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An Efflorescent, French-Chateau Wedding With a Downton-Abbey Feel

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[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Our original plan was to get married in Brooklyn – but when we really thought about it, we were having French food and French wine – so we decided, why not just get married in France? We wanted a small wedding, so it was the perfect opportunity for a destination wedding. People always ask what the connection is to France – do we have family over there, are we French – and we say no, we just like French food and wine.

Having our wedding 2 years after the start of the pandemic, it was really the first time since 2020 that many of our guests had traveled – so everyone was so excited to be able to come and stay in this incredible chateau.

We looked at so many venues, but what stood out to us about Château de Varennes was that it was family owned and operated. Sonia, the owner, was the one that took our interview over FaceTime. It was very personal – showing us the family tree and telling us small facts about the house. It was important to us that all of the guests were able to stay at the venue.

It goes without saying that the venue is breathtaking. All of the decor is owned by the family, so it feels like a home. You felt like you went back in time. We also were appreciative of the vendor relations they had – it made it so much easier being foreigners planning a wedding overseas. It felt like everyone that helped make our wedding unforgettable truly cared.

We wanted a big vacation/sleepover with our closest family and friends, and during one of the nights together, we all get dressed up and have a wedding.

We wanted it to feel opulent but not over the top. Not Great Gatsby, but Downton Abbey. Timeless, classic, but with modern twists.[/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]We met online and our first date was on February 27th 2019. We decided to meet at a bar in Brooklyn called Blueprint. We clicked instantly and spent most of the night talking about our favorite movie, Die Hard. We both ended up using references from the movie in our vows. Sara worked with an artist a few years ago to gift Jon a cartoon version of their first date, which now hangs in their house.

Jon proposed on October 10th 2020 at Sara’s family’s house in Maine. We had taken our first official trip as a couple to that house together, it’s where Sara’s dad’s ashes were scattered, and it’s where we plan to build a summer house. It’s a very special place for Sara, and now, for both of us.

Jon made us manhattans to drink on the porch and watch the sunset, and when he went to put the drinks down he got down on one knee and proposed. Sara’s dad had recently passed away in June of 2020 after a long illness. Prior to his death, Jon asked for his blessing during his final days, and Sara’s dad just made him promise that he would “make her happy”. It was difficult for Sara to not have her dad present for her engagement and wedding, but knowing he loved Jon and trusted he would make her happy was very special.[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Sara spent 4 long days in New York looking for a wedding dress with her Mother and Grandmother. She wanted a dress that felt like it could be on the red carpet – not a typical wedding dress. The 4 days went by and there was no dress – nothing felt special enough, or timeless enough. Having a dress that felt timeless was key.

She made an appointment at Vivienne Westwood and went one day during lunch while at work. By herself. She tried on two dresses, and knew the second one was her wedding dress. Elegant, timeless, and able to be brought as a carry on (for the plane ride to the wedding) – it checked all the boxes. It’s not the typical wedding dress story of all her female family and friends standing around crying saying “it’s the one” but that’s not really Sara’s style. Her mom did join her for the final fitting.

For jewelry she kept it simple – her grandmother’s pearl earrings and gold ring – outside of her engagement ring. [/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Sara had no bridesmaids.[/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Jon had an Alan David custom double breasted tuxedo and opted for Louboutin velvet slippers.

He wore a watch and a custom signet ring that Sara had made for him. [/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Here are some of canapés & appetizers we had during the cocktail hour: scallop pops, squid Chorizo and spiced aioli, ceviche of sea bass, shredded duck confit, roasted aubergine, creamed crottin of goat cheese crostini, mackerel rillettes, poached lobster.

Our main course was a darne of wild sea trout and we had a lemon and elderflower tartlet for dessert.

We had 4 different wines:
– Rully 1er Cru “Les Cloux, Paul et Marie Jacqueson” (red wine)
– St. Aubin 1er Cru “Les Murger des dents de chiens” (white wine)
– Rimauresq cru classé 2020 (rosé)
– The Bollinger Special Cuvée or the Pol Roger (champagne)

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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]We did not have groomsmen or bridesmaids – so the flowers were the color. We wanted it to feel “overgrown” – lots of dark greenery on the tables and in/on the tent. Like a secret garden. For the flowers, blush, beige, ivory, light pink – very neutral and subtle. We were very fortunate with our florist, she was amazing. We had requested flowers that were out of the norm, that would make people ask “what kind of flower is that” – and she delivered! The flowers had so much texture and dimension. A fan favorite were the toffee roses, we had never seen them before! Sara has requested a dozen for each anniversary :)

Other than white and black – we requested gold accents, which were present in the place settings and stationary. The stationery fit the color scheme as well – with handmade emerald green and gold wax seals.

The inspiration was ‘Downton Abbey’ – early 1900’s in a way that did not feel costume-y, but elegant and classic. Think English secret garden – but in France. The venue did a lot of the work for us in terms of setting the scene – we just added our own touches. It was important to have a vintage feel with modern touches. Our wedding stylist worked so hard on making our vision come true – her and her mother even sewed custom tablecloths themselves when they could not find ones they liked!

We had antique furniture on the lawn for cocktail hour which was a beautiful touch.
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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]We opted for no wedding cake, and had a seated dessert instead. We had a lemon and elderflower tart. We also had a macaron tower for people to snack on at the reception.

We never eat the cake at other weddings, so we opted for something else! [/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]We chose a string quartet to play during the ceremony & cocktail hour, but requested that they only play covers of pop/rock songs. When all the guests were seated in the chapel – we had them play “Be our guest” from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” which was a huge hit.

Sara walked down the aisle to “Something in the way she moves” by James Taylor and we exited the ceremony to “Don’t stop me now” by Queen – both performed by the quartet.

Jon’s best friends from childhood (Blake and Brian – twin brothers) were the officiants. They had us each choose three readings that they recited, and after each one, we explained why we had chosen them. We have listed the readings below. After those, we recited our vows, which we had written ourselves.

Sara’s reading choices:
– Rupi Kaur poem
– excerpt from “A man called ove”
– excerpt from TS Eliot

Jons reading choices:
– Raymond Chandler excerpt “The big sleep”
– Earnest Hemingway excerpt from “A farewell to arms”
– James Joyce short story excerpt “Araby”

Jon went to music school – so he was in charge of the playlist for the reception (we had a DJ). We spent hours putting it together – making sure we had songs from our favorite artists. We had four playlists made: rehearsal dinner, wedding dinner, reception, and after hours. We still put them on all the time around the house or when we’re driving.

For our first dance, we wanted a song that fit with the theme – older, classic, but wanted a modern twist. We chose a cover of “Baby I’m yours” by Arctic Monkeys – one of Sara’s favorite bands. We even took dance classes before the wedding.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]The crest is our new family crest – it combines the crest for Keenan (Jon’s family name), the crest of Château de Varennes, and instead of a fleur de lys, it’s a small bee (Jon’s nickname for Sara is “bee”) – which we refer to as a fleur de bee :)[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The fact that we spent 5 days together in this incredible venue with our closest family and friends made our wedding unforgettable. We especially loved seeing everyone meet and build friendships with each other. You would look around at the pool or at dinner and Jon’s aunt would be laughing with Sara’s college roommate, or Sara’s 93 year old grandma would be in the garden telling Jon’s childhood friends old family stories. Everyone got along so well and had so many laughs in a truly unreal setting. We would be drinking rose in the pool during the day and inevitably someone would stop and be like “Wait can you guys believe this is our life right now?”
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[field title=”Special Detail #3″]We requested a champagne tower which was so fun! We love that memory. It takes way more champagne to fill those than we had anticipated. We kept pouring, bottle after bottle wondering when all the glasses would be filled. We laugh at that memory all the time.[/field]
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A Wedding Planner’s Modern Romantic Wedding in Napa Valley

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The wedding colors were black, white, dusty rose, mauve, blush, taupe, and burgundy.

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For years and years I had saved inspiration photos and watched my style and aesthetic grow and evolve. As a lover of all things black, I knew I wanted to incorporate the color in a grand way without taking away from the lightness of the day. I am forever inspired by the contrast of light and dark, the natural beauty of the outdoors with a Tuscan influence, and modern elements with a romantic touch. I worked closely on curating every detail to flow cohesively and loved bringing in some moody elements with the modern details, and added some blush, dusty rose, mauve and burgundy to tie in the romantic feeling which felt forever timeless. We wanted the day to feel intentional, and even with 140 of our closest loved ones, we wanted an intimate experience where we all got to be together and share every moment with one another.

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Matt and I could not have been luckier for how our love story unfolded. Over 7 years ago, I moved to the Bay Area to pursue a career in wedding planning, and along the way have met other vendors that have become friends. One of those friends is Michelle, the owner of Olivia Grace Events. During the summer of the pandemic, we had a picnic together for an accountability group we were in, and she mentioned setting me up with her step-brother, and for the 3 weeks that followed, she persistently brought it up in her meetings, and I finally thought “Wow, you really think I’m good enough to be with someone you love. Okay then, let’s do it!”. After our first date, the rest was history. 2 months later we moved in together, and 6 months after that we were engaged, all thanks to this incredible wedding industry! Matt planning a surprise proposal at a local park in Danville, CA, the town where his family lives, and what I thought was just a casual walk in the park before dinner plans, turned out to be the most special moment of my life. With shaky hands, Matt asked me to be his wife, and my best friend, Olivia Marshall Photography, was there hiding behind a tree to capture it all. Afterwards, he surprised me with a small family get together at his parents home, with decorations and treats, and custom shirts worn by our 7 nieces and nephew saying “she said yes!”.

