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Yosemite Forest Wedding by Kate Miller Events

Smell that? It’s the smell of crisp, fresh mountain air. And it’s seeping from these photos along with an immense amount of wedding inspiration. Yosemite National Park is the grandiose setting for today’s forest wedding by Kate Miller Events. The majestic mountain backdrop for Stevan and Lisa’s ceremony is complete paradise, isn’t it? And did you see him? The unexpected guest at the wedding? Yes, Mr. Deer! Just adorable. More details I adore from this wedding include the elegant eggplant bridesmaid dresses, the tall luscious centerpieces and…oh my, that ring! More rustic wedding inspiration from this forest wedding can be found here. xoxo Chantale from La Belle Bride

You can see the rest of this glamorous mountain affair in the galleries

The story of today’s wedding: When Steven proposed to Lisa at the top of a waterfall in while hiking in Yosemite National Park, they knew they must return to get married amidst some of the most amazing surroundings Northern California has to offer. The regal and historic Ahwahnee Hotel, where even Queen Elizabeth II herself came to visit, became the backdrop to this rustic chic celebration. In fact, the very same waterfall would become the backdrop to their actual wedding ceremony.

Lisa worked closely with Kate Miller Events to design the wedding of her dreams – we anchored the jewel-toned color palette to the rustic aesthetic of the Ahwahnee by utilizing an Ikat pattern throughout many of the details; a testament to Lisa’s love of interior design and it’s current trends. Lisa created DIY hand sewn satin rosettes for each place setting, and Kate custom-designed menus and programs with an Ikat print that mimicked the fabric wrapped vases and escort card table runner.

Lisa also commissioned bespoke walnut stationery Luxecut™ escort cards and table numbers (to later be used for future birthday cake toppers in an eco-friendly way). A calligrapher hand wrote each guests’ name on the cards in white ink, while the table numbers were embedded into the centerpieces. For the tall centerpieces, moss vines were intertwined with moss balls, and fuchsia and purple blooms accented the curle willow branches. The short centerpieces were a cluster of square vases covered in Ikat fabric and filled with fuchsia peonies and purple anemone, surrounded by creamy pillar candles and textural moss balls.

Photography: Sarah Maren Photography / Flowers: Simply That Flowers / Event Planning and Design: Kate Miller Events™ / Ceremony and Reception Location: The Ahwahnee at Yosemite National Park / Invitations: Designed by a friend of the Bride  / Escort Cards & Table Numbers: Luxecuts™ / Menus & Programs: KME Paperie by Kate Miller Events™ / Calligraphy: The Calligraphy Girl / Shoes: Cole Haan / Dress: Monique Lhuillier / Hair and Makeup: Article Salon & Spa / Groom’s Suit: Ferragamo / DJ: Exquisite Entertainment / Linens: La Tavola Linen / Rentals: Classic Party Rentals / Videographer: Red Plate Productions

Dana Point Wedding by Sweet Monday Photography

It’s pretty much a given that the editors at SMP are going to love anything that Sweet Monday Photography sends our way. They are just really good photographers that always score the coolest of cool weddings. And this yellow and gray number is definitely a Sweet Monday keeper. It’s whimsical and yet still really elegant. It’s charming and yet totally timeless. And don’t even get me started on those adorable cake toppers, the gorgeous flowers and the perfect color palette. We’ve included a lot here but if you’re dying for more…and trust us, there is a lot more yumminess…click right here!

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From Sweet Monday…

Sherry and Jed were married at the Laguna Cliffs resort in Dana Point, CA on July 3, 2010. These two have such a romantic proposal story: Jed was working in China and not expected to return to Los Angeles in time for their anniversary. But he arranged with some of Sherry’s friends to bring her to a bar in Manhattan Beach and play an anniversary video he’d made for her. At the end of the video, Jed declared that he had to finish what he wanted to say in person, and Sherry should meet him on the Manhattan Beach pier right away! So she went running down there (crying all the while because she knew what was coming by this point) to find Jed waiting with a ring. So sweet!

