Texas Weddings

Planning a Texas wedding all the way from England isn’t exactly what I would call an easy task, but for this stunning bride and groom it was one that came together seamlessly.  I’m talking an awesome team of vendors, fabulous friends + family and romantic rainy day weather all coming together to create one seriously dreamy affair.  See it all captured by Geoff Duncan right here.

From the Bride… After Jon and I got engaged in January 2013, there was initially a lot of back and forth over where the actual wedding would take place. Jon is from the south coast of England, and I’m from Texas, and even though people kept telling us that it was our wedding so we should have it in the place that makes us happiest, we didn’t want it to be really difficult for all of our family and friends to make it. We eventually decided that it made more sense to have it in Texas as I have SUCH a large family – and at the time we thought we would definitely get better weather (yeah right!) and be able to have the wedding outdoors. Plus, a couple of Jon’s English friends told us we’d “better not have it in the UK” – they wanted to “go somewhere exotic, like Texas!”

Jon and I both knew we didn’t want to have the wedding in a big city – so Dallas, where I’m originally from, was ruled out pretty quickly. Our wedding location and theme inspiration actually came from one of Jon’s groomsmen’s weddings that we attended together the first weekend I moved to the UK in early 2011. Their wedding was up in the Scottish Highlands – the most uninhabited, wildest, remotest area you could imagine. We flew into Glasgow, rented a car, and drove another 3 hours north into the middle of nowhere. Most of the people attending the wedding were staying in the same hotel (or nearby) for the whole weekend and it was this (probably hundreds of years old) stone building overlooking a beautiful lake. The quaint old church was just up the road – and funnily enough – it POURED before, during and after their whole ceremony – sounds familiar. It was really romantic though during the ceremony because we were all huddled in this warm little church with the wind and rain howling outside. We really liked the idea of doing a similar thing where everyone was staying in the same area and it was out in the countryside – and we could all spend the weekend together. We thought we’d be safe from the rain in Texas summer though – we didn’t expect Scotland weather!

Planning the wedding in Texas from London did NOT prove to be an easy task. At first I thought I was on top of things – I wasn’t working and I was able to get most of my big vendors booked. But then I got a new job in July and that’s when things became really difficult. I underestimated how many little details there would be – but luckily for me – my mom and dad really pulled together and helped out – a lot. I found a lot of my ideas for the little details on Pinterest (as you do) and found the materials I needed to do them on Etsy. I would order everything I needed for one of my ideas and then try to work with my mom to see how it could get done. The mason jars were one example – I ordered 100 mason jars, labels, straws, etc and had them shipped to mom. Then I got mom to pass the labels to my invite girl (who is AMAZING by the way) and she had everyone’s names printed on the labels and gave them back to mom who stuck them on the jars. And so most of the little details were done that way! I don’t think I could have done it all without all of the amazing help I had – mom, dad, my coordinator and other amazing vendors.

Jon and I flew into Dallas the week before the wedding to help finish up some things before the day and to get used to the horrible time change. The wedding weekend started in Austin on the Thursday before because the Inn Above Onion Creek required the whole hotel was rented out for all three nights. It ended up working out great though and gave me an extra night to spend with all of my family and Jon’s friends in one place. The whole weekend was really special (obviously the actual wedding night was the best!), but it was amazing not only having all of our loved ones in one spot, but watching how well they all got along and how much fun everyone seemed to be having.

The whole week leading up to the wedding, Jon and I had been nervously checking the forecast every five minutes. Unfortunately, a rainy forecast would just NOT go away for the actual wedding day, but it kept jumping from 20% to 50% and back to 20% – total torture. EVERYONE kept saying “Ohhh don’t worry! It’s definitely not going to rain. It never does – probably will be clear skies!” SO it was really not stressful at all when three hours before the ceremony, the worst rain I’ve seen in years rolled in (well that could partly be because it only drizzles in London) but literally the sky was falling. I was probably a delight to be around during that time. Luckily as I said before – I had amazing vendors that were able to keep everything together (while I was a mess) and everything turned out beautifully. The rain stopped for the ceremony (thankfully!) and the skies even cleared which provided a beautiful backdrop for all of the group pictures. Everything seemed to be flowing smoothly and we had SO much fun talking to everyone and dancing towards the end of the night.

We couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out – it was literally everything we could have hoped for. We only felt like it flew by way too fast!

Photography: Geoff Duncan | Cinematography: Second Generation | Coordination: Style And Grace Events | Cake: The Cupcake Bar | Stationery: Love And Wit Paper Co. | Hair & Makeup: Erica Gray | DJ: Hill Country DJ | Officiant: LET’S DO IT VOWS | SARAH REED, OFFICIANT | Alcohol: Spec's | Ceremony & Reception Venue: Inn Above Onion Creek | Mixologists: Bar Divas | Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Iron Cactus 6th Street | Rentals: Illusions Rentals

Today is the best day, and it’s all thanks to this super pretty wedding. I mean really. It’s kind of unfair how beautiful Loft Photographie’s images of the are. I’m totally jealous that they were there to capture it all. With every detail so obviously made with love, this is the kind of wedding that warms hearts, loves.

You most definitely don’t want to miss this video from Stringer Productions!
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From the bride…It’s really hard to articulate exactly what my inspiration for the wedding was—I suppose it was mostly a collection of all of the things and colors that I find beautiful. I knew the day would be hot (as most days in Texas during the summer are), so I wanted the feeling of the wedding to be light, happy, and soft with romantic colors and flowy fabrics.

Anyone who knows me can tell you that I’m a vintage fanatic—if it can be antique, I’m interested! I just love imagining the stories and history behind all of those old things. My mom and I fancy ourselves DIY-ers, so the wedding was the perfect excuse to spend hours on Pinterest and wedding blogs to find inspiration to make all kinds of fun things.

A lot of the details of the wedding were made or assembled by my family and me, which was probably a lot more work but so much more fun. I don’t even know how many hours we all spent together cutting out program fans or designing the invitations, but I wouldn’t trade that time for anything. Almost everyone in my family had a hand in some aspect of the wedding, which just made it even more meaningful.

Neither Jordan nor I are from the Dallas area, so we had a lot of family and friends coming in from all over the country (and even some from out of the country). We wanted the entire day to be a huge celebration where people could feel comfortable to mingle and have fun. Our goal was for the wedding to show everyone we love just how thankful we were that they made the effort to come to witness our commitment and celebrate with us.

