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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Emma & Matthew’s wedding day was elegant, timeless, high-touch, and romantic. Their color palette was whimsical and soft. They incorporated muted spring colors into their summer wedding in Austin, TX. Their color palette consisted of soft blushes, creams, whites, and neutral tans and beiges. From letter pressed ceremony programs to the delicate bows on each menu card, every detail was accounted for.
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[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Upon guest arrival, they were greeted with a chilled glass of champagne and a string trio playing soft romantic songs. Guests entered the ceremony through large trees onto an acrylic aisle with the view of a ceremony platform and draping – the room was grand.
Guests walked down a gorgeous staircase to an outdoor cocktail hour. Passed cocktails and appetizers were there for guests to enjoy.

Emma & Matt knew that their guests’ first impression of the wedding weekend would be the moment they opened up their invitation. They wanted guests to open this and it would feel elegant, classy, and formal. Emma had all invitation suites letterpressed, with neutral colors and a monogram that we incorporated not only in the invitation suite, but also throughout the wedding design.
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[field title=”Proposal Story”]The proposal took place at a secret theater in East Austin. Matt took Emma there and had the space prepared with her favorite champagne and a photographer to capture the moment. He then told her that they were going to dinner at The Peacock which is one of her favorite restaurants. When they arrived, they were escorted upstairs to a private room where both of their entire families were waiting – who had flown across the country. Emma said that it was a complete surprise and the best day![/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Both wedding dresses were custom made Elizabeth Lee Bridal! [/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Revelry was where all the bridesmaids purchased their dresses from. Emma knew she wanted the dresses to be satin, so the girls had an elegant look to them. With having a black tie wedding, and having the guys in black tuxes, she knew the champagne would be the perfect neutral touch. The dresses from Revelry are high quality and the shade of champagne is not too yellow or too gold! [/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The groom got his tux custom made from Suit Supply, and the groomsmen got their tux’s from Black Tux! [/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Emma & Matt wanted to treat their intimate guest count to a formal dinner experience. SoHo Catering & Consulting executed a plated dinner service, which included a delicious filet mignon or a pistachio and herb crusted salmon. For dessert, they offered a variety of small bites including mini lemon bars, cream puffs, and mini creme brûlées. There was lots of variety for everyone![/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]When it came to the wedding day and the design, Emma and Matt knew they didn’t want anything to be too cookie cutter. Emma loved the ideas of neutrals, but was open to her planners creative ideas and suggestions. One idea they made was incorporating a white patterned linen to elevate the tables. Instead of doing it for the table linens, they had custom napkins made from BBJ and kept that pattern consistent by having that pattern on the cocktail table linens.
The overall place setting was delicate and romantic. They had a full place setting when guests found their seat. Even with a plated meal, they wanted guests to take their seats and it feel grand. All menu cards were letter pressed with a romantic satin bow hand tied around each.
The next area that was something they knew would elevate their ceremony & reception was rented chairs. Emma and Matt knew they wanted something grand, that could be a statement to both spaces.
Wedding days are an experience from the minute a guest steps off the bus, to the last moments leaving the venue. Emma and Matt wanted their guests to have different experiences throughout the evening. One part of the reception they were most excited about was the martini room. The venue had a back room that they wanted to utilize, but were unsure how. During the design part of planning, we landed on a martini room. Green velvet draping, swanky lounge furniture, and a bar menu that only included martinis did just the trick.
Emma and Matt also had decided early on in the planning process that a band was a nonnegotiable. We decided to showcase The Nightowls, their wedding band, on a grand stage with a custom acrylic dance floor where we incorporated the custom monogram. Hung above the guests was luscious greenery to warm up the ballroom. The dance floor was packed the entire evening, where Emma was able to showcase her gorgeous second dress, and make her way to the martini room a handful of times. [/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]The wedding cake moment was simple, but elegant. Surrounded by lush floral, the cake moment was jaw dropping for everyone. [/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]One of the couples favorite parts of the wedding day was doing a first look with private vows before the ceremony. This moment was special since they did this inside the ceremony space, where they would be just an hour later with all their friends and family. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]One moment that Emma & Matt were extremely excited to see come to life was the martini room. Later in the evening, once the band had kicked off and dinner was finished, we had a separate room in the venue open up which was a martini room. From the dark green moody velvet draping, to the dark tone rentals, we really created a space that had that speak easy vibe. Emma and Matt offered additional desserts in this room, as well as a limited selection of martinis for their guests to order from. The bride also kicked off this time in the evening with a dress change as well! [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The bride and groom knew they always wanted to have their ceremony inside, but knew they wanted to transform the venue to not feel like a traditional wedding venue. From the acrylic white aisle and stage, to the custom trees the floral team built on site, the venue was transformed into a whimsical space for a June wedding in Texas. [/field]
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Photography: Sarah Tribett Photography | Cinematography: Cloud Craft Studios | Event Design: Simply XO Events | Event Planning: Simply XO Events | Floral Design: Truth & Blooms | Wedding Dress: Elizabeth Lee Bridal | Cake: Morgan Peral Cakes | Invitations: | Ceremony Venue: The Arlo | Reception Venue: The Arlo | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Revelry | Catering: Soho Catering | Beauty: Lola Beauty | Rentals: BBJ La Tavola | Rentals: Imperial Floors | Rentals: Monarch Event Rentals | Rentals: Loot Rentals | Signage: LBV Design House

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Pink, citrus, yellow, green, blue [/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Design and vibe was a mountain chic summer citrus pallet that Kirsten and her mom worked closely with their wedding planner Courtney Rolovich to come up with- lots of bright colored florals to pop mixed with blue linens to highlight the gorgeous natural mountain setting of Lake Tahoe. [/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]Austin and Kirsten are high school sweethearts and have been together for 11 years. After doing long distance on opposite sides of the country for college (Kirsten in CA and Austin in DC) they moved to NYC to be together.

Austin proposed on the beach in south Florida where they have been spent lots of time visiting throughout their relationship. It was just the two of them and they spent the weekend celebrating privately together before Austin surprised Kirsten with a party back in New York with all their friends and family![/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Vera Wang purchased at Kleinfeld’s – added lace was custom during alterations at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York.[/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Bridesmaids dresses were intended to match the florals and colors of the weddings! Everyone had their own unique color that came together with the bouquets. (Sisters wore green and yellow, bridesmaids wore deep pink, light pink, peach)[/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Austin wore a white jacket tuxedo and his groomsmen wore black tuxedos.[/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Custom drinks: Aperol spritz garnished with edible flowers, signature drinks were our college mascots (‘The Hoya’ and ‘Golden Bear’ for Georgetown/UC Berkeley).

