Tidbits on Weddings by Destination Planner & Designer Kelly McWilliams

Turquoise Jewelry (destination perfect)

2012-01-22T18:53:00.001-05:00

I found this amazing necklace on Pinterest and had to share it. If its too bold for your wedding day ensemble, consider it for one of the other weekend parties. Turquoise always looks so great with white.

Actually, I found about 15 pieces on the Loren Hope Design website that I would happily place in my jewelry box. I apologize in advance for your wallet screaming out to you for mercy.
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

How to make your tablescapes better (+ maybe less expensive)

2012-01-22T11:15:00.001-05:00

Jimmy Fallon does it and so should you

2012-01-21T10:13:00.001-05:00

There's no excuse for not sending thank you notes. Unlike favors, your guests will notice if they don't receive one.

You can get great thank you note cards like these from Minted.

And yes:
You should send the wedding vendors you appreciate a thank you note.
You should specify on every card you send what you are thankful for- not a generic "thank you for your gift"
You should not think that an email thank you is the same as one received in the mail.
Quick thank yous by email right after your wedding (within a week) are VERY appreciated, but make sure you follow up with something a little more proper.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Champagne Cocktails For Your Celebration

2012-01-16T11:00:00.000-05:00

Bada Bing

2 basil leaves, sliced into thin strips
3 pitted bing cherries, plus 2 extra for garnish (optional)
1 ounce plymouth gin
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
3 to 4 ounces champagne

Combine the basil, cherries, gin, simple syrup, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Shake moderately and pour into a highball glass. (Add more crushed ice if needed.) Top off with the champagne and stir. If desired, garnish with 2 additional skewered Bing cherries.

We found this cocktail recipe, and all the future recipes for this Champagne Cocktail series, in Champagne Cocktails by Kim Haasarud, founder of liquid-architecture.com.

A Photographers Wedding Vol 3

2012-01-13T11:39:00.003-05:00

And now for the reception. One thing I absolutely adored about this wedding was how intimate it was. Small weddings mean that you have more options for venues. A big bonus when you have less than 40 or so is that you can sometimes find a great restaurant or drinkery to hold your reception in. We had the best time at Mike & Audreys, here's the proof.

After the wedding ceremony we headed deeper into historic downtown Ft Myers to a great local spot called Bacchus. It could not have made for a better evening with close friends, great music and sweet wedding cake.

I couldn't tell you what song it was that we were all singing and dancing to {because there were many}, but it was such a blast.

The florals on the chandeliers really defined this space as "wedding" and took it from a harsh spot to soft and romantic.

Simple little boxes of lemon heads for the favors. I was kind of addicted to the yellow.

Just a touch of lace to keep it southern. Love the Astilbe Sue put in the arrangements.

Thank you again to the amazing team who made this great affair one of the best celebrations ever.
Photography: Ashley Brockinton
Flowers: Signature Florals
Hair & Makeup: Hope Artistry
Music: Clint Wileys None Other
Cake: Ellas Cakes
Want to see more? Great - You can see the entire series here and you can get Audreys perspective (and favorite photos) on her blog. Actually, she did two posts; here's the 2nd one. Enjoy! Pin It

Funniest wedding video about a bride ever

2012-01-13T10:53:00.000-05:00

Prepare to crack up. I know the title isn't very polite, but I promise the video is very clean. Pin It

A Photographers Wedding Vol 2

2012-01-12T19:15:00.000-05:00

How beautiful is this custom headpiece Audrey wore? Proof that adding a little color (even/especially black) in your bridal ensemble can be stunning for your wedding.

The Wedding Day. I think it had to be the hottest day in the history of Florida. But let me say this...nobody cared. It was just so wonderful being at this celebration that the heat and sweat were the last thing anyone was thinking about.

Since Audrey and Mile didn't have a wedding party, they opted to have one of their favorite poems on the ceremony program.

We decided to switch the processional and recessional to take advantage of the Heitman House as the backdrop. So Pastor Hagmaier, Grant (Audreys little guy), Mike and Audrey appeared from the porch and walked towards the guests. At the end of the ceremony, they recessed towards the river.

This is one of my favorite bouquets ever. I just loved the touch of feathers and gray mixed in with the Peonies, and Iris' and Roses.

I want to draw attention to this boutonniere. Sue Bain sized it appropriately for Mike's stature and its the right colors for the suit. I can't tell you how big a difference this makes. In other words- make certain that your florist knows what your groom and groomsmen are wearing and at a minimum your grooms height and stature.

