Real Wedding · Summer 2026

Nina & Gage Jackson

A 4th of July Wedding to Remember Forever

July 4, 2026  ·  The French Farmhouse Venue  ·  Collinsville, Texas

Nina and Gage Jackson chose the most patriotic day on the calendar to say “I do” — and they did not hold back. July 4th, 2026 at The French Farmhouse Venue was everything: a live violinist playing them down the aisle, cold sparks and fireworks lighting up the Texas sky, custom trucker hats for every guest, and a dance floor that never stopped moving. Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson.

The Morning

The girls arrived at 9am excited and ready to start wedding day. Nina’s bridal suite was filled with light french blue bridesmaid dresses hanging on personalized name hangers — every little detail thoughtfully prepared. Always Wear Blush styled the hair and The Krista Ann perfected the makeup, while the morning had that electric, celebratory energy that only a holiday wedding can bring. Everyone knew this day was going to be something special.

Nina’s sweet mom Amy did so much in the wedding planning process — and on the morning of the wedding, she was right there by her daughter’s side for every moment.

“Faith, family, friends, freedom — and The French Farmhouse Venue.”— Amy, Nina’s mom

First Look with the Girls

Inside the chapel, the girls lined up facing the antique arch — blue and white hydrangeas, roses, and delphinium lining the aisle, floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the room with summer light. Nina walked in behind them in her stunning strapless ballgown, glanced back over her shoulder, and waited. When they turned around, the chapel absolutely erupted. Every single one of them gasping, laughing, crying all at once. Those beautiful French blue dresses, those bouquets, that reaction — this is the moment that tells you everything about how loved Nina is.

First Look with Dad

Before the ceremony, Nina had one more first look saved for the most important man in her life. She walked up behind her dad in the chapel, reached out and tapped his shoulder, and waited. When he turned around and saw his daughter standing there in her gown — bouquet of blue hydrangeas, blush roses, and white peonies in hand — he completely lost it. Tears streaming, hand over his mouth, trying to hold it together and failing beautifully. The chapel light, the soaring ceilings, the blue and white florals lining every row — it was the most perfect setting for one of the most perfect moments of the entire day.

What makes this moment even more extraordinary: Nina’s dad is a 15-year cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with CLL in 2011 — when Nina was just 8 years old and her brother Nathan was 10. There were years when he truly wasn’t sure he would live to see this day. To walk his daughter down the aisle, at the most gorgeous wedding venue around, on the 4th of July — it was nothing short of a miracle. He still has CLL today, but it’s controlled with an oral medication, and on July 4th, 2026, he was right where he was always meant to be. We are so honored this family chose The French Farmhouse Venue for a day this meaningful.

The Guys

While the girls were getting glam upstairs, the guys had a full day of their own. They played cornhole under the covered outdoor pavilion — chandeliers overhead, white fence and open fields stretching out behind them — then headed over to the chapel for rehearsal before getting suited up in the groom’s room. Gage stepped out looking every bit the part: classic black tuxedo, bow tie, white pocket square, and that smile that told you he was absolutely ready.

The Wedding Party

Seven groomsmen sharp in classic black tuxedos, lined up on the chapel altar steps with the antique arch and JG Floral’s blue and white arrangements framing them perfectly. Seven bridesmaids in the most beautiful light blue dresses, bouquets of blush roses, hydrangeas, and white blooms in hand, beaming in front of the chapel exterior. This wedding party was absolutely stunning from every angle.

The Chapel Details

The chapel was dressed to absolute perfection. JG Floral Design lined every other row of the aisle with lush clusters of blue delphinium, blush roses, and white hydrangeas — the most stunning ceremony setup we’ve ever seen in this space. The soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed wood beams, crystal chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out into the summer trees made the whole room feel like something out of a dream. And tucked near the entrance on the antique French dresser: a custom “The Jacksons” card box, white roses and blue hydrangeas in a bud vase, and the gold mirror reflecting it all back. Every single detail was intentional, personal, and breathtaking.

The First Touch

Before the ceremony, Nina and Gage shared a private first touch — hands reaching around the doorframe, both of them smiling with their eyes down, hearts racing. No words needed. Just two people completely in love, holding on to each other in the quiet before the celebration of a lifetime. Chandler J Photo captured every second of it beautifully, and Shane Grant Films made sure it will live on forever.

