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Wrapped up in whimsy, A Charming Fete just gets us. Because not only did they always craft seriously gorg weddings, but they’ve also attract the coolest clients. Take this Bride who donned the biggest grin and loveliest of lovely lace gowns. It’s the type of pretty made all the more memorable thanks to Borrow Rentals and Aster + Olive Photography snapping up every detail. See it all in THE VAULT!

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From A Charming Fete… Dominique and Michael were one of the most lovely, cultured and well-traveled couples we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. When we met them they were splitting their time between Myanmar (Southeast Asia) and New York City but decided to host their wedding at the groom’s father’s breathtaking lakefront property in Cleveland, Ohio.

They wanted their wedding to be a little less traditional and more of a huge celebration, a gathering of friends and family coming together from across the globe. In lieu of a guestbook, guests pinned a note onto their home country on a giant world map. There was no shortage of international representation with a DJ who flew in from London and the officiant (who actually introduced the couple) flew in from Bangkok to marry them. The heartfelt ceremony took place on the water’s edge with guests overlooking the scene from the upper level of the modern beach house deck. The gardens were pristine and the multi-level decks and stone pathways leading from the home to the shore held several resting spots and even a cocktail bar where guests could stop and refresh.

The vibe of the dinner tents was natural and organic with neutral blue toned florals and blue-stripe bistro napkins. The dessert table hosted an array of deliciousness made by a New York City pastry chef and dear friend of the bride and groom, who had come into town for the preparations. The dessert bar included an assortment of Momofuku Milkbar cakes, chocolate filled croquembouches and carrot halwa (a traditional South Asian wedding dessert). The groom’s mother, a local artist made sake cups for all of the guests and the bride and groom led in a sake toast, the champagne was served at the bar. At dusk the beach house lit up the night and the real party began. The perfect end to this evening was the massive fireworks display that filled the sky, exploding over the lake in celebration of the most magical and perfect day. It was an absolute honor to take part in their wedding celebration.

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Photography: Aster Olive | Event Planning And Design: A Charming Fete | Floral Design: Molly Taylor and Co. | Wedding Dress: Rue De Seine | Cake: Robert Templer | Invitations: Etsy | Catering: Spice Of Life Catering Co. | Makeup: HER DAY Makeup | Hair: Lather A Salon | Lighting And Sound: Rock the House Entertainment | DJ: Timur Nusratty | Venue: Lakefront Private Property | Jazz Musician: Aaron Ali Shaikh | Napkins, Flatware, Plates: Event Source | Rentals: Borrow Vintage + Eclectic Rentals | Tent Rentals: Aable Rents

What started as a senior prom date turned into forever when these high school sweethearts became husband and wife. Their perfect day included timeless touches like the Bride’s gorgeous lace gown, stunning flowers and the classic country club reception planned by Kirkbrides and featuring Borrow Rentals‘ vintage furniture. See it all from Emily Millay Photography in The Vault.

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From The Bride…Trent and I went to high school together, but didn’t start dating until he asked me to senior prom (seriously, the last possible moment to start dating during high school!) The timing ended up being perfect because we coincidentally had plans to attend the same college after high school graduation. After four years together in college, we had to move to different cities for our careers so we dated long-distance for a bit while I lived in Chicago and he moved back to Cleveland. I eventually made my way back to Cleveland because I missed him and we both prefer to be closer to our families anyway! He proposed on our 6-year dating anniversary in the Cayman Islands (quite an improvement from when he asked me to prom passing through the hallway!).

We couldn’t wait to start planning our Wedding! After selecting our church and venue together, I loved meeting with my fabulous team of vendors and planning the “little” details that made it personable! My main goal was to make sure our Wedding felt timeless because I didn’t want to look back at it in 20+ years and say, “what was I thinking!?” Our Wedding day truly was a dream! Since I tend to be an emotional person, the day started with many tears as my Bridesmaids and I got ready (I mean, I have been dreaming of this day since I was a little girl and it was suddenly here!). But, it quickly turned into smiles and pure joy all around as I made my way down the aisle towards my handsome groom at St. Paul Shrine! Following the ceremony, we took pictures at the gorgeous Cleveland Museum of Art (obsessed!) before heading to our reception at Westwood Country Club. It was the perfect scene starting with the gorgeous patio at cocktail hour complemented with vintage furniture from Borrow Vintage and Eclectic Rentals, an oyster bar and signature beverages! The reception was brought together by the stunning floral centerpieces by Molly Taylor and Co., an “almost too pretty to eat” cake by Wild Flour Bakery and a packed dance floor following dinner (who doesn’t love that?!) Trent and I couldn’t have been more happy with what we call our “best day ever!” To top it all off, it was a beautiful sunny day in Cleveland, Ohio.

