Antonio & Danielle
Connecticut
The Venue: Lake of Isles
The Flowers: Lilac Thyme
The Dress: Mariella Creations
The Photographer: Photographer RE
A Beauty & A Fort
Spencer & Liz
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Such a pretty and traditional wedding I wanted to share today! Here is the love story of Spencer and Liz as told from their photographer, Rebekah!
The bride’s favorite movie is Pride and Prejudice and that heavily influenced their proposal and the wedding itself. Not as a conscious Theme, but a feeling. They had a first look on a forest path behind her house and proceeded to laugh and dance their way through a day rich with significance. She walked down the aisle to the “Liz on top of the world” track from the recent P&P movie, and Spencer, for all his Mr. Darcy-like sarcasm, converted to romanticism.
The Venue: Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club
The Make-up: Earth Diva
The Photographer: Rebekah J Murray Photography
Beautiful Wedding – Unique Style
Tyler & Bethanie
Bloomington, Indiana
This is by far one of the most unique weddings I have come across and I love it! Everything went together and is really expressive of the bride and groom’s personality. The simple, wild flower bouquet, the stylish wedding gown and beautiful aisle runner!
Here is the wedding told from the photographer’s point of view, Maranda Lambrich (Evoke Images):
I absolutely love everything about their intimate ceremony (immediate family only). The family all pitched in with their particular talents and gifts, and the result was a breathtaking ceremony. I have to tell you how talented this family is! For starters, Bethanie’s mom, Diane, MADE Bethanie’s gown! I am STILL in awe! Bethanie’s Stepfather was the officiant for the ceremony (held in their family church).
Tyler’s brother sang and played piano. Bethanie’s father made much of the decorations for the ceremony… including the mossy monogram-esque “P” for the aisle runner, the table holding the unity candle, the arbor…. I could go on and on!
Bethanie’s bouquet (as well as the Maid of Honors bouquet, and the boutonnieres) were made by the bride’s mom and dad. The flowers were a mixture of hot house flowers and wildflowers picked that morning. Single-letter Monogram created by Bethanie’s father. I have never seen anything like this… and I can’t get over it! I really want one!
All of this just added to the magic and the romance of Bethanie & Tyler’s wedding day, which truly felt like a fairytale. I am so glad I was able to make the trip to Indiana, and so lucky to have connected with these sweet, lovely, talented people.
The Venue: Chapman’s Restaurant
The Food: Chapmans Restaurant
The Photographer: Evoke Images
Super Sweet Wedding & Candy Too!
Ryan & Kelsey
Vinton, Virginia
According to the photographer, this was DIY wedding! The bride, Kelsey, had a lot of help from her friends and family! In fact Kelsey’s mom did most of the coordinating and decorating, and they all worked together to pull details and make the day gorgeous.
The Venue: Braeloch
The Hair: Azario Salon
The Flowers: Plantation Creations
The Dress: David’s Bridal
The Photographer: Ampersand Photography
August 30, 2010 - 2:20 pm - Cheers for Sarah Danaher & Ampersand Photography!!
Oh Happy Day – Wedding Day
Josh & Chelsey
San Diego, California
This cute yet stylish wedding came to us from Stephen Knuth Photography & Scarlett Lillian Photography in California! There were so many details, it takes a minute to see them all! One of the things I really loved about this wedding was the little birds, bird house and bird eggs this bride incorporated!
The Story of Josh & Chelsey’s wedding told from the bride!
Our Dreamy Ceremony: We were brainstorming for union ceremony ideas that would be different from the blending of sands or the candle lighting ceremony which just didn’t seem to hit the spot. It was a couple of unsure days later when just in front of me; in my own room on my own easel, I noticed a blank canvas. I knew that a ceremonial painting would be just perfect and it really was. Josh’s father creatively free-handed a painting that depicted an arbor, garden winery, our silhouettes, and two perched birds atop the arbor which tied into our lovebird motif. Now that the canvas was no longer blank, at the ceremony we each took a (wedding) color, a paintbrush, and together drew one heart at the center of the painting conjoining the silhouettes. Also, the ceremony was officiated by Josh’s dad, the painter of our blank canvas, which left the moment irreplaceable.
Love Bird Theme: I was working at Sea World San Diego at the time with the Education and Conservation Department, and I suppose that being around animals everyday and having the opportunity to hang out with the penguins (my absolute favorite animal) really inspired me! I was also originally inspired by the Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ music video. I wanted a magical, whimsically romantic wedding.
Well, my love for penguins and incorporating them didn’t make complete sense for the San Diego wedding I wanted. Krystel, at Couture Events, helped me to break down my vision and allow for me to see what it was I really wanted! The theme came together from the beautiful floral ‘nest’ centerpieces, the branch and grapevine arbor, the painting ceremonial union, the cake topper, and the birds, eggs, cages, feathers, and nests details.
Flowers: Flowers completed the day! Our florist was incredible and incredible on a budget too! Tricia at The Floral Department did an above and beyond job! With our ‘love bird’ theme we wanted a natural sense of beauty but just as ‘wedding’ beautiful! When Josh and I first became engaged, I was truly inspired by Taylor Swift’s music video ‘love story’. If you have seen it, there is a magical mood set throughout the video and I wanted that! For the guest tables, we had 3 different centerpieces: Lanterns, Tree Roots, and Nests perched atop an antique looking plated stand. I wanted tons of texture, berry accents, and even succulents. It all creatively blended together better than I dreamed.
Cake Topper: AH! Just about one of my favorite things that was a part of the wedding. Meet Marty and Giles. Yes. They have names. Credit for the amazing miniature beauties goes to Ann Wood Handmade. However, I did spice up Marty a bit with an appropriate veil. I will keep, and cherish, Marty and Giles for just about the rest of eternity! I really struggled spending over $100 on a cake topper, but I am so relieved that I took the leap because it is a piece of the wedding that I would have really regretted!
Looking back on my wedding day: I felt like a princess. It was the most perfect day. I have read so many articles in which brides talk about how hectic the day was and that the memory of their day is spotted so they are thankful for the pictures. Some brides even spoke of being too busy to eat their cake or dinner. I knew I didn’t want that to be me.
I soaked up every moment and honestly, my memory of July 3, 2010 is even better than the still shot photos because I was able to truly experience the magical day. I couldn’t have been more in love, nor have I ever felt so loved.
It was a wonderful, blissful day. My wedding was even better than I had dreamed and I have family, friends, and Couture Events to ceaselessly thank.
The Venue: Rancho Bernardo Winery
The Cake: Cupcakes Squared
The Flowers: The Floral Department
The Transportation: Rolls Livery
The Bakery: Edelweiss Bakery
The Wedding Planner: Couture Events
The Photographer: Stephen Knuth Photography & Scarlett Lillian Photography
August 30, 2010 - 3:35 pm - Thank You so much for featuring this wedding!! :)
by angie
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