These gorgeous, sunkissed images were sent to us by photographer Andrew Thomas Lee who photographed Elizabeth and Zach's engagement session at an old airplane hanger in Stockbridge, GA. Zach is a pilot, which inspired the unusual setting. Whe love the fire engine red propeller plane and the images of Elizabeth and Zach through the window and a tiny crack in the airplane door. To see more of Elizabeth and Zach's engagement session, visit the Andrew Thomas Lee Photography blog!
Guest Post: Our Wedding Through the Eyes of a Friend
I'm so excited about this guest post by my dear friend Kara who was a guest at our wedding in Hood River, OR. After our wedding we received so many lovely emails from folks telling us about their experiences over the weekend at our wedding and it was so nice to hear all of their feedback - it made it all worth it. I asked Kara if I could share her comments and recap of the weekend and thought it would be fun to show our wedding through the eyes of the guest. I knew it would be very different from our experience and now that I see pictures and read about their time in OR I'm kind of sad we had to miss out on some of it! Thanks Kara for your kind words and look forward to planning your wedding!
It's been a few weeks since Deb and Keith's wedding but I still haven’t gotten over the splendor of it all! What an amazing wedding weekend – so intimate, so beautiful, so filled with love.
It's been a few weeks since Deb and Keith's wedding but I still haven’t gotten over the splendor of it all! What an amazing wedding weekend – so intimate, so beautiful, so filled with love.
First of all, thank you for bringing us all to such a gorgeous place! Hood River was so charming. I knew the area had special meaning to Debs and Keith, and now I know why. There were breathtaking views everywhere you look; it’s an athletic and artistic town, with a real appreciation for good food and good drink. What more can you ask for?!?
There were a few things that struck me throughout the weekend. One is that everything had a personal touch. Debs, it was the most handmade wedding I’ve ever attended and it’s incredible how much more meaningful it made the celebration. From the wedding tree guest book, to the paper flowers, to the engraved signage. I mean even Debbie's dress and Keith’s shoes were handmade!
Thumbprint Guest Book
Paper Flowers handmade by Debbie's cousin
Wooden Mrs./Mr. signs made by the groom!
{all pictures taken by Kara}
Another thing that was so cool was how all the guests gelled so well. It was a true testament of Deb and Keith’s character, how their friends and families so easily meshed and celebrated the weekend together. Whether it was the wedding morning hike at Rowena Crest or the group song that broke out on the bus ride post-reception or the wine-tasting at a nearby vineyard.
Group Hike to Rowena Crest
Impromptu wine tour to Gorge White House
I must say though my favorite part of the weekend was probably the ‘Hair of the Dog’ brunch. Once again, I loved the personalization! The handmade pennants, to the outrageously decorated donuts, to the continuation of the wood burned signage. It was so chill – a little Bocce Ball, some Bloody’s and some great conversation.
"Hair of the Dog"
Homemade Pennant Flags made by Deb's sister - too cute!
Voodoo Donuts - Portland's finest!
Debs and Keith, it was one heck of a wedding! I want to go back and relive it again, and again, and again. Such fun! I’ll tell ya one thing, as a gal who has yet to be hitched, I hope you’ll be ready to help plan my wedding some day!
All my love,
Kara
Kara and Debs
Weddings Unveiled Summer Soiree Recap!
Last Thursday Weddings Unveiled held a lovely Summer Soiree at StudioWed in Atlanta, GA to celebrate the newly released Summer 2010 issue. The event was a huge success with a host of area wedding professionals and brides in attendance. Guests enjoyed delicious appetizers from Endive, entertainment by Lethal Rhythms, a wine tasting with Boutier Wine & Design and scoops of yummy gelato, courtesy of Dreamy Gelato. We were thrilled to see some of our wonderful Weddings Unveiled advertisers, including Courtney Rosen from Out of Focus and our long time friend, Ashley Baber of Ashley Baber Weddings.
The fun event featured great food and drinks in addition to fantastic giveaways for brides including 6 bridesmaid dresses from LulaKate, a $100 Heels.com gift certificate, a Mojuba groom's kit, a Stella & Dot necklace and a huge selection of beauty goods from the Weddings Unveiled beauty closet. At the end of the evening, we surprised the attending wedding professionals with a giveaway of advertising in our Fall 2010 issue and a tile on Completely Unveiled. The big winners were Melissa Ragan Photography, Christine from Brushworx and Ben Vigil Photography. Congratulations to all our winners and a huge thank you to our wonderful friend Michelle Gainey of StudioWed Atlanta and Lemiga Events for hosting this spectacular event!
Image Credits Courtney and Zahra from Project Duo Photography.
The fun event featured great food and drinks in addition to fantastic giveaways for brides including 6 bridesmaid dresses from LulaKate, a $100 Heels.com gift certificate, a Mojuba groom's kit, a Stella & Dot necklace and a huge selection of beauty goods from the Weddings Unveiled beauty closet. At the end of the evening, we surprised the attending wedding professionals with a giveaway of advertising in our Fall 2010 issue and a tile on Completely Unveiled. The big winners were Melissa Ragan Photography, Christine from Brushworx and Ben Vigil Photography. Congratulations to all our winners and a huge thank you to our wonderful friend Michelle Gainey of StudioWed Atlanta and Lemiga Events for hosting this spectacular event!
Image Credits Courtney and Zahra from Project Duo Photography.
Raining Paper
Cute little confetti from Table for Two - AUD$6 per packet + $3 shipping from Victoria makes it a little detail worth sharing.