Sherry wanted a very romantic and modern vibe for her wedding day, and we loved her gray and yellow color palette. Lindsy Hines coordinated the day flawlessly, and the florals by Kim Sanders were perfection! They also brought in the wonderful Sparklebooth to spice up their reception with a great photo booth – The guests loved it.

Photography:  Sweet Monday / Cinematography: Rustic Red Studios / Flowers: Kim Sanders / Event Planning: Linsy Hines / Ceremony + Reception Location: Laguna Cliffs Resort / Shoes: Nina / Dress: Amsale / Bridesmaids Dresses: Ann Taylor / Photobooth: Sparklebooth / Cake:  It’s All About The Cake

Outdoor Oregon Wedding with DIY Details

When I saw this wedding for the first time, I thought it was gorgeous. Beyond gorgeous. One of those weddings that took it a step further than the “pretty” and was infused with so many FUN, personality filled details. And then I read that it was all DIY, all done on a strict budget and it was all designed in three months time! Holy wedding! I have serious props for this adorable bride for crafting an affair that looks so incredibly thoughtful and so beautifully designed. Click here to see lots of additional details!

Click here to see the full gallery, filled with SUCH cute touches!

Brent and I said “I Do” overlooking the McKenzie River near Eugene, Oregon – a setting that was both beautiful and emotional for us. Our dear family friends invited us to hold our wedding at their gorgeous property, Holden Creek. Picture five acres of rambling pasture complete with a red barn, rose and vegetable gardens, and sweeping views of the peaceful river. Their son, Ramsey, was Brent’s best friend; he passed away several years ago due to complications from diabetes. Having the wedding at Holden Creek helped make up for the fact that our best man wasn’t able to attend.

Almost all of the wedding was DIY, from the invitations, favors, programs, menus and decorations. And we planned it all in the less than three months! Looking back, I can’t believe we pulled off a destination, DIY, budget-friendly wedding in such a short amount of time – and it was the perfect day!

It “felt” exactly the way we wanted it too – casual, fun and filled with love. Brent set the tone by singing me a song he wrote as part of his vows (yeah, pretty much everybody cried).  But, there was lots of fun and silliness too! We kicked off happy hour with games like “extreme croquette” and bocce ball. We also had an old-school band that got everybody out on the black and white checkered dance floor. At the end of the night, our caterer said our wedding was “oozing with love”, which we thought was a good sign since she does a lot of weddings!

Here are some of the DIY details…

Table Settings: We rented the linens, chairs, and dinnerware from a local party shop but spruced things up with personal details. There were two table runners – casual striped linen runners laid on top of strips of burlap, which we bought in bulk at a local fabric store ($100 for 100 yards). Each table was lit with a handful of mismatched blue mason jars, which we bought at flea markets and garage sales. At night, the light looked gorgeous shining through the blue glass! We also wrapped some of the mason jars with copper wire, filled them with sand and votive candles, and strung them through some of the trees. The flowers were in “copper” vases, which were really just metal flower vases that we spray painted with shiny copper paint. Oh, and to let guests know where they were sitting, we sprayed painted and old kitchen cabinet door with chalkboard paint, wrote the table numbers / names in chalk, and propped it up on an old easel.

Decorations: Handmade wooden signs led guests to the ceremony site, where they were greeted by a lemonade stand. For cups, we scoured flea markets and garage sales for mason jars. For happy hour, we set up a small tent in the middle of the field, hung twine from the poles and attached black and white images of our friends and family with clothespins. (My mom scanned a LOT of photos for this!) And instead of a formal guestbook, we asked each guest to write us a note on individual pieces of linen, which my sister later made into a quilt. We created a farmers market-like stand with baskets full of fresh fruit, bug spray, sunscreen and wedding favors, which we also made ourselves. The favor was a CD of our favorite love songs wrapped in a craft envelope that mirrored our wedding invitations. The cake stand was protected by an inexpensive mosquito net and lit with more flea market-found mason jars. Finally, we hung huge burlap drapes from the barn to hide the caterer’s tables and used some of the leftover strips to create runners for the dining tables. Burlap is so inexpensive! We bought 100 yards for $100 at a local fabric shop.