Photography: Emily Millay Fine Art Wedding Photography | Event Coordination: Kirkbrides Wedding Planning & Design | Floral Design: Molly Taylor and Co. | Wedding Dress: The Dress Bridal Boutique | Cake: Wild Flour Bakery | Stationery: Baci Designer | Ceremony Venue: St Pauls Shrine | Reception Venue: Westwood Country Club | Hair and Makeup: Beauty Therapy | Band + Lighting: Cleveland Music Group | Chair Rentals: All Occasions | Linen Rentals: L'nique Linens | Vintage Rentals: Borrow Vintage + Eclectic Rentals

Uniting a global guestbook for one fabulous multicultural affair, this Cleveland celebration is sure to be a new favorite. Especially when the uber talented Arielle Doneson Photography is behind the lens. It’s a gorgeous day graced with stunning shades of coral,  La Tavola Linens, and festive traditions.  See it all in the show-stopping gallery, right over here!

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From Gina of Shi Shi Events…Elif & Emeka’s wedding was some of the most fun we’ve ever had planning! Both the bride and groom come from loving, warm families and that energy was greatly felt throughout the planning process. The couple lives in Turkey, the bride’s native country, so while we planned with them remotely, much of our time was spent with the groom’s parents planning this fantastic Nigerian wedding celebration. The guest list was sizable and from all over the world, so we needed a reception venue that was not only large but also one that could accommodate all of our overnight international guests. The Renaissance Cleveland Hotel was the perfect fit combining the beauty and accommodations of a historic downtown hotel with their voluminous Grand Ballroom as our reception venue.

Elif & Emeka wanted a vibrant yet clean color palette. Coral was super appealing to them so we added white and silver to round it out and ground the ultra bold elements. We enlisted the floral design expertise of Heather Thomas at HeatherLily who created stunning traditionally glamorous centerpieces for the ballroom. Additionally for the ceremony , she adorned the altar of Church of the Gesu with large urns overflowing with roses & stock. White Flower Cake Shoppe created a stunning buttercream cake with cascading sugar flowers in shades of coral and we chose linens from La Tavola Linen. I especially loved La Tavola’s Chain linen cap in silver against the classic buttercream cake and their Rigel linen provided just the right amount of pattern and texture against the silver sponge chargers and floral tablescape. Guests danced the night away under a canopy of twinkling lights. The evening was made even more festive when Elif & Emeka changed into traditional Nigerian wedding attire & the bride was marched in by her new mother-in-law’s women of honor. It was such a celebration of love & the couple’s new life together as husband & wife!

Photography: Arielle Doneson Photography | Floral Design: HeatherLily, Inc. | Stationery: Paper Trails | Church: Church Of The Gesu | Reception: The Aspen Institute At Wye River | Band: Cleveland Music Group | Event Design & Coordination: Shi Shi Events | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Rentals: Event Source

There’s no question that we welcome a pretty wash of hues with wide open arms during the spring season, and today? We’re painting the blog with this color-infused Cleveland Botanical Gardens shoot from Lauren Gabrielle Photography, A Charming Fete, Borrow Rentals and Twig. See a few of our favorite details below and dive into the cheerful gallery for more!

Can you even handle that dreamy Sarah Janks dress?! It’s the perfect white canvas for that hot pink bouquet from Twig.

This artsy, ‘painted’ cake from Philomena Bake Shop might just be the coolest cake we’ve ever seen! The macarons are pretty darn cute too.

Smitten On Paper nailed it with these happy, floral watercolor invites.

Stunning jewel tone baubles from Ella Capri complement the bright, vibrant hues.

Donna Morgan always steals our hearts with her floral designs. Why not have your ‘maids be your ‘something blue’?