Plated three course dinner, salads, custom menus for selected entree choice (filet, salmon, or stuffed mushroom) with wedding cake- flavors were funfetti with mocha-khalua icing, vanilla with lemon cream, and carrot cake.

Espresso martini shooters passed around with dessert! Late night bites and dessert stations of breakfast burritos, sliders and tots, brownies, cookies, cheesecake bites.

Several passed apps during cocktail hour (crab cakes, bruschetta, smoked potato croquette, chicken skewers)[/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]ThePoshPosey crushed it with the summer citrus/organic vibe!! Greenery hung throughout the clear tent which was able to highlight the beautiful mountain setting surrounding the wedding and the light up trees of the resort. Mix of long and round tables with a mix of linens / style of flower arrangements for an interesting look.

Carlie Statsky did an incredible job photographing the incredible night- Kirsten and Austin were the first to get married of their friend group so the energy was high and everyone was excited to celebrate these two![/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]Retro inspired wedding cake that was made at the Everline Resort.[/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Kirsten came down to ‘Dancing Queen’ acoustic, their first dance song was ‘Real Love Baby’ by Father John Misty.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Austin is a painter, and he painted a landscape painting of Lake Tahoe that was on display during the ceremony and wedding![/field]
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Photography: Carlie Statsky | Cinematography: Jason Chesebrough Films | Event Design: Palette Events Company | Event Planning: Palette Events Company | Floral Design: Posh Posey | Wedding Dress: Vera Wang Bride | Cake: Everline Resort | Invitations: Love Notes Paper | Ceremony Venue: Everline Resort | Reception Venue: Everline Resort | Catering: Everline Resort | Band: Downbeat Agency | Bride's MUAH: Michael Cartier Onsouvanh | Bridesmaids' MUAH: Studio 89 | Rentals: Celebrations Party Rentals

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Green, gold, white, peach[/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Gabrielle and Stephen wanted to host their dearest family and friends for a classic, but stylish, wedding in Tuscany. Sticking with neutral colors, the bride designed a wedding inspired by the venue itself and with the intention to stay true to a timeless style. Organic florals, a long serpentine table for an outdoor reception, and gorgeous stationery were just some of the details selected to showcase this design direction. [/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Gabrielle wore a lace Monique Lhuillier gown, which has become synonymous with Italy. The movement and texture in her down paired beautifully with the overall design. It featured a removable jacket, that Gabrielle removed before her cake cutting to reveal a second look. For the after party, she changed into a short strapless gown and added beaded half sleeves for a fun touch. [/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Gabrielle’s two bridesmaids wore two different gowns from V. Chapman Studio in green. [/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Guests were treated to a welcome prosecco before the ceremony in the gardens in front of the villa. The aperitivo hour featured a live mozzarella maker, aperol spritzes, an oyster bar, and a selection of meats and cheeses. The dinner featured a 4 course meal with multiple pastas, and the traditional millefoglie for the wedding cake. Guests marveled as they watched the chefs make the cake and then celebrate with the couple. [/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Winsome Floral curated a full arch for the ceremony in terracotta, peach, and white tones to compliment the villa and property of Borgo Stomennano. One long serpentine table served as the reception setup for all 100 guests in the back garden. Gold chargers, pale green linens, custom menus, and floral centerpieces lined the table. Chandeliers hung from the trees to create a romantic ambience. [/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]The couple chose to have the traditional Italian cake millefoglie, which had multiple layers of pastry dough, berries, and mascarpone cream. [/field]
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Photography: Liz Andolina Photography | Videographer: Vertigo Wedding | Planner: Marilena Zambelli Wedding Planner | Floral Design: Winsome Floral | Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Invitations: Every Little Something | Bridesmaids' Dresses: V Chapman Studio | Hair and Makeup: Beauty Livery | Vintage Car: Christian for Slowhills | Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Cantinale | Weekend Venue: Borgo Stomennano

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Heidi and Austin’s day was filled with different shades of blues, greens, whites, and pale pinks.
Heidi Gave us these descriptives for her dream day:
Garden Party, Grandmillennial, great good, fun reception atmosphere![/field]
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Heidi came to us with her favorite colors and dream to have a garden party at her childhood home which meant a total transformation of the cow pasture behind their home to turn it into a lush garden fete! Custom monogram and invitation suite by Weezie B and Sally C Designs. The monogram was added to acrylic cups and a custom vinyl dance floor wrap. When guests entered the reception they were greeted by servers in blue aprons holding moss trays with margaritas in custom mini parton bottles!

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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Heidi’s dress was a classic strapless gown designed by Sareh Nouri and purchased at Carriage House in Birmingham, AL.

She paired her dress with a pearled Lee-Ann Belter jacket and Toni Federichi veil for the ceremony to complete her bridal look.
For the reception, she left her jacket and veil behind to showcase her stunning gown and let the gorgeous bow detail on her dress shine![/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Bridesmaids wore different style blue and green floral dresses by Sachin & Babi.[/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The Groom and Groomsmen wore suits from Mr. Burch formalwear in Mountainbrook, AL. [/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Good food was one of the most important things to the Bride and her family! Jennie Weller Catering and Events truly rose to the occasion and gave Heidi the wedding feast of her dreams!
They had several chef attended stations:
Clothespin Taco Station-they make tacos and hang them on a clothesline with a clothespin…it is SO fun! Quesadilla Station-made to order/fresh for guests.
Rolled Sushi Bar & Raw Bar featuring Raw and Grilled Oysters. Lastly, an Ice Cream Cart to accompany cake.
They also had an elaborate grazing table filled with some of their favorite offerings from JWCE:
Pretzel Bites & Beer Cheese, Beef Tenderloin Sliders, Crudite Cups, Fried Okra, Cheese Displays, and Caesar Salad.

Their signature drink was a nod to the place where they had their first date- El Rey! It is a local burrito lounge known for its margaritas. And aptly named ‘you and tequila’ after Austin’s favorite musician, Kenny Chesney.

To end the night, they passed French Fries on the dance floor!
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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]When guests entered the reception they were greeted by servers in blue aprons holding moss trays with margaritas in custom mini parton bottles leading them into a sailcloth tent donned with grand tent entry arrangements.
This lovely garden fete was filled with whimsical arrangements of cherry blossom, tulips, ranunculus, and blush hydrangeas.
Heidi’s favorite flowers are tulips so to make an impact, Southern Posies designed a tulip floral ring with hundreds of tulips, wired individually by hand, suspended over the dance floor to create a magical garden feel.

