Eclectic Purple Wedding At The Postcard Inn {Part 2}
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in Eclectic 9 comments by Lauren Grove

Welcome to Part 2 of this fabulously awesome eclectic purple wedding from Jason Mize Photography! If you missed Part 1, be sure to check it out first- there are some gorgeous images you’ll want to see, a really cool first look, and some great insight from the bride, Kelsea! And now I have even more gorgeous images, details and insight in Part 2 of this wedding for you all!

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

Cindy called and came to see me the day of just to check on me and give me encouragement. She also followed up with me a couple of days after. It meant a lot that she really cared!

One other thing that I really appreciated was when we were taking pictures in the lobby of the hotel before the wedding, it was really intense having people walk around looking at you and thinking about when the wedding starts. Jason Mize (my photographer) came up to me and said “Just relax, no one else is around.” Even though there were a lot of people around, he wanted to make sure I wasn’t focused on that. That was awesome and it worked!

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

(Referring to vendors) I was most excited about the photography! Jason’s work is brilliant. He is great to work with and knows how to listen!

(Special moment of the day) It was definitely the first look. Tyler and I were hesitant with deciding if we wanted to see each other before the ceremony, or just keep it traditional. I am SO happy we decided to do that! I wrote him a little letter to read before turing around to see me. I was able to say things that I wouldn’t have been able to if we didn’t take that time out. It was such a special time for the two of us.

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

I have two:
1. It’s okay to know what you want and have standards, but try not to have too many expectations. Nothing ever goes the way you plan.
2. HIRE A GOOD WEDDING PLANNER!! Don’t try to do everything yourself, they take an enormous amount of stress off your shoulders and help you to slow down and enjoy this time with your friends and family!

AWESOME advice- I couldn’t have said it any better myself! Thank you so much for your insight Kelsea! And a huge thank you to ELV photographer Jason Mize for sharing this wedding with us!

PS- Isn’t this venue AWESOME? Seeing these photos makes me SO stinkin’ excited for the wedding I have there this weekend!! I must say- it’s going to be an amazing wedding! :)

 

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photography: Jason Mize Photography | Venue: Postcard Inn | Wedding Coordination: Cindy Stonehouse w/ Stonehouse Events & More | Flowers: Events in Bloom | Linens: Connie Dunglin Linens | Make-up Artist: Sherry Restifo | Videography: AJ Hurley w/ No Off Swith | DJ: Rj Vida w/ Advanced Entertainment | Photobooth: Snapbooth Photos

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  • andrea {tapestri}:

    August 24, 2011 2:40 pm

    I have been waiting to see these lanterns at a wedding... I can't remember what the festival in Thailand is called, but they made me immediately want to import five thousand and take over a wedding IMMEDIATELY! Also have to comment on whoever did the make up here... they did a great job!

  • Allie@HoneyBeeInvites:

    August 24, 2011 3:15 pm

    That bride has the most beautiful hair I've ever seen! Wow! I also loved all the tree hangings- the pompoms are such a great touch!

  • Erika {Borrowed&Bleu}:

    August 24, 2011 5:13 pm

    The lanterns are such an amazing addition to the wedding. I also really love how they decked out the trees!

  • Alicia @CharityWedding:

    August 24, 2011 8:23 pm

    Wow- her hair is gorgeous! I love all the hanging poms!

  • Alexandra {Heart Love Weddings}:

    August 24, 2011 9:58 pm

    I love this! Of course, I love this - it's purple! The cake is almost too pretty to eat! She's is STUNNING! And the purple poms in the trees and purple florals pretty much make me giddy! :)

  • louise {bijouxbride}:

    August 25, 2011 3:52 am

    I adore the bride's dress, and the gorgeous statement necklace! The reception tables under the trees look AMAZING!

  • Elizabeth {Bridal Musings}:

    August 25, 2011 6:40 pm

    All the hanging decor is amazing! Also, I agree the bride's hair is beautiful.

