Project Wedding Blog

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’ll never tire of this classic color combo (or lack thereof).  The boldness of a black tie, the elegance of a calligraphy script against the crispness of a contrast white are enough to make a girl giddy!  We’ve gathered up some photos to inspire a palette of classy black and white gorgeousness:

Photos: Row 1• 1 Abby Jiu  2 Gideon Photography; Row 2• This Love of Yours Photography; Row 3• 1 Anne Robert 2 Sophie Bifield Cakes and Melanie Rebane Photography; Row 4• Katie Osgood; Row 5• 1 Sarah Esther Photography 2 Kristopher Orr; Row 6• Aaron Watson Photography

Find more of our favorite black and white wedding inspiration on pinterest!

Tags: black and white, classic, classy, color palette, Elegant, wedding palette, wedding theme.

Being the Pacific Northwest girl that I am, I swoon over the idea of incorporating fresh herbs and organic elements into a wedding.  Especially rosemary.. mmm, I just love the smell.  Since rosemary is really easy to work with, inexpensive, and holds up well without water, I thought it would make for a gorgeous little hair wreath.  I teamed with up the lovely Ali of Thistledown Photography to prepare this little DIY for you!

Materials: Floral Wire • 3 Bunches of Fresh Rosemary • A Few Sturdy Blooms • Baby’s Breath

Step One •  Make a circular crown out of floral wire.  Try it on your head to ensure that it will sit nicely.

Step Two • Work the rosemary around the wire crown, securing with wire when necessary.  Use the wire sparingly.

Step Three • Arrange three or five blooms in the front of the crown, slightly off center.  Insert the short stems of the blooms into the structure you’ve created, then use wire sparingly to hold in place.

Step Four • Add in small pieces of baby’s breath leading into and exiting from the floral accent, to visually integrate the shape into the rosemary wreath.

Step Five • You can prepare your floral wreath the day before, then store it in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator, away from food.  Spritz the wreath with water to store and keep fresh.

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Tags: bridal wreath, DIY, headpiece, ivory, natural, organic, rosemary floral wreath, rustic.

He loves the ocean, while she adores quirky bright colors.  After Nick and Piper got engaged in March of 2011, the duo set out to plan a modern, bold beach affair.  Piper immediately called her sister, Niki Martin of Events Redefined, who helped her to quickly book some favorite vendors.  These fresh photos by Lindsey Gomes gorgeously portray their ‘mission accomplished’ and exude such a vibrance and joy.  

With a year and a half engagement, Piper had plenty of time to fall in love with one bridal gown, then change her mind completely and opt for another that suited her style even better.  In the end, she was so glad that she made the switch!  The maids dressed in mix-and-match, deep sea blue frocks and carried bright contrast bouquets designed by April Flowers.  

Under a birchwood archway amongst mini terrariums of apricot blooms,  Nick and Piper married in a completely customized ceremony.   Revealing their personal, handwritten vows to one another was the highlight of the day!  

Post-ceremony, it was all about relaxing, fun, and dancing!  The laid back couple looked to April to create a fresh, relaxed ambiance with textured greens and wooden box centerpieces and to Niki to incorporate that blissful beachy vibe into the evening. I’m utterly refreshed by all of this great color and oceanside style; super big thanks to Lindsey Gomes for sending this charmer our way!

Photos by Lindsey Gomes Photography

Coordination by Events Redefined

Bridal Gown by Watters

Florals by April Flowers

Make-Up by The Queen’s Bees; Hair by Nicole Starlings of Renaissance Salon

Venue: Cayucos Bluffs

Catering by Farm Stand Catering; Rentals by Unlimited Events

DJ: Phase One

Dessert: Cakes by Judy

Tags: beach, blue, bright, casual, orange, vibrant.

For Marlysa and John, it was love at first sight.  Like in a movie, the pair met and locked eyes at a bar in Arlington, Virginia and things have never been the same.  The two are spontaneous types, and once they were ready to move into the next chapter of their relationship, it was decided that they would host a wedding in three short little months!  Thankfully, John’s sister is one of the creative gals behind Simply Chic Events, and she helped them to pull off a gorgeously shabby chic wedding at The Meridian House in Washington D.C.  Jennifer Domenick of Love Life Images captured their story of heartfelt emotion and fabulous style in dramatic photos. 

Marlysa looked stunning in a Victoria Nicole gown and Old Hollywood glam-style hair and makeup.  After the first look on a marble staircase, they headed to the courtyard to make an emotional, lifelong commitment in front of eighty five loved ones.

Guests were greeted by a well styled lounge for pre-party refreshments and relaxation.  The weather couldn’t have been better for a nighttime affair and the grounds were covered in blooming flowers, stone walkways, and an arched linden tree grove.

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Tags: Elegant, ivory, lounge, shabby-chic, sophisticated, washington dc.