Heidi and Austin had a custom monogram and invitation suite by Weezie B and Sally C Designs to set the tone for their sweet garden party!
Their custom monogram was added to acrylic cups by Swag Store, bar signage, and custom vinyl dance floor wrap by Southern Event Wraps.[/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]Heidi and Austins wedding cake was a stunning 5 tiered cake with white icing and intricate piping on each layer. This cake was one of Cake Design’s last cakes as they decided to retire earlier in the year. Cake Designs has been the bride’s family’s go-to for cakes through the years (doing all of her birthday cakes!) so the couple decided to have a different flavor for each layer so guests could have a little taste of one of the most loved bakers in the River Region.
The flavors were: Chocolate, Red Velvet, Italian Cream, and Wedding Cake.
They, of course, saved their top layer in true Southern fashion to eat on their one-year wedding anniversary![/field]
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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]This wedding marked the third and final wedding for this family. Southern Posies has planned and flowered all three of the Gilmore Girls wedding! And at every sister’s wedding, they wanted a head table to be able to share their first married meal with their family!
The head table had place settings set with Heidi’s mother’s china! Southern Posies also sourced place mats from Mrs. Alice that donned the table and were christened with a family meal before going to Austin and Heidi’s new home together! [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]Heidi surprised her groom with his favorite dessert- hummingbird cake! This was displayed on a family bass fishing canoe to tie Austin’s love of this cake and fishing together! [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]The getaway car used for Heidi and Austins wedding is a family car that has been used for both of her sisters weddings! [/field]
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Photography: Hannah Miller Photography | Videography: Easton Film Co | Cake: Cake Designs Wedding Cakes | Invitations: Weezy B Designs | Ceremony Venue: First United Methodist Church Prattville | Reception Venue: Private Residence | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Sachin And Babi | Catering: Jennie Weller Catering | Groom's Attire: Mr. Burch Formal Wear | Groomsmen's Attire: Mr. Burch Formal Wear | Tent Rental: SOHO Events And Rentals | Acrylic Cups: Swag Store | Beauty: Katie Gurley Artistry | Brides Dress: Sareh Nouri | Brides Dress: Carriage House | Brides Jacket: Lea-Ann Belter Bridal Flagship Boutique | Brides Veil: Toni Federici | Dancefloor Wrap: Southern Event Wraps | Event Planning, Design and Florals: Southern Posies | Golf Carts: Grab a Cart | Head Table Placecards: Mary Camden Designs | Lighting and Drapery: onsite productions | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Napkins: My Drap | Prop Rentals: PropHouse Birmingham | Reception Entertainment: Trotline

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Yellow, Pear Green, White[/field]
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When planning the wedding, Sophia really wanted the guests to experience the feeling and vibe of the many family-style dinners her family has shared at the Favia property. In terms of design, Sophia loved the idea of a dining al fresco vineyard dinner party, and wanted to compliment the natural beauty of the vineyard and family home. To enhance that experience, we brought in California favorites like Hog Island Oysters, a violin trio, and handmade watercolor paper goods (made by her cousin!) throughout the day.

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[field title=”Proposal Story”]”It was really important for us to incorporate family and familial sentiment where we could in this exciting chapter. Niall proposed at my families house in Sonoma – which was the coincidentally the first place he met them over 2 years before. After the proposal, we celebrated at one of our favorite winreries, Scribe!” – From The Bride[/field]
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Sophia wore a timeless gown by Lela Rose from Jin Wang Bridal, complimented by a pair of heirloom earrings from her grandmother.

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[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Bridesmaids wore dresses in complementary shades of pale yellow, green, and pink.[/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]After a heartfelt ceremony, guests mingled under the trees for cocktail hour, where they enjoyed fresh Hog Island Oysters, passed apps from Marks The Spot Catering, and specialty cocktails like the bride’s favorite Mucho Gusto Margarita with pineapple-infused tequila (YUM). Guests enjoyed a family-style meal of local and fresh ingredients, including Argentine style steak, a nod to the Favia Family’s move abroad to Argentina in the 2000’s.[/field]
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The floral arrangements by Monkey Flower Group were nothing short of breathtaking. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the property, the team created stunning petite bouquets and simple and chic centerpieces to compliment the dining al fresco feel. Sophia’s aunt (and property owner) spent months preparing the ceremony field florals and surrounding landscaping.

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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]In lieu of cake, guests were served fresh cherries and local chocolates. [/field]
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Sophia’s cousins and extended family have an ongoing obsession with the song Umbrella by Rhianna, and play it at all big family celebrations. Her family surprised her with a special Rhianna-themed dance and lots of umbrellas!

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[field title=”Special Detail #2″]For all of her table numbers, Sophia and Niall picked some of their favorite things like meyer lemons, oysters, The Oregon ducks, their family crest and more. Sophia’s cousin and talented artist Josie made the water color pieces on the morning of the wedding while all of the girls got ready and sipped champagne.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]Sophia is incredibly close with her family, and she really wanted to do a special first look with her two younger brothers and dad. It was an emotional moment, and the photos of Sophia’s mom looking on are so sweet. [/field]
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Photography: Scott & Dana Photographers | Event Planning: Calluna Events | Floral Design: The Monkey Flower Group | Catering: Marks the Spot | Catering: Hog Island Oyster Company | DJ: Cherry Discotheque | Ceremony Music: Katrina Wreede Trio | Wedding Venue: Private Residence - Favia Erickson Winegrowers | Beauty: Beauty on Set | Bridal Boutique: jinwang | Linens: Nuage Designs | Rentals: Encore Events Rentals | Restrooms: Napa Valley Luxury Restrooms | Transporation: Marin Airporter | Wine: Favia Wines

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]For the welcome party colors were red, white and green. For the wedding, we used pastel colors – pink, peach, purple, light blue. For the pool party brunch, we incorporated yellow and white with some green.

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Aryanna and Mitch wanted their wedding to be a charming blend of rustic yet modern Tuscan elegance. We wanted our guests to feel like they were walking into a Pinterest board. A beautiful Italian countryside setting with rolling hills, vineyards, and rustic stone buildings. The decor had rich greenery and abundant floral arrangements as well as elegant touches like vintage chandeliers. The atmosphere was both sophisticated and inviting, creating the perfect setting for an intimate and joyful celebration.

