We’re wrapping up another gorgeous week here at SMP Massachusetts with this pretty, purple infused, indoor fete. This beautiful bride got her DIY on and made so many elements for her big day including jewelry for herself and her besties, place cards, programs, and even tears of joy tissue packets! Talk about talent! Michael Brook Photography captured each moment and detail and you can see it all right here in the full gallery!
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From Michael Brook Photography… Becky and Todd crafted a wedding day that seamlessly combined stylish contemporary elements and their families’ histories. The warmth imbued in the whole production wasn’t the least bit surprising after getting to know them at their engagement shoot.
Becky’s satin dress fit in with the modern lounge furniture at the reception. One of the most special elements was the collection of family wedding photos Todd and Becky displayed in the lobby. They had several generations represented — parents to great grandparents. And the warm wood beam ceiling and glowing fireplace matched perfectly the display of their families’ wedding portraits and traditional eastern European money dance (both of their families are Slovak and Hungarian). How it works: the wedding guests line up for a chance to dance a polka with the bride. Each guest “paid” for this opportunity and placed a dollar or so in a cigar box, then they got a prize at the end of the dance (in their case, it was the choice of a lollipop or a cigar — the real tradition was to take a shot of liquor). Becky said jokingly that it was, “awkward and fun at the same time!”
Becky also handmade several elements. She made her own bracelet, bridesmaid jewelry, place cards, pomanders that lined the aisle, programs, tears of joy tissue packets, and card box.
Wedding Photography: Michael Brook Photography / Wedding Venue: The Villa in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts / Floral Design: Blooms of Hope / Wedding Cinematography: Jason Harmon Films / Wedding Programs: Allure Invitations / Wedding Cake: Dessert Works / Ceremony Music: Gilded Harps / DJ: Greg Cappozi of C-Zone Music / Bride’s Bracelet, Bridesmaids’ Jewelry, Place Cards, Aisle Pomanders, Programs, Tissue Packets + Card Box: DIY by the Bride / Wedding Dress: Jasmine Bridal via Hillary’s (Now Closed) / Hair: Johanna McGillicuddy of G2O Salon / Tuxedos: Domenic’s Tux
Did you ever read the book Blueberries for Sal when you were a kid? It’s a classic, New England children’s story and one of my favs! This beautiful, Maine wedding by Claire McCormack Photography has the same sweet spirit with adorable details right down to the handmade blueberry jam favors! See it all in the full gallery!
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From the bride… The combination of weather with a season may often invigorate a highly simplistic atmosphere by mere fact that the marriage of these elements is unique. Our wedding was just such an event. How often do you experience a warm day at the beach in union with an exploding aura of fall foliage? Our guess is that days like this are one in a million, specially reserved for outdoor weddings like ours. To symbolize our unity, Ben and I chose to combine sand from a beach in Maine where I grew up and earth from his grandmother’s ranch in Texas where he grew up. My engagement ring and wedding ring were from Tiffany’s, yet another classy symbol of my northeastern heritage. For my husband, I had a local silversmith from Ben’s hometown in Texas design a one-of-a-kind band. Jim Hjelm and J. Crew created a well juxtaposed array of creamy light tones from my dress to Ben’s indigo-navy 3 piece suit, respectively. I wanted my wedding to have classic, nautical colors with a touch of autumn flair to create a cohesive blend between the participants and the natural cathedral in which we were married. The orange accent color can be found in my flowers, in the girls’ shoes, on the cakes, and in the ribbon used to adorn invitations, ceremony programs, and table settings. One of my bridesmaids screen-printed the front of my invitations to give them a personal and organic touch. In lieu of a single, tiered cake, we designed a table dedicated to a large bouquet of 7 cakes, each unique in flavor. After much merriment, a few dances on tables, and a glamorous exit upon my husband’s shoulders, our guests bade us a “Sparkler Farewell” as we drove off into the warm starry night on our private boat. Our guests departed, arms full of blueberry jam that my mother and I had made as favors, and took a leisurely ferry ride back to the mainland.
