Virginia Wedding by Katy Carrier Events
I am a girl who LOVES color and though I can appreciate a pale palette, it is the lovely vibrant combinations that really do it for me. Well Katy Carrier Events seems to know the way to my heart because they have left no stone unturned when weaving together this fabulous display of color. Captured by Eric Kelley Photography, this Charlottesville, Virginia wedding is sure to perk up your spirits. And if that doesn’t work then the too cute for words ring bearer should do the trick. I seriously can’t get enough. See more of this bright, happy day in the gallery.
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From Katie Carrier Events…
Becca and Ben are the sweetest, funniest and most gorgeous couple, and working with them to plan their Charlottesville, Virginia wedding was an absolute blast. They were married on July 23, 2010 at Farmington Country Club, a beautiful and historic club with grand architectural details set on lush, scenic property. Photographer Eric Kelley did an amazing job of documenting the day! Becca and her mother Dottie are known for their love of the color red, so it was a given that it had to be incorporated into the wedding. Becca chose a darling palette of raspberry red with coral, pink and pool blue accents, and let her bridesmaids choose their favorite style of dress by Swoon in raspberry red. The groomsmen wore great Vineyard Vines ties in shades of pink with their light gray suits, and the two ring bearers (possibly the cutest little boys you’ve ever seen!) wore matching Vineyard Vines bow ties with their tiny seersucker suits, and each carried a Paloma’s Nest Ring Bearer Bowl.
Becca wore a gorgeous lace and dupioni silk dress by Martina Liana (with pockets!), and her mother made her veil using lace from Becca’s grandmother’s wedding dress. It was such a sweet and meaningful touch. Tara Bliven of Ephemera Press designed a gorgeous letterpress invitation suite with a custom calligraphy font that incorporated a double “B” monogram inside of a bracket shape. We then carried the monogram and bracket shape throughout the entire wedding, making hand-embossed tags that we put on almost everything, like the napkins, favor boxes and parasols. Even the fan-shaped programs for the outdoor ceremony were cut out in the bracket shape.
The first thing Becca and Ben told me when we started planning was how important it was to them that their wedding was casual and comfortable, and that their 200+ guests have a ton of fun, with great music and great food. Becca and Ben chose an amazing band called Big Ray and the Kool Kats, and they kept the dance floor packed the entire night! Surprise musical performances by family and friends also made the evening so personal and unique. After an amazing dinner and delicious cake and desserts, the couple treated their guests to a late night snack of sliders and mini cones of French fries. One of my favorite moments of the evening was when Becca’s bridesmaids helped her pull off a surprise mid-reception in the middle of the dance floor: the ballgown skirt of Becca’s dress came off to reveal a darling lace minidress and red shoes underneath! Everyone, including the groom, was completely surprised! After a sparkler exit, Becca and Ben drove off in an awesome ‘57 Chevy – red, of course!
Photography: Eric Kelley Photography / Flowers: Flower Designs by Jacquelyn / Event Planning & Design: Katy Carrier Events / Ceremony & Reception Location: Farmington Country Club, Charlottesville, VA / Officiant: Reverend Doctor Joseph Ryan (no website) / Ceremony Musicians: The Linden Trio / Band: Big Ray and the Kool Kats / Cake: Cakes Unlimited / Invitations & Calligraphy: Ephemera Press / Lighting: MS Events / Dress: Martina Liana / Shoes: Pour La Victoire / Bridesmaids: Swoon from Bella Bridesmaid / Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Jos. A. Bank suits & Vineyard Vines ties / Ring Bearer Bowls: Paloma’s Nest / Rentals: Festive Fare / Wine Barrels: Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery / Additional Photos by Shannon Lee
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Congrats, Eric! These pictures are awesome. What a beautiful day for a beautiful couple!
I love her shoes! The match boxes are such a cute idea too!
Where are the matches from?
Awesome and beautiful wedding! Love the colors. : )
Oh, I just loved the pics. What a beautiful wedding, and everything seemed to fit. The white and red, just comes alive and so romantic. The couple looked so happy, and everything was just gorgeous!
The color palette here is fantastic! And the bride's dress for both the ceremony and reception is fabulous!
Very beautiful wedding! Love all the colors! Who make and where can I find the dress Rebecca is wearing when departing wedding(picture with fireworks)?
Love the colors, her bouquet/flowers, those adorable little ring bearers, & the parasols :) Her shoes are perfect! I think it's pretty cool that she changed from ballgown to mini-dress!! So pretty and fun!
i searched the designer's website to try to find the bride's dress, but no luck. any help? thanks!
And to think I was able to attend! It was truly a fabulous event! Love you all!
What gorgeous, vibrant colors! Love!
Thank you all for your sweet comments! Becca's amazing convertible dress is Style No. 260 from Martina Liana. The matches were made by me with help from my girls Susannah and Shannon and the paper covering them is from Paper Source.
GORGEOUS Wedding!
Any insight on where she found the program fans? I LOVE THEM!
The combination of fine art and photojournalism keep my interest, looks fresh and creative. The use of light on the couple is romantic. Thanks for posting such a pretty wedding.
Quite stunning. The photograher has captured superbly the sweetness, intermacy and pure joy of this all too brief moment in time for the happy pair.
This is a beautiful wedding and makes me so excited that Eric will be the photographer for our daughter's wedding. The photographs make the moment last a lifetime!
aww yay! katy did such a spectacular job. gorgeous photography as well!
So many beautiful details! Go Katy!
love the backdrop to the cake!
I'm just starting to plan a Charlottesville/Farmington wedding, so I am thrilled to see these fantastic photos. Congrats to Becca and Ben!
I LOVE the colors they chose! This wedding is gorgeous! I am in love with those monogrammed favor boxes. How cute! I also love both of the bride's dresses.
Hi Meghan! I made the program fans and will be adding them to my Etsy shop soon. In the meantime, you can email me if you want more info -- kc{at}katycarrierevents.com
Gorgeous wedding! I am getting married soon and seeing unique use of colors and designs is so inspiring. The pictures are absolutely stunning. Erik Kelley Photography did a fabulous job!
Thanks all for the kind words! It was such a beautiful wedding, and we all had a great time. Can't wait to work with Katy again sometime - she was fantastic.
Lovely wedding! Does anyone know where to find parasols like the ones found here? I have been looking all over for my wedding next year! Thanks.
Eric... this is really gorgeous... such beautiful work!
Congratulations! Katy this was an amazing wedding, it turned out wonderfully. I am so glad you are getting the recognition you deserve. Spread the word everyone! Katy Carrier Designs! Share the love!
What a beautiful wedding!!! The pictures are tremendous. Your have a collection of memories here that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Hi Danielle! You can find white parasols at Save on Crafts: http://www.save-on-crafts.com/whiteumbrella.html and Luna Bazaar has an amazing assortment of colored parasols: http://www.lunabazaar.com/wedding-parasols-umbrellas.aspx
WOW, What a colorful wedding! Amazing theme too.
Eric Kelley has such a great eye for design - captures the moment perfectly for a lifetime of memories. Great job!
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love the photos-so vibrant and happy!
LOVE the colorful ruffled tiered curtain!
This wedding is just so beautiful. I don't think there's one aspect of it that I didn't look at and think 'wow'!
Once again, KCE does an amazing job of making a couples' special day unforgettable!!
nice colors and unique when the couple use fireworks
OMG !!! I love the bride's shoes are so wonderful !!! :)
I love the photographs! Colors are so fun!
The dream day that all people are waiting for. Thanks for letting us to look the pictures.
love the colors!