This wedding was intimate and in a beautifully landscaped waterfront backyard, so we really didn't need to add too much. Just a few arrangements hanging at the end of the 1st and last rows. The Queen Ann's Lace, cabbage, and lily stole the show.

Did you see vol 1? Well by all means go visit. And be sure to check back for vol 3 as well (the reception).

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A Photographers Wedding Vol 1

2012-01-12T17:23:00.000-05:00

When Audrey came to me to ask for my help with her wedding I was on board before she even got to the question part of the question. In the Ft Myers and Naples area all the wedding professionals are pretty friendly with each other since we're such a small community. I'd been working with Mike & Audrey for years and so we were not only industry professionals, we were friends. Two of our kids started kindergarten the same day, and we celebrate birthdays and attend the same holiday parties, so on and so on. The great thing about planning a wedding with wedding photographers is that you know that you're going to have a phenomenal team to work with. Boy did we ever... Signature Floral, Hope Artistry, Ashley Brockinton, Clint Wiley of None Other and Ellas Cakes.

What does the bride & groom who usually photograph weddings decide to do when planning their own wedding? Take as many photos before the wedding as possible so that they can enjoy the wedding day with their family & friends. All the images in this post (there will be 3 posts) were taken in the days before the wedding (by Ashley Brockinton). Besides giving you more time for your wedding experience, it also allows you to have more fun with your pictures. Like this portrait with tea cups. SO freaking cute.

Yeah, Mike & Audrey are always like this. Ridiculously in love. No staging required.

This is how excited they are at weddings too. But their cameras are a bit more modern. I promise.

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THE PRO SERIES: Roey Yohai's Inside Secrets

2012-01-11T09:30:00.000-05:00

INSIDE SECRETS FROM

Roey Yohai

When did you start working in the wedding industry?

I started shooting weddings around 11 years ago, as favors for friends & family; after shooting for a newspaper in Washington DC for 3 years and photographing weddings on the side, I finally made the switch in 2007 and have been shooting weddings full time since.

What made you decide to go into the wedding/event industry?

I love the entire day! It is full of terrific human moments and emotions; and it is like a giant photo-op: everyone is dressed up, made up, and celebrating, laughing, expressing their love. Its a great way to make a living!

What is your proudest achievement?

Other than my son Alex, having my wedding from Lake Como published as an 8-page spread in Martha Stewart Weddings was definitely a highlight.

How many hours do you spend working with a client?

This varies a bit, but beside the preliminary meeting and the wedding day, I spend between 4-6 full days working on a wedding’s post production, which consists of editing and toning the photos for my clients; burning DVDs; posting galleries; sending prints.

How long is your average wedding day from start to finish?

10-12 hours

If you are not in the profession that you are in now, what job in the wedding/event industry would you like to try?

I don’t have time to work on the other project I love, which is documenting food cultural traditions that are disappearing around the world. You can see some of this ‘slow food’ work on my documentary site. Or I can see myself running some sort of outdoor adventuring outfit in Greece.

What can brides do so that you can do a better job for them on their wedding day?

I greatly appreciate having a group photo list, as well as having someone that can easily recognize who they are, rather than having to call around for a family member. Having a timeline prepared is very helpful, and its even better when I get the chance to discuss the timeline and give my input as well.

What is the favorite part of your job?

I love traveling for weddings. About a third of my weddings each year are destination weddings, from Europe to the Caribbean to Florida. But really regardless of where I am I enjoy documenting the couple’s love for one another, the small looks they give each other during the speeches; the pride they feel at the recessional when everyone is cheering them. And the tenderness of the father-daughter dance makes me wish I had a daughter to share a moment like that with one day.

What inspires you?

Alex is my main inspiration. I am also inspired by traveling to new places, they are refreshing and I love the new challenges they bring.

What is the most unique and extraordinary thing that you have seen at a wedding?

There are so many extraordinary moments from weddings I’ve shot. The most amazing was the wedding in Lake Como, at a breathtaking villa with a gorgeous bride & groom. After the groom’s speech he surprised his bride (and everyone else) with fireworks, while Pavarotti was playing on the loudspeakers, it was magical. Also shooting at the Chateau Mirambeau in France was incredible; a stunning castle with beautiful details.Then there are some funny elements, like a just humongous, overflowing shrimp bar at a recent wedding as well.

