Second, to ensure every gentleman is readily prepared, our new found friends at Launderette have also provided a video tutorial. This video involves French and humor–so don’t let the word tutorial fool you into fearing boredom and resisting the urge to press play. We promise, you’ll love it…even if you are a lady without need for tying bows like a man. But we’ve already said too much. We thought we’d let Launderette make the proper (and more apt) introductions below.

The pièce de résistance to our lessons and guides, Launderette is proud to introduce its very own instructional bow tying tutorial. With so many, quite serviceable, bow tie videos out there, we knew ours had to be something unique. So in homage to our favorite new wave auteurs, we put together a how-to film with a french twist. It figures Cahiers would have wanted you to know how to get these things around your necks as much as we do.

We hope this inspires a few of you to maybe try an alternative to your bolo. Rest assured, with a little practice it’s as easy as tying your shoes.

We love The Setai Fifth Avenue because they offer a honeymooner package for your time spent relaxing indoors:  breakfast in bed, a bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, couples massage, and even a personal assistant–all enjoyed in an enormous one bedroom suite overlooking Manhattan. Setai is currently offering a special three night deal just for honeymooners that want to experience the finest of New York, which means it might be the perfect stop to pamper up before you head on to your next destination, or you can extend your stay in the city and take in all that Manhattan has to offer.

Oh and if you book now for a stay in 2012 they are offering a complimentary upgrade to an 1,100 square foot one bedroom Avenue Apartment Suite when you mention Grey Likes Weddings. Soooo…it pretty much seems like something you might want to do even if it isn’t your honeymoon! Grey loves NY!

The Setai Fifth Avenue is a sponsor of Grey Likes Weddings.

And, my sweet Tennessee brides, were you wondering how this wedding got so pretty? You ought to call of the lovely Mary Alice of A Delightful Day. Her event design savvy helped put all of this together!

I love what photographer Ali shared about her bride and groom: Natalie and Conar were married in the town Natalie grew up in — Gallatin, Tennesse — and it had the best small town charm, just like you’d expect. They had quite honestly one of the most gorgeous fall days you could ask for, and filled the tiny downtown chapel at dusk with their dearest friends and family. One of my favorite moments of the day was getting to witness Conar open up the gift his bride gave him moments before their first look… a set of embroidered handkerchiefs. That sweet token, along with a handwritten note made all of us stop and simply take it all all in. After all the “big” things have been planned on a wedding day, I always find that it’s usually about the love in the little things that become so very meaningful…

Lovely resources and vendors for this wedding: Venue: Fairvue Plantation // Photographer: Ali Harper Photography // Event Planner: Mary Alice Sublett, A Delightful Day Event Planning // Florist: Gallatin Flower Shoppe // Ceremony Music: Innocenti String Quartet // Reception Music: Pat Patrick Band // Linens: La Tavola Linens // Rentals: Liberty Party Rentals and The Premiere Event // Wedding Cakes: Parry Bartlett and Allison Clifton // Calligraphy: Samantha Martin Curlicue Designs // Invitations: Rohner Letterpress // MonogramDesign: Number Four Eleven // Bride’s Dress: Vera Wang // Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo // Groom’s Tuxedo: Gucci // Groom’s Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo // Cuff Links: Robin Rotenier // Makeup: Bridget Pilkinton for MAC // Earrings: antique, gift from the groom // Hairpiece: custom by Jennifer Behr // Wedding Clutch: Judith Leiber // Rehearsal Dinner clutch: Judith Leiber // Rehearsal Dinner Dress: Monique Lhuillier / custom skirt by Kerried Away Couture // Rehearsal Dinner Shoes: Valentino

Lots more lovely images, ideas, vendors, and a great description from Devon below! Special thanks to onelove photography for sharing their beautiful work with us!

We wanted our wedding to showcase our personalities – we’re total tech dorks. Ryan works at Twitter and most of our friends are in the tech space as well. Our programs and menus had everything listed by Twitter handles and our name cards were also by twitter usernames. Our favors table had #love in large wooden letters. The overall look and feel was supposed to be relaxed and very New England. Nothing too fancy–simple hydrangeas and snowbells (in lieu of lily of the valleys) were our main flowers and linens were kept very natural as well as the rustic chairs. We wanted people to be comfortable but to see a rustic elegance. In order to make our guests feel welcome we did welcome boxes with Ryan’s family recipe of homemade chex mix and salt water taffy from Maine.