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I found my dream dress on Instagram long before I ever knew an engagement would be coming so soon with Matt and I. I loved the Lovers society Nolan Gown so much, the sleek silhouette and crepe material, with the nod of romance with the lace highlight in the middle section. As a curvier bride, I was so nervous to try on wedding gowns, let along a form fitting one, but the moment I stepped into the Nolan dress, I felt like I was already walking down the aisle to marry the man of my dreams. It was a no-brainer, done deal! My two grandmother’s names are Rose and Pearl, and we included special details to honor them as well. I wore a cape down the aisle covered in pearls, that made me feel like my Grandma Pearl was hugging me the entire way, since she couldn’t join us from New York. I had matching pearl heels from Dolce Vita as well.

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[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]With a big bridal party, it was important to me that they felt uniform while still sticking true to themselves. I let me bridesmaids choose their own dresses as long as they were black, and loved the combination of different styles they ended up with – some with bows, velvet textures, one shoulder straps, and so forth. Everyone got dresses they can wear again for other occasions![/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The groom wore loafers with a rose embellishment on them, the same symbol we had on our invitations in the form of a wax seal, to honor my Grandma Rose who is no longer with us. He, along with his groomsmen, all wore sleek black suits.[/field]
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Our signage included quotes from our favorite songs, like “Greatest Love Story” by Lanco which we incorporated in the vellum overlay for our Save the Dates, and as our Signature Drink names. Our dog, Saint, was our non-alcoholic signature drink for our nieces and nephews to enjoy, running around all day talking about drinking “The Sainty”, a virgin Shirley temple! And our catering team at Tre Posti Events & Catering helped us customize our menu where we curated a meal of all our favorite dishes. Guests were made to feel like they were in Tuscany, walking amongst the vineyards and cypress trees, sipping an aperol spritz, dining on delicious caesar and caprese salads with the incredibly fresh and juicy tomatoes, followed by chicken parmigiana and gnocchi with pesto sauce, all under the bistro lights and the fading sunset in the distance. What was so important to us was creating a welcoming environment for our guests and celebrating with them all weekend long. Half of our guests traveled in from the East Coast and we couldn’t wait for them to get to experience Napa Valley and the fresh farm to table food, and see what our life is like that we’ve built out here while we celebrated together all night long.

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Since I can remember, I’ve always been inspired by Bloomwell & Co.‘s work. Throughout our time in the industry together, Allie became not only a colleague, but a friend. She was well was in that accountability group with Michelle and I, and present at the picnic where Michelle mentioned setting me up with her step brother. After Matt and I’s first date, I called Allie to tell her all the details, so naturally when it was time to begin wedding planning, Allie was one of my first calls! Having a friend as a vendor was so special, she could read my mind, take my personal style and translate that into her beautiful craft of floristry, and exceed all of my wildest dreams! We used a lot of black ceramic vessels and bud vases to bring in modern elements, but the blooms themselves were so romantic, accented by sandstone colored candles. Fountains were filled with Gardenias to bring a fresh and beautiful scent to the day, and rose buds floated away in our champagne tower because I must have flowers anywhere and everywhere!

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I always dreamed of having a wedding full of food and dessert, and loved working with Natty Cakes on 3 different wedding cake designs! Our main cake was a two tiered white buttercream cake, floating in a floral bed, and our accent cakes were each 1 tier, 1 of them was a full black ganache coated cake on a super modern grey and black marble cake stand from CB2, and the other cake was blush ombre on a white marble cake stand with gold accents. Guests were able to indulge in any of the 4 flavors, berries and buttercream, chocolate peanut butter, chocolate salted caramel, or DF/GF chocolate raspberry. Along with our cake, we brought in dessert bites from my favorite local bakery, Sift Dessert Bar, which were set out on a display created by Shimmer & Stain with lyrics from my favorite Dave Matthews Band song “Sweet like candy to my soul, sweet you rock and sweet you roll”.

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Right before I moved to the Bay Area, I had been freelancing on a non-profit event in NYC and had a moment where I questioned if moving from New York to California, away from all my family and friends, would be the right thing. A colleague convinced me to give it a shot, just as a beautiful song began to play on the speakers, “My Best Friend” by Hollywood Anderson. The moment felt surreal and I still remember it to this day, because I told myself while listening to that song, streams of tears falling down my face, that I would one day walk down the aisle at my own wedding to it. And on my wedding day, with my brother by my side, representing my Father who could not attend due to medical reasons, the song played and my heart did a million cartwheels as I saw Matthew watching me, and waiting for me to come stand by his side, where I forever plan to be.. Little did I know, he had a little secret planned for me too, after reading his own vows, he surprised me with vows written to me by our dog, who Matthew had for 2 years before we met. After our rings were exchanged and we were officially married, we embraced each other and walked back down the aisle hand in hand to “When You Know, You Know” by Tim and The Glory Boys. It was a perfect moment, we danced and sang and kissed and loved with our whole hearts, while everyone looked on and cheered. I couldn’t help myself but turn around to all of our people and sing at the top of my lungs during the exact moment when the chorus broke and sang “When you know, you know!”.

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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Our Officiant, Don, played such an important role in not only our wedding day, but in the lives of the groom and his entire family. Don previously officiated the wedding of the groom’s father and step-mother, followed by officiating the weddings of the groom’s two older brothers. It was a full circle moment to have him then officiate our wedding, after watching Matthew grow up over the past 25+ years and officiating 3 other Wondolowski family weddings.[/field]
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Music has always been something that bonded us together, and played a big roll in we made our day feel special to the two of us between elements in our save the dates, names of our signature drinks, the title to our seating chart, and our dessert display. Our seating chart by Shimmer and Stain was such a fun backdrop moment for photos, with the title “Welcome to the Good Life” after our grand entrance song.

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When thinking about our vendor team, I had some favorites in mind who I had always dreamed of being a part of our wedding. We could not be more grateful for the way our vendors showed up for us, especially our photographer, Ellie Koleen, florist, Allie of Bloomwell and Co., and beauty stylist, Marisa Perel. And lastly, but most importantly, Bree and Irene with Eat Cake, Dance Often have been freelancing with me on weddings for years, when they decided to start their own wedding coordination and planning business. It only made sense to have the two of them run and coordinate my wedding day for me, as they had my full trust and knew me in and out! Curating my dream team of vendors for our special day was so much fun, and being the bride gave me a whole new perspective on how I approach wedding planning for my couples as well.

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Coastal Elegance in Cape Cod at Wychmere Beach Club

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Blue, White, Green, and touches of pink!

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[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]The overall design vision for the wedding was coastal elegance, inspired by the beauty and charm of Cape Cod and its iconic hydrangeas. The wedding took place at an extraordinary and beautiful oceanfront setting in New England, providing a picturesque backdrop, Wychmere Beach Club.[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]The bride’s dress was a special-ordered Oscar de la Renta gown called the Luvi, which featured an extended train and hand-painted flowers.[/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]The bridesmaid’s wore light blue dresses from birdie Grey that matched the cape cod hydrangea’s[/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]The reception tables each featured a sign of meaningful locations that the couple had shared together, and there was a memory table to honor loved ones who were unable to attend. Every guest had a custom menu to identify their seat placement and individual meal choice, and each menu card featured a special starfish bottle opener as a token of appreciation. A specialty drink called “The Ausland” was served at the reception, complete with custom photo stir sticks and printed napkins.
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[field title=”Florals & Decor”] One of the favorite design details on the wedding day was the 8’x10’ fresh floral hydrangea wall that served as a stunning backdrop for guests and displayed custom last name signage and table assignments. This wall was designed by Beach Plum Florist and added a beautiful and unique touch to the wedding. [/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]Another highlight was the custom 10-tier cake from Montilio’s Bakery, which was adorned with fresh flowers, floral cylinder filled dividers, hand-detailed fondant lace, and pearls. The cake was surrounded by custom hydrangea cupcakes by Little Miss Cupcape, her sister, creating a stunning display for the reception[/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]The two had their first dance sung by famous performer Jermaine Paul (the voice season 2 winner) singing “Imagine” by Ben Platt
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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]For their guests, the couple provided handmade canvas welcome bags filled with Cape Cod favorites, as well as lobster claw wine bags from SeaBags filled with local wine and embellishment.. Additionally, they sent a custom-designed map of Cape Cod, highlighting their favorite local spots, to all of their guests in advance of the wedding.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The bride also commissioned custom jewelry for her bridesmaids from Imperial Dynasty in Saint Thomas, the Virgin Islands, including earrings and bracelets. The store owner, Raj, also created the bride’s engagement ring, wedding bands, and the earrings she wore on the big day.
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[field title=”Special Detail #3″] One special inclusion was the couple’s 4-year old Bernedoodle, Ausland, who played a part in the special day. The bride’s younger sister, Avery, sang “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley during the ceremony, accompanied by her younger brother, Rhyees, on the piano. The bride’s mother and bridesmaids surprised everyone with a performance of “Hold On” by Wilson Phillips. The getting ready champagne luncheon was attended by not only the bridesmaids but also close family members were everyone wore matching Kate Spade PJ’s.[/field]
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You’ll Never Believe This Breathtaking Museum Venue is in Oklahoma!

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Inspired by the Mediterranean influences of The Philbrook Museum of Art, texture and color, this bold editorial designed by Aisle Be With You, LLC channeled the undeniable beauty of this historic venue and the splendor of lush, overflowing florals.

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Whimsical magenta hues accompanied by terracotta accents set the stage for an unforgettable day, while the groom’s classic tux black provided a glamorous, timeless feel.[/field]
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The Philbrook Museum of Art, also known “the most beautiful place in Oklahoma”, is a unique and romantic setting for weddings. Last year the venue garnered attention as it was home to the spectacular wedding day of Actor and producer Sophia Bush.

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Featuring floaty, ethereal gowns from Stanley Korshak Bridal Salon, our model looked like a painterly dream.

