Real Wedding: Sarah & Ken

Sarah and Ken were a full coordination wedding, and so I was able to get to know them a bit better than some of my other couples. I still remember the first time a met Sarah and Ken, they had just gotten engaged and Sarah was GLOWING, her excitement was absolutely contagious! She had that same joy throughout their entire engagement and somehow managed MORE on the wedding day, every time I met with her I always left in such an incredible mood... contagious, seriously. She and Ken are the type of couple that just make everyone around them smile. They're absolutely amazing, and I couldn't be happier for them!

Sarah and Ken chose a beautiful and fun color scheme for their wedding using red, turquoise and touches of pink. SAS Florals did an absolutely incredible job with all of the flowers, Sarah's bouquet was especially gorgeous. Sarah was also lucky enough to be blessed with a very talented mom, who made her wedding cake. We realized last minute that we wanted to do something to bring more color and style to the ceremony space, so during the week prior to their wedding I made colorful rosettes in various sizes to go on the arbor, I also made the adorable name tags below. The evening wedding took place on the lovely lawn outside of The Tuscany, afterwards guests moved indoors for an amazing meal enjoying their choice of chicken, steak or pasta primavera. Afterwards guests went back outside to the patio for the reception. We had dancing (with a great DJ, Matt Carlson from MCDJ), a fun photobooth (from All Occasions Photobooth), and even more outrageously delicious food (hearthbreads, fruit, bruschetta, salmon, gelato and more). Their entire wedding day was captured perfectly, on film, by a great friend of the couple, Emily Chipping of Emily Renee Photography.

Real Wedding: J + N

This was the first wedding of the season, and it was such a great way to kick things off! The couple was absolutely amazing, their personalities complimented each others perfectly. It was incredible to watch the kind and loving way that they communicated with one another and worked together toward their goals. I am confident that their marriage will be a strong and happy one!

The couple both wanted to have a style that was a bit french countryside. We used bright fun flowers, old antique jars, metal pails, and cream linens. The mid-morning ceremony took place in the beautiful garden outside Caffe Molise, and was followed by a delicious lunch inside the cafe. Later that evening the couple celebrated their marriage with a reception at the historic Wheeler Farm. Our groom had served a mission in France and absolutely fell in love with cheese, and so for their reception we served a variety of about twenty different cheeses (selected by the groom) with fresh fruits, Caprese and italian ice. The couple also had FIVE cakes, one large cake for the couple with three smaller versions for each of the brides children (she let them choose the flavors) with an entirely chocolate cake for the groom's cake.

Modern Cityscape Wedding

Credits - Bridesmaid Dress: Anthropologie, Bride's Bouquet: Photo by BKB Photography Via The Knot, Photo Invitations: Kenzie Kate, Bridal Gown: Vera Wang, Cake: Photo Via the Wedding Things Blog, Table Setting: Shiraz Events, Linen (Curtain): Venue: 23rd Floor.

I was totally inspired when I saw the city scape invitations by Kenzie Kate. I feel that sometimes when people think of "themes" for a wedding they don't realize the potential that there is!

A theme doesn't have to be an era, or a particular style, it can be ANYTHING. If you met your fiance at a Starbucks you can do a coffee theme with Tiramisu in place of cake, centerpieces with dark luxurious coffee beans filling the bottom of the vases, and satchels of coffee beans as favors. If your favorite weekend activity is camping you can choose a venue with a fire pit have guests making S'mores during your outdoor reception which can include miniature versions of all your favorite "camping" foods (hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.), with lanterns on each table and stars overhead. A theme does not have to be popular, it should be something that is meaningful to you as a couple, or something that you both love! A theme also doesn't have to be in-your-face obvious, small touches can give your wedding the unique and personalized feel that you want while ensuring that your wedding still looks timeless!

Chloe

Photo Credits: Bouquet by Karen Tran Florals, Bridesmaids Dress from Bari Jay, Cake from Martha Stewart Weddings, Invitations from My Gatsby, Hair Accessory by Twigs and Honey (via the Rodeo & Co Photography Blog), Decor from Elizabeth Anne Designs, and Wedding Gown by Monique Lhuillier (Photo via Martha Stewart Wedding)

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This weeks inspiration is Chloe! Chloe is 10 (That should be right, and if not I expect her to contact me within 30 seconds of posting to let me know). She is crafty, creative, fun, social, and unique. For her I chose pinks and purples because she is all girl; she has always loved pretty things, knowing everything about everyone, and making things. The cake was chosen mainly because it totally fits her crafty style, it is an idea from Martha Stewart Weddings that uses tissue paper for the decoration... something I can totally see Chloe doing. The strong colors show confidence and strength while the wedding gown is feminine and romantic and I felt that the combination of looks truly showcases Chloe's personality.