Society

'I Believe You'

Fort Worth luncheon continues legacy of applause for outstanding women Fort Worth luncheon continues legacy of applause for outstanding women By Stephanie Allmon Merry

10.25.19  |  4:51 pm

Now in its 27th year, SafeHaven's annual Legacy of Women Luncheon is one of Fort Worth's most beloved ...

Real Weddings

Teacher-sweethearts' Fort Worth wedding a dreamy night at the museum Teacher-sweethearts' Fort Worth wedding a dreamy night at the museum By Celestina Blok

10.25.19  |  3:35 pm

They first met over breakfast, but not to partake in a meal. At a Crowley elementary school, Summer Lenton taught ...

How 'bout that Cowboy

Emmitt Smith enthralls crowd at Fort Worth benefit for schoolkids Emmitt Smith enthralls crowd at Fort Worth benefit for schoolkids By Stephanie Allmon Merry

10.22.19  |  4:14 pm

When a celebrity's name appears in the title of an event, expectations run high. Such was the case with ...

Real Weddings

Love-crossed Horned Frogs host fall wedding in heart of Fort Worth Love-crossed Horned Frogs host fall wedding in heart of Fort Worth By Nicole Jordan

10.18.19  |  9:20 am

Courtney and Nick McLemore’s love story was years in the making. Though the couple graduated from Texas Christian University ...

Real Weddings

Bride and groom take center stage at Bass Hall in lavish mega-wedding Bride and groom take center stage at Bass Hall in lavish mega-wedding By Celestina Blok

10.11.19  |  10:27 am

Call it cultural chemistry. Akshada Dodia and Alex Chiu — whose recent nuptials combined multiple ceremonies, lavish décor, and fusion ...

Real Weddings

Fort Worth couple's whimsical wedding is a floral fantasy come true Fort Worth couple's whimsical wedding is a floral fantasy come true By Celestina Blok

10.4.19  |  11:35 am

“I want everything to look like this,” Hannah Persia told her wedding planner Abbie Oswalt after showing her a picture ...

Making a Splash

Broadway diva wows at Fort Worth theater company's birthday bash Broadway diva wows at Fort Worth theater company's birthday bash By Lindsey Wilson

9.26.19  |  10:09 am

Recently, Fort Worth theater company Amphibian Stage Productions had all its friends over to help celebrate 20 years of groundbreaking ...

Fort Worth datebook

10 fabulous fall fêtes that every Fort Worth socialite should attend 10 fabulous fall fêtes that every Fort Worth socialite should attend By Stephanie Allmon Merry

9.24.19  |  1:07 pm

Fort Worth, it's time to party. Fall social season is here, and that means benefits and fundraisers galore. We ...

Cooking for a cause

14 top chefs add flavor to fall fundraiser in Fort Worth 14 top chefs add flavor to fall fundraiser in Fort Worth By Stephanie Allmon Merry

8.20.19  |  4:11 pm

This is one fundraiser guests definitely want to show up hungry for. The Fort Worth March of Dimes Signature Chefs ...

Arty parties

Fall social events every arts-loving YP in Fort Worth should attend Fall social events every arts-loving YP in Fort Worth should attend By Stephanie Allmon Merry

8.12.19  |  5:20 pm

The future of Fort Worth arts is in good hands, if the energy surrounding young professional groups is any indication ...

Having a ball

Fort Worth patrons party like animals for heart-healthy cause Fort Worth patrons party like animals for heart-healthy cause By Stephanie Allmon Merry

6.21.19  |  6:26 pm

Second time was the charm for Heart Ball planners, whose hopes for an outdoor event at Fort Worth Zoo got ...

Chef showdown

Competition for steak supremacy gets heated at FWSO fundraiser Competition for steak supremacy gets heated at FWSO fundraiser By Stephanie Allmon Merry

5.29.19  |  12:39 pm

What: Steak of the Arts  Where: Mopac Event Center The 411: The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra took its on-stage sizzle ...

Applause, y'all

Fort Worth gala-goers savor supper and singing at Southern soiree Fort Worth gala-goers savor supper and singing at Southern soiree By Stephanie Allmon Merry

5.17.19  |  4:52 pm

Proving that a fun and fabulous gala doesn't have to be big affair, the Fort Worth Opera welcomed 140 ...

joie de vivre

Paris-themed Cliburn gala romances Fort Worth with Champagne and roses Paris-themed Cliburn gala romances Fort Worth with Champagne and roses By Stephanie Allmon Merry

5.13.19  |  4:10 pm

Hundreds of passionate Cliburn patrons straightened their bow ties and glossed their lips for a night of joie de vivre ...

Tastemaker Awards 2019

DFW culinary superstars and food fans toast the Tastemaker Awards DFW culinary superstars and food fans toast the Tastemaker Awards By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.26.19  |  7:03 pm

It was all the very best food and drink at the 2019 Tastemaker Awards, CultureMap's celebration of the top ...

Celebrating kids

Special birthday party in Fort Worth gifts $220K to St. Jude hospital Special birthday party in Fort Worth gifts $220K to St. Jude hospital By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.25.19  |  12:00 pm

After years of a lunchtime fundraiser, St. Jude moved its Fort Worth benefit to the evening hours for 2019. The ...

Wishes, fullfilled

Sweet remembrances of loving moms sprinkle Grapevine gala with joy Sweet remembrances of loving moms sprinkle Grapevine gala with joy By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.15.19  |  3:00 pm

Are sprinkles a real food? It's an odd question to ponder at a semi-formal fundraiser. But at the Ally ...

Cowtown causes

Beefy Fort Worth fundraiser fires up passion to cure Alzheimer's Beefy Fort Worth fundraiser fires up passion to cure Alzheimer's By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.28.19  |  4:51 pm

No one had to ask, "Where's the beef?" in Fort Worth the night of March 22. The beef, the ...

Gowns and guitars

Fort Worth Symphony amps it up for gala starring R.E.M. guitarist Fort Worth Symphony amps it up for gala starring R.E.M. guitarist By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.6.19  |  5:33 pm

If an invitation sets the tone for an event, then the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Gala invitation's centerfold-photo of ...

Fall-off in affluence

Queen of cosmetics dethrones FW billionaire as world’s richest woman Queen of cosmetics dethrones FW billionaire as world’s richest woman By John Egan

3.5.19  |  1:50 pm

Fort Worth billionaire Alice Walton likely isn’t shedding a single tear about this, but she’s been knocked off ...