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Am abundance of lavish, brightly colored florals by Max Owens Design stood out against the neutral hues of the museum, and brightened up this overcast day. The sailcloth tent with the most eye-catching “tentrance” I’ve ever seen was the icing on the cake!

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[field title=”Favorite Design Element”]My favorite design element was the unique square cake, complimented perfectly by the brightly colored climbing florals.[/field]
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To pull of the look, the tables also featured terracotta bud vases which helped accent the striking hues of the flowers, and tied in the warm neutral hues of the Philbrook museum.

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Quite Luxury Style at Airelles’ La Bastide de Gordes

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]We used a soft colour palette – mainly shades of white, yellow and light orange, with a hint of red. White for its timeless elegance and warm colours for the Mediterranean vibe we were looking for achieving our Dolce Vita vision.[/field]
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When we started thinking about the location, it was easy to decide on the South of France as we love it and have always been spending a chunk of our summers there with Michael’s family. However, we had never visited Gordes before, but then we found Airelles’ La Bastide de Gordes and we were sold from the get go. It had all of the things we were looking for and more – elegance, the simple luxury feel and the pinch-me views over a gorgeous valley. One of the first things I did when we decided that we would have our wedding a year from the proposal was to create a presentation that included visual mood boards for each aspect of the wedding from the location, the drivers for each event, the stationery, the flowers and photography all the way to details about our own as well as our families’ attires. The overall keywords were: intimate, timeless, effortless & chic with a fresh touch of the la dolce vita vibe. When I went over this with our incredible wedding planner, Aurelie, and our talented floral designer, Elise, they immediately understood our vision and were fully aligned. They embraced and embellished all of our ideas and brought them to life through gentle chic and playful floral arrangements for the aisle set up, the ceremony arch, cocktail bar, the tables setting, and made sure everything worked in harmony with the chairs, the plates, the glasses and all of the other details.

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[field title=”Proposal Story”]Michael proposed on August 12, 2020, in Chianti, Tuscany,
Just between the two Covid waves, we were able to get out of London and went to spend a month in the sunny South of France followed by a week in Tuscany.
After a few days of exploring Firenze, we went to the Chianti region and Michael had arranged for us to stay at what I found, when we arrived, one of the most beautiful and serene places. It was set right in the heart of Chianti, overlooking endless vineyards and the city of Siena.
On our last evening there, we went down for aperitivo and after being extremely particular about where we should sit, Michael asked if I wanted to go for a walk to take some pictures of the sunset over the hills. As I was walking behind him, all of a sudden, he stopped and went down on one knee holding an engagement ring box and started reciting this beautiful speech that I made him repeat after because I was too shocked to hear anything the first time.
It was just so natural and perfect. Just the two of us and a magnificent sunset setting over the vineyards and olive groves of the Tuscan hills.[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]The main words I constantly used to search for inspiration or describe what I wanted for my wedding dress were: modern but classic, simple but sophisticated and with some sort of subtle statement details. Not very straightforward, right?
I thought I knew what I wanted but I ended up going to four different bridal stores that had the designers I was interested in. I had gone back for second visits two times as I thought I had found my dress, twice, but I was not fully head over heels either time.
I then analysed what those two dresses that I thought were “THE dress” had, and found that the first was very simple but had quite pompous sleeves that I loved and the second had a very elegant cut and a fabulous, quite heavy silk fabric. That’s what I wanted and I thought I would have to alter either the first or the second to combine them somehow but then, as a miracle,I found Danielle Frankel and specifically the Ruby dress… I was so in love with it from the second I saw it.
I had to order it online as none of the London stores had their dresses at the time and going to NYC to see and try it on was impossible because of Covid but that did not bother me as I knew it was the dress for me. The Danielle Frankel team was very helpful throughout the process also.
The moment I tried on the dress, even though it was not the right size, I remember I was ecstatic and started swirling around and bouncing the sleeves up and down, thinking “this is so me”.
I then paired it with a simple, golden pair of Manolo Blahnik sandals which were made to order; a bespoke mesh veil that covered half of my face and that was twisted around a low bun; gold tone triple pearl studs from Jennifer Behr and I finished my look off with a scent that I found perfect for the occasion, Gentle Fluidity from Maison Francis Kurkdijan. [/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]For our mothers, I envisioned soft tones but wanted them to feel beautiful and comfortable so they were free to choose.They both chose similar powder rose shades. My mother wore a flowing silk sleeved dress that had a similar detail to my sleeved tulle.

I had my best friend as my maid of honour and my younger sister as my bridesmaid. Their moodboard illustrated warm yellows, soft blues, peach and light pink tones and the text said “La dolce vita chic – light and summery fabrics” but I left the style open to each one of them as I also wanted them to feel confident. My sister chose a tiered floral print dress from Needle & Thread and wore it with a pair of dainty earrings I had gifted her on the day and my best friend wore an elegant, one shoulder soft blue gown with pearl drop earrings,similar to mine, also gifted on the day. They both wore identical gold slim necklaces I had gifted them before the wedding as well.
My sister’s dress perfectly tied in together, colour wise, the dresses of our mothers, my bestfriend and my sister in law. [/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Michael wore a black, classic Tom Ford tuxedo that had subtle wool silk details. He paired it with a simple black silk bow tie and shoes from TF also. To finish his look, I gifted him a pair of round pearl detail cufflinks from Lanvin on the day.
Both our fathers, Michael’s brother and his groomsmen had also worn black tuxedos that they paired with individually personalised cufflinks Michael had gifted them.
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]The Bride and Groom had local hors d’oeuvre, Champagne and signature cocktails inspired by their story upon the cocktail reception, followed by a 4-course dinner prepared by La Bastide de Gordes Chef.[/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]To give our guests a feel for what our wedding would be like beforehand, I designed a website which included useful information and had illustrative touches of lemons and olive branches that went in line with my vision for the bespoke invitation suite and the overall fresh wedding look & feel. All of the stationery was realised with the help of the very talented Christelle from Creme de Papier.
Together we created a small, minimalistic three fold booklet as part of our welcome pack in which a beautiful watercolour illustration of Gordes created by Christelle highlighted the three relevant wedding events locations as well as other attraction recommendations we had prepared for our guests. It was one of the many details I really loved.[/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]Instead of a wedding cake, Luiza and Michael had a French croquembouche prepared by the pastry Chef of La Bastide de Gordes[/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]2. We chose one of Michael’s closest friends, who quickly became one of my closest friends too when Michael and I started dating, as our celebrant. He was there when we first met and he knew us both very well. He slipped into his speech that at the time we met Michael had said to him “I am going to marry that girl” right after we spoke which was, of course, a very sweet detail.
3. We wanted to give our mothers a chance to share their excitement for our day so we asked if they would like to speak instead of my/our fathers.
They were both thrilled and gave the sweetest,most beautiful speeches with light fun moments that made our evening even more special than it already was. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]I had little gifts and handwritten letters for Michael, my parents, my sister and best friend that I handed on the wedding day to express my love and appreciation for them.
I did not know, however, that Michael also had a small handwritten letter which he had sent me through my bestfriend on the day. It was such a special way to share everything we felt just between the two of us, aside from the vows we were going to share in front of our family & friends. [/field]
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The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Dress Codes

Planning a wedding means that there are a million decisions to make, and little details to iron out. One detail that often gets overlooked is the wedding dress code. Sure, you’ve thought about what you and your partner will wear, but what about your guests? We know, the idea of assigning a dress code may seem a little outdated, but trust us, it’s not! Dress codes not only ensure that your wedding guests look cohesive with the event as a whole, but it also helps your guests be confident and comfortable in the ensemble they decide to wear. There are dress codes available for any and every occasion – but for weddings, here are the dress codes you need to know:

Helpful Tip: When choosing your dress code, it is best to have a venue booked first, this way you can adjust the dress code to fit the venue accordingly.

1. White-tie

White-tie is the most formal option and not very common–think royal ball. Men are required to wear tuxedos with tails, or a tailcoat, and of course–a white bow tie. Women are required to wear a floor-length ball gown-a gown that is fitted through the bodice and then flares out from the waist into a bell-shape. Some white-tie functions also request that the women wear long gloves, past the elbow. For a wedding guest, it would be acceptable for a woman to wear a floor-length evening gown with a little less fullness–it would be in poor taste for a guest’s gown to be more voluminous than the bride’s. That being said, if you are a bride and you are hosting a white-tie affair, be sure to go big! We’re talking princess-level ballgown with the dramatic train and cathedral veil complete with children to carry it.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Zosia Zacharia Photography

2. Black-tie

Though not the most formal dress code, black-tie is still a formal affair. Men are expected to wear tuxedos but may choose a more modern design (without the tails). Black ties are a must. Some sources will tell you that it needs to be a bow tie, but these days a black necktie will do just as well. Women are expected to wear a formal floor-length gown, there are no requirements on color or silhouette. If you are hosting a black-tie wedding make sure that you, your partner, and your bridal party adhere to the dress code as well: meaning, the men are in tuxes and the women are all in floor-length gowns.

PHOTOGRAPHY| Luna de Mare Photography

3. Black-tie Optional or Formal

If you don’t feel the need to be super strict with your dress code, consider this option. Black-tie optional, or sometimes referred to as “Formal”, is a very considerate way to host a formal event without requiring your guests to purchase or rent an ensemble just for your wedding. It allows men to wear either a tuxedo or a dark suit. It is recommended that men wear a white shirt with their dark suit to mimic the look of a tuxedo. Women are encouraged to wear floor-length evening gowns or formal cocktail dresses. For a black-tie optional event, we would recommend that women opting to wear a cocktail dress go for a midi-length hem. For couples that are hosting a black-tie optional wedding, we recommend that you follow the black-tie dress code to ensure that you have the most formal looks at the wedding.

