Vintage Eclectic Oklahoma Wedding

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Jul 19th

by: Sammantha

Happy Friday again everyone! I am simply in love with this Oklahoma wedding from Blue Elephant Photography! From the bright colors to the vintage details, I just can’t get enough! And I am so excited to share these beautiful photos, as well as some tidbits from the bride, with you!

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

My mother helped me the most, but my inspiration is what helped her into being more apart of the wedding because bigger weddings are not her thing & I chose aspects that I knew she would like to be apart of & help with.

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

The most important thing was my theme. I did vintage & brooch bouquets, which required antique shopping. My mother, grandmother & I used to go when I was littler so I knew that would be a way to get my mom involved. I also did fabric flowers which required sewing & my mother’s hobby is making quilts, just another way to get her involved & be apart of my day.

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

Inspiration was vintage but the owl aspect came into play when my mom & I were antique shopping & we came across a bright orange owl brooch that at first we said no too, but as we were leaving the town, she swung by, handed me the money & told me to go get it. From there on we were on a hunt for any owls that would fit in, decoration & brooch aspects.

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

My favorite part about the wedding was my friends & family that were there & mostly my best friend at the end of the aisle because in the end, the decorations are just decorations & you mostly end up with pictures of them in the end, but the guy you marry is forever. The decorations for me was a bonding period for my mother & I & with the way we did it, we get to keep them all.

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

Do not fret the little things because whatever happens was meant to be. It is supposed to be one of the best days of your life so all that really matters is the guy at the end of the aisle & the love you two share, that is what makes a wedding beautiful. Oh, & do NOT procrastinate!

So was I right or what? It is tough to get enough of the sweet details and the gorgeous color in this wedding! I love how she incorporated not only her fiance, but also her family in the wedding- and her advice to brides is just fabulous! “Don’t sweat the small stuff!” How true!

So what are you doing in your planning process to keep you from sweating the small stuff in the process? I can’t wait to hear!

Cheers!
Samm

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Blue Elephant Photography / Catering: Mershon Catering / Reception Venue: Dresser Mansion / Invitations & Stationery: Minted / Bridal Salon: Bliss Bridal / Cake Baker: Icing On The Top / DJ: DJ Connection Tulsa Inc. / Bride’s Shoes: ZiGi Soho / Groom’s Attire: Men's Wearhouse

Honeycomb Wedding Ideas {Classic}

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Jul 18th

by: Lauren

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We’re on to another gorgeous look for the “Honeycomb Wedding Ideas” miniseries from Spindle Photography! Peach and gold are the perfect color palette for this classic style, and I’m loving the escort card display that Kelly created!

It’s all so gorgeous! I love the muted tones of peach and gold paired with yellow and orange- it’s classic but still a little fun too!

Are any of you going to be using peach and gold for your own wedding? Will you be pairing any other colors with the two, or will they be on their own?

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Spindle Photography / Florals: Hothouse Design Studio / Styling & Planning: Kelly Dellinger Events / Placesettings: Table Matters / Bride: Elisabeth Oliphint / Hair & Makeup: Kaley Schwab /Accessories: Molly Green Boutique / Bride’s Dress: White Dresses Boutique / Calligraphy: Kelly Cummings

Ask Lauren: Is This Tacky For A Wedding?

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Jul 18th

by: Lauren

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Happy Thursday everyone! It’s about time for another Ask Lauren post, don’t you think? This question actually comes from one of my friends, and although I could have just answered via Facebook, I thought that it might help someone else, so I’m answering here! And don’t forget- if you have a question that you want answered, just go here and submit it!

Alecia asked:

Hi Lauren! We are looking to combine our wedding and annual Kentucky Derby party into one day. The Derby coverage that our guests will want to watch will start around 5- what would be your suggestion for making it work? Is this tacky for a wedding- to combine our reception with a derby party?

Hi Alecia! Okay, let me just start off by saying that I LOVE this idea! Not only will your guests have fun with it, but this is a great way to incorporate a theme into your wedding too! The fact that you and your fiancé have an annual Kentucky Derby party (and are known for it) makes it a no-brainer for you to combine the Derby with your wedding reception. It’s something that is going to reflect you as a couple, and that is definitely not tacky!

So my first suggestion is to use the Kentucky Derby as your wedding theme. I know the term “theme” sounds like it will be cheesy, but it won’t be if you use professionals to help you attain it. You would be surprised what kinds of great ideas wedding professionals can have when they’re given a cool theme. And as I said before, your theme is a reflection of your and your fiancé, which is what makes it so great! Besides, it will help you streamline decisions that you need to make- date, attire, centerpieces, drinks, etc.

Since the Derby coverage begins around 5, I would of course suggest having your ceremony earlier in the day. Along these same lines, it may be the best option to have a cocktail-style reception where you serve hors d’oeuvres, and forego the traditional “dinner”. However, if you’re wanting to have something heavier than hors d’oeuvres, I would suggest having stations so guests can get food at their leisure, no matter what is going on with the Derby. It would be tough to do a plated meal while working around the Derby showing, so it would be best to keep things as free-flowing as possible. Ideally, I envision the ceremony occurring at say, 3pm, cocktails & hors d’oeuvres start 3:30/4pm, Derby coverage goes live at 5pm, and then following the Derby, have the “party” portion of your reception.

Going a little further with things (because I tend to go overboard sometimes), you could tell your guests to don their “Derby best” in your invitations, have Mint Juleps as your signature drink, serve Southern food, and use red roses in your decor. I could of course go on and on if I had a little time and brainstorming session. :) And like I said before, if you work with professionals, your wedding/Derby party can be incredibly classy as opposed to cheesy and tacky. It’s hard when you’re doing something a little different from the norm and working with a theme- people will definitely have some opinions. So just don’t forget that it’s your wedding, and you need to do whatever is going to make you two happy- no matter what!

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Do any of you have something that you’re thinking of doing for your wedding, but you’re not sure if it’s tacky or not? Feel free to ask in the comments, or submit your question to Ask Lauren! I’m here to help!