Classic Garden Inspired Wedding In Virginia

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Jun 13th

by: Lauren

Kristen and Alex’s garden inspired wedding in Virginia is full of beauty and so much love. Their story is one of true fate- they met on a street corner in DC while waiting for their Uber rides. Talk about being meant to be! Their love and happiness can be seen all through their wedding day, and Lieb Photographic captured it beautifully! Kristen is joining us today to share more insight into the planning of their day- and how they met too!

How did you meet?

I was waiting for my cab with a few friends on the corner of U and 14th Streets in downtown Washington, DC. Alex walked by and couldn’t help but introduce himself to me. We chatted briefly until my cab arrived and had to leave with my friends, leaving Alex my number. Little did we know we had both just literally ran into our soulmate on the street that night!

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

My husband, Alex, was amazingly helpful. I broke my jaw a month before the wedding and he dropped everything to take care of me and did everything he could to help finish up tasks leading up to the big day so I could recover. My maid of honor and bridesmaids kept me so happy and calm throughout the wedding weekend. They also threw me a fantastic bridal shower and bachelorette party where I literally had to do nothing except show up. I’ve never had anything like that done for me before – it was such a heartwarming feeling. They are the sweetest most irreplaceable girls. Our photographer, Michelle Lieb, was also wonderful throughout the planning process. She provided loads of helpful hints and tips starting literally from the day I got engaged. She was very genuinely involved in helping with the day-of timeline and offered insightful suggestions from her vast experience that I would’ve never thought of.

What was the most important to the two of you while planning? Was there anything that you chose to splurge on or skip?

Good food, good drinks, and good music were most important to us. We tried to keep in mind that it’s just a fancy party and guests just want to have a good time. Splurged: The band and vintage lounge furniture/decor Skipped: Full-service planner and photo booth

Tell us a little a bit about your wedding.

I envisioned a lakeside secret garden inspired wedding, I wanted to take guests to a magical place they never knew existed so close to DC. I guess the best way to describe the style was “botanical elegance” with ornate detailing and gold accents. Silver dollar eucalyptus greenery galore, large blooms of neutral peaches and dusty blushes, with an occasional pop of a dark red floral and long blush ribbons to add warmth and romance.
For escort cards, I had geodes made with each guests’ full name written in gold professional calligraphy that they could take home as a keepsake. I made our guest photobook and provided a polaroid camera for guests to take selfies, stick it in the book, and write a fun note to us instead of doing a photo booth. We still love looking through it!

Kristen & Alex | August 19, 2017 | Warrenton, VA from Upward Studio | Olea Films

Do you have any advice for couples planning their weddings now?

Prioritize and make cuts. Get rid of some less-important things so you can really focus on/invest in what’s most important to you as a couple. Your planner/coordinator and photographer are key decisions – choose wisely. The extra fee for the highly rated ones will save you so much time and stress. Your venue/caterer will drive the majority of your wedding cost – if you’re on a budget be sure to choose an affordable venue so you can still pick fabulous vendors and DETAILS!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Modern Architecture Inspired Wedding Ideas

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Jun 12th

by: Lauren

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With a goal of blending both masculine and feminine elements, these architecture inspired wedding ideas are full of style, romance, and class. A wedding design envisioned for an architect bride or groom, unique touches such as vintage architectural prints and geometric details infused a bit of personality and story into the look. Captured by Shannon Ford Photography and planned by Winey Blonde Events Co., we can’t wait for you to see this beautifully modern inspiration!

From the vendor team:

The vision was focused on melding the masculine and feminine as inspired by an architect and his bride.The vintage architectural prints inspired a geometric base in muted tones. Seasonal flowers focused on hellebores which are an extremely dainty and flowing floral in muted pinks, whites and mauves. The table numbers and escort cards carried on the architectural theme by using an architectural hand lettering skill. Pulled together, the elements highlighted each individual piece. Table numbers and escort cards carried on the architectural theme by using an architectural hand lettering skill.

