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]]>What made the wedding special and unique?
Coffee and milkshake bar + see question about personal touches-our venue, (which turned out to be the best thing that could have happened!!) was the perfect combination of my tastes (rustic/barn) and Zac’s (modern/airplane hanger)
We love swing dancing and practiced for 6 months to surprise our guests with a choreographed dance to start the party
Cake represented Zac’s photography
Stayed in one big house with our bridal party and got to spend the entire weekend with our closest friends/family
Guest book was a photo book of Zac’s pictures
Tell us about the gown and where/how you found it!
Christina’s Bridal in Andover Massachusetts. I had a trip planned to visit my sister so my mom flew out so we could all go shopping together. On the flight over I was scrolling through Instagram and stumbled across a picture of this Hayley Paige gown. My sister and sent it to each other at the exact same time but didn’t have time to talk because my flight took off. By the time I landed my sister had snagged the last appointment at the only salon in Boston that sold her gowns. AND she was having a trunk sale. Meant to be!
I knew I wanted a short dress for the reception but once I found this dress I didn’t want to take it off!! So I purchased a short tulle skirt (from Bliss Tulle) and had a tailor cut my dress in half, add the short skirt and create a removable skirt out of the Hayley Paige gown.
What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?
-We wanted as many of our friends and family to be involved as possible in our big day.
-Our friend designed our invitation suite
-Our friend Adam Friedman sang processional songs
-Our best friend was our officiant
-My dad sang our first dance song
What was the most memorable part of the day?
-We didn’t do a first look so seeing each other’s reactions as I waked down the aisle and being able to share that moment & experience with all our guests
-Close second: jumping in the pool in our wedding clothes with our bridal party
Tell us how you met and became engaged.
We met in high school and dated for 8 years (3 long distance). Zac proposed by making a movie and filling the movie theater with 45 of our closest friends and family.
Photography: Lynette Boyle Photography // Planning + Design: Kaella Lynn Events // Floral: Amanda Vidmar Designs // Invitations: Friend of couple Tim Praetzel // Venue: K Venues // Bridal Gown: Hayley Paige // Bridesmaids’ Gowns: by Bill Levkoff from Bella Bridesmaids // Groom’s Suit: custom by J. Hilburn // Ties: Love Lilly Lane // Cake: Honeycomb Designs // Signage: Brown Fox Calligraphy // Table # Holders: Esselle // Tables and Tabletop Rentals: Theoni Collection // Chairs and Rentals: Encore Event Rentals // Water Glass: Glassybaby // Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen // Lounge: Pieces by Violet // Ceremony Guitarist: Adam Friedman // DJ: Truthlive // Catering: Culinary Eye Catering
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Tyler Gardens: A French & Italian Influenced Venue from Solidity Films on Vimeo.
Photography: du soleil photographie // Planning: Polka Dot Events // Florals: c // Stationery: Elephant Limbo // Place Cards/Calligraphy: The Paperly Studio // Venue & Rentals: Open Aire Affairs // Cake: Cake Life Bake Shop // Videography: Solidity Films // Bridal and Bridesmaids Dresses: BHLDN // Groom’s Suit: Generation Tux // HMUA: ONLO Beauty // Additional Rentals: Modern Relics Rentals // Models: Model Management Agency
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]]>From the bride: Jake and I got married in May, just six months after he proposed. We simply couldn’t wait to to start our life together! Because of our short engagement, I think our wedding ended up really reflecting the two of us. We didn’t have the time or funds to go too crazy. Ha!
If there was a theme, I’d call it ”relaxed romantic.” We wanted to keep things as simple and fun as possible for our guests – that’s where things like the food stations, cocktail tables and sparse seating, open bar featuring our favorite drinks, lawn games, and donut bar came into play – while still feeling beautiful and meaningful to us.
Jake and I are extremely lucky to be surrounded by a lot of talented people in our life. They all contributed their talents to our special day. My little sister did all of our stationery, my best friend took our photos, another best friend made our video, our band are actually close college friends of my husband’s, my cousin cantored, my sisters and soon-to-be sisters decorated the reception space (with the blooms by the box flowers!) and made our boutonnieres, the cake was a creation of a local baker who I met years ago, when she was just getting started. Countless numbers of our friends had ”jobs” and “responsibilities” to keep our day moving along; even our priest was the man who baptized me 26 years ago (and was also my dad’s former principal 40 years ago)!
I was a little worried about planning the wedding from 2000 miles away (we live in San Francisco, and got married in the neighborhood where we met in Cincinnati), but having so many amazing friends and family made it easy.
I think it was the personal relationships that made our day even more unforgettable. In fact, when the doors to the church opened, and I started walking down the aisle with my dad, I spotted all the most important people of our life, gathered together to support Jake and me in the pews – and I just started crying. They were the happiest of tears.
