Classic Purple, Champagne, & Green Florida Wedding

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May 27th

by: Carlee

This intimate Florida wedding from Carrie Wildes Photography features a bride and groom who met in elementary school! How fun is that? With a sophisticated palette of purple and champagne and tons of classic details, Rachel and Ralph’s wedding is family focused and full of romance!

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I love that Rachel and Ralph included their siblings and children in their small, family focused wedding party. How about you? Do you believe in keeping the bridal party to a select few or are you of the “more-the-merrier” mindset? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

XOXO,
Carlee

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Carrie Wildes Photography / Event Planner: Stonehouse Events / Floral Designer: Events in Bloom / Cake Designer: A Better Cheesecake / Reception Venue: The Vinoy Hotel / DJ: Grant Hemond & Associates, Inc. / Equipment Rentals: Signature Events by Design, LLC / Makeup Artist: Colours by Linny

Modern Black & White New Year’s Eve Wedding

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May 24th

by: Lauren

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What better way to end our week than with a fun New Year’s Eve wedding from Soli Photography?! With modern, black and white details, an excellent setting, and more than one reason to celebrate, this was more like a New Year’s Eve party that just so happened to have a wedding take place too!

From the bride, Emily:

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

We hired a wedding coordinator who gave us some general parameters as to how much to spend and which vendors we should hire, but my husband and I really made all the decisions. We met our photographer and florist at a bridal show even before we hired a wedding coordinator, and they stood out to us by being really personable and listening to our ideas.

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

The most important factor for us in deciding who to work with was our vendors’ communication skills. The vendors we chose were prompt, receptive, creative, and fun to work with! When faced with choosing among vendors who were relatively comparably priced, the vendors with the best personalities definitely won!

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

Since our wedding was on New Year’s Eve, we really wanted more of a sophisticated big city vibe rather than a holiday wedding. Our wedding ended up being more like a New Year’s Eve party where a wedding just happened to take place. We both liked clean, elegant design with a minimal palette, so we went with black and white with the occasional metallic complement. While I found some inspiration on Pinterest and in bridal magazines, most of the end result was the product of vendors’ custom work and a lot of thinking outside the box!

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

My favorite aspect of our wedding was the flowers! Since 12/31 is pretty much the very dead of winter, our wedding celebration and reception was a beautiful oasis and respite from the cold, dreary weather. Our florist did a fantastic job of constructing some very unique pieces that wowed even our most jaded guests.

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

My best advice for other brides is to decide what you’re willing to splurge for and what you’re willing to save on. By being frugal with some items that were less important to us (such as stationery and favors), we were able to spend more on the items or vendors that made the biggest impact on our overall wedding schematic. Unless you have an unlimited amount of money, you really have to prioritize what’s most important and limit yourself on the things that do little to facilitate your ideal end result.

I love Emily’s advice to prioritize things so you can both splurge and save.

What a FUN time to have a wedding! Would you consider (or are you) having a New Year’s Eve wedding?

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Soli Photography / Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Soirées of Chattanooga / Flowers & Decor: Humphreys Flowers / Flowers & Decor: The Daily Flower / Reception Venue: Stratton Hall / Lighting: Sound Force / Makeup Artist: Candace Hernandez

Vintage Peach & Blue Texas Wedding

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May 24th

by: Carlee

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You know you’re at a Southern wedding when the mascot from your alma mater not only shows up on the groom’s cake, but at the ceremony as well! This Texas wedding from Natalia Zamarripa Photography is full of vintage details, a peach and blue color palette and, of course, the TCU Horned Frog.

I love that Rachael and Carlo decided to include a super-fun kids table! If you’re including children in your festivities, a coloring station or other arts and crafts will keep them entertained after they’ve (hopefully) been on their best behavior. Are you planning something fun for your young – or young at heart – guests? I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below!

XOXO,
Carlee

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Natalia Zamarripa Photography / Catering: Z's Cafe / Event Planner: Rachel Events / Floral Designer: Dr. Delphinium / Reception Venue: Aristide Event Center / Invitation Designer: Belletrist

What I Wish I Had Known About Marriage

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May 23rd

by: Lauren

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Happy May 23rd y’all! You may be wondering why I’m calling out the specific date of today. Well, it’s because today is my wedding anniversary! Four years ago, on this day, my husband and I tied the knot! And while it wasn’t an absolutely perfect wedding, it was great nonetheless. I’m also thankful for the mistakes I made and things that I learned while planning my wedding- because after all, it WAS what made me start Every Last Detail!

I talk so much about wedding planning, wedding tips, and all things wedding, that I thought I would take today to talk about the thing that happens AFTER the wedding- the marriage. It’s something that you think about, but it doesn’t get a ton of attention when it comes to planning a wedding- and it absolutely should.

Now I will be the first person to tell you that marriage isn’t easy. It’s hard work. As Ben Affleck recently said, “…it is work, but it’s the best kind of work…”. That is so. Very. True. I mean, sure it’s easy to be with the one you love, but a marriage is something more than that. It’s a life together. It’s compromises. It’s money management. It’s home improvements. And so much more. All of the little things that create a marriage- it’s all work. Enjoyable work, and work that you do with the one you love, but work nonetheless- and you have to think about that and keep it in mind.

With that said, there are most certainly things that I wish I had known before my husband and I got married. Sure, we weren’t in the most normal of situations (getting married young, him still in school, no money), but it would have been helpful to have a few tidbits of *real* advice. So here are a few things that we’ve learned in our four years of marriage…

1. You don’t have to have a marriage like “everyone else’s”. There’s no such thing as perfect. I used to look at other people’s marriages and relationships, and want what they had. Maybe they went on lots of trips, maybe they would talk about how they never fought. Well you know what? Your marriage has to be what works for YOU. Just as you and your significant other are different from each other, every marriage is different.

2. Spend time together. I know it sounds like a no-brainer, but your lives will get busy. For myself and my husband, it’s me running a business and him going to chiropractor school. And the times that we just STOP and hang out together, those are the best times- no matter what we’re doing. But sometimes we have to MAKE time for that.

3. There WILL be rough patches. And it’s okay. There’s no telling what or when your rough patch will be, but know that it’s okay if it happens. Maybe it will be about money, maybe it will be about kids, or maybe just about life together. Don’t give up. You’re not doomed just because you have a “rough patch”. Keep going, remember why you love each other, and most all, remember that you’re in this marriage together.

I’m most certainly not a marriage expert y’all. All of this, it’s just my advice based on what I have learned so far. It’s what I wish someone would have told me and my husband before we got married. Sure, it might sound kind of negative, but marriage isn’t all rainbows and ponies all the time. It’s life, and life can be difficult sometimes. It helps to know that. Plus, the good times far outweigh the bad times- because you’re married to the love of your life! :)

I will end this with what I wrote along with the Instagram photo that I posted today (one of the only photos from our wedding that I like):

4 years ago today, I married my best friend and high school sweetheart! In the 12 years we’ve been together, there have been highs and lows (mostly blood sugar- husband has Type 1 Diabetes if you didn’t know), many new experiences, and challenges that we’ve faced. People asked us why we wanted to get married so young, when we still had so much to figure out. But that’s why- to go through it all together and share a life together. And that is what we’ve done, and we’re still just in the beginning! I love you Schuyler!

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So do you have any marriage advice that people have shared with you? Or if you’re already married, do you have anything to add?