Wedding Planning Advice: Have Engagement Photos Taken!

Jul 25th

by: Lauren

“Take some time to enjoy being engaged! Then certainly capture this moment in your life with some engagement photos! Not only will you love having them years from now as you reminisce about this chapter in your life but it allows you to familiarize yourself with being in front of a camera with your fiance. Additionally, it allows the photographer to familiarize him or herself with you! It’s a win-win situation!”

– Mikkel Paige Photography

email: mikkelpaige@gmail.com | phone: 407.952.1677
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location: New Jersey, New York | type: Photographer | style: Eclectic, Modern | price: $$

Aqua Wedding Ideas {Rustic}

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Jul 24th

by: Lauren

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Continuing on with this week’s “Aqua Wedding Ideas” miniseries from Sarah Bray Photography and Garden Gate Florals, we have a gorgeous rustic look! Combining rustic wood elements and burlap with gold accents (including a glitter gold table number!) is what makes this tablescape really stand out…

The bouquet is gorgeous too, don’t you think? I really love this whole tablescape, and how Garden Gate Florals combined elements to create the rustic look.

Will any of you be utilizing several different elements to create your tablescape? What are you planning on doing?

[Check out the rest of the Aqua Wedding Ideas miniseries!]

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Sarah Bray Photography / Flowers & Decor: Garden Gate Florals / Table Design & Decor: Harmon-Harris Interiors / Table, Chairs and Chargers: Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals / Linens: Kirby Tent and Linen Rental / Hair & Makeup: Makeup by Rae / Model: Sivan Rettew

Elegant Pink and Gray Wedding

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Jul 24th

by: Lauren

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Happy Wednesday everyone! This pink and gray wedding from Lexia Frank Photography that I have for you all today is full of gorgeous, elegant details. From unique groomsmen gifts, to a table full of beautiful wedding cakes, everything about this Florida wedding is sure to inspire you…

Insight from the bride, Caitlin:

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

My mom and my fiancé (now husband!) helped me most in the planning process. We were planning our Tampa wedding from New York City, so my busy, physician mama had to take charge of a lot of the details and meetings, which she did with astounding patience. My fiancé was also very interested and engaged in all aspects of the wedding planning, which did not surprise me, but felt like such a gift since I know all fiances are not so excited about the planning. He is the ultimate project manager, so he kept me on task and helped me to make decisions when I was waffling.

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

Reputation was important to us when deciding whom to work with for our wedding – but in addition, we cared about demeanor and personality, especially for our wedding planner and photographer. These would be the people that were with us all day on our biggest day, so we wanted them to be calm and upbeat, and we wanted to like them! And we absolutely did :)

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

In planning our wedding, we kept coming back to the themes of being personal, reflective of our relationship, and most of all, FUN. So we had a photo booth and corn hole toss, live band, and stations instead of sit-down dinner to keep people moving. We had a mix of seating options – high and low tops and lounge seating, scattered throughout, to promote conversation, mingling, and a feeling of intimacy.

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

My favorite thing about our wedding was having all those wonderful people in one place for a whole weekend. We started the weekend with a pre-wedding day 5K and ended with a post-wedding day brunch, and from beginning to end, it was absolute joy to celebrate with our families and friends and to unite such special people.

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

Keep the big picture in mind: you are getting married, and it is going to be wonderful, no matter the location, decor, or vendors, and all the little frustrations with guest lists, logistics, and room blocks are not worth sweating over in the end!

Aw, I love Caitlin’s advice. And how cool is it that their wedding weekend started with a “Wedding 5K”?! That’s such a great idea- especially for couples that are more active!

Are any of you planning on doing some extra events during your wedding weekend? What are you going to do?

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Lexia Frank Photography / Wedding Planner/Coordinator: One Fine Day / Flowers & Decor: Botanica / Reception Venue: Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club / Ceremony Venue: Hyde Park United Methodist Church / Cake Baker: Chocolate Pi / Invitations & Stationery: Not From a Box / Hair & Makeup: Beauty Brought Out / Music: Ace Factor / Custom Cornhole Set: Style My Corntoss / Bride’s Dress: Martina Liana / Bride’s Shoes: Vera Wang / Bridesmaid Dresses: LulaKate

Steampunk Red and Copper Wedding Inspiration

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Jul 23rd

by: Lauren

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Yes, you read that right my friends- today I have some fabulous “Steampunk” wedding inspiration from Caroline & Evan Photography for you! Featuring a rich red and copper color palette, industrial-era items, and paper goods by A&P Designs, MMD Events did an amazing job putting this unique inspiration together! Oh, and did I mention there are glittery sequins too?

Not only is the Steampunk style absolutely fun and unique, but I also love the red and copper color palette! And how gorgeous is that red peony bouquet?! Absolutely stunning!

So what do you think of the red and copper color palette used in this unique shoot? Will any of you be having a palette that is more rich and lush like the red and copper?