Roey's Website

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A Secret Wedding

2012-01-07T10:22:00.001-05:00

With all the big celebrity engagements Ive been reading about online recently (Drew Barrymore & Will Kopelman, Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biehl), I started thinking about how great it might actually be to plan a secret wedding...a secret destination wedding even. Benefits: No stress and "opinions" from family friends- Can you imagine? You can plan in peace and plan what you truly want. When it comes to the actual wedding your guests will just be excited that they're a part of the celebration. It's an automatic guest list (and cost) reducer- You'd only invite the most dear to you. Meaning that you get to have the most intimate and sincere celebration. No worries about not inviting that 3rd cousin you haven't seen in 8 years. Don't worry, you can still celebrate with everyone; 2 days before you tie the knot mail out your announcement with an invitation to a post wedding party at home. At the party, display some of your favorite images of the day and play your wedding ceremony (for this reason I highly suggest a pro wedding videographer who can do a quick edit) and wear your dress again (or buy a 2nd dress!). - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

The Grand Wedding Vol 4 The wedding party

2011-12-30T11:27:00.000-05:00

The Goodwin family. How gorgeous. I love that we were able to make them official!

We have always been a fan of tuxes and ties, and we are so grateful for Rnells for contributing these classic tuxes!

I think Pewter and Pink were one of my favorite color combinations this year.

Getting married on the steps of this historic building. I love how Christys dress falls perfectly down the steps.

One of my favorite parts of weddings is the joining of families. The nervousness in his face is adorable. You can tell he was taking this very seriously. This was one of the sweetest families I've had the pleasure of working with, and I love that the whole family was included in the sand ceremony.

Vol 1, and 2, and 3 (still another to come!)
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The Grand Wedding Vol 3 The Bride & Groom!

2011-12-29T16:17:00.000-05:00

I'm going to be honest, I think doing a First Glance is the greatest idea ever. There is nothing more intimate than seeing each other for the first time in private and sharing that moment with one another. These photos by Audrey Snow are proof of how great that moment can be. Not only is it so incredible special, it gives you the opportunity to get a majority of your pictures done before the ceremony, so you can spend more time at your cocktail hour.

This is my absolute favorite photo. I love everything from the blue in the sky to the movement in her dress (thank you again to Tie the Knot!) to the perfectly pink peonies Sue at Signature Floral included in the bouquet.

A sneek peek at the next post: Even intimate weddings like this one are grandiose in front of a venue like the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.

I'm not done...more posts coming (we're all arguing over what pictures to use!) Here are vol 1and vol 2!

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Vow books {I love them}

2011-12-28T18:10:00.001-05:00

Here's the thing. Your officiant has to read out of something. It's going to be in almost all of your pictures. So why not have a custom ceremony vow book? We've designed them for vows and for readings, even the entire ceremony. We also made one as a gift for a recent client and filled it with blank pages. It was passed from guest to guest before the processional so that family & friends could leave sweet messages for the bride & groom to read when they got back to their honeymoon suite that night.

I wanted this photo so badly for 2 reasons. I loved the colors and fabrics we used and secondly - look close at Aly's earrings (her something blue and I think new too). Perfect match to the ribbon band. I have to give a big shout out to Jason and Sara for sending this photo to me in color. Y'all Rock!

We are creating and taking orders for these ceremony vow books in our studio now. For more information please email info {at} KellyMcWilliams.com
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The Grand Wedding Vol 2. More Details

2011-12-28T17:47:00.003-05:00

I don't know how we're going to get this done in under 5 volumes.

Left to Right: The escort card table we blinged out with tulips and roses in a perfect raspberry color.. Crystals everywhere. Rather than individual menus at the small tables, we designed these little tents with the table number on one side and the buffet menu on the other.

Reserved seating cards for the ceremony. Lauren was the soloist, oh it was so beautiful!

Feathers, roses, hydrangea, tulips, stock...all the white lovliness we could get our hands on! Signature Florals provided all the personal flowers (those pictures are coming, I promise!) and did a few more pieces like this one just because they're that nice!

Most of the cabaret tables had this simple setting.

I don't think there's anything I enjoy more than walking into a room and being handed a nice glass of champagne. For this wedding, we added pomegranate and raspberries to the glass and then poured the champagne on top as guests arrived.

Two ring bearers, 2 ring rings to deliver to mom & dad. We used our studios 2011 ring bearer bowl (which now bears all the names of our 2011 clients) from Palomas Nest and the classic ring pillow.

