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Real Weddings:

Hannah and Garrett’s wedding at Firefly Gardens

featuring Lucille Photo

High school sweethearts, Hannah and Garrett, tied the knot at the beautiful Firefly Gardens outside of Dallas, Texas in a celebration filled with joyful details. Fresh Flowers and Gatherings created some of the happiest florals we’ve ever set eyes on in a palette of yellows and peaches. Paired with dusty blue accents in the tablescape and bridal party the effect was like a crisp spring day filled with sunshine and smiles. The bride stunned in a Stella York dress with intricate floral appliqué and the groom added floral flair with a patterned tie. Lucille Photo was behind the lens capturing all the details in these images that are sure to make you crave that perfect spring day.

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What made the wedding special and unique? 

We had fun incorporating a traditional Czech Grand March in the reception. The dance was always a highlight of mine from family weddings I attended as a little girl. It was easily one of our favorite moments of the day! We also had a red balloon in our wedding decor which always meant “I love you” when we texted the red balloon emoji to each other. I didn’t know someone was bringing the balloon and I was so emotional seeing it in the reception.

Tell us about the gown and where/how you found it!

My dress is designed by Stella York and I immediately fell in love with the delicate, floral lace. We custom tailored the bust to add lace trailing up the shoulders from the sweetheart neckline. As soon as I put it on I started crying. It’s from Joann’s Bridal in West, TX which is actually where my mom found her wedding dress years ago! That was not planned at all, but funny how life works that way. I also found it on my birthday! Best. Birthday. Ever.

What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?

My family really made our wedding so special. My mother in law made delicious blue mint favors and my sister in law wrote everyone’s name on them in calligraphy. My brother in law is a pastor and married us and it made the ceremony that much more personal! We really had a wonderful team that wanted to help us and love us on our day.

What was the most memorable part of the day? 

The entire day was so wonderful it’s hard to choose, but Garrett and I both agree our final dance together was absolutely our favorite moment. We picked our second favorite “first dance” song (Make You Feel My Love by Adele), the room was empty and still, and we got to soak in the last moments of our perfect day. I couldn’t have asked for a better ending.

Tell us how you met and became engaged.

The groom and I are high school sweethearts and we’ve been together for almost 9 years! We started dating as a senior and junior in high school, but he had a crush on me for two years before we actually started dating. We dated through college and finally got engaged on a cruise to Mexico. We were both so happy to finally tie the knot!

Photography: Lucille Photo // Florals: Fresh Flowers and Gatherings // Invitations: Kismet Print Co. // Venue: Firefly Gardens // Dress Designer: Stella York // Dress Boutique: Joann’s Bridal // Hair: Corenne Hess with Revel Workshop // Makeup: Katy Moore with Luxe Salon // Bridesmaid Dresses: Lulus / Asos / Azazie / Weddington Way / Show Me Your Mumu // Men’s Attire: The Black Tux // DJ: Leforce Entertainment // Catering: Mama Cuca’s // Film Scans: Photovision

 

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Nicole and Eric’s at Olawalu Plantation House

photography by Angie Diaz

Nicole and Eric, who have known each other since middle school, planned their destination wedding in Maui at Olawalu Plantation House. The couple knew they wanted to spend more than one day celebrating with their favorite people, so they gathered their families and friends in Hawaii for their seaside ceremony and reception. Planner Maui’s Angels created a day filled with casual elegance and subtle tropical vibes. We love the soft, romantic white florals and greenery by Mandy Grace and the little pops of blue in the event paper and groom’s linen suit are perfection. Lucky for us Angie Diaz was behind the lens capturing in all in these lovely images.

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What made the wedding special and unique?

Our close friends and family together for a week. As a designer, getting to design all of my invites, gifts, thank yous, etc.

Tell us about the gown and where/how you found it!

The gown was sleek and covered in lace with a creamy under layer. My best friend arranged the dress shopping location with all my friends and family. It was the first dress I tried on at the first shop. My girlfriend kept asking if I was going to cry when I went dress shopping, I laughed and said no, but i totally did.

What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?

My husband and mine’s best friend, Dillon, married us, we’ve all been friends since middle school and have had so many memories together.

What was the most memorable part of the day?

First look, and seeing my dad cry when I was dressed. Having dinner with my family and friends with Marvin Trevaga playing.

Tell us how you met and became engaged.

We met in middle school and attended the same high school. We began dating after high school and have been together 10 years. We were invited to the Magic Castle for the first time by my husband’s client, Michael. It was the first time I had every seen a magic trick in person. It was magical place and so amazing  that I talked about it for weeks. The following year we met Michael again at the Magic Castle for a “special event for a magazine” however, I didn’t know I was a part of the trick. He does a lot of slight of hand illusions and at the end of one of his tricks he does with coins, he had a ring box appear.

