Project Wedding Blog

This wedding is super special to me.  The bride, Katie, and I were college roommates for three years.  Not only is she the sweetest person alive, but she has amazing taste and is just totally graceful and beautiful.   I also went to high school with the groom (who is hilarious)!  Katie and Jason have a playful, enduring kind of love… they celebrated their ten year anniversary of dating just before taking their vows!  When I first caught their gorgeous photos by Clary Photo up on Facebook, I fell in love with every part of their day.  I’m so happy to share their album as this week’s Real Wedding of the Week! Katie and Jason wanted to have their wedding in a place where everyone could hang out for a weekend, relax, and have fun!  Lake Geneva is just ninety minutes away from their previous residence in Chicago, and it offered the feel of a destination wedding, without the long distance planning or travel for their guests.  The Grand Geneva Resort ended up being the perfect property for the event.  (Above, the bridal party gathers in lovely Plum Pretty Sugar robes)! Katie was the picture of bridal elegance.  Both she and her maids dressed in sophisticated gowns by Enzoani. The couple envisioned a day that was both rustic and elegant, deciding on an earthy palette of olive, silver, champagne, and ivory with navy accents.  The reception was held in an out-of-the-way space on the resort property that gave life to their vision.  They adorned the ski chalet (the space) with twinkle-lit draping, mercury vases, rustic centerpieces, and tons of candlelight to get the look.  

So, so beautiful!  There’s tons more to see, enjoy the full photo spread {here}.

Many congratulations to my old friends Katie & Jason!

(thanks so much for sharing with us)…

P.S. If you’re a Chicago/Wisconsin-area bride, be sure to check out all of their fabulous vendors, below:

Photographs by Clary Photo

Venue: Grand Geneva Resort

Invitations by Smitten Boutique

Bridesmaid’s Robes by Plum Pretty Sugar

Bridal and Bridesmaid’s Dresses by Enzoani

Bridal Shoes by Kate Spade

Bride’s Hair by Kelly Hough

Florals by Pesche’s Flowers

Ceremony Music by Elegant Music Services

DJ: Okyne Medialab

Cake by Grand Geneva Resort

Rentals by BBj Linens and Lakes Area Rental

Day-Of Coordination by Sweet Pea Wedding Studio

Tags: Elegant, film photographs, Navy, rustic, sophisticated.

Holiday weddings are just so romantic…. and so fun to share during this festive season!  Today we’ve got a classic wedding by one of our fave duos- Paper Antler (photographers and philanthropists extraordinaire). Kristen and Matt wed in Auburn, Alabama, where they met in college. The day was coordinated in navy, fuchsia, and black against a backdrop of wreaths and Christmas lights.

The church was a picturesque setting with poinsettias, Christmas trees, and garland adding to the already majestic altar.  According to their photographers, Kristen and Matt were laughing, having fun, and just purely enjoying each other’s company the entire day.  At the reception, there were classic fabrics and candelabras gussying up the space, but more than anything it was a celebration of love and fun.  Two of the highlights: an amazing macaroni and cheese bar and wild salsa dancing on the dance floor!

… And at the end, Kristen and Matt’s exit was accompanied by a gorgeous sparkler send-off!

Photographs by Paper Antler

Ceremony Site: Auburn First Baptist Church

Reception Music by A-Town A-List

Tags: Christmas, holiday, Navy, Southern, sparklers.

Morgan and Seth’s North Carolina nuptials look like so much fun!  It was a DIY type of day at Shady Wagon Farm, the wedding was full of sweet, personal touches.  A special thanks to Brett Arthur Weddings for sharing the pics with us.  Our faves: mix and match navy bridesmaid dresses, vibrant and colorful bouquets, the sweet reception set-up, and a gelato bar!

Photos by Brett Arthur Weddings

Flowers by Tre Bella Florist

Catering by Premier Catering

Tags: Brett Arthur Weddings, colorful bouquets, DIY, gelato, Navy, Southern wedding, spring.

{Go to Part One} The newlyweds celebrated with a sunset photoshoot on the beach and a ravishing reception at the Historic Redondo Beach Library.  We’re swept away into the weekend by this romantic day…

Photos by Erin Hearts Court

Invitations by Flush Designs

Florals and Planning by La Partie Events

Reception Venue: Historic Redondo Beach Library

Bridal Shrug by reflectionsbyds

Tags: erin hearts court, Navy, pink.

Kellie, the gorgeous bride, sent over her beautiful Southern California wedding this week… and we were beside ourselves!  After getting ready at Hotel Maya in Long Beach, Kellie and Chris wed at the stunning Byzantine Catholic Church in Anaheim.  Enjoy the picture-perfect day, captured by Erin Hearts Court, and stay tuned for part two! ♥

Photos by Erin Hearts Court

Florals and Planning by La Partie Events

Tags: erin hearts court, Navy, pink.

I couldn’t resist sharing Angela and Dion’s super fun, hipster wedding at the Clift Hotel in San Francisco.  onelove photography captured the fabulous event…  Enjoy the amazing pics for a middle of the week pick-me-up! This couple clearly looks like they know how to have a good time. xo

Photography: onelove, Venue: The Clift Hotel, Flowers: Floral Design Studio, Bridal Gown: Rivini, Bridal Shoes: Manolo Blahnik, Bridesmaid Dresses: Jim Hjelm Cake Designer: Cake Coquette, Lighting: Anderson AV Rentals.

Tags: cake coquette, clift hotel, hipster wedding, Navy, onelove photography, orange.

I received these photos from Paper Antler Photography (formerly Jonathan Hoffner Photography) and I just adored Michelle and Barrett’s sweet Southern style.  The wedding was set in Birmingham, Alabama, where the couple said their vows in the church, then headed to a beautiful mansion with a wrap-around porch for the party!  The decor was classic- very Martha- featuring a pink, peach, and navy color palette.  Thanks to Paper Antler for sending these over!

Tags: classic real wedding, Jonathan Hoffner Photography, Navy, orange, Paper Antler Photography, peaches, pink.

Happy Thanksgiving week!  This week we’ve featured a gorgeous real wedding with romantic, Spanish-inspired decor elements.  Elena and Nathan married at the the totally exquisite Wayfarers Chapel and celebrated at the Ebell Club in Long Beach, California. The vibrant fall color palette was photographed beautifully by Dave Richards… and the stylish decor was dreamed up by Amanda Auer and Flower Allie.  Enjoy the full editorial feature here…

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Tags: Dave Richards Photography, Navy, orange, Spanish romance.