One of my favorite moments of the night was the definitely impromptu dance party in the street—we had one of the side streets blocked off for more seating and for people to play with our corn-hole boards, but it turned out to be the perfect area for dancing! The sun was beginning to set, and the temperature outside was perfect; the music came on, and before I knew it, all of our friends were outside dancing with us.

I think the thing that was most important for Jordan and me was the photography; it doesn’t really matter how beautiful your decorations are if you don’t have great photographers to capture it all for you. You can spend hours agonizing over things like the color of your paper straws or the flavor of your wedding cake, but when the wedding’s over, you probably won’t remember that you even had paper straws or how the cake tasted. Everything happens so much more quickly than you can imagine, and having wonderful photographers can help you to relax as much as possible and simply enjoy your special day. We couldn’t be happier with the way that Abbey and Andrea documented our wedding—all of the pictures are so beautiful and more than we could have asked for!

Photography: Loft Photographie LLC | Videography: Stringer Productions | Flowers: R Love Floral | Dress: Watters | Shoes: Urban Outfitters | Bracelet: Etsy | Grooms Attire: JCPenney | Groomsmen Attire: JCPenney | Cake/Cupcakes: Red Raspberry Cakes | Flower Sash: BHLDN | Grooms Tie: Express Men | Groomsmen Suspenders: H&M | Hair/Makeup: Beauty And The Blush | Photobooth: Flash Foto Box | Venue/Caterer/Rentals: Maples Hall

Fact: this beautiful bouquet that you’re about to spend your entire day (nay, weekend) drooling over is totally DIY.  Yes, this bloom-filled masterpiece, this gorgeous bundle of loveliness is all a product of one talented group of bridesmaids and one very stunning bride.  Even better?  That’s just the tip of the iceberg in this breathtaking affair captured by Double Knot Photography.  See it all in the full gallery.

From Double Knot Photography… Marci and Landon’s beautiful wedding was held at a cute venue tucked away in the countryside of Quinlan, TX named Simple Elegance. This name is a beautiful description of Marci’s wedding, simply elegant. I know you will love everything about this outdoor wedding from the breathtaking venue, the pastel color theme, Marci’s reception party dress, the simplicity of the photos, the intricate DIY table decor, vintage furniture set up and custom gazebo made by her family (to name a few). Marci’s budget did not limit her as she planned the wedding of her dreams. Her family wasn’t afraid to “get their hands dirty” to help Marci execute this breathtaking day!

From the Bride… I knew from the beginning that I wanted an outdoor wedding. In September, Texas nights begin to cool off in the evening ensuring everyone would be comfortable for my big day. We were married in at Simply Elegant Weddings which was a beautiful setting for an outdoor wedding. Along with April Scott the owner of “The Southern Willow” and soon to be sister-in-law, we began brainstorming DIY wedding decorating ideas. I knew I wanted Southern Elegance as my wedding theme and was excited when we found a Gazebo perfect for saying our vows. We bought yards of ribbon, sheer linens, and a chandelier to hang in the middle and wired it for light. Staying on a budget was essential so we shopped around and found the best deal on fresh roses at Sam’s and ordered 600 white roses that were shipped directly to my home! When they were delivered we clipped, trimmed and wrapped each bouquet with pink ribbon for the bridesmaids and bride. It was important to me to have a personal keepsake from my wedding so I cut quilt squares and left them with permanent markers in a basket so that my wedding guests could write their own personal messages on for my husband and I. Quilting this into a blanket will enable me to save their personal prayers and best wishes forever and wrapping their love around me on cold nights will bring me comfort. My wedding was the perfect southern elegant wedding I always dreamed of and I’m so thankful my family helped me plan the details that made our day so special!

Photography: Double Knot Photography | Wedding Dress: Terry Costa | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Ryan Seacrest Distinction | DJ: Mobile Mix DJ | Groom's Attire: Vera Wang Black For Men's Warehouse | Wedding Venue: Simple Elegance | Bouquets: DIY (The Bride + Bridesmaids) | Decorations & Details: April Scott | Hair Artist: Kassidy Romans | Reception Dress: Ryan Seacrest Distinction

Texas weddings are in a league of their own. It’s true. They always seem to be filled with style and substance yet with an air of casual, making you feel right at home. This Salt Lick BBQ fête is no different. With a talented Bride at the planning helm, this stunning soiree captured by Braden Harris Photography is a perfect example of why we love Texas wedding so very much. See more here.

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From the Bride…Clay and I met in college in Austin but we did not start dating until we were both living in New York City after graduation. We fell in love in New York and with New York at the same time! When I was accepted to a Ph.D. program in Dallas last year I made the tough decision to move back to our home state after five great years in the big city. When I started school, Clay was still living in NYC and proposed to me when I came up for a weekend visit. The thing about our proposal that we talk about most is what happened after I said “Yes!” Clay had made a dinner reservation at a fancy restaurant. When we sat down, the couple next to us asked if we were celebrating anything and I told them that we had just gotten engaged. They congratulated us and then told us they had been married for 30+ years and loved every minute of it. We chatted for a few minutes longer and resumed our meals.

At the end of the night, the couple said goodbye and we continued our dinner with dessert. When the dessert came out, the plate said “Congratulations!” I looked at Clay and asked if he had told the restaurant and he said no. We laughed and said the waiter must have overheard us talking to the other couple. However, when our bill came, there was a zero balance. The waiter told us that the couple next to us had paid for our meal. It was so surreal and incredibly generous! They had left before we had a chance to thank them. Hurricane Sandy hit NY two days later so I was unable to get their name or information in order to thank them. We vowed to tell the story in order to “pay forward” their good deed and celebrate the kindness and generosity of strangers.

Clay moved to Dallas soon after we got engaged. We knew from the beginning of the planning process that we wanted to find a place to get married in Texas that would be memorable for both our Texas friends and family but also to our New York friends (many who had never visited our home state!) Also, since Clay and I have different religious backgrounds, we wanted to find a venue that had an outdoor ceremony site as to not alienate any family. We thought Austin would be a great compromise between our hometowns (Houston and San Antonio) and be a fun destination for our out of state visitors.

