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A Modern Black-and-White Wedding at Stonegate Mansion in Fort Worth, Texas

rn Black and white never goes out of style, and with a splash of glittery gold, Bethany Pre

rn Black and white never goes out of style, and with a splash of glittery gold, Bethany Preece (23 and a teacher) and Kevin Gonzalez (22 and a physical therapist technician) knew they had the recipe for the classic, modern wedding they envisioned. Stonegate Mansion in Fort Worth, Texas, set the tone for their modern fete, with floor-to-ceiling windows and dramatic white stone walls that framed the altar where they exchanged vows. R Love Floral Designs brought in crisp white flowers for the bouquets and decor. After "I do," event designer Jen Rios Weddings transformed the room into a dance party reception with string lights dangling from the ceiling and a large white dance floor, complete with Bethany and Kevin’s monogram in gold. It was here that they shared their first dance to “Better Together” by Jack Johnson—they even choreographed their routine. But the fun twists didn’t stop there: As proud Texas A&M University alumni, their wedding wouldn’t have been complete without the rousing "Aggie War Hymn." Jillian Zamora was on hand to capture all the sweet moments and sparkly details of the day, below, including one wedding cake by Sugar Bee Sweets you won’t want to miss.

Bethany's bridesmaids looked stunning in their timeless knee-length black dresses. Each carried a contrasting white bouquet of tulips, roses or stock.
The bridesmaids carried crisp white bouquets including tulips, roses or stock.
The groomsmen wore black tuxes with champagne-colored bow ties for a uniform formal look. Kevin stood apart in a white dinner jacket with his tux.
Kevin wore a pair of white ranunculus in his boutonniere, with black wrap to stand out against his white tuxedo dinner jacket.
Guests sat in gold chiavari chairs with black cushions for Bethany and Kevin's ceremony inside Stonegate Mansion in Fort Worth, Texas. Fresh white flowers along the chair corners lined the aisle.
Bethany and Kevin introduced their wedding party on this black ceremony sign with whimsical calligraphy. A vintage gold frame and black metal stand continued their color scheme.
Bethany and Kevin said "I do" under a waterfall of string lights inside Stonegate Mansion in Fort Worth, Texas. A backdrop of floor-to-ceiling windows enhanced the room with crisp natural light.
Pavane String Quartet performed "Here Comes the Sun" by the Beatles for Bethany and Kevin's recessional. According to Bethany, the acoustics inside Stonegate Mansion in Fort Worth, Texas, were fantastic, creating some breathtaking moments.
Bethany wore an ivory fit-and-flare Mori Lee dress with a sweetheart neckline and allover lace. "I felt like a princess, and I wanted a dress I could dance in," Bethany says.
How adorable are this flower girl and ring bearer? The flower girl wore a sleeveless A-line organza dress with a black sash, topped with a sweet baby's breath flower crown. The ring bearer matched Kevin's style in a white dinner jacket tux, and even wore the same champagne-colored bow tie.
The ceremony room quickly transformed into an elegant reception with crisp white and sequined black tabletops paired with gold chiavari chairs. The white dance floor and flower centerpieces completed the dramatic effect.
Bethany and Kevin sat at a sweetheart table set against the oversize window backdrop, where they exchanged vows. It had black linens topped with white flower arrangements and gold-framed signs with "Mr." and "Mrs." in whimsical gold calligraphy.
Fancy gold chargers and gold-rimmed white plates and glasses adorned each place setting. The flatware even had touches of gold to complete the set.
Gold chiavari chairs and white floral centerpieces contrasted with sequined black table linens, set against the white stone wall at Stonewall Mansion in Fort Worth, Texas.
We're obsessed with this four-tier cake by Sugar Bee Sweets. A classic black border surrounds the smooth, round white tiers, and a single metallic gold tier and gold "best day ever" cake topper give the confection a pop of glamour. A single sugar anemone ties the clean modern look together.
Bethany and Kevin's reception was a big dance party, so they needed a big dance floor. They had a custom white dance floor with their monogram in gold, where they shared a sentimental choreographed first dance to "Better Together" by Jack Johnson.
Following a loud and proud "Aggie War Hymn" with their 200 guests, Bethany and Kevin hopped into their vintage exit car. Their advice? "Embrace this time, and remember why you are marrying each other."