Project Wedding Blog

Brittany and Mark’s wedding in Salt Lake City was held in November… it was intimate, relaxed, and cozy… held in the evening hours at the Mill Creek Inn.  Kristopher Orr documented their memory-filled day in beautiful film photograms.  This first one, so crazy beautiful…  The couple was very relaxed about planning the details, they were mostly concerned with creating a close and comfortable atmosphere with their very favorite people and serving great food.  They worked with a unique deep purple, mustard, and black palette, which was very pretty in the autumn mountain setting.  The pair met at a party while both attending the University of Utah.  A year and a half after they got together, they decided to tie the knot.  Mark works for a small roofing company and Brittany is a PR rep for a physical therapy company.  They share passions for exotic travel, photography, and adventurous outdoor sports!  For a wedding gift, Mark got Brittany an old Yashica 124G Mat twin lens camera. She got him a framed scratch map of the world on which to document their travels together.

During the course of the evening, Mark and Brittany found lots of time to sit and visit with guests.  Just before they cut the cake, Mark gave a beautiful, impromptu speech about his love for Brittany and his gratitude for everyone that had come to share the day.  The entire wedding night just felt like a big, relaxing get together with the people they love.

Photographs by Kristopher Orr

Bridal Gown by Romona Keveza (with lace added to the back).

Gown purchased at …And Then Some Bridal Couture

Bridesmaid’s Skirts via Target; Cardigans via J. Crew

Bride’s Hair & Makeup by Shantell Eyre in Roy, Utah

Venue: Mill Creek Inn

Flowers by DaNeice Eliot in Kaysville, Utah

Cake by April Baird

Tags: autumn, cozy, film photography, intimate, kristopher orr, mill creek inn, mountain, mustard, purple, rustic.

This wedding is, bar none, one of the most sophisticated modern weddings we’ve seen in a long while.   Sky Events stayed true to Denise and Joseph’s style when planning the day; the décor was absolutely exquisite!  A special thanks to Skye Blu Photography for sharing Denise and Joseph’s wedding… what a visually sumptuous treat for a Tuesday morning….
Every detail of the ceremony was carefully designed, from the abundant floral archway to the hard cover wedding programs.  Floating glass ornaments, each holding a single orchid, provided a very fairytale-like backdrop for the vows.  The reception was completely breathtaking… from the dramatic lighting to the décor by Sky Flowers . We’re especially loving the submerged florals.  Enjoy all this lilac, lavender and fuchsia gorgeous-ness… 

So, so beautiful.

♥

Congratulations Denise & Joseph!

(read just below to hear more about their story)…

Photos by Skye Blu Photography

Event Design by Sky Events & Production

Flowers by Sky Flowers

Venue: Malibou Lake Mountain Club

Catering by Truly Yours Catering

Reception Music: Elegant Event Entertainment

Cake by A Sweet Design

The Engagement & Wedding Story, told by the bride, Denise:

‘It was our first Christmas together in our apartment in Valencia. We both love Christmas so our house was fully decorated – stockings filled with goodies, holiday candies and cookies all over the place, and a beautiful Christmas tree! I am a notorious early riser so when I woke up at 6:30 a.m. on Christmas morning, I didn’t think much of it. Then Joe woke up a little after 7 a.m., which is highly unlike him but I thought maybe he was just excited for the gifts I got him. Lucky for me, that meant we got to open our gifts early! YAY! We made breakfast and sat next to our tree and gave each other our gifts. It then came time for us to open our “big” gifts. He wanted me to go first. I unwrapped a sweater sized box and in it was a note that contained a riddle sending me into the master bedroom. I went into the master bedroom and found another note that lead me to the kitchen. From the kitchen, I got a note telling me to go into our office. When I got to the office, I couldn’t find another note. I looked and looked and finally I said I didn’t know where it was. He blamed the dogs for playing with it, knelt down under his desk and turned around. When I looked over at him, he was on his knee with the most beautiful diamond ring I have ever seen and he asked me to marry him! I immediately burst into tears and hugged him. I was so overwhelmed, I didn’t know if I was supposed to put the ring on or say yes or keep crying and then he asked me if that meant yes and I said “of course… yes, yes, yes.”

On the day of the wedding, when we saw the  ceremony site and reception ballroom, it felt just like ‘us,’ our style… it exuded everything I hoped for and more.  Everything was transformed and there were personal, romantic touches everywhere… monogrammed cloth napkins, lavender throughout and a dance floor with custom appliques identical to the invitations.’

Tags: contemporary, purple, romantic, sophisticated, submerged florals, white.