I drove to Austin to visit a few of the popular outdoor venues. A friend recommended I take a look at the Salt Lick BBQ’s event spaces so we drove out to Driftwood (about 30 minutes from downtown Austin). Arriving at the Pecan Grove (formerly Salt Lick Pavilion) was a revelation! It was everything I dreamed of: huge pecan trees, a creekside ceremony site and a large, air-conditioned (!!!) reception hall with huge glass windows and dark wood that could be customized any way I saw fit. It immediately reminded me of summer camp. My husband loves his childhood camp experiences, and I knew that is was where we had to get married. Plus, when I told him we could serve the famous Salt Lick BBQ for our wedding food, he was sold!

For budget reasons, I decided to take on the planning process by myself. It was a labor of love – and the day would not have been possible without my creative family and friends. There were many things I had to learn throughout the process, but the most important was how to communicate the look and feel of the day (looking through SMP helped me with that immensely!) My vendors responded well to having a specific color palette, a few words that I could use to describe my vision or theme and some images. I started considering this the “elevator pitch” of my wedding, but I will say that having that hammered out at the beginning made my vendor meetings much easier and ensured that my look was cohesive. Also, I created a “secret” pinboard on Pinterest and took an Ipad to all of my meetings with the images that I had selected.

I wanted a vintage romantic wedding with gold, blush, nude and greens as my colors. Clay proposed with a gorgeous ring he designed with a jewelry maker named Anna Sheffield. The ring is yellow gold with a vintage 1920’s European-cut diamond and inspired the whole look and feel of the day. I had the idea in my head of wanting it to feel like an elegant “camp” party, like some of the gorgeous camps that are popular on the East Coast. I started the planning process by selecting my dress, a silk tulle lace gown and matching veil by Catherine Deane (from BHLDN) that had the perfect amount of vintage romance I was dreaming of.

I was also so grateful to enlist the help of some great vendors. Rifle Paper Company designed my save-the-dates and invitations and visually communicated exactly what I wanted the look and feel of my wedding to be. I did not even have to offer them much in the way of instruction. The team at Loot Vintage Rentals helped select gorgeous vintage furniture (including an old railroad cart to hold our cake). Tyler Ryan at Westbank Flower Market worked his magic, transforming the space inside the venue with candles and flowers and creating the most breathtaking Chuppah I have ever seen. Ashley O’Bryan at the Salt Lick was incredible at event organizing. She was absolutely professional (and very patient!) when I explained my vision and helped me execute the look and feel exactly as I had imagined. Braden Harris Photography (a photography team of sisters out of Dallas, TX) captured every moment perfectly – both the formal and the fun. In another budget-related decision, we selected them because they were much more affordable than some of the Austin photographers we had looked at, so hiring them to travel for the weekend was a great investment. Sometimes, looking at vendors in other cities may be the more affordable option (especially if you don’t have a lot of lead time with planning).

I also have to largely thank Jane Fischer, from Austin, TX, whose chalkboard art, calligraphy, and design help solidify the feeling of the event. She designed images that I was able to use in printing my own napkins, coasters, programs and fans, which ended up saving a lot of money.

There were a few other small touches I included to make the day feel more personal.We incorporated some New York favorites into the evening – a black-and-white cookie cascade on the groom’s cake and hot pretzels served with spicy mustard at the end of the night. We set up a Fujifilm instax camera and had my house party take photos of each guest coming in. Our guest book was created by Iris Grimm (from Etsy) and accommodates photos of this size. It is a beautiful souvenir from our night and we have images of each guest that was there alongside their signature. We included some descriptions of Jewish wedding traditions in our programs as many of the guests attending were not familiar with them.My dad helped make an escort card piece out of wood and chicken wire. It was one of my favorite touches of the night and he was so glad to be involved.

Admittedly, there were a few challenges in planning the wedding myself. I didn’t have experience so a lot of what I did was learned along the way! A helpful hint is to figure out where you want the majority of your budget to go. For me, it was my paper goods, florals and day-of coordinator. I was lucky that the barbeque was an affordable option for us, so we could save in that regard. I decided to hire a coordinator for the day of the wedding and it was worth every penny. Jessica Moore from Something to Celebrate spent the time itemizing and coordinating where each small detail needed to go. I used powerpoint to pull images together into a presentation I could send to her (since I was planning from another city). When I arrived at the venue on the wedding day, it was all set up and looked exactly as I had planned. This was on advice from a friend of mine who also coordinated her own wedding. When you do most of the planning yourself, you don’t want to have to worry about getting things set up on the wedding day because you want to sit back and enjoy it.

Further, rely on the expertise of your vendors! They have done hundreds of weddings and often know how things work best (i.e., what length tablecloths to use, how many appetizers you should order, etc.) Also, Etsy is a great source for unique, customizable wedding details. Many vendors are open to making custom pieces if you do not see exactly what you are looking for – just ask.

When reflecting on the wedding with Clay, we both agree that it was absolutely perfect for us! We would not have changed a single thing. We took a private dinner immediately after the ceremony so we could have a chance to reflect on the ceremony and eat something. One of my favorite accessories of the night was the BBQ bib I had to wear over my dress as I had ribs and champagne with my new husband.

We loved watching our guests sit under the pecan trees and chase fireflies outside. Many of our NY guests had never eaten real Texas BBQ and said it was some of the best wedding food they had ever tasted. My favorite memory was the two of us singing “Don’t Stop Believing” with the band to all of our family and friends at the end of the night. Realizing that all of these people came in from all over the country (& some from overseas) to celebrate your love is absolutely humbling. I also now have an immense amount of respect for the amount of time and effort that goes into planning these special occasions.

Photography: Braden Harris Photography | Invitations: Rifle Paper Co. | Engagement Ring: Anna Sheffield Bridal | Wedding Bands: Cat Bird | Makeup: Avery Allen Makeup | Hair: Milk + Honey Spa | Band: Juice The Band | Groomsmen Ties: The Tie Bar | Groom's Suit: Jos A Bank | Cake & Black & White Cookies: Michelle’s Patiserie | Cake Toppers: Jonathan Adler | Calligraphy, Chalkboards, Decorative Images: Carolyn Jane | Ceremony & Reception: The Salt Lick BBQ | Day-Of Coordination: Something To Celebrate | Florals and Decor: Westbank Flower Market | Getaway Car: Vintage Rides Austin | Gold Party Dress: Lovely Bride | Guest Book: Grimm | Ketubah: Urban Collective | Printing Services (Fans, Programs): Dave the Printer | Printing Services (Napkins, Coasters): For Our Party | Vintage Furniture Rentals: Loot Vintage Rentals | Wedding Dress & Veil: BHLDN

I do what I do for the stories I get to read every day. It’s amazing to not only see one beautiful wedding after another, but to read all of the amazing love stories. This one, my darlings, is a wonderful one. And the gallery from Sherry Hammonds Photography is just a beautiful extension of the lovely story!