PHOTOGRAPHER | Oliver Fly Photography

4. Semi-formal or Cocktail

Semi-formal is currently the most popular dress code for weddings. Men can wear a suit and tie ensemble or a sport coat. For women, it’s super easy, just wear a cocktail dress! The hem of the cocktail dress can range from midi to just above the knee. For formal events, in general, try to wear a dress with a hem that falls at your fingertips or below. Women may also wear formal pantsuits and separates. Men in the bridal party and the groom(s) should wear a suit while women in the bridal party wear a cocktail dress or a slightly less formal floor-length gown. Brides that are hosting a semiformal wedding can still wear a formal wedding gown or they can opt for something playful, like a gown with a high-low hem or a midi-length dress.

PHOTOGRAPHY| O’Malley Photographers

5. Dressy Casual

This dress code is a great option if you are hosting an outdoor wedding but still want it to feel like a formal affair. For a dressy casual wedding, men should wear a sport coat or blazer with khakis or slacks; no tie required. It is still expected that men wear dress shoes or loafers. Women can wear separates or dresses at any hem length and in more casual materials like cotton or linen. For shoes, women should wear heels, wedges, or dressy flats. It is still expected that the bridal party will be the most formal, so the groom(s) and any men in the bridal party may still wear a suit. Bridesmaids can wear anything from a sundress to a less formal floor-length dress. The bride(s) may still wear a formal wedding gown, though some silhouettes lend themselves better to a dressy-casual wedding like A-line and mermaid. Brides hosting a dressy casual wedding may also choose to go with a less formal/traditional look like a pantsuit, jumpsuit, or a cocktail dress.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Jose Villa Photography

6. Casual

A casual dress code can get a little tricky because it truly depends on how casual you want to go. If you are hosting the wedding, it’s a good idea to outline the specifics of the dress code for your guests so they aren’t stressing about being over or underdressed. Typically, a casual dress code means that men don’t need jackets, a nice button-down shirt and khakis or slacks is perfect. If you are getting married outside, maybe on the beach, and you would like to give men the option to wear shorts, make sure to specify that on your invitation. The same goes for sandals. Women can wear separates or sundresses. If you are hosting a casual wedding, linen is always a good look for the men, depending on the season, of course. The women in the bridal party can wear sundresses or casual maxi dresses. A couple hosting a casual wedding may dress a little more formal, with the groom(s) wearing a casual linen suit or sport coat and pants, while the bride still wears a traditional wedding gown with a slim silhouette. Brides hosting a casual wedding may also choose to wear a pantsuit, shorter cocktail dress, or sundress.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Joel Serrato Film Photographer

Whatever dress code you and your partner decide to go with remember to outline as much as you can for your guests. It’s not necessary to put it all on the invite, just state the dress code and you can dive into more detail on your wedding website. It’s also a good idea to consult with your wedding planner on this topic. They will have a lot of great advice about which dress codes would coordinate best with your venue and how to word it properly for your guests.

Now that we’ve laid out all of the rules, we just wanted to take a second to remind you that at the end of the day, your wedding is a party–try not to be too much of a stickler when it comes to enforcing the dress code. Just trust your guests to do their best and enjoy the day; it goes by so fast!

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Plan a Gilmore Girls-Inspired Bachelorette Weekend!

Everyone’s favorite mother-daughter duo is getting some well-deserved attention of late with Millennials and Gen-Zers both binging Gilmore Girls. And all that binging got us thinking…what would a bachelorette weekend in Stars Hollow look like? Well, there are some obvious must-haves–good food, good coffee, and loads of small-town charm. Here are the key ingredients to making your own Gilmore Girls weekend one to remember.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Pop Sugar

1. Channel Your Inner Paris Geller

Map out an itinerary for the weekend with a cute template like this to include with the invites (you don’t have to line them in pearls, but a little winsome formality never hurt anyone). You can emulate Lane’s free spirit when the weekend rolls around, but a well-planned weekend promises plenty of time for fun.

PHOTOGRAPHY/INVITES | Northern Wind Events

2. Find Your Own Stars Hollow

Wherever you live, an adorable small town is probably within driving distance. Or maybe you are lucky enough to live in one! Either way, escape from the hustle and bustle and fully immerse yourself in a Stars Hollow-type experience. Bonus points if it’s a town festival weekend!

PHOTOGRAPHY | Belisia Rodriguez

3. Check-In At The Local Inn

Take a note from the Dragonfly Inn and stay at a local inn. Not only will you support a local business, but you’ll enjoy a hometown vibe that can’t be found at a hotel chain.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Katie Charlotte Fielder

4. Keep Caffeinated

Keep yourself caffeinated with coffee. The weekend should start and end with the most essential beverage of the Gilmore Girls!

PHOTOGRAPHY | Mary O Photo

5. Don’t Forget The Books

Relax with a good read. Rory’s bound to have packed at least one (if not multiple) books, so take a moment to sit down with a great book. Or, if you’re more of a Lorelai, grab several of the latest magazines.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Amanda Aho

6. Pack The Swag Bags

Surprise your bridesmaids with a perfectly Gilmore gift bag like this adorable tote. Pack it with a few fun surprises like a T-shirt from Luke’s Diner, coffee and a mug (need we say more?), snacks for sustenance, and a cute planner to keep track of all of the wedding events!

PHOTOGRAPHY | Sweet As Honey Tees

7. Embrace A Girls’ Night In

Skip the “girls’ night out” and have a “girls’ night in.” It’s Lorelai and Rory’s favorite thing to do. There are over 400 movies referenced in Gilmore Girls, so you have a nice library to pick from. Even better? All of the Gilmore Girls seasons are on Netflix! Settle in for a night of binge-watching.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Pop Sugar

8. Eat Like You Mean It

Food! We can’t forget the Gilmore Girls’ favorite activity. Place an order for your favorite pizza, Chinese food, and probably some burgers and fries. Throw in a healthy dose of Mallomars, Red Vines, popcorn, and other tasty snacks. If you have a Sookie in your group, transform the typical Pop-Tarts into a gourmet treat!

PHOTOGRAPHY | Cloudy Kitchen

9. Indulge In “Pattie’s Punch”

Coffee will sustain us, but a fruity drink à la Miss Patty’s Founders Day Punch will entertain us.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Sugar and Charm

10. Top It Off With Pancakes

The weekend wouldn’t be complete without pancakes! Take advantage of the inn’s breakfast in the morning, or scoot out and find a diner like Luke’s. A delicious breakfast and cups of warm coffee are the best way to wrap up a perfect “Gilmore Girls” bachelorette weekend!

PHOTOGRAPHY | The Speckled Palate

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Private Country Estate Wedding Amidst The Dreamy Gardens

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The wedding colors were dusty blue, champagne, gold, and burgundy.

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This wonderful couple wanted their wedding to be a beautiful representation of who they are as individuals as well as who they are becoming as a married couple. Their hope was to honor their cultures while creating a fun, spring inspired celebration.

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Irene and Zach’s love story started like most great modern day stories do…Tinder! Like many couples getting married this year, Tinder opened the door to what quickly became the best date night of their life! Their timing worked out perfectly because they happened to “match” around the time they both had just moved back home from school. After a few failed attempts at making plans, Irene and Zach finally met for what was supposed to be a casual drink after work at Rye Bar in San Francisco. What was supposed to be a one drink night turned into a 5+ drinks and 3 bars! That very same week, they had their 2nd and 3rd dates! You could say the rest was history for them! Zach surprised Irene and popped the question on New Years day in 2022! While Zach and Irene’s San Francisco home was being completely remodeled, Zach set up a pre-lit Christmas tree and tucked a stuffed puppy with a ring tied around its neck underneath. Irene, being a lover of all things Christmas, always hoped for a puppy under the tree. Zach knew it was the closest he could get to fulfilling her childhood dream at the time. Of course Irene said yes and was beyond excited! Don’t worry the real puppy came soon after!

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The wedding gown was Rivini Reagan (purchased on www.stillwhite.com).

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The bridesmaids were dressed in varying styles of beautiful dusty blue dresses from Birdy Grey. They all chose styles that fit their personality and shape best! Irene’s three maid of honors were wearing stunning blue floral dresses to set them apart!

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All of the groomsmen were fitted in traditional white and black suites from The Black Tux. Zach, the groom, chose to wear an all black suite from The Black Tux as well.

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The appetizers and entrees were catered by the Park Winters in house catering and included a variety of fresh poultry and vegetables. Zach and Irene chose to have custom His and Her cocktails served at their cocktail hour that included a custom wood stir stick with their adorable pup Apple on it!

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Their beautiful florals designed by Dixon Florist, were the perfect pop to Zach and Irene’s Park Winters wedding day. Irene’s bouquet was filled with white and blush florals with a fun pop of burgundy. The bridesmaids all carried a single white rose for their bouquets.

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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]Zach and Irene veered away from the traditional wedding cake and surprised their guests with a delicious custom ice cream cart during their reception! Guests were able to choose from multiple flavors including an espresso covered ice cream cup![/field]
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Irene and Zach’s stunning spring wedding day at Park Winters was the perfect combination of joy, unity and love. Their beautiful day featured three incredible ceremonies. They started with a traditional ceremony which her sister and maid of honor officiated for them. After, they had a quick wardrobe change and began their Korean Paebaek ceremony followed by a Malaysian candle lighting. Incorporating each of their families cultures was so important to both Zach and Irene and it was a beautiful representation of their unity moving forward.

