Real Weddings: Tana & Jarrett

In a year like 2020, the proverbial wedding rules get thrown out. When a worldwide pandemic threatens to shut all parties down, couples like Tana and Jarrett have had to make tough decisions. Do they wait it out in hopes of one day having the grand wedding they dreamed? Or, do they roll with the punches, embracing a chance to sneak off and have a two-person wedding that’s live broadcast on YouTube? Tana and Jarrett made the best of the situation and chose the latter. In Dallas, TX, these alumni of Texas Tech University broke all of the “rules” having a wedding with no guests, in a treehouse nonetheless! Yes, the couple rented a modern treehouse found on Airbnb to serve as their venue. And why not? Times like these force people to reevaluate their priorities. It essentially comes down to you and your partner. You are the only people you have to be concerned with making happy, so there’s the ability to make your wedding as unique as you want it. That may be some silver lining. Tana and Jarrett were married how and when they wanted, by an officiant, after dressing alone before meeting at the altar, which Tana said certainly felt “awkward.” But once they both saw each other, they felt relief and excitement. Both are huge Beyoncé fans; many of their ceremony song selections were Bey but were played by a solo violinist. They also chose one of her songs to dance to for their first dance, one wedding tradition they did end up incorporating into the day. After photos, Tana and Jarrett strolled around the Bishop Arts District decked out in their beautiful bohemian-style attire; strangers on the street cheered for the newlyweds. The pair, who initially met while at college but didn’t interact until Jarrett began bantering with Tana on Twitter, shared an intimate catered vegan dinner and spent the night soaking it all in.

Wedding Details

LOCATION:  Dallas, TX

TIME OF YEAR: Fall

WEDDING STYLE: rustic, bohemian, unique

CEREMONY: At an Airbnb treehouse in Oak Cliff

MENU: A vegan menu

FIRST DANCE SONG:  “Die with you” by Beyoncé

INSPIRATION: We really wanted something rustic and different with a focus on nature and natural elements.

SPECIAL FEATURES: virtual micro wedding/elopement; the ceremony venue was a treehouse; the couple maintains a YouTube channel so their proposal and wedding are available to watch (click here).

HONEYMOON: unable to so far due to Covid; they had a staycation in the meantime

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Vendors

• Photographer: Alai Photography
• Florist: Zephyr Floral
• Videographer: Bryson G Visuals
• Wedding Planning Services: Artisan Rose Event Co.
• Ceremony & Reception Venue: Airbnb treehouse
• Caterer: Vegan Food House
• Music: Gemini Strings
• Make Up Artist: Desiree Phillips
• Hair/Salon: Storm Lovely Braids
• Bridal Gown: Brilliant Bridal
• Bridal Veil: Rozy’s
• Bridal Jewelry: Kendra Scott
• Groom: Indochino
• Engagement Ring: Valerie Madison