Real Wedding
We are featuring THE most gorgeous real wedding today, which was sent to me by one of our loyal readers, Amy. First, I wanted to introduce this lovely couple, as their "story" is just too cute to pass up...
From Amy...
Aaron and I met in July 2004 as volunteers of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. I was chairing the foundation’s black-tie fundraiser, Wish Night, Aaron was the Creative Director. After pouring over piles of my old children’s books, we settled on the theme “Once Upon a Wish,” all based around fairytales. And a fairytale year it was. We fell in love and raised $1 million. Since then, we have designed and built a new house, established The Brand Hatchery, our small but rapidly growing branding, advertising and interactive agency in Dallas, TX, and planned our wedding—together.
These two are what I strive to be in my head. Seriously.
Okay, now for the really fun part...the wedding! Amy's sweet husband Aaron put together these beautiful story boards for us, so that we could see just how lovely their wedding was. I know that you are going to love them as much as I do! Here is the first look...
A bit more from Amy...
After our engagement. we flew to CA and drove more than 600 miles one weekend in search of the perfect setting. It wasn’t until we returned home that I found The Carneros Inn in Napa Valley online and booked it sight unseen. We also found our rockstar photographer, Tanja Lippert, online. We were married by one of my father’s best friends in the Inn’s Apple Orchard standing on a bed of white rose petals a few months later. We designed all of the details, but Wedding Coordinator Marie Rios of Creative Occasions made our vision possible.
Are you in love yet? Well, just you wait. Amy will be sharing all of the beautiful details that made her wedding magical a little later today...and of course, we have so many more pictures for you to devour.
Amazing, amazing, amazing! LOVE this wedding! Amy must share where that beautiful dress came from. :)
Posted by: Emily | May 13, 2008 at 07:39 AM
the carneros inn is one of my favorite places on earth! gorgeous pics. lovely couple. i cant wait to see more!
Posted by: leigh miller | May 13, 2008 at 07:45 AM
That is the beautiful dress I have ever seen..........please share!
Posted by: Kim B | May 13, 2008 at 07:46 AM
I absolutely adore the photo tree. It looks like its pictures of different married couples.. do yo have any more info on the photo trees?
Posted by: Vanessa | May 13, 2008 at 07:48 AM
Yep...we have all of the details coming soon! Check back in a couple of hours as Amy is going to outline all of the sources and gorgeous details (like the photo tree) for us!
Posted by: abby larson | May 13, 2008 at 07:50 AM
I would love to know the name/brand of that dress... please!!
Posted by: Anne-Mette Jakobsen | May 13, 2008 at 08:28 AM
That dress is incredibly beautiful! I believe it is Lela Rose - from her Fall 2007 Collection.
Posted by: Heather | May 13, 2008 at 08:58 AM
I feel like we have so much in common! I'm a volunteer for Make-A-Wish and have been in love with the Carneros Inn ever since celebrating our first anniversary there in October '04. I can't wait to learn more about this adorable couple and see more of their amazing pictures!
Posted by: cyndi | May 13, 2008 at 09:43 AM
What a beautiful collage of wedding photos! I love all the green accents! Was green the color of your wedding? Excellent choice for a spring wedding
Posted by: wedding photographer | May 13, 2008 at 09:51 AM
I love this wedding - and got to see it a long time ago when I met with Marie of Creative Occasions. There were SO many beautiful shots, it seemed like a perfect day!
Posted by: jessamyn harris | May 13, 2008 at 09:54 AM
Oh GORGEOUS! And I love her dress!
Posted by: Kathryn | May 13, 2008 at 10:09 AM
Oh my gosh her dress!!!!! I love it! LOVE IT! What a sweet story too. Can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Heidi @ Zenadia Design | May 13, 2008 at 10:20 AM
That dress is pretty incredible - and I'd LOVE to find out where she got that adorable shrug!?
Posted by: Kate | May 13, 2008 at 11:20 AM
I was the lucky photographer who got to photograph this stunning wedding. I have to say, Amy and Aaron are as sweet and adorable in person as they are in their photos!!! One of my favorite weddings of the year!!!!! Thanks for featuring us!!!
Tanja Lippert
Posted by: Tanja Lippert | May 13, 2008 at 12:44 PM
This was my most favorite couple and wedding! I was so fortunate to help them plan this wonderful wedding weekend. I feel so inspired by this wedding, I just want to create more. Amy and Aaron, it was truly a pleasure working with you and I thank you for the privilege.
Marie Rios, Creative Occasions
Posted by: Marie Rios | May 14, 2008 at 06:04 AM
Kind of a weird question...Where did the Mother of the Groom get her black dress? I would love it for my own mother for our wedding. Because she had a mastectomy, she is really picky about how low cut the dress is but I don't want her in the typical MOB dress that goes up to the neck and is not flattering at all!
Posted by: Abby | June 24, 2008 at 07:21 AM
Kind of a weird question...Where did the Mother of the Groom get her black dress? I would love it for my own mother for our wedding. Because she had a mastectomy, she is really picky about how low cut the dress is but I don't want her in the typical MOB dress that goes up to the neck and is not flattering at all!
Posted by: Abby | June 24, 2008 at 07:31 AM