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From the Bride..The location was a beautiful wooded area, giving the wedding it’s ever so gorgeous backdrop. It was love at first sight, Krippendorf Lodge was the perfect place for our wedding.

Alex and I were college sweethearts and through all the ups and downs of life, we had each other. It was meant to be. Nature lovers at heart, the theme came rather naturally. Relaxed, simple, elegant, and full of color, all inspired by nature. Both of us being designers, we definitely knew what we wanted for our big day. The most amazing event and floral designer, Marti Thompson, immediately got our style and created the most breathtaking arrangements. Creative, colorful, and awe inspiring decor. We also had fantastic photographers, Kortnee Kate Photography they took the most amazing photos of the day. Beautiful moments now frozen in time.

The ever flowing, tiered gown by Angelina Couture was lightweight and airy, just right for the perfect weather that day. Sparkling in different shades of purple, the floral vintage necklace was given to me as a birthday present from Alex. This truly was the perfect addition to the gown. Hair and makeup had to have just the right touch. With my passion for cosmetics and beauty, I created my own makeup look and hair. Spirals of locks with a touch of a feather hair broch, from Portobello, hand picked by myself, made for a relaxed natural feel. The bridal party also wore different shades of purple, all unique in their own way. The groom wore a vest, purple chucks, with just the right touch of color.

Adding to our special day, my dad not only walked me down the isle, but made things official, along side with my grandfather. Friends and family from near and far came, made it warm and full of love and support. All in all, making our wedding day very personal and intimate. Details, details, details, all eye catching and unique in their own way. A vintage type writer as a guest book, bird’s nest ring pillow, vintage glass, the natural beauty of wood and gorgeous florals speckled throughout. We also had a sand ceremony. Which of course was beautifully captured by our photographers. The amazing candy bar, which everyone enjoyed, was beautifully decorated by the lovely Marti Thompson. Sitting perfectly on top were the letters L O C K W O O D, my new last name. Full of tears of joy, laughter and love filled the entire day. I couldn’t of asked for anything better!

Wedding Photography: Kortnee Kate Photography / Floral Design: Marti’s Floral Designs / Location: The Cincinnati Nature Center Krippendorf Lodge / Cheesecake: Take The Cake / Wedding Dress: Angelina Couture

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Courtenay also sent us some gorgeous images from one of her winter weddings … Patricia and Adam’s elegant November celebration that we think you’ll love as well …

from Patricia …

We wanted the wedding to be simple but classy – The Lyceum was the perfect back drop to create such a feeling. Combined with the flowers, candles, music, food, and champagne!! It was perfect!. The gold dresses and accents were a nice nod to the holidays without being too much.  Since the wedding was in November, which can be dreadful in Cincinnati, the gold helped keep things warm and inviting. With our move to Switzerland 2 months prior to the wedding, we wanted to bring a few touches of Switzerland – The Swiss Chocolates were direct from the Lindt factory here in Zurich, Switzerland; the Swiss theme Cookies were made by “Cake Creations by Sue”, and the Swiss flag baggage tags were used for table assignments and then kept as favours. It was an easy way for us to provide our new contact information as well as open up an invite for visitors.

Simple and classy … warm and inviting … perfect …

Courtenay’s gorgeous bouquets and centerpieces added just the right amount of color to the elegant color scheme used throughout the wedding.

Patricia’s make-up was done by one of Cincinnati’s best … Little Black Book vendor, Brideface. Seriously ~ look at the close-ups … just beautiful.

{And by the way, Nancy has really great beauty and make-up advice on her Brideface blog.}

Patricia’s wedding gown was by Nicole Miller. Her stunning coat was custom-made by … an unnamed designer. (So sorry … we definitely WILL try to get that information for you!)

Cute, cute Switzerland-inspired cookies by Cake Creations by Sue; Cake by Tres Belle; Photography courtesy of Stephanie Carson of StephCarson Photography.

Congratulations Patricia & Adam … and thanks to Courtenay Lambert Florals for sharing their wedding with us!

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But, what I really loved was the glowing reviews that Tine, the photographer, had to say about Nancy, today’s bride and owner of Brideface in Cincinnati. Seems that everything she touches turns into something beautiful…from the brides that she works with to her own real wedding…

From Nancy…

Rich was living in Brooklyn when we met, and we were engaged at the Brooklyn Bridge, so Kristen Folzenlogen of LetterHeads did a brilliant sketch to bring that element to your invitations. I gave Courtenay Lambert full reign with the florals-I knew I wanted succulents and golds and lots of interesting texture. She blew me away with what she came up with! She even surprised me with a tiny image of my late sister nestled into my gorgeous bouquet.

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