Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition where we feature some of the best wedding photographers across the nation. The photographers are provided the same venues decorated by top local wedding planners and are graded based on their unique vision and imagery of the venue and its design details.
The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. Each designer is given the task to create an exceptional wedding ceremony and reception arrangement in the provided venue. The best design is voted by our viewers on Southern Bride Facebook live.
The Fredericksburg competition includes top 4 local wedding planners and 4 exceptional venues: Contigo Ranch Fredericksburg, Hoffman Haus, La Bonne Vie Ranch and Swallows Eve.
WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT THE CONTIGO RANCH FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS



Congratulations, Courtney Davidson Photography for BEST Photography.
Congratulations, Camille Ross from Whitt Ross Experience Events and her team for BEST Designer.
The breathtaking venue, with its captivating Hill Country backdrop, provided the perfect setting to showcase wedding design inspiration that seamlessly intertwined the natural beauty of the region with opulent elements. Mauve and green were the chosen colors for this magnificent event, serving as a testament to the exquisite work of the participating vendors. Contigo Ranch and event planner Whitt Ross collaborated to create a wonderful blend of luxury and the rustic beauty of Hill Country in the décor. TBW Creative Studio, known for its lovely flower design, brought their own talents to the forefront, crafting every piece of this picturesque wedding setup.
As the sun began to set over Contigo Ranch, the golden light cast an enchanting glow over the entire scene, perfectly capturing the essence of the Hill Country’s beauty and those Texas Longhorns! This styled shoot, with its collaboration of talented vendors, showcased how the
perfect combination of luxury and natural elements can result in a wedding design that is nothing short of magical in the idyllic setting of Fredericksburg, Texas.


















photography: Courtney Davidson Photography | venue: Contigo Ranch | designer: Whitt Ross | florals: TBW Creative Studio | lounge: Panacea Collective | linens: Whim Hospitality | tabletop & chairs: Noma Event Rentals | pink cake: Morgan Pearl Cakes | bridal cakes: Sweet Treats Bakery & The Chocolate Llama | groom’s cake: The Chocolate Llama | flat lay: Magnolia Boone Paperie | wedding gown: Ines Di Santo | bride’s shoes: Azazie | men’s fashion: Allure Bridals | jewelry: ARIEL TAUBTM Luxury Accessories | wedding band: The Ring Bear | hair & make-up: Rootology Fredericksburg | models: Zahra Stocks & @foodbeveragescout | transportation: Cowboy Tours |
after party transportation: Brooke’s Bubble Bus