers on a pink background.
Smiling bride in a white lace robe leans against a chair in a bright, airy bridal suite.
Happy bride in white lace robe puts on earrings while getting ready in a bright bridal suite.
Wedding rings displayed in a pink velvet ring box alongside floral stationery and yellow flowers.
Classic wedding invitation for Avery Paige and Blake Edward Pilgrim with pink script on white cardstock.
Bride seated in white robe surrounded by six bridesmaids in matching pink shirts in a white-walled suite.
Bride in white robe smiles with six bridesmaids wearing pink monogrammed shirts in a bright suite.
Bride in white lace robe sits beside a smiling woman in blue on a French-style settee.
Bride smiling at her reflection in a vintage hand mirror while adjusting her hair before wedding.
Elegant strapless white mermaid wedding gown hanging on gold hanger in white shiplap bridal suite.
Happy bride in white pajamas standing beside her elegant strapless wedding gown on a hanger.
Close-up of mother fastening buttons on the back of bride's white strapless wedding gown.
Mother helping bride button up her white strapless wedding dress in a bright white dressing room.
Bride in white wedding gown being helped by mother and bridesmaid in a bright white bridal suite.
Bride in strapless white wedding gown holding a pink bottle of Dior perfume on her wedding day.
Bride posing with mother and bridesmaid in pink dresses in a bright white bridal suite.
Bridesmaids in pink dresses reacting with joy as bride in white gown and veil enters the room.
Bride with bridesmaids in pink dresses holding colorful bouquets inside an elegant white chapel.
Detail shot of bride and bridesmaids holding colorful and white floral bouquets in pink and white gowns.
Bride in strapless white gown holds white bouquet standing in a bright chapel with pink ribbon pew decor.
Bride and six bridesmaids in pink dresses posing with bouquets under chandelier in white chapel.
Smiling bride in strapless white gown with veil holds white bouquet beside a gold ornate mirror.
Five bridesmaids in pink floral gowns holding colorful bouquets pose together in an elegant white interior.
Close-up of bride in white gown holding lush white bouquet flanked by bridesmaids in pink dresses.
A woman in a pink dress pins a boutonniere on the groom in a navy blue suit.
Smiling groom in navy suit with blush tie and white floral boutonniere poses outdoors at wedding venue.
Groom and four groomsmen in navy suits stand together in front of a white chapel entrance.
Groomsmen in navy suits laugh and celebrate together outside a white brick wedding chapel.
Smiling groom in navy blue suit with white boutonniere poses outdoors before wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share intimate vow exchange in grand white ballroom with checkered marble floor.
Bride and groom stand back-to-back at door exchanging private vows before seeing each other.
Emotional bride covers mouth while groom smiles during private vow exchange through doorway.
Bride smiles tearfully holding pink ribbon book while groom grins during private vow reading.
Wedding couple stands back-to-back at elegant doorway reading private vows before ceremony.
Bride laughs reading vows while groom leans against doorway in elegant black and white venue.
Charming white brick wedding chapel with arched wood door and colorful floral entrance display.
Bride and groom hold hands at altar while officiant reads during elegant wedding ceremony.
Groom smiles joyfully at bride while holding hands during indoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share a joyful handshake at the altar during their elegant wedding ceremony.
Gold diamond engagement ring and wedding band displayed on floral monogrammed stationery card.
A seated wedding guest in a pink dress watches bridesmaids holding colorful bouquets at the ceremony.
Wide shot of a bright white chapel filled with wedding guests during a beautiful ceremony.
Bride and groom share their first kiss under a chandelier in a stunning white wedding chapel.
Newlyweds celebrate joyfully at the altar as guests applaud in a bright white wedding chapel.
Newlyweds walk hand in hand down the aisle of an elegant white chapel after their ceremony.
Groom dips bride for a romantic kiss in the aisle of a bright white wedding chapel.
