We're always looking for a reason to enjoy wine + cheese. How delightful would an afternoon reception be at a vineyard with good wine, cheese and some heavy appetizers? Nice and budget friendly too!
{Photo credits: 1 Snippet & Ink, 2+3+4 Brides.com, 5 The Bride's Cafe, 6 Martha Stewart Weddings}
We are excited to feature today's wedding...not only did we work with some of our favorite vendors on this wedding...but this happens to be the wedding of one of my dear friends, Stephanie + Chris. The wedding took place on a beautiful October day and was captured by the spectacular Katie Stoops. The gorgeous flowers were by Janie Medley, the delicious food by RSVP Catering and Human Story Films captured their big day on film.
Stephanie + Chris met in high school but parted ways after graduating. Chris enlisted in the Marines and soon after went to Iraq. Stephanie wrote Chris while he was overseas and they dated from afar through his two tours. When he returned Steph moved from DC to L.A. while Chris continued his education in the military.
The reception was held at the Barns of Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia where both Stephanie + Chris grew up...
Chris' one request was for rice krispy treats instead of a wedding cake...
Thanks Steph + Chris for letting all of us be a part of your special day...you both looked amazing!
{Photo credits: Katie Stoops}
Where do we go when we want wedding vintage inspiration? To this amazing blog...
Ruffled {formerly Vintage Glam Weddings} is such an inspiring place to get wedding ideas with a nod to vintage details...be it the dress, the cake or even the font on the invitations...it's definitely one of our daily reads!
We are so excited to share this birthday party! We gave a sneak peek at the birthday invitations a few weeks ago here. Ike is the precious son of the talented Suann from Simplesong Design and Ritzy Bee Events was honored to help him celebrate his 3rd birthday party. With an appropriately themed "I Like Ike" birthday party...the campaign + patriotic theme with lots of red, white + blue...was pure inspiration and we had so much fun with all of the details! The fun day was captured by our dear friend + amazing photographer Kate Headley...
The amazing cake was designed by the fabulous Kelly from Design Cuisine and their talented chef's made it taste as delicious as it looked!
All of the adorable letterpress paper goods, bags, tags and printed details were created by Simplesong Design and tied together so perfectly! The campaign leaders {parents + adults} enjoyed a delicious brown boxed lunch and the little voters enjoyed star shaped sandwiches, veggies + dip and of course an Ike "button" sugar cookie from Design Cuisine.
Kate Headley created an adorable mini photo booth for party goers to enjoy posing...
Love the way wheat feels like November and harvest season. How perfectly fitting to incorporate them into a Fall wedding...