  • Keenan {Marry Me-Wedding Planners}:

    August 26, 2011 7:21 am

    Wow! Love the setup.The Bridegroom looks Fabulous and The cake just looks yum :-)

  • Layla Mayville {Simply Savannah Events}:

    August 26, 2011 9:35 am

    Such a beautiful color scheme! loved the lanterns as well!
Eclectic Purple Wedding At The Postcard Inn {Part 1}
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in Eclectic 8 comments by Lauren Grove

Goodness gracious, I am in love with this wedding! Seriously, these images by ELV photographer Jason Mize are absolutely AMAZING! The venue- Postcard Inn- my absolute favorite venue ever. The details are great too of course- a special first look, shades of purple, things hanging from trees… sounds awesome right? And it doesn’t hurt that the bride and groom are absolutely smitten with each other and so adorable! The bride Kelsea will also be sharing some insight into her lovely wedding throughout Part 1 and Part 2 of the feature!

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

Hiring my wedding planner, Cindy Stonehouse with Stonehouse Events and More, was one of the best decisions I made! She kept me organized with not only my to-do list, but my budget as well!

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

Its a tie- trust and communication! You have to be able to trust that they will deliver outstanding service and product. If they aren’t good at communicating with you about the details and let you know the things you need to know from the beginning, then it wont be a pleasant experience.

There is A LOT more of this wedding from Jason Mize Photography in Part 2! It’s coming up shortly! :)

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  • Kym Ventola:

    August 24, 2011 9:43 am

    Wow! This is unbelievably perfect! The couple is darling and I'm in love with that venue!

  • Kismet:

    August 24, 2011 10:41 am

    Absolutely lovely photos! Where is this amazing venue? cali? I feel like I have seen photos from here before!

  • jacin {lovely little details}:

    August 24, 2011 1:36 pm

    ahhhh i LOVE her necklace!!

  • andrea {tapestri}:

    August 24, 2011 2:27 pm

    How adorable are those groomsmen photos?!? Stellar venue, and adorable couple to boot :) I love the story here, how you can see the progression. He really caught the feelings of the couple well. Nicely done!

  • Mel {The Oceanside Bride}:

    August 24, 2011 4:37 pm

    Holy cow! The photography is out of this world! Absolutely beautiful and the couple is picture perfect. Amazing wedding!

  • Ashley McEntire:

    September 23, 2011 9:40 am

    The venue is actually in St. Petersburg, Fl. A friend of mine had some of her wedding pictures taken there. It's a fantastic location! :)

  • Courtney Shaw:

    October 17, 2011 12:11 pm

    This couple is SO adorable. The groom appears to be wiping tears while reading that note, which is the cutest thing ever, ever!! I'm also in LOVE with her necklace; it's stunning!

  • Nikki:

    November 14, 2011 2:54 pm

    Where is teh dress from? I love it!
Vendor of the Week: Seaside Invitations
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 in SPONSORS 4 comments by Lauren Grove

Wow, I’m way overdue in introducing you all to Seaside Invitations! Alicia, the owner is actually one of my very good friends here in the St. Pete area, and she’s also very often my lifesaver for paper products/design details! You may have had a glimpse of some of her in work in past shoots featured on ELD, and you’ll be able to see more of her work in future weddings that I’m working on! :) (She is seriously MAKING the wedding I have this weekend. The details she’s helping me with are AWESOME!) But that’s enough of me talking about Seaside Invitations, I’ll  let you get to know her for yourself…

Why do you see yourself as being Modern, Vintage, Classic, or Eclectic?

We see ourselves as falling under all categories. We are a custom design studio and we believe that no two events are ever a like and either should the invitation. We create invitations that reflect the couples personal style and theme of the event.

What is your favorite wedding detail you’ve ever seen or created?

My favorite wedding details is the paper products. The invitation is the first glimpse (or a sneak peak) guests get into a wedding. I love when the brides vision is brought to life on paper and their guests have that wow factor. Then, to see the vision carried through on the rest of the paper goods is my favorite.

What is your favorite store or brand?

My two favorite stores are Anthropologie and Ann Taylor Loft. Those two brands are very similar to my design style. Classy, Simple, Clean (identifiable with the Loft) and then mixed with fun patterns, vintage colors and different textures (identifiable with Anthropologie) to create a custom piece of art.

What advice do you have for a newly engaged bride?

A vendor can make or break your wedding and stress level. Take your time doing your research on preferred vendors and ask questions.

What is your favorite thing about weddings?