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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]The couples Paekbaek ceremony was an amazing part of their day and a perfect way to honor the bride’s family.
During a Paekbaek ceremony, the bride and groom bows to the parents and relatives as a sign of reverence and devotion to their new family.After each bowing, the couple will serve tea (or rice wine) to each set of elders. Then the elders will throw dates and chestnuts for the bride and groom to catch in an apron which symbolize the number of healthy offspring the couple will have. Dates represent sons and chestnuts symbolize daughters. Finally, the groom piggybacks his bride on his back around the table twice as a show of strength. [/field]
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The Epitome of an English Garden Wedding Come to Life

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Different hues of blue mixed with floral patterns. From the bride, “While planning my wedding, I struggled to find a color that stood out to me, so I started out by finding a linen pattern that could be used as an accent and went from there. I ended up finding a light pink floral that created an entire vision for the day and was supported by blue dresses by my bridesmaids.”[/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]The bride had a vision for an English garden wedding and she delivered! Their day was overflowing with gorgeous blooms and had an elevated elegance to it. We loved all the personal touches like the airplane place cards, which were a nod to her time in the Air Force. [/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]From the bride…”The proposal was in true “Collin Fashion!” He got the ring from Kesslers in Wisconsin and had the ring shipped down to Orlando, FL… where we were living at the time! He tracked the Delivery Truck throughout Orlando because he was worried that he was going to miss the delivery. That night, he suggested we go out to Sushi (which was abnormal!) and he was absolutely beaming with excitement. Nothing happened that night but it was so cute. That weekend, we were waking up slowly on Saturday reminiscing and taking some special time together. It was that moment he reached into his nightstand and pulled out the ring and asked me to marry him. Nothing fancy, no one surrounding us, just a special & calm moment between the two of us! The rest of the day we celebrated at our two favorite restaurants in Orlando!”[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Bride: “I had a vision for my dress and was so thankful that I found exactly what I was looking for. I found a beautiful gown from the designer Pronovios, with floral appliqué on the sleeves and back of the dress. Coupled with a veil and a large bow, I followed the same details from my Mother’s wedding dress. With both parents have passed, having details from their wedding and marriage was most special to me. When my mom went shopping, my dad told her “I don’t care what you wear but it must have a bow!” … And as I tried on the wedding dress, my mom and I’s favorite song came on (Ain’t no mountain high enough) and that later because my siblings dance song, in place of the traditional father daughter dance.”[/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]The bride let her maids select dresses from all over. The result was a mixed palette of blues and different floral patterns. It was gorgeous! [/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The Black Tux – classic black tuxedos![/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]A traditional dinner was served but we served my husband and I’s favorite food – Hand-tossed wings and Chips/Salsa for appetizers![/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Clean whites with greenery – farmhouse chairs and warm wood tones made the space feel homey!

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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Since I served in the Air Force, we wanted to remember how that challenged and built our relationship stronger so we made our Escort Board with paper planes.
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[field title=”Special Detail #2″]Lots of angels were in the presence of our wedding (Including my parents) so we had all guest lit a candle during dinner to remember them![/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]Dueling Pianos for cocktail hour (supposed to be at welcome drinks but was canceled due to weather).[/field]
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Chic And Colorful Destination Wedding Celebrating Indian Culture In Sarasota

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From the bride… I’ve always gravitated towards softer and lighter colors but I wanted to add a pop which we did with the red roses in the Mandap. I also love gold accents.

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The bride and groom envisioned fun and floral patterns but also wanted to include their Indian culture through out the details and design of their wedding day. They wanted the mandap and monogram dance floor to be focal points. The custom designed A+A monogram was featured throughout the wedding weekend, printed on the welcome bag cookies, programs, cocktail napkins and petal cones.

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Akash proposed to Anisha with a foam cocktail drink that said “will you marry me” in it. See below how they incorporated that into their wedding day.

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From the bride… The dress was found Khajana Boutique in Iselin, NJ. I wanted to go with a more traditional Indian Outfit for the wedding ceremony. I fell in love with it right away. The details and patterns were so intricate and beautiful! It was also one of a kind so it was special to know that there was a custom touch to it. The reception dress was from Anita Dongre in NYC. Since I went with a more traditional outfit for the ceremony I wanted to do something light and delicate for the reception. I loved the soft colors. It had a very enchanting and angelic feel to it.

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The groom’s tux was Armani Exchange from Neiman Marcus.

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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Food was very important to our family and we wanted to provide a lot of options for our guests throughout the weekend. We had several stations such as an Indian street Food (Chaat) station, taco station and pasta station along with a North and South Indian buffet.

The custom foam drink with our monogram in it was inspired by how Akash proposed to me. He proposed with a foam cocktail drink that said “will you marry me” in it.

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The wedding cake was made by The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

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Dhol Players welcomed the groom and groomsmen as they arrived to the wedding ceremony. A guitarist played Latin music during the Welcome Fiesta and there was a steel drum band during the wedding cocktail hour. The bridesmaids and groomsmen both performed dances for the guests during the reception.

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The bar sign “Open Bhar” – a nod to the grooms last name being Bharwani.

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Since the wedding was in Florida and right on Sarasota bay, it was the perfect opportunity to incorporate it into Akash’s Baraat entrance by boat.

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Contemporary Style Meets Natural Beauty at Edgewood Tahoe Resort

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]The couple envisioned a classic yet contemporary look for their wedding. They chose a subtle palette of black, white, and tan.[/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]We carefully crafted our design to complement the stunning natural beauty of Lake Tahoe. By incorporating touches of leather, warm woods, delicate baby’s breath, and blooming white florals, the overall effect was one of romance and uniqueness that perfectly suited the setting beneath the majestic redwood trees.

Additionally, special care was given to the printed materials, which were designed to harmonize with the wedding’s color palette and to showcase the surrounding environment and landscape.
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What’s a better birthday gift than a diamond ring and a proposal?! Brookelyn and Tyler’s love story reached new heights on her 22nd birthday. It was the perfect day at Panguitch Lake, Utah. Country artist Chase Bryant serenaded Brookelyn with a private concert. When he brought her on stage to sing “Happy Birthday,” Tyler snuck up behind his soon-to-be wife. Tyler got down on one knee and asked Brookelyn to be his forever.
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]The Bride chose a beautiful beaded gown designed by Berta. She knew it was the one as her eyes filled with tears the moment it was zipped up.[/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]The bridesmaids wore black satin floor-length dresses that were chosen to be classy and make them feel their best. The bride selected three similar styles with different details to ensure each bridesmaid had the most complementary fit. The maid of honor had her own unique style to stand out.[/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The groomsmen wore black suits from Men’s Wearhouse that were designed by Calvin Klein. [/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]The two signature cocktails, “Kai-tini” and “Garth on the Rocks,” were named after the couple’s two dogs. Guests enjoyed a variety of passed hors d’oeuvres before making their way into the dinner tent for a three-course meal, followed by a glorious dessert display.
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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]The wedding ceremony was set between two majestic redwood trees with a picturesque view of Lake Tahoe. The stunning all-white floral backdrop included baby’s breath, orchids, and white roses. The bride and bridesmaids carried bouquets wrapped in wide strips of white and black leather, respectively.

After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails on the lawn with a stunning view of Lake Tahoe. The modern and neutral design was enhanced with statement floral pieces on the bar that appeared to grow up and onto it organically. The seating chart was displayed on a statement wall featuring individual white antlers holding each escort card, adding to the event’s overall aesthetic.

In the dinner tent, the black and white color palette continued with elegant black chairs and cream linens, complemented by lush floral arrangements of varying heights. A statement installation above the dance floor showcased a cluster of rustic chandeliers adorned with baby’s breath, adding a magical touch to the ambiance. The table settings were adorned with white napkins elegantly tied with sleek black leather ties.

A ski cabin-themed photo backdrop with real windows, antlers, and a cozy wingback chair provided the perfect setting for the couple and their guests to capture memories of the special day.
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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]After dinner, guests were invited outside for the cake-cutting. The couple chose to have a small and intimate wedding cake that was designed just for the two of them. It was beautifully decorated with rustic buttercream and fresh flowers, providing a stunning and deliciously sweet ending to their special day. [/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]The bride and groom made their wedding day truly unforgettable by flying in their favorite band from Nashville to perform during the cocktail hour and reception. The Jake Maurer Band belted out country favorites while the crowd danced the night away.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]After the cake cutting, the night came to a close with a spectacular fireworks display. Everyone was surprised – including the bride and groom!
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[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The bride and groom celebrated their union at the altar with a shot of their favorite drink, Fireball, on a shot ski customized with their wedding logo. This was a special tribute to the couple’s connection with the iconic ski mountain.[/field]
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This Intimate Backyard Garden Wedding Looks Like A Fairytale Come To Life

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Kaelan and Patrick’s wedding colors were an array of pinks, soft purples and soft buttery yellows. You could find those colors mostly in their florals as there were so many gorgeous florals.

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The entire vibe and feeling of the wedding was a beautiful garden wedding. They hosted their wedding at their private family home and it had this intimate garden wedding feeling that was so cozy, almost like a secret garden.

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[field title=”Food & Drink”]The guests were served a sit down dinner and served appetizers at cocktail hour. They served signature drinks at the bar and served champagne as guests arrived to their ceremony. [/field]
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The florals at Kaelan and Patrick’s wedding were my favorite thing! They were so organized and natural and it matched the surroundings of the garden in the backyard of Kaelan’s family home. Her parents worked so hard curating their garden and the wedding florals were the most perfect compliment. The beautiful roses and tulips and dancing ranunculus and scabiosa were so perfect.

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Kaelan and Patrick’s stunning wedding cake was made by Amy Cakes and it had lovely sugar flowers and the most intricate details all over it. It was all white and had that beautiful classic look while still being so incredible unique and fitting right in with their garden vibe.

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As guests arrived to the ceremony they had beautiful string musicians playing music for guests. Kaelan and Patrick read each other personal vows during their ceremony and are so loving to each other. During the reception the band Manhattan from jordan kahn orchestra company played and it was so much fun.