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photography: Shannon Ford Photography // Ceremony Venue: Pleasant Union Farm // Event Planning: Winey Blonde Events Co. // Floral: Stems Atlanta // Stationery: Typo Boutique // Place Cards: Along the Lines by KB // Wedding Cake: Cake Envy GA // Rentals: PeachtreeTents and Events // Linens: BBJ Linens // Hair: Hair By Tori K // Makeup: HLEE MOUA ARTISTRY // Tableware: The Prissy Plate Company // Wedding Ring: Union Diamond // Wedding Dress + Bridesmaid Dresses: Bride Beautiful of Atlanta

A Timeless Red & White Nashville Wedding

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Jun 11th

by: Lauren

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Brooke and Jimmy’s Nashville wedding was an absolute dream. Married on a crisp Autumn day in November, their timeless red and white wedding design was the perfect look for these high school sweethearts. We love how Ais Portraits captured all of the details of the day, and we can’t wait for you to see it all, as well as hear more from Brooke about the inspiration and process behind their beautiful, elegant wedding.

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

My Mom was the glue that held everything together. She had great ideas, kept everything organized, and made it an amazing weekend! She has always been a great party planner, but she went over the top for our wedding.

How did you meet?

Jimmy and I are high school sweethearts. Although we are from the same home town, we went to different colleges and started our careers in different cities so we spent the better part of the first 9 years of our relationship long distance.

Tell us a little a bit about your wedding.

Timeless – this was a phrase that my Mom and I used often throughout the planning process. We went with neutral base colors, a pop of color, and mixed metals (gold, silver, rose gold).

What was the most important to the two of you while planning? Was there anything that you chose to splurge on or skip?

We both have a love for music and spend a lot of our free time together listening to music so we definitely splurged on getting a live band and it was the best decision ever! We also splurged on getting a vintage jaguar, which was such a fun way to travel from the ceremony to reception and home.

Do you have any advice for couples planning their weddings now?

The two best pieces of advice I got were about the wedding weekend itself. Our Pastor encouraged us to take a moment at the alter and look out to everyone in the pews who loved us and who were there for us and really soak that moment in. The second piece of advice I received was that once your wedding weekend comes, ENJOY IT! It’s very likely that something small will be forgotten or missed, but the special moments and memories will last forever and if you are too worried about everything being perfect you will miss those moments. We had a few small things go wrong (such as our ceremony programs were never handed out), but most people didn’t even notice! Of course it was a little disappointing since we put work into those, but ultimately it didn’t matter.

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photography: Ais Portraits // Ceremony Venue: Wightman Chapel at Scarritt Bennett // Reception Venue: The Bridge Building // Event Planning: Sweetwater Events // Floral: Enchanted Florist Nashville // Videography: White Heart Wedding Films // Rentals: Liberty Party Rental // Hair: Blowout Co // Wedding Dress: Mikaella // Groom’s Attire: Brooks Brothers // Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka // Bridesmaid Dresses: Adrianna Papell

A Tribute: Kate Spade Inspired Wedding Inspiration

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Jun 8th

by: Lauren

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I wanted to share a little something in memory of Kate Spade. All of the beauty, happiness, and color that her brand embodied has been a gift to my life, and has inspired me more than any other designer or brand out there. Stripes, polka dots, and bold pops of color are all elements that you can’t help but smile when you see them. And of course, these things are all perfect for incorporating into weddings! As a color-and-pattern lover, you can imagine my excitement when I see the words “Kate Spade Inspired”!

We have featured quite a few Kate Spade inspired weddings and shoots over the years, and I’ve rounded them up to share here, in hopes that they will inspire you just as much as they have inspired me!

CHIC PINK & BLACK KATE SPADE WEDDING IDEAS

COLORFUL KATE SPADE INSPIRED WEDDING IDEAS

A KATE SPADE INSPIRED DONUT BRIDESMAID BRUNCH

CHIC KATE SPADE INSPIRED OKLAHOMA WEDDING

AN ELEGANT KATE SPADE INSPIRED WEDDING

COLORFUL & MODERN KATE SPADE INSPIRED WEDDING IDEAS

Any other Kate Spade lovers who also love the look for weddings?! I will definitely never tire of this kind of inspiration, that’s for sure! Which aspect of the Kate Spade brand is your favorite? Comment below, or head over to our Instagram and let us know!