Other interesting things about our wedding:
Lavender has always helped relax me, that’s why we incorporated it in all the decor. Our band learned ”Blue Moon” for our first dance, because it’s only once in a blue moon that people get so lucky as we did. My dad and I danced to ”The Way you Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra; we’ve been planning that dance since I was in high school. I had five bridesmaids, my three sisters and two sister-in-laws. Jake asked my brother and his brother to be groomsman, so all of our siblings were part of the wedding party which was really special. It was so HOT the day we got married! After all the photos and before the ceremony, our wedding party had to stop by the local bar to cool off with a beer! The wedding, photos and reception were all in the neighborhood of Columbia Tusculum, where I lived for two years after college, and Jake and I met four years before our big day.
Photographer: Folchi Photography // Floral Styling: Katie’s Blooms // Flowers: Blooms By The Box // Paper Products: MOO // Ceremony Venue: St. Stephen’s Catholic Church // Reception Venue: Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum // Bridal Shoot Venue: Queen City Vignette // Wedding Dress + Shoes Designer: BHLDN // Bridesmaid Attire: Azazie // Graphic Design: Colleen Butler Design // Cake Topper Hickory Twine // Hair: Hannah Quirk // Makeup: Chelsea Skurow // Food + Beverage: Jeff Thomas Catering // Bakery: Canteen Bakery // Videographer: Shane Harrison and Jenna Heaton // Ceremony Entertainment: DJ CEO // Reception Entertainment: Suede Jackets (band) // Grooms Suit Designer: Tommy Hilfiger // Tent: The Alleen Co
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]]>Photographer: Ulviyya Mammadova // Workshop: Tamara Gigola // Organization/Concept/Decor: Peony Studio Events // Florists: Katerina Kazakova & Nastasya Panina // Cake: Katya Nabirkina // Video: Studio Moments // Dress: Cathytelle // MUAH: Yana Bendeliani // Accessories: Olga Delice // Model agency: Look Models Management // Models: Max Macharashvili / Qeto Qushashvili // Macrame: Svetlana Shchepkina // Dishes: Re Table
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]]>What made the wedding special and unique?
Honestly, our wedding was so special and unique because of the dancing!! One of the things I kept saying prior to the wedding was, “I really just want everyone to dance!” I have a family full of former competitive dancers (myself included), as well as a group of friends that are always down for a good dance party. I’m not lying when I tell you about 10 seconds into the first song of the night – we had a full dance floor. The floor stayed full until the very end! Dancing with all sides of the family as well as our closest friends truly was one of the best moments for me.
Tell us about the gown and where/how you found it!
My gown was Stella York (style 6291) and I found it at Something Blue Bridal in my hometown, Bradenton FL! I have lots of amazing females in my family so I went with a crew consisting of my mom, two aunts, two grandmas, one sister, three cousins, and my best friend – between the eleven of us we were able to find the most beautiful gown in the store!! It was a nude-ish a-line (“moscato” was how it was described) with delicate beading. It had a tulle bottom and the waistline was so flattering. It truly felt like “classic glamour” meets “modern hipster,” which couldn’t have been more me. I loved it!
What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?
One of my favorite personal touches was our exit! Growing up, my parents would often end the day with a night-time drive through the beautiful parts of our hometown. My siblings and I would jump in the car with our dogs, blankets, and hot cocoa, and by the end of the drive, we were calmed (and maybe sometimes asleep lol). This “night-time drive” is something I’ve shared with Steve and our dog and we love it. On the night of our wedding, we left in a vintage Rolls Royce and cruised through the most beautiful parts of Tampa – Bayshore Boulevard, downtown, etc. We sipped champagne and looked at all the views. It was such a peaceful and truly glamorous end to the night. I still think back to how beautiful that drive was!
What was the most memorable part of the day?
The most memorable part of the day was when my husband and I were officially announced as Mr. & Mrs. Thomas! This started off our reception. We were preceded by our bridesmaids and groomsmen, who are truly my favorite people in the world. The DJ played a song that Steve and I have loved since the day we met (Tongue Tied by Grouplove). He had known I liked the band and had used the song as an excuse to come talk to me and eventually, ask me on a date 5+ years ago! Listening to this fun and sentimental song with my husband as we were celebrated by friends and family truly brought tears to my eyes. It was surreal.
Tell us how you met and became engaged.
Steve and I are both from the same hometown. We were two years apart in school but had mutual friends. The summer before I started college, I met Steve at a mutual friend’s party. It was a Monday and we are from a small town so the list of things to do was rather short. We ended up at the bowling alley with our friends! Neither of us are avid bowlers, so we sat on a friend’s truck bed outside and talked and talked and talked (or maybe I did and he just listened). Once we left that night, I knew had a new great friend – little did I know, I had also found my husband.