From the stunning bride… My husband Muddassir and I were married on May 4, 2013 at the historic Chateau Bellevue in downtown Austin. Because I was diagnosed with breast cancer on February 17, 2012 and we were engaged April 17, 2012, we decided to make our wedding a celebration of life, family, and friends after my battle with cancer during our engagement.

We met on Lake Travis in May 2008. It took several months before I would give in to going out with him but persistence pays off! He lived in Houston at the time and we had a long distance relationship for the first three years. I cant even begin to calculate all the miles we drove back and forth from Austin to Houston just to see each other. He eventually decided to move to Austin and has never looked back.

Our wedding was a celebration of life because I finished my cancer treatment in January 2013 and am happy to say I am cancer-free today. We wanted to celebrate our families because they are our rocks. Plus, Muddassir and I come from very different cultural background (I’m American and he’s Indian) so we couldn’t think of a better occasion to celebrate the diversity! Last but not least, we celebrated our friends because they helped support and carry us through the hardest of times battling cancer.

The special details of our wedding highlighted everything we were celebrating. When guests arrived, they were greeted by the words family, friends, live, love, and faith hanging by the entrance – all things that Muddassir and I honor and cherish. Since Muddassir and I were the last ones in each of our families to marry, we displayed the wedding portraits of our parents and siblings to honor and showcase our family diversity. We also included our engagement portrait, which was particularly meaningful to us because of all the medical challenges I had gone through. We both had very long hair when we first got engaged, but when I went through chemo I lost mine. So to show his support, Muddassir cut his off too. (I donated 13 inches and he donated 8 inches.) At our wedding, we looked totally different from our engagement photo, to say the least.

My favorite details from the wedding are deeply rooted in my southern Louisianan heritage. They start with my engagement ring. The center stone is a European-cut diamond over 100-years old that belonged to my Great Grandmother Victoria on my moms side. I am the fourth woman in my family to wear it. My bouquet was held in my Great Grandmother’s tussie mussie, which also carried her handkerchief. Both of these pieces are over 100-years old as well, and I was the fourth generation in my family to carry the handkerchief in my wedding. I also borrowed my mothers pearl necklace and bracelet, which my father gave to her for an anniversary gift, and I wore a six pence in my shoe for good luck. My mother wore jewelry from my Great Grandmother too – a cameo that my grandfather (her father) bought in Italy during World War II to give to his mother (my Great Grandma), as well as her bangle.

Another detail I love about my engagement and wedding rings is that they were custom made for me by Arthur Faramarzi from Matter L.A. in Los Angeles. Arthur is an amazing jeweler and one of my best and dearest friends. Since my father was not able to walk me down the stairs from the balcony to the courtyard, Arthur escorted me down and passed me over to my father. And my wedding dress was beyond amazinga natural color Legends by Romona Keveza raw silk gown. To add a little pizzazz, I wore a Saison Blanche belt. I love to sparkle, so my belt, headband, and earrings were all Swarovski crystal. As a final touch Muddassir wrote me sweet notes on the bottom of my wedding shoes! My makeup artist, Sameera Ahmed, is a highly sought after professional makeup artist from Denver, CO who I am now very fortunate to call my sister-in-law.

At the reception our friends and family enjoyed our blue signature cocktail named after our family: The Love Doctor. Friends and family also took advantage of the photo booth and put together for us a wonderful photo album of all the pictures they took. We had a place where guests could write us little notes or advice for the married couple on some stones. Instead of a traditional bouquet toss, I opted to do wedding cake pulls, which comes from my Louisiana heritage. I selected nine of my girlfriends to pull charms from the cake before we cut it. Each charm had a different meaning, ranging from an anchor representing hope, to a fleur-de-lis representing prosperity, to a kitty representing the girl with nine lives. When we made our exit guests were given gold bells to ring tied to seed paper. When planted the seed paper grows into beautiful wildflowers.

Photography: Sherry Hammonds Photography | Event Planner: Oh Henry Events | Florist: Exquisite Petals | Dress: Romona Keveza Legends | Wedding Cake: Blue Note Bakery | Bridal Shoes: Stuart Weitzmen | Brides Rings: Matter L A | Bridesmaid dress: Watters | Chateau: Chateau Bellevue | Flower girls dresses: Seahorse by Watters | Groom Tie: Hickey Freeman | Groom cuff links: Thomas Pink | Groom custom shirt: Capra And Cavelli | Groom suit: Hugo Boss | Grooms ring: Tiffany & Co. | Make up Artist: Makeup by Sameera | Photo Booth: Say Cheese | Swarovski beaded belt: Saison Blanche Couture

If I were to get married tomorrow, this would be my wedding.  A laid-back, yet seriously elegant affair that mixes all kinds of romance with a stunningly awesome urban setting.  It’s a gorgeous lakeside ceremony meets vibrant hues meets a whole lot of lovely captured by Sara & Rocky Photography… and it’s the perfect way to spend your Tuesday morning.  Join me in the gallery for all of the pretty.

From Sara & Rocky Photography… Hayley and Matt were wed this past summer in Dallas at The Filter Building, a gorgeous lakeside venue that creates a perfect mix of a natural and industrial setting. Hayley is an interior designer, so the details were perfectly put together. The outdoor ceremony was gorgeous with the lake as the background and all of the colors popping against the blue water. We LOVED Hayley and Matt’s laid-back, intimate wedding!

Photography: Sara & Rocky Photography | Floral Design: Lush Fine Flowers | Wedding Dress: Mori Lee | Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes | Bridesmaids' Dresses: J.Crew | Hair & Makeup: Pretty Little Style | Band: Texas Unlimited Band | Venue: The Filter Building | Centerpieces: DIY | Groom's Cookies: Sensibly Sweet Cookies | Guitarist: Bruce Canafax | Lace Bolero: Custom | Paper: Ali Ink

The Crescent Hotel is one of those classic venues that can always be relied on to provide a beautiful backdrop to the classic soiree, like this one from Amy Herfurth Photography. From the beautiful blooms to the adorable flower girl to the stunning courtyard ceremony, this wedding is classic beauty embodied.