Wedding Photography: Claire McCormack Photography / Wedding Venue: Great Diamond Island / Wedding Catering: Diamond’s Edge Restaurant & Marina / Wedding Florals: Laurie Andrews / Wedding Cakes: Bam Bam Bakery + Whole Foods / Wedding Invitations: Papier Gourmet and Alaina Harris screen-printed front card / Wedding Dress: Jim Hjelm Style JH8109 from Serendipity Bridal / Seamstress: Olga Novosselova / Bride’s Shoes: Tory Burch Navy Blue Reva Tumbled Patent Ballerina Flats from Neiman Marcus / Bridesmaid Dresses: Alisanne Dress in Cotton Taffeta with Bow from J.Crew / Groom’s Suit : Ludlow Two-Button Suit in Irish Linen from J.Crew / Groomsmen Suits: Tuxedos on Broadway / Pocket Squares: DIY / Wedding Favors: Hand-picked, homemade wild Maine blueberry jam / Officiant: Brad Johnson / Pianists: Jamie Earhart, Ron Johnson / Vocalist: Jason Catron
Oh, sweet Great Gatsby inspired shoot…you had me at Miu Miu crystal covered heels. Beyond that, every. single. detail. of this modern meets vintage stylized wedding by mStarr event styling + design is swoon worthy-from the too-pretty-to-eat French macarons to the organic, textural floral arrangements. Pour a glass (or two) of bubbly and get ready to Pin, there are plenty more breathtaking images by Kelly Dillon Photography in the gallery!
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From mStarr event styling + design… “Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!” Who doesn’t remember the line from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic set in the roaring 20’s? As the eagerly anticipated movie remake is due to come out in December, I thought about the opulence! the mystery! the sparkle! the garden parties! the head pieces! And I thought let’s make what’s old new again. It was important to have that Gatsby-era “feel” but with a modern twist — something that can translate to weddings of today and include components that can be replicated by others. The shoot started with a vision, then inspiration boards. And as always seems to happen, things began to morph a bit along the way with the addition of vendors and new ideas. Part of that vision included an outdoor shoot at sunset with a mansion as the backdrop. The grand mansion at Elm Bank, with its beautiful gardens surrounding it, was the perfect setting to our Gatsby-themed shoot. After consecutive days of rain (the weather channel app was not my friend that week), the skies cleared up and we got our “golden hour” shots, captured perfectly by the talented Kelly Dillon.
No doubt that details are an important part of both my professional and personal life, and this shoot wasn’t any different. I was inspired by Gatsby quotes, pictures and descriptions from the time period, elegant fashion, and nature. I wanted a shoot that was whimsical, incorporated French elements (a nod to Fitzgerald’s time in Paris) and nature (the moss and lavender became fixed in my mind), and took a different approach to stereotypical black tie elegance.
So many trusted (and helpful!) vendors were involved, and I was thrilled to find some new ones to bring on board — the beauty of this shoot simply would not have happened without each of those vendors! It came together as a stunning blend of grandeur and nature complete with furniture and vintage china rentals from New England Country Rentals, lush flowers from Tangerine Creations you want to just get lost in, delectable French macarons from C. Crowell Fine Confections, and my envisioned draped tent and chandelier brought to life by Jack Falvey Associates just to name a few. And of course the models! I loved the idea of featuring local bloggers — they’re comfortable in front of the camera, and my close friend Lani of the ever-fabulous Mon Petit Chou Chou helped style the lovely duo of Michele from Michele’s Musings and Kristen from The Boston Fashionista. Wasn’t hard to convince them to play dress up for the day and walk away with gorgeous pictures, and I’m so glad they said yes! And PS, can we swoon just a bit over the Miu Miu deco-bejeweled heels? Sending those back to Bloomingdales made for a sad day.
Wedding Photography: Kelly Dillon Photography / Wedding Venue: Elm Bank via the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Wellesley, Massachusetts / Event Planning + Styling: Emily Starr Alfano of mStarr event styling + design / Floral Design: Tangerine Creations / Wedding Invitations: Toby Dondis Ltd. / Calligraphy: Jan Boyd Calligraphy / Macarons: C. Crowell Fine Confections / Lavender Honey Caramel Favors: Iris Estell / Furniture Rentals: New England Country Rentals / Tent + Lighting: Jack Falvey Associates / Other Rentals: Peterson Party Center / Linens: Table Toppers of Newton / Fashion Styling + Model Bride: Noelani Zervas of Mon Petit Chou Chou / Model Bridesmaids: Michele of Michele’s Musings + Kristen of The Boston Fashionista / Hair: Missy Pappas of Sylvestre Franc Salon / Makeup: Zoe Markos / Clothing: Bloomingdales + Michael DePaulo / Shoes: Miu Miu / Bridal Sashes: Venust Bridal / Headbands: Untamed Petals / Wedding Rings: Laura Preshong / Vintage Plate Rentals: Making ME Event Planning Firm
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