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From A Charming Fete…As we’re experiencing freezing cold negative temperatures in the Midwest we wanted to channel spring “through the Glasshouse” (at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens). We captured the natural beauty of our model in this warm rainforest-like environment with layers and layers of lush foliage and playful, bright colors all through the film lens of Lauren Gabrielle. The delicately beaded bridal gown by Sarah Janks is so soft and dreamy yet showcases the most intricate design details. A bright bouquet full of lavender, hot pink and white ranunculus and the most decadent dripping peachy/orange sweet pea pops against this gentle palette. We wanted the second gown to be all-out colorful and fun. This blue patterned and flowy Donna Morgan gown was such a perfect and unique counterpart to the bouquet. We styled the hand painted macarons and cake on vintage blue glass mosaic trivets. We set the table with botanical vintage china place settings complete with a tinted amethyst champagne glass. The rock ledges, climbing vines and waterfall provided a perfect backdrop, a botanical oasis.

Photography: Lauren Gabrielle Photography | Event Design & Styling: A Charming Fete | Floral Design: Twig | Jewelry: Ella Capri | Bridal Gown: Sarah Janks | Bridesmaid Dress: Donna Morgan | Cake & Macarons: Philomena Bake Shop | Invitation: Smitten on Paper | Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens | Model: Cindy Murcia | Vintage Furniture & China: Borrow Vintage + Eclectic Rentals

When these high-school sweeties tied the knot, they knew they wanted something unique. The result? One modern industrial affair that’ll leave you breathless. With guests gathering at their favorite restaurant, organic touches of metallic and blush lend to the decor. Their love story came to life with the help of Greenhouse Florist and Lauren Gabrielle, and you can see the pretty-filled results right over here.

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From the beautiful Bride… Josh and I met in high school and began dating while we were off at separate colleges. We both moved back home to Cleveland after graduation, excited to finally be in the same place. When Josh proposed, we began the wedding planning quickly. I had been dreaming of a modern or industrial affair for awhile, but we couldn’t seem to find the right venue, so we changed tactics. Josh and I didn’t want something very traditional, so we began thinking of alternative venues. It was then we thought of Crop Bistro, one of our favorite restaurants which is located inside of an old bank (think marble floors, bank vault). They do other events, but we weren’t sure if they would host a wedding. As luck would have it, they were willing and available. Holding our wedding at Crop was one of the best decisions we made during the wedding planning. As Crop was already very detailed on its own, we kept the decor more organic with touches of metallics and blush. Being a restaurant, the food was incredible (good food was high on our list of must haves). Our wedding was everything we could have imagined and more. It was like a huge dinner party, complete with our favorite people and their dancing shoes!

While I know there are so many places to find wedding advice these days, I just have a few pieces to share. It is okay to be choosy about your wedding vendors. You only get to choose the right vendors once (and we chose the best!). The whole day goes by so quickly, be sure that you don’t miss it because you are worrying about your missing cake knife (I promise no one will notice!). This day is not just about you, it is also about all the people who have supported and loved you throughout your whole life. Celebrate them too.

Photography: Lauren Gabrielle Photography | Videography: Infocus Studios | Coordination: At Last Event Planning | Floral Design: Greenhouse Florist | Wedding Dress: Anna Maier | Invitations: Blue Envelope Boutique | Bride's Shoes: Kate Spade | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Makeup: MKleinman Artistry | Hair: Katie Papson | Lighting: Vincent Lighting | Band: Special Request | Groom's Attire: Burberry | Ceremony & Reception: Crop Bistro Bar

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This shoot m’dears is the beauty that happens when ethereal meets industrial and when delicate charm meets a rustic, raw space with endless possibilities. It’s a city kind of love dreamt up by A Charming Fete and seen through the lens of Lauren Gabrielle, featuring the prettiest additions from Borrow Rentals and Something White. For all you city dreamers, there’s a whole gallery for perusing right here.

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From A Charming Fête…We were inspired by the soft, muted blue-gray and neutral tones of the cityscape on a hazy day. We wanted to create a hard-meets-soft design (but easy and neutral) and showcase an ethereal, delicate, soft style within a raw, hard space. The shoot location provided the perfect feel with rough concrete floors and huge black, towering industrial windows, situated in the heart of our city. Achieving such delicate beauty in this rough space was pure perfection.

We incorporated lots of soft textures and rich velvet tones for a hint of drama (as seen in ribbon, fabric draping, vintage furniture and our groom’s bow-tie). Miles and miles of ivory veil kept our bride covered in the softest muted light. Her gown flowed weightlessly to the ground in sheer gentle pleats. We draped a super thin, nearly transparent fabric over the natural wood farm table to create a soft blurry palette for our tablescape and mirror the concept of the bride’s veil. Beautiful stationery was a necessity, hand-calligraphed in a subtle gray matte ink, complete with a natural torn edge. Florals were a huge focal point executed in muted tones with subtle hints of pale blue. Eclectic stem combinations in the most neutral tones made a huge impact (ranunculus, blushing bride, garden roses, olive branch, nigella, thistle, scabiosa, anemone, eucalyptus, airplants and more).

