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Colorful and Classic Tampa Wedding

Brit Stewart — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:30:36 +0000

When I’m going through photos for a wedding, it transports me back to the day I was a bride myself. That feeling of overwhelming happiness and joy and seeing that on another bride and groom’s face makes my day. Rebecca and Craig’s wedding day was filled with so many smiles, more than I can probably count. They’re a couple who clearly enjoyed the planning process and left their worries at the door while they celebrated with friends and family- and Carrie Wildes Photography was there to capture all of it!

As a side note, their reception lighting made such a huge impact. Just goes to show that devoting a small portion of your budget (and I’m talking small, here) can help to make a big statement.

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

What helped me most in planning for the “big day” was TheKnot.com. This website is a true way to keep yourself in check, especially if you do not have a wedding planner. I had no clue about planning a wedding, and TheKnot really kept me on track and also gave me suggestions on other aspects of the wedding that I never even thought about. I definitely recommend this to any bride planning her own wedding!

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

The most important thing to me in deciding on who to work with for my wedding was professionalism and listening skills. If a vendor was well organized, listened to my ideas, and was efficient in keeping in touch with me, I hired them. I was not a fussy bride, just a bride who knew what she wanted and did not want to mess around with “flighty” vendors!

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

The hall coordinator and the caterer worked very hard to have a bar both inside the reception room and in the foyer for cocktail hour. According to policy, a bar was only allowed in the foyer, so of course I was upset to find out I could not have everything in the hall. It does not sound like a big deal, but when you have a small wedding that you work very hard for, you do not want people missing out of the reception because they are in a foyer getting a drink. After much debate and tears, a compromise was made in order for us to have the reception completely in the hall so guests could stay in one area. I will never forget such generosity or hard work put into our special day!

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

My favorite thing about my wedding was EVERYTHING! It was the most perfect day of my life and I would relive it a hundred times over if I could!

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

My best piece of advice for other brides is to speak up and let people know what you want, otherwise you will be highly disappointed. Do not be afraid to say “No” or I want this as opposed to this. If a vendor is close, but not exact- remember it is YOUR money that is paying for this extraordinary day. If a vendor is truly professional, they will understand and work hard to make your dreams come true.

Their wedding truly has me pining to be a guest at another wedding, so I can witness that joy and have fun. What do you most look forward to at weddings (yours or friends)?

xo,
Brit

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Carrie Wildes Photography / Reception Venue: Higgins Hall / Flowers & Decor: La Vie en Rose Design / Catering: Catering by the Family / Makeup Artist: Michele Renee Hair and Makeup Artist Group / Portrait Station: Get the PicturePhotographer: Carrie Wildes Photography / Reception Venue: Higgins Hall / Flowers & Decor: La Vie en Rose Design / Catering: Catering by the Family / Makeup Artist: Michele Renee Hair and Makeup Artist Group / Portrait Station: Get the Picture

Purple & Blue Country Music Wedding

Lauren Grove — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:00:20 +0000

This wedding from Kristen Steele Photography is pretty awesome! The purple and blue are absolutely beautiful together, and I love the country music theme that was used!

I love the paper products and the centerpieces! And naming tables after songs is an awesome idea! Perfect for music lovers of all kinds! Oh, and how adorable are the preserves as favors? Love them! Such awesome details in this wedding from Kristen Steele Photography!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Classic Minnesota Wedding

Lauren Grove — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:00:40 +0000

I am loving this classic Minnesota wedding from The McCartneys today! The muted pinks paired with white are just absolutely beautiful, and the bride’s bouquet is gorgeous!

The centerpieces are pretty gorgeous as well, and I’m always a sucker for pet photos being used! Oh and those cupcakes- seriously? They. Look. Amazing! A big thank you to The McCartneys for sharing this wedding with us!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Arizona Peach & Gray Garden Wedding

Lauren Grove — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:20 +0000

I looooove this peach and gray Arizona wedding from Leo Patrone Photography. Of course I love the colors, because I love anything with gray, but Leo’s photography is phenomenal! Oh and there are some pretty awesome details too…

Everything is AWESOME, right?! I love the bridesmaids’ dresses and their accessories too! Love everything about this wedding! A big thank you to Leo Patrone Photography for sharing it with us!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Vintage Eclectic California Wedding {Part 2}

Lauren Grove — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:30:21 +0000

We’re on to Part 2 of this fabulous vintage eclectic wedding from EP Love! These details coming up are pure awesome…

I love the window panes. I know we’ve seen them before, but the thing that I REALLY love about them is it looks like the names are transferred on via vinyl or something- so much faster and neater than having to hand paint names onto the glass panes! And the cake is pretty amazing too! A big thank you to EP Love for sharing this awesome wedding with us!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photography: EP Love | Venue: Padua Hills Theatre

Vintage Eclectic California Wedding {Part 1}

Lauren Grove — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:00:21 +0000

I love LOVE this vintage eclectic wedding from EP Love. (Enough “love” for ya?) The bride is gorgeous and beaming, the details are excellent, and of course the photography is a-mazing!

And I thought this was an appropriate place to make you wait for Part 2… because like the sign says, “Here comes the bride”! ;)

Elegant Philadelphia Wedding

Lauren Grove — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:30:17 +0000

Sooo I have a confession to make. This confession is that I’ve spent all weekend on the new ELD!!! I’m so excited about it that I just had to tell you all that it is REAL and functioning and COMING! My hopeful launch date was supposed to be today, but there are still tweaks that need to be made and I want it to be amazing for you all, so the launch is being put off a little longer. We’ve waiting this long, right?! But I absolutely CANNOT WAIT to share the new ELD with all of you! :) And now, back to our regularly scheduled posting….

This elegant Philadelphia wedding from Ash Imagery is absolutely gorgeous. A stunning bride, gorgeous all white florals and awesome blush lighting- just fabulous!

I just love it all. And it looks like it was such a FUN wedding too! A big thanks to Ash Imagery for sharing this fabulous Philly wedding with us!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Elegant Purple Florida Wedding

Lauren Grove — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:30:06 +0000

This purple wedding sent over by Limelight Photography is so elegant and classy. It’s always kind of nice to see a wedding like this amidst all of the crazy whimsical goodness all over the place, right?

The flowers in this wedding are huge and beautiful! And I love that the placecards and table numbers have the same motif carried throughout- my guess is that it was on the invitation and other paper products as well. That’s the way to do traditional! A big thank you to Limelight Photography for sharing this fabulous purple wedding with us!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photography: Limelight Photography | Venue: Countryside Country Club | Florals: Bride’s Bouquet | Entertainment: Grant Hemond and Associates | Extra Fun: ShutterBooth

Gorgeous Orange & Blue Wedding

Lauren Grove — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:48:07 +0000

This orange and blue wedding at Lansdowne Resort sent over by my good friend Holly Heider Chapple Flowers is gorgeous! Photographed by the amazing Genevieve Leiper Photography, Holly’s floral designs are stunning! The colors really are beautiful together- and being in Florida, I see a lot of orange and blue, but used in this way for a wedding and minus a gator, it’s pretty awesome!

What do you all think of the colors together? I of course like bold color palettes, so I’m a fan! A big thank you to Genevieve Leiper Photography and Holly Heider Chapple Flowers for sharing this gorgeous orange and blue wedding with us!