Blue, Aqua & Red Carnival Themed Wedding

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Jan 22nd

by: Lauren

I just can’t get over how much fun this wedding is! Rightfully so… because it’s a carnival themed wedding! Having a love of carnivals, boardwalks, and fairs, Lauren and Paul definitely made sure that everyone would have the time of their lives at their wedding, and Kira Cronin Photography LLC was there to capture it all! And when you add in a unique light blue, aqua, and red color palette, some awesome details, and big giant balloons… well you really can’t go wrong…

Isn’t all of this just so much fun?! I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but smile whenever I see these fun images! I mean… clown noses for photos? So awesome! I love how Lauren and Paul really embraced what they love and also made their wedding fun for their guests.

So are any of you planning on having a fun and unique theme for your wedding like this one? I absolutely want to hear!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Kira Cronin Photography LLC / Reception Venue: Pat's 30 Acres

Eclectic Jewel Toned Wedding Inspiration

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Jan 21st

by: Lauren

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We could all use a little color in our day from time to time, and this eclectic jewel toned wedding inspiration should do the trick just fine! Photographed by Set Free Photography and planned by Along Came Stephanie, this inspiration features colorful jewel tones, an eclectic array of vintage pieces, and even a bit of whimsy too…

How great are all these colors together?And PS- how AMAZING is that cake?!

Are any of you planning on using an array of colors in your own wedding?

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Set Free Photography / Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Along Came Stephanie / Flowers & Decor: Botanicals on the Gulf / Reception Venue: Knickerbocker Estate / Invitations & Stationery: DM Paper Designs / Cake Baker: Kakes by Karen / Rentals: Alter Elements / Bridal Salon: Kelly Chase Couture Bridal Salon Naples / Bride’s Jewelry: The Diamond District / Makeup Artist: Duality Artistry

A Blue and Green Literature Themed Wedding

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Jan 21st

by: Lauren

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Shawna and Carl knew that they wanted incorporate their love of reading and history into their wedding, and after discovering their 1920s era venue, their vintage-yet-modern literature themed wedding unfolded. Lucky for us, the fabulous Cassi Claire was there to capture this unique Brooklyn wedding, and Shawna is sharing a bit of her wedding story with us too!

From the bride:

From the beginning, Carl and I both knew that we wanted to stay clear of the “wedding hall” reception. Additionally, we wanted to incorporate our mutual love for reading and history, but beyond that we were not sure how we wanted to develop our theme for the wedding. After doing some research and scouting, I came across a blog that described some of the filming that had been done in Park Slope, Brooklyn for HBO’s, “Boardwalk Empire.” One of the sites used was The Montauk Club, a gorgeous late 19th century building with features of the 1920’s. We paid a visit and instantly fell in love!

The venue really inspired us, and with the help of Sean Psomas of Wildflowers, we developed an “invitation to the reading lounge” concept in which we wanted our guests to feel as though they had been invited for a party in our antique study. Not wanting the theme to be purely vintage, however, we incorporated some modern elements. This really came into play in all of our paper goods used. Golden Rectangle Press created a “Gatsby” suite that winked at the 1920’s, but was still fresh and modern.

Just as important to us as the reception venue, was the ceremony location. We were very fortunate to find a BEAUTIFUL church just two blocks from our venue! Saint Augustine, another treasure of the late 19th century, is adorned with remarkable marble, stained glass, and dark, hand carved wood. It truly is a work of art, and I cannot imagine a more beautiful place to have exchanged our vows.

For our cocktail hour, we brought in a jazz pianist, Bunny Beck, and guests lounged in over sized leather chairs and on antique sofas. Continuing with the literary element of our theme, reception centerpieces were created using books dating from as early as 1900 and low arrangements of bright flowers. Each table also held a dozen votives adding a warm, romantic glow. In lieu of table numbers, each table was named after a notable author, and Alan Rencher designed markers using text from a book by that author, creating a book page effect. Guests were given bookmarks and tins of Jordan almonds as favors. DJ Ceremony kept guests dancing all night with a mix of our indy, alt, and 80’s favorites!

