Kristin Vining & Weddings And The City Present … Lindsey & John (ii)
If you’re just joining us, we’re finally revealing Lindsey and John’s Charlotte wedding that we’ve so anxiously been following from Kristin Vining Photography & Weddings And The City! As always, we knew Kristin wouldn’t disappoint!
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from Lindsey …
One of the best parts of the wedding was seeing John for the first time prior to the ceremony. It was just the two of us and Kristin; it was intimate, heartfelt and unexplainable. At first we were extremely hesitant on doing a ‘first look’ session … John is very traditional and wanted to know what that feeling was like to see each other for the first time when I walked down the aisle. However, it was important to us to also capture those first time feelings with just the two of us, creating a memory between only us and the camera. It was truly the most amazing feeling I have ever felt … sitting next to him, both of us not being able to see one another, but being able to feel the connection and breath between us … and then unveiling at the same time … awww, what a tearful moment. For me, nothing could ever top that! It was perfect!
Remember the little ring bearer and flower girl from one of our previous posts? Kristin’s very own little lovelies!
And after months and months of planning … the big moment … as Lindsey and John say, “We Do!”
Then on to the celebration!
Tiffany Ratliff and the rest of the terrific team at Weddings And The City spent hours and hours planning, creating and transforming this space into all that Lindsey had dreamed it could be!
more from Lindsey …
Along with the expertise and creativity of Weddings and the City, we were able to put a vintage feel on a modern space. The layout had a last minute switch from outside on the fourth floor terrace of the Mint Museum of Craft & Design to an indoor/outdoor tent event of grand proportion. Lining the walls were 12 fabric panels measuring 16ft by 8ft that brought a soft feel and lightened the space with a fresh fall glow. 36″ balloons were used to add depth and accent the room and tall ceilings. Feather boas and candld votive brought a subtle and warm lighting to the event. Everything was beyond what we ever imagined … simply elegant, simply perfect, simply unforgettable! It was our dream.
That beautiful cake is by Cake Lady Jill!
And so as all good things must come to an end … our final shot from Lindsey and John’s wedding … they’ve come full circle from their milk & cookies inspired e*shoot to milk & cookies at their wedding celebration!
We wish you both a lifetime filled with just as many exciting moments as you’ve shared with us at SMP!
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Kristin has lots and lots more photos and lots and lots more details from the day over on her blog so head on over there for more of the gorgeousness!!
Thanks SO much to Kristin, Tiffany & Weddings And The City and Lindsey & John for sharing this 0h-so-happy occasion with us!
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Credits & Vendors Update!
Cake Lady Jill, The Place For Flowers, Romona Keveza from J. Majors, Shoes by Mary Norton (Charlotte), Bridesmaids dresses BCBG, Tuxedo from Penguins, Headpiece from Castle Bride Couture, Bridal Hair & Makeup by Elizabeth Tollye, Bridal Portrait makeup (Miami) by Mara Fernandez, Invitations/Stationery ~ Three Little Birds, Videography by Richard Israel, Ceremony location: Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Catering by Best Impressions, Rental Providers~ Classic Party Rental and Connie Duglin, Lindsey’s Necklace from BCBG, Flower Girl Dress from Sweet Plume on etsy, Baby’s tutu from Hannah’s Tutus on etsy, 36″ balloons from 2 The Limit Events.
Love the pic where she is fixing his tie. Beautiful!
This is the most beautiful wedding and engagement photo shoot I have ever seen on SMP. The bride honestly could be a model and the photos belong in a magazine...Absolutely breathtaking!!!
THIS WEDDING IS FABULOUS! I'M WONDERING IF YOU CAN TELL ME WHERE THE BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES ARE FROM? SOOO CUTE! AND WHERE DID THE BRIDE GET HER BEAUTIFUL BELT?!
Hi Tammy ~
Thanks so much!! The bridesmaids dresses are from BCBG and my belt is by Romona Keveza, I purchased my dress + belt from J. Majors in Charlotte... the girls there are fabulous!! :)
xo~ Lindsey Regan Thorne
Love love love your wedding!!! Where is your headpiece from???
BEAUTIFUL! I keep coming back to take a second, third, fourth look.
LOVE the pictures! Absolutely beautiful! Where did you get the necklace from??
I am in love with this wedding. I have seriously been waiting for this wedding since the engagement shots. I am such a nerd. We have such similar taste!
haha!!! Jess, I'm a nerd too b/c even after getting married I still am the biggest SMP fan! Love it!
Anna ~ the headpiece is from Castle Bride.
Emily ~ the necklace is from BCBG
xo ~ Lindsey Regan Thorne
Hi Lindsey,
I love the idea of your cake with the sparkler. I am getting married on July 3rd, and thought your cake idea would be very fitting.
For timing purposes I am trying to see how I could fit it into my day. Did you just cut into your small cake with the sparkler or did you also cut into both cakes the large wedding cake and the small one?
Also, where did you get your flower girls dress? It's super cute.