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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]They created a little wooden like chapel structure outside in the backyard to have this sweet chapel like feeling in their garden for the ceremony. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The guest seating chart was beautiful framed press florals and created such a fun experience for guests to find their seat and have a fun keepsake as well. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]The stunning hyacinth bean vines growing all throughout the garden and especially the arbor of the vine over the gate entering the reception space. [/field]
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A Classic Beauty With a Clean Edge at Big Canyon Country Club

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Gold, green, white[/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Maddie is the epitome of refined classic beauty and wanted her wedding to reflect that with a slight modern and clean edge. She was clear with her overall vision of the wedding design she was going for.

From the stunning tidewater tent from Bright, to the residential feel of the furniture and lighting, rentals from Folklore, to the unexpected (and fun!) dance floor, Maddie’s vision came to life and created a backdrop for her guests to shower her and Grant with all the love they had stored up from waiting those two years.[/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]From the planner: Our beautiful couple, Madeline and Grant, were originally supposed to get married on 10/31/2020, but of course had to postpone their wedding to the following year. After 2 years of planning, changing venues, redesigning, and dealing with so many unknowns, these two incredible people finally got down the aisle and had the most raucous and celebratory wedding I have ever seen. Their friends and family had been waiting for this day along with them, and when they were able to show them their love, they did with abandon. Madeline and Grant had the best attitudes while dealing with all the chaos of planning a wedding during a pandemic. They constantly rolled with the punches, never complaining, always grateful to their vendors, and loving to their friends and family. Such a beautiful and lovely couple deserved an equally beautiful day, and I’m so happy it came to life for them.”
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]The fashion of the day also played into this aesthetic. Madeline’s Oscar de la Renta gown was the definition of classic elegance, and she was so stunning in it. [/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]She then chose the prettiest silk bridesmaid dresses that were printed with delicate flowers in tones of gold, copper, and muted green. We even found a linen from La Tavola for the cocktail hour that played off the bridesmaid dresses.[/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Maddie and Grant served a beet and goat cheese salad followed by a wild isle salmon and prime filet minon with roasted baby heirloom carrots and sautéed broccolini, mushroom risotto red wine sauce and lemon beurre blanc.[/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Maddie allowed me almost complete freedom to bring her ideas to life. An elegant, clean, and crisp base with pops of warm textures and an abundance of garden style florals. A complete secret garden feel highlighted by the entrance of the tent and draping greenery inside.
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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]Maddie and Grant’s gorgeous wedding cake sat atop a custom cake stand made by Nancy of Oak and the owl. The cake itself was a simple white cake adorned with florals.[/field]
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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]From the planner: Some of the fun custom touches I added were painting neo-classical stands to match the color scheme, then added rattan paper weavings to the inset sections. I used these as the elevated stand for the escort card table arrangement and the cake stand. Pairing the rattan paper with the beautiful paper design by Copper Willow, was another moment of the design aesthetic coming full circle. Clean and crisp paired with warmth and texture.[/field]
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A Floral-Filled Fall Wedding at a Swedish Estate Filled With Natural Elegance

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]The color palette for Amelie and Pontus’ wedding was inspired by the rich hues of the fall season, with warm tones of burgundy, deep greens, and muted neutrals dominating the décor. During the ceremony, the couple opted for a classic look with more white and natural colors before transitioning to rich and warm autumn hues for the reception. The floral arrangements featured a mix of locally grown flowers and foliage arranged in loose, organic shapes that perfectly captured the season’s natural beauty.

The overall design of the wedding was modern and timeless, focusing on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests. The reception was held in a rustic barn, transformed into an elegant and cozy space using candles, fairy lights, and soft draping. The attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the celebration, from the carefully curated menu to the beautiful stationery and signage.

Amelie and Pontus’ unique style and love story were perfectly reflected in the aesthetic of their wedding, creating a truly unforgettable celebration for all who attended. The overall effect was a wedding that felt both intimate and grand, perfectly communicating the essence of their love.
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Amelie and Pontus’ wedding was an incredible two-day celebration, with 140 of their loved ones joining them. Despite the September weather in Sweden, the couple was determined to have an outdoor ceremony under a majestic tree, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions they made. The wedding design was centered around this old majestic tree, and it served as the perfect backdrop for the couple’s exchange of vows. The natural surroundings added a touch of magic to the already romantic atmosphere, and it was clear that Amelie and Pontus were meant to be together.

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Amelie and Pontus instantly knew after they got engaged that they wanted to host their wedding near Amelie’s childhood home. Jordberga Estate provided the ideal backdrop for their fall wedding, with stunning views of the Swedish countryside and a charming rustic aesthetic that perfectly captured the couple’s vision. The venue’s warm hospitality and cozy atmosphere made guests feel at home, while the beautiful gardens and surroundings offered endless photo opportunities. The couple held their outdoor ceremony under a big tree, serving as the centerpiece for the wedding design. Overall, Jordberga Castle was the perfect venue for the couple’s celebration, providing a personal and intimate setting with the destination feel they were looking for.

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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Amelie´s gown was designed and tailored by a close friend of the family.[/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]The dark green Bridesmaid’s dresses flowed well with the overall color palette of the wedding design as well as the lush surroundings at the estate.[/field]
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Chef Daniel Müllern, local to the venue, is one of Sweden’s award-winning chefs. He has been by the stove since he was 16, and his big heart is passionate about cooking. He has competed extensively in Chef of the Year, with finals in 2015 and 2016. Swedish TV viewers discovered him in Kanal 5 Köksmästarna, which Daniel won in 2014, and in 2016 he was narrowly edged out of TV4’s Kockarnas Kamp as one of the favorites. But the love of the ingredients and his remarkable presence in the kitchen is Daniel’s passion, and that showed in the menu he created for Amelie and Pontus’ reception dinner.

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Kullafloristen was truly a match made in floral heaven for Amelie and Pontus’ fall wedding We knew the flowers had to be an integral part of the wedding design, but it was equally important that they felt natural and harmonized with the surroundings. Kullafloristen perfectly captured this vision, creating floral arrangements that looked as though they were growing right out of the landscape. The couple’s trust in the team’s vision was evident when they gave us free rein on how to reuse the ceremony flowers for the reception. It was a dream come true for Kullafloristen, who worked magic to create the stunning floral portal that wow-ed guests as they entered the dinner reception. It was the perfect example of how to repurpose flowers creatively and sustainably while adding an unexpected element of surprise and beauty.

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Instead of a traditional wedding cake, the couple served mini macaroons with an espresso martini, the groom’s favorite dessert.

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As the couple exchanged vows, a string quartet filled the air with live music, setting the romantic and intimate tone of the ceremony. Amelie’s brother played guitar, and a dear friend sang beautifully, making the moment more personal and memorable. Guests were moved to tears by the beauty and sincerity of the ceremony, and many later commented that it was the most beautiful and heartfelt wedding they had ever experienced. The magical combination of live music, the natural beauty of the surroundings, and the deep love between Amelie and Pontus made for a truly unforgettable wedding ceremony.

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On the day of Amelie and Pontus’ wedding, as their guests were transferred from their hotel in Malmö, raindrops pelted against the windows, causing a few nerves to set in. However, to everyone’s delight, despite the looming dark clouds overhead, the rain miraculously held off during the ceremony, creating an enchanting and truly magical experience. The tree that stood as the centerpiece of the wedding was not only a breathtaking sight to behold but also holds significant meaning for the couple. It appeared on everything from the invitations to the ceremony programs and was a powerful symbol of the love shared between them. As if that wasn’t enough, the tree also played a protective role during the ceremony, potentially keeping the couple and their guests dry if the rain had decided to pour down. Seeing how something as simple as a tree could bring so much joy and beauty to such a special day was heartwarming.

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The stationery for Amelie and Pontus’ wedding was carefully chosen to reflect their unique style and love story. That’s why we turned to Norrbacka Tryckeri, one of the few places in Sweden still using traditional letterpress printing, to create the perfect design and print for their wedding invitations and other paper goods. Norrbacka’s commitment to traditional book printing methods and their attention to detail was the perfect fit for this wedding, where every element was carefully curated. We searched for the perfect tree symbol for the stationery for weeks. Norrbacka Tryckerier eventually found it in a vintage flower book, adding authenticity to the design. The color palette for the invitations was also carefully selected, with a deep green hue that perfectly captured the essence of the fall season.

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Get ready to swoon over this enchanting fall Swedish wedding at Jordberga Estate. The crisp September air set the perfect tone for the outdoor ceremony, creating a dreamy atmosphere that perfectly complemented the natural beauty of the surroundings. 2 Brides Photography artfully captured every precious exchange of emotion, the palpable joy and the tears of happiness as the bride walked down the aisle. Expertly but discretely preserving those memories for the family looking at these photographs 50 years from now. Isabella’s Event team worked behind the scenes to bring every element together seamlessly; the day ran smoothly, allowing the bride and groom to enjoy every moment of their celebration. Don’t miss out on the full gallery for endless inspiration, and prepare to be swept off your feet by this enchanting fall wedding!