From the photographer… Tiffany & Bob had an elegantly fabulous event with a strong focus on their closest family and best friends. They really wanted their guests to have a wonderful time. The ceremony was held in the beautifully landscaped court yard of the famous Cresent Hotel in Dallas. The the reception was set in one of the ballrooms with immaculate details put together by Marsha Ballard French from Stardust Celebrations Events.

Photography: Amy Herfurth Photography | Videography: A Very Special Day | Event Planning: Stardust Celebrations | Floral Design: Garden Gate Floral Design | Wedding Dress: Stardust Celebrations | Cake: Rosewood Crescent Hotel | Invitations: Stardust Celebrations | Ceremony Venue: Rosewood Crescent Hotel | Reception Venue: Rosewood Crescent Hotel | Bridesmaids Dresses: Stardust Celebrations | Lighting: Randall Stout Entertainment | DJ: Randall Stout Entertainment | Grooms Attire: Stardust Celebrations | Hair/Makeup: Mitzi Merritt

Bopping around the East Texas countryside is already the perfect way to spend a beautiful fall day, so when you add in a duo as adorable as these two sweethearts and the photo expertise of Krystle Akin, it’s kind of an e-session dream come true, don’t you think?  I’m talking one love-filled moment after another and acres upon acres of gorgeous scenery.  See it all right here in the full gallery.

From Krystle Akin… Claire and Matt are set to wed early winter here in East Texas at her family church. While thinking of engagement ideas or locations, she remembered Matt has family land in East Texas with acres of gorgeous fields, ponds with the occasional farm animal and even stunning pine trees. We wanted the session to be private and it was indeed.

Photographer: Krystle Akin

I’m one of those wedding lovers who tends to judge the day by the dress. And this Austin soiree? Total ace thanks to one absurdly stunning Marchesa. But even more stunning than the gown is the bride who’s in it. Along with Posey Floral & Event Design, The Nichols and so many others, she pulled off the day of her dreams in all-out style. And as always, the gallery awaits with soooo much more.

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From the Bride… We moved to Austin from New York City in 2012. We knew after getting engaged that it was where we wanted to get married. It was the perfect mid point for friends and family coming from California and the East Coast. When we stumbled across Laguna Gloria we knew it was our spot. The nine acre estate is an oasis in the middle of Austin. Being from California I felt right at home. It’s the perfect mix of Napa’s elegance and sophistication with a combination of Palm Spring’s glamour and fun nestled on the edge of Lake Austin. We had admired the husband and wife dream team duo, Jennifer and CJ Nichols and their editorial photography style. They were the perfect fit to document our day so we can relive the happiness and joy we felt over and over again!

The evening was magical. It was the perfect cross of Old Hollywood charm while being understated, chic and a truly romantic affair. Think long dinner table, festoon lights, white dinner jackets, bow ties, glowing candles, layers of romantic blooms and cabbage roses in blush, greens, mints and ivories.

I’ve always loved the infamous picture of Carolyn Bessette and John F. Kennedy Jr. from the 90’s on their wedding day. Almost twenty years later and it’s still one of the most stylish and iconic weddings. That gown! Still classic and timeless. When I found my dress I knew it had the same classic, understated elegance. The dress made me feel like Carolyn Bessette back in 1996 with a touch of couture glamour. The embellishments are spectacular and made such a statement while the silhouette is simple and classic.

The ceremony was friendly, intimate and personal. We were lucky enough to have our friend who introduced us in New York City officiate the wedding. He’s known us both from the beginning when we met in 2008 at a Killer’s concert at Madison Square Garden. He was able to paint the perfect picture of our relationship and how it unfolded from the start. When I looked up at friends and family he had everyone in tears. One of our friends is an amazing and talented song writer and singer in New York City. She sang her own rendition of “Be My Baby” by the Ronette’s, “Read My Mind” by the Killer’s and “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley to make the perfect medley. We’ve watched the video over and over again and we still get chills every time we watch and listen.

After cocktail hour on the terrace and dinner under the festoon lights and candlelit tables came dancing. The west and east coasters hit the dance floor and danced the night away. For the last song the band brought us up on stage, handed us a mic and started playing “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey. All of our guests were going wild! Belting out the words and fist pumping to the end. The party didn’t stop there. We made our way to the after party and continued the celebration.

Our wedding was a truly magical three day event. The best of our lives! We would do it all over again any day!

Floral Design: Posey Floral and Event Design | Dress: Marchesa | Shoes: Michael Kors | Jewelry: BHLDN | Bridesmaid's Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Catering: Primizie Special Event Catering | Make-Up: maris malone calderón | makeup artist | Hair: Jean Barton | Lighting: Intelligent Lighting Design | Band: Sauce | Ceremony Music: Arundel Ensemble | Hotel: W Hotel Austin | Cake and Desserts: Polkadots | Ceremony/Reception: The Contemporary Austin | Groom's Dinner Jacket: Brooks Brothers | Groomsmen's Dinner Jackets: Jos. A. Bank | Paper Goods: Inviting Affairs | Photographers: Nichols Photographers

Floral headdresses seem to be all the rage these days, and for good reason – they are gorgeous. We’ve seen them on everyone from Brides to flower girls, and whoever gets lucky enough to don such a pretty little headpiece automatically goes up at least five style levels. So when Erin of Rosehip Flora told us she’d show us how to whip one up, were were all ears. Oh! And there is so much more pretty captured by Julie Cope Photography right here.

From Erin Knipp for Rosehip Floral…Flower crowns and headpieces have been popular for a good while now and itʼs easy to see the appeal of wearing flowers in your hair. They are romantic and dreamy and depart from oneʼs day to day reality. We decided to take on the flower crown phenomenon by shooting a DIY piece on how to make a floral headdress. Something a little more bold and a little more graphic than what is usually out there. I decided to work with a variety of plants to create this look instead of the typical floral options for flower crowns. I also supplemented with some dried elements to give more depth and interest.

I started by using an elastic headband and secured it to a millinery headpiece called a buckram frame.

Next I began wiring the plants either whole or in pieces to floral wire and then wove them into the buckram frame. The placement of the plants was a fairly organic process. I knew what shape I wanted the headdress to take and placed pieces based on this idea but other elements inevitably start filling in and making decisions for me. This construction is a bit heavier on mechanics but still quite similar to building a floral arrangement in a vase.

I finished with the orchid spray as it was the most delicate and completed the look with a color punch.

