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Real Weddings:

La Playa Beach Florida Wedding

We’re sticking with our Florida vibe from yesterday’s shoot, and heading down to Naples for Kate and John’s gorgeous beach wedding! Film photographer, KT Merry, always has us up in arms over her work–it just so lovely! I adore all the soft natural colors!

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Photographer: KT Merry // Location: La Playa Beach & Golf Resort // Cake: Ella’s Cakes // Make-up: Duality Artistry (Dani Taverna) // Hair: Mia Manaloto // Dress: Pnina Tornai // Shoes: Jimmy Choo // Flowers: Lyfe of the Party // Invitations, Menus, Escort Cards, Programs, Table numbers: Arabesque (Sheryl Sashin) // Videographer: Utopia Video Productions // Band: CTO Entertainment // Electric Violinist: Caitlin Moe // Steel Drums (Welcome Party): Brett Foreman // Photo Booth (Welcome Party): Bash Booths // Welcome bags, welcome packets, address cards: Maryann Fisher, Printers Devil Inc.

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Real Weddings:

Lake Tahoe Wedding by Elisabeth Millay

A few months ago, we were honored to feature a wedding photography giveaway from our dear photographer friend, Elisabeth Millay. After receiving many amazing entries, the winners were Melissa and Blake, who were wed in Lake Tahoe this summer. What’s amazing is that Melissa is friends with the 31 Bits crew, which means we are now friends by proxy! Plus, she is wearing bracelets from the 31 Bits wedding line.

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Photography: Elisabeth Millay // Second shooter: Bret Cole // Ceremony and Reception held at Timber Cove Lodge, Lake Tahoe // Wedding dress by Stone Cold Fox // Hairpiece by Anthropologie // Bracelets by 31 Bits // Music by Ascent DJ productions // Ceremony and Reception details handmade by the bride // Food by Blue Angel Catering // Dessert by Sugar Pine Bakery // On-site Wedding Coordinator Lisa Gallup // Floral Design by Thran’s Flowers // Hair by Sarah Santana // Makeup by Natalie Cusson

Real Weddings:

Virginia Mountain Wedding

Photographer Michelle Renee Photography shared with us the story of today’s bride and groom, which we think is a perfect prelude to this gorgeous wedding:

Caroline and Joe met while Joe was on staff at Shrine Mont (the venue) and Caroline was a camper. However, they soon lost touch after. A twist of fate brought them back together when they “bumped” into each other half way across the country….in Louisiana where both of them had traveled to help clean up after Hurricane Katrina. It was in their acts of service to others that their romance began. They returned to Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, Virginia to take their vows.

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Photographer:  Michelle Renee Photography // Caterer:  Crossroads Catering // Bakery:  Sur La Pointe // Event Venue:  Shrine Mont

Real Weddings:

A 7 Course Wedding Feast

Marissa Maharaj shot Holly and Jason’s intimate wine country wedding that features what the couple loves the most: amazing food! Our favorite caterer, Room Forty, put together an incredible feast, so for fun, we thought we’d share the menu with you! There’s nothing we love more than putting your own personal spin on your wedding day–even if that means getting extra creative with food!

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 cheese in the vineyard

spanish and french cheeses. local honeycomb. house candied nuts. pickled market vegetables.
poached fruit. artisan breads.

amuse
rock shrimp ceviche. avocado. micro herbs.
saki

first course
tortilla soup. jidori chicken. cotija. avocado.
grenache blanc

mid course
sweet corn raviolo. brioche salad. buerre fondue.
chardonnay

main course
braised beef short ribs. parsley root puree. market vegetables. braising jus.

sides
roasted spring baby vegetables.
grenache
syrah

dessert
brioche bread pudding. jameson creme anglaise topped with berry compote

Resources: Photography: Marissa Maharaj // Food: Room Forty // Lighting: LBPS Events // Flowers: NLC Productions // Beauty: Spa Elan // Music: Chris Wooley

Real Weddings:

Florida Orange

There are so many things I love about Carmen and Jordan’s simply sweet Florida wedding. We can start with the film images, shot by Shipra Panosian Photography. Those bright blooms are tugging at my heart strings and how much do you love the idea of kicking off your heels during cocktail hour for some empanadas and Corona? Yum.

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Photography: Shipra Panosian Photography // Venue and Caterer: Dubsdread Tap Room // Event Design: Lee Forrest Design // Cakes: Anna Cakes