This is another piece from our studio that we use often to collect cards or well wishes.

Here's a full view of the escort card table...sparkle!

LOVE this cake by Kakes by Karen. We always leave the design up to her and boy does she ever always get it spot on!

You know how sometimes you just want to nibble on something while you're having a cocktail with friends, but you don't want to get up? These little platters fixed that. I'm not sure why I never thought of them before.
Click here to go back to Vol. 1. Volumes 3 thru who-knows-how-many are on the way!
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The Grand Wedding 2011 Vol. 1

2011-12-28T13:55:00.000-05:00

This years Grand Wedding was such a huge pleasure to plan. We had an amazing team of wedding professionals and the bride & groom, Christy & Goody (Keith) ...we all fell in love with them. We just adored them and their families and I think if you asked every wedding pro who worked with them would say how much they just adored them.

Like last year, we had several photographers who contributed their talents, so we'll be putting out several volumes on this wedding. In other words, keep coming back, because we have thousands and thousands of images to narrow down and simply can't narrow down too much!

The details were photographed by Impressions Photography

For this years Grand Wedding we used a fuschia, black and white color palette. Oh, and if sparkle were a color, it would be included.

I absolutely loved this aisle runner designed by Customized Wedding Creations. It could not have been more perfect.

I love the idea of having an assortment of different style programs for the ceremony. These were so beautiful with the contrast of the pink against the black and white.

Rather than having a unity candle, we had a family sand ceremony. Each of Christy & Goody's children took part in the ceremony, pouring their individual jars into the family jar before Christy and Goody did the same.

Remember, this is just vol 1...there are more coming!

Elegant, Sophisticated Stylish Beach Wedding found Vol. 2

2011-12-27T14:19:00.001-05:00

Yesterday I opened my mailbox and found a dvd inside from Alys dad. He actually took the time to compile a slideshow format movie of the wedding weekend with all the pictures they collected from their guests. What a great idea and I can not wait to watch it tonight. In the meantime, here are more pictures from Concept and a few bits of insight into what was truly one of the best weekends I've ever had the pleasure of planning.

Color goes a very long way at beach weddings because your environments are usually every "un-color" imaginable. If you don't infuse some color; go heavy on texture.

Aly & Mike had a Beatles inspired ceremony. I can't wait to see the video because the toast the Aly's dear friend made was hands down the best tie into a ceremony I have ever heard.

Got 5 more minutes of light before you head into cocktail hour? Practice your 1st dance!

I will forever love market lighting and clear tents.

I still have visions of this engagement ring running through my head. STUNNING.

Yes, she forgot the bouquet. But really, do you think she could have been any happier? I have to admit, I kind of love the excited hand wave!

We could have removed all the seats after dinner because nobody sat down again once the band got going.

Brown eyed girl with the best lashes ever.

How sweet are the petals on this dress? I adore Monique Lhuillier

I will forever love long tables at weddings. Why?

1. Because people love to sit at them so much more than round tables. You can easily talk to multiple people, not just the person to your left or right.

2. Because the centerpieces fill the entire table (I kind of love flowers and so does Floral Artistry).

3. They take up less space.

Get hair & makeup. You will not regret it so long as you hire REAL professionals who use quality products. Doing this will ensure that you look great pre-ceremony until the band unplugs.

Pad your wedding day prep time so that there is time to just sit and enjoy the people around you. It's such a nice part of the experience of your wedding day. Drink some champagne, plug in the ipod and giggle.

The fun photos are the ones you'll cherish the most. Key reason to LOVE your photographers so that you are totally comfortable being yourself. When I say love, I mean like you want to have lunch with them and then drink martini's and friend them on facebook love.

A good officiant means everything. He's the guy who will guide you through the most powerful words you'll ever speak to someone. I kind of wish this picture was in color, the vow book I designed for Aly & Mike was so pretty.

Details! From top left:
White Hydrangea, white roses and phalaenopsis orchids
Custom wine bottle table numbers I designed blended right into the table (I'm not a big fan of table numbers)
The blue runners and napkins allowed the flowers take center stage during the day when there was so much light. In the evening the candlelight took on this duty.
The rock candy was Aly's super cute idea. The tags said' "You Rock!" Thanks for coming. This was a small hint to the blue candy bar we had later in the evening.

I wanted to keep the tables less cluttered so we made these framed chalkboards for the menu and table assignments.
The cake. YUM and gorgeous. Who doesn't love a bunch of pretty ruffles?

