Elegant Blush & Red Farm Wedding

Nov 3rd

by: Lauren

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Mary and Sam’s elegant farm wedding took place on Sam’s parents’ property, with apple orchards as the backdrop for the beautiful day. A color palette of blush and red set an elegant, romantic tone, while wood elements added a bit of natural, rustic style to the backyard fete. Incorporating sentimental items into their wedding and a family style dinner for the reception were two of Mary’s favorite things, and we can’t wait for you to see how beautifully Kristen Honeycutt Photo Co. captured everything!

What (or who) helped you most in your planning process and/or on your wedding day?

That is a very complex question. There were a few people that were paramount to our wedding day. I would say my wedding designer, Krista Hamilton, was priceless. She executed my ideas flawlessly. She also made sure that we had things I would have never thought of like decorative buckets with ice for water bottles, so my guests stayed hydrated (it was really hot that day) and fixed the breaker box when we blew a fuse.

What was the most important thing to you when deciding who to work with for your wedding?

Experience. I wanted to make sure that all my venders knew what they were doing. The last thing you want to do on your wedding day is tie up last minute details that should have been though about prior. If it wasn’t for my wonderful, experienced photographer, I wouldn’t have been able to find my bustle on my dress.

What was your inspiration for your wedding details and/or design?

My inspiration was our venue. We got married at my in-laws house who have a small apple orchard and a very large yard. In addition to incorporating the rustic elements of my venue, I wanted to include the “vintage glamorous” details that I love so much.

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

The way we incorporated sentimental things into our wedding. For example, My husbands grandma Joyce, who passed away while we were dating gave me a handkerchief that she purchased in Italy because she knew I had traveled there and loved the country. For the wedding, I made it into a pocket square and gave it to my husband so she would be with us on our wedding day. We also used her old gold frames to make large menus, and possibly my favorite element was my late grandfathers horse buggy from the 20’s to hold our wedding gifts. Family is so important to us and I love how our farm tables and family style dinner encouraged our guests to sit and break bread together.

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

Take time to enjoy every moment. Your wedding day will fly by. Make a conscious effort to be present because you will never get this day back. After it’s over you will want that day back but you’ll only have the memories of the day you married the love of your life.

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Kristen Honeycutt Photo Co. // Floral Designer: Erica’s Expressions // Linens and Coverings: Event Rents, LLC // Hair Stylist: Joanne St. Onge salon // DJ: Traks DJ Service //

Romantic, Whimsical Navy and Lavender Wedding Ideas

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Nov 2nd

by: Lauren

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Today’s navy and lavender wedding ideas combine classic romance with a touch of bohemian whimsy, and it’s absolutely gorgeous! Lavender lemonade, an array of beautiful mini cakes, and vintage pieces all play a part in creating a look filled with beauty. A color palette made up of navy and lavender with pops of pink is perfect for any time of year, and one that we absolutely love! We can’t wait for you to see more of this amazing inspiration at Hampton Cove Wedding Plantation captured by Joel and Amber Wedding Photography!

From Joel and Amber Wedding Photography:

Our inspiration for this shoot was a desire to combine classic romance with a charming taste of vintage, while adding a touch of whimsical bohemian. We wanted to bring together stunning elements from elegantly different and equally beautiful styles. The first two elements we dreamed up were glass covered mini cakes and fragrant lavender buds. From there, we brought together classic navy and romantic lavender as our color inspiration. Pops of pink brightened our color palette to add joyful tones to the day.

Heather (Hampton Cove Wedding Plantation) brought together a stellar team of vendors to carry out this vision! We started with some fun vintage pieces from Willow Weddings and Events. Their farm table, glass cake domes, and antique suitcases perfectly fit the vision for this shoot. Willow’s table designs and hand-chosen pieces brought our dream to life. We topped our tables with a classy navy tablecloth and lavender napkins from Mullins Special Occasions. Gorgeous vintage china graced each place setting.

Hampton Cove Wedding Plantation was a perfect setting for our shoot. Romantic hideaways in the woods, a soft lake glistening in the background, and open lawns create a dreamy spot for any wedding. For our paper suite, Ledgewood Fine Stationery brought an elegant, classic look. For the bridal gown, we wanted to really bring together the classic and vintage style.

Modern Brides had just the dreamy gown we envisioned! With gorgeous lace, a plunging back, and draping chains of beads, this dress is swoon-worthy. We paired that with a classic navy suit for our groom. Oh Darling Event Hair and Makeup brought together some classic curls for our bride and added a whimsical little floral piece. Simpson’s Florist brought back a touch of bohemian with her gorgeous floral pieces. Incorporating non-floral elements, like artichokes and grapes, with romantic pink roses, she intertwined these gorgeous styles. The flowering artichokes were one of our favorite detail pieces.

Pixie Dust Cake Designs baked up a scrumptious selection of mouth-watering naked cakes and topped them with navy-toned blueberries or delicate springs of lavender. Her creative bridal cake perfectly paired with the classic design of our paper suite. Lavender lemonade with floating citrus slices offered guests a unique refreshment to pair with the sweetness of the cake. Delicate lavender flavoring laced the taste of classic lemonade. Willow also created a vintage cigar bar to pamper the guests inclined to seek out some relaxation after the joyous celebration of the day. A unique handcrafted tie lamp added a one-of-a-kind atmosphere to the lounge area. Favor baskets with a collection lavender sugar scrub and lavender bath soak made a perfect gift of appreciation for each guest.

This wonderful and amazing day was ended with a fairytale portrait against one of the most brilliant sunsets we’ve ever seen! The sky turned shades of navy, lavender, and pink as the sun slipped behind the horizon.