Photography: Julie Cope Photography | Hair And Makeup: Andrea Juarez | Floral Headdress And Styling: Rosehip Flora

As much as I love a grand ballroom affair, there’s just something about a casual, intimate soiree that makes me weak in the knees.  Maybe that’s because I have always pictured a small, yet elegant day of my very own… one exactly like this pretty little gem captured beautifully by Kimberly Chau.  Overflowing with crazy gorgeous details, it’s a breathtaking rooftop ceremony meets beautiful blooms from Flowers with Pheby meets a Grove reception that is all sorts of amazing.  See it here in the full gallery.

From the Bride… There were so many sweet things about this wedding- little BHLDN touches everywhere, so many special details this description can’t contain it, a gorgeous outdoor ceremony, and a intimate reception at THE Grove in Houston. I wanted the wedding to be simple, intimate and easy going.

Being together for over seven years, and having lived in more than seven cities, and five states, it’s easy to say that we are the adventurous couple. But Houston is where it all started, it had a special place in our hearts, and although we currently live in Seattle we knew our wedding had to be in Houston. The Grove was the perfect venue, a true snapshot of Houston… charming, rustic and delicious.

The inspiration – all things neutral. Being a minimalist couple we did not want to use a lot of color. By limiting the amount of colors used, we wanted the focus to be on the most important details. So we picked a subdued color palette and limited the “fuss.” We chose items that were unique, like the slight pop of color in the canopy florals, or the green from the park that surrounds the entire venue to keep it interesting!

Photography: Kimberly Chau Photography | Floral Design: Flowers With Pheby | Wedding Dress: Pronovias | Cake: Yummy Tummy Pastries | Shoes: Louboutin | Jewelry: Ryan Seacrest Distinction | Bridesmaids Dresses: Bill Levkoff | Make-up: MAC Cosmetics | Hair: Lot 8 Salon | DJ: K-dubb | Tux: Hugo Boss | Hotel: Hilton Milwaukee | Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Grove Houston | Decor: BHLDN | Fragrance: Ryan Seacrest Distinction | French cuffs: Hugo Boss | Groom's Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo | Hanger: Etsy.com | Rentals: Darryl & Co. | Robes: Plum Pretty Sugar | Sash: Fit to be tie bridal

If this is the result of a well timed downpour, I hope that every wedding in 2014 is preceded by a great, big rain storm because the light, captured by Mint Photography, is quite possibly the prettiest thing I’ve ever seen. And it shines perfectly on this stunning, stunning wedding!

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From the phtographer… The romantic affair took place at the beautiful Kendall Plantation. A gem of a venue that sits in the bill country of Boerne Tx. Their details were adorned with soft shades of pastels, timeless details, and a backdrop that will make you ohh and ahh. What was so magical about this day was it poured all day long and minutes before the ceremony the rain cleared and we were left this beautiful perfect and even light. Enjoy!!

Photography: Mint Photography | Event Planning: A Grand Occasion | Wedding Dress: KENNETH POOL | Cake: Cupcake Chateau | Catering: Absolutely Delicious | Venue: Kendall Plantation | Groom\'s Attire: Vera Wang

True story: when this pretty-fest first popped into my inbox, I was certain it was a styled shoot. Like dead certain. But turns out the creative genius behind this wedding is a doctor-turned-bride whose sense of style knows no bounds. And while she had a little help from the lovelies of Bows and Arrows + Forever Photography Studio, I sort of think wedding design is her second calling.

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From the Bride… I’ve never been the princess type, but when I met Dan, I felt like all my girlish fairytales were coming true. Dan and I met during our orientation week of medical school. A slow friendship quickly and easily progressed into a beautiful lifelong commitment. We found in each other everything we had been waiting for in a partner. After almost three years of dating, we got engaged in a special and intimate way in Laguna Beach. Just the two of us and a California sunset. We decided to get married a year from that day in Texas, where I grew up.

I couldn’t wait to start the planning process. I always make the joke that I feel like I’m part doctor/part wedding planner at heart. I knew I wanted to intertwine both modern and traditional elements and features of the Indian and American cultures to where it was seamless and not cliché or so obvious. Just natural, a true reflection of our relationship. Chateau Cocomar was a dream of a venue. I knew our guests would be blown away by its stunning beauty, and that there was no better choice.

The hardest part of the design aspect for me was choosing a color palette. There were so many beautiful options and supposedly I could only choose one! What a tough decision for a bride! I knew that if I stayed true to myself, I would never regret my design decisions. So even though we had a traditional American wedding, I brought in a more traditional Indian color palette throughout the lush floral: light pink, coral, red, dark fuchsia/pink, marigold. Since the floral was bold and so much the focus, I wanted to have the linens and dinnerware to be more neutral bringing in gold and ivory. The gold flatware really added that luxurious and unique touch. Little Miss Press helped design the letterpress and gold foil invitation suite using mint green, emerald green, fuchsia, and ivory. We tied in both modern patterns and traditional floral elements.

Dan and I decided on a late morning wedding, because we just love the beautiful light in the Chateau during the day. Though initially, we were leaning towards a brunch reception, we went with a full Indian lunch. During the cocktail hour, our guests strolled the property with a mango lassi in hand, listening to the string quartet play The Beatles and Led Zeppelin, while taking in the breathtaking architecture of our venue. After our first dance to Band of Horses “Marry Song”, lunch was served family style. It was so important to me that everyone that came to the wedding felt like one big family. Everyone sat at long rectangle tables and all the guest favorites were available, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, Aloo Gobhi, and some of the lesser known curries and rice. Of course, plenty of Naan for everyone!

For dessert, we had delicious macarons and cake by Sugary and Chic Cake Boutique. The bridal cake was an almond cake brushed with coconut milk with mango and coconut fillings. Mangoes and coconuts are staple fruits in South India where my family is originally from. The design incorporated both the floral style of the wedding and the invitation suite’s geometric trellis pattern. The groom’s cake, a surprise for Dan, was a thin mint chocolate cake, a twist to the usual Southern tradition. The groom’s cake was the talk of the reception. Dan is an orthopedic surgical resident, and enjoys rock climbing in his spare time. So his cake showed him rock climbing with his medical gear to help save a man at the top of the mountain that broke his leg. The details on the cake were immaculate and so amusing (not to mention, delicious!) for all our guests.