Ryan and I are both transplants to Northern California and we wanted our wedding to reflect where we came from, him from Michigan and myself from Maine. We flew in Lobster Bisque from our favorite restaurant in my hometown. We ended the meal with white chocolate covered cherries from Michigan. The highlight of the menu was our favors–whoopie pies–a Maine staple that were handcrafted by one of our favorite food carts in San Francisco that encompassed our two homestates. Steven, the vendor and our dear friend tells the story of the Matching Half Gobs on his blog here!

Also at the ceremony we had our french bulldog, Stella, as the best dog, who despite being very well behaved generally attempted to pull my dress off mid-vows. Our ceremony was also officiated by one of our best friends. We wrote our own vows that not only reflected our love but also our dorky sense of humor and love of tech.

Check out the place cards, which denote attendees twitter names instead of first names!

Resources and vendors — Photography: OneLove Photography // Floral Design: Pat Gibbons Floral // Designer: Weddings by Jonette // Venue: Silverado Resort // Stationery: Love vs. Design // Dress: Novella Bridal // Sweets: Kara’s Cupcakes // DJ: Ingar Brown // Makeup: Sherrie Long // Shoes: Pour La Victoire // Menswear: J. Crew

Photography is by the ever flawless Trever Hoehne. Production is by Jessie Simonson with makeup by Amy Clarke and hair by Dianna Lopez.Wardrobe styling by Summer Watkins (aka Grey!).

Sending you off on your weekend with a little fashion inspiration. Hope you enjoy!

Amazing Resources include — Photography: Gina Meola // Fashion Stylist: Alex of AVE Styles // Matthew Christopher Wedding Gown: Mariee Bridal // Shoes and Wardrobe: Saks Fifth Avenue // Catering: Creative Hands Cuisine // Florals and Decor: Encore Creative // Sweet Treats: Tammie Coe Cakes // Venue Rental: Bella Palazzo // Models: Ashley and Brad Richardson // Hair and Makeup: Arthur Frederico // Stationery: The Paper Place // LOOOVE these Christian Louboutins!!

First up is this preppy nautical wedding shot by Kristin Spencer. Head over to the post immediately in order to check out the “Yay” flags which were handed out to guests. Brills.

Next up is this feminine southern style Virginia wedding with a playful mix of feminine touches and rustic roots all shot by Katelyn James.

One of our ALL TIME favorite weddings, this couple had an outdoor picnic reception complete with a giant cake-shaped pinata. You must check out the glowing bride who is captured swinging a bat in an absolutely elegant fashion. Shot by Sophie of Mike Larson Inc.

This sweet couple hosted a carefree wedding that just oozed handmade love. Shot by Our Labor of Love Photography.

Geek is soooooo chic. We could not get enough of this darling couple and their yellow wedding shot by Kurt Boomer Photo.

This summery yellow wedding featured classic elegant touches, with one of our favorite little details: “I Do” flags on their straws. Sometimes, it’s the little things. Shot by Avery House Photography.

One of our all-time most clicked on posts is this yellow wedding with giant balloon centerpieces. Oh the romance of it all–those white clouds just floating around the reception as if they were dressed up guests. Shot by Ellie Grover.

One of the chicest veils on the happiest looking bride! (That veil is by Delphine Manivet just in case you were wondering. You were, weren’t you?) We adore this incredibly fun wedding shot by AmyPunky Photography.

This wedding is so California chic–and rightly so–the bride is Morgan, an alumni of MTV’s Laguna Beach. Shot by Jill Thomas.

This modern yellow wedding took place in Palm Springs and featured a bride in a short little dress. We love a gal with a little spunk! Shot by Amanda Rae.

Be sure to click on the links to check out all the yellow goodies! And let us know if there are other topics for Grey’s Greatest that you’d like us to cover!

Flowers, styling, vintage rentals: Primary Petals // Photography by Angi Welsch and Emily Blake // Catering: DJ Catering // Cake: Occasions Cakes and Cookies // DJ: Pacific Entertainment // Graphic Design/Paper Goods: Colin Snow Design (the groom!) // Venue: McCormick Home Ranch