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Aryanna and Mitch traveled to Hawaii for a special family reunion with Mitch’s family, who were flying in from Australia. This trip held even more significance as it would be Aryanna’s first time meeting Mitch’s mom. Aryanna and Mitch arrived in Kauai on April 4th, enjoying a tranquil day to themselves before the family arrived. On April 5th, they welcomed Shirley, Kim, and Brett at the airport and returned to their Airbnb. The evening was set for a delightful surf and turf dinner. While Mitch and Brett took charge of the cooking, Aryanna, Kim, and Shirley relaxed on the balcony, sipping white wine as the sun began to set. As the wine dwindled, they only had a bottle of champagne left, initially reserved for Mitch’s birthday the next day. However, in the spirit of a family reunion, Mitch decided to open it that night. He brought out flutes and popped the bottle, intending to celebrate the long-awaited family gathering. Unbeknownst to Aryanna, a life-changing moment was about to happen. Mitch poured the champagne and proposed a toast. Standing beside Aryanna but out of her line of sight, he waited for the perfect moment. Suddenly, she heard a collective gasp. Turning to her right, she found Mitch on one knee with a ring box on the table. Stunned, Aryanna barely processed what was happening but managed to say yes through her overwhelming emotions. Despite being in her pajamas with wet hair, she cherished the spontaneous and heartfelt proposal, knowing it was a moment they would never forget, even without photos to capture it.

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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Aryanna wore 2 different gowns. For the ceremony, she chose the Maeve gown from Monique Lhuillier which she purchased at Chic Parisian in Miami, FL. For the party, she wore the Carmen gown by Galia Lahav. She paired both of these gowns with the Jimmy Choo Sacaria Platform heels.

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Aryanna wanted her bridesmaids to look and feel as amazing as she did. She did not want her girls to spend a crazy amount of money on a basic bridesmaid dress they would never wear again. She knew she wanted a floral print and she knew she wanted every girl to be able to pick the gown they liked most. after searching high and low for months, she finally found V. Chapman and fell in love with the designer’s Carmel Valley Rose print.

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Mitch wanted his groomsmen to be comfortable and most of all, be able to use their suits in the future. He took all of the guys to Indochino to get custom suits in the color Sand. Mitch and Aryanna wanted the groomsmen’s attire to feel light, have a Tuscan country feel, and match the bridesmaid’s dresses perfectly.

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Mitch is a big foodie, so he wanted the food and drinks to be perfect! For the welcome party, we had a pizza cart and prosecco/Aperol sprits/beer cart provided by Brindapino. For cocktail hour, we had prosecco and Aperol spritz as well as h’orderves such as Caprese skewers, parmesan cheese wheel, olives, goat cheese wrapped in prosciutto, and fried zucchini flowers stuffed with mozzarella cheese. (Provided by Delizia Ricevimenti Firenze) At dinner after the ceremony, we served red wine, white wine, prosecco, and beer. We had a 4-course dinner that included an open tortello with duck ragu, gigli cacio e pepe, a choice of beef tenderloin in a chianti classico sauce with roasted potatoes or baby piglet on a celeriac puree and a florentine salad, and lastly dessert which consisted of wedding cake, mini panna cotta with raspberry sauce, mini millefoglie with fresh berries, mini tiramisú, and profiterole filled with chantilly cream. (Provided by Delizia Ricevimenti Firenze) The following day for our poolside brunch, we served a variety of juices and prosecco. For food, we had fresh fruit, meats and cheeses, pastries, and other desserts. (Provided by La Golosa)

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We hired Parade Weddings to assist with all of our decorations. Our venue was Borgo di Pietrafitta Relais. For our welcome party decor and florals, we wanted a traditional Italian look – checkered tablecloths, aromatic plants in terracotta pots, and fresh tomatoes. We also requested that all guest wear white, while the bride and groom wore a soft coral color. At our ceremony and dinner, we wanted a soft romantic feel that included soft pastel florals such as delphinium, various types of roses, among others, and some greenery. During the ceremony, we chose to set up seating runway style (an ode to Aryanna’s fashion background) and set floor flower arrangements along both sides of the aisle. As a backdrop at the altar, we had a semi-circle floral arrangement on the floor. At dinner, we decorated our U-shape table layout with similar florals, pastel candles, and tea lights. We chose to go with rustic wooden tables and chairs so our selection of white and gold plates and cutlery would stand out. The mood was set by elegant crystal chandeliers that hung above the tables. At our poolside brunch, we wanted fresh, Amalfi-inspired decor – including aromatic plants, white cosmos, Craspedia, and fresh lemons. A gelato truck was featured at brunch, offering a delicious cool-down treat for guests. (All Florals by Sartoria Floreale)

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We had a 3 tiered vanilla sponge cake filled with mousseline cream filling. The cake was decorated with fresh flowers. (Cake by Delizia Ricevimenti Firenze / Florals by Sartoria Floreale)

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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]We had Mitch’s sister Kim as our officiant. We also had a family friend, Rafi, do a blessing at the beginning of the ceremony. Aryanna walked down the aisle to Can’t Help Falling In Love by Kina Grannis (Crazy Rich Asians is Aryanna’s comfort movie). The first dance song was I Like Me Better by Lauv (Aryanna and Mitch met in NYC)

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All of our family and friends 70 traveled from Puerto Rico, Australia, USA and Europe. We are so grateful for everyone’s willingness to travel to our wedding.

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[field title=”Special Detail #2″]During dinner, as Aryanna and Mitch sat at the sweetheart table, butterflies were seen perched on the hanging chandeliers over them. Aryanna’s grandfather passed in 2007 and many guest thought this was a sign that he was present for the big day.

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After dinner, we had a dance party in what used to be the wine cellar at the venue. We danced the night away to all of our favorite music.

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Photography: Carolina Serafini Photography | Event Planning: Parade wedding | Floral Design: SARTORIA FLOREALE | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Bridesmaids' Dresses: V Chapman Studio | Catering: Delizia Ricevimenti | Beauty: Giulia Cresci

The excitement and joy of getting married can be captured in many ways. From the wedding ceremony to the reception, there are numerous ways to make your special day memorable. Here are six different “just married” ideas that are sure to make your wedding day stand out.

