Project Wedding Blog

Brittany and Mark’s wedding in Salt Lake City was held in November… it was intimate, relaxed, and cozy… held in the evening hours at the Mill Creek Inn.  Kristopher Orr documented their memory-filled day in beautiful film photograms.  This first one, so crazy beautiful…  The couple was very relaxed about planning the details, they were mostly concerned with creating a close and comfortable atmosphere with their very favorite people and serving great food.  They worked with a unique deep purple, mustard, and black palette, which was very pretty in the autumn mountain setting.  The pair met at a party while both attending the University of Utah.  A year and a half after they got together, they decided to tie the knot.  Mark works for a small roofing company and Brittany is a PR rep for a physical therapy company.  They share passions for exotic travel, photography, and adventurous outdoor sports!  For a wedding gift, Mark got Brittany an old Yashica 124G Mat twin lens camera. She got him a framed scratch map of the world on which to document their travels together.

During the course of the evening, Mark and Brittany found lots of time to sit and visit with guests.  Just before they cut the cake, Mark gave a beautiful, impromptu speech about his love for Brittany and his gratitude for everyone that had come to share the day.  The entire wedding night just felt like a big, relaxing get together with the people they love.

Photographs by Kristopher Orr

Bridal Gown by Romona Keveza (with lace added to the back).

Gown purchased at …And Then Some Bridal Couture

Bridesmaid’s Skirts via Target; Cardigans via J. Crew

Bride’s Hair & Makeup by Shantell Eyre in Roy, Utah

Venue: Mill Creek Inn

Flowers by DaNeice Eliot in Kaysville, Utah

Cake by April Baird

Tags: autumn, cozy, film photography, intimate, kristopher orr, mill creek inn, mountain, mustard, purple, rustic.

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.

Envision an outdoor SoCal wedding… a purple and blue palette… a rustic and whimsical garden theme… and top it off with a dessert table by Sweet & Saucy!  Cory and Kyle’s day was wildly festive, held over the Fourth of July weekend.  We’re totally honored to have their wedding as the Real Wedding of the Week!  (Special thanks to Hello Studios and Lindye Galloway Events for sharing their work with us).

Photos by Hello Studios

Planning by Lindye Galloway Events

Venue: The Villas San Juan Capistrano

Bride’s Gown by David’s Bridal

Florals by Art with Nature

Desserts by Sweet & Saucy

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Tags: Hello Studios, outdoor, purple, royal blue, rustic, whimsical garden.

I thought Kristie and Matt’s wedding was such perfect inspiration for the bride who wants an ultra-feminine color palette with understated, elegant style. The gorgeous couple met at a coffeehouse six years prior to marrying in a romantic wedding at a California vineyard.  See the full photo spread and story in our Real Wedding gallery this week!

Photos by Briana Marie Photography

Wedding coordination by A Dream Wedding

Florals by Fleurs de France

Venue: Chateau St. Jean

Tags: briana marie photography, Napa Valley, pink, purple, romantic, vineyard.

I’ve got something really fun and whimsical by Love Bucket Photo for your Friday-before-Memorial-Day!  Anna and Jeremy tied the knot at the stunning Lobo Castle in Agoura Hills, CA… The day was full of so many cute and crafty things made by the super-creative bride.  Anna and Jeremy tell us about their inspirations, the beautiful intimacy of the day, and give some special (and unique) advice for brides and grooms down below ♥

Photos by Love Bucket Photo

Planning by Hustle & Bustle

Cake by Gigi Bobb Bakery

Reception Venue: Lobo Castle

From the Bride and Groom:

“Inspiration: We really love nature and the outdoors, so we wanted to incorporate that in as many ways as we could. We used lots of moss, trees, and little birds. I took a lot of inspiration from wedding blogs and used things other people did, but adapted them to fit our color theme. I am also a really crafty person, so wanted to make as much as I could, which ended up being all of the decorations… I wanted the opportunity to get better at things like sewing, so I sewed a lot! In the end, the inspiration was ourselves! We wanted the wedding to really represent us.

Memories: (Anna) After the ceremony Jeremy and I went up to the “bridal suite” and just took a few minutes together. We cried together about being married and how happy we were. It was nice to take that time away right after.

(Jeremy) One of my favorite memories was sitting by myself after getting dressed and making a short video for my wife-to-be on my iPhone about how much I loved her and how I couldn’t wait to be her husband for the rest of my life. I sent it to her just before I walked down the aisle.

Advice: Make sure your dress is comfortable. Also, make sure you enjoy yourself and focus on the marriage. Since we put so much work into it, I was more concerned about everyone else having a good time, and it was hard for me to really relax until it was all over. Oh, also, you should LOVE your vendors. They are so involved in your day that you want them to feel invested in the wedding, and really a part of it.”

Tags: birds, DIY, handmade paper goods, lobo castle, love bucket photo, Nature, purple, whimsical.

The team over at Bear Flag Farm sent over yet another stunning wedding, and we were overjoyed, as usual! Brook and Paul wed in a late summer celebration.  The day was imbued with subtle sophistication and rich and abundant florals.  Here’s a peek at some of our favorite pics, but you can catch the full feature by {clicking here}!  Photos by Meg Smith.

Photos by Meg Smith Photography

Event held at the Bear Flag Farm

Flowers by Sillapere

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Tags: bear flag farm, brook and paul, meg smith photography, plum, purple, sillapere, sophisticated.

If you haven’t yet caught the Real Wedding of the Week this week.. it’s so fresh and pretty! The couple, Elizabeth and Andrew, married at a vineyard in Northern California.  With a purple and deep burgundy color palette, the day was simple and charming.  The beautiful photographs were captured by Silvana Difranco Photography.  {Click here} to see more…
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Tags: burgundy, Elegant, modern, purple, vineyard.

The Real Wedding this week is so feminine and pretty.  Meg Perotti did a most perfect job capturing Angela and Geoff’s sunny garden party wedding.  The couple wed at Vine Hill Winery and incorporated elements of Chinese tradition, like a tea ceremony to honor their parents. See more of the details and full story in the Real Wedding gallery.

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Tags: Angela and Geoff, Chinese Wedding Tradition, Garden Party Wedding, Greeen, Meg Perotti, pink, purple.

Chloe Murdoch, one of the talented photographers at Mike Larson Inc., photographed Steve and Sheila’s vibrant vineyard wedding this past fall…

The bride has exquisite taste… the venue was perfectly scenic… and the floral color palette is one of my favorite.. Enjoy the pics!

Vendors:

Ceremony Site: Mission San Miguel

Reception Site: Pear Valley

Cake: Two little Birds Bakery

Photography: Mike Larson Inc.

Tags: burgandy, colorful, mike larson photography, orange, pear valley, purple, vineyard.

Happy Monday to you!  We have a fresh, pretty outdoor Real Wedding for you today…

Candice and Jared wanted a ‘backyard wedding’ feel to their day, but needed a larger venue than their own back yard.  They wed and celebrated at The Clarke Estate in Santa Fe Springs, California.  Vanessa of V3 Weddings and Events did such a fabulous job creating a romantic reception space… The color palette of the day was purple, grey, and white and was woven throughout the day with expert style.   See the full feature here.

Photos by Hazelnut Photography.

I just love the birdcage design on the paper goods and the eclectic mix of succulent and floral decor.

Invitations by Matinae Design Studios; Florals by Flower AllieSee more photographs of Candice and Jared’s romantic outdoor wedding in the Real Wedding Feature!

Have a sweet day.  ♥

Tags: birdcage, grey, hazelnut photography, purple, V3 Weddings and Events, white.