Classic, Romantic & Rustic Florida Wedding

This wedding from an ELD favorite, Kristen Weaver Photography, is the perfect way to end our week! With a couple who’s been inseparable since their first meeting eight years ago, a gorgeous setting, an even more gorgeous lace dress, and all the makings of a classic, romantic wedding, you’ll be skipping into your weekend with a full heart!

What (or who) helped you most in your planning process and/or on your wedding day?

I would have to say my mom. She took care of all the less exciting items that I did not want to do so that I could concentrate on the “fun” details! Since we did not use a wedding planner we were a little nervous about making sure that all the necessary preparations were covered but my mom bought several bridal books which proved to be very helpful in all stages of the pre-wedding process. Even though my mom does not live in the same city, thanks to the internet and many phone calls, we were able to plan the perfect wedding.

What was the most important thing to you when deciding who to work with for your wedding?

Do your homework and do not be afraid to ask questions. Be sure to pick a good photographer. I chose Kristen Weaver. Thanks to her and her incredible photos, Matt and I will always have a beautiful album of pictures that remind us of every moment of our special day.

Did any of your vendors do anything special for you before, on, or after your wedding day that you would like to share?

Casa Feliz and its entire staff were amazing. The wedding was supposed to be an outdoor affair but at the last minute a light drizzle appeared. Effortlessly and without any disruption to the guests, our outdoor wedding quickly became an intimate indoor wedding with the main room ablaze with candle light and flowers.  The floral arrangements by Greenery Productions were beautiful and tied everything together; they brought tears to my eyes. People are still talking about the feast that Arthur’s Catering provided for the reception. From the delicious hors d’oeuvres to the various main dishes, there was something to please everyone. Imagine our surprise when at the end of the night we were handed a big box of food to enjoy for several days to come.

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

Ummm…..everything. Looking back I would not change a thing.

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

Relax and enjoy every minute.  It all goes by so quickly.

Don’t you love Michelle’s description of the intimate setting awaiting them after they were forced to move inside? Proof that your back up plan may just end up being the perfect one. Thanks for sharing your day with us, Michelle. And a big thank you to Kristen Weaver Photography for showing off these lovely photos!

xo-Kristine

 

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Kristen Weaver Photography / Reception Venue: Casa Feliz / Flowers & Decor: Greenery Productions / Ceremony Musicians: Orlando Harpist / DJ: National Entertainment Group / Makeup Artist: LeJeune Precision Cosmetics / Bride’s Dress: David's Bridal
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  • Jessica [Shimmer+Silk]:

    May 18, 2012 12:35 pm

    I love Kristin Weaver! And that venue is gorgeous!!
  • Miles:

    May 20, 2012 8:14 am

    The wedding venue has the classical romantic feel. Lovely! :) The wedding looks perfect, too. I love the gown's lace detail,her hairdo, and the men's shoes.
Cinco de Mayo Inspired Engagement Session

Happy Monday everyone! How about we start this week off with a FUN engagement session by Jordan Weiland Photography?! Initially inspired by the couple’s Cinco de Mayo nuptials, it was also inspired by the groom-to-be’s hometown of Okeechobee (how fun is that to say?!) and his love of fishing. My favorite e-sessions are always the ones that infuse the couple’s personalities and include a meaningful activity of some kind. And how cool is this?! The groom-to-be, Patrick, even caught a 10 pound bass that day! Way to go, Patrick!

I also really love when a couple gets in a few outfit changes. It adds a certain celebrity to the whole thing. :) Tell me, did you choose a fun activity for your engagement session? Are you planning to? I’d love to hear your ideas and experiences!

Thanks to Jordan Weiland Photography for sharing these fun, meaningful, and beautiful shots with us!

xo-Kristine

 

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Jordan Weiland Photography
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  • Rhiannon:

    May 14, 2012 11:55 am

    Her boots are so cute :) What a fun and colorful session!
  • Rayna McGinnis {Photography}:

    May 14, 2012 3:48 pm

    I love the fishing pics and the sombreros!
  • bennett:

    May 15, 2012 8:48 am

    Pictures are very nice. almost as nice as the couple. Never have i seen such happiness show on faces!What a couple!
Colorful, Classic Denver Wedding

It takes a very special wedding to leave me completely speechless. And that’s exactly what Belltower Photography has done with these incredible photos. Bright, saturated colors, a stunning venue, and a gorgeous, so-in-love bride and groom. It doesn’t get much better than this so… enjoy.

What (or who) helped you most in your planning process and/or on your wedding day?

I would say our DJ and also our photographers helped most with planning for the day. Both of those vendors had schedules and ideas for making the day run as smoothly as possible. They both took the time to meet with us more than once (and as many times as we needed) to make everything perfect. Along with our vendors, I had some good friends that helped iron out all the details of the day.

What was the most important thing to you when deciding who to work with for your wedding?

The most important thing to me was to choose vendors who cared and could roll with a bride that was rather indecisive. I leaned on my vendors a lot for ideas and for them to come up with some creative ideas from visions I had. I also wanted to stick with local vendors or, as our photographers were, old friends with a fairly new business.

Did any of your vendors do anything special for you before, on, or after your wedding day that you would like to share?

All of our vendors I felt did special things. They were all extremely attentive and detail oriented—they were all willing to go above and beyond. But specifically our cupcake vendor special-ordered purple sprinkles (as she does not use them usually because they are not an organic color). She also worked directly with our florist to decorate the cupcake box (display). 

