Each fall, CultureMap spotlights some of the most fabulous real weddings of Dallas-area couples who recently tied the knot. From backyard barbecues to intimate dinner receptions and multimillion-dollar extravaganzas, each celebration we’ve featured this year has included swoon-worthy details as unique as the couples themselves. They raised the bar on fun and sentimentality, and in some cases, spared absolutely no expense.

Read on for 10 inspired ideas and memorable moments from some of our favorite wedding stories of 2019.