You would never guess that this bride wasn't the girl spinning around in her mother's veil at eight years old dreaming about her one day wedding. Because just as she picked a super charming husband, she planned a super beautiful wedding. A Southern Soiree was on hand to help bring her newly discovered dream to life, and Robin Lin Photography graciously captured every sweet detail.
"Durham"
Good morning SMPers. If bowties and billy balls make you smile and if pretty prints and a fresh pink palette are your cup of tea... ok let's face it, if charm is your thing you're going to heart this preppy garden wedding in a big way. From planner extraordinaire, A Swanky Affair this darling Durham soirée is as cute as they come. It's North Carolina chic and you can see the rest of the beautiful images by ...
Southern weddings, we heart you. We love that certain charm you never, ever forget to put on before walking down the aisle. We love the sweetness that is a prerequisite for every one of your brides and grooms. We love the smiles, the laughter, and the sweet tea enjoyed in rocking chairs. And we love you for giving us Nancy Ray Photography, because she always gives us the quintessential southern soiree - this one being quite possibly...
Have you ever seen a wedding so lovely? After spending the day with this summery North Carolina affair, I can't remember if I have. This one is so wonderful and marvelous, with an ambiance of warmth stretching from the beautiful bride's smiling eyes all the way to the uber cool The Cotton Room, it's driven all other sweet soirees out of my mind. And there is...
Thank you so very much to Youn and Nathan for sharing their gorgeous day with us. And of course, to the incredibly talented Ken Luallen the photographs that have made our heart skip a beat!
A last bit from Ken...Youn and Nathan's reception decor created an intimate atmosphere, brought on largely by fuchsia and purple paper globes draped above the outdoor patio, its...
There is something so refreshing about today's affair. Not sure if it's the pretty DIY touches or the sweet approachable style, with hints of whimsy tucked in every corner. Whatever it is, I can't get enough!
From the fabulous Ken Luallen...Not inclined to be oppressively formal, Youn made sure she and her bridesmaids had fashionable flip-flops (pink and purple, of course) available to relax their feet as needed throughout...
LOVING today's featured wedding...mainly because it is not only photographed by one of my favorite Little Black Book members, Ken Luallen, but also because the bride is so stinking crafty and so ridiculously cute!
From Ken Luallen...Our groom's personality shone...
So, remember this amazing DIY invitation that we featured during one of our DIY contests? You guys went nuts over it and guess what...the cute bride recently tied the knot and her photographer, Ken Luallen (one of the best in our Little Black Book), is stopping by to share some of the ridiculously great pictures and details!












