Cami and Erik’s love story is one for the books.   Erik asked Cami to winter formal during their senior year in high school, and they’ve been together ever since! Josh Elliott captured their emotional, heartfelt day in photos.  The palette was a festive, cranberry red, complemented by grey, white, and earthy greens.  While planning the wedding, both Cami and Erik agreed that as long as the other person showed up, it would be the perfect day.  They wanted to have fun with the details, without letting it get the best of them.  Cami and Erik did place special attention on one part of the day: the ceremony.   It was the most important, and the photos show just how beautiful and meaningful it was.  Kathe Hayden did an extraordinary job on the florals, while Sugar Branch Events made the day seamless and lovely. 

There’s lots more to see… Head over to the Real Wedding Gallery for the full feature.

(Oh, and we featured Cami and Erik’s very cute e-pics just over a year ago… check them out here)

Photos by Josh Elliott

Event Design by Sugar Branch Events

Bridal Gown by Enzoani

Bride’s Hair & Makeup by Beauty-full by Molly

Bridesmaid’s Dresses by David’s Bridal

Men’s Attire by Friar Tux Shop

Flowers by Kathe Hayden

Venue: Dove Canyon Country Club

Cake by It’s All About the Cake

From the Bride, Cami: Our wedding was, honestly, the PERFECT day! The weather was gorgeous, in the high 70s. We had the love and support of 180 family members and friends.  Because Erik and I have been dating for so long, this is something we wanted to incorporate throughout the day. I made sure to bring his letterman’s jacket, which I used to proudly wear back in the day!  My mom made a memory table with photos of us throughout the years. We both saved our corsages and boutonnieres from high school dances, which were displayed on the table.

Erik’s mom made his boutonniere and included a piece of lace from her wedding dress. My mom made my bouquet and included photos of our three grandmothers that have passed away.  Also, the bridal purse I used was the very same one my mom used at her wedding! There were a lot of personal details.

There are two things that happened on my wedding day that I will NEVER forget. First, Erik and I chose to not have a first look. However, we wanted to pray together beforehand without seeing each other. We did this by holding hands around the corner of a large pillar.  Second, I’ll always remember when we saw each other for the first time during our ceremony. It was such a sweet, emotional moment for the two of us. I will never forget Erik’s reaction and the photos of him seeing me are the most precious, priceless thing!

Tags: cranberry and grey palette, josh elliott photography.

Dani and John have a love for the great outdoors…

their wedding was centered around mountain fun and the natural beauty of Park City, Utah.

Here is their story in photos by Gideon Photography

(love that b&w shot… so sexy, don’t you think?!)

The tall pines of Deer Valley Ski Resort provided the backdrop for the outdoor ceremony.  Dani and her bridesmaids carried a palette of wildflowers.  The picturesque ceremony was followed by dinner, drinks and dancing across the lawn at the Empire Canyon Lodge.  Natural, wild florals, mixed with vibrant shades of blue and pink decorated the lively evening. 

For the honeymoon, this adventurous couple headed out to Idaho and Wyoming for a whitewater rafting trip down the snake river… what fun!  Congratulations Dani and John!

Photos by Gideon Photography

Invitations by Sami Rose and Rachel Deitsch

Bridal Gown by Nicole Miller

Bride’s Hair by David Colvin

Bridesmaid’s Dresses by Urban Outfitters

Ceremony & Reception at Deer Valley Resort

Flowers by Branches Floral

DJ: High Mountain Music

Photobooth by Shutterbooth

Cake by Martin’s Fine Desserts

Jeweler: Lulu Frost

Videography by Kale Fitch Productions

Tags: DIY, fall, jimmy gideon, mountain wedding, rustic, wildflowers.

Carly and Hugh dreamed up a relaxed, vintage-inspired party near the Australian coast.. and we’re brimming with excitement because the gorgeous photos by ngg studios are featured as our real wedding of the week!
They married at the scenic Koonyum Range Retreat in Byron Bay… and every last detail was entirely lovely, from Carly’s Karen Willis Holmes 1930’s style gown to the periwinkle and purple blooms designed by Flowers on the Run. Guests were invited to the poolside nuptials via these unique storybook invitations by Hello Tenfold.  The bride and groom loved sharing the lesser known parts of their romance in this way.

But this is just a peek, there’s lots more to see from Carly and Hugh’s day {over here}!

Photos by ngg studios

Venue: Koonyum Range Retreat

Bridal Gown by Karen Willis Holmes

Bride’s Makeup by April Harvie

Florals by Flowers on the Run

Storybook Invitations by Hello Tenfold

Bridesmaid Dresses by Fleur Wood

Catering by Seaweed Cuisine

Reception Music by Capitol Groove

Rentals by A Vintage Party

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We’re sort of in awe that it is already Thanksgiving this Thursday (and a new engagement season is upon us)!  What better way to start off the week than with Allison and Peter’s fall harvest party at one of our favorite venues: Bear Flag Farm?!  A special thanks to Shelly Kroeger for capturing these delicious photographs! Allison and Peter met in Miami, while Allison was finishing up her third year of medical school.  The pair shares a love for the outdoors and fabulous food. Their vision was to create a food-centric celebration using as much from the farm’s fields and orchards as possible.Shades of lavender, peach, apricot, tangerine, amethyst, grey, and lilac came together to create the central color palette of the day.
The reception décor was made from greenery, fruits, and flowers straight from the field!  A vibrant, abundant harvest filled the tabletops. 