 

Planning & Design: Maui’s Angels // Photography: Angie Diaz // Florals: Mandy Grace // Styling: Shaunna Nygren // Paper Goods: Done by Bride //Venue: Olawalu Plantation House // Wedding Dress: Blue by Enzoani // Bridesmaid Dresses: Shona Joy // Signage: Miss B Calligraphy // Hair and Makeup: Meili Autumn Beauty // Catering: Sugar Beach // Rentals: Inspiration Events Hawaii // Lounge Furniture: Signature Maui // Musician: Marvin Tevaga Duo // Place settings: Set Maui // DJ: Maui DJ Services // Linens: La Tavola // Dessert: Leoda’s Pies

 

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Perfectly Pretty Inspiration Shoot

featuring Alaina Ronquillo Photography

Modern, clean, organic, with a nod to European elegance—this was the vision for Perfectly Pretty led by Amanda Blair by Design. A soft color palette with mostly neutrals and a pop of dusty rose quartz keeps things light and feminine. A textured tabletop feels light and fresh while Plume Events dressed the look with arrangements in soft pinks, mauves, and hints of purple undertones. The tablescape florals were low and lush – “growing”, spanning the entire table length. Lucky for us, the team enlisted Alaina Ronquillo Photography to capture the look in these lovely images.

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Photography: Alaina Ronquillo Photography // Planning and Design: Amanda Blair by Design // Florals: Plume Events // Stationery: Alley & Co. // Venue: The Leslie-Alford Mims House // Dress: New York Bride & Groom // Dinner Jacket: JCrew // Hair and Makeup: Wink Hair + Makeup // Cake: Sugar Euphoria // Boutique Rentals: Cottage Luxe // Plates/Glassware: CE Rental // Napkins/Runner: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental // Ring Box: The Mrs. Box // Ribbons: Silk & Willow // Models: Adelyn and Seth Boling // Table Linens: Party Tables

 

Real Weddings:

Katherine and Howard’s Birmingham Wedding

featuring Davy Whitener Photography

Bride Katherine—who works in landscape architecture and formerly at flower magazine—knew florals would play a major role in her hometown Birmingham wedding to Howard. The couple enlisted Holly Carlisle of ROSEGOLDEN whose artistic work “glorifies the wild beauty and unpredictability of plants and never tries to fight it.” They also brought on Mariee Ami to help plan the rest of the cool-weather celebration in rich blues and greens, with golden accents and velvet ribbons setting that back drop for arching branches, shades of white blooms, lots of greenery, and pine cones from Katherine’s dad’s farm.  Davy Whitener Photography was on hand working his magic and capturing all the lovely details in his signature fine art style.

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From the bride: When Howard and I started planning our wedding, we really didn’t have a vision for what the day would look like. We just knew that we wanted to be surrounded by family and friends, and we wanted everyone to have a great time. We feel so lucky to have found each other and were excited to celebrate in a big way!

So with no real direction, the first thing we did was bring on Mariee Ami to plan the event – Neillie Butler, owner of Mariee Ami, is a longtime family friend and was actually my boss one summer in college. It was extra special to have Neillie and her team work their magic for us.

Our next move was to line up a florist. I work for a landscape architecture firm and formerly worked for flower magazine. The one thing I did know going into the planning process, is that I wanted the flowers to be special. I’ve been Instagram stalking Holly Carlisle of Rosegolden’s work for some time and was thrilled when we were able to bring her on board. Her work glorifies the wild beauty and unpredictability of plants and never tries to fight it—she’s an artist.

We decided to get married in my hometown, Birmingham, Alabama, and settled on a date in January. We both love being outdoors and would have enjoyed having at least part of the festivities outside—but we didn’t want to wait for spring, and January in Alabama can be balmy one day and frigid the next. We huddled with the team and ultimately decided to bring the outdoors in with a kind of enchanted forest aesthetic. Rich blues and greens, with golden accents and velvet ribbons set that back drop for arching branches, shades of white blooms, lots of greenery, and pine cones from my dad’s farm. It was magical.

Overall, the weekend was just perfect. We felt surrounded by love and we had so much fun. It is a testament to the team we worked with, that we truly got to enjoy each other and our friends and family, and didn’t have a care in the world on wedding day. So many thoughtful and special details were expertly woven into this event; it was more wonderful than we could have hoped for. And thank goodness for these gorgeous photos by Davy Whitener, lest we ever forget what a blessed day (and epic party) we had.

Photography: Davy Whitener Photography // Planner & Paper Goods: Mariee Ami // Floral Design: ROSEGOLDEN by Holly Carlisle // Ceremony: Canterbury United Methodist Church // Reception: Mountain Brook Club (Birmingham, AL) // Wedding Dress: Lian Carlo // Wedding Dress Shop: Carriage House Weddings // Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Jenny Yoo // Cake: Barb’s Cakes // Ribbon: Frou Frou Chic // Band: Atlanta Showstoppers // Linen: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental // Catering: Mountain Brook Club

 

Inspiration Shoots and Boards:

Cheery Yellow Minimalism Inspiration

featuring Kristine Herman Photography

Kristine Herman Photography and her team focused on minimalism with pops of yellow for this punchy styled shoot. Set at an industrial loft, Thistle and Honey brought in large unruly greens and graphic yellow blooms to create an indoor spring look. They kept things modern with the ghost chairs and a clean, simple look for the bride. Of course we’re loving the strong citron color palette and Kristine Herman captured the inspiration perfectly in these lovely images.

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Photography: Kristine Herman Photography // Florals: Thistle and Honey // Venue: CLARA // Hair and Makeup: Angela Nunnink // Model: Suruchi // Dress: Miosa Bride // Rentals: Criate Rentals // Linens: La Tavola // Silk Ribbon: Illume Silk