Posted by Jane Cameron
Posted by Jane Cameron
JonNI Paper and Decorative Arts
Want an easy way to add pretty details to your wedding day? Check out these super-cute cut paper goods from etsy seller JonNi Paper and Decorative Arts. This wonderful shop offers place cards in a variety of shapes, in addition to drink tags, bottle tags and table numbers. Seriously, how ridiculously cool are the love drink tags and the standing peacock place cards?!? To see all the designs offered by JonNi Paper and Decorative Arts or to place your own custom order, visit their etsy shop.
Real Wedding ~ Simina and Steve
New York couple Simina and Steve chose the sunshine state for their destination nuptials at the Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club photographed by La Dolce Vita Studio. Simina found her strapless gown at Kleinfeld in Manhattan and fell in love with its richly embroidered bodice and asymmetrically ruffled skirt. She added a deep lavender-gray sash and a dazzling pair of diamond drop earrings by Kwiat. The event was designed in a palette of varied violets, purples and lavenders with green accents and a white base. Simina carried a bouquet of mostly white with hints of lavender, including orchids and hydrangea and a deep green leafy collar. Her bridesmaids wore deep violet floor length gowns and carried bouquets of hyacinth, hydrangea, plum tulips and vibrant green orchids. Steve and his groomsmen wore slim gray pinstriped two-button suits with lavender striped ties and boutonnieres made of a single orchid. The ceremony was held in the fountain courtyard of the Mediterranean-inspired resort, where stunning ocean views were framed by foral garland strung between two white lamp posts. White garden chairs created a dramatic aisle hung with green button mum pomanders on lavender ribbon.
The reception took place in the ballroom of the Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club with tables draped in pale lavender linens paired with chocolate brown chivari chairs padded with white cushions. Riverside Flowers and Event Design created a mixture of centerpieces ranging from tall arrangements of hydrangea, tulips, branches, leafy green accents and amaranthus to low arrangements of similar florals set in ornate silver vessels surrounded by flickering votives. Paper goods were created in a range of coordinated designs, from the place card and table numbers to the lovely white menu cards with a rich violet flourish. Sweet Weddings created Simina and Steve's wedding cake decorated with spectacular sugar flowers similar to the arrangements of fresh flowers on the tables. Everyone danced the night away to The Mystery Band and joined in a celebratory drink served in miniature barrel shot glasses. To see more of Simina and Steve's Ponte Vedra Beach wedding, visit the La Dolce Vita Studio blog!
Credits:
Photography: La Dolce Vita Studio. Gown: Kleinfeld Manhattan. Jewelry: Kwiat Jewelry. Venue: Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club. Wedding Coordinator: The BIG Event, Wedding & Party Planning. Videography: In Motion Video Productions. Florist: Riverside Flowers and Event Design. Caterer: Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club. Band: The Mystery Band. Photobooth: Plumb Fun. Cake: Sweet Weddings.
The reception took place in the ballroom of the Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club with tables draped in pale lavender linens paired with chocolate brown chivari chairs padded with white cushions. Riverside Flowers and Event Design created a mixture of centerpieces ranging from tall arrangements of hydrangea, tulips, branches, leafy green accents and amaranthus to low arrangements of similar florals set in ornate silver vessels surrounded by flickering votives. Paper goods were created in a range of coordinated designs, from the place card and table numbers to the lovely white menu cards with a rich violet flourish. Sweet Weddings created Simina and Steve's wedding cake decorated with spectacular sugar flowers similar to the arrangements of fresh flowers on the tables. Everyone danced the night away to The Mystery Band and joined in a celebratory drink served in miniature barrel shot glasses. To see more of Simina and Steve's Ponte Vedra Beach wedding, visit the La Dolce Vita Studio blog!
Credits:
Photography: La Dolce Vita Studio. Gown: Kleinfeld Manhattan. Jewelry: Kwiat Jewelry. Venue: Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club. Wedding Coordinator: The BIG Event, Wedding & Party Planning. Videography: In Motion Video Productions. Florist: Riverside Flowers and Event Design. Caterer: Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club. Band: The Mystery Band. Photobooth: Plumb Fun. Cake: Sweet Weddings.
Rockin' the Custom Chucks!
Last Tuesday I shared my shoes (or barefeet) from the wedding day so today I figured I would share Keith's kicks. He decided he wanted custom converse to match his purple pinstriped suit. Who knew that they actually offer "I heart" custom chucks - they do and they are awesome!
The groom's custom Converse
Definitely a huge hit
And check out part 2 of our wedding post on Gabe+Boone's blog!
A Little Luxury
If planning an elegant and sophisticated wedding is at the top of your list then you are sure to be inspired by the exclusive Luxury Wedding Soiree being held in the picturesque Sunshine Coast Hinterlands – This exclusive event is hosted by outstanding wedding planners The Little White Wedding Company who are renowned for their luxurious events and is in conjunction with The Plantation reception and events centre - the venue of choice for Brisbane’s high end brides. You will be inspired by the interactive and elegant showcase of local and Brisbane based suppliers to help you plan the most exquisite wedding. Fine food, couture, décor, live musicians and a host of sensational styling ideas will make the Soiree a day to remember. This stylish showcase involves some of Australia’s leading companies including haute couture designer Paul Hunt, international fashion icon Akira, leading photographers Studio Impression, stunning flowers by Mondo Floral Design and spectacular food by Noosa Catering to name a few. The Plantation and The Little White Wedding Company’s Luxury Wedding Soiree will be held on Sunday 18th July from 10am – 3pm. To RSVP your place, contact enquiries@theplantation.com.au providing your full name, contact phone number, preferred wedding date and approximate numbers of guests or Contact kellie@theplantation.com.au www.theplantation.com.au or victoria@thelittlewhiteweddingco.com.au www.thelittlewhiteweddingco.com.au
So What are you waiting for...it's time to get planning!
Posted By Annabelle Kerslake
So What are you waiting for...it's time to get planning!
Posted By Annabelle Kerslake
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