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Hanging Installations Stole the Show at This Indoor Napa Affair

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”] Black, white, green[/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Most important thing we wanted for our wedding was for our guests to feel like they’re a part of the night and that they have a ton of fun. From handwritten notes in seating cards to inviting them to write in our guestbook featuring moments in our relationship, it’s to showcase how much we love them and how important they are to us.
Intimate and magical would be the two adjectives I wanted guests to walk away from, to feel like they were taken away on this beautiful Napa location to celebrate under the canopy of floral arrangements and lighted candles and feeling like they are a part of this magical journey and celebration.[/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]We were going out to dinner to this restaurant – Giulia that we’ve gone to occasionally. We had a pleasant dinner and stopped by ice cream. When we finally went home and parked, I looked up and saw our deck was fully decorated with lights and candles, to which I asked Alec whether we went down the wrong driveway. Turns out, he’s been spending weeks in the basement cutting wood and getting all the material ready for our friend to execute his vision in the 3 hour timespan we went for dinner. He even stopped for gas when it was 3/4 full and I had no idea! He planned meticulously and hired a photographer to capture the special moment and after the proposal, we spent the rest of the night sitting on the deck under the night sky savoring the moment.[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Qipao – ordered online from Beth and Brian Qipao
White wedding dress – Pronovias ANTELOPE with modified puffy shoulders
Cocktail – Grace Loves Lace MENHA dress
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[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Groom Attire: Custom-made black tuxedo – Kent Wang
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]We featured lobster ravioli (ode to us meeting in New England) with delicious choices of short rib or butterfish
Special highlight on serving two plated desserts, alternating between guests, on a lime cheesecake and apple bread pudding where all our guests got a taste of something different[/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Walking down the aisle with white rose petals along the aisle
Florals featuring black & white anemone, white roses and leafy greens accentuated as canopies
Garland across the long dining table, intertwined with fairy lights and candles that give the magical feeling on a December night[/field]
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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]We really wanted a live band to bring the energy and party for the night, delivering songs that guests can jam to
Alec was also a big 2000’s hip-hop band so Gold Standard was able to also DJ periodically to make sure everyone knew this is Alec’s wedding and these songs all heavily influenced him in his growth journey [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Favorite moments from wedding day looking back:

The moment our wedding planner showed us the space set up for dinner was magical. It was exactly what we had described and thought in our head but to see in flawlessly executed was such a coming together moment for Alec and I.

Beyond that, we also really treasured having our best friend marrying us and spending little moments here and there taking pictures and eating lunch throughout the day since we spread our events out. Looking back, being able to catch a breath and sharing little moments between Alec and I in private throughout the day allowed us to recharge and make each moment with our guest even more magical.[/field]
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NBA Player Marries His Beautiful Bride At A Wedding Done In Sunset Tones At Sunstone Villa

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The colors were pinks, golds, and greens with pops of basketball “orange.” The bridal party was instructed to dress in tones of a sunset.

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The vibe was definitely a party. Elegant FUN! Lots of nods to Kelly’s basketball career and their love of all things food.

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About the couple… Kelly Olynyk is going into his 10th year in the NBA, playing currently on the Detroit Pistons (#13/Center). Jackie is the director of Accounting at Spy Cloud. Kelly and Jackie met when they went to Gonzaga College together, and we both majored in Accounting. At the time of their wedding, they’d been together nearly five years. They knew each other was the one because, in Jackie’s words, “It just felt really obvious. It just felt right. Very natural with a lot of signs from the universe that we were meant to be with each other”.

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Jackie wore three gowns on her wedding day. A formal form fitting floral gown, a silk gown for dancing and a beaded short dress for dancing! From the bride… I have the first jewelry Kelly gave me for something old, My new wedding jewelry, I’m borrowing one of my best friend’s wedding veils and then my dress for the rehearsal dinner is blue!

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The bridal party based what they wore off the tones of a sunset which turned out really well as a group. Everyone wore what they wanted as long as it fit within the color palette

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Jay Amin with Amin Standard designed a custom suit for Kelly, and Jackie’s late-night dancing shoes are Air Force Ones custom designed by the bride’s cousin.

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From the Bride and Groom… “This is really important to us because we’re huge foodies. For the rehearsal dinner, we have really good friends’ underground supper club catering our dinner. They’re based out of Venice Beach, CA called Food Shop and it’s the best food we’ve ever eaten and is an unbelievable setting an atmosphere and everyone should know about this who lives in LA. For day off, we’ve flown out the chefs from Kelly’s favorite sushi restaurant in Boston to cater the entire cocktail hour. Everyone who knows Kelly understands that Sushi is his absolute favorite food so we had to incorporate that into our wedding day menu. For dinner service, we’ve hired Field To Table Events who is local to the area and using all local produce and ingredients for a family style meal which felt more personal to us. Jackie and I eat at entirely different quantities. I can eat 7 plates and she eats 1/3rd of a plate so we wanted people to serve themselves based on how much they wanted to eat! That was important to us. It keeps everyone talking and getting to know each other. Jackie is a huge cocktail lover and created some specialty cocktails for each part of the day. For desserts, neither of us like cake so we decided to have a huge arrangement of desserts like cookies, and macaroons and assorted pastries and we’re most excited for the metallic dipped strawberries. We’ll be ending the night with a couple food trucks with wood fire pizza, burgers and fries along with shave ice, a popcorn stand, and a rose and craft beer cart.”

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The cake was simple and white with a figurine of the couple’s pup on top featured on a dessert table of goodies like gold dusted chocolate covered strawberries, cookies and an espresso martini station.

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From the bride… “There are a lot of fun puns throughout the wedding day with a nod to Kelly’s NBA career. We have a “Shot Clock” timer that counts down the seconds until the entire wedding takes a shot. Our invitations were “tickets” to the big event. We LOVE games, so we have a lot of activities for our guests like a scavenger hunt, mini-basketball hoops, casino tables like poker and craps where guests can win custom casino chips by making an impromptu speech, or dancing the hardest, win prizes like wedding swag or snacks or shots at the gift table”.

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The Perfect Recipe for a Pinterest-Worthy Garden Party

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Garden party chic

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[field title=”Proposal Story”]From the Bride: Phil proposed in Santa Barbara, on a trip that Alina and her sister had planned for Alina’s brother in law’s birthday (or so she thought). Phil hinted that their friends from London were in Santa Barbara the same weekend and that we should stop by and see them at the beach — which coincided with our wine tasting schedule. We left my sister and brother in law to say a quick hello and, while walking on the beach looking for the friends, I noticed Phil was walking me towards a picnic set up with a bottle of champagne and a cheeseboard (a few of my favorite things). He proposed right by the picnic setup, right after I finally realized what was happening. We met back up with my sister and brother in law after to celebrate over more drinks and SB ocean views. [/field]
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[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Mix of dresses, with main designers being V. Chapman and Shona Joy[/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]From the Bride: The signature drinks were Mezcal based, with Mezcal margaritas for cocktail hour and Mezcal old fashioneds for dinner. Phil and I grew to love mezcal drinks over our numerous trips to Mexico.[/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Parker and Posies created a lush garden themed decor with an assortment of roses and ranunculus. Adore Folklore and Bright Rentals provided all the rentals for the reception and ceremony. [/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]From the Bride: None — we opted for a cookie bar featuring our favorite dessert: Batch & Box cookies[/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]From the Bride: Brother in law (same one from the SB trip) was the officiant, father of the bride said a prayer in his native language Russian, ceremony songs (string quartet) included: bones (Maren Morris) for family, electric feel (MGMT) for bride, and signed, sealed, delivered for couple exit
Our first dance was Something ‘bout you (Sir Roosevelt) and the band (The Mighty Untouchables) killed it[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]From the Bride: My favorite details of the wedding included: the mismatched bridesmaids dresses (the first vision I had for the wedding), the cookie bar, the floral garden for escort cards and the neon something ‘bout you sign for our champagne tower toast; we also had our custom designed wedding crescent printed on a few items throughout the wedding, including the cocktail napkins, match books for favors, and golf balls since the wedding was at our country club [/field]
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A Sweet Summertime Soirée at Silverado Napa

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Florals in summery shades of white, peach, and tangerine with pops of coral and yellow.[/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Linde wanted a laidback but romantic setting and the outdoor space at Silverado was the perfect backdrop. Rose & Olive’s whimsical garden style florals were a compliment to beautiful wine country. The punchy colors of summer combined with seasonal texture and foliage brought a modern touch to the garden setting.
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[field title=”Proposal Story”]Our proposal was very quiet and private, exactly how I’ve always wanted it! He proposed in our apartment in San Francisco with just the two of us and our dog. We had reservations to go out to an Italian dinner that night, but we decided to cancel and order pizza and drink wine. We spent the rest of the night dancing and singing to music videos! It was perfect. [/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]I knew I wanted something simple and classic. I started following different designers on Instagram and was always a fan of Alyssa Kristin. I went to a couple different bridal shops before finding Unveiled Bridal in San Francisco, and it was the best experience I could have asked for. It is a small shop, so I was the only bride in the room. It was very intimate and the owners are sisters, which is always a plus! They were so helpful and patient with me when I couldn’t make up my mind and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. They carry Alyssa Kristin dresses, so I was able to try on the ones I had been eyeing and fell in love with the fabric and the support. It only needed a couple of alterations and fit like a glove on the wedding day. I felt comfortable and confident the entire night![/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Choosing the bridesmaids dresses was one of the hardest parts of planning for me. I had to choose a dress that 7 of my best friends with completely different body types would feel comfortable in. I decided to go with different style dresses in the same color and brand. I chose BHLDN dresses in the color Oyster. I also liked that the dresses could be exchanged if it wasn’t a good fit. Every girl looked amazing![/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]The chef at Silverado was amazing and added a flower to each dish, which added a personal and pretty touch. We had an open bar with 2 signature drinks, a mango margarita (my favorite) and an elderflower gin and tonic (my husband’s favorite). [/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]The florals were created by my best friend and bridesmaid, Rose and Olive Design. She had two tough jobs that day! I was so honored that she wanted to be part of my big day in two ways. She did an absolutely amazing job, and the florals were my favorite part of the decor. I chose everything else based on the floral color palette and wanted some fun color throughout. My wedding planner, Courtney, (who is also a friend!) helped me choose rentals and decor and walked me through every detail I needed for the day. I could not have survived the wedding planning process without her! Every vendor we used could not have been more perfect for us.[/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]The cake we chose was the same cake from the same bakery used at my parent’s wedding 37 years ago, a vanilla cake with raspberry filling. The toppers we used were handmade in Germany from my grandparent’s wedding 65 years ago. They were also used at my parent’s wedding and my brother’s wedding. [/field]
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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]The most special detail for me were the guests that attended. We originally wanted to keep the day small, but we could not decide where to draw the line, so we ended up inviting everyone we love! It is the one time you get to throw yourself a party with your entire family and friends, and we don’t regret a big invite list at all.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]Another special detail were all the items and traditions that were passed down from previous generations of the family. My husband’s wedding band was his grandfather’s and my wedding band was my grandmother’s. I also wore my other grandmother’s wedding band on my right hand. The glass box that held the rings was my late aunt’s, the champagne flutes we used to toast were a homage to Paul’s grandmother, and the cake toppers were used at my grandparent’s wedding in Germany 65 years ago! [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]Lastly, writing our own vows had to be the most memorable part of the day. I have a fear of public speaking and did not want to write my own vows, but my husband was adamant that we do. It ended up being the easiest and most fun part of the ceremony![/field]
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Dreamy Chateau Wedding Inspiration Straight From The Heart Of Athens

