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Vincent and Ryan’s Wedding at The Mason

Aug 10, 2026

Vincent and Ryan’s Dallas same-sex wedding at The Mason was a celebration of family, friendship, and a relationship built through an extraordinary amount of change and growth.

Their story did not begin in the most traditional way. What started as an unexpected connection eventually gave both of them the courage to live more authentically and build a life together. Coming out to their families and friends happened gradually, and their journey was not always simple. But on their wedding day, they were surrounded by the people who had supported them along the way.

At the center of that life are their sons, Bryson and Ethan. The boys were part of the wedding from the very beginning of the day, getting ready alongside their dads and sharing in so many of the moments leading up to the ceremony. Their presence made the celebration feel especially personal. This was not simply about two people getting married, but about the family they have created together.

The design of the wedding felt timeless and sophisticated, with black tuxedos, warm neutrals, white florals, touches of caramel and gold, and plenty of candlelight. The classic interiors of The Mason created a beautiful setting for both the ceremony and reception. Mariachi musicians brought a completely different energy to cocktail hour and dinner, before the evening shifted into a packed dance floor and a much less restrained celebration.

That contrast was one of my favorite things about the day. There were polished portraits and carefully considered details, but also laughter, emotional speeches, dancing, CO2 cannons, and the kind of wonderfully chaotic moments that make a wedding feel alive.

Vincent and Ryan ended the night with a final dance before walking through a crowd of cheering guests and leaving together in a vintage Rolls-Royce. A fitting ending to a wedding that felt elegant, deeply personal, and unmistakably theirs.

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Vendors:
VENUE – The Mason Dallas
Wedding Planner- Genevieve James Events
Caterer/Staff – Food Glorious Food
Bar – Mama’s Medicine
Florist –21 Parc Floral & Events
Baker – Delicious Cakes
DJ/MC/Lighting/Violin – Andy Austin
Mariachis – Mariachi Tequila DFW
Hair/Makeup – Blair Beauty
Departure Car – DFW Vintage Cars
Room Block – Hotel ZaZa

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