Oh, but there is lots more… see the full feature by {clicking here}!

Photographs by Shelly Kroeger

Venue: Bear Flag Farm

Event Design by Tina Reikes of Bear Flag Farm

Florals by the  Bear Flag Farm Team

Bride’s Hair & Makeup by Sarah Hyde

Catering by Living Room Events

Cake by Freeport Bakery

Tags: apricot, bear flag farm, fall, lavender, orange, Thanksgiving.

With Thanksgiving just a week away, we thought Audra and Cory’s fall, country-chic wedding at the Cedarwood Mansion would be just the thing for you… We’re sort of swirling in the all the Southern charm and romance, glued to the gorgeous imagery by David & Tammy, and hanging on Audra’s every word in the story she tells below!  But first, this photo of Audra on the swing…? Come on… a total dream…

Congratulations Audra & Cory!

♥

Photos by David & Tammy

Venue, Flowers, Cake, & Event Design by The Historic Cedarwood Mansion

Bride’s Makeup by Lisa Proctor

Bride’s Hair by Mary Malone

From the Bride: If someone were to ask, “Were you raised in a barn?” I’ve always been able to answer with a proud “Yes Sir!” My dad was a quarter horse trainer on a 200 acre East Texas Ranch. I couldn’t have dreamed up a better childhood.  My dad was also a romantic cowboy, who became an avid rose grower to express his ever-growing love for my mother, and eventually me, his only daughter. Thus, I define my heritage as “country elegance” and I knew I wanted my wedding to reflect that.

After moving to Nashville and falling in love with Cory…my charming South Carolina gentleman…we knew Music City would be the best place for the wedding, as families could meet halfway. When I discovered the Historic Cedarwood Mansion, I knew that it was the perfect place for our ceremony. It effortlessly embodied our crock-pot of Southern roots. A stately antebellum plantation house on the historic registry, Mason jar candles and vintage chandeliers dripping from oak trees, sprawling rose gardens, and a big red barn. I was home. What better place for Texas to marry South Carolina, with Tennessee as a witness?

Luckily, this dream venue, also happened to be an oasis of wedding planning. Cedarwood was all-inclusive and has recently become the belle of the Southern wedding ball and I found that their reviews were as spectacular as the property. Flowers, Cake, Catering, Ceremony Musicians, Reception, Invitations, Programs. It was all a one stop shop…and the ladies in charge served up timeless elegance laced with burlap. Cedarwood made my country chic imaginations come to life in just two short planning sessions.

When I arrived on the property the day of the wedding, I ran my fingers lightly across stunning vintage decorations and breathtaking floral arrangements while whispering “This is so beautiful.” I felt as if I were sneaking upon someone else’s wedding (thus the need to whisper).  It was as if they plucked a scene straight from one of my farm-raised dreams….and improved upon it.

My husband and I chose to see each other before the ceremony. I’d do it that way a million times over. I remember him standing at the end of a cobblestone walkway that lead from the side door that I snuck out of.  He had his back to me. He was framed on his right by a charming little swing,  that was all dressed in ribbons for our day–and on his left was a kiss from the perfect amount of sunshine. I was nervous as I approached him, as though I hadn’t sought out that face a million times in our two years of courting. When I finally arrived close enough to brush my hand around his right arm, he turned and tears welled up in his gentle blue eyes, just as quickly as his hands popped out from the pockets to embrace me. “You look amazing,” he managed to squeak out. After letting him soak me in like a vision that could disappear at any moment, I lifted up the dainty lace pattern that danced around the bottom edge of my dress, to reveal: cowboy boots. We both laughed at how oddly fitting they seemed to be, under such a feminine dress.

It wasn’t long before my dad was walking me down the aisle in those boots, with 22 bridal party members and countless trees smiling on me on as I walked towards the love of my life. We read our handwritten vows under a canopy of nature. It was the most fitting cathedral for us.

Tags: country-chic, david & tammy photography, fall, rustic, Southern, tennessee, the historic cedarwood mansion.

