Black-Tie Ranch Weddings — it’s a Texas thing! Baylee + Leefe’s wedding weekend
Baylee and Leefe’s Ranch Wedding was full of sophistication and ease at the same time — which is how we’d describe our bride Baylee!
Okay, let's just get straight to the best part: Baylee and Leefe, our sweet couple from Fort Worth, decided to go full-on Black-Tie for their Sparrow Creek and Wildcatter Resort wedding weekend. And let me tell you, it was chic!
If you thought a ranch venue meant you had to ditch the fancy stuff for flannel, these two proved that is absolutely not the case! We’re in TEXAS and we do it our way and we see couples pulling in black-tie elements to SCR weddings all the time!
Leefe and his crew looked so sharp in their tuxes, which just made the whole backdrop feel instantly elevated and totally sophisticated. Seriously, if your style is "elegant and polished" but your heart belongs to Texas, this is your permission slip to bring the glam. It was a beautiful, elegant vibe, and we were obsessed!
Double the Fun: How They Rocked the Wildcatter + Sparrow Creek Combo
This is the brilliant planning secret you need to steal! Instead of shuffling everyone around, Baylee and Leefe smartly used Wildcatter Resort and Sparrow Creek Ranch to create the ultimate Texas Ranch Wedding Weekend destination. They kicked things off with an absolutely gorgeous 100-person rehearsal dinner the night before, featuring a filet dinner over at Wildcatter in the Grand Hall. Wildcatter took care of all their lodging, guest activities (horse riding, archery, hiking, and more) and rehearsal dinner needs, making it totally easy for their out-of-town guests (and themselves!). Then, it was a quick hop over to Sparrow Creek for the wedding day-less than a five minute drive. It’s seriously the best fit for a stress-free, luxurious Texas ranch wedding weekend—Wildcatter handles the cozy, elegant stay and welcome party or rehearsal dinner, and Sparrow Creek is the dreamy wedding backdrop!
Elegant Black Tie Ranch Reception
The main reception hall at Sparrow Creek gets its unmatched romantic atmosphere from the vintage glow of the twelve antique chandeliers that completely transform the space once the party starts. The sophisticated metal tones and warm light they cast create that perfect, intimate, candlelit glow every couple dreams of for their first dance.
CREEKSIDE PATIO CEREMONY AT SCR
Let’s pause and appreciate the ceremony spot! Baylee and Leefe used the Creekside Patio, and it is ridiculously gorgeous! It's nestled right against the creek, and the natural tree canopy makes it feel like this super romantic, private, forested hideaway for saying "I do." It’s the perfect mix of natural beauty and dreamy, shaded elegance—literally a little slice of woodsy heaven!
That Dress Though: Sleek, Chic, and Totally Timeless
Can we talk about Baylee's gown for a second? It was everything. She kept it super sleek and sophisticated—no crazy poof or lace—just this stunning, timeless look that felt so modern and elegant
That kind of clean, polished style worked perfectly with the black-tie dress code and the backdrop of the ranch. It proved you don't need a cathedral to pull off an iconic, chic bridal moment. If you're going for that effortless, magazine-worthy look that will still be amazing in photos twenty years from now, take a huge cue from Baylee's minimalist, sophisticated style.
The Best of Both Worlds: Forest Ceremony, Expansive Portraits
A significant benefit of choosing Sparrow Creek is the sheer variety it offers for your wedding gallery. While the Creekside Patio provides that intimate, shaded atmosphere for your ceremony, the ranch also boasts those incredible, sweeping Texas field views perfect for golden hour portraits. This means your photographer can capture two dramatically different aesthetics—the romantic, forested feel, and the wide-open, vistas with wildflower fields (in season). This variety ensures your collection of wedding photos is rich, dynamic, and truly reflective of the full beauty of the Texas landscape.
VENDOR TEAM
Astone Photo and Design
Classic Pro DJ
Mark’s Bartending Service
Open Table Catering
Emily Events
Krazy Cakes
Revive Salon for Hair and Makeup
City Florist, Graham
