Can I be honest? I love pink. And glitter. And polka dots and really any kind of girly goodness. I know, I know…I’m pretty much fulfilling every blogger stereotype out there but when this sort of Kate Spade-inspired shoot comes my way, I just can’t contain the giddies. But behind all the poppy colors and bold prints are the real stars of this show. Vendors like Jasmine Star, Lindye Galloway Design and LVL Weddings & Events who pored over the details and brought all my school-girl dreams life. You seriously can’t miss the full gallery because this, my dears, is what playful wedding inspiration is all about.

 

From Lindye Galloway Design…With spring in the air and summer fast approaching we put together a bold shoot that exudes color, layers of patterns, and plenty of design eye candy! Desiring a modern feel, the location for the shoot is in an art gallery that is the perfect blank canvas to build upon. First is the ceremony! A colorful striped runner rests between the sea of ghost chairs, leading up to the aisle and (drum roll for a unique twist) continues several feet up the wall for a dramatic effect. Flanking each side of the runner are custom-built vertical flower gardens that I made from large PVC pipe… and was no small feat! Filling some of the pipes are overflowing, luscious flowers that add a soft and cascading touch to the other exposed pipes. Next is the reception! Mimicking the ceremony runner are panels of polka dotted fabric that run under the table and up the wall. A white wood table grounds the reception area with ghost chairs giving a reveal to the fabric underneath. Lining the length of the table are flower vessels created out of PVC pipe, simply adorned with ribbon, and filled with an overabundance of gorgeous flowers. Each place setting features a unique custom place mat that was made out of plexiglass, highlighting the menu with the guest’s name and darling silverware graphics. Each plate is wrapped in a napkin and secured with a ring to create a bow. Also donning a bow is the beautiful cake with polka dots and a cascading circle backdrop. The eye-catching bride is outfitted in a stunning dress with a sweet tulle pouf that is the perfect compliment to her smashing groom in a slim fitting grey suit.

Photography: Jasmine Star | Designer: Lindye Galloway Design | Coordinator: LVL Weddings & Events | Venue: Chuck Jones Center | Floral Design: Krista Jon Design | Cake: Sweet and Saucy | Paper Goods: Copper Willow | Rentals: Signature Party Rentals | Linens: La Tavola | Hair + Makeup: Design Visage | Wedding Dress: “Hope” by Matthew Christopher via Blush Bridal Couture | Groom’s Attire: Friar Tux

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I’m new to the East Coast, but one thing I’ve learned quickly is that when it comes to style, these New Englanders don’t mess around. So when this charming little wedding came my way, I wan’t surprised to learn it was hosted on the coast of Connecticut. It’s a preppy chic soiree planned out by the lovelies behind Jubilee Events. With a host of nautical-driven details plus photography by Katie Slater, I know this wedding will become a new fave after a bit of time spent in the full gallery right here.

And the wedding day video Vantage Point Films? Don’t dare miss it!

 

From the Bride…We wanted our wedding to be a celebration of the people closest to us and the Northeast where we’d fallen in love. We chose Mystic, Connecticut for its harbor and New England charm and fell in love with Eolia mansion the minute we found it. From its gardens on the coast to the home itself, it fit our intimate vision perfectly. We booked the last available summer Saturday in August and I spent the next year praying it wouldn’t be 100 degrees for our wedding day.

With 120 guests and a serious budget, I scoured Etsy for sweet details and we attacked DIY projects on the weekends, building things like wooden cornhole boards and stamping cotton bags for the lavender toss. We came up with a navy blue and pastel color scheme based on the mansion gardens and Connecticut coast. My Mom sewed pillows for the window seats in the house and covered our initials in moss to hang from the doors while Jeff’s Mom and sisters and I sat for hours folding tissue paper pom poms for the tent. With many homemade details and decor items, Diana from Jubilee Events was my wedding planning angel, pulling everything together on our big day in a perfect bow. Jane from Just For You Floral Design brilliantly captured my vision for flowers (even though I had no idea what it was), and we ended up with a stunning mix of dahlias and garden roses, babys breath and blue thistle. I think I squealed loud enough for the entire hotel to hear when she brought our bouquets in the morning I was so overwhelmed by how they turned out!

Our weekend was dreamy and everything we could have asked for despite a small hiccup in the weather! We had an incredible rehearsal dinner and welcome party the night before under perfectly sunny skies, but then woke to a total downpour on our wedding day. With so much of our day taking place outside, I spent the morning considering our “plan B’s” and glued myself to The Weather Channel on my iPhone. At 4pm the clouds parted, and we were married an hour later under beautiful pink skies. A few months earlier I’d had a dream of my late grandmother telling me “it will be all right,” and I like to believe she took care of the weather for us. One of my favorite moments of the night was standing outside with Jeff during dinner, watching our guests eat and mingle by candlelight in the house – exactly the fabulous dinner party we hoped for!

It wouldn’t have happened without the best all-star team of vendors in Connecticut who executed everything flawlessly, our rockin’ band who kept our guests on the dance floor, and the very talented Katie Slater who captured all of our memories in stunning photographs. It was the perfect love-filled-to-the-brim weekend and we adored every second!

