Project Wedding Blog

Gatsby-hype or not,  Kendall and Keddy’s Austin wedding is an absolute knockout.  The bride’s favorite book is in fact, The Great Gatsby, and her favorite era? All of the art-deco and glamour of the 1920′s.  The Austin celebration was drenched with vintage-inspired details from the time period and the photographs by Caroline +  Ben Photography could not have captured the style, emotion, and opulence more perfectly.

For the ceremony, the couple planned to surprise one another with a scripture reading.  Unbeknownst to either of them, they had selected the exact same one, Ruth 1:16: ‘But Ruth replied: Do not persuade me to leave you or go back and not follow you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.’

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Tags: 1920's, art-deco, ballroom, fuchsia, glamorous, gold, great gatsby-inspired wedding, pink, vintage.

From fond farewells to an emotional first look, Emily and Ben’s sweet Southern wedding is filled with special moments. Their vintage-inspired affair took place on a cool October day on the grounds of the Heartwood Hall estate just outside of Memphis, Tennessee, and we love how they blended traditional rustic touches with a modern hipster aesthetic. Special thanks to Gideon Photography for sharing photos from the day with us! You can view even more details in the full gallery.

Emily and Ben originally met at a conference in Monterey, California. She ended up moving from Tennessee to California to intern at the church that hosted the conference, and Ben happened to be a youth pastor at the very same church. He waited a full year for her to complete her internship before asking her on their first date with an elaborate scavenger hunt. The duo exchanged vows back in Tennessee during the Fall of Emily’s twenty-first year, which had always been a dream for the bride.

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Tags: branches, brown, fall, Film, hipster, rustic, Southern, vintage.

Engagement dinners, bridal showers, bachelorette parties…the events leading up to your big day can be just as daunting to dress for as the big day itself. So, starting today, you’ll occasionally see outfit ideas beyond bridal and bridesmaids on this blog. Up first: an elegant yet easygoing option for a garden-inspired rehearsal dinner. While many brides opt to wear white to this soirée, we think a dusty tan rose works just as well. Here we paired it with floral heels and plenty of mint embellishments for a polished look you can still relax in.

Related: Southern Garden Bridesmaid Ensemble | Preppy Wedding Dresses | Bold Florals for Spring

Credits: Kate Spade New York stud earrings ($38) • Essie ‘Mint Candy Apple’ nail polish ($8) • Loeffler Randall Rider Satchel ($495) • House of Harlow 1960 Finespun cuff ($60) • Charles by Charles David Women’s Radial Sandal ($101.25) •  Max & Cleo Madilyn Dress ($54—currently 50% off!)

Tags: easygoing, Elegant, floral shoes, mint, rehearsal dinner.

Blending elegance and comfort is ideal for any wedding, but it’s not always easy to pull off. That’s why we were so impressed with Sandy and Matt’s south Georgia celebration. Designed by John Gandy Events and photographed beautifully by Woodland Fields Photography, this January wedding is the perfect combo of sophisticated Southern prep and rustic, homey details. And how gorgeous is that mismatched selection of champagne bridesmaid dresses!? We’re obsessed.

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Tags: candles, chandelier, couches, Elegant, gold, mismatched bridesmaids, outdoor, preppy, rustic, Southern, white, white bouquet.