Photography – Steve Steinhardt

Confetti: The timeless tradition of throwing confetti at the bride and groom as they exit the wedding ceremony is always a classic. The confetti can be customized to match the wedding theme or colors, and it makes for stunning photos. It is important to note, however, that some venues may not allow the use of confetti, so make sure to check with your venue before planning to use it.

Photography – Epic Love Story

Flower Petal Toss: A flower petal toss is another romantic and colorful way to celebrate the newlyweds. Similar to confetti, the petals can be customized to match the wedding theme or colors. This option is more eco-friendly as the petals are biodegradable, and it gives a more natural and organic feel to the celebration.

Photography – Rrobert Fairer

Sparklers: Sparklers create a magical moment that guests will remember for years to come. A sparkler send-off is a fun way to end the reception, and it creates a stunning photo opportunity. Make sure to check with your venue if they allow sparklers, and always practice safety when using them.

Photographers – Hanri Human

Tinsel Streamers: For a festive and playful exit, tinsel streamers are a great option. They come in different colors and sizes and can add a fun and whimsical touch to the celebration. Tinsel streamers can also be used as decorations for the reception, adding to the overall atmosphere.

Photography – Camera Shi

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]The wedding featured a harmonious palette of blush, violet, rose, ivory, and soft green, which beautifully intertwined throughout the celebration.[/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]The wedding exuded a pastel, playful summer vibe, perfectly reflecting the bride’s feminine energy and the serene charm of a garden oasis. With a soft color palette of blush, violet rose, ivory, and soft green, the celebration felt like a breezy, sunlit escape, where every detail was infused with a lighthearted elegance. Surrounded by close friends and family, the atmosphere was both intimate and joyful, embracing the warmth of summer and the vibrancy of a garden in full bloom. The entire event was a picturesque blend of playful sophistication and heartfelt connections, capturing the essence of a whimsical, yet deeply personal celebration.[/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]Victoria and Ben’s love story began in October 2017, when they first met at school. Ben was immediately captivated by Victoria and decided to impress her by pretending to speak French. He memorized a paragraph he had read and confidently recited it to her, unaware that Victoria was fluent in the language. Unfortunately, Ben had memorized the paragraph incorrectly and ended up speaking in charming gibberish. Despite the amusing mix-up, it was a memorable moment that marked the start of their journey together.

When it came time to propose, Victoria chose a romantic setting on the Mediterranean Sea in Cyprus to pop the question to ben! After the heartfelt proposal, they celebrated their engagement in a delightfully unconventional way—by heading to McDonald’s and enjoying their meal together in a pool. This playful and unique celebration captured their fun-loving spirit and their deep connection.[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Victoria dazzled in two stunning wedding gowns that perfectly captured her style and grace. For the ceremony, she wore a breathtaking dress with off-the-shoulder sleeves and a long, romantic train that flowed elegantly behind her. The gown featured modern folds around the bodice, adding a contemporary twist to its classic silhouette and highlighting her refined taste.

For the luncheon, Victoria changed into a fitted dress that showcased her silhouette beautifully. The gown was enhanced with vintage satin gloves, adding a touch of timeless glamour, and a delicate bow at the back that perfectly complemented the dress’s sleek lines. Each dress was a masterpiece in its own right, reflecting both the romantic and sophisticated aspects of Victoria’s wedding day.[/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Victoria’s approach to choosing bridesmaids’ dresses was both thoughtful and stylish. She asked each bridesmaid to select a dress they loved, provided it adhered to the blush color palette and was below the knee in length. This personal touch allowed each bridesmaid to express their individuality while maintaining a cohesive look. The result was a stunning, almost ombre effect among the bridal party, with varying shades of blush seamlessly blending together to create a visually pleasing and harmonious ensemble. This thoughtful choice not only highlighted each bridesmaid’s personal style but also beautifully complemented the overall aesthetic of the wedding.[/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The groomsmen complemented the wedding’s playful and elegant theme with timeless black suits, which exuded classic sophistication. To infuse a touch of the event’s whimsical charm, they wore pink ties that beautifully echoed the blush color palette of the wedding. This thoughtful detail added a lively and vibrant contrast to their traditional attire, seamlessly tying in with the overall playful nature of the celebration while maintaining a refined and cohesive look.[/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]The food and drinks at Victoria and Ben’s wedding were provided by the exceptional catering team at Grayson Hall Manor. Embracing the unique charm of a lunch wedding, the guests were treated to a delectable four-course meal that showcased a range of flavors and culinary delights. The meal began with a fresh and vibrant salad, followed by a sophisticated appetizer like tender squid. For the main course, guests had the choice of succulent chicken or perfectly cooked salmon, each dish crafted to perfection. The indulgent experience concluded with a slice of exquisite wedding cake from Velvet Lane Cakes, adding a sweet touch to the celebration. [/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]The florals were a standout feature of Victoria and Ben’s wedding, elevating the already romantic ambiance of Graydon Hall with their artistry and charm. The venue, known for its enchanting garden setting, was further enhanced by the whimsical and overflowing florals provided by A Wild Vine. The bridal bouquet was a perfect embodiment of the wedding’s color palette, reflecting the playful and sophisticated theme with its delicate arrangement of blush, violet rose, ivory, and soft green blooms.

The ceremony was truly enchanting, with guests surrounded by a lush array of fresh flowers that created a captivating atmosphere. At the end of the aisle stood a breathtaking 13-foot-tall romantic arch, adorned with an opulent display of blooms that added a dramatic and ethereal touch to the setting. The floral arrangements not only complemented the venue’s natural beauty but also brought a sense of artistic elegance to the entire celebration.[/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]The wedding cake was undeniably a fan favorite of the day, capturing everyone’s attention with its exquisite design and delightful flavors. This three-tier masterpiece showcased traditional Italian piping techniques, which added a classic and elegant touch. The playful colors—reflecting the wedding’s blush, violet rose, ivory, and soft green palette—brought a vibrant and whimsical element to the cake’s sophisticated design. Each tier was a visual delight, perfectly blending timeless artistry with a touch of fun, making it a sweet highlight of the celebration.[/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]The ceremony was a deeply heartfelt and personal affair, marked by intimate touches that made it truly special. Victoria and Ben exchanged self-written vows, adding a profound and personal element to their promises. The moment was made even more touching when, at the end of the aisle, Ben quietly whispered his love to Victoria, a sweet and private expression of his deep feelings. These personal and meaningful gestures highlighted the genuine connection between them, creating a ceremony that was both moving and memorable.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Victoria’s creativity was a radiant feature of her wedding day, reflecting her artistic spirit and personal touch. As the owner of Babycat Studios, where she sells playful handmade ceramics, her creative flair was beautifully evident throughout the celebration.