Photographer: Robert McNary Photography / Caterer: Marche Provisions / Florist: Family friend / Location: Family friends’ house / Rentals: Party City / Band: Fun House / Invitation Design: Printable Press / Invitation Materials: Paper Source / Day of Wedding Coordinator: Bella Notte

Nashville Wedding by Howard Photography

For anyone that reads SMP daily, you know that I loooove me some Nashville. I spent four years in the city during college and I still consider the town my home away from home. So most of the Nashville weddings that come across our desks tug at my heartstrings a little bit. And this one, photographed beautifully by Michael Howard with flowers by my favorite nashvegas stylisto (totally made that word up), Chase Rivers, is just about as “Nashville” as they get. Click here to see the full shebang.

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When my husband and I got engaged, we knew immediately we would host our wedding celebration in Nashville, beginning with our Hatch Show Print Save the Dates! We wanted to feature all that Nashville has to offer–great southern food, hospitality, and music. For our venues, we wanted to use Nashville “landmarks.”Our ceremony was held in a chapel at Scarritt-Bennett, with its beautiful 85-year old Collegiate Gothic style architecture. The ceremony was a mix of traditional vows with some of our own written vows and a lovely guitar duet by two local musicians. We also provided our guests an opportunity to help us give back by having donation jars and tokens for the guest to distribute among 3 charities that were meaningful to our families. My husband and I then made donations to each of the charities in honor of our guests. The most memorable moment of the day was when my father and I were waiting at the back of the chapel to walk down the aisle and the doors to the chapel opened and for an instant, before everyone turned around I looked out over all the guests and could see my husband standing at alter waiting for me! It was a magical day.

For the reception we chose the Country Music Hall of Fame, a stunning new building in downtown Nashville, with a glass ceiling that showcases the Nashville skyline. We also highlighted Tennessee products by serving wine from a local vineyard and beer from a local brewery, Jack Daniels inspired drinks, macaroni and cheese in martini glasses, and having our guests sign Spirit of Nashville prints in lieu of a guest book. The food, catered by the Country Music Hall of Fame, was delicious and the epitome of elegant Southern cuisine. The band, Billy Lockridge and Inception, were a big hit as they kept our guests entertained and dancing throughout the night!

Our colors were a deep peacock blue (bridesmaid dresses), lime greens, and warm yellows. My wedding style was what I would refer to as “whimsical Southern elegance.” From the small lanterns hanging from our floral arrangements at the reception and the monogrammed wreaths on the chapel doors to the colorful candy bar and the Lynchburg Lemonades served in mason jars!

The invitations and ceremony programs were designed by a local calligrapher, and foil stamped, white script on sunny yellow paper. We also purchased personalized hand painted cake toppers from Etsy, which we look forward to turning into Christmas ornaments! Our out of town guests received gift boxes with Nashville products, including Moon Pies, Goo Goo Clusters, and a guitar shaped fly swatter. The small details were important to us in personalizing our wedding and many of our guests later told us that they could really see my husband and I personified in these touches. Our farewell at the end of the evening was unique—our guests waved green and blue glow sticks while a trumpeter played “Oh When the Saints Go Marching In.” Such great memories with our loved ones that we will cherish forever!

Wedding Ceremony Site: Wightman Chapel at Scarritt Bennett Center / Ceremony Music: Nashville String Quartet, Wedding Musicians Company / Ceremony Sololist: Michael Kelsh / Save the Dates: Hatch Show Print / Invitations and Programs: Hand Calligraphy Design by Val Cole and The Paper Place / Wedding Dress: Christos from Bridals by Lori / Veil: Toni Frederici / Bridesmaid Dresses: Priscilla of Boston from Bella Bridesmaid / Tuxedos: Street Tuxedo / Handmade Ties: Otis James / Reception Venue: Country Music Hall of Fame / Catering: Two Twenty Two Grill and Catering, Country Music Hall of Fame / Planner: Weddings by Helen / Band: Billy Lockridge & Inception / Flowers: “Eye Design Florals” by Chase Rivers / Photographer: Howard Photography, Michael Howard / Videographer: Howard Photography, Andy Duensing / Cake: Dessert Designs / Cupcakes: Gigi’s Cupcakes / Transportation: Matchless Limousine

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