We’ve been following this gorgeous couple since their engagement (you can check out their memorable e-pics here)!  Tiffany and Meredith were among the very first couples to wed in New York City at Manhattan’s City Hall on July 24, 2011- the first day it was legal for same-sex couples to marry. This October, they celebrated with a formal ceremony and reception in Washington D.C.  Here’s a glimpse at the day:The event took place at Hotel Monaco, which is housed inside the Tariff Building, a national historic landmark. Both brides wore White by Vera Wang.  The women were inspired by pretty traditional tastes mixed with a boho-chic style. They absolutely loved dressing up, wearing beautiful gowns, and inviting friends and family to share in an elegant evening. 

Photographs by Michelle Frankfurter

Venue: Hotel Monaco

Bridal Gowns: White by Vera Wang

Hair Styling by Bang Salon

Ceremony Music by Sage String Quartet

Catering by Poste Modern Brasserie

DJ: Trevor Blake

Flowers by Greenworks Florist

From the couple:

We found each other twice. First, in the crowded annals of social media, and second, in the teeming streets of Union Square in Manhattan. Both meetings, several months apart, were equally as fortuitous as they were auspicious…

We spent our first year together commuting between each other’s apartments on the Upper East Side and Gramercy Park, enjoying the city, conjuring up interesting recipes, watching about a ton of films, and turning our gaze toward a new frontier: Brooklyn.

We couldn’t have imagined that we’d ever fall face first in love with an outer borough! But we knew we could definitely fall in love with each other.  And then we got engaged. On May 28, 2010, over a lunch break at our favorite taco shop, we promised each other that we were going to spend the rest of our lives together!

The day of our wedding was the perfect fall day that made us choose mid-October. It was crisp, dry and filled with sunshine. We could not have been happier. It would have been lovely to have a rainy, romantic wedding, but after a long week of rain in DC, it felt like the sun was shining just for us. Joining us for the celebration were friends and family, some who we hadn’t seen in a long time, and some who had not met either Tiffany or Meredith, so it was a beautiful time of reunion and also first meetings. One highlight of the wedding was the completely energetic and inspired hora (Jewish folk dance) that happened in the second half of the evening. We didn’t realize it at the time, but the crowd was having so much fun that some family members had the DJ loop Hava Nagila over and over so we did the entire song about four times!

In lieu of favors, we made a donation to the Ali Forney Center, the largest organization housing and providing services for homeless Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer youth in New York City.

Congratulations, ladies!

♥

Tags: classic, hotel monaco, same-sex marriage, traditional, white by vera wang.

This week’s real wedding is the epitome of modern design… and the bride and groom are such sweet lovebirds.  According to their event stylist, Me Events & Design, Tania and Steven are super hip when it comes to everything, so they wanted to design a personalized day that was just as contemporary as they are- with a wow factor for the guests, of course!  The Ritz Carlton locale, bold color, and Brazilian dessert spread are just a few of the inspiration highlights.The Brazilian-born bride shows off a wedding gift from the groom: a custom-designed ring! The reception décor was all about line, shape, texture, and lighting. Tania’s family brought a taste of Brazil to the Southern California reception with an elaborate homemade dessert spread!

See more of the day and read the full story in the real wedding gallery…

Photos by Stephen Cheng Photography

Event Styling by Me Events & Design

Venue: The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel

Bridal Beauty by Kelly Zhang

Florals by Jenny

Invitations by Minted.com

Lighting & DJ Services by TMMPRO

Cake by Filigree Cakes

Photobooth by Cheesy Photobooths

Tags: Brazilian dessert table, modern, ritz calrton laguna niguel, royal blue, stephen cheng photography.

Allison and Mark’s day was very intimate…only fifteen guests in attendance.

We were taken with the gorgeous film photographs by Love Me Sailor and the pretty jewel-toned palette.  And we thought it inspiring, the way they celebrated their love with a cozy little ceremony in the arboretum and private restaurant reception. The couple met in the West Village in NYC, but they live in Los Angeles, where Allison opened a makeup and beauty lounge called  Blushington- on Sunset Boulevard.  All the ladies at the wedding were treated to hair styles by drybar and makeup by Blushington!  Above, Allison poses with her sister/best friend.  The guest list included only ‘immediate’ family- parents, siblings, and their children.

The private reception was held at a romantic little restaurant called Julienne.  Allison decorated a long family-style table with florals in the colorful, seasonal palette. 

Throughout the planning process, Allison and Mark focused on one thing: their lifelong commitment to one another.  This steadfast devotion made the day utterly unforgettable.  See the full gallery {here}.

Photographs by  Love Me Sailor

Hair Styling by drybar

Makup by Blushington

Ceremony Site: The Los Angeles Arboretum

Reception Site & Catering: Julienne

Bouquet by My Secret Garden

Bride’s Dress by Stella McCartney (from Elyse Walker)

Bride’s Sister’s Dress by Ted Baker

Groom’s Attire by Theory

Tags: arboretum, intimate, jewel-toned, Love me Sailor.