Project Wedding Blog

What a gorgeous Real Wedding of the Week we have for you! Jenny and Aashish blended two cultures in a ravishing, radiant ceremony and reception in Minneapolis.  We’re just loving the contemporary portraits and radiant details, captured by Photogen Inc.

The couple wanted to integrate both of their cultures, religions and backgrounds into the day.  To do this, they incorporated rich and elegant Indian details into Jenny’s Midwest scene.  Aashish wore traditional Indian attire, while Jenny wore a gown by David’s Bridal, paired with a red scarf and gold bangles. Cranberry reds and vibrant yellows bloomed brightly in the bouquets.  Pazzobello did an incredible job capturing the couple’s vision in the florals and décor. Two officiants helped to unify their backgrounds into a memorable and completely unique ceremony.  Jenny and Aashish sat under an exquisite mandap, also designed by Pazzobella. The reception was clean and modern.  Simple black and white linens provided a foundation for exotic florals, and a marvel of a cake by D’Amico and Sons.

Oh, but there’s lots more to see… Enjoy the full story and album in the {Gallery}!

Many thanks to the talented Eliesa at Photogen; and a big congratulations to Jenny + Aashish!

Photos by Photogen Inc.

Venue: Calhoun Beach Club

Bride’s Hair by Dawn of Sakada Hair Studio

Bridal & Bridesmaid’s Gowns by David’s Bridal

Flowers by Pazzobello

Cake by D’Amico and Sons

Ceremony Music by The R Factor

Tags: contemporary, cranberry, Indian, multicultural, red.

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.

A love story for you:

Ana Luísa is from Portugal, Paolo from Italy…

An international romance, you see… and we hear that they are positively made for each other.
The couple wed in Portugal, and hired the photography and event design duo, Branco Prata, to capture their day.  The couple incorporated some traditions from each heritage, but the simplicity of it all was truly heavenly. Branco Prata created a modern look; the day was accented by shades of pink and blue.  Ana Luísa wore an ethereal chiffon gown by Paula Rola.   This blue and white floral graphic made its way onto several of the design elements. The ceremony site was majestic and awe-inspiring.  Below, the bride and groom snuggle up for portraits. Branco Prata created cute little plant favors for local guests, and adorable seed boxes for those who travelled from afar.

Catch the full story and more from their day in our Real Wedding Gallery.

Photos + Event Design by Branco Prata

Church Florals by Céu Florista

Paper Goods by Branco Prata

Bridal Gown by Paula Rola

Bride’s Shoes by Estribo

Bride’s Hair and Makeup by Whiteland

Groom’s Suite by Sartoria Chairman

Ring Pillow by design com texto

Bridal Bouquet by Horto da Ju

Reception Venue & Catering by Sameiro Eventos

Cake by Casa das Natas

Tags: blue, Branco Prata, contemporary, modern, pink, Portugal.

There is so much rich beauty to indulge in down below.  Joy Marie Photography captured Anjali and Girish’s absolutely exquisite wedding at San Francisco City Hall.  We’re beside ourselves in awe of the way the couple combined contemporary sophistication with timeless tradition.  Enjoy these dynamic and engaging photos:

Photos by Joy Marie Photography

Catering by Melons Catering

Florals by Branch Out Floral Design

Tags: contemporary, Indian, joy marie photography, purple and gold, San Francisco City Hall, traditional.

So many brides that I hear from want to plan a wedding that is unique and personal, yet timeless.. something with the kind of style that they can look back on in a few decades and not think, what was I thinking?? We have several such {contemporary classic} invitation styles in our {shop}, and I thought I’d pass some ideas along!

Martha Stewart Kensington

Vintage Glam

Wraps, Layers, & Pockets

Enjoy free shipping on all orders over $150 in the Invitation Shop from now until March 19, 2011! Use the code PWM0211 when you check out.

Tags: classic, contemporary.

This week we’ve featured Whitney and Naysa’s chic, Connecticut Real Wedding on Project Wedding.  The wedding had a contemporary East coast vibe and lots of stylish details.  One of my favorites was Naysa’s gorgeous Kristen Morris necklace.  The vibrant photos were captured by Jen Huang.

Enjoy the peek and see the full feature here!

See more…

Tags: aubergine, barnyard, chic, contemporary, East coast, Jen Huang Photography, Whitney and Naysa.

Chris and Amy’s wedding has such character… from the wheat grass centerpieces to the newsprint pomanders to the ammmmazing confetti send off!  Enjoy these inspiring photos from the lovely Caroline Fontenot.

Shoes: Nordstrom’s, Dress: Lazaro, Necklace: Custom, Flowers: Big Events

Venue: War Memorial in Nashville, Dessert: The Cupcake Collection

Tags: Caroline Fontenot, contemporary, modern, Nashville, newsprint pomanders.

Today’s real wedding is a romantic yet contemporary affair that took place in September in Santa Monica, CA.

These beautiful photographs were sent to me by the artistic Kristi Klemens of KLK Photography, who was there to capture the events of the day.  The contemporary color scheme of white, teal, and brown was inspired by Hanna’s experience as an interior designer .  The white walls, brown lighting fixtures, and teal floral carpet, along with the beautiful natural backdrop of the teal colored Pacific Ocean at The Sheraton Delfina turned this vision into a reality.    Congratulations to Hanna and Seung!  Below are just a sample of the gorgeous images that Kristi was able to capture on that beautiful September day.

Check out the full editorial on Hanna and Seung’s wedding in our Real Weddings Gallery.

Tags: brown, contemporary, teal, white.