The floating centerpiece (a wood platform) was affixed to the ceiling pipes with pale gray parachute cord which nearly disappeared into the natural light. Mixed foliage and blooms dripped over the tabletop which required minimal accent other than a few small vintage gold compotes, olive branches and simple taper candles. The place setting felt so elegant within the space, complete with vintage china, crystal stemware and pale blue antique goblets for a hint of color. Luxe gold flatware was the perfect complement to the rumpled, hand-dyed, gray linen napkin. The cake captured the moody blue-gray hues of the city to perfection. The candlelit ceremony space and upcycled wood bench pews felt so intimate and easy. A muted vintage rug defined the aisle and our bride and groom relaxed on a blue-green velvet vintage settee.

Photography: Lauren Gabrielle Photography | Event Design: A Charming Fete | Floral Design: Molly Taylor and Co. | Cake: Hummingbird Bake Shop | Rings: MK Designs Jewelry | Hair And Makeup: Rania's Hair Salon And Spa | Groom's Suit: Banana Republic | Bridal Boutique: Something White | Bridal Gown: Watters | Ceremony/Reception: RED Space | Chairs/Chargers: Event Source | Groom's Stylist: The Gentleman Bentley | Invitations/Menu/Seating Cards: Butler's Pantry Calligraphy | Napkins: Not Perfect Linen | Velvet Bowtie: Boutaugh | Vintage Rentals: Borrow Vintage + Eclectic Rentals

Gold and blush run through out veins over here at SMP, it’s true. So when a shoot as pretty as this one planned around those two beautiful hues lands in our lap, we simply can’t wait to share it with all of you. Planned by Cassie Mullins Event Planning & Design with florals from Blush Custom Weddings, a picture perfect cake from A Cupcake A Day, gorgeous gown from The Dress Bridal Boutique and topped off with stunning photography by Studio Elle Photography  – this type of pretty is just too good not to share.

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We decided on a soft palette to give a cohesive look next to the marble backdrop. The gold was perfect to mix in a hint of warmth to the winter day, while the soft blush accents added a touch of color. We decided that a classic black-tie look for the couple would the perfect compliment to such an elegant venue.

Photography: Renee Lemaire Photography | Event Planning: Cassie Mullins Event Planning & Design | Floral Design: Blush Custom Weddings | Wedding Dress: The Dress Bridal Boutique | Cake: A Cupcake A Day | Invitations: Paper Strudel | Wedding Venue: Cleveland Museum Of Art | Beauty: Beauty Therapy

Truth be told, it’s the rich, ultra romantic hues that’ll always reign supreme in my book. Hues like the berries and purples that take center stage in this lush, fall affair from Lauren Gabrielle Photography. It’s stunning in every way, but don’t just take my word for it. Have a full-on swoon for yourself right over here.

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From A Charming Fete… The design for Danielle and Austin’s wedding was Tuscan-inspired with a rich, romantic color palette of deep aubergine, shades of plum, cream and dusty rose with touches of antique metallics. We wanted to achieve that warm, plentiful Tuscan vibe in a more refined, modern setting. Vintage style urns and vessels lined the king’s tables with an abundance of lush flowers and ripe fruit (plums, pears and grapes) overflowing onto the tabletop.

The place settings were anchored with beautiful ivory and gold china and custom menus. We wanted friends and family to feel like they were being seated at a rich and elegant feast. The chocolate linens gave the tables a dark, earthy feel. The ceremony and reception space boasts tons of marble, massive arched ceilings and elaborate columns which gave the perfect balance to our Tuscan tablescape. We incorporated some fun details like mini olive oil bottle seating cards and a decadent dessert bar with handmade backdrop. The wedding cake was beautiful in its own simplicity which we adorned with a few fresh blooms.

A gorgeous, lush backdrop was constructed for the ceremony which including tons of dripping vines and foliage mixed with florals. This served as a focal point throughout the reception and a backdrop to the couple’s sweetheart table. The bride paired some chic vintage-inspired jewels and accessories with her gown, including a gorgeous faux fur chubby. The end result was breathtaking and timeless.