We dated for five years after that – through undergrad, grad school, moving home, adopting our first pup, moving in together – we did everything together. On Valentine’s Day 2016, we spent the day at Rosa Fiorelli (a local vineyard) eating meats and cheeses and tasting wine. When we returned home, he asked me to marry him in front of the beautiful Manatee River (with our pup alongside). The rest is history!
Elizabeth & Stephen // Wedding Highlight from A Peachy Life Productions on Vimeo.
Photographer: Everence Photography // Florist: La Vie en Rose // Venue: The Oxford Exchange // Videographer: A Peachy Life Productions // DJ: Grant Hemond & Associates, Inc. // Cake: Chocolate Pi // Cocktail Music: Strings Attached // Dress: Stella York 6291 from Something Blue Bridal // Bridesmaid Dresses: Show Me Your Mumu
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]]>Styling/Cake/Photography: Justina Bilodeau // Florals: Marigold Floral Studio // Paperie: Bijou Creative // Venue: The Stone Barn // Hand-Dyed Silk Ribbon & Runner: Tan Weddings // Handmade Gold-Rimmed Plates: Happiest Days Designs // Gown: Joanne Fleming Design // Shoes: Bella Belle // Hair & Makeup: Bei Capelli // Vow Book: Claire Magnolia // Furniture Rentals: A Plus Party Rentals // Model: Grace at Maggie Inc // Filmscans: Photovision
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]]>What made the wedding special and unique?
We decided not to see each other until the ceremony began. It was very important for us to see each other for the first time accompanied by all of our family and friends just moments before we exchanged our vows. There was so much anticipation and excitement for us leading up to that moment, and it felt so special. We also wrote our own vows to exchange with each other during the ceremony. The vows felt very personal and genuine, and even got some laughs from our family and friends.
Tell us about the gown and where/how you found it!
I found my dress at Rhylan Lang. I had been following them on Facebook prior to my engagement, and I knew 100% that I wanted to get a gown from their store. They were so helpful in helping me choose different dresses to try on and made the process very easy and enjoyable. Going in to looking at dresses, I thought I knew what I wanted in a wedding dress: sleeves, lace, and form-fitting. Needless to say, my dress was strapless, loose, and didn’t have an ounce of lace. I knew I had found my dress, and so did all those that I brought along, the moment I put on the dress; My face just lit up, and I couldn’t stop smiling. Hayley Paige is truly an amazing designer!
What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?
Writing our own wedding vows, as well as writing the majority of the script for the wedding ceremony were really personal for us. We also had Jonathan’s cousin as our wedding officiant, which was very special for us. And we can’t forget to mention that we had our own craft beer that we brewed with my (Cristin’s) family on tap for all of our wedding guests to enjoy.
What was the most memorable part of the day?
It’s hard to choose just one most memorable part of the day because the entire day was more than we could have ever hoped for in a wedding day. It was amazing to be surrounded with love and support from all of our closest family and friends as we made our life-long commitment to each other.
Tell us how you met and became engaged.
We met at a party our freshman year of college in 2009, through mutual friends. After a couple months, we began dating. Jonathan proposed on November 6, 2015. We had plans to meet my parents in downtown Omahafor supper. When we arrived downtown, my sister told us that two of my nieces had come along and they were playing at the park. As we walked to go meet them, I noticed not just two of my nieces, but all five of them and my two nephews. They were all holding a sign, and as we inched closer, I was able to make out what the sign said, “Aunt Cristin, will you marry Jon?” Jonathan got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.
Photography: Ashley Crawford Photography // Coordination: Basic Bash Events // Florals and Design: Creating Atmosphere // Invitations: DesignedWithAmore on Etsy // Ceremony and Reception Venue: NOAH’s of Omaha // Wedding Dress: Rhylan Lang / Hayley Paige // Men’s Attire: Jos A Bank // Hair/Makeup: JB’s Salon and Day Spa // Transportation: Nebraska Party Bus
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]]>Photographer: Christa O’Brien Photography // Host: Four Corners Photography // Design & Styling: Simply Charming Socials // Florals: Gold & Bloom Floral Design // Venue: Ambient Studio // Bridal Shop: The Sentimentalist // Dress Designers: Rebecca Schoneveld (Lani’s Dress) // Cake: Peche Petite Boutique Bakery // Pantsuit: Houghton NYC // Hair Accessory: Jennifer Behr // Cape: Jaclyn Jordan NY // Hair & Makeup: Jade Jamrozy Hair & Makeup Artistry // Paper Goods: Minted. // Rings: Trumpet & Horn // Talent: Kristin Brock with Salt Agency & Lani Beale // Plates & Glassware: Blue Eyed Yonder // Furniture: Presentime Rentals // Ring Box: The Mrs. Box
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]]>What made the wedding special and unique?
