Real Weddings- Lisa and Andy

This one's for you Box! So this is wedding of a very good friend of mine. We both got engaged at a very similar time and shared so much of our wedding planning together. It was so exciting for me to see it all come together for her. This is one of those great high school romance stories. The couple has been together for years and years.

I loved so much of this event. Gorgeous Philadelphia city location, but they kept it personal by using a beach theme, which is where the couple got engaged. Neutral colors with pops of orange and an amazing bridal gown. The suits on the men were one of the highlights for me. And how great is that cake? Congrats Lisa and Andy! To check out their photographer, visit MLProductions

A Reader's Event

Not too long ago, we received a comment from a reader and she included a link to her wedding and to say we were impressed was an understatement. I have to say that the presentation of her wedding on her web page was just as beautiful as the event itself! She actually used the whirly candle holders from CB2 which we blogged about not too long ago. They look stunning behind her alter. Check out Yvonne's wedding web page as well as her photographer, John and Joseph Photography

Update, Yvonne is also in the wedding biz. Check her out! www.yvonne-wong.com

Love it so much!!

This is a very special real wedding. Although I have never met the bride, the bride's brother (pictured) grew up with Brett and they are very close. The bride and I have been emailing about wedding talk now for a few months so I was so excited to see her pics. They absolutely blew me away! Not only did she use orange (which you all know I'm obsessed with right now), but she used fabric draping behind her ceremony, and a beautiful blank white space to make everything pop. There were too many amazing details to post them all. Everything from the birdcage veil to square table settings just had me in awe. Not to mention this is some awesome photography. Make sure you check out Jamie Bothsworth. I'm so happy for them. Enjoy their fab pics! Congrats Erin and Rob!

Who'd have thought?

That Marilyn Manson's wedding would be so incredible?! Well I certainly didn't. But one thing I love is the unexpected. Thanks to a reader who recommended that we check this wedding out in Vogue. It's absolutely amazing. She changed dresses I think 4 times and wore a purple ballgown to the ceremony. This wedding evokes the feel of the spooky classy chic look we blogged about. It's done in such a lovely vintage classic feel that it's not over the top goth. It's so "them" which we just love. Check out the full article here. Our favorite tid-bit...Dita has a 17 inch waist!

Real Weddings

This is wedding number 2 that I was lucky enough to attend as a guest this weekend. The wedding was in Virginia and truly reflected the brides tastes and had a southern preppy feel. I found out that she was inspired by a Lilly Pulitzer look. She used color palettes and even a cute pineapple logo throughout to reflect that style. The wedding was set on a country club golf course...Lilly herself would have been proud. Some of my favorite details included the polka dot ties on the groomsmen and the gross grain ribbons she used on her table names and place card display. Amy put so much effort into this lovely wedding. Lots of love and congratulations Amy and Josh!

A Fab Lyndsi Original

We don't often post our own work, but I wanted to give Lyndsi some credit on this stunning arrangement she did for a recent wedding. This was a feature on a place card table. I just love it. Great job Lyndsi! We'll post more from this wedding as the pictures become available.

Photo credit: Karenscape

PS I will be a guest (yay!) at 2 weddings this weekend. Yes 2! And bonus, Lyndsi is a bridesmaid in one. We will certainly post pics on Monday. Have a fab weekend

Hotchie Motchie!!

This lovely event comes from Brides.com. They featured the wedding of the neice of celebrity planner Colin Cowie. This was a destination wedding, which really makes the pops of hot color very appropriate. I love all the many many bunches of flowers. These are very inexpensive, but the mass quantity of them makes them look uber chic. Note that there are just tones here of a similar palette and not a set 1 or 2 colors for the event. They took a few colors close on the color wheel (pinks and oranges) and used the complement of green to give it more punch. Love it. Also love that font and paper.

For an affordable way to do these centerpieces on your own. Take a look at this product that reader Bethany sent me. This can make something elaborate very affordable!

Thanks Bethany!

Real Weddings

This really looks like a great event. I really get a feel for who these people are by looking at these pictures. I love their take on a photobooth (see her bio for details) I love the ceremony backlighting, I love the cardbox. But do you know what I love most of all? (This is how I know Lyndsi is rubbing off on me)..Her Fonts! I love on the cookie tags and her place cards she either found a friend with cool handwriting or used a handwriting sort of font. It looks very casual but purposefully casual. I love it, it's kind of quirky and those things do stand out. Check out the lovely Mrs. Julia Goolia

Martha moment and a Real Wedding

This is one of my all time favorite events I have ever laid eyes on. Yes I know it's old news to those of you in the wedding world. But in re-publishing this (from Martha), I hope at least 1 reader gets inspired who hasn't seen it! This is a great great example of the 2 elements I preach about to make a wedidng great. 1) Making it personal and about you as a couple and 2) Having continuity and consistency.
This bride and groom are both teachers and met when they were very young so they used an elementary school theme throughout. The continuity comes through in everything from the report card invitations, to the apple place cards, to the school themed portraits.

I guarantee this wedding wasn't expensive either. Since they were teachers it looks like a lot of supplies were just borrowed from the school. Use your imagination, use your own lives as inspiration and have fun! There are no rules!

Real weddings

This is the last of my Mel Barlow installation. He really does a great job and I love his focus on detail. I love this event. It's rustic without trying too hard. It just fits in well with the surroundings. I love his white suit, those leaf place cards and her bouquet. I love everything about this really.

and fyi, it's Friday. I'm dragging a little today. 1 too many margaritas.

Venues and a Real Wedding

Lyndsi and I work out of Philadelphia, so this is a local post to all of you Tri State area girls. I can vividly remember about 10 years ago going on a Photography field trip with Lyndsi to this spot. Since then I've been back at least 5 times. I remember telling Lyndsi that one of us has to get married there one day. Well I'm married so that leaves Lyndsi! I can totally see her wedding here one day, even though she wants something a little different. This space is so incredible. It's just miles of open garden with huge sculptures all throughout. I'm guessing that is why it is called the Sculpture Gardens! This is in New Jersey and it's free on Sundays to tour around. I would love to do a wedding here for a client one day. It's just stunning. Enjoy Heather Waraksa's pics from the wedding. Thanks to StylemePretty for introducing me to the photog!

Real weddings

This lovely wedding comes again from photog Mel Barlow. I love the rustic elegance. I think one of my favorite details are the stiched table numbers. It just fits the look so well. Perfect balance of country rustic chic. The candles give it some class too. Just wanted to share this very pretty wedding.

Reader Mailbag!

Jane asked left us this note:

I love your lighting posts! Anything in wintry blue?

We will never say no to a reader interested in lighting! So here is our FAVE blue lit wedding, which I'm sure many of you have seen if you ever watch the Style network. Christina Aguilera had one unbelievable wedding in the winter. This wedding was inspired by her and pics come from theknot. Going with the blue and silver can be tricky for a winter wedding. It had a lot of cheese potential. But if you take it the very classy route as this bride did, it will work. By using soft blues with crystals and natural elements for texture, the final product is great. Think about the mood that the lighting evokes. Imagine the event without the lighting. It would still be beautiful, but definitely not the same. Here's one more of the diva herself for the road....