Project Wedding Blog

By: Chelsea Fuss

Orangeries were small greenhouses filled with fruit trees and plants in the 17th century. Can you imagine having a lush table filled with fruit and greens for a winter wedding? Think beyond red and green for Christmas and display these festive centerpieces at your December wedding. The idea would look beautiful for a January wedding too. You could even add some paperwhites and tiny votive candles!

You’ll Need:

Bunches of greens (each table will take about 1/4 of a bunch). The best greens for this are: boxwood, oregonia, myrtle, pittosporum and bay.

A few pounds of oranges or tangerines (preferably with the leaves still on them)

White pitchers, bowls and vases

1 Myrtle topiary in a terra cotta pot

To Re-create this centerpiece:

1. Collect 4-5 white bowls, pitchers and vases per table.

2. Fill with water and casually arrange stems of greens in them.

3. Display in the center of your table with a small myrtle topiary planted in a terra cotta pot.

4. Place a few of the oranges or tangerines directly on the table.

5. Add candles or white flowers for a more formal wedding!

Afterwards, send your guests home with the fruit, greens and plants.

Photos and Project Styling by Chelsea Fuss.

Tags: centerpiece, chelsea fuss, citrus, DIY, orange, orangerie, tabletop.

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.

There is SO much to love about this wedding.

1. Conni + Clint are two stylish and cool peeps.  Made for each other, you could say? 2. the WOW color palette3. Rad photography by Anjuli.4. Super trendy styling (including our fave- feathers) Come on… that archway?!? awesome.Every aspect of the day was infused with creativity… the day not only embodied their love, but the things they love. The San Diego Children’s Museum was the perfect space for a day of whimsical artistry.Bright orange curtains made for an eyecatching backdrop… while patterned table runners fashioned a trendy, eclectic vibe. Chalboard love. Guests even had an opportunity to find their inner artist, by creating something for the newlyweds!The evening was topped off with a plentiful dessert bar embellished with peacock feathers.

‘love is color, love is character, and love is cheer.’ -Anjuli Pashcall

Photographs by Anjuli

Venue: San Diego Children’s Museum

Event Design: Before I Do Events

Tags: blue, chalkboard, colorful, feathers, indie, orange, trendy.

Andrew Thomas Clifton’s photos tell such a beautiful story…
A story of Toyin and Daniel’s exquisite Nigerian-American wedding in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Toyin looked ravishing in a Claire Pettibone gown… the Orange Blossom.
The ceremony took place in the back yard of a colonial style home built in the 1930’s, called Little Gardens.There was so much rich family heritage incorporated into the day… Both of their families are Nigerian, so it was filled with both Nigerian and American traditions. Blue is the bride’s favorite color, while brown is the groom’s favorite color.  They wove these two hues with splashes of orange for a- traditionally colorful- Nigerian wedding feel.One of our favorite photos of the day was Toyin giving her father a big smooch.  We love how Andrew captured such memorable close-ups. 

Like is customary in both Nigerian and American weddings… there was tons of dancing all evening long!

Happy wishes to Toyin + Daniel!

Photographs by Andrew Thomas Clifton

Bridal gown by Claire Pettibone

Bridesmaid’s Dresses by Bari Jay

Bride’s Hair by Shana Nunnelly of Honeecomb Natural Hair

Bride’s Makeup by Alicia

Venue: Little Gardens

Flowers and Cake by Magic Moments Inc.

Tags: blue, brown, Claire Pettibone, Nigerian wedding, orange, Southern, The Love Deluxe.

Emily and Ricardo met on New Year’s Eve of 2006.   She, a California native, and he, born and raised in Brazil, met, fell in love, and were married four and a half years later.   We’re delighting in the vibrant florals and sweet photographs from their big day at the San Diego Botanical Garden.
The bridesmaids wore sage green frocks; Emily looked classic in a semi-sweetheart strapless gown.  The entire bridal party carried abundant blooms designed by Magnolia Flower Shoppe.The San Diego Botanic Garden is an ultra-scenic California locale.  Emily and Ricardo married in the ‘walled garden,’ hosted a cocktail hour in the herb garden, and held the reception on the gazebo lawn. Anjuli Paschall captured the vibrant colors and sweet, tender moments of the day.

See more in the Real Wedding Gallery…

Photographs by Anjuli

Flowers by Magnolia Flower Shoppe

Event Design by First Comes Love

Cake by VG Donuts & Bakery

Venue: San Diego Botanic Garden

Bride’s Makeup by Andrea Tarrant

Bride’s Hair by Nicky Dove

Tags: botanical garden, colorful, orange, Photographs by Anjuli, pink, San Diego.

Katie and Thom waited nine years to marry, so they were totally ready and completely excited when their June wedding date arrived!  It was an intimate wedding of fifty close friends and family; they married at Katie’s Grandparent’s farm in Guilford, Connecticut.  The warm summer weather in rural New England was wedding-perfect, and the invitations promised guests a clam bake!  The sweet photographs were snapped by Dustin and Whitney- the talented duo behind Oh, Darling! Photography.

Things we ♥: Tangerine paper pomanders, patterned lanterns, New England in the summertime, and the anticipation built up by a looong courtship!

Photographs by Oh, Darling!

Venue:  A Family Farm

Bride’s Makeup and Hair by Madison Avenue Salon

Catering by Captain John’s Clam Bakes

Have a fun summer weekend, friends…

♥

Tags: backyard, Oh Darling Photography, orange, outdoor, pink, tangering.

Christine and Victor’s Mexican and Western fusion wedding is one of those weddings that has a true ’stamp’ of authentic character. I just love when couples put their very own spin on the theme and planning of their day! The wedding was held at the memorable Condor’s Nest Ranch and included so many fun elements like cowboy boots, maracas, colorful papel picados, and explosions of pink and orange flowers. Here are some vibrant photos of the day from Alice Hu!

Photos by Alice Hu

Venue: Condor’s Nest Ranch

Flowers by Bell & Trunk

Invitations: Señor & Señora

Happy Wednesday!

xo

Tags: Alice Hu, Condor's Nest Ranch, Mexican themed, orange, pink, Western themed.

I couldn’t resist.  Persimmons are my absolute favorite fruit… so when I received Hannah + Daniel’s day after session in my inbox, of course I had to share. Not to mention…  Priscila Valentina’s photography is both fresh and intensely dynamic… total and utter eye candy.  Congratulations to the gorgeous couple! Enjoy the pics ♥

Photos by Priscila Valentina.

Bouquet by Krista Jon.

Bridal gown by Pronovias.

Chairs by Archive Vintage Rentals.

Tags: orange, persimmon, priscila valentina.

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.

In honor of the sitewide sale we’ve got going on in the Favor Shop, we dreamed up this fun sixties inspiration board, full of gorgeous orange and gold tones.   We drew our inspiration from these unique {laughing Buddha escort card holders}.

Top Row: 1. Jesse Leake 2. Max Wanger 3. The Vintage Wedding Dress Company; 2nd Row: 1.Jesse Leake 2. BHLDN 3. Fresh In Love; 3rd Row: 1. Jesse Leake 2. Max Wanger 3. Fresh In Love; 4th Row: 1. Project Wedding Favor Shop 2. Jesse Leake

A little too groovy for you..? Not a worry, we’ve got {traditional favors} and other fun things too.  The sale ends on Saturday, April 2nd.  xo

Tags: groovy, inspiration board, laughing buddha, orange, sixties, vintage.