Purple and Aqua Vintage Southern Wedding

Feb 11th

by: Elisa

I love this beautiful purple and aqua wedding, taking place at a historic house! In California we don’t get too many “Southern”-style weddings (more like Southwestern), so I can’t get enough of this vintage charm! I’m loving all the detail shots by Best Photography, and all the photos of Sarah and Jason- a couple so obviously in love! :)

From the bride:

We had our ceremony and reception at a historic house built in 1915 with outdoor space and large oak trees with Spanish Moss. Our venue was our inspiration for our romantic, vintage southern wedding.

So many people helped us come up with ideas for the wedding – most notably my mom Kathy, stepmom Suzy, and Aunt Ann. My sisters Amy and Rachel and bridesmaids Jen and Shira also deserve praise for their ideas and support. On my wedding day, my bridesmaids and our site’s day of coordinator Emily were amazing!

Besides marrying my best friend and celebrating with our close friends and family, I loved having a smaller wedding (60 guests) and the intimate atmosphere created by the venue staff (this place can hold up to 250, but it didn’t feel too large for us).

The stress is natural. Just don’t loose sight of the fact that you are not just planning a one day wedding, but beginning a marriage that is meant to last a lifetime. Also, you can’t please everyone, so focus on trying to please yourself and your partner.

I have to admit – that venue makes me drool. I LOVE the vintage Southern charm! I kind of want to see if there’s anywhere here in Southern California that could be a great Southern-inspired venue; I think with the right couple, it could be a beautiful day!

Would you consider letting your venue guide your theme? How can your venue inspire your wedding decor?

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Best Photography / Reception Venue: The Veranda (formerly Summerlin House) / Catering: Puff N' Stuff Events and Catering / DJ: DJ Fun Factory Entertainment / Hairstylist: Maestro's Studio / Cake Baker: Publix

Vendor of the Week: Britt Croft Photography

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Feb 10th

by: Lauren

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I’m pretty excited to introduce you all to my friend Britt of Britt Croft Photography! I’ve had the pleasure of knowing this sweet girl for a little over a year now, and I can tell you that she is one of the sweetest, most talented people ever! Based in South Carolina, Britt exudes every aspect of the south- from her kind spirit to her gorgeous photos! Go on, see for yourself…

Why do you see yourself as being Modern, Vintage, Classic, or Eclectic?

Oh this is tough! I believe my work is classically modern. To me that means your images are timeless but infused with beautiful light, fresh color, and real moments, but with a contemporary twist. It’s so important to me that your images look just as beautiful now as in thirty years, so I stay away from over-processed applications or textures and prefer that natural light, emotion, and the location create a beautiful image that makes you feel something when you look at it.

What is your favorite wedding detail you’ve ever seen or created?

To me, any detail designed around who the bride and groom truly are, is beautiful. It’s so easy to get caught up in all of the fun DIY details you see on wedding blogs, but don’t create just because it’s pretty and cool…tweak projects until they are YOU, or literally sit down and make a list of the things you love and do together and get creative on how to incorporate them into the day. Those are the pieces of the event that will ooze you two as a couple and complement the event.

What is your favorite store or brand?

My favorite store is definitely a toss up between Pottery Barn and any thrift/antique/vintagey type store. I love anything that feels lived in and cozy, which is how I want my photography to feel too. I want my images to feel relateable but so emotionally connected and of high quality, and to me, Pottery Barn has that high-end but down-to-earth quality to it. As far as anything you find at a thrift or antique store, you can count on it having lots of character and authenticity, which is so important to me. Oh and Target…but who can resist Target? When I need to practice self control, that’s where I go!

What is your favorite thing about weddings?

The emotion. The celebration of love and the future. Weddings are one of the only times in your life where you get to have ALL of the people who you love and care for so much together in one place. It’s incredibly special and emotional, and a day that is designed around two people madly in love and celebrating their love and new life together…that’s the good stuff.

What qualities do you possess that enable you to work well with brides and grooms?

I’m extremely laid-back, non-invasive, and have a go with the flow mentality, but I love anyone with a good sense of humor :) I have always gotten along with so many different types of people, so on your wedding day, I’m usually showing up and feeling like a friend of the bride and groom rather than hired help (this is also why engagement sessions are always complimentary with collections!). This, in turn, makes your images that much more comfortable and most importantly…relaxed and real.

What steps do you take to ensure that your clients will have amazing wedding days when working with you?

From the time you book to when the album is in your hands, I’m here for you. Your photographer spends A LOT of time with you on your wedding day, but you’re not hiring me just for that one day. I’m here to help you navigate your timeline, have an AMAZING time at your engagement session (and remember why this whole process is so fun!), and support you two through such a busy and sometimes stressful time.

Fabulous work, right? You can go see more of her work on her website and in her ELV gallery too! And brides, if you’re in South Carolina- or anywhere really- be sure to get in touch with Britt!

Britt Croft Photography

email: britt@brittcroft.com | phone: 443.624.0427 | website: http://www.brittcroft.com

twitter: Follow @brittcroftphoto | facebook: “Like” Britt Croft Photography!

location: Georgia, Savannah, South Carolina | type: Photographer | style: Classic, Modern| price: $

Detail To Love: Hot Cocoa To Go!

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Feb 9th

by: Lauren

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Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you all are enjoying your weekend! It’s beautiful here in Florida, but I’m definitely thinking of all the snow up north! Which of course led me to think about this lovely detail from a recent shoot I did– hot cocoa to go! I’ve been in love with the concept of “hot chocolate on a stick” for forever, and the concept fit perfectly with the “winter” theme of the shoot I was designing. Did you know that “hot chocolate on a stick” is essentially just fudge on a stick?! I had no idea, but since I made these myself, I most definitely found out!

Photos by Rustic White Photography

All you do is heat up milk, and stir the “hot chocolate on a stick” into it to dissolve! I love the concept of providing this for your guests at the end of the night- something that they can take home with them too! Hence the whole “hot cocoa to go” concept. :) It’s perfect as a favor, or just to have as something fun at your wedding!

What do you think? Would you have something like this at your own wedding?

Film Friday: Rustic Farm Wedding

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Feb 8th

by: Lauren

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Happy almost-weekend everyone! We’re closing out this week with an amazing wedding film from Indie Atlantic Films for Film Friday! I absolutely love the reaction from the bride’s dad- this one is surely going to bring tears to you eyes!

Nicole + Tyler | Barrington Hill from Indie Atlantic Films on Vimeo.

The amazing Divine Light Photography was there to capture the still moments of the day, and they shared these beautiful images with us…

What do you think of the bride’s dad’s reaction- awesome, right?! That’s what I love about wedding videos- they capture the emotions from the day so well! :)