From the numerous phone calls and emails, to the day we finally met for the first time, we knew Kelly and Matt’s wedding would be one for the books! Their spirited and fun-loving personalities radiated through every aspect of the day, even down to their unique favors. The day went off without a hitch, starting with an early morning setup and ending with a jam-packed dance floor! The Ocean Club Hotel was the ideal backdrop for Kelly and Matt’s vision of a not-so-traditional beach wedding. From the intimate ambiance of the modern SeaSalt, to the incredible views from the spacious Sundeck, these two couldn't have picked a better venue! The coordinator at the Ocean Club, Samantha, was simply a dream to work with! Now everyone, prepare yourselves for this one! When we first saw this photo on Hello Gorgeous' Facebook page, I'm pretty sure we all said at one: "OH. MY. GOSH." Kelly, you are absolutely stunning and this picture captures just that! We admire you for taking such a risk! Rachel, you are truely a genius!! Kelly dreamed of having bouquets that resembled a bundle of freshly picked flowers. We think Coventry Crossing nailed it! See?! I told you this group was fun! This wedding had it all: breathtaking views, stunning wedding gown, guests who came ready to celebrate, delicious food, classy decor, packed dance floor... and most of all, a couple who radiates LOVE! Kelly and Matt, we are so honored to have been a part of your big day! We loved being able to bring your ideas to fruition! We wish you all the best!! Wedding Planners: Kyle Michelle Weddings
Venue: Ocean Club Hotel, SeaSalt Restaurant Photographer: Hello Gorgeous Photography Flowers: Coventry Crossing Cake: Victory Baking Services
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I have been a bridesmaid in a dozen weddings, add Kristin and Olivia and our count is closer to 5 or 6-dozen. Being wedding planners, who have done a bazillion (okay, maybe not that many) weddings, we have seen a bouquet (oh, yes, I did) of different bridesmaid dresses. Each bride has their own design idea, which makes it fun for us to ogle over the dresses when we see them. