The Blooming South Giveaway!

We love the handmade ring bearer pillows from The Blooming South so much that we featured one in our Winter 2010 issue's Attention to Detail. The exquisite pillows are inspired by designer Kim Morgan's passion for flowers, fabrics and fashion and designs range from vibrant florals to rustic burlap. We're thrilled to announce that we've partnered with The Blooming South to give one of Kim's pretty pillows to one lucky winner, who will have the option of choosing from the current line available on etsy or to have one custom made!

To win one of these gorgeous ring bearer pillows from The Blooming South, leave a comment on this post telling us what you love about the South. We'll randomly draw from all the comments and announce the winner next Friday, May 7th at noon. Good Luck!

Friday Favs!

Getting ready for my final dress fitting today and a hair and makeup trial! Even though it won't be those folks doing my hair and makeup since I'll be getting married in OR - I wanted to see how I might be able to pull the whole look together.  So exciting...let's just hope the dress fits.

Here are some of my favorites from the week:



First - LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP for my Earth Day Giveaway!  I'll draw later today or tomorrow





Glow in the dark mason jars - would look wicked cool at night
{via} Dog N Bird





This picture spoke to me this week since we are working on our wedding reception playlist...hmm..this might look like one of my uncles dancing (not naming any names!)
{via} Blue Window Creative





 Are you kidding? Red velvet in a glass jar...YUM!
{via} With this Ring



LOVE this wedding and her beautiful dress
{via) Once Wed





And their gorgeous DIY table decor
{via} Once Wed







The most weddingest city in America
and 10 reasons to get married in Portland (or Hood River!)
{via} Elizabeth Dye and Aisle Dash







And a store I can't wait to visit when I get out there
{via} housemartin





mmm, yes please!  An outdoor lounge area at this amazing wedding
{via} Snippet and Ink







Wow - a real bride bridal shower tablescape and not a staged one - fabulous
Love this gals fun blog {via} Lace and Likes





Hood River and the Columbia River Gorge - so happy we decided to get married here
Check out the new Hood River photo blog by amazing photographer Blaine Franger (and yes he does wedding photography!)

Winner of the A Bride's Ride Giveaway!

And the winner of the custom vintage car decorating kit from A Bride's Ride is...

Leela who wrote the following comment:

"we are still in discussions about this, right now we will either take away our 2008 prius. we love our hybrid. We also may drive away in my fiancés fathers VW Bus that is affectionately know as "The Hog" This bus is a "family" vehicle that the grown children can borrow, we have used it for road trips as a camper. We love it and it certainly would look amazing adorned by one of these Bride's Ride kits."

Congratulations Leela and thank you so much for sharing your comment! We say go with the VW bus!

Send an email to editor@weddingsunveiledmagazine.com and we'll hook you up with the lovely ladies of A Bride's Ride to start designing your custom vintage car decorating kit!

Real Wedding ~ Melissa and Keith

Have you ever been to a wedding where there was a pig as a guest? No? That's strange... it happens all the time! Ok, we're totally kidding. We've seen a lot of weddings, but this was a first for us. When Captured by Kate photographer Kate Thornton sent us Melissa and Keith's pretty spring wedding planned by Something to Celebrate at Lowndes Grove, admittedly it was Dallas Alice, the couple's adorable pet pig, that caught our eye. We took a closer look and the fun event had so many pretty details that we couldn't wait to share them with you.

Melissa chose a palette of fresh green, crisp white and an array of violet hues, ranging from deep purple to pale lavender. Her bridesmaids wore cocktail dresses in bold plum and carried massed bouquets that included green hydrangea and violet ranunculus. Pomanders of light green and purple hydrangea on shepherds hooks lined the aisle for the outdoor ceremony and Dallas Alice wandered nearby while Melissa and Keith exchanged vows.

The reception was a mixture of indoor and outdoor atmospheres, with a tent staged on the grounds near the plantation house. The tables were set in pristine white linens with centerpieces created in a lush mixture of green and purple blooms. Bamboo chairs added a natural element, while wrought iron chandeliers draped in florals hung overhead. Don't miss a single detail, including the couple's four tier cake with exquisite green piping details by Ashley Bakery and a few special appearances by Alice Dallas! To see more of Melissa and Keith's Charleston wedding, visit the Captured by Kate blog.

Credits:
Photography: Captured by Kate. Wedding Coordinator: Something to Celebrate. Venue: Lowndes Grove. Caterer: Fish. Florist: Timeless Designs. Cake: Ashley Bakery. Entertainment: Other Brother Entertainment and Stage Presence. Officiant: Nancy Russell. Transportation: Absolutely Charleston and Compass. Rentals: Snyder Rental and Stage Presence.

Inspiration #132- Sangria!

I love this Sangria (as David's Bridal calls it) shade of pink! The bride who requested this board is having an October wedding with Sangria bridesmaids dresses. She wants to use shades of pink and purple for the flowers and use pink/purple orchids. I also thought it would be fun to serve Sangria as the signature drink.


sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Flower Power

We have the most beautiful selection of flowers in the studio at the moment ready and waiting for our photo shoots. One of my all time favourites is the flannel flower - a native of Australia which is nice to know. It's delicate and pretty but not too frilly for my sensibilities.



We used them in our Nice Day for a White Wedding story in Issue 10. Annabelle, our editor, started her wedding career as a florist making countless bridal bouquets and tablecentres. What she doesn't know about flowers isn't worth knowing and her skills come in very handy when we're planning our magazine stories. Annabelle made the beautiful shower bouquet that we used in the story - a relaxed arrangement of Iceberg roses, lilies and flannel flowers - just lovely.



Perhaps you might like to consider using the flannel flower in your wedding arrangements. Go on, support a local!

Posted by Jane Cameron

Lo Boheme

Really, how much do you love these gorgeous hair accessories from Lo Boheme? We're completely smitten and couldn't wait to share them with you! Each piece is one-of-a-kind, inspired by the details of bygone eras, such as the French Bohemianism of the late 1800s, the detailed lines of the Art Nouveau movement or the glamour of Old Hollywood. Lo Boheme mixes the historic significance and delicate feminine sophistication of these eras with a modern design approach to produce unique, yet wearable headpieces. We've included images of some of our favorites pieces, including colorful designs from Lo Boheme's latest Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Stop by the Lo Boheme website to see more and to find the perfect accessory for your ultra-chic ensemble!

Real Wedding ~ Courtney and Steve

It was a beautiful day for Courtney and Steve's November nuptials photographed by Two Pair Photography at Texas Old Town in Kyle, TX. The event was designed with the rustic venue in mind, working from an inspired palette of chocolate brown, mossy green and bold mustard yellow. Courtney wore a strapless lace gown with peacock blue suede peep-toe pumps, while her bridesmaids wore yellow party dresses ranging in hue from a golden mustard to pale banana. The groom and groomsmen wore brown trousers, brown ties and suspenders, but Steve added a jacket and a pair of his favorite Toms Shoes. Mason jars with sprigs of yellow blooms hung from shepherds hooks along the ceremony aisle and Courtney and Steve exchanged vows beneath a brilliant arrangement of gathered blooms in a variety of vibrant colors.

The reception was held at the charming assembly hall on the Texas Old Town property, where Lindy's Flowers created small centerpieces in mason jars wrapped in twine. Hanging birdcages, a variety of lanterns, birds' nest details and a vintage suitcase added a touch of whimsy to the decor. We especially adore the the love-bird cake topper perched on uppermost layer of their three-tier graduated yellow wedding cake, set in its own "nest" formed with twigs and branches. Don't miss the images and postcards hung by clothespins on twine to tell Courtney and Steve's love story. To see more from Courtney and Steve's fun Texas wedding and for a peek at their day-after session, visit the Two Pair Photography blog.

Credits:
Photography: Two Pair Photography. Gown: Wtoo. Shoes: Seychelles. Hair Piece: Paris is Burning Vintage and Design. Jewelry: Etsy. Hair and Makeup: Amber Hudgins. Florist: Lindy's Flowers. Groom's Shoes: Toms Shoes. Ceremony Music: Picardy III. Venue: Texas Old Town. DJ: Hot Britches.