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Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for an Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas

Photography by Paul & Nanda

Make sure your passport is to hand, people, as today we travel to Texas and, oh boy, are you in for a treat. For bride and groom, Lauren and Adam, their Fort Worth wedding was all about fun. And did it deliver! We're talking popsicles. We're talking burgers. We're talking Rifle Paper Co. trainers. Need I go on? Keep an eye out for the 'first look' photos, as well as the cheeky garter toss, two American traditions that we can see British couples catching on to.

Nude Strappy Heels by Franco Sarto | Wedding Stationery Designed by Bride | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Colourful Bridal Bouquet of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Bridesmaids on Wedding Morning | Floral Getting Ready Robes | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Bridal Party on Staircase at BRIK | Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Bridesmaids in Pink Dresses with Lace Bodice | Colourful Bouquets of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Bridesmaids in Pink Dresses with Lace Bodice | Colourful Bouquets of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Colourful Bouquets of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Bridesmaids in Pink Dresses with Lace Bodice | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Pink Buttonhole | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Groomsmen in Navy Suits and Silk Blush Ties | Pink Buttonholes | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Groom's Party on Staircase at BRIK | Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Groomsmen in Navy Suits and Silk Blush Ties | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

First Look Photo | Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

First Look Photo | Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Half Up Half Down Wedding Hair | Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

First Look Photo | Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Half Up Half Down Wedding Hair | Bride Wearing Red Lipstick | Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Half Up Half Down Wedding Hair | Colourful Bridal Bouquet of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Half Up Half Down Wedding Hair | Bride Wearing Red Lipstick | Colourful Bridal Bouquet of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Arrival of the Bride | Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Half Up Half Down Wedding Hair | Bride Wearing Red Lipstick | Colourful Bridal Bouquet of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

The Vibe Of The Day

We wanted our reception to be laid back and fun. After the ceremony our guests enjoyed ‘poptails’ from Steel City Pops in the courtyard, while we took a few family pictures and waited to make our grand entrance from the balcony. For dinner we had burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches from The Hamburger Man, and my high school friend, Bethany Bradley, made us the most amazing wedding cake for dessert with vanilla and blackberry cream cheese filling and lemon and blueberry filling. We danced, played games, took the coolest pictures in the photo booth and made our big exit with the longest sparklers I’ve ever seen! - Lauren & Adam

Lauren & Adam

Rifle Paper Co. Trainers

I'm a graphic designer by day and one of my favourite brands is Rifle Paper Co. - so I just had to incorporate them into our wedding somehow. Enter an utterly fabulous pair of Rifle Paper Co. trainers, which I changed into before heading up to the rooftop with Paul & Nanda for some couple's portraits set against the Fort Worth skyline. They worked wonderfully with my Stella York dress, which had the most exquisite ivory lace detail and a gorgeous gold underskirt. It was a perfect fit, for both my style and my personality.

Venue Styling

We wanted our reception to be laid back and fun. After the ceremony our guests enjoyed ‘poptails’ from Steel City Pops in the courtyard, while we took a few family pictures and waited to make our grand entrance from the balcony. For dinner we had burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches from The Hamburger Man, and my high school friend, Bethany Bradley, made us the most amazing wedding cake for dessert with vanilla and blackberry cream cheese filling and lemon and blueberry filling. We danced, played games, took the coolest pictures in the photo booth and made our big exit with the longest sparklers I’ve ever seen! - Lauren & Adam

Lauren & Adam

Table Plan | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Chalkboard Menu | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Bridesmaids in Pink Dresses with Lace Bodice | Colourful Bouquets of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Half Up Half Down Wedding Hair | Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Pink Buttonhole | Colourful Bridal Bouquet of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Bridesmaids in Pink Dresses with Lace Bodice | Colourful Bouquets of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Groomsmen in Navy Suits and Silk Blush Ties | Pink Buttonholes | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda PhotographyRifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Wedding Reception Décor | Pinwheel Table Configuration | Eucalyptus Garland | Pink Flowers and Foliage in Red Vase | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Colourful Bouquet of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Gold Charger Plates | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Wedding Reception Décor | Pinwheel Table Configuration | Gold Charger Plates | Eucalyptus Garland | Colourful Bouquet of Pink, Orange and Red Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Tea Lights | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Gold Charger Plate | Koozie Wedding Favours | Eucalyptus Garland | Tea Lights | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Four Tier Semi-Naked Wedding Cake with Blue Ombre Icing and Coral Flowers | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Wedding Reception Décor | Pinwheel Table Configuration | Gold Charger Plates | Eucalyptus Garlands | Koozie Wedding Favours | Colourful Bouquet of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Candles | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Bridal Party Eating Popsicles | Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Bridesmaids in Pink Dresses with Lace Bodice | Groomsmen in Navy Suits and Silk Blush Ties | Pink Buttonholes | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Blush Rifle Paper Co. Trainers with Pink Flowers and White Laces | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda PhotographyRifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Half Up Half Down Wedding Hair | Bride Wearing Red Lipstick | Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Pink Buttonhole | Colourful Bridal Bouquet of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Blush Rifle Paper Co. Trainers with Pink Flowers and White Laces | Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Pink Buttonhole | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Blush Rifle Paper Co. Trainers with Pink Flowers and White Laces | Half Up Half Down Wedding Hair | Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Pink Buttonhole | Colourful Bridal Bouquet of Pink, Orange and White Flowers with Ferns, Eucalyptus and Greenery | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Sparkler Send Off | Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Pink Buttonhole | Festoon Lights | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Sparkler Send Off | Bride in Sleeveless High-Neck Stella York Gown with Lace Overlay and Gold Underskirt | Groom in Navy Suit and Floral Tie | Festoon Lights | Rifle Paper Co. Trainers for Informal Wedding in Fort Worth, Texas | Paul & Nanda Photography

Here at RMW, we love a sparkler send-off, and Lauren and Adam's exit is one of the best we've seen; I mean, how long are those sparklers! If you, too, are keen to nail this trend, we have some top tips on how to organise your troops - and what to tell your photographer - ahead of your wedding swansong.