Project Wedding Blog

We certainly have a love of all things colorful, but when these black and white (and all the shades of grey) wedding photos came across our desks… there was something so magical.  Of course, the bride and groom are as photogenic as can be, the mastery of Andrew Thomas Clifton was behind the camera, and the day, styled with simple loveliness. 

Amy and John had a midsummer wedding in Huntsville, Alabama. 

The ceremony took place at Big Spring Park, overlooking a Koi fish pond. 

After a photoshoot of stunning contrasts, they headed indoors for a Creole-inspired reception at the Children’s Museum. 

Hope you enjoy this knock-your-socks-off album… we sure did ♥

Photographs by Andrew Thomas Clifton

Ceremony: Big Spring Park

Reception: Earlyworks

Tags: black and white, Southern wedding.

Inspired by the idea of creating a new ‘story’ together, Sarah and Jeff had a storybook-themed wedding.  A day of sheer vintage elegance, we’re loving the antique blue and pewter palette and classic details.  Everything from Sarah’s Robert Bullock bridal gown, to the bridesmaid’s J. Crew dresses was in perfect style. The pair met while attending the University of Madison, but they currently live in Germany where Jeff is a pro hockey player and Sarah is getting her Master’s Degree in counseling. Notice the sweet storybook graphic on their sophisticated navy and white programs. The couple was overjoyed to be married at the same church that Sarah’s parents had been wed in, the historic Westminster Presbyterian in downtown Minneapolis.There was more classic beauty and elegant vintage styling at their Minikahda Club reception. 

There’s lots more to see from Sarah and Jeff’s beautiful day in our real wedding gallery!

Photographs by Paper Antler Boutique Photography

Bridal gown by Robert Bullock Bride

Bridesmaid’s Dresses by J. Crew

Ceremony: Westminster Presbyterian

Reception Venue: Minikahda Club

Day of Coordination by Sarah Bein of Landing Feet First

Flowers by Martha’s Gardens

Cake by Wuollet’s Bakery

And if you’re marrying in 2012… find out about Paper Antler‘s wedding photography tour around the country.  They are photographing fifty weddings in fifty states to raise $50,000 to fight human trafficking. (And they’re booking now)!

Tags: blue, Fifty Nifty, Midwest, Paper Antler, pewter, silver, storybook theme, vintage elegance, vintage library.

This colorful lil engagement sesh comes all the way from Singapore!  Weishan and KS teamed up with Confetti* Peektures for a day of fun and games in and around an art musem. The theme was colour wonderland… and a wonderland it sure was!They played with sweet handwritten signs… …and filled the day doing whimsical things. 

Photographs by Confetti* Peektures

Nothin’ like a little iLove.

RIP Steve Jobs… your brilliance is everywhere…

Tags: colorful, e-pics, engagement, Singapore.

There seems to be more of a chill in the air today than in the last few days… fall has officially arrived.  What a perfect time to showcase our latest DIY from craft and party planning expert, Victoria Hudgins!  As we think of falling leaves, Halloween, and the commencement of fall and winter weddings… what could be more sweet than these dipped spoon hot cocoa favors?

By Victoria Hudgins

Materials: white melting chocolate, hot chocolate mix and an assortment of spoons. Collecting spoons from your local thrift stores is a great way to get a fun and eclectic stash. They are very cheap to buy and once washed, they work wonderfully for this project. You will also need vellum bags (I buy mine here) and pretty napkins. Step One: Compile the napkin, a serving of hot cocoa mix, a thank you note and a favor bag.

Step Two: Melt the chocoloate, following the directions on the package.  Hint: stir the chocolate every 30 seconds to ensure it doesn’t burn. Once melted, dip each spoon (one per guest) into the chocolate and dry on a length of wax paper. They should set in about an hour.

Step Three: Drop a spoon- melted side up- into each favor bag.  When the spoons are used to stir in the hot cocoa mix, the chocolate will melt, giving off an extra dose of sweetness!*Alternate use, these spoons could also be stacked on a dessert bar to be used for stirring coffee and after dinner drinks!

Photography by Prokopets Studio
Concept and design by Victoria Hudgins

Happy Thursday!

♥

Tags: dipped spoon, DIY, hot cocoa favors.

Andrew Thomas Clifton’s photos tell such a beautiful story…
A story of Toyin and Daniel’s exquisite Nigerian-American wedding in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Toyin looked ravishing in a Claire Pettibone gown… the Orange Blossom.
The ceremony took place in the back yard of a colonial style home built in the 1930′s, called Little Gardens.There was so much rich family heritage incorporated into the day… Both of their families are Nigerian, so it was filled with both Nigerian and American traditions. Blue is the bride’s favorite color, while brown is the groom’s favorite color.  They wove these two hues with splashes of orange for a- traditionally colorful- Nigerian wedding feel.One of our favorite photos of the day was Toyin giving her father a big smooch.  We love how Andrew captured such memorable close-ups. 

Like is customary in both Nigerian and American weddings… there was tons of dancing all evening long!

Happy wishes to Toyin + Daniel!

Photographs by Andrew Thomas Clifton

Bridal gown by Claire Pettibone

Bridesmaid’s Dresses by Bari Jay

Bride’s Hair by Shana Nunnelly of Honeecomb Natural Hair

Bride’s Makeup by Alicia

Venue: Little Gardens

Flowers and Cake by Magic Moments Inc.

Tags: blue, brown, Claire Pettibone, Nigerian wedding, orange, Southern, The Love Deluxe.

Allright.. get ready for the cutest escort cards we’ve ever seen.  Our DIY expert, Jordan Ferney, came up with this mini canvas and easel concept and they only run about $3 a piece!    Enjoy the artsy pics below, and head over {here} to see how she did it. 

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Project Styling and Photos by Jordan Ferney

xo

Tags: art theme, artistic, canvas, easel, Escort Cards.

Emily and Ricardo met on New Year’s Eve of 2006.   She, a California native, and he, born and raised in Brazil, met, fell in love, and were married four and a half years later.   We’re delighting in the vibrant florals and sweet photographs from their big day at the San Diego Botanical Garden.
The bridesmaids wore sage green frocks; Emily looked classic in a semi-sweetheart strapless gown.  The entire bridal party carried abundant blooms designed by Magnolia Flower Shoppe.The San Diego Botanic Garden is an ultra-scenic California locale.  Emily and Ricardo married in the ‘walled garden,’ hosted a cocktail hour in the herb garden, and held the reception on the gazebo lawn. Anjuli Paschall captured the vibrant colors and sweet, tender moments of the day.

See more in the Real Wedding Gallery…

Photographs by Anjuli

Flowers by Magnolia Flower Shoppe

Event Design by First Comes Love

Cake by VG Donuts & Bakery

Venue: San Diego Botanic Garden

Bride’s Makeup by Andrea Tarrant

Bride’s Hair by Nicky Dove

Tags: botanical garden, colorful, orange, Photographs by Anjuli, pink, San Diego.