Southern Wedding by Simply Bloom Photography
I always really love when the duo at Simply Bloom Photography sends me their latest and greatest. Their vintage inspired photography always blows me away and they generally score some pretty amazing affairs…so you kind of just KNOW it’s going to be good. Well, this one. Is better than good. Aside from the incredible details and gorgeous color palette, the bride is actually rocking out a purple wedding dress. And it looks beyond gorgeous. So, although I could blab on an on about this one, I’ll just get right to the pictures.
From the gorgeous bride…
True New Yorkers at heart, Jonathan and I still grew up in small towns, which means for us that family and tradition are highly prevalent in our lives. He’s a Yankee from upstate New York and I’m a Southern Belle from the Deep South. Our lives crossed paths one day at Starbucks and since then we’ve been inseparable. Being Southern is a huge part of who I am and also played a huge role in what made Jonathan fall in love with me, so I wanted to make sure this heritage was spread throughout the Wedding. From the cuisine all the way down to the boutonnières we made sure this theme was in the details. The ceremony and reception were held in the Huntsville Roundhouse, which is an old converted train depot. The building was perfectly Southern and vintage all in one.
One of the very most important details of the day was my dress, as it is with most Brides, however being a Fashion Designer and co-owner of my own line it was of the utmost importance. I’ve always loved to place my own spin on tradition and so a white wedding dress just wouldn’t do. I choose to go with mine and my Grandmother’s favorite color of dark purple. My business partner and I then added all our touches using silk taffeta and organza as the main fabrics, and the lining was a pale pink to match the lining we use in all our clothing. The buttons were vintage antique and all the zippers used inside the dress were blue to symbolize the something blue.
I wanted more than just my dress to be special and felt that my Bridesmaids and dearest friends should have the same. Kiley, my maid of honor, was head designer of evening wear at Kay Unger and went to work designing some of the most beautiful Bridesmaid dresses I’ve ever scene. The girls held wooden fans with bows attached to match the Wedding dress, which was a true Southern detail.
We couldn’t leave the men out of being “dressed for the occasion” and so my company had ties made in the same fabric as the Bridesmaid dresses, which was also a gift to the groomsmen. Stacey, the groomswoman, wore a Sara Claire & Esther (my company) dress created specially for her to match the tuxes. The boutonnières and corsages were made by hand using feathers my Father, a hunter, had saved for me.
During the ceremony friends and family enjoyed looking through the vintage books that were recreated into the programs by using a book cover and pages I designed and pasted inside. Near the end of the ceremony one of my close friends stood up to recite a poem for the special moment that she’d written just for us. Very few flowers were used, but hydrangea and willow branches were incorporated into the alter where we stood.
The food itself was all Southern fair with the Grits station being the most important, especially for all the Yankees whom were visiting. The Wedding cake was made from my Great Grandmother’s special Charlotte cake recipe and topped with blackberries and homemade whipped cream. The groom’s cake was 3 tiers of glazed a doughnuts – a true favorite of his. A special addition to the food was the coffee lounge that was a surprise created by our Wedding Planners. Since we’d met at Starbucks this was one of the evening’s highlights. The lounge included homemade biscotti, coffee, and mint julep sweet tea.
Thank you so very much to Vania and Christine of Simply Bloom Photography for sharing this GORGEOUS wedding with you. It’s such a fun departure from your standard wedding and yet it’s still filled to the brim with such beauty. Definitely spend some time on Simply Bloom’s blog as it’s a candy store of wedding inspirations.
OH! And the amazing purple gown…it’s for sale. It’s $3900 and you can email mail{at}saraclaireandesther{dot}com for more info.
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LOVE...How unique, yet classic...Where did you find the grooms suits?
I don't usually like colored dresses, but that one... WOW ! Love the color, the design, the fact that she made it herself... and that cake looks so yummy !
This wedding is absolutely stunning. The color scheme is beautiful. I especially ove the purple gown. I wish I had her figure, I would buy it in a second! Congratulations to them and Simply Bloom, your photos are wonderful.
AMAZING. I love how original the bride was - her dress was stunning, especially the detailing on the back. It is always refeshing to see new ideas incorporated in a wedding. Bridesmaides looked beautiful as well.
I have a purple obsession at the moment - a real shame as it doesn't suit me AT ALL.
However this bride totally rocks this dress.....and with all the pink? Who would have thought it was look so darn cool all together eh?
Ditto everyone elses's comments. That purple is gorgeous, and it's very rare I see bridesmaids dresses that I like, but those are fantastic! They can actually be worn again!
Love the one of her and her bridesmaids!
I love when brides and grooms take risks with their wedding. This is the perfect example of how amazing your wedding can be when you think outside the box!
And the bride wore purple! I love it!! She looked stunning and the entire wedding looked so romantic.
BEAUTIFUL.....The attire is amazing! And what a sweet idea with the programs.
LOVE this wedding! I love it when couples do something unique that can showcase their personalities--her dress is stunning! The entire look with bridesmaids, groomsmen and the couple is so chic!
Beautiful job!
Beautiful work.. Love the soft light and color for the Wedding Photos.
Jason
What a way to put your own personal stamp on a wedding! Love Love LOVE that the lining on the inside of the dress, as is sounds like the case with all their clothes, is pink!
This is amazing! I love brides who take chances and try something "different." I LOVE IT! And that purple is my favorite shade ;)
I love this super cute and eclectic! Bride in black and bridesmaids in white...way to break the trends
that gown is gorgeous!!!
It is so nice to see something different .... and the photos are great ... thanks
I LOVE purple and plum - that dress is just to-die-for incredible!! Pure sass and total style. I think the gals carrying fans is a lovely alternative to a bouquet, too. Very lovely.
The purple dress.....words cannot describe how cool & innovative that is. And the price is so reasonable. What I loved the most is how the bridesmaids wore white/ecru with the purple ribbon. Way to put your own personal stamp on your wedding - so out of the box & stunning!
I loooove non-traditional wedding gowns!
Gorgeous! You should sell the bridesmaids dresses as well as the wedding dress design. I admit, I'd get them! =)
I LOVE THAT YOUR DRESS ISN'T WHITE!! so unique!!!! you pulled it off great!!! :)
A-MAZING!!!
It was a beautiful wedding, but someone should edit this woman's copy: the most beautiful bridesmaid dresses she's ever "scene," the "alter where we stood," "mine and my Grandmother's" and feeding her guests "Southern fair."
Stunning dress! Such a beautiful wedding.
this is utterly gorgeous! her purple gown is just stunning! and the BMs dresses are beautiful! this wedding is so beautiful and beautifully shot as well! GORGEOUS!
I love the dramatic dress and color. Why not walk down the aisle in a new color. I love the surprise of it.
I love the purple wedding dress and the cake with blackberries. Beautiful wedding.
That is a particularly beautiful dress.
The purple gown is truly something special. How come it's for sale?? :) Even the cake suits perfectly to the dress also.
Love the reversal of colors
RE: fotografiranje porok - The dress is for sale b/c they are starting a wedding dress line (and it can probably be ordered in white). I believe they are also starting a men's tie line too... I know they designed all the ties themselves. I saw the dress in person and it was AMAZING. Could have knocked my socks off when the bottom unzipped and became a party dress.
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