Classic, Romantic & Rustic Florida Wedding
Friday, May 18, 2012 in Classic 2 comments by Kristine

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.
Pink, Aqua & White Beach Wedding
Monday, May 14, 2012 in Eclectic 6 comments by Lauren Grove

This wedding that I have for you all today from Loving Legacy Photography is fun, bright, and full of DIY goodness! With a gorgeous color palette of pale pink, aqua and white, a fabulous beach location, and awesome details, this DIY wedding will be an awesome pick-me-up for your Monday afternoon! The bride, Kaitlin, has shared some of her planning insight with us too, so you DIY brides might be able to pick up a few tips!

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

There really is no one person. I was surrounded by friends and family that helped every step of the way. The morning of, my bridesmaids and groomsmen stepped up and were doing everything from flower arranging to table settings and hanging décor. My father-in-law made the bamboo huppah and assembled it on the beach. I really could not have done it without any of them. And they all had the chance to calm me down during the few mini meltdowns I had during set-up time.

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

Obviously price was important, but I think it was really just word of mouth recommendations and the initial feeling I got when communicating with my vendors. Many of them were friends, friends of my parents or came highly recommended from work colleagues. And I have to say I put a lot of faith in that and it all paid off. Trust your gut and don’t be afraid to say no or ask for a more personalized package. The worst they can do as a vendor is say no, but if you don’t ask you will always wonder if you could have gotten a better deal.

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

My photographer was really wonderful in accommodating my budget and needs and has been really flexible with me. She and her husband are a wonderful team and they were there for me every step of the way. I will definitely be using them in the future for family portraits, maternity shots, you name it.

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

My whole family being there with me. I know it is a special day, but not all of us come from perfect families and there are a lot of minefields that have to be considered/avoided when planning a wedding. It was a blessing that all my family could be there to celebrate with us and that everyone had an amazing time. After the overwhelming joy of marrying the person I love most in this world, there was nothing better than dancing with my father and seeing my brother and mom speak to each other and hug after almost 12 years of silence and separation following my parents’ divorce. The joys I experienced that day were beyond my dreams.

 What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

Take a breath, slowly blow it out and realize what the day is all about. It’s not the favors, the food or the flowers. It’s you and him. Together. It’s about love and joy. Try and focus on that when you find yourself bogged down in decisions about seating arrangements and table linens. At the end of the day, no matter what happens, goes wrong, etc. you will be married to the person you love. It’s that simple and beautiful. Enjoy it!

Excellent advice- thank you for sharing Kaitlin! And thank you to Loving Legacy Photography for capturing everything so wonderfully!

 

Hmmm, I think I’m loving the cake the most. Although, the whole color palette just kind of steals my heart away. And I love that the bridesmaid dresses were all different- that’s my favorite thing right now!! How about you all? What do you think of the colors? The bridesmaid dresses? How many of you are planning on having a DIY wedding?

 

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Loving Legacy Photography / Catering: Southern Gourmet / Invitations & Stationery: Sparrow Design / Cake Baker: Sweetie Pies Cakes / Bride’s Dress: Pronvoias / Groom’s Attire: Asos
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  • Brenda's Wedding Blog:

    May 14, 2012 2:22 pm

    what a lovely wedding. Loving all the details and those bouquets are gorgeous!!!! Love seeing bridesmaids in different dresses of the same hue. And, those long reception tables are amazing - I love that idea.

  • Kristin:

    May 14, 2012 2:41 pm

    Beautiful! I'd love to know where the bride got her necklace from.

  • Mikkel:

    May 14, 2012 2:43 pm

    I'm a sucker for a good ring photo! Awesome job, Loving Legacy! And I love the different colors of the bridesmaids dresses. Really works! Congrats to Kaitlin and Stephan!

  • Rayna McGinnis {Photography}:

    May 14, 2012 3:46 pm

    What a beautiful beach wedding! The details are simple but still personal!

  • Kaitlin:

    May 14, 2012 9:09 pm

    Hi Mikkel: The necklace is from Dillard's, the brand is Anna & Ava :) Thank you all for the kinds words, our wedding was everything we wanted and i hope it inspires you or maybe just makes you smile.

  • angela sackett:

    May 14, 2012 9:37 pm

    Thanks everyone for the great comments! kaitlin's wedding was gorgeous and the details were so much fun to shoot! mikkel, thanks so much for the complement. we have a blast with ring shots, and this wedding gave us a great opportunity for a fun one. :)
Classic Jacksonville Garden Wedding
Friday, May 11, 2012 in Classic 5 comments by Brit Stewart

[Editor's note: Hey friends! I'm hijacking Brit's post real quick to tell you something super fun about this wedding... the beautiful bride, Kim, is my best friend's best friend! So it's kind of like we're friends by proxy, right?! Either way, I'm quite excited to be able to share it with you all today! Alright, time for you to enjoy it! :)]

Man, if only we all had a garden like Kim and Michael had for their wedding in which to marry! It’s such an incredible backdrop for their ceremony, and made for the perfect First Look location. And, it absolutely helps that the sun was shining and the greens were so vibrant. Their wedding reminds me that although the perfect location makes the perfect backdrop, so does the couple and their unconditional love. And of course with that, your wedding photos will be full of so much life- much like these from (once like a spark) photography!

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

My mom was amazingly helpful in planning the wedding. She is very organized and detail-oriented like me so we were a great team. Even though there was a great deal of work to be done, we had a lot of fun in the process. I will miss those late night phone calls going over every detail. I couldn’t be happier with how the day turned out, and I really have my mom to thank!