Dan and I made it a point to visit with every guest, and to this day, say how happy we are that we were able to do that. I’ve always hated when I would go to a wedding, and you felt like the bride and groom never even knew you were there. I wanted each person to know how much we appreciated their presence on that day and in our lives. One of the reasons we decided not to do a formal exit is so that we could spend as much time as possible with some of our dear friends at the reception. We weren’t in any hurry to leave them! When we were finally ready to say goodbye to our dream of a day, the guests left with alfajores , a Latin cookie, from a local Houston bakery, boxed with gold and ivory twine. Another personal touch, and nod to Dan’s two year long mission in Chile.

After our wedding night at one of the Magnificent Seven suites at Hotel Zaza, Dan and I left for our honeymoon in Iceland. It was a true trip of a lifetime and we regularly get so nostalgic for our time there. Till our next adventure, we are very much enjoying married life as newlyweds in Southern California with our super silly and cute Labrador and Golden Retrievers, Tex and Sophie.

Photographer: Forever Photography Studio | Videographer: POP Video Houston | Coordinator: Ellanesque | Flowers: Bows and Arrows | Cake: Sugary and Chic Cake Boutique | Brides Dress: JLM Couture, Inc | Invitation: Little Miss Press | Mansion: Chateau Cocomar

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Anyone that knows me knows that I go completely gaga for two things: fall inspiration and loft weddings. So when those two things combine in a drop-dead gorgeous photo shoot from some seriously talented vendors, it’s sort of like a re-do of Christmas morning.  One that is overflowing with rich, dark hues, lush blooms from Rosetree Floral Design and a whole lot of yummy (+ pretty) fruit.  See it all captured by Rachel Whyte in the full gallery… and have a Happy New Year, lovelies!

From Rachel Whyte… For this specific shoot, I was able to partner with wedding vendors in Waco and also talented friends of mine from Texas and Louisiana. We wanted to do something romantic and fall inspired, and we chose to incorporate various fruits – plums, pomegranates, cranberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, cherries, figs, and kiwis. I used my mom’s wedding china and flat wear, which was so fun!

The shoot was originally going to be outdoors, but because of the weather, we had to find an indoor location. It worked out perfectly! Some friends of mine, Peter and Summer Ellis, own a historic building in downtown Waco, the Praetorian. It is an old bank turned office building turned Loft apartment building. Summer is the talented jewelry designer behind Summer Ellis bijouterie. On one of the floors of the Praetorian are studio spaces designated specifically for creatives and artists. Peter and Summer started Anthem Studios last year and it has been a catalyst in growing and promoting the arts in Waco. It’s really exciting!

Photography: Rachel Whyte Photography | Floral Design: Rosetree Floral Design | Dress: BHLDN | Bride's shoes: Dillard's | Make up: Angela Karr Magill | Hair: Katie Crumley | Groom's Suit: Express | Bride's Earrings: Summer Ellis | Cake & Catering: Bestyett Catering | Cake Stand: Rita Marie Designs | Gold Plated Cups: Jayson Home | Invitation: Carolynn Seibert | Lofts: The Praetorian | Place Cards & Holders: Carolynn Seibert | Stylist: Sarah Lipscomb | Tables, Linens, Armchair & Couch: Pendley Party Productions

No matter what the occasion, Ruth Eileen never disappoints. So when we got wind of her pink and glittery gold New Year’s shoot alongside the amazing Tamara Menges, Deborah Nadel, and Winifred Paper, it was ALL we could do not let out a squeal. (Ok, so maybe we did) But can you blame us? It’s the picture of perfect and the very best way to ring in 2014. Here’s to another year or pretty! xoxo

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From Tamara Menges Designs… Ruthie reached out to us several weeks ago via email and invited us to collaborate with her on this shoot, as she was planning to visit family in Texas. I was so excited that I think I said yes before I even fully read her email! Her idea was to keep neutral color pallete with lots of glitter, oh she had me at glitter! We came up with a concept of an elopement story, as Ruthie wanted the setting natural and in a field. This was actually shot on someone’s personal property and we were just 50 feet from the house, creating the perfect opportunity for an oh-so-intimate nuptial ceremony and dinner setting under the beautiful Texas sun.

The ceremony was simple with a beautiful crystal chandelier from Bourbon and Bloom Vintage Rentals. We chose a soft blush and flowy knee-length gown from BHLDN for the bride to wear, and the groom wore his own charcoal grey suit. We kept hair and make-up soft and natural with a slight pop in the eyes. For the bouquet we went a bit grand, in both size and texture as the bride loves flowers so we wanted to create the bouquet she had always dreamed of. We styled the perfect sweetheart table for the couple complete with a chevron sequined linen from Ocassions.

The dessert area was styled-to-the-nines with a brass bar cart from Bourbon and Bloom, a personal wedding cake (the perfect size just for our sweet newlyweds) homemade marshmallows, and of course macaroons. Some of the décor accessories were easy DIY projects such as the countdown numbers and the handpainted canvases. We also found the gold glittered party hats, noisemakers, and large number balloons at a local party store, be still my glitter covered heart! Winifred Paper created the best paper suite and confetti favors as well!

Photography: Ruth Eileen Photography | Event Design: Tamara Menges Designs | Floral Design: Tamara Menges Designs | Hair & Makeup: Ashly Black | Calligraphy: Deborah Nadel Design | Chevron Sequin Table Cloth: Occasions | Paper Goods And Confetti Poppers: Winifred Paper | Rentals: Bourbon And Bloom Vintage Rentals

I love a bride that isn’t afraid to rock a little color on her wedding day.  And this gorgeous Austin beauty? Well, she’s rockin’ a black and white frock that from here on out will only be referred to as the “striped masterpiece.”  Because this is the kind of dress that basically screams “chic,” all the while letting you know that this wedding is one seriously stylish party.  I’m talking ghost chairs from Marquee Event Group and modern details aplenty from Caplan Miller Events.  See them all captured by Shannon Cunningham in the full gallery.

After a small, intimate backyard ceremony a week earlier, Lindsay and Tyler celebrated in glamorous style with all of their friends and family at The Four Seasons Austin on New Year’s Eve 2012. The black tie, elegant evening was filled with sparkle and opulence as the Four Seasons ballroom and lawn were transformed. A surprise blessing, complete with a full gospel choir, in the transparent tent on the lawn, put everyone into the wedding spirit. The night was filled with dancing and merriment (plus made to order donuts!) as the countdown to 2013 approached!