Rush matting aisle runner. Keep it natural on the beach folks.

Look really close...the champagne glass says Mr. (Aly's says Mrs a few photos up)

This dress was made for this twirl.

The end. {insert giggle}
Vol 1 is here
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Great news!

2011-12-26T15:45:00.000-05:00

I took this picture. That's why its terrible.

I was reading the spring issue of The Knot Florida yesterday. This was exciting for 3 reasons.
1. Kate & Ryans wedding from last May is featured beginning on page 86. It was gorgeous, for sure go check it out.
2. I was able to contribute some of my favorite advice and tips on page 46. We had the most amazing beach estate wedding this month. I want to do it again. Call me.
3. I can't remember who said it for certain, but 2 of the editors gave the best advice: Get video and have some kind of independent coordinator. I will say it until I am blue in the face. Unless your "cousin/friend/Uncle Harry" is a professional wedding videographer, you will not get to see/hear some of the best moments of your wedding and without a coordinator you will not have the best possible experience on your wedding day (and neither will your mom).

So, with that said...Rob Epple of AMC video popped in today to say hello and we were talking about this. I asked Rob to make this more enticing because honestly, there is nothing that makes me sadder than hearing a bride or parents of the bride say "I wish we had video". It kills me.
Anyway, he has a few dates open in January and February and offered to create VERY special packages to anyone who calls in and just mentions this blog or my name (Kelly McWilliams). When I say very special - I mean like you have got to be kidding me special. I promised not to mention the numbers on the blog, but I'm telling you - its an off the charts amazing investment. But its only for January or February weddings (I tried to get more, maybe you can work on him if you're looking at March).

Here are a few directors cuts from some of the weddings we've done with AMC:

Impressions Photography

Bari & Rob Captiva Island, FL

Michelle Reed Photo

Clint & Lauren Savannah, GA

Impressions Photography

Kate & Richard Naples, FL

Michelle Reed Photo

This one is before there was HD, but I still love it:

Vanessa & Greg, Naples, FL

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Elegant, Sophisticated Stylish Beach Wedding found Vol.1

2011-12-21T17:26:00.000-05:00

Not every destination wedding has seashells and starfish (thank goodness). Aly & Mike's wedding is the perfect example of how to pull off a destination wedding at the beach while keeping with the natural Florida island (tropical) environment without it being beach themed.

I want to start off this series with a big thanks to Concept photography. They were wonderful to work with and took just took stunning images for all of us to drool over.
Staying true to the destination wedding weekend, Aly & Mike hosted a welcome reception and a rehearsal dinner for all their guests. South Seas was the perfect location because the resort offers to many sites to choose from when you're hosting pre and post wedding day parties.

The toasts are pretty much always my favorite part of the pre wedding parties. I always suggest having a microphone on hand if you think you'll have some good ones. And my usual scream: GET VIDEO.

How can you not love a good paper lantern? They don't always provide adequate lighting, so go for festival lighting as well if you can.

Its always important to remember that your design concept works day to night when you're planning anything that starts before sunset.

Smores. Yum. Enough said.
Stay tuned for more volumes...I'm sure you'd like to see the wedding, right?
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Wednesday Wise Words

2011-12-14T11:00:00.007-05:00

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person" - Mignon McLaughlin

Photo by: Impressions Photography

Wednesday Wise Words

2011-11-30T11:00:00.005-05:00

"Our lives are fed by wise words and gracious behavior. We are nourished by expressions like 'excuse me', and other such simple courtesies" - Ed Hays

Photo by: Impressions Photography

Wednesday Wise Words

2011-11-23T11:00:00.010-05:00

"And at home by the fire, whenever you look up, there shall I be - and whenever I look up, there will you be" - Thomas Hardy

Photo by: Impressions Photography

THE PRO SERIES: Sir Daniel and David's Inside Secrets

2011-11-18T10:07:00.000-05:00

INSIDE SECRETS FROM

Sir Daniel & David Frohmberg

at Salon Tease

When did you start working in the wedding industry?
Sir Daniel has been in the wedding industry for about 30 years and I (David) have been doing weddings for about 6 years. We have been working as a team for 5 years and together we are thrilled to have been a part of over 80 weddings last season.

What made you decide to go into the wedding/event industry?
It was a natural progression in the salon industry to be a part of weddings. As our business grew, we noticed that Naples and the surrounding area is destination wedding central and we wanted a piece of the action. We love working with the brides. Sir Daniel keeps them entertained and I keep them on schedule and when we are finished each bride has their own unique look that is photo-ready and is exactly what they dreamed of.