Newlyweds walk hand in hand down the aisle of a sunlit white chapel lined with pink ribbons.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment, bride holding white bouquet before a floral-adorned chapel.
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand with wedding party in pink dresses and navy suits outdoors.
Wedding party poses outdoors with groomsmen in navy suits and bridesmaids in pink dresses under a tree.
Bride and groom share a kiss surrounded by laughing wedding party in pink dresses and navy suits.
Colorful floral arrangement in silver urn displayed on marble pedestal table near white staircase.
Bride and groom pose before white chapel entrance adorned with vibrant floral arch installation.
Elegant wedding reception tables with yellow linens, floral centerpieces, and white chiavari chairs.
Wedding place setting with pink scalloped charger, floral napkin, crystal glassware, and silverware.
Elegant wedding reception hall with white barn doors, round tables with cream linens, white chairs, and floral centerpieces.
Round wedding reception table with cream tablecloth, white and pink floral centerpiece, pink chargers, and white chairs.
Three-tier white wedding cake on a gold stand with champagne flutes on a pink linen table.
Bright white barn wedding venue with round tables, cream linens, white chairs, and colorful floral centerpieces.
Close-up of a vibrant wedding floral arrangement with yellow, orange, pink, and blue blooms.
Top-down view of a round wedding reception table with pink floral centerpieces and white chiavari chairs.
Wedding table number 8 display beside a colorful floral centerpiece with roses and hydrangeas on cream linen.
Wedding reception table with cream linen, white and peach floral centerpiece, pink chargers, and white chairs.
The Pilgrim matchboxes with gold matches arranged among colorful fresh flowers on floral fabric.
Aerial view of a floral wedding backdrop with pink monogram letters surrounded by colorful watercolor flowers.
Spacious white wedding reception hall with high ceilings, round tables, cream linens, and pink floral centerpieces.
Wedding reception round table with cream tablecloth, colorful floral centerpiece, and white chairs in bright venue.
Overhead view of elegant wedding reception tables with pink floral centerpieces and white chairs.
Close-up of wedding table centerpiece with white peonies, orange ranunculus, and blue flowers on floral linen.
Bird's eye view of a wedding reception hall featuring a floral monogram dance floor and round decorated tables.
Bride and groom laugh and dance together on a decorated monogram dance floor in a bright white wedding venue.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss during their first dance on a floral painted dance floor.
Wedding guest in a pink ruffled gown sits at an elegantly decorated reception table.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment dancing together on a colorful monogram dance floor.
Man in navy suit gives a heartfelt wedding toast to seated reception guests at decorated tables.
Floral seating chart display with pink text reading Our Favorite People beside white shiplap stairs.
Wedding seating chart with floral arch design and Our Favorite People sign near a decorated entry table.
Bride in white gown laughs joyfully while dancing with older man in navy suit on monogram floor.
Couple in navy suit and pink gown share a romantic dance on a colorful monogram dance floor.
Custom illustrated champagne bottle with wedding cake and crystal flutes on a gold cake stand.
Bride and groom stand beside a white four-tier wedding cake on a gold stand with champagne flutes nearby.
Two slices of white wedding cake on plates with floral decorations and a Table 1 sign on a pink tablecloth.
Bride and groom share a kiss after cutting their elegant white tiered wedding cake at their reception.
Smiling bride and groom hold champagne flutes and pose together in front of a white paneled wall.
Close-up of bride and groom clinking ornate champagne flutes, bride wearing a diamond engagement ring.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss while holding champagne glasses in front of a white door.
Shiner Seasonal beer bottles chilled on ice displayed in a rustic wooden barrel at a wedding reception.
Rustic wooden barrel filled with iced Shiner beer bottles displayed on a cake stand with lemons and flowers.
Bride and groom share a loving glance outdoors beside a white building with lush green landscaping.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand on a path beneath a large green tree outside a white venue.
Bride and groom pose smiling before a white brick chapel adorned with colorful floral arrangements.