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

Other than a sense that our styles were similar, definitely personality. I was already in love with the photography I had seen from “Once Like a Spark,” but meeting with the photographer Carla Gates sealed the deal. I felt completely comfortable, it was like having coffee with a new friend.

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

Our caterer, Mark Shine from Designed Events, was so accommodating. Our first impression of him was great. He really made our “menu tasting session” special – he accommodated 8 very-opinionated family members in the tasting and set up a beautiful table in an art gallery with a very nice ambiance and glasses of wine for the group. It’s those special touches that made all the difference.

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

Our ceremony really represented us as a couple. I am Catholic and Mike is Jewish, and we decided to have an interfaith ceremony in the gardens of the Cummer Museum on the St. John’s River. Our ceremony was designed by us, and highlighted both cultural and religious backgrounds. We had both a priest and a rabbi officiate the ceremony and they were both open and supportive in making sure everything was personal and meaningful to us.

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

1. I highly recommend doing a “First Look”– it’s a very romantic and personal moment between you and your husband and the pictures are to-die-for! I definitely cherish those moments from our wedding day, and I love having those amazing shots to look back on because you can see in both our faces how special it was.

2. Your wedding should be a reflection of both you and your husband, so make sure to include his style and taste in the making of the details. My husband loves sweets, so the biggest layer of our wedding cake was his favorite flavor – Black Forest cake. He also picked out a great play list for the band, which had all of the guests up dancing the whole night.

Their sunny wedding day has me wishing it wasn’t a rare, but rainy day, in Denver today! What wedding photos are you most looking forward to at your wedding?

xo,
Brit

 

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: (once like a spark) photography / Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Raya McArthur / Reception Venue: The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens / Flowers & Decor: Shea Hopely Flowers Inc. / Cake Baker: Edgewood Bakery / Band: the faze band / Ceremony Musicians: The String Group / Bride’s Dress: Romona Keveza
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  • Christie O. {Hindsight Bride}:

    May 11, 2012 9:13 am

    Jacksonville is one of my favorite places in Florida. I love the combo of deep history and gorgeous beaches! Oh, and that cake! Ah-maaazing.

  • Meg:

    May 11, 2012 9:41 am

    Aww, look at my beautiful BFF featured on my other BFF's blog! I love it. <3 Also, these photos remind me just how tall I am... I'm towering over everyone!

  • Kim:

    May 11, 2012 11:15 am

    thank you for featuring our wedding! I spent a lot of time on "Every LAst Detail" during my WEdding planning, so it is so wonderful to be on here now. It was a perfect day and I have a lot of great people to thank for that!

  • Brit @ Landlocked Bride:

    May 11, 2012 12:31 pm

    I had so much fun posting this wedding. And, had a hard time narrowing down the photo - so. many. good. ones!

  • Ashley (once like a spark photography):

    May 14, 2012 11:18 am

    YAY! So excited to see Kim and Michael's Wedding on one of our favorite blogs! They had such a beautiful celebration, and we're so happy to have been a part of it!
Rustic Elegant Yellow & Green Wedding Inspiration
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Florida 6 comments by Lauren Grove

Yay! I am so very excited to finally share this rustic, elegant inspiration shoot with you! A few months ago, I was with my friends Caroline & Evan Photography and A&P Designs at an event conference, and we were literally *struck* with inspiration. A short car ride time spent scheming and 24 hours later, and we had created this rustic, elegant inspiration shoot! It was featured on The Wedding Chicks last week, and now I get to share it with you all! Full of rustic inspiration, it’s perfect if you’re wanting a more casual feel for your wedding… or it could also be great inspiration for a rehearsal dinner!

Our initial bit of inspiration came from the awesome tablecloth we found by Under Stella’s Umbrella- rustic, yet elegant. Then we came across a rosemary wreath by FiftyFlowers.com, and thus came about the incorporation of rosemary elements into details. I wanted the table to have more of a “family style” feel to it, and so we made custom wine labels, put buckets of silverware at the end of each table, and had a tray of rosemary seasalt rolls with olive oil… all becoming part of the tablescape. Add in some yellow, green and white flowers, antique wooden chairs and piece from my favorite antique shop Paper Street Market, and we had our rustic, elegant inspiration shoot!

What do you all think? Remember now… it was put together in less than 24 hours! And disclaimer… I am most definitely NOT a florist- I know the little flower arrangements are a little off-looking. ;) But it was all about the inspiration for us… please tell me you’re inspired! :)

Oh, and FYI… Caroline & Evan Photography have decided to celebrate today’s feature with a little something special… keep an eye out for a post coming later today all about it! ;)

 

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Caroline & Evan Photography / Invitations & Stationery: A&P Designs / Flowers & Decor: FiftyFlowers.com / Linens: Under Stella’s Umbrella / Prop Items: Paper Street Market / Design & Details: Every Last Detail
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  • Sharon ferris:

    May 8, 2012 11:42 am

    What a lot of great ideas. The wreaths and the clothespins to attach the escort cards are genius. I am going to send this idea to a friend who is planning an outdoor wedding for next summer.

  • Patti: Easton Place:

    May 8, 2012 12:46 pm

    Oh my goodness! Simply lovely. I love how many ways you used the herbs and greens. And the mismatched bottles, vases etc. are perfection. Beautiful!

  • Christi:

    May 8, 2012 3:44 pm

    Gorgeous, as always--I LOVE the rosemary; I had some in my wedding bouquet--it's a symbol of fidelity! :)

  • Jackiefo:

    May 9, 2012 8:35 am

    Wow - this is beautiful. where did you get the placemats with the menu on them? that's my favorite part!

  • Brit @ Landlocked Bride:

    May 9, 2012 11:05 pm

    Love the mixture of jars and use of twine!

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    May 11, 2012 9:09 am

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