Emily and David went to the Beverly Hills Courthouse and got married in front of family. They spent the entire weekend celebrating with friends without the pressure of a ceremony. They wanted their family and friends to have a nice weekend in L.A. and having the party on the rooftop of the London Hotel gave people a nice view of the city – and it also happened to be across the street from where they lived in West Hollywood.
Tell us about the gown and where/how you found it!
Emily wanted a non-traditional dress for the party and found it while they were traveling abroad in London. It’s a Roland Mouret dress that fit the vibe of elegant but fun.
What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?
The night before the party, instead of a traditional rehearsal dinner, they had a food truck from Pie N Burger, a place where David and his family have been going for as long as they can remember. Their wedding cake featured their pug Woodson on it, which was very special to them.
What was the most memorable part of the day?
They just really enjoyed being able to celebrate with their family and closest friends.
Tell us how you met and became engaged.
Emily and David met through a mutual friend in 2007 when Emily was visiting LA from Boston to see her friend from graduate school, who happened to be David’s co-worker and roommate. Their paths crossed a few times through the years, but after crossing paths again in 2011, and after some prodding from David, Emily and David started dating long distance in early 2012.
Emily and David adopted a pug named Woodson in 2013 and David knew he wanted him to be part of the proposal, so he put a little bathrobe on Woodson with the engagement ring in the pocket with a card attached and told him to go find Emily. In the card, David told Emily to check the pocket where Emily found the ring.
Planning: HoneyFitz Events // Photography: Anna Delores Photography // Floral Design: Bent Willow // Stationery & Signage: Simply Stated Stationery // Reception: Rooftop at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills // Wedding Dress: Roland Mouret // Makeup: Kjord Davis // Hair: Mobile Bridal Salon // Cake: The Butter End Cakery // Entertainment: Dart DJ // Lighting: PSAV // Rentals: LA Best Rental
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]]>Setting out, we wanted to give the “Hamilton” obsessed brides modern, fine-art inspiration from the musical to incorporate in their own weddings. The musical has a spellbinding way of bringing our early American history into a palpable modern experience, and we imagined today’s bride wanting to recreate that feeling as well.
The color palette is inspired by the colors of the musical, the neutral parchment color in homage to his prolific writing, the blues of his military days, and the tawny brown of Hamilton’s (non-military) coat. We also included the different colors associated with all three Schuyler sisters- teals and robin’s egg blue for Eliza, warm rich pinks and red for Angelica, and golds and yellow for Peggy; all present in our shoot just as all three were uniquely present in the Hamilton story.
Our team also wanted to reflect an admiration for the specific historical period of Hamilton’s wedding in December of 1780, so we included specific antique pieces like the colonial dressing mirror, English china, dining chairs, bone dice, fan, and musket. We joined these actual antiques with period-inspired modern details, including the engagement ring from Susie Saltzman and groom’s handmade cravat from the Lesser Bear.
Adria of State + Arrow, and Katie of Old Slate Farm collaborated beautifully on creating florals that were both modern and transporting. Both florists looked to American colonial floral paintings for inspiration, using flowers that would have been available to late 18th century brides, and arranging them in painterly ways. State + Arrow’s lush arrangements and bouquets highlighted the romance of the Hamilton story. Pomegranates and persimmons were included as homage to the Hamilton’s December wedding date. The stunning installation of overgrown greenery and florals created by Old Slate Farm reminds viewers that this is a world straddling modern day and the past.
The most notable details of the shoot, the dress and models, were directly inspired by both Hamilton the musical and the colonial style; the dress was the perfect marriage of modern simplicity and elegant colonial details and the bride’s white hair color was trendy and modern, but also reminiscent of the powdered wig styles of the period.
Our team worked to add small and specific details in homage to Hamilton the musical, with Alexander and Eliza appearing on place cards (as well as Angelica and Peggy), “may you always be satisfied” styled on parchment in preparation for a toast, one of Hamilton’s actual letters to Eliza handwritten and included in the detail vignette, antique postage featuring the Marquis de Lafayette styled with the invitation suite, and the ring pictured with a photo of The Grange, where Hamilton wed Eliza.
Photographer: Henry Photography // Concept + Design: Auburn + Ivory // Florist (bouquet + Centerpiece): State + Arrow Design Co. // Floral Installations: Katie Reed of Old Slate Farm // Stationery: Cheer Up Press // Venue: Old Slate Farm (florist’s home) // Wedding Gown: Carolina Herrera // Wedding Veil: Vera Wang / La Jeune Marieé Bridal // Ring: Susie Saltzman // Wedding Cake: Wendy Kromer // Silks and Velvets, Custom Cravat: The Lesser Bear // Beauty: Angie Warren Artistry // Manicure: Charlotte Lucas // Men’s Suiting: Pursuit Yourself // Shoes: Trademark // Ring Box: The Mrs. Box
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