Thanks so much!
nice shots...congratulations!
I love everything about your weđding and your dress is so gorgeous. May I ask who the designer is?
So beautiful! The only thing I'm unsure of is "so much" fascinator. Oy vey that's a lot of look.
Lindsey,
I LOVE your wedding! You are such a beautiful bride! Where did you get the balloons and the feather accessories? Especially the ones on the chairs for the ceremony? Can you tell us all how to make them if you DIYed them? Also--did your florist provide the tall vases at the ceremony for the flowers or did you order those somewhere?
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Please share details :)
This is really mind strucking photography i have ever seen in my life...All the pics are so lively and no words for the blog....Awesome man!!
So beautiful!
Hi Emily ~
Thanks so much for all the compliments, we are just thrilled to be featured on SMP! Everything was a DYI wedding between my husband, myself and our wedding planners “Weddings And The City”. The 36” round balloons came from “2 The Limits Events”. The feather boa’s on the chairs during the reception I purchased in bulk from “Party Mart”. The feather balls I made on my own using a 4” styrofoam ball and literally hot gluing/ wrapping one 8 foot feather boa all around. My beautiful bridesmaids also carried these in lieu of a bouquet. Yes, our florist “Place For Flowers” did provide all of the flowers including the tall glass vases that were used with the carnations.
Hi Jamie ~
We had 2 cakes, one larger and one smaller. The smaller cake with the sparkler was presented to my husband and myself as we were sitting during the toast’s we cut into that cake while the larger cake was cut by the caterer and served to the guests.
Hi TD ~ The designer of my dress is Romona Keveza purchased at J. Majors in Charlotte.
xo, Lindsey Regan Thorne
As one who loves to incorporate feathers in my design I can't help but LOVE This! Where oh where did you find the aisle feathers???
Lindsey, this is such a stunning affair! Bravo to you and your team!! Any chance we can get some details about the altar decor? I LOVED the engagement shoot and have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of your wedding photos and they most certainly did not disappoint! Congratulations and Best Wishes!!
Hi Angel ~
Thanks so much hun!! As far as the isle décor goes we made all of the feather balls that are hung from the chairs using a 4” styrofoam bal literally hot gluing feather boas all around. I made a pearl strand/ handle for the BM’s to carry but the ones on the aisle I just used a simple ivory ribbon. The aisle runner is fabric that we purchased from Mary Joe’s. Oh and… I can’t forget the feather balls are a “knockoff” to a feather ball clutch by Kate Spade!
Thanks again, Lindsey Regan Thorne
So gorgoeus - Lindsey, I think you have a future in wedding coordination and planning - SO creative! I love your ideas for the ceremony - we to be married are in a tented courtyard (in n. carolina) and I am struggling with how to make it all flow together - love how you tied the feel of the day from yorur shoes, to cake, to flower girls...to decor, STUNNING! I love love love your e-session pics - I squealed with delight when I saw your wedding posts! Congrats!!!!
Love the feathers look - brilliant and vintage glam! Great final shot of the milk and cookies!
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Thank you for all your tips Lindsey, and congratulations! Stunning wedding!
Hi Lindsey,
It's me again. I think on one of the other posts you said you designed your save the date. I have been on tons of websites and haven't found anything that feels like "us". Can you share what programs/templates you used to design yours and where you got them printed!
Again, absolutely stunning wedding!
Emily
Lindsey,
Yours is the first truly fabulous diy wedding I think ever for the vintage glam style you achieved. Congrats and bravo! I am dying to know how you finagled the champagne towers! I have wanted this since day one and am wondering how you nailed this????
Thanks for replying to all of us here, this info is priceless!
Hi Emily ~
I created our Save The Dates using our ‘milk + cookie’ engagement photos, I added to the image using photoshop with all of the details and then uploaded to vistaprint.com from there they printed front/back oversized post cards. All of our stationary {programs, invitations, reserved cards, cones, ext} were created 3 Little Birds in Charlotte.
Hi Dawn ~
I actually came across those champagne glasses at Crate + Barrel, they are actual glass too so at first we were a little hesitant as to if the actual “tower” would last the night… but luckily it did. We literally just stacked glasses on glasses + filled them with water!
Thanks again ladies!!!
xo~ Lindsey Regan Thorne
HI absolutly great look- wondering where the bridemaids necklaces are from? I am having a hard time finding the right one for my valentine's day old hollywood glam wedding. Girls are wearing black tea length dresses black loubutions and cream flowers in their hair- can't get the jewlery quite right- I know what I want but cant find it- Thanks for any input Nina
I love the bridesmaid's necklaces too! I'd really l-o-v-e to know where you found those as well :)
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Hi Lindsey - My name is Lindsey also, and how funny, but my fiance is John too! I am in love with your bridesmaid dresses. I know they are from BCBG but I have searched high and low for them and cannot find them. Did you get them at one of their stores or from a bridal salon? Thanks so much. I am so envious of your wedding. You did a fab job!