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How about a castle fairytale with a flavor of Greek charm? Fall in love with this editorial shoot that took place in Greece! We know that when you think of Greece, you dream of either ancient historic buildings or amazing island scenery. But how about a chateau wedding inspiration? We are sure that you will fall in love as we managed to get the Queen’s castle for an exclusive wedding editorial. Music is what makes us calm down, music is what makes us all dream… Music is what makes us move forward, and music has the ability to make this tear you try to keep jailed on your eye, drop! Music is what made us dream of this workshop, and through music, we are going to express the feelings these images make us feel a few months after this event took place. The entire event was planned perfectly by the prestigious Ioanna Karatza. An amazing and so so talented human being that is willing to give her 200% of power in every event. A sensitive and romantic, yet true professional that made us feel calm and relaxed and made Pyrgos Vasilissis her playground, as she and her associates made the chateau look like it came out of a lullaby. Main characters of this shoot? Jim Labraco with his dreamy floral creations, and Dimitra Antonea, owner and designer of Made Bride, made our bride the one and only ‘Dancing Queen’ – in the more romantic way, of course. Isn’t this moon-shaped multi-colored rose floral arrangement the best thing you have ever seen? Our groom’s fashion was this exquisite suit created by Papadogamvros, and it is part of his collection for the famous Greek basketball players, the Antetokounmpo brothers. ‘Happiness is a butterfly,’ as beloved Lana says, and all I can share with you for this butterfly shoe by Bella Belle Shoes is just the word W O W… Looking back on this pair of heels, all I can feel is happiness and joy! VVassia Papakonstantinou was the lady behind the beauty of our models, and speaking of happiness, what made us even more ‘Happy’ was the amazing happening by the unique Kibeli – the Photo Booth and the so so classy invitation suite created by Mr. Pavlos Leventelis, the man behind Atelier Invitations. The entire event was filmed by the talented team of White Filming, under the direction of the talented Periklis Papandreopoulos. Last but not least, what made our flatlays ‘Shine’ even more was the fine jewelry by Iordanis Manufacturing Jewelry Gems and the classy ring boxes by the ‘Velweds’ ring box suite. Greece is such an amazing place with millions of hidden gems. We, the co-founder of YOU the Workshop George Liopetas, and the entire team wish you all the best, and look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful Greece.

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Colors are what makes a blank canvas stand out. Colors arewhy the world goes around. Colors are what we chose for this princely editorial. From the million-tonal canvas of florals to the amazing and colorful tailor creation by Made Bride. From the navy blue suit, our groom ROCKED to the greenery all around our exquisite chateau venue. Nevertheless, we didn’t want a strong color – that one that would step out of the crowd. We wanted a huge palette of colors that would make a strong team – like the one we had between all the vendors who worked hard for this workshop.

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Pyrgos Vasilissis (which in Greek means The Queen’s Castle) is an amazing chateau-styled castle that can be found close to the center of Athens. Isn’t this amazing? When we began planning all the details for ‘YOU the Workshop,’ we wanted something unique – something amazing and so tasteful for our beloved attendees. And in my opinion, this scenery will make you dream of times only ‘Clair De Lune’ can make you dream of. Teamed up between me (George Liopetas Fine Art Photographs here) and my dear friend Fabijan Vuksic, we wanted to create something unique, something once in a lifetime… I know that this sounds a bit too much, but when you want to offer ‘the best of you,’ the name of a workshop could be no other but ‘YOU the Workshop’.

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From Dimitra Antonea, owner and designer of Made Bride: ‘When this romantic and colorful inspired styled shoot at Pyrgos Vasilissis – which is actually a palace in the heart of Athens, the capital of Greece- came to the table, I knew from the very beginning that this gown from “CHARISMA” Collection would be a great match to the concept. Nothing says “royal” more loud and clear than style CHA_21.24, a statuesque whimsical gown that features a deep V neckline embroidered with multicolored floral lace mixed just as well among the tulle and appliqued to the sheer fitted sleeves. A tight waistline determines feminine body posture, and the opulent polka dot tulle skirt in three tiers offers volume and a regal ambiance. It is easy to imagine our beautiful young couple is the next generation of blue bloods with a little twist and get inspired for the coming weddings!’

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From Jim Labraco, owner and head floral designer of Jim Labraco: ‘There is a certain magic that comes with creating freestyle arrangements using garden roses, unique wildflowers, and buttery colors. It allows me to tap into my senses and let my creativity guide me, adapting to the natural beauty of the forest. As I gather each element, I envision the final product, carefully selecting each flower and greenery to complement one another. I let the colors and textures speak to me, creating a harmony that feels like it was meant to be. Once the arrangement is complete, it’s like a beautiful masterpiece that brings the essence of the forest indoors. Each bloom tells a story, and I feel grateful to have made something beautiful and unique to bring joy to those who see it.’

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Loved the moments of I and Fabijan while sharing all the knowledge with our attendees. Day one was the seminar day. We wanted to share EVERYTHING around a wedding day and all the processes of a wedding photographer. From the very early stage of the emails to the final stages of editing and delivering. And that is what we did – we invited friends and colleagues from every field. Apart from the photography knowledge and all the tips I and Fabijan shared, we had also invited Fanis Failadis (Professional Image Editor), Periklis Papandreopoulos (Wedding Filmmaker, Director), Diagoras Vougas (IT & Business Developement), Ioanna Karatza (Planner, Event Designer) and Alexander Giannoulis, album designer and owner of Unico Albums. This was 12 hours of ‘back to school.’ But we enjoyed every moment. Especially at the end of the day when we all enjoyed each other’s company at our ‘Italian night’ where we had our Italian ‘Pizza and Vino’ moment. Day 2 was the editorial day. We began early in the morning by photographing the beautiful The Queen’s Castle. Afterward, talented Fabijan Vuksic had his own time of ‘Flat-lays 101’ where he shared with the attendees his know-how around the flat-lay styling. Directing around the set was my main purpose of the day, and I am happy to share that after 6 hours of editorial shooting, I could only see hugs and smiles while enjoying our fun time around the Kibeli Photobooth, where Chris Kosmas and his team were creating amazing moments for all of us around this beauty called Kibeli. YOU the Workshop is not another seminar or workshop. ‘YOU’ is a mentality, ‘YOU’ is a state of mind. ‘YOU’ is an annual workshop with one and only cause – to share the knowledge around the wedding industry globally.

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Cool Tones and Contemporary Details Are the Perfect Match at Perona Farms

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]blue, sage, and cream. [/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]The venue itself has a perfectly warm, modern aesthetic that we loved balancing with our more cool tones. We were excited about the gorgeous light in the ceremony space with the greenery as a backdrop and an abundance of floral petals & pieces lining the center aisle. To create a perfect contrast with the greens, and industrial accents of the venue we opted for tones like blue, sage and cream.[/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]We booked an Air BNB in Mountain Top PA, close to where Tori’s absolutely favorite dream photographer was located. We actually both ended up reaching out to her separately to plan our proposal without realizing it. We set up a perfect wintery arbor in the backyard of our Air BNB while Brittany, our photographer captured us from afar. Kristen proposed first followed by so much excitement and hugs followed by Tori dropping down on one knee to propose to Kristen. The smiles & tears were overflowing and it was just such a magical double proposal.[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Kirsten opted to customize her Rosa Clara gown with bow sleeves, and an A-line silhouette that created this soft, romantic look. Tori had a custom white suit made to go with her sexy bejeweled bridal top from David’s. Both Brides wore matching shoes by DSW. Both brides also wore veils, which made for such beautiful pictures as they shared vows, and walked out of their ceremony hand and hand as their first few moments married together.[/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]To ensure everyone was comfortable and able to find a dress they loved
right at home, we chose to use Revelry. Each member of our bridal party was assigned a fabric and shade of blue to choose from. The style was completely up to them!
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Perona Farms did not disappoint. With their seasonal menu, we were able to customize everything from wood-fired pizza to taco bars, raw bar, and elevated charcuterie. Their assortment was diverse and many ingredients were grown on-site! Our signature drinks were a “Marry Me Mule” and a ” Meant to be Mojito”

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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]The Refinery at Perona Farms and its endless greenery made planning decor and florals
a breeze. We went with greenery, creams, and a touch of blue florals to complement the already present greenery in the space. Pairing the florals with tons of candles brought a level of romance and intimacy just as we had envisioned. [/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]We went with a simple and elegant look with minimal design to allow the greenery and florals to stand out.[/field]
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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]All the men on both sides of our families showed up in Rainbow pride socks. Kristen’s family totally had no idea that Tori’s family was also arriving in the rainbow socks. So it was such a fun surprise to learn that both families arrived excited to share thair socks![/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]Kristen and Tori met on Tinder, had a date and lost touch until a few years later they matched again on tinder & it was clear to them that they were meant to be. They have been together ever since![/field]
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