The Ceremony

And then it was time. Right before Nina walked down the aisle, I pulled her aside and told her that Gage already had the biggest tears in his eyes. She laughed and said, “You mean Jameson?” — thinking I was talking about the little flower boy. I said, “No — Gage. Your fiancé. Your soon-to-be husband.” She burst out laughing, and that little moment of joy was exactly what she needed before stepping through those chapel doors. Nina walked down that aisle on her dad’s arm, the entire chapel on their feet, Faith Fang’s violin filling the room, every single guest holding their breath. Gage stepped down from the altar to meet her at the steps — and the look on his face said everything. And waiting for them both at the altar was someone incredibly special — Nina’s own grandfather, who had the honor of officiating their ceremony. The vows, the rings, the first kiss, the dip — every moment was pure magic. When they walked back down that aisle as Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, the whole room erupted.

The Details

Every detail of Nina and Gage’s wedding was intentional and personal. Barnett Sweets Co. created a stunning cake that was almost too beautiful to cut. The Esthetic Bride designed a seating chart that doubled as a work of art. Everyday Image crafted custom trucker hats for every single guest — the most perfectly on-brand 4th of July wedding favor we’ve ever seen. Inkredible Dance Floors brought a show-stopping custom dance floor, and Posh Couture Rentals elevated every corner of the space with specialty pieces that made the whole venue feel like a magazine spread.

Cocktail Hour

Guests spilled out onto the covered outdoor patio for cocktail hour while Nina and Gage slipped away for portraits. Louie Boards & Co. served individual charcuterie cones in red and blue gingham cups — the most perfectly on-theme 4th of July appetizer we’ve ever seen. Professional Partiers Bar had the signature cocktails ready to go: “The Jackson Old Fashioned” for him and “The Nina Colada” for her, garnished with dried citrus, fresh strawberries, and little star picks. JG Floral Design dressed the bar with a lush arrangement of blue hydrangeas, blush roses, and cascading green amaranthus. The whole patio felt like the most beautiful 4th of July party imaginable.

Just the Two of Them

Chandler J Photo whisked Nina and Gage away across the 56 acres for portraits during golden hour. The white fence, the open fields, the fountain, the warm Texas sunset light flooding in through the treeline — it was the perfect backdrop for two people completely in love. These are the photos they’ll hang on their walls for the rest of their lives.

The Reception

The reception hall was an absolute dream. Posh Couture Rentals brought in the most stunning blue and white floral china on rattan chargers with gold flatware — every table looked like it belonged in a magazine. JG Floral Design placed lush centerpieces of blue hydrangeas, white roses, and green blooms down every long table and round. The Inkredible Dance Floor anchored the room in a gorgeous checkerboard pattern, and Big D Party Rentals rounded out the space perfectly. When Nina and Gage made their grand entrance, Andy Austin Entertainment had the energy at an absolute peak and the whole room erupted. Babe’s Catering served up a feast worthy of the holiday, and the dance floor was packed from the first song to the last. The first dance, the father-daughter dance, the mother-son dance — every moment was soaked in emotion and joy. And then, just when everyone thought the night couldn’t get any better, Dallas Elevate set off cold sparks and fireworks that lit up the entire Texas sky. On the 4th of July. At a wedding. It was absolutely unforgettable.

The Grand Finale

At the end of the night, everyone headed outside for the most perfectly on-brand 4th of July send-off imaginable. The “Forever Ever The Jacksons” trucker hats came flying off the balcony, Bomb Pops were passed around to every single guest, and then Dallas Elevate lit up the entire Texas sky with a full fireworks show. Nina in her ballgown, Gage in his vest, both in their matching red hats, standing arm in arm at the fountain watching fireworks explode overhead on their wedding night. On Independence Day. We genuinely cannot think of a more perfect ending to a more perfect day. Nina and Gage, you are absolute legends.

Private Last Dance

After the fireworks faded and the guests said their goodbyes, Nina and Gage slipped back inside for one final moment alone. Just the two of them on the empty dance floor — the candles still glowing on the tables, the soaring shiplap ceilings and balcony above them, the whole beautiful room theirs and theirs alone. No crowd, no music, no noise. Just Nina and Gage, holding each other at the end of the most perfect day of their lives. Chandler J Photo captured it in color and in black and white, and honestly both versions make us want to cry. This is what it’s all about.

The Send-Off

After their private last dance, Nina and Gage walked out the front doors of The French Farmhouse to every single guest lining the drive with sparklers raised high and mini American flags waving in the warm Texas night. Nina in her ballgown and Nike sneakers, Gage in his tux, both in their “Forever Ever The Jacksons” trucker hats — laughing, holding on to each other, walking through a tunnel of light and love. And waiting at the end of it all? Lucy. The most beautiful antique car you’ve ever seen, cold sparks exploding behind the venue as they drove away into the night. On the 4th of July. As Mr. and Mrs. Jackson. We will never get over this wedding. Not ever.