April 2015 - Bridal Hot List

Pink Luxurious Wedding Styled Shoot

April 29, 2015 2 Comments

Excuse me while I pick up my socks from off the floor. The gorgeous and exquisite details from this styled shoot has knocked my pretty little socks right off! I can not even start to describe how beautiful this shoot is. I’ve got three letters for you: O-M-G. These letters are on constant repeat as I browse through the incredible images from Judah Avenue Photography that has me wowed at each and every detail. Let’s start with my favorite detail: The elegant blush color dress which is unbelievably stunning. I love the skirt and its lovely texture, and how it flows out so beautifully. This gown is everything! One more detail which is worth mentioning is the luxurious tablescape. Now, that is a statement tabletop design with all the lush and gorgeous pink florals, the gold shine, and all the bling which really makes this table stand out. I can really go on about ALL the details from this wedding styled shoot, but I think I will leave some of the details for you to comment on. This is one styled shoot you will not want to miss, so take some time to find your favorite detail and share in the comments below.

Styled Shoot Details from Judah Avenue Photography…

Luxurious, Lavish, Grandiose, Classy and Posh are a few words synonymous with “Opulent”. Opulent Dream is a styled shoot designed to combine modern and classic elements that appeal to a bride who embodies exquisite taste with a flair for style and originality. With the soft tones of pink, the light catching effect of crystals and sculpted ornate appliques, this shoot is sure to transport our audience to a blissful utopia!

Vendors:

Photographer: Judah Avenue Photography

Location: The Ballroom

Groom’s Tuxedo: 4J Couture

Paper-Goods: Alexandria Lindo Stationary & Invitation Design

Cake: Bim’s Flavors

Flowers: Dacceni Occasions

Makeup Artist: Paint Me Pretty Makeup Artistry

Bridal Gown: Pantora Bridal

Hair Stylist: Manneve

DIY Goods: Ten23 Designs

Model: Izzy

Filed Under: General Tagged With: bride, classic wedding, groom, Judah Avenue Photography, modern wedding, pinks, styled shoot, stylish, wedding, wedding styled shoot

Duke University Chapel Wedding

April 20, 2015 Leave a Comment

Something borrowed, something new, and something blue. Yes, seems traditionally every bride will find details for each of these on their wedding day. This gorgeous bride and her groom had something blue alright. They chose Duke University Chapel for their wedding and showed off a bit of blue that day. The stunning chapel seemed to be the perfect backdrop for this couple and their big day. I love myself a chapel wedding, and this one is beyond words can describe. Oh, and to add a bit of fun, the wedding party had some fun on Duke University basketball court. Enjoy the lovely images from Alexanders Studios and the beautiful details. What will be your something blue? Share with us in the comments below.

From Alexanders Studios…

Catharine Robinson & Cory Broadnax Story: Married at Duke University Chapel, Durham, NC . Catharine and Cory met through mutual friends in September 2010 at Catharine’s 23rd birthday. They went on their first date at a trivia night, where they learned they share a competitive spirit and love to challenge each other. Before long, Cory was daring Catharine to join him for workouts at his gym, and Cory would meet Catharine for lunch outside her office. They quickly fell in love over their shared enthusiasm for travel, football (Cory had played at Duke in college), and cookie cakes.In the years that followed they wandered the globe together, sailing the Greek isles, eating escargots in Paris, laying on the beaches in Mexico, drinking hot wine in Prague, and hiking the Colca Canyon in Peru. New experiences on each successive trip brought them closer together, and inspired them to continuously search out the next destination to explore.In 2012, they founded a business in Washington, DC to help fund their traveling addiction, setting up big-screen outdoor movies for backyard parties and fundraisers. Most Friday and Saturday nights for the next two summers were spent visiting neighborhoods all over the city, projectors and screens in tow, eating a rushed dinner in the grass while watching old movies.It was fitting, then, that Cory proposed to Catharine in front of their glowing movie screen, under the stars, on a September night in 2013.They decided to get married at the Beautiful Duke Chapel. The reception married historic Durham (an old tobacco warehouse in Brightleaf Square) and the global atmosphere that embodied Cory and Catharine’s relationship (Chamas, a Brazilian Steakhouse). Every aspect of their wedding was executed with classic style and a timeless beauty. The meticulous attention to detail made for a stress free and fun-filled day for all.They continue to reside in a row house in Washington, DC with their rescue dog, Nino.

