I just don’t even know where to start on this one. This modern meets traditional meets fabulous meets wedding branding at its best Austin wedding by Jennifer Lindberg Weddings is to die for. I think I shall start at the monogrammed ghost chairs for the bride and groom – seriously to die for. Or how about the monograms that popped up on pillows, windows, the cake, napkins, beverages tags, etc? To die for. Or the adorable escort/table number idea – see where I am going here? It’s all amazing and the gallery is packed full of all the branding goodness.
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From the Bride… Our wedding was sort of Anthropologie meets Jonathan Adler. Antique charming pieces mixed with a modern pattern and punches of color. It started with a cocktail reception in the garden with the music of “Bob Willis and His Texas Playboys” playing in the background, which created an old-timey 40’s kind of feel. In a way I wanted the reception to feel like you stepped back in time. A little Texan, a little modern, a little old-southern, a little Italian, but all very charming.
Since I’m a designer, I did the invitations myself. It was convenient that both of our initials are “J” so I started there. Being a visual person, I wanted to tell our story in pictures. Each “J” is made up of icons that represent each of us and then the theme was carried out throughout the wedding. They were printed at a local shop that I regularly work with on an antique letterpress.
During the cocktail hour, the guest picked up little escort cards/boxes, which matched the picture of the table they were at. Continuing the theme from the invitations, we chose 12 icons (one for each table) that represented us as a couple and labeled the tables this way. Each card on the table stanchion told a bit of a story on the back of why that picture was significant. In lieu of the new trend of wedding slide shows, we did a photo wall of old family photos, and photos of Jack and I traveling (and some from our engagement session with Jenn). The photos were all black and white in antique white frames.
Our first dance was to Nellie McKay’s “I Wanna Get Married,” which, again, is very 40’s in style and the message of the song is very housewife-ey. I’m not very wife-ly, so I loved the irony of this, but the song is still just pretty. My dad and I danced to Ben Folds’ “Gracie.” When I heard the line “didn’t really want to make you be anything you didn’t want to be,” I knew it was the right song. We’re not very traditional people so what was important to us were those more unique touches.
One of the most important things to us was getting our dog down the aisle. She’s our baby, but she’s terrified of large crowds and public spaces. We did a lot of training ahead of time including multiple visits, so she could get used to the scents of the space. In the end, she was still the wild card, but she did surprisingly very well.
The last personal element was the vows. I didn’t want to recite anything, so it was important to me that we write our own. I’m nervous in front of a crowd, so I was regretting this choice once the day actually came. The morning of the wedding, I was still fine-tuning what I was going to say. Ultimately, my whole message came together in the dressing room with my bridesmaid friends helping me right before the ceremony.
The most memorable part of our ceremony was unplanned. I walk down the aisle, I look at Jack and he’s crying. I hug my mom, and she’s crying. I was about to lose it altogether, when Scott the officiant starts… “We’re all here to celebrate the relationship of Jack and Jeanine.” Right at that moment, a car in the distance slammed on its breaks letting out a very large screech. Everyone laughed and it broke the tension.
I knew I wanted Jenn to photograph my wedding long before I ever thought I’d have a wedding. She’s known my business partner/graphic designer Trina for a long time. One day I was on a plane with Trina while she was working on Jenn’s website. This was the first time I saw her images and I was stunned. I never considered anyone else from that moment on.
Wedding Photography: Jennifer Lindberg Weddings / Wedding Ceremony & Reception Location: Mercury Hall / Floral Design: Flora & Fauna / Wedding Coordination: Mariska Nicholson (mariskamn@mac.com) / Wedding Cake: Coco Paloma Desserts / Rentals: Austin’s World of Rentals / DJ: Todd Meador, Friend of the Bride & Groom / Ceremony Music: Julia Cory / Wedding Dress: Manuel Mota via Balina Bridal / Bride’s Shoes: Stuart Weitzman / Veil: Balina Bridal / Bridesmaid Dresses: Ann Taylor / Groom’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse / Paper Goods: Jeanine Donofrio of State & Madison Design Co. / Catering: 34th Street Cafe
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Beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple!