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Joel and Amber Wedding Photography // Reception Venue: Hampton Cove Wedding Plantation // Floral Designer: Simpson’s Florist // Event Designer: Willow Weddings & Events // Invitation Designer: Ledgewood Fine Stationery // Apparel: Modern Brides // Equipment Rentals: Mullins Special Occasions // Makeup Artist: Oh Darling Event Hair and Makeup // Cake Designer: Pixie Dust Cake Designs

A Simple & Elegant Maine Wedding

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Nov 1st

by: Megan Acosta

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You are going to fall completely in love with the effortless elegance of this coastal Maine wedding captured by Stephanie A Smith Photography. Wanting a quintessential Maine wedding, Sarah and Rob were inspired by Sarah’s childhood summers spent on the rocky coast. They turned to Azalea Events to help them bring their vision to life, and the result was beautiful! Classic white centerpieces, a fruit covered naked cake, and of course the perfect Sperry tents helped create the blend of relaxed elegance you can only hope for in a summer wedding.

What (or who) helped you most in your planning process and/or on your wedding day?

My Maid of Honor (my best friend, and cousin, Stefanie) helped me the most with the planning and on my wedding day. Not only does she know me really well, but she has an incredible eye for details and was able to help me execute my vision perfectly.

What was the most important thing to you when deciding who to work with for your wedding?

For my photographer, it was most important to me that I liked her personality, I knew I needed someone who was relaxed and wouldn’t add stress to the day, and Stephanie was perfect! Reputation was also important and it definitely helped that she came with excellent reviews. For the caterer, I’d say reputation as well, though the fact that they were relaxed and flexible at Kitchen Chicks was a really nice bonus. For my wedding planner her knowledge of, and experience with the venue and the area was most important and truly invaluable.

What was your inspiration for your wedding details and/or design?

I can’t say for sure what the inspiration was for my wedding details, I guess I just knew that I like things that are simple and elegant. In practical terms, Pinterest definitely helped a lot. It allowed me to find examples of what I was looking to for and share those with my wedding planner, maid of honor and florist.

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

It’s impossible to pick a favorite thing about my wedding, the whole day was perfect, but if I had to, I’d say having all the people I love in one place to share in this special moment with us.

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

As far as advice for other brides, the details definitely are important, spend as much time as you want on all the little details leading up to the day, after all, it is such a special and important day. However, when the day arrives, try your best to not think about all those little details anymore. Your friends, family or wedding planner will be on top of that stuff, just try to relax and enjoy your day!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Stephanie A Smith Photography // Wedding Venue: The Big House // Event Planner: Azalea Events // Caterer: Kitchen Chicks Catering // Cake: Let Them Eat Cake // Florist: Minka Flowers // Tent Rental: Sperry Tents // Band: Pandemonium // Transportation: Intown Trolley // Second Shooter: Tiffani Jones // Wedding Dress: Monique Lhullier // Wedding Shoes: Schutz Shoes // Hair and Makeup: Spa at River’s Edge // Bridesmaids Dresses: JCrew

Glamorous Black & Red Autumn Inspired Wedding Ideas

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Oct 31st

by: Lauren

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Rustic marries glamour in the most beautiful of ways in today’s lush, Autumn inspired wedding ideas. A rich color palette of red and black with gold accents creates a perfectly glamorous setting, while the setting of The Delamater House adds in just the right amount of rustic beauty. A ceremony space hosting a beautiful sparkling rose gold backdrop, a tablescape boasting rich colors, textiles, and dripping candlesticks, and the most decadent looking cake are just a few of our favorite details… plus the fact that this is all perfectly fitting for today’s Halloween festivities! We can’t wait for you to see the glamour that was captured by Debra Eby Photography!

From Debra Eby Photography:

Autumn evokes warm palettes in harvest settings. Our creative team is inspired by this in a place where rustic marries glamour. This juxtaposition of earthen wood and set against ornaments of rose gold.

The Delamater House estate is ideal for elegance in an outdoor setting. Sleek chocolate brown barn doors slide to let in the autumn breeze. A multi-tiered iron chandelier is the focal point in the barn reception area. Soft white fabric drapes down framing the center of the space. Deep colored blossoms dance on invitation suites by Elli. They continue through the rich crimson bouquets by HED Events. This ushers in all the romance.

A bride with her maid of honor share sweet moments throughout a wedding day. This dear friend floats down the aisle in Bella Bridesmaid’s decadent floor length Adrianna Papell gown. Everly Grace Bridal Boutique dresses our bride in Kennedy by Watters. A gown glowing in the sunlight as layers of delicate ruffles dance in the wind. The bride takes a private moment to read a “just before we wed” letter from her groom. The fine art calligraphy is penned by Larksong Press.

HED Events accents the outdoor chapel space with a rose gold backdrop, adding that touch of sparkle to a romantic natural space. The reception tablescape boasts rich colors, textiles, and gilded elements. HED puts the opulence in glamour with dripping candlesticks, layered lace and silks. Kristen of Bliss Pastry completely captures rustic glamour with her textured layers of decadent sweetness, while plum and rosy blossoms grace each tier.

When nature and glamour collide, we’re pretty sure we want to be around for all the loveliness that ensues.

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Debra Eby Photography // Venue: The Delamater House // Concept, Florals and Decor: HED Wedding & Event Design // Cake: Bliss Pastry // Bridal Gown: Everly Grace Bridal // Bridesmaid Gown: Bella Bridesmaid // Hair + Make-Up: Katrenia Riddle, Kasa de Glam // Invitation Suite: Elli // Calligraphy: Elizabeth Walden of Larksong Press // Bridesmaid Model: Dominique Nicole // Bride Model: Ashley Batiste