Friday Favorites: Top 10 Wedding of 2010

    This Friday Favorites is my last one of the year so I thought it was only fitting to dedicate it to my favorite weddings of 2010.  It's so tough to narrow the list b/c there were SO many good ones but there were definitely ones that stood out in my mind as completely awesome.  So here it goes...and not really in any particular order until you get to the top of the list!

    10) Maya + Dave's Fiesta Wedding - I'm a sucker for anything fiesta themed and this colorful wedding was no exception.  I love all the fun details and bursts of colors.  (Found via Green Wedding Shoes)



    {images via Love Ala}


    9) Lauren + Jeff's Whimsical Wedding - This over the top (in a good way!) wedding was filled with pinwheels, kites, color and whimsy.  I've yet to see a wedding that is anything short of amazing out of Jesi Haack and the venue Chateau Le Dome at Saddlebrook Ranch...well, how could you go wrong? (Found via Green Wedding Shoes)




    {images via Ashley Rose Photography}
    
    8) Nick + Surya's Colorado Mountaintop Wedding - You've already seen the kick ass sign from this wedding in my favorite details and on just about every other wedding blog.  There is nothing quite like a mountaintop wedding and this one with the sweet rustic details, laid back vibe and stylish wedding party is pretty rad.  (Found via Once Wed)




    {images via Jonas Peterson}

    7) Elle + Kyle's Elegant Florida Affair - Definitely one of the most unique weddings on my list.  This intimate destination wedding is big on style and unique little details.  And the photography by Max Wanger - always breathtaking! (Found via 100 Layer Cake)



    6) Brandon + Kristin's Woodsy Cotton Inspired Wedding - One of the first weddings I spotted in 2010 that drew some inspiration for our own wedding.  It was really the first time I'd seen cotton used for wedding decor and the cotton against the other woodsy accents was quite the killer combination.  Another gorgeous bride and fabulous wedding dress!  {Found via Jasmine Star}





    5) Summer + Daniel's Intimate Barn Wedding - It's a toss up whether I love barn or vineyard weddings more.  But an intimate barn wedding with a bride and groom who sing and perform their wedding song together takes the cake.  This bride is gorgeous and her wedding dress is also on my top wedding dresses list of 2010 or ever.  The photography by Clayton Austin is absolutely stunning! (Found via Green Wedding Shoes)




    4) Rachael and Noah's Gorgeous DIY Wedding - This next wedding is filled with so much heart and soul.  The bride, Rachael poured so much love into each little detail of this wedding and I followed her every step of the way on her adorable blog Lace and Likes. Rachael and Noah are now so much more than a face behind a blog and have become friends of ours who we can't wait to spend some more time with.  You haven't even begun to see all the amazing details of this wedding yet - just wait until it hits the blogosphere.  Until then, check out this AMAZING video from their big day. And their venue, Leo Carrillo Ranch...a dream!


    
    3) Max and Margaux's Dream Team Detail Wedding - This wedding is at the top of everyone's favorite list and for good reason.  When you are one of the best wedding photographers in the business like Max Wanger you can pull off a wedding with an amazing dream team like Jesi Haack, Ashley Meaders, The Flashdance and Our Labor of Love, just to name a few - how could you go wrong? (Found via Once Wed)


    {Images via Our Labor of Love}

    2) Artemis + Nao's Boho Chic DIY completely awesome wedding - I would say this is my absolute favorite wedding (other than my own of course) in 2010.  The fact that this couple did everything themselves - invitations, DIY fabric bunting, signs, menus, cake and every single tiny vintage detail - is mind boggling given how amazing this wedding is. The wedding night tent they slept in?? - I could live in it! And how adorable is Artemis - and her blog, Tales of a Junkaholic! (Found via 100 Layer Cake, full recap here)





    1) Our very own wedding - How could I have picked anything else for #1 other than our wedding!  Not only did we pour our love and ourselves into this day but it was the most magical and amazing day ever.  And as much as I have my favorites and love so many things about all different weddings I wouldn't have changed one thing about our special day.   





    {all images via Gabriel Boone}

    This has been an incredible year for me - a marriage, a cross country relocation from Florida to Oregon, a career move - so much change but all positive and all in the right direction.  I'm counting my blessings as we leave 2010 behind us.  I'm not sure I can top this year with all the milestones and celebrations but I'm going to try - watch out 2011!   Thank you to all my loyal readers and followers - wishing you all a happy new year.  

    See you next year!



Shades of Winter ~ Winter 2011 Issue Eventscape

    Shades of Winter is a glittering eventscape editorial inspired by the sparkling soft grays, whites, golds and neutrals of a winter landscape. We combined an eclectic mix of gold and silver patterned china with luxe linens, brilliant flatware, sparkling crystal, exquisite paper goods and bold asymmetrical floral arrangements by Amy Osaba. Enjoy!

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    Styling: Brooke Thomas and Terri J. Ireland. Photographed by Brooke Thomas on location at The Lounge at Phillips Place in Charlotte, NC. Bouquets, boutonnieres and floral arrangements created for Weddings Unveiled by Amy Osaba and Erica Loesing for Amy Osaba Event.Floral.Design. Cakes created for Weddings Unveiled by Maggie Austin Cake. Stationery suite, invitations, menus and place cards created for Weddings Unveiled by The Lettered Olive, with calligraphy by Debi Zeinert. Price upon request. All other credits for china, flatware, linens, crystal and accessories appear as shown on page 89.





So Pretty ~ Winter 2011 Issue Fashion

    Weddings Unveiled is known for its edgy take on classic style that appeals to today's modern sophisticate. Each issue feautures spectacular fashion with the latest dresses fresh off the runways of the world's finest bridal and ready-to-wear designers. For the Winter 2011 issue, we photographed a gorgeous selection of the most beautiful gowns of the season for the exquisite 20-page editorial, So Pretty. From voluminous to sleek, you'll find classic ladylike appeal mixed with modern details and a hint of vintage. Enjoy!

    Styling and photography: Brooke Thomas. Hair and Makeup: Samantha Smith. Fashion assistant: Terri Ireland. Furniture shown throughout courtesy of Restoration Hardware in Charlotte, NC. All other credits for dresses, jewelry and accessories appear on each page as shown.



















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