Photographer: Lauren Gabrielle Photography | Event Design: A Charming Fete | Floral Design: Blooms by Plantscaping | Invitations: Jen Simpson Design | Jewelry: Haute Bride | Catering: A Taste Of Excellence | Makeup: Elizabeth Cook | Band: Sonata Strings | Bridal Gown: Amy Kuschel | Bridal Salon: Something White | Bridal Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Bridesmaid Dress: Nordstrom | Cake & Desserts: Michael Angelo's Bakery | Ceremony & Reception: Cleveland City Hall Rotunda | Chairs & Linen Rentals: Let's Entertain | String Trio: Arion String Ensemble

When Lauren Gabrielle Photography and A Charming Fête set out to make inspiration that exudes artsy, vibrant details they hit that nail RIGHT on the head. This shoot takes eclectic to a whole new level of pretty. And it has details that can be pulled apart and folded into your day one by one or, if you’re anything like me, you can take the whole lot and plop them right into your affair; color explosion included. Click here for the FULL gallery of goodness.

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From A Charming Fête… We were inspired by the idea of a mosaic in bright and vibrant colors -but in a much less traditional sense. We captured this essence through the use of texture and shapes in nearly all elements –from the bright flowers (garden roses, cockscomb, protea and dahlias) to the colored vintage glassware, tons of DIY yarn details, wooden floral lattice backdrop and brightly colored macaroon tower- all nods to the mosaic inspiration. We stumbled across this cosmic-graphic print fabric and it really captured our idea of an amped-up, contemporary mosaic- and served as our color palette. It juxtaposed perfectly with vintage details in a natural setting to create a unique, old-meets-new vibe. We really wanted to play on the bright pops color (oranges, corals, pinks and blues) through our detail elements which were balanced so nicely by bronze and neutral undertones. We did not want the design and color palette to be definitive of one particular season… but we decided to style the bride in a chic, fall-ready look.

Tablescape, Flowers and Backdrop–A cultural garden with a triple-arch architectural detail was the perfect setting for the shoot. We used a reclaimed wood table with bentwood farm chairs to create natural, organic base. We made a runner using a bit of the graphic fabric described above. We topped the table with eclectic, colored vintage glassware and created lush floral arrangements in white vintage milk glass. We used a combination of fresh-picked wild flowers and higher-end stems (such as David Austin garden roses) to create visual interest and varying texture. We also incorporated tons of DIY details made from brightly colored yarn, from the heart-shaped pompom chair swags (with a pseudo “mosaic” effect), coffee-stained hang tag seating cards and wooden candlestick holders. We wanted some unexpected color in our place setting and accomplished this through tumblers and wine glasses in shades of amber, peach and turquoise (some vintage and some Anthropologie) and blue lattice, milk glass salad bowls. The menus were also DIY and created in the same color palette as the seating cards. We made a colorful backdrop using a basic wooden garden lattice and tons of wild flower stems, which were easily popped right into the accordion creases.

Dessert–We went the less traditional route and used a bright macaroon tower and shapely petit fours in lieu of a cake. We worked with Coquette, a local French patisserie to achieve the perfect sweets combination and color palette. We created the “SUGAR” yarn art using a vintage white door, a box of nails and some colored yarn. We added some colored vintage glassware and displayed some of the dessert items on a tall, tiered, weathered wood stand. We also incorporated a small, ornate table that was up-cycled using some turquoise paint.

Fashion–We added a skinny leather belt to the bride’s vintage-inspired lace gown (designed by Laura Smith of A Bride’s Design). We also added a cropped leather jacket in a camel shade, gray suede mary janes, and a one-of-a-kind necklace created from hand-painted vintage lace. The bride also wore a third generation, gold heirloom watch. We kept the groom’s look equally cool with a tailored European gray suit, linen bowtie and a pair of brown leather Ferragamos. The bride’s bouquet had the same vibe as the centerpieces and was created using a mix of wild flowers and garden roses. We wrapped the bouquet in vintage cream lace and tied it off with a bit of brightly colored yarn and a peach ornament accent.

Other Details–We also incorporated a giant gold-gilded mirror and a hand carved wooden king’s chair as decorative accents. And we couldn’t resist using the vintage red Mercedes convertible. It was the perfect get-away car for this uber-cool couple. We created a simple “ever after” garland, some yarn pompoms and wrapped tin cans in bright yarn to attach to the back of the car.