Our florist went above and beyond and made examples a week before the wedding—he wanted to allow us to change anything we didn’t like or adjust anything that maybe wasn’t perfect. He also brought extra bouquets and boutonnieres the day of in case anything happened during the wedding festivities. 

Our DJ went above and beyond by working directly with the museum and touring the museum multiple times to for set up of lights and his equipment. He really took control and organized all his details without bothering us with his needs. It was so nice to hear that he had organized everything without having to bring us into the planning.

Lastly our photographers went above and beyond. They traveled from Kansas to Colorado more than once for our engagement pictures and our wedding. They also never let a detail go without notice.  They were truly a blessing. They never forgot about us after the wedding either—they thought of us at holidays (with a 1st Christmas ornament at Christmas). They did such an amazing job keeping in touch and keeping the details and ideas flowing.

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

My favorite thing about our wedding was getting to spend time with all of our friends and family.   It truly was a magical day—and it was a pretty good party. 

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

My best piece of advice is the details are so much fun to plan and organize, but the day of or the week of the wedding if something goes wrong or not as planned—don’t worry about it! No one else will notice except you!

Many, many thanks to Belltower Photography–WOW. And to the beautiful bride, Amy, for answering our questions and sharing her special day with us. Amy, congratulations on such a breathtaking wedding! I wish I was there!

xo-Kristine

 

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Belltower Photography / Reception Venue: Denver Museum of Nature and Science / Flowers & Decor: Brown Palace Flower Shop / DJ: Standing Room Only / Bridal Salon: Bang Salon / Bride’s Dress: The Bridal Connection
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  • Valerie (Pieceful Wedding):

    May 4, 2012 1:04 pm

    This is such a beautiful wedding! Love the colors, love the bride's gown, love the venue...it's all so very unique and sophisticated!
  • reina:

    May 4, 2012 2:44 pm

    What a cool cool venue! And all their details were so cute!
  • Sasha:

    May 6, 2012 12:57 am

    Beautiful wedding! LOVE the bride's shoes. Have been searching high and low for a pair of sling back heels in that color purple. Can someone tell me the brand, or where the shoes are from?
  • Study in Singapore:

    May 7, 2012 6:38 am

    Very colorful and pleasing to my eyes. Gorgeous event, thanks for sharing.
  • Brit @ Landlocked Bride:

    May 9, 2012 11:07 pm

    Love seeing my city in wedding photos. That mountain backdrop? I look forward to it every morning on my bike ride to work.
Colorful Pink and Black California Wedding

What’s more perfect for your Friday than a colorful, fun wedding? And when I say colorful, I mean col-or-ful. From the flowers to the decor to the shoes… all the way down to the bride’s hair! Get ready to be wowed by Cean One Photography Studios and watch for some insight from the lovely bride, Amber, along the way.

What (or who) helped you most in your planning process and/or on your wedding day?

 My mother and sister helped me so much threw the journey of wedding planning and deciding on vendors and everthing elese ,especially keeping me calm . My wedding planner Annette Hoegner was lovely she was so helpful the day of my wedding.

What was the most important thing to you when deciding who to work with for your wedding?

The vendors had to be well organized, have great ideas, be available for questions, be professional, and of course we had to feel comfortable with them. All of my vendors were amazing. I do have to say my florist, Shawn Adams, is so talented. He helped me create the wedding of my dreams! Also my baker, Kirk Engrasci, created my perfect cake. He’s a true artist and a true perfectionist.

Did any of your vendors do anything special for you before, on, or after your wedding day that you would like to share?

My wedding coordinator, Annette, sent us our first couples Christmas ornament. Also, the day of my wedding she went over and above to make sure my chairs arrived there and were put together on time. For the reception, it was a really rainy day, and there was a possibility that my chairs weren’t going to get there, as the truck was stuck in the rain on the freeway- but Annette made it happen for for us! Thank you so much Annette!

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

The whole venue is breath taking. Walking through the giant chapel doors for my grand entrance and then looking at my soon to be hubby had to be my favorite thing. :)

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

Our advice : do your homework on all vendors, take time to make decisions, and most importantly, ask questions. Try and breathe, stay calm and don’t overreact. Think about or write down certain moments from the day that matter to you the most or what you want to remember so when those moments are happening you can pay extra attention to them to remember them always.

A big thank you to Cean One Photography Studios for (literally) brightening our day and to Amber for letting us share in her big day!

Wanna hear something fun? I LOVE group shots like the one above. Love ‘em. We did one for our wedding and those photos are some of my absolute favorites.

xo-Kristine

 

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Cean One Photography Studios / Reception Venue: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa / Wedding Planner/Coordinator: A Classic Touch Events / Flowers & Decor: Ambiance Designs / Cake Baker: Baker's Oven / Band: A Touch of Ivory
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  • Melina:

    April 13, 2012 2:33 pm

    Oh my, this wedding is just wow! My hubs would have never let me get away with pink and feathers lol, so this is sort of my secret dream wedding!
  • Annette Hoegner:

    April 13, 2012 6:33 pm

    Thank you SO much for featuring this wedding! It was absolutely one of my favorites! Amber and Matt were such a pleasure to work with and as you can see the decor was so much fun! We had an amazing team of vendors and we could not have done it without them!
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