Adding to her impressive list of talents, Victoria also expertly did her own makeup, achieving a flawless look. Her ability to blend creativity with personal skill made her wedding not only a reflection of her artistic talents but also an inspiring and memorable celebration.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The guests and vendor team alike was thrilled with the table setting. The tables were adorned with cane high-back chairs, adding a touch of vintage sophistication. Waterfall fold napkins draped gracefully, creating a whimsical look. Playful pink goblets brought a vibrant splash of color to the table, perfectly aligning with the wedding’s blush palette. Tall pillar candles added a warm and romantic glow, enhancing the overall ambiance with their soft, flickering light.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]The guest favors were a standout detail of the wedding, adding a personalized and thoughtful touch to the celebration. Each guest received a charming bud vase filled with fresh flowers, creating a delightful and fragrant keepsake. To make the seating arrangement both practical and beautiful, each vase was labeled with the guest’s table number, allowing them to easily find their assigned seat while enjoying their lovely gift. This thoughtful touch not only enhanced the guest experience but also added a personal and elegant element to the wedding decor.[/field]
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Photography: Whitney Heard Photography | Event Planning: Rainbow Chan Weddings | Floral Design: A Wild Vine | Cake: Velvet Lane Cakes | Stationary: Pink Peony Press | Officiant: My Wedding Officiant | Wedding Venue: Graydon Hall Manor | Hair Styling: Mane by Anna

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The wedding colors were pink, coral, orange and green with accents of yellow and ocean blue. We really wanted to capitalize on the couples style: classic, bright, and tropical.

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[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]”Alongside the couples pastel-like personalities, the goal was for the wedding to reflect the fun that their relationship is built on. They love to dance and be taken away by the connection and conversation that they share with their loved ones. Michael is also known to be “”the life of the party”” and you can occasionally find him breaking out the worm (a crowd favorite!).

From the “”Our Favorite People”” seating chart to the fun patterned dancefloor, Pop Parties designed and curated a day that captured this fun loving couple and the people that surround them. The Hit Factory Band then blew it away on stage and even surprised the crowd by inviting Michael and his two best friends on stage to perform their karaoke staple: “”Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks. The last song of the night was “”Empire State of Mind”” by Jay-Z, an ode to the couple’s proposal. “[/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]”The proposal took place in one of Elizabeth and Michael’s favorite cities to visit: New York City. They were having the perfect City day – exploring without time constraint (or so Elizabeth thought!) – with afternoon of shopping in SOHO, brunch at Sadelles (a favorite of the two) and a stroll around Central Park.

Michael guided Elizabeth to the little reflection pond, where they used to frequent and take naps on the bench nearby. While they approached the bench Michael had flowers set, alongside a copy of The New York times (including the date) and champagne as he knelt to one knee. It was to total surprise.

Just out of a movie — a street musician happened to be passing by, playing the guitar and singing “”Perfect”” by Ed Sheeran all in cohesion with the moment. The crowded park cheered seeing the proposal play out!

They ended the night ice skating under the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza, the place Elizabeth’s parents got engaged!”[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]”Elizabeth wore a stunning Amsale dress. During the ceremony, along with her veil, she attached draped sleeves that were an extension of the dress pattern. As the party kicked off, Elizabeth changed into a punchy pink mini dress by Rebecca Vallance with rhinestone bow accents. This perfectly tied in with all the fun pink accents in the decor.

The mother of the Bride and personal stylist, Cynthia Kelley, assisted Elizabeth, the bridesmaids, and even a few guests with styling tips and tricks!”
From the bride: “Amsale is my wedding dress brand, and the pink dress was Rebecca Vallance, what are swagged sleeves lol, maybe draped sleeves- could tie in my fav color is pink which was featured on dance floor etc and ended the night in the same punchy pink for my second dress”[/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]The ladies dressed in compliments of pink: patterns, floral, solids and lots of fun textures.[/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Michael and his groomsmen wore a navy blue tux with a black lapel and Michael enhanced his look with a hand crafted navy blue/black bow tie.[/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]The Gasparilla Inn and Club enhanced the southern, beach-eye feel with delicious food throughout the entire evening. Cocktail hour was filled with bites of citrus lobster salad served in cucumber cups and mini Florida blue crab cakes. Dinner brought a refreshing flavor and color to each guest with a delicious watermelon and feta salad, a seared filet with truffle whipped potatoes, and rock shrimp with corn salad.[/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Florals by Botanica were the colorful star of the show with a mix of ranunculus, garden roses, delphinium and the Bride’s favorite- peonies. The colors complimented the patterned napkins and rattan chargers perfectly, along with Katherine Jezeks stationery works of art. From beautiful watercolor menus, to tropical palm bar fronts, there were fun details everywhere guests looked.[/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]Colorful pressed florals were delicately placed by the Gasparilla Inn and Club pastry chef for a simple but fun design.[/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]”The ceremony closed down the Historical Banyan Street; enchanted by two rows of 31 banyan trees. While touring Boca Grande, Pop Parties knew this was a no-brainer to bring the couples vision to life.

They were joined by a long time mentor of Michael’s, who officiated the wedding; and Elizabeth’s childhood best friend also sang “”The Blessing”” by Elevation Worship, which moved the entire crowd.”[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]The night before the wedding we had a special room drop for each guest. The Father of the Bride’s favorite chocolate-King Size Cadbury Dairy Milk bars! This was such a sweet and thoughtful thank you from the Bride and Groom to all their guests.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The Destination. Elizabeth loves the beach, bright colors, and all things sunny (she even walked down the aisle to “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles). All this with a dash of southern charm, made Gasparilla the perfect fit for her tropical, tented wedding.[/field]
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Photography: Nate Puhr | Event Design: Pop Parties | Event Planning: Pop Parties | Floral Design: Botanica International Design Studio | Cake: The Gasparilla Inn & Club | Invitations: Katherine Jezek Design | Ceremony Venue: Historic Banyan Street | Reception Venue: The Gasparilla Inn & Club | Catering: The Gasparilla Inn & Club | Lighting: LightWorks | Band: The Hit Factory | Tent: Sperry Tents | Beauty: James Griffith Salon | Dance Floor: Coastal Event Decor | Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab | Linens: The Gasparilla Inn & Club

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Pastels with an emphasis on pinks, creams, blush and periwinkle blue. It had to be floaty, feminine, soft and delicate.[/field]
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I knew I wanted it to be absolutely romantic, like an ethereal English country garden. When I collated the inspiration pictures I had collected for months, I could see that they were all very floral-heavy, a very soft colour palette, and that I was really drawn to an aesthetic that had a little bit of an overgrown and rambling look to it. I left it in the hands of our absolutely wonderful wedding planner, Christie from Haus of Hera, and together with our florist, she created something beyond my wildest dreams.