Wedding Photography: Katie Slater for Carla Ten Eyck Photography | Wedding Location: Harkness Memorial State Park | Hotel: The Whaler’s Inn, Mystic CT | Wedding Planning: Diana Chouinard at Jubilee Events | Floral Design: Just For You Floral Design | Caterer: Gourmet Galley | Wedding Cakes: J Cakes | Cinematographer: Vantage Point Films | Wedding Dress: “Peral” gown by Pronovias | Bride’s Veil: Bride’s Mother’s | Bride’s Monogram Ring: Bride’s Grandmother’s | Shoes: Manolo Blahnik “Sedaraby” pumps via Nordstrom | Bride’s Jewlery: Nicole Miller + Rent The Runway | Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale G560C in french blue via Bella Bridesmaid | Bridesmaid Chevron Clutches: Etsy, Toriska Bags & Crafts | Hair + Makeup: Jennie Kay Beauty | Groomsmen: Jos A Bank + Vineyard Vines | Groom’s cufflinks: Etsy, Waxwing Jewelry | Rings: Rumanoff’s Fine Jewelry | Cocktail + Ceremony Band: Gypsy Wisdom | Rentals: Party Rental, Ltd. | Photobooth: Party Animalz, Ltd. | Save the Date Postcards: Posh Paperie | Invitation Suite: Mr. Boddington | Vintage Stamps: Ebay | Calligraphy: Etsy, lilflower, for Invitations and Michelle Dowling for Day of | Officiant: Rev. Victoria Burdick | Cake Toppers: Etsy, Charlene/ Creative Butterfly XOX INC | Signature Drink Straws: Etsy, Giddygappers Custom Paper & Decor | Chevron Favor Bags: Whisker Graphics | Custom Pillows: Bride’s Mother | Chalkboard Handwriting: Etsy, Julie Hays Designs | Chalkboard signs, cornhole boards, lavender sachets, table numbers, window frame seating chart, tissue paper pom poms, moss initials: DIY by Bride + Groom

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I 100% admit that I have a major girl crush on Molly Sims. She’s just too cool and down to earth not to completely adore. And then her wedding to Scott came along and it sent that crush into overdrive; embarrassingly so. But I’m pretty sure once you have some time to really pore through the whole affair you’ll understand. It’s in its very own category of wedding; let’s call it glamour garden kicked up a few notches with the help of some great talents and the beauty of Gia Canali’s images. We also have the rehearsal dinner and part I of this shindig as well as the full gallery to get completely lost in for the day.

SMP: What was the inspiration behind your Bridesmaids’ dresses?
The color palette was a mix of beige, bone, hints of pink, and touches of black. Elizabeth Kennedy made all the bridesmaid dresses.  They (both the dresses and the girls) looked gorgeous!

SMP: What was your absolute favorite moment of the day?
Our kiss! And right before the pictures, we had a private moment on the dock by the pond, just us.

SMP: Any advice for future Brides?
Take time to have a private moment with each other after you are married. Have one drink together and just take it all in. You won’t regret it!

SMP: What was your color inspiration for your wedding?
The only pop of color was the flowers used for the centerpieces and in the bouquets. My flowers were gorgeous English garden roses in the perfect salmon color.

SMP: Any special touches added to the reception that you just LOVED?
At the reception we had one long 80-foot table and several smaller tables scattered around. Each table had different, single-colored floral arrangements on them.(Kimm at the Velvet Garden is so good!!)

We had old vintage furniture surrounding a wood dance floor.   When it was time for the cake,  we opted for red velvet, made from my grandma’s own recipe!  I couldn’t have been happier. It was so elegant!  … Even when the best man’s jacket caught on fire during his speech!!

A bit more great advice from the gorgeous Bride:
During the reception, be sure to go around to each table and tell your guests how much you appreciate them being there. Making that effort goes a long way and it means so much to the people who have come to celebrate with you.

And last, but certainly not least, ENJOY! ENJOY! ENJOY the day! Don’t sweat the small stuff! You won’t remember those things anyway!

 

From Stefanie Cove… Molly’s amazing spirit and pure, genuine excitement throughout the entire planning process truly made this collaboration an absolute joy. From the first site visit until the wedding day, we enjoyed every step of the way. Every detail was carefully thought out and had a special meaning to Molly and Scott…whether it was incorporating Molly’s mother’s red velvet cake recipe to the specific songs played throughout the dinner.

Working with Scott was great, too. His two priorities were having comfortable seating (we made sure to test out the chairs together!) and that there would never, ever be a line at the bars.

For even more gorgeous imagery check out Gia Canali’s blog here and a big, huge thank you to Molly and Scott for letting us delve into your big day. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness xoxo

Photography: Gia Canali Photography | Event Design and Production: Stefanie Cove & Yifat Oren | Florals: Kimm of The Velvet Garden | Venue: private winery estate in Calistoga, California | Vintage tabletop rentals: Vintage Table Co | Ceremony and Cocktail music: Elew | DJ: Michelle Pesce | Film: Bliss Productions | Lighting: Got Light | Bridesmaid dresses: custom-designed by Elizabeth Kennedy | Molly’s wedding gown: Marchesa | Scott’s attire: Tom Ford LA | Bride’s hair: Davy Newkirk | Bride’s makeup: Monika Prensena | Invitations: Mr. Boddington’s Studio | Day-of Paper Goods: Tiny Pine Press | Bride’s jewelry: Lorraine Schwartz

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