Photographer: Shannon Cunningham Photography | Event Planning & Design: Caplan Miller Events | Floral Design: unexpected elements | Floral Design: David Kurio Designs | Invitations: Méldeen | Catering: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis | Lighting: Filo Production Services | Band: Blind Date | Venue: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis | Dessert Bar: The Chocolate Cup | Rentals: Townsley Designs | Rentals: Marquee Event Rentals | Video: Wedding Bug Studios

There’s only two days left in in this lovely little year we’ve been having, and we’re celebrating in grand style here on SMP Southwest.  I’m talking a winter meets modern photo shoot from some of the finest vendors you’ll ever meet.  Think Allen Tsai Photography, BBJ Linens and Bows And Arrows coming together for a whole lot of magical moments styled to perfection by Keestone Events.  Get your pretty on in the full gallery.

From Keestone Events… Our goal was to have something that you don’t usually see in winter weddings. The Venue at North 400 Ervay was the perfect spot to try something like this because it is located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, and has a spectacular rooftop that could showcase the skyscrapers as a backdrop. Fun fact: It’s also a historical post office inside!

The colors of gold, silver, champagne and turquoise blue were utilized to evoke that sense of winter. However, we wanted the florals to be able to stand on its own and bring a cheerful pop to the setting as well. Bows and Arrows spared no expense and used peonies flown from New Zealand to make those arrangements! No one says a winter wedding has to only be subdued – it is a joyous occasion after all!

We also wanted to bring some elements of the indoors outside, which resulted in ES Events stringing up a chandelier to evoke that sense of intimacy and elevate the setting at the same time. The Hospitality Sweet came up with some delicious treats for the shoot. They provided hot chocolate shooters dipped in sugar, macaroons with snowflakes on them, cupcakes and a simple but elegant two tier wedding cake to tie everything together.

Those chocolate shooters did come in handy too! Dallas had a cold front come in that day and it was freezing especially on that roof which just added to the authenticity of it! Our models are newlyweds and huge troopers during this time. The bride had to have her eye make up constantly reapplied because she was tearing up due to the wind but you would never be able to tell from the pictures! 

I truly hope you love these images as much as we do. Hope you are staying warm, as well!

Photography: Allen Tsai Photography | Flowers: Bows and Arrows | Stationery: The Bee's Knees | Reception Venue: The Venue at 400 North Ervay | Hair + Make Up: Beauty And The Blush | Lighting: ES-Events | Cake + Desserts: The Hospitality Sweet | Event Design + Coordination: Keestone Events | Fur Coat + Bridal Accessories: Stardust Celebrations | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Rentals: Shag Carpet Themed Events & Decor

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In my book, black + gold is THE killer combo for New Year’s celebrations. And when paired alongside modern stripes and glitter accents, it’s enough to leave this Monday morn’ feeling more like a Friday afternoon. With the careful styling of  Borrowed & Blue and elegant florals from Events A La Carte, this shoot is filled with New Year’s inspiration like you’ve never, ever seen. Elisabeth Carol snapped up the goodies and Jordan Laessig filmed a behind-the-scenes look you just mustn’t miss!

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From Britni of Borrowed & Blue… New Years is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a fun shoot full of lots of glitter, laughter and good old fashioned black and white stripes?! This shoot was a mix of some of our favorite things that have to do with the New Year and the traditional details that make a wedding a wedding.

This time around we chose to stick with a very classy black, white and gold theme, but with some flair. I am always a fan of glitter, so when we decided to go in the direction of a New Years Eve celebration, I was all over that.

Photography: Elisabeth Carol Photography | Videography: Jordan Laessig | Coordination: Borrowed & Blue | Floral Design: Events A La Carte | Wedding Dress: Classy Concepts | Cake: Sweetie Mae's Sweetcakes | Grooms Attire: Express | Venue: Michelle Monk Studio | Rentals: The Belltower Chapel & Garden

We’re inside the 24-hour mark to my personal favorite day of the year and that makes today almost as exciting. Happy Christmas Eve loves! And to celebrate this special day, we have an adorable Christmas tree farm engagement session from Feather & Twine Photography. I think it’s gearing up to be the happiest of Eve’s ever!

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From the beautiful bride to be… Dennis and I got engaged in August 2012 and knew we wanted to have a long engagement. I wanted to give myself plenty of time to plan the wedding. We had a bit of an unconventional proposal. He took me with him to design my engagement ring because he was nervous I would not like something he picked out on his own. Then he kept telling me that he was going to play a prank on me and “pretend propose”. Then when he finally did propose I assumed he was playing a prank but he really wasn’t. So it took some convincing on his part to get me to believe he was really proposing. As soon as I realized he was being sincere, my way of saying yes was to tell him that, “If you’re really giving me this, you aren’t getting the ring back.” Being engaged is such an awesome feeling and experience. I am happy to have had 14 months to soak in this chapter of our lives. When we were deciding where & when to do our engagement photos, I knew I either wanted them in a pumpkin patch or at a Christmas tree farm. Halloween & Christmas are my two favorite holidays. We decided on Christmas because Dennis’ birthday falls on Christmas day and we thought that would make our engagements more meaningful to us later in life. We cannot wait for our wedding on November 9th!

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It may be hovering around freezing outside, but here on SMP Southwest it’s warm and cozy.  That’s because we’re basking in a drop-dead gorgeous photo shoot from a beyond talented team of vendors featuring beautiful table settings from Marquee Event Group, lush, colorful blooms from Flora Fetish and a gallery of amazing captured by Day 7 Photography.  All planned (to perfection, I might add) by Leave the Details to Me, this is one shoot that will make your heart sing.  See it all in the full gallery.

From Day 7 Photography… This wedding inspiration styled shoot features different elements to portray a calm elegant affair. The dinner table and place settings became the centerpieces that brought together this vision. The bride wore a stunning Vanity Fair style blush gown and a rosemary and juliette rose crown. Her bouquet included white phalepnois, white mums, garden roses, and eucalyptus to pull in the hue of gray green. The table setting featured towering gold metal vases topped with floral (Flora Fetish) in raspberry, coral, peach and mint as the color palette. Ashley Crouch completed the makeup and hair by long wavy curls and a soft blush makeup coloring. Leave the Details to Me created design elements by painted stemware, table accents, and coordinating the perfect details for the final day. The images by Day 7 Photography releases the textures of metallic, wood, and vibrant floral contrast created eye appeal for our client.

Photography: Day 7 Photography | Planner: Leave the Details to Me | Floral Design: Flora Fetish | Hair and Makeup: Ashley Crouch | Table Settings: Marquee Event Rentals | Vintage Furniture: Furbish Vintage Rentals