Photography: Lauren Gabrielle Photography / Location: Syrian Cultural Garden in Cleveland, Ohio / Event + Floral Design, Styling, Stationery, Vintage Glassware: A Charming Fête / Macaroons + Pastries: Coquette Patisserie / Farm Chairs, Chargers, Flatware, Napkin: EventSource / Dining table, Tiered Stand, Mirror, King’s Chair: Arhaus / Blue Tumblers: Anthropologie / Runner Fabric: Whimzwhirled via Spoonflower / Wedding Dress: Laura Smith of A Bride’s Design / Bride’s Necklace: JEWELS / Bride’s Shoes: Mark & James by Badgley Mischka / Bride’s Sunglasses: Vintage Louis Vuitton / Bride’s Belt, Jacket, Watch: Stylist’s own / Hair + Makeup: Rania’s Hair Salon & Spa / Groom’s Suit: Adesso / Groom’s Bowtie: Bagzétoile / Groom’s Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo

This wedding is all about the style. The gorgeous bib necklace, the show stopping Amsale gown, a cake inspired by that very gown by Wendy Kromer Confections, the breathtaking florals by HeatherLily Inc. – it all comes together thanks to the talented hands of Shi Shi Events, and we couldn’t be more thrilled they sent it our way. It’s all sitting pretty in the full gallery so be sure to stop on by for your daily dose of style!

From Shi Shi Events… Thandi and Adam were married at Adam’s family home on June 25, 2011.  Because Thandi works as an executive at Tory Burch, it was of the utmost importance that the wedding reflected her sense of style perfectly. Thandi wanted a wedding that was modern and elegant without being fussy. Part of how we achieved that aesthetic was through mixing very glamorous gold-rimmed glass tabletop pieces and stately china with burlap linens and exposed wood tabletops. We used a vibrant pink flower mix to cap off the tables — it was truly stunning! The wedding ceremony was held outdoors on the family’s terrace under the most beautiful chuppah we’ve ever seen, and guests were seated in bamboo chairs. A steel band played as guests arrived to the pool area for cocktail hour. Cocktails were held around the pool, the bar under the canopy of the pool house, and a lounge was created outside “the barn.” When cocktail hour was over, wedding guests typed notes to Thandi and Adam on a vintage typewriter and placed them in a vintage hatbox on their way to the dinner and dancing tent. The century tent’s center poles were adorned with branches and greens to mimic trees featuring hanging votives with two brass and crystal chandeliers hung between them. HeatherLily provided a custom bar and lounge area under the tent as well for guests to enjoy. The menu was also very important to Thandi and Adam and included items such as passed hors d’oeuvres of chorizo corn dogs, southern style crab cakes and a mini slider station. As an intermezzo, guests were delighted to receive sorbet served inside an orange — it was an absolutely lovely presentation! For the main course, guests enjoyed Marigold Catering’s signature short ribs or a chicken breast served with Ohio sweet corn polenta. The wedding cake was created by Wendy Kromer of Wendy Kromer Confections and was modeled after Thandi’s dress — it had just the slightest hint of blush pink in the handmade gum paste flower details. It was truly a magical evening.

Wedding Photography: Chris + Julie First of Z Media / Wedding Venue: The Groom’s Family Home in Cleveland, Ohio / Wedding Planning + Design: Shi Shi Events / Floral Design + Paper Goods: HeatherLily Inc. / Catering: Marigold Catering / Wedding Cake: Wendy Kromer Confections / Harpist: Xiao Lei Salovara / Steel Drums: Panorama Steel Drums / DJ: TKO / Rentals: Event Source / Linens: La Tavola / Tent: Advanced Tent Solutions / Restroom Trailer: Portable Restroom Trailers, Inc. / Wedding Dress: Amsale / Makeup: Ramona Dauksa

We have Mandy & Me Studio to thank for this next little number, and it couldn’t be more personality-filled. This couple has style for miles, from the converses to the cardigans (on the groomsmen! love that!), so it shouldn’t be a surprise we fell head over heels for this adorable duo the minute we laid eyes on their fab fête. It’s actually impossible not to fall in love with every single image, and you can see for yourself in the full gallery of images!

