Wendy & Christine’s Sunset Wedding at Loews Arlington Hotel

A black-and-white, tropical-modern wedding blending art, fashion, and a show-stopping surprise dance

Wendy and Christine said their vows outdoors on the terrace at Loews Hotel in Arlington, Texas, timed perfectly to the setting sun. The couple chose a first look before the ceremony — a smart call, since golden-hour light was nearly gone by the time guests were seated. That first-look decision meant they still walked away with romantic, sun-drenched portraits despite a tight sunset window.

Framing the ceremony space were intertwined art sculptures Christine created herself — a deeply personal touch that (almost literally) cost her a finger during construction. The couple has called it “worth it,” and the sculptures became a central visual anchor for the entire ceremony backdrop.

Wendy and Christine, Thank you for letting us celebrate with you! It has been a pleasure getting to know you both! Please enjoy some of my favorite images from their Black and White Wedding at Loews Arlington.

Vendor Team

Design & Decor: Tropical Foliage Meets Black-and-White Elegance

The design concept paired lush tropical foliage with a strict black-and-white palette, creating a look that felt both editorial and organic. The dress code extended the design straight into the guest experience:

• Brides: All white
• Guests: All black

The result was a wedding where the guests themselves became part of the decor, visually merging with the black-and-white styling rather than standing apart from it.

Venue Experience: Loews Hotel, Arlington, Texas

Loews Arlington was buzzing on the wedding day — the hotel was simultaneously hosting a large conference, and a Savannah Bananas game was happening at the stadium across the street. Despite the crowds and cross-traffic of events, the wedding team found the hotel’s spaces flexible and fun to explore, using multiple areas of the property for photos, cocktail hour, and the reception.

Cocktail Hour: Live Music & Signature Cocktails

Guests were welcomed into cocktail hour with live music and a curated signature drink menu, including:

• Margaritas
• Old Fashioneds
• Dirty Martinis

Reception Details: Magazine Cover Photobooth & Engagement Portraits

The reception leaned into an editorial, magazine-inspired concept:

• Large-format engagement portraits were displayed throughout the space
• Select engagement images were redesigned as custom magazine covers
• A magazine-cover-style photobooth let guests create their own “cover shoot” selfies, tying the photobooth directly into the black-and-white, editorial theme

The Showstopper: Christine’s Surprise Dance to “Love on Top”

The unforgettable moment of the night came when Christine surprised her new wife, Wendy, with a fully choreographed dance and a mid-performance outfit change, set to Beyoncé’s “Love on Top.” It was widely regarded as the highlight of the reception — a spontaneous, high-energy moment of celebration between the couple.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did Wendy and Christine get married?
At Loews Hotel in Arlington, Texas, with the ceremony held outdoors on the hotel’s terrace at sunset.

What was the wedding color scheme?
Black and white, accented with tropical foliage throughout the ceremony and reception decor.

What made the ceremony decor unique?
Christine hand-made intertwined art sculptures used as ceremony decor — a piece she nearly lost a finger making.

What did the wedding party wear?
Both brides wore white, while all guests wore black, creating a cohesive look with the black-and-white decor.

What was the most memorable moment of the reception?
A surprise choreographed performance and outfit change by Christine, danced to Beyoncé’s “Love on Top.”