Society

Coronavirus impact

Fort Worth's Jewel Charity Ball canceled for first time in 67 years Fort Worth's Jewel Charity Ball canceled for first time in 67 years By Stephanie Allmon Merry

5.26.20  |  12:45 pm

Fort Worth's most glamorous gala and storied fundraiser, Jewel Charity Ball, has been called off for 2021 amid fundraising ...

Fundraising pivot

Fancy fundraisers morph into virtual benefits amid coronavirus in DFW Fancy fundraisers morph into virtual benefits amid coronavirus in DFW By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.16.20  |  2:00 pm

On March 10, Dallas nonprofit Dwell with Dignity threw an appreciation party for those involved in Thrift Studio, its month-long ...

Go Red for Women

Fort Worth goes for heart health at fundraiser that nabs nearly $1M Fort Worth goes for heart health at fundraiser that nabs nearly $1M By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.6.20  |  4:49 pm

What: 2020 Fort Worth Go Red for Women Luncheon Where: Omni Fort Worth Hotel  The 411: In what became one ...

One Enchanted Evening

Cherished Jewel Charity Ball sparkles as Fort Worth's grandest gala Cherished Jewel Charity Ball sparkles as Fort Worth's grandest gala By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.4.20  |  12:11 pm

For generations of Fort Worth philanthropists, Jewel Charity Ball has been the most coveted social invitation of the year. Co-founded ...

Black-tie ball

Fort Worth Symphony patrons honor musical heroes at glorious gala Fort Worth Symphony patrons honor musical heroes at glorious gala By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.20.20  |  3:11 pm

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's 2020 Gala was a glorious celebration of artistic achievement — then and now. Themed "Immortal ...

Yelling & Celebrating

Junior League gala gives rodeo a grand entrance at Dickies Arena Junior League gala gives rodeo a grand entrance at Dickies Arena By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.7.20  |  3:52 pm

What: Junior League of Fort Worth 8th Annual Grand Entry Gala Where: Dickies Arena The 411: Just eight years old ...

Parties for a cause

Pencil in these 14 must-attend spring soirees and galas in Fort Worth Pencil in these 14 must-attend spring soirees and galas in Fort Worth By Stephanie Allmon Merry

1.10.20  |  6:00 am

Time to purchase the gowns and polish the shoes because Fort Worth's spring social season is here. The menu ...

This year's hottest headlines

Fab weddings and galas star in hottest 2019 Fort Worth society stories Fab weddings and galas star in hottest 2019 Fort Worth society stories By Stephanie Allmon Merry

12.30.19  |  12:04 pm

Editor's note: This year, readers fell hard for our stories about fun and fabulous Fort Worth weddings. And if ...

Real Weddings

Fort Worth brides and grooms of 2020 will fall hard for 10 top trends Fort Worth brides and grooms of 2020 will fall hard for 10 top trends By Nicole Jordan

12.27.19  |  11:47 am

The holidays have arrived, which means Instagram feeds full of engagement announcements have, too. While the last few years have ...

Real Weddings

Glitter-obsessed bride sprinkles Fort Worth wedding with glitz galore Glitter-obsessed bride sprinkles Fort Worth wedding with glitz galore By Celestina Blok

12.20.19  |  1:36 pm

Alexis Nabors loves glitter — so much that friends, family and even work colleagues know her as “Sparkles.” So when she ...

Dinner with the Stars

Opera fans pour on bubbly and bravos at decadent Fort Worth dinner Opera fans pour on bubbly and bravos at decadent Fort Worth dinner By Stephanie Allmon Merry

12.18.19  |  10:02 am

What: Fort Worth Opera Dinner with the Stars Where: The Ashton Depot The 411: About 130 of Fort Worth's ...

Real Weddings

Fort Worth couple hosts magical sunset wedding full of spring flowers Fort Worth couple hosts magical sunset wedding full of spring flowers By Celestina Blok

12.13.19  |  2:30 pm

An outdoor sunset dinner amid a bountiful backdrop of spring flowers is all Sara Bond wanted for her wedding celebration ...

Gigawatts of fun

Rad Mad Scientist Ball takes Fort Worth museum back to the future Rad Mad Scientist Ball takes Fort Worth museum back to the future By Stephanie Allmon Merry

12.12.19  |  3:06 pm

On a chilly night in November, party-goers traded their pea coats for lab coats at the door of the Fort ...

Painting the town Red

Fort Worth gala-goers rock the Kasbah at Kimbell Art Museum Red Party Fort Worth gala-goers rock the Kasbah at Kimbell Art Museum Red Party By Stephanie Allmon Merry

12.10.19  |  5:57 pm

The Kimbell Art Museum's red-haute annual gala whisked guests to Morocco for an exotic night of fun and fundraising ...

Real Weddings

Bride and groom take their wedding into the wild at Fort Worth Zoo Bride and groom take their wedding into the wild at Fort Worth Zoo By Celestina Blok

12.6.19  |  3:44 pm

Amy Watson has been to many Fort Worth weddings. So when it came time to plan her own, she wanted ...

Real Weddings

Couple weathers the storm with magical, muddy wedding at family home Couple weathers the storm with magical, muddy wedding at family home By Nicole Jordan

11.29.19  |  10:02 am

You know a wedding was good when the bride leaves with six inches of mud on the hem of her ...

Real Weddings

Ballroom-dancing bride and groom partner at sweet Fort Worth wedding Ballroom-dancing bride and groom partner at sweet Fort Worth wedding By Celestina Blok

11.22.19  |  1:27 pm

It was ballroom dancing that brought together Heather Aguilar and Travis Hoopingarner, who met during a competition at Arthur Murray ...

Strike a pose

Fort Worth film buffs make a splash with swanky red-carpet bash Fort Worth film buffs make a splash with swanky red-carpet bash By Stephanie Allmon Merry

11.20.19  |  10:51 am

The annual Lone Star Film Festival has not only become a Big Deal in the cinema world, but it's ...

Real Weddings

Fireworks light up the sky at Fort Worth couple's vineyard wedding Fireworks light up the sky at Fort Worth couple's vineyard wedding By Celestina Blok

11.15.19  |  1:15 pm

Sarah Sidawi and Matt Haney’s marriage on October 19, 2018 started with fireworks — literally. The couple treated guests to ...