Project Wedding Blog

Continued from {Part One} - Photos by Rebekah Westover

After taking their vows at The Salt Lake Temple,  the newlyeds and their closeknit group of guests retreated to the Memorial House in Memory Grove.   During the spring and summer months, Becca and Jason would ride bikes to Memory Grove every Sunday and spend the afternoon picnicking and watching all of the dogs play. They fell in love with the area, and once they discovered the venue, it was a must for the reception!

The handmade décor was a labor of love.  Inspired by Anthropologie-esque repurposing of common materials into kitschy, creative décor items,  the couple salvaged glass bottles for centerpieces, utilized vintage sheet music for table runners, and pinned seating assignments on an antique dress form.  Roots prettied up the displays with a palette of autumn florals, tying it all together. Grace Harvell, of The Graceful Baker, prepared the dreamiest and most delicious, three-tiered carrot cake that Becca, Jason, and their guests had ever tasted!

As we sit and soak in all of the creativity, we’re wishing these two a lifetime of love…

Photos by Rebekah Westover • Custom Bridal Gown by Penelope’s • Bridal Shoes by Miz Moos by Nordstrom • Ceremony Venue: The Salt Lake Temple • Reception Venue: Memorial House in Memory Grove • Florals by Roots • Cake by The Graceful Baker

Tags: autumn, décor, DIY, fall, gold, handmade, orange, rustic, silver.

Where, oh where, did the year go?  If you’re feeling the same, let me ease your troubles and get you in celebration mode with a few pieces from Sarah Seven, the bridal fashion industry’s rising star.  Her dresses are known for their romantic, easy-to-wear silhouettes, but this season Sarah added a spin: sequence and metallic fabrics to create shimmer and glimmer all the way down the aisle.  If you’re more of a statement jewelry kinda gal, her line of seriously sparkly accessories will make you swoon.

xoxo

Dresses by Sarah Seven

Tags: gold, metallic wedding dress, Sarah Seven Fall 2013, sequence, silver, sparkle.

After knowing one another for nearly two decades and dating for about eight of those years, Hawaiian natives Rana and Jay tied the knot in San Francisco, incorporating tons of rustic island glamour into their day. Nearly half of their guests flew in from Hawaii- Rana and Jay were deeply honored that so many people made the trip. Undoubtedly, it was well worth it… we’re marveling at  all of the thoughtful detail that went into this day.  Not to mention, Rana and Jay’s incredible style… a little rustic, a little glam, a dash of edgy and a sprinkle of vintage.  Get ready to gush over these gorgeous photos by Erika and Michael of This Love of Yours…Photography.

The ceremony leis were utterly exquisite… just the right amount of Island flair.  And Rana’s gown by Enzoani? We’re gushing.  The invites, designed by anna.michelle Cards, set the tone for a day of rustic, vintage romance.

Such gorgeous florals by Chestnut & Vine, who worked with the couple to bring subtle Hawaiian elements into the décor. Each bridesmaid chose her own style of dress by Wtoo, in the perfect shade of soft grey.

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Rana and Jay said ‘I do’ in front of an intimate group of seventy five loved ones.  The Fort Mason Parade Grounds were a scenic locale for the ceremony, surrounded by gorgeous trees, with a mix of urban city life and the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop.  The photo of them being showered with petals is so precious… love.

Go to {Part 2}, the reception… 

Photos by This Love of Yours…Photography

Florals by Chestnut & Vine

Bridal Gown by Enzoani

Bridal Shoes by Jimmy Choo

Hair by Carrie L’Esperance; Makeup by Allen Conkle

Bridesmaids Dresses by Wtoo

Ceremony Site:  Fort Mason Parade Grounds

Paper Goods by anna.michelle Cards

Ceremony Music by Spencer Sutherland 

Rentals by Carrie Dove Catering

Tags: Ceremony, glamorous, grey, hawaiian, leis, outdoor, park, rustic, silver, vintage.

When you work in the wedding industry, you stockpile tons of ideas… so when one of us gets married… watch out… it’s bound to be fabulous!   Ann is a beauty pro out of Northern California and she’s seen lots of weddings.  After dating Larry for four months, they knew it was meant to last and decided to tie the knot!  Ann paired her industry wisdom with her creative side (and the help of family) to dream up this dazzling apricot and pink wedding!  Here’s the album by Visia Productions: 
Ann is a total bombshell and a beauty expert, so it’s no wonder she looked positively divine!  The flowers are a a romantic creation by Nicole Ha.The couple met via a mysterious photo online.  Ann casually reached out Larry to network, thinking he was a photographer.  Emails turned into texts, texts turned into phone calls.  The phone calls turned into dates and the rest is history!  They celebrated their vows at  Ming’s Restaurant in Palo Alto, California.  Ann and her family were a paper-flower making factory before the big day.  With the help of her florist, the dazzling table décor came together. 

So, so stunning…

All our best to Ann & Larry!

Photos by Visia Productions

Hair & Makeup by Ann Ho: Styles by Ann and Kathy Ly for A List Makeup

Bridal Gown by Casablanca

Bride’s Shoes by Jimmy Choo

Florals by Nicole Ha

Venue: Ming’s Restaurant

Tags: apricot, dazzling, glamorous, paper flowers, pink, silver.