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…

Row 1: Table, Color palette, Centerpiece, Succulent

Row 2: Invitation suite, Bridesmaids, Drink stirrers

Row 3: Centerpiece, Cake, Centerpiece, Bride and Groom

I just love these colors together. The cool thing is that this color palette would be perfect for any season- it’s all in the shades that are used! What do you guys think of it? :)

Oh and definitely go check out COLOURlovers! I’ll be posting every other week there, and of course I’ll let you know when my post is up! In the mean time, go over there and play with the color palettes! :)

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…

Photography: Leo Patrone Photography | Venue: The Wright House | Cake: Let Them Eat Cake | Invites/programs: Illustrated by Ryan V Lower and screen printed by Joe Matarazzo | Cake topper: Etsy | Dress hanger: Etsy | Bridesmaid dresses: purchased from Twirl | Flower girl dresses: purchased from Twirl | Bride’s shoes: Badgley Mischka | Rings: Etsy

So many gorgeous photos that I had to break it all up into 2 parts! Part 2 of this Florida wedding coming later today!

What a fabulous wedding! I just love Kallima Photography- they’re one of my (many) favorite photographers! A big thank you to Ben and Rebekah for sharing this wedding with us!

Keep an eye out for Part 2 of this Florida wedding from Kallima Photography! I’ve got a whole lot of gorgeous coming your way soon!

Those paper products are a favorite of mine too! They’re just awesome! Go on, look at them again….don’t you love them?! Thank you so much to Victor Sizemore for sharing his fabulous work with us!

A few words from the Simply Bloom ladies… “This wedding stars a beautiful eco-conscious bride, who is known amongst her peers and friends to recycle any type of object with the least bit of “potential” and transform it into something beautiful and useful! Fina and Nathan were married at the Umlauf sculpture center in Austin, TX and their wedding was simply put, a beautifully quirky creation. The colors were soft and stylish. The bride wore a JCrew gown, which took simplicity and beauty to another level. The way Fina floated peacefully about her wedding day was like a fresh breeze; and the way Nathan looked at her smittenly was just as refreshing. We are serious when we say that, every single little detail was planned with a picturesque feel and consciousness. What we loved the most about this event, was that everything about it seemed to shout the bride and groom’s styles and depict who they truly are.”

I couldn’t have said it any better. So, shall we take a look?

Ah, what a beautiful wedding! Love the crossword puzzles and the chalkboard signs! Great work, as usual, Simply Bloom ladies! Thank you for sharing with us!

Row 1: Cake, Drinks, Dresses

Row 2: Bride and Groom, Centerpieces, Dessert Table

Row 3: Escort Cards, Letters, Shoes, Centerpiece

And of course peach and coral would go beautifully with other accent colors, like gray, brown, or even green. The type of wedding that you can have is all in the colors and how your decor is done! What’s your favorite color paired with coral and peach?

Thanks so much for sharing this wedding with us Carrie! A beautiful Florida days always makes for a beautifully perfect wedding!