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[field title=”Proposal Story”]In 2021, Covid lockdowns were still prevalent in Australia and Jarrad and I were stuck in different states for six months at a time. We had one week to reunite in the middle of the year, so I had booked us an Airbnb on a little island so we could spend some quality time together. Unbeknownst to me, Jarrad had been designing a ring, and he thought he would capitalise on our time together to propose. He asked me to pack something nice, so that we could get a photo together. When I went to see what he had packed, it was his best suit, so I was a little suspicious. I only became more curious when we almost missed the ferry and he got increasingly nervous, but we made it on time, and the rest is history![/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]My wedding dress was something I had thought about for YEARS before Jarrad actually proposed, and I had been saving every photo that took my fancy for some time, but none of them felt like “the one” for me. Like so many girls before me, I loved the timeless beauty of Grace Kelly’s wedding dress, but I thought that the skirt in particular would look too heavy and structured on me, and I wanted the lightness of a lace bodice to continue into the skirt. I also knew that I didn’t want a train, because we would (weather permitting), be outdoors for the whole day, and I wanted something that felt practical enough to actually move around in. I went for a consult at the Leah da Gloria Atelier in Sydney, and she drew up my dream dress on the spot, then patiently went through swatches of lace until we both felt that we had landed on one that would really compliment the design. I was in the best hands with Leah and her team, and the finished product was better than I could have hoped for.[/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]One of the most important things to me was that my friends felt like a million dollars on the day as well. I had three girls, all with different tastes and body types, so I started the search about 12 months in advance, and almost immediately found these buttery Manning Cartell dresses that I thought would be perfect for all three of them, and they all agreed. I knew that I wouldn’t find anything I loved more, so I ordered them immediately. I still love them just as much as the first time I saw them.[/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Jarrad wanted to wear something classic and special, so after some research, he went to see The Bespoke Corner tailors in Sydney. They talked him through every step of selecting his suit, and I added personalised cufflinks as a wedding present.[/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]By the time our wedding rolled around, we had the pleasure and privilege of being invited to quite a few others, and we had experienced some wonderful food and some not-so-wonderful food. I knew that Jarrad really wanted something special for our wedding, and so even though we had only every discussed a traditional three course dinner, when I stumbled across the Italian tasting menu from Fennel & Co, I knew it was the perfect fit for us. We did a tasting ahead of the wedding and were absolutely thrilled.[/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Flowers were such a central design element, and we were so lucky to find a florist and wedding planner who were so intent on executing our vision perfectly. Our wedding planner showed me some photos she’d found of reception tables nestled amongst flowers, almost as though they were in the middle of a garden. The way in which our florist brought this to life was one of my favourite things about our day.[/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]Choosing a cake was probably one of the hardest elements of wedding planning for us, because neither of us wanted anything with fondant or modelling chocolate. We had seen a few photos of one metre diameter single-layer cakes, and we started thinking that this would be the biggest impact and best tasting option. We only had a guest count of 45, so it really was overkill, but we both loved it for the visual impact, and the leftovers we got to take home.[/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]I walked down the aisle to “Turning Page” by Sleeping at Last, which makes me cry every time I hear it, and seemed fitting considering we had spent the four years prior to our wedding living in different states and managing a long-distance relationship.
I’m a ballet teacher, and I felt a lot of pressure to get our First Dance exactly right. In the end, I let Jarrad choose it from a tutorial website, knowing that he would be far more comfortable that way. We boogied to “Do You Love Me” by The Contours. We had so much fun learning it together, and that is as much of a special memory as performing it on the day. I will say that Jarrad’s version of the routine was highly embellished by the time it got to the big day.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]For the reception and dancing, I changed into a shorter, feathered dress and some bedazzled sneakers. Besides being such a fun outfit, being able to dance properly was really important to me. I’m so glad I was in something so comfortable, as it meant I could really enjoy my night without the distraction of sore feet or the worry of people stepping on my wedding dress.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]As our wedding drew closer, I was so worried about our wedding invitations, because I knew I wanted something custom and illustrated, and finding the perfect fit seemed to be a bit elusive. Our wedding planner put us in touch with Quill Fine Art Creations, and they were a dream from start to finish. Our invitations were one of my favourite little keepsakes from our wedding day, and I loved that from the moment they opened them, our guests got a feel for the day and what to expect.[/field]
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Photography: Lena Lim Photography | Floral Design: Fontana Floral | Wedding Dress: Leah Da Gloria | Cake: By Gigi | Stationery: Quill | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Manning Cartell | Catering: Fennel & Co | Men's Attire: The Bespoke Corner | Celebrant: Aniella Batten | Wedding Venue: Redleaf Wollombi | Tent: Katalane | Beauty: Alex Penton | Bride: Heidi | Decor Hire: Haus of Hera | Guest Transport: Grape Experience Tours | Kitchen Hire: Marcos | Music: Stellaire | Planning & Styling: Haus of Hera | Rentals: Moments to Love | Rentals: Simply Seated | Weddings Rings: Louise Jean Jewellery