Overall, we feel we were successful in creating a celebration that was both unique and classic at the same time, just like us! We like to think our wedding was one for the books!

How absolutely amazing is this wedding?! I love their story of how they came up with their wedding theme and design. The perfect example of drawing on your own relationship to create to a wedding that is purely you!

So tell me- what unique things about you and your future spouse will you be incorporating into your wedding?

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Cassi Claire / Flowers & Decor: Sean Psomas of Wildflowers / Reception Venue: The Montauk Club / Ceremony Venue: Saint Augustine / Invitations & Stationery: Golden Rectangle Press / Favors: A Light in the Box / Cinematography: White Diamond Video / Cake Baker: The Hudson Cakery / DJ: DJ Ceremony / Getting Ready Hotel: The Sophia Inn / Getting Ready Hotel: Hotel Le Bleu / Bride’s Dress: White by Vera Wang / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Bridesmaid Dresses: J. Crew / Men's Attire: Men's Wearhouse / Hairstylist: Sheila Chung / Makeup Artist: Lan Beauty

Rustic Chic Yellow and Gray Wedding

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Jan 20th

by: Carlee

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I absolutely love the simplicity in today’s yellow and gray wedding from Jessica Charles Photography, FH Weddings and Burkle Events. The bunches of gypsophilia (also known as baby’s breath), draped burlap, and touches of lace add a rustic touch to the festivities, and meanwhile a ribboned altar and huge white lanterns add a bit of whimsy. The stunning bride, Stephaney, is here to share her planning insight:

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

Burkle Events, my wedding planners, were extremely helpful. While I did do a lot of the vendor searching and decorations myself, whenever I needed anything or had crazy questions or freak outs at 11:00pm, I knew I could call them and they would calm me down and have all of the answers. They really took all of my ideas and pieces and put it all together the day of.

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

I really wanted to work with people who had the same style/vision I had. The Burkle girls really loved the shabby chic look and had amazing ideas when it came to my southern-BBQ style wedding. They also introduced me to FH Weddings, who made all of my ideas happen. I already knew the style that Jessica Charles, my photographer had so I knew I had to use her.

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

I wanted something relaxing, not a stuffy wedding. There was one point I was telling everyone to wear flip flops and shorts because I just wanted people to be comfortable and have fun. That is where I got the idea for the BBQ and pies. It just seemed like fun unexpected food for a wedding. The Burkle girls were able to make my ideas happen, while still keeping it a classy event.

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

I would probably have to say seeing everything come together. I was engaged for a year and a half, which was A LONG TIME! The amount of details you can come up with in that amount of time is ridiculous; I could have kept adding things. Also working with all the vendors. You finally see how everyone really steps up the day of and comes together to help you. Watching all of the decorations go up and then having people comment on the details you have spent so much time putting together is awesome. And of course, above all…marrying my best friend!

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

My best piece of advice for other brides is to enjoy each moment. I know you probably hear this over and over, but it seriously does go by so fast! Also, make sure to hire the right vendors for you. That will calm your nerves the day of the wedding; knowing all is going to be perfect.

Excellent advice! One gorgeous detail that stood out to me was Stephaney’s brooch bouquet. What an awesome way to include meaningful pieces of jewelry or family heirlooms. How about you? Would you consider this unique bouquet option or are you team “fresh flowers all the way!”? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Planning!
Carlee

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Jessica Charles Photography / Event Planner: Burkle Events / Flowers & Decor: FH Weddings / Band: Chillula / Hair & Makeup: Kylelynn Weddings / Catering: Premier Catering / Pies: JJ Gandy's / Invitations & Stationery: Diversified Concepts / Bridal Salon: The White Closet Co. / Reception Venue: Powel Crosley Estate

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