Groom dips bride for a romantic kiss beneath a large green tree outside a white wedding venue.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand along a garden path before a charming white brick chapel.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment together beneath a flowing bridal veil outdoors.
Smiling bride and groom embrace on a garden path in front of a white chapel with floral decor.
Bride and groom touch foreheads tenderly while holding a lush white floral bouquet outdoors.
Close-up of a bride holding a lush white bouquet of peonies and ranunculus beside her groom.
Bride and groom share a kiss on a garden path in front of a white chapel with colorful florals.
Bride and groom smile at each other on a green lawn beside a white brick wedding chapel.
Radiant bride smiles holding a white bouquet in front of a white chapel with floral arrangements.
Bride and groom posing together on green lawn in front of a charming white chapel on their wedding day.
Romantic bride and groom touching foreheads while bride holds white floral bouquet outside wedding venue.
Happy bride and groom embracing and smiling at camera outside white wedding venue with bouquet.
Colorful spring floral arrangements wrapped in kraft paper displayed on white mantel against barn doors.
Joyful wedding guest in floral dress dancing with hands raised at lively indoor wedding reception.
Two bridesmaids in matching pink floral dresses laughing and dancing together at wedding reception.
Groom in white shirt dancing and pointing at bride surrounded by bridesmaids in pink at reception.
Elegant wedding lounge area with white sofa, blue velvet chairs, and floral centerpiece on gold table.
Excited bride in strapless white gown dancing and holding champagne glass at lively wedding reception.
Smiling wedding guest in floral dress wearing yellow sunglasses dancing with beer at evening reception.
Bride and groom share a joyful first dance, with bride wearing pink heart sunglasses at elegant wedding reception.
Festive wedding guest wearing oversized orange sunglasses and tie headband points at camera on dance floor.
Joyful bride lifted by wedding guests on crowded dance floor, arms raised in celebration at reception.
Excited wedding guest in black outfit and sunglasses dances with arm raised among colorfully dressed guests.
Bride in white gown poses dramatically on beautifully painted floral dance floor with pink monogram design.
Groom lifts smiling bride in white wedding gown during energetic first dance at elegant reception.
Bride in white gown dances joyfully with bridesmaids in pink floral dresses at wedding reception.
Groom raises beer bottle while dancing with bride in white gown on floral painted dance floor.
Couple dances closely at wedding reception, woman in blue dress wearing pink heart-shaped sunglasses smiling.
Groom raises two beer bottles in celebratory toast surrounded by guests at wedding reception.
Bride and groom toasting beer bottles with smiling elderly woman in floral dress at wedding reception.
Wedding guests in colorful floral dresses smiling and celebrating on the dance floor.
Bride and groom share first dance kiss surrounded by cheering guests in elegant ballroom.
Bride hugging elderly woman in floral dress while holding bouquet on wedding dance floor.
Groom dips bride for romantic kiss on decorated dance floor with monogram design.
Bride and groom posing beside guest book signing doors covered in wedding messages.
Bride and groom exit wedding venue through sparkler sendoff line at night.
Black and white photo of groom dipping bride during sparkler sendoff outside barn venue.
Groom dips bride for kiss during outdoor sparkler sendoff at rustic barn wedding.
Black and white photo of newlyweds sharing a kiss on shuttle bus after wedding.

Wedding Photography at The Nest at Ruth Farms


Avery and Blake's wedding was a reminder that the most memorable celebrations are often the ones filled with intentional details and personal touches. From the vibrant floral design and custom stationery to the meaningful ways they served their guests, every element reflected who they are as individuals and as a couple.


If you're planning a wedding at The Nest at Ruth Farms and looking for a Dallas wedding photographer who will capture both the beautiful details and authentic moments of your day, I'd love to connect with you.


The Nest at Ruth Farms continues to be one of my favorite DFW wedding venues, and Avery and Blake's colorful celebration was the perfect example of why.