I am so glad this wedding is being featured! I loved the branding and design. You can see Jeanine's portfolio and work at: http://stateandmad.com/ AMAZING!
What impeccable design. After viewing the details and seeing the design work throughout the pictures, it is obvious the designer has great taste and a paramount level of experience and ideas. Certainly looks as though it resulted in an experience of a life time, and the creativity, I am sure, will be remembered by the guests and all those who were apart of the experience. Well done!
Jenn! This is fabulous! I don't think I've ever seen Mercury Hall dressed up quite like this. She completely transformed the space and I love the initials on the doors and on the lucite chairs, nice touch. As always, beautiful photography!
What a BEAUTIFUL wedding!! The attention to detail and branding is amazing!!!! Gorgeous photos!!
You had me a monogrammed ghost chairs! I loooooove all the little cohesive details! So cute!
The graphic design and attention to detail is incredible - what a work of art!
Gorgeous! I love Love LOVE the chandeliers in the trees!! Now I'm even MORE excited about photographing two weddings at Mercury Hall later this year! :)
Hands down, one of the most beautiful, most detailed weddings I've ever attended. Lovely.
Jenn is one of the most kind, caring, and thoughtful people I've ever met... she brought such delight and brightness to our wedding day (even before we saw the photos!)
Jenn, thanks so much again for being a part of our special day and capturing it so beautifully!! xoxo
Awesome design!
My jaw just dropped! I can't believe how Mercury Hall was so transformed with all of Jeanine's thoughtful details and design. Especially loving the personalized chairs (like everyone else!), table icons & door frosting logos! Great jobs Jeanine & Jenn!
What a fantastic event. Love all the typographic details, patterns and colors. And then the amazing photographs to capture it all!! BEAUTIFUL!
Wow, this brings it all back. Everything is so gorgeous but also so thoughtful and meaningful. I love it!
I did a double take that this was at Mercury Hall. It's a cute space, but wow, they just took it to another level. And those pillows...I knew needlepoint would come back in style! The monogrammed ghost chairs are cool and oh my, I love that dress! Divine! Jenn Lindberg captured it so lovingly. Congrats!
A-MAZ-ING design. This wedding was absolutely beautiful!
Immaculate all around! The design work and attention to every detail is impressive. Great work Jeanine!
I will never forget how beautiful this wedding was! Words really cannot describe it... every detail was thoroughly planned and beautifully designed. Simply stunning.
Absolutely gorgeous! The design, the photography, the chandeliers, the couple, everything is beautiful!
This was a beautiful wedding - the venue, the food, the ambiance were exquisite.
I feel just like Suzi Q.; I totally didn't realize it was Mercury Hall at first! Big kudos to Jeanine for thinking of such awesome design aspects. This space has been completely transformed!!
there is a definite personalized style to this wedding that seems to really reflect the bride and grooms personality-just beautiful! And Jenn's signature "close-up" photos really tell the story in artful and colorful detail-I can really get a sense of what the evening was like...
SO much special detail in this one. Just really elegant and creative. What is in the name card boxes?
I love that map paper, where did you get it?
Table card idea-awesome. I may have to steal that idea...
Thanks! ...Mini biscotti were in the boxes. The wrap was Cavallini & Co. brand and I picked up at a local gift shop.
Such a lovely wedding! It's clear so much detail and thought went into this. The quotes on the table cards were so adorable. Each gorgeous photograph is filled with inspiration. Jeanine my hat is off to you! This must have been one lovely and magical night.
where are the pillows from?? love!
Truly magical and unique - so much detail and beauty. The photography is outstanding, vividly recording the magical moments of the day.
What an incredible design job! (The pics are great, too.)
I've never seen Mercury Hall look that sophisticated and beautiful.
Congrats!
I love the clean elegance of this wedding. Mercury Hall looks stunning...love the crystal chandeliers. Jenn captured a gorgeous evening!
Wow....just wow!!!! Every detail of the wedding was so well thought out and executed. I love how the initials were incorporated in so many ways right down to the decals on the doors... pure genius! What a magical wedding, and the images capture it all beautifully.
Love the monogram design of your wedding. Where did you find the decals for the windows?
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