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Taber & Christopher’s ceremony colors were an elegant combination of blue & white. The bridesmaids wore beautiful blue gowns from Bella Bridesmaids & carried a single white Calla lily down the aisle. The iconic Hermitage Hotel, where the couple held their reception, perfectly complimented the minimally added reception touches of red, raspberry, purple, & green in the unique & eye catching floral arrangements.[/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]A handful of words come to mind when thinking of the overall design, vibe, & vision for Taber & Chris’ wedding day. Joyful. Classic. Angelic. Iconic. Fun. Sentimental. Personal. Both Taber & Chris deeply care about the people in their lives. The way they honored & interacted with their family & friends on their wedding day left everyone involved feeling seen, delighted in & loved. Their wedding day perfectly reflected their personal style & creativity, but also revealed the kind of life-giving, joy-filled, & humble people they truly are. It was an honor to witness & to capture.[/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]Chris proposed at one of their favorite and most cherished pieces of land on Grand Lake in Oklahoma known as “Paradise Point.” This spot has been in Tabor’s family for years. Generations have made memories on this piece of land! It is where Taber, her mom, her grandmother, and great grandmother all learned to water ski! On August 4th, 2023, Chris had a custom bench, bible, and pictures of their passed loved ones all seated where the water breaks to the rocks. He held Taber’s hand and walked her down to the edge of the water where he sat her down, read pieces of scripture they love, and then asked for her hand in marriage. It was perfect and so “them”! The feeling in that moment was something Taber said she would never forget.[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Taber’s wedding dress was found at Mark Ingram Bridal in New York City and was a Stephane Rolland design! This bride is deeply passionate about fashion and loves incorporating really cool structures and sculpture like details into everything she wears! Stephane Rolland is a designer that does just that with her wedding gowns! Taber’s gown was a full length white crepe mermaid dress with a boat neck-line, open-back, and sculptural “orchid sleeves” in Gazar. It was the last dress she tried on & was absolutely perfect and everything she dreamed of! [/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]The bridesmaids look was highly inspired by the mother of the bride’s bridesmaid dresses she picked when she got married in 1995. Taber said she knew she loved the look of a 90’s bridesmaid, but especially loved the classiness of the way her mom’s bridesmaids looked. She, the MOB, had her bridesmaids wear a strapless light blue satin A-line, added a silk scarf around their arms, and finished off the look with satin gloves that matched. When Taber was deciding what her girls would wear, she kept going back to how classy and timeless her mom’s bridesmaids looked & how the look had stood the test of time. With that thought, Taber wanted to honor her mom and recreate the look! With hair slicked back into ballerina buns, light blue satin twill strapless dresses, and short white lace and satin gloves, they were able to do just that. “They looked like Cinderella. The classiest and most beautiful group of girls I am honored to call friends!”, Taber said.[/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Sticking with the classiness aspect of the entire wedding attire, Taber knew she wanted the boys in a traditional black and white tux. “There is something about this that will always stand the test of time and makes any man look so handsome!”, She said. All the groomsmen wore a black bow tie and Chris, the groom, wore a white bow tie. It was perfect detail to make sure the groom stood out from the rest of the groomsmen. [/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Taber said, “When we sat down to plan our wedding, we made a list of “saves” and “splurges”. One of our “splurges” was definitely our food! We were asking all of our guests to travel to Nashville to celebrate with us, so we wanted to spoil them with an amazing dinner!” Taber & Chris did a four course meal starting with a wedge salad. The guests were then served a tomato soup followed by the main course, fillet mignon. Dessert was of course wedding cake! Guests still tell them it was one of the best meals they’ve ever had![/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]The ceremony took place in a church, and the reception was held in a historical hotel in downtown Nashville known as “The Hermitage Hotel.” Taber had two very different floral visions for these two spaces. Both the bride & the groom really value their faith and wanted their ceremony to almost feel “angelic” as a way to display and honor that aspect of their lives. Taber said she wanted the presence of God to be known and felt. With that, they knew they wanted all white, airy, and beautiful flowers! The aisle was lined with as many Calla Lilies as possible, spilling installations of white florals draped the altar, and a beautiful white aisle runner was used to usher the bride & her father down to the awaiting groom. The reception space was so beautiful on its own as far as its interiors that Taber & Chris didn’t feel the need to fill it with flowers. They did minimal florals in the space, but the ones they did have were beautiful arrangements of red anthurium and other unique floral elements.[/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]The wedding cake was a white, three tiered, almond flavor with vintage piping in buttercream icing! Taber’s favorite part of their wedding cake was the topper. It was her great grandfather and great grandmother’s cake topper from their wedding. “Also known as our “Nene & Papa.” I knew I wanted to honor as many loved ones as I could with our wedding day who had ultimately shaped us into being the couple that we were.” – Taber
Her Nene was an incredible artist and her papa was incredibly smart and business savvy. They have shaped Taber’s family in many ways and the cake was one way to honor them! [/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]The couple’s ceremony was incredibly special to them with songs and scriptures that played a huge part in their relationship. Two of Taber’s grandfathers and Chris’ dad read several scriptures they love including, 1 Corinthians 13: 4-13, Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12, and 2 Corinthians 4: 13-18. During their time of communion, Taber’s matron of honor and one of her best friends sang the beautiful hymnal, “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”. While they sang, the couple took communion and silently prayed together over the future of their marriage. Taber said, “It is actually one of our favorite memories and pictures from our entire day.” For their reception, the couple knew they wanted to keep the energy high! Instead of slow dancing for their first dance they entered with, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston and saved their slow dance, “One day Tonight” by Hoah Thompson for their last dance of the night! [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]”My “Mother-In-Love” as we like to say in our family, took apart her wedding dress and made my getting ready robe out of it! It was the most beautiful, special, and thoughtful gift to me. My sister in law had one too and we both got ready in her reconstructed dress! It was a beautiful way to honor her and something I will hold onto forever and pass onto my girls!” – Taber[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]”As a way to honor my mom, my reception dress was made from her wedding dress! She has beautiful taste and her dress had lace roses all over the top with a short sleeve ball gown silhouette! We used the underskirt fabric as the skirt part and then corseted the top! It was SO fun to dance in and my dad said he was doing double takes the whole night watching me dance!” – Taber[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]”Chris and I are both extremely sentimental and love our families, so it only made sense to incorporate this into my wedding ring! My ring has two diamonds on it, one of which belonged to my grandmother on my fathers side (our meme) and one which belonged to Chris’ grandmother on his mothers side (his meme). The band has blue sapphires which belonged to my Meme as well! Chris has always worn a bracelet that his grandfather gifted to him and is very special to him. For the gold the jeweler melted down that bracelet and used it to complete the ring. I will treasure my ring forever not only because it is so beautiful, but because it incorporates so many we love into one heirloom! What a gift!” – Taber[/field]
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Photography: Caroline Eliza Co. | Cinematography: Dave Abbott | Cinematography: Reece Ford | Event Design: Tabor Lobaugh | Event Planning: Golda Grace Events | Floral Design: Ruth Nagyvegi | Floral Design: Roby Joe | Wedding Dress: Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier | Wedding Dress: Stephane Rolland Bridal | Ceremony Venue: Vine Street Weddings | Reception Venue: The Hermitage Hotel | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | DJ: Emerald Empire Band | DJ: Ignite Excitement | Beauty: Anomalie Beauty Agency | Weddings Rings: Diamonds Direct