images by Widdis Photography

The Moroccan lanterns gracing the long tables are absolutely gorgeous. And, although this wedding is very elaborate, they would also make a beautiful touch to a more casual, budget-friendly wedding. I did a quick google search and found tons of white lanterns of all different shapes. Such a lovely idea!

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First of all, the flowers…ummm, how gorgeous are these flowers? Each bridesmaid carried a different splash of color, making for an absolutely stunning color palette. And the dog. The dog was actually the best man!

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Top Image…At this particular wedding, guests signed pieces of fabric with well wishes which would then be used to create the couple’s first quilt.

Second Image…for an outdoor ceremony or reception, how great are these blankets to keep the guests warm! Might be a pricey detail, but one that would leave such a lovely and lasting impression. Plus, you could use these as favors so they serve double duty!

Third Image…Love notes from you guests. How cute! Left on little paper hearts, then hung with clothespins on pretty ribbons, these are such a sweet touch.

Fourth Image: I love these little “reserved” cards. So simple, and yet so pretty.

Thanks Jasmine for this great inspiration!

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Top Photo…The ribbons on the back of that great wooden chair are completely gorgeous. I can so imagine them at an outdoor, Spanish inspired affair. Love them.

Second Photo…I am absolutely smitten with this touch. Customized buckets and shovels for a beachside wedding. You could actually fill the buckets with treats and use them as hotel welcome buckets for your out of town guests.

Third Photo…And please, how cute are the dog inspired table cards? In our house, our puppy Chloe, is the main event so I can completely appreciate this little touch.

Last Photo…I’ve seen these customized napkins at various weddings and I just think that they are too cute. I love the idea of adding a custom quote, as well.

If you haven’t already, you have to check out J Cogliandro Photography. In all seriousness, they are an incredible team that has some of the more beautiful photographs I’ve ever seen!

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The centerpieces were peonies (local, in season) set in dishes of moss and bluestone rocks from the property where the wedding took place in upstate NY. The bride and groom are both writers and wanted a personal touch on each table. They bought numerous copies of their favorite books (used of course!) and bundled them with ribbon to go on each table. Guests were encouraged to take home any books they wanted. Too cute.

If you are in need of some serious inspiration, check out Lori’s site!

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Weddings are much the same. I’ve said it a million times but it really is “all in the details.” So in honor of our new site, and all of its new details, I wanted to spend a week highlighting the beautiful details that our Little Black Book members have captured.

This first set was sent to me by Ingrid over at Myrtle & Marjoram Photography…

Top Left: For me, flip flops are a must. The only way that I am going to dance the night away is if I can kick off my shoes and get comfortable. I love this bucket of flip flops.

Top Right: Another great detail for any wedding is a signature cocktail. SUCH a good way to bring a bit of personality into the affair and save a bit on the bar bill!

Center: The cupcakes are so cute. I love that they are presented in a really simple, understated way. Like the bride was serving her friends a sweet treat in her own home.

Bottom Left: The lily of the valley bouquet is just so beautiful. Such a pretty, romantic touch.

Bottom Right: I love when florals are potted in containers that are casual and rustic. Pairing the beautiful blooms with a copper pot that you might see in someone’s home, is a nice way to make your decor seem warm and welcoming.

So many more perfect details to come throughout the week! Thanks so much to Ingrid at Myrtle & Marjoram for the inspiration!

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The first is so utterly romantic, in a laid-back and completely approachable way…

The second clip is just as lovely. The bride walking down the aisle with her father, the perfect smiles, the incredible music…it all comes together so beautifully…

I am not sure what it, but I am so weepy today and these clips have me completely choked up. Seeing these gorgeous weddings brought to life in such an artistic and beautiful way is just too much! Thank you so much to Curtis for sharing these clips with us!

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Is that not the most beautiful video you’ve ever seen? The dress, the veil, the everything. I must admit that I was actually brought to tears by this gorgeous film. Pairing the understated background music with the vintage charm of the 16mm and 8mm film, the end result just seemed so authentically beautiful. Lucky for us, Jones will be posting a series of clips from this incredible wedding on his blog for the next three weeks!

Here are some details of the event from Jones…

Thursday night, Trevor and Cece had a Crawfish at CeCe’s brother’s house. Family and friends gathered to reacquaint and eat crawfish, shrimp, sausage, corn, and new potatoes along with their favorite beverages. Local brew Abiza was generously served.

Trevor is Scottish, so along with his relatives and the bagpiper, he wore a kilt. To show the joining of two families, the Father of the Bride (Pierre Villere) wore shoes designed with the groom’s family crest on the toe.

Before entering into the reception, guests were treated to cocktail hour at the mother of the bride’s house (Mimi Bowen) before the Storyville Stompers led the 2nd line into the tent. (The 2nd line is a New Orleans tradition in which guests dance from the ceremony site to the reception site behind a jazz band)

Along with the amazing array of local fare, guests were given a little lagniappe by being treated to freshly rolled cigars from the Cigar Factory of New Orleans and freshly made taffy from local favorite The Roman Candy Man.

The Jimmy Church band played until 2 a.m.

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And guess what…the amazingly talented Stephen Karlisch photographed the affair, and has been sweet enough to share these stunning images with us…

Thank you so much to our Little Black Book members Mason Jar Films and Stephen Karlisch for sharing this incredible wedding with us. Don’t forget to check out the clips that Jones will have on his blog for the next few weeks. And, stay tuned for more fabulous cinematography features!

Here are the sources for Cece and Trevor’s amazing New Orleans wedding…

Event Design: Van Wyck & Van Wyck, Wedding Planners: Crescent City Consultants, Pat
Denechaud, Ceremony: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Bridesmaid’s Luncheon: Galatoire’s, Rehearsal Dinner: Arnaud’s, Wedding Gown: Vera Wang provided by Mimi’s
Boutique, Entertainment: Jimmy Church Band

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