Filed Under: General, Real Weddings Tagged With: Alexanders Studios, Duke University, North Carolina, North Carolina wedding, real wedding, The King's Daughters Inn

Snow White Bridal Styled Shoot

April 13, 2015 2 Comments

It is days like today where I really can not believe what an incredible job I have. As a wedding blogger, I have the chance to share some amazing talent and view some gorgeous details along the way. Today’s post is no exception to the rule of brilliant talent and prettiness. And today is extra special . My two favorite things have come together for a beautifully styled shoot. Yep, Disney and weddings. Not just Disney, but more specifically, a Disney Princess. This lovely bridal styled shoot has all the details I love in a Disney inspired session. The beautiful bride as Snow White, the iconic apple from the Evil Witch, the exquisite table with pops of red, and a breathtaking setting fit perfectly for this stunning princess. I have to talk about the fabulous bridal gown for a second. Swoon indeed! The gold accents floating on the dress, and the style is absolutely elegant. Perfect for a princess! I can go on and on about this fantastic Snow White session, but it will take up the whole page, and I think its best to judge for yourself. If you are as big of a Disney fan as I am, then you will see why I am so obsessed over this Disney princess bridal styled shoot from the very talented Endless Exposures Photography who has obviously taken over my Disney & wedding loving heart.

A bit about the styled shoot from Endless Exposures Photography…

I have been wanting to put together a styled shoot for awhile now and recently collaborated a dark Snow White inspired bridal shoot. Casey Wilburn modeled for me in a Terani Couture ball gown that I had found in a thrift shop. Casey’s look struck out to me and I knew she would fit the roll perfectly. She did her own hair and makeup as I was on a budget for the shoot, so everything that I could do within my team was going to save me money. I love the gold and red dark colors in season this year so I wanted to incoporate that as well.

I put together props from Hobby Lobby, Michaels, antique and thrift shops, and things I had collected around the house. I wanted it to have a dark and filmy look. I shot hybrid with some in film and some in digital. For the things that I could not find in the color that I wanted, I spray painted gold. I made the dummy cake with styrofoam and fondant, and used gold food coloring to spray paint the top of the cake. I found the cake topper apple at the store for 50% off to add a finishing touch! It was fate when I passed by it!

We shot in a wooded area where I like to jog at. There’s a trail that I discovered years ago and I love it as my hidden gem location spot. I knew it would be perfect for the dark look that I was going for.

Vendors:

Photography: Endless Exposures Photography

Hair and Make up: Casey Wilburn

Cake: Emily Chateauvert

Macaron Desserts: Sweet Town & Country

Dress: Terani Couture

Model: Casey Wilburn

Props: Thrift stores, Antique stores, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and other personal items

Filed Under: General Tagged With: bridal session, bride, Disney bride, Disney styled shoot, disney wedding, Endless Exposures Photography, Snow white, Snow White Wedding, styled shoot

South Carolina Nautical Wedding

April 10, 2015 Leave a Comment

From land to sea, this wedding has some of our favorite nautical details. The adorable bridesmaids dresses, the stunning bride and her killer dress, the handsome groom and his men, and all the other pretty wedding details has us swooning all day long. We love a nautical wedding, and this one has us falling in love. How cute is the bride and bridesmaids with their sailor hats? And the groom’s socks? Love it! Southern Jewel Photography was behind the lens capturing all the sweet moments. Before you head out that door for the weekend, make sure to set some time aside to browse this lovely wedding.

From Southern Jewel Photography…

Acquiring his doctorate at the University of South Carolina brought Bobby to South Carolina from his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana. Bobby and Leah met on St. Patrick’s Day 2012 in downtown Greenville, SC. They enjoy vacationing in the low country andhave an affinity for the coast. Therefore, Charleston seemed like the perfect location for their nuptials. While Bobby is originally from Indianapolis, IN, both bride and groom had a large portion of the family and friends coming from out of town including: Indianapis, IN, Tuscan, AZ and Cleveland, OH. They wanted a “destination wedding” feel and chose Memorial Day weekend so guests could enjoy the many riches and culture that Charleston and the Low Country has to offer. For many, this was their first trip to South Carolina! The day began with the boys relaxing at Old South Barber Spa with an old-fashioned blade shave and hot towel facial. The ladies enjoyed mimosa’s in their bridal suite at The Residence Inn Riverview while having their hair styled and makeup applied. The ceremony began at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, followed by pictures down the road on the fisherman dock at James Island County Park. The reception followed at 6 pm starting with cocktails and southern passed hors d’oeuvres (petite crab cakes with remoulade sauce, pimento cheese fried green tomato wedges, and fried chicken & waffle sliders), followed by a buffet style dinner. After their introduction, the bride and groom danced to Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” and danced the night away to music provided by the DJ, Mr. Bobby Clair of The Carolina Girl Yacht. The end of the night finished with a bubble exit as the bride and groom left for their stay at the Francis Marion Hotel on King Street. They took an immediate, small honeymoon to Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC followed by a weeklong honeymoon in La Jolla, Los Angeles, Laguna Beach, and Santa Barbara, CA in late October. Bobby, an alumni of Indiana University and the University of South Carolina, is a home health physical therapist with Gentiva in Union, SC and has a passion for golf (see the golf tee boutonnieres). Leah, who has live in South Carolina since the age of 3, is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and is a microbiology technician at Bausch + Lomb in Greenville, SC. She enjoys baking, crafting, photography, and anything nautical (hence their nautical themed wedding). Together, they both share a love for southern cuisine and craft beer. With help from Terrapin Brewery, they featured a crafted “wedding ale” made specifically for our special event as a wedding favor to their guests! Bobby and Leah currently reside in Simpsonville, South Carolina with their cat, Nougat.