How many hours do you spend working with a client?
For the average wedding client that books at least 4 months in advance we spend between about 20 hours with computer emails and phone calls before the wedding. We spend at least 2 hours for a trial run, and then on average 5 hours day of wedding totaling 27 hours.

How long is your average wedding day from start to finish?
We like to do multiple weddings on the same day. On typical multiple wedding day in season we have to be out the door by 7:30 am and we are finished between 6 and 7 pm.

What can brides do to so that you can do a better job for them on their wedding day?
We are so thankful that most of our brides are very prepared. One big thing that can make our day run much smoother is to have their skin and hair prepped. Prepped hair means that it is clean and dry - with NO styling products in it. Let us add the product in, and this way your hairstyle will last all night. For the skin we like it to be clean and moisturized and sunburn free. Many of our girls from out of town don’t realize that it takes just minutes in the Florida sun to get badly sunburned - it can be covered with makeup most of the time. However, if the burn is severe and fresh the makeup will not adhere and we also have a very uncomfortable girl.

What is your favorite part of your job?
I love the actual day of the wedding, all of the hustle and bustle of the day and excitement!

What is the most difficult part of your job?
The most difficult part of my job is when a bride calls and I am already booked for her wedding date, I hate that.

What is your favorite part of a wedding?
Our favorite part of the weddings is the toast. You really get the inside scoop from the bridal party…;)

If you were to do a destination wedding anywhere in the world, where would it be?
We would love to do a wedding in Italy; it’s so beautiful over there!

What is your favorite…

Color: BLUE
Song: Ben Folds: The Luckiest
Food: Italian
Wedding movie scene: I would have to say the whole movie "Bridesmaids"!

Flower: Freesia

Salon Tease Website

Sir Daniel & Faces by Frohmberg Blog

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Wednesday Wise Words

2011-11-16T11:00:00.014-05:00

"We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if its only picking grapes or sorting the laundry" -E.B. White

Photo by: Ashley Brockinton

White Pumpkin and Gray wedding {Hello Lovely} Vol. 3

2011-10-30T19:11:00.001-04:00

Last week I found a welcome surprise in my inbox, an email from one of the sweetest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Paige married Corey exactly a year ago. In her email she said, "I don't know if you'll remember me..." My reaction? Complete and utter shock. Why? Because I never forget my clients! This I can say for sure - I take weddings to heart. Each and every wedding is a celebration to me that I feel privileged to be a part of. I cry tears of joy at every single one and usually, I cry on the way home from the farewell brunch realizing that we had another great wedding {joy}, but that there is one less person who will be a part of my daily life {sadness}.

A bigger surprise came a few days later, on Paige & Coreys wedding anniversary when we received a super sweet gift from her with a thank you note that brought me to tears. Paige; thank you so much for even thinking about us on your wedding anniversary - you'll never know how incredibly wonderful it made me feel. The chocolate covered strawberries lasted all of 2.4 minutes!

To wrap up this White Pumpkin and Gray wedding series, here are a few more of the details captured by Ashley Brockinton.
Tip: If you have little details that you really want to have pictures of, be sure to let your photographers know in advance. If your photographer doesn't know there were super cute drink flags at the lemonade station that you spent 4 hours making, you might not get that picture!

How perfectly sweet was this wedding? Happy Anniversary Paige & Corey!

Check out the entire White Pumpkin Series!

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White Pumpkin and Gray wedding {Hello Lovely} Vol. 2

2011-10-30T17:40:00.001-04:00

A fall wedding but not fall colors. Frankly, I love the idea. Particularly for a chic outdoor pool deck or beach ceremony.
This palette of blush, white, and gray (pewter) is so sophisticated and elegant.

One thing to note about any event you have next to a pool - you can't have glass! Make sure that your floral designer has acrylic containers available or consider maybe using baskets, wood or pumpkins.

One of the sweetest moments during this ceremony came when the groom Corey literally got weak at the knees. His best man and brother quickly had him sit down. Paige came over to him and the moment he was able to just look at her and say how truly happy he was at that moment...all was well. The only exception, I (along with everyone in attendance) was balling. Hands down the most heartwarming moment. Oh my gosh, I'm crying again just reliving this.

Look here at vol. 1; vol 3 on the way!

Photography by Ashley Brockinton

Florals by Signature Florals

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