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From Mandy of Mandy & Me Studio… Erin and Tim are some of the nicest people we have ever meet, and we enjoyed every second of their wedding. It’s a great honor to be the chosen photographer for someone’s wedding, and it’s even a greater honor when that someone is over a thousand miles away from you. There is also a little pressure that comes with that — after all, Erin and Tim chose us over other photographers in their town. Based on the continuous communication we had with Erin, we headed to Cleveland knowing that we were in for a treat. The wedding was simply spectacular, from the rad venue (The Luxe) and the tasty food to the custom converse shoes, the sweet details and everything else in between. But perhaps the most memorable thing to us was how welcome everyone made us feel, to the point where shedding a little tear was inevitable.

Wedding Photography: Mandy & Me Studio / Wedding Venue: Luxe Kitchen & Lounge in Cleveland, Ohio / Floral Design, Catering + Decor: Luxe Kitchen & Lounge / Band: Ashes / Cake Pops: The Mixer Sisters

A HUGE thank you to Genevieve Nisly for sending us today’s gorgeous featured wedding!!! The photographs were stunning and such an inspiration to all of us. And to Stephanie and Chris, congratulations on designing a wedding that completely reflected a fun loving, modern but wonderfully classic couple.

If you are dying for a little more Genevieve, just check out their fabulous, eye-candy-filled blog and website!

From Genevieve…Stephanie and Chris live in LA, though they miss the old historic and industrial feel that Cleveland has. So while they decided to have both ceremony and reception at a country club for convenience, they want wanted their wedding to have more of an edgy urban and vintage feel to it.

After several conversations, we chose an older part of Cleveland to capture their fun photos with the bridal party. Those colorful bridges and textured walls were the perfect balance to their top hats, fake mustaches and laid-back group.

I love the contrast of these photos with the sweet details from earlier. It’s the perfect contradiction! More on the way!

More eye candy from today’s featured wedding, shot by Genevieve Nisly…oh so fabulous details!!

Oh and that groom cake…big chunks of CHEESE!! Quirky, but so cute. More to come!!

I have so many gorgeous photographs of the bride and groom from today’s affair that it’s hard for me to skip ahead to the details, but I know that is what you guys are absolutely dying to see! So, without further ado, here are the reception pics from today’s gorgeous wedding!

photographs by the amazingly talented Genevieve Nisly

Absolutely delicious!! So much more on the way!

We are featuring SUCH a pretty wedding shot by Genevieve Nisly today. The details are pretty incredible and the thoughtful execution of the green and orange color palette is simply beautiful!

Here are a couple of really fun tidbits from the bride…the bridesmaids were all told to simply, wear a green dress! Whatever they had or found would be perfect. So cute.  And the fabulous paper products? The invitations were printed on handmade plantable seed paper purchased from Green Field Paper. The entire invitation could be planted to grow wildflowers. Um, SO COOL.

If you are just now joining us, we are featuring Stephanie and Chris’s bright and cheerful, Cleveland wedding. The couple is simply gorgeous and together, they designed a day that reflected their fun personalities and classic sensibilities…

all photographs by the fabulous Genevieve Nisly

We have tons of gorgeous photos on the way, from bridesmaids who are charming and gracefully mismatched, to a cake that is literally going to make you jump for joy!

Today is ALL about Genevieve Nisly on SMP. With her fun, vibrant orange and green wedding featured here and her more traditional fuschia and green inspired affair on the Little Black Book Blog, we are loving every bit of her.

I am slightly, okay completely, obsessed with the brides gorgeous gown and headpiece. Paired with the shockingly beautiful orange bouquet, this look is perfection. For those of you that are dying to know, Stephanie’s gown is a Liancarlo, style #3821…”silk taffeta strapless gown with sweetheart neckline and stitched ruffles skirt detail in white”.” The veil is by Sara Gabriel.

So much more to come!

I KNEW you guys would love this wedding. It’s colorful, it’s cheerful, it’s simply gorgeous! Genevieve Nisly is a genius behind the lens, putting out work that is fresh and smart, that is hugely emotional and yet wonderfully simple.

Kathy Siller did the flowers for this affair and as you will see in posts to come, they were GORGEOUS. Modern and vibrant, approachable but positively lovely. Lots more to come!

Even though Spring officially sprung a couple of weeks ago, there is something about April that makes me feel like it is really here. It’s still 40 degrees here in Boston, but April 1 gives me lots of hope that warmth is just around the corner. So, what better way to celebrate than with a positively colorful affair!

The wedding was sent to us by the AMAZING Genevieve Nisly, who is based out of Cleveland. Genevieve’s work is crisp and clean with a bit of vintage thrown in to add interest. I love her and after today, I know you will too!

So much more to come from this lovely wedding!