Vendors:

Photography: Southern Jewel Photography

Venue: Carolina Girl Yacht

Hair: Augusta Place Salon

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid

Catering: Hamby Catering & Events

Wedding Cake: Publix Bakery

Filed Under: General, Real Weddings Tagged With: Nautical wedding, real wedding, South Carolina, Southern Jewel Photography, southern wedding, yacht wedding

Pink LA Wedding

April 8, 2015 Leave a Comment

We are going pink today with this gorgeously stunning Los Angeles Wedding. We are talking breathtaking ocean views, an elegant venue, a beautiful couple, and of course all the fabulous pink details. With Pop the Champagne coordinating this pretty soirée, we know it is going to an amazing wedding. All we can say is crazy gorgeous, crazy fabulous and crazy chic. Lovely images from Dana Sabre and we are browsing these images more than once. Enjoy wedding wednesday!

From Pop the Champagne…

When I first met Jenn, she said, I want my colors to be pink and sparkle! I knew this couple would be a blast to work with and their wedding would be full of fun and personality.
The pops of hot pink added some fun but stayed classy against a mostly black, white and silver color scheme. The centerpiece of the décor was definitely the gorgeous flowers! Commerce Flowers put together really glamorous pieces with lots of bling. The ceremony site at Terranea is pretty as it is, but Commerce decked out the space and took it to the next level. Jenn and Matt love New Orleans so we incorporated some fun details to reflect the city. Their signature drink was “His and Her-Ricanes” and they had a traditional New Orleans style brass band for cocktail hour.

From the bride…

The wedding of Jennifer Roth and Matthew Lifson, May 31, 2014 Terranea Resort, Racho Palos Verdes CA We decided to get married in Los Angeles where we live, but really wanted the weekend to feel like a vacation somewhere far away. Our families are from Dallas and Minneapolis, but we wanted all guests, even those from LA to have a true getaway where everyone could celebrate and relax together. Terranea was absolutely perfect – it is 45 minutes from our home but feels like a million miles away. Our ceremony was on a cliff’s edge overlooking the Pacific and I was praying to weather gods that the famous June gloom wouldn’t set in and thankfully we had a perfect blue sky throughout! Matt and I also LOVE New Orleans, so we hired a New Orleans Jazz band for our cocktail hour and made special, New Orleans-themed specialty cocktails including the “His and Herricane” and “The Frenchman” The colors for the day were White, Hot Pink and a little glitter thrown in for good measure. The bride wore a stunning Maggie Sottero dress and spectacular Swarovski Crystal Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. We opted to have a black tie wedding at this gorgeous venue, but wanted the event to be anything but stuffy! We love to have fun and wanted to make sure that everyone enjoyed a great party, with great music (90’s hip hop and R&B a must) and drinks aplenty! Everything about the reception was just amazing- our DJ was fantastic, the food was incredible and Matt’s brother gave a toast – or rather a roast- that just brought the house down! We even ended the night with tons of Krispie Kremes for the guests – the perfect ending to the perfect day.

Vendors:

Photography: Dana Sabre

Venue: Terranea Resort
Coordination: Pop the Champagne

Flowers: Commerce Flowers

Catering: Terranea Resort
Ceremony Music: String Trio by Ryan Owen
Cocktail Music: MudBug Brass
Reception DJ: Showcase DJ

Hair: Hair by Kelly Demoz

Make up:Makeup by Caren

Lighting: Stage Labs

Wedding Cake: Great Dane Bakery

Videographer: DP Weddings

Filed Under: General, Real Weddings Tagged With: Dana Sabre, LA wedding, Oceanviews, Pink wedding, Pop the Champagne, real wedding, sparkle, Terranea Resort, wedding coordination

Disneyland Spring Engagement Session

April 1, 2015 Leave a Comment
Today is April 1st,which means its April fools day. However, it is also wedding wednesday, and we are not joking when we say that we LOVE this engagement session. Why? Well, its because of its location and the adorable spots where this couple had some of their engagement photos taken. Disneyland will always have a special and magical part of our hearts. We can not help but be happy when we are there, but then you have a lovely couple plugged into the magic, and its all over. All over with love and fantastic details. This engagement session from Savoring The Sweet Life Photography is beyond amazing and the images speak for themselves. Happiness, joy, and a bit of fun is what this session is all about. In our eyes, thats what love is all about. Right? We love it, and we are sure you will too. So no April fools joke on you today, but instead enjoy the day with a dose of magic!

From Savoring The Sweet Life Photography…

Amanda and Greg’s love story consisted of lots of visits to Disneyland . It helped their love grow so much that of course that’s where they wanted the first chapter of their wedding day love story to begin! We met on a lovely spring day to explore the park to capture some of their favorite spots as well as some beautiful areas I chose.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: couple, disney fan, Disneyland, Disneyland love, engagement session, photographer, spring