I love everything about weddings. There is so much love and prettiness in the air all the time. Most girls dream about their wedding their entire life, I feel truly blessed to be with them while their dream and vision is coming to life through paper and through the rest of the details. It just lifts my heart!

Definitely visit Seaside Invitations‘ ELV Listing to see more of their work too! This is only a little bit of it! :)

 

Seaside Invitations

email: alicia@seasideinvitations.com | phone: 727.366.2023 | website: http://www.seasideinvitations.com

location: Florida, Internet | type: Paper Products | style: Classic, Eclectic, Modern, Vintage | price: $$, $


{Seaside Invitations is a member of Every Last Vendor and received this post as part of their Upgraded Listing. If you are an awesome vendor and would like to apply to join Every Last Vendor, please go here to learn more!}

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Classic Apple Red Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 in Classic 12 comments by Lauren Grove

I think it’s about time for an inspiration shoot, don’t you? :) This shoot from Light Love Laughter Photography will give you a good dose of inspiration! The Atlanta-based vendors that worked on this shoot used the old saying “You’re the apple of my eye” as their inspiration- great idea, right? Stylish linens, crystals, and roses add a beautiful bit of elegance to the classic apple red used throughout. Oh, and keep and eye out for a second table at the end too! You know I love inspiration shoots that have 2 looks to portray the same style!

And a more clean and modern look #2 for the shoot…

So very beautiful, and perfect for the fall and winter weddings coming up! Is anyone having a red wedding? Better yet- is anyone using apples as part of their decor/theme? :)

 

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photography: Love Light Laughter Photography | Event Design: Couture Concepts & Extraordinaire Affairs & Events | Florals: Anik Designs | Venue: Venetian Room | Cake: Perfect Wedding Cakes | Lighting: Party Over Here Productions | Linens: I Do Linens | Invitations & Paper Products: DecoMarj | Rentals: Event Rentals Unlimited | Dress: Anya Bridal | Makeup: K.Bonham Beaute | Hair: Christine Dizon of Brushworx

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  • Kristina Juarbe:

    August 23, 2011 10:26 am

    Love love love the red!!!

  • chandra ~ oh lovely day:

    August 23, 2011 10:56 am

    pretty! I prefer look #2, but there are lots of traditional brides out there who need inspiration too and they are often overlooked for the rustic, vintage, or modern brides, and I think look #1 would be right up their alley. Both are pretty and well done.

  • The Perfect Palette:

    August 23, 2011 11:24 am

    lovely in every way - especially loving the red.

  • Marilyn:

    August 23, 2011 12:40 pm

    I'm using apples in my up coming wedding in Nov. I'm so excited. Looking at this post gets me more excited to use apples!! :)

  • Bride Ideas:

    August 23, 2011 12:49 pm

    The venue and table decor are stunning! We especially love all of the innovative branch and apple details!

  • invitation consultants:

    August 23, 2011 1:24 pm

    DEEEELICIOUS!

  • Sarah {A Paper Proposal}:

    August 23, 2011 3:03 pm

    such Great inspiration for a holiday wedding!

  • Alicia@Charitywedding:

    August 23, 2011 4:42 pm

    Gorgeous! I love the apple slices in the candles.

  • jackie Fo:

    August 24, 2011 7:39 am

    This is so cool!! the centerpieces Would be perfect for a twilight dinner party too. i love your site, so glad i recently discovered it!

  • Tessa:

    August 24, 2011 7:27 pm

    This is beautiful!! Thanks so much for the feature. :)

  • Krishawna Jamison:

    December 9, 2011 1:53 pm

    I actually worked on his event. and I must say that The outcome left me speechless.. It was the most elegant photo shoot that I have seen in a long time.. Monica jackson of Extraordinarir Affairs and Events, is truly a force to be reckoned with in this industry. her vision, committment, professionalism all combined to help bring about a truly glorius and elegant shoot. Who knew that apples were used for more than keeping the doctor away. Kudos to you and everyone else that lent a hand. Krishawna

  • Krishawna:

    December 9, 2011 2:17 pm

    I had the opportunity to be apart of this shoot and I must say that i was astounded by the beauty and elegance of it all. Miss Monica is definitely a force to be reckoned with in this industry. Her vision,and professionalism truly makes her a stoundout. I can't say enough how elegant every aspect of the shoot was.. kudos to the vendors that helped in pulling it all together.