Grey Likes Weddings

Oh dear. One of our dear photog friends, Lori Paladino sent over a wedding that is going to stop you in your tracks! Whenever we meet a groom with a bold sense of style, it’s pretty irresistible…especially if he’s the kind of East Coast fella that knows how to rock the prep. Lauren and Ross’s wedding at Beaulieu Gardens is a total stunner…New England style meets wine country charm.

Lovely wedding vendors — Photography: Lori Paladino // Caterer: Paula LeDuc Fine Catering // Event Planner: MAP Events // Event Designer: Gloria Wong Design // Floral Designer: Cherries // Musicians: Sharif // Reception Venue: Beaulieu Gardens // Invitation Designer: Union Street Papery // Cake Designer: fleurdelisacakes // Band: Kings of Classic Rock // Lighting: Got Light? // Equipment Rentals: Classic Party Rentals SF // Calligrapher: little miss press // Hair Stylist: Teresa Rice // Makeup Artist: Chris McDonald Makeup // Transportation: California Wine Tours // Officiant: Heron Freed Toor

Lady Grey believes that one of the greatest byproducts of weddings is time spent with loved ones. Which is why this wedding–where a London couple escapes to Virginia to say their vows–is one of our favorite ways to wed: destination style! There’s nothing like a vacation wedding to give you plenty of time to enjoy the events!

Cynthia and Connor chose a location that combined the tradition of the south with some of the city of their hometown London! The bride’s bouquet is a combination of the same elements–vintage brooches from a family friend’s collection, arranged in a modern unexpected way! With a perfect match of city chic and southern charm, we just can’t get enough of Cynthia and Connor’s beautiful day!

Very very special thanks to Amelia Johnson Photography, for all the gorgeous images!

Vendors for this beautiful wedding: Photography - Amelia Johnson Photography // Event Designer Name- Cynthia and her mother-in-law Mary-Ann // Cake- Pearls Cupcake shoppe // Makeup- MAC Nordstrom // Hair- Brigid Carfery from Rituals Spa & Salon  // Caterer- Mosaic Caterers (Myra Watkins) // Rentals- Classic Party Rentals // DJ- Party Time Entertainment (Mark Abernathy) // Dress Designer- Melissa Sweet // Flowers- Flora Culture (Al Brockwell) // Groom’s Attire- Hugo Boss suit, shoes and belt // Jewelry- Ann Taylor // Officiant- B. Meredith Winn, Jr. // Shoe Designer- J. Renee // Stationery store- The Cordial Cricket // Veil – Bridal Veil Falls (NYC)

One of our newest Grey Collective members, Vitalic Photo, sent over this John’s Island Florida Wedding that we just WISH we had been invited too. Our dang mailman…the invitation must have been misplaced in transit. But really, Alicia and Steve’s wedding is so what I think of when I imagine East Coast Florida weddings–soft, oceanic, ethereal, and bedecked in tuxedo clad men. A perfect event in my mind.

Photos & Video: Vitalic Photo // Planning: Mally Paquette // Ceremony: Windsor Chapel – Private Club // Reception: John’s Island – Private Club // Photobooth: The Snap Booth

This week, we are all about color! Today is no exception. Elise and Barry’s wedding took place at Three Fields Farm, where they celebrated in relaxed southern style–long farm tables dressed with bright wildflowers, bridesmaids in alternating hues of tangerine and sunshine, and sweet citrus coolers served with striped yellow straws. Photographer Melanie Mauer captured this bright Kentucky wedding so beautifully–so take notes our color loving darlings.

Resources that made this wedding so gorgeous– Photography: Melanie Mauer // Event Design: One Fine Day // Floral Design: House // Cake: Martine’s Pastries // Catering: Dupree Catering //  Make Up: Ana Crane-Simpson // Rentals: Purdon’s 

We are major fans of vineyard weddings. What’s not to love about celebrating your wedding among the vines, in Dionysus fashion. All this warm dreamy light was captured by one of our fave photographers, Cameron Ingalls, who always shoots the loveliest weddings. We especially love the unexpected bridesmaid dresses, which add just the right touch of color.

From our lovely bride, Michelle: My mom & I have came up with most of the ideas for the wedding and made a lot the decor ourselves. Collecting pieces here & there and mixing them with home made items….it has really come along way and come together quite nice. We envision the wedding day as nice summer day, picnic-esque….relaxing for all our guests. All the tables are unique and different from one another, making it fun for everyone to see all the details that went into everything. We also envision a huge dance party, lots of laughs and good times.

Vendors and resources include: Photography: Cameron Ingalls // Venue: Meridian Vineyards // Design: Touch of Style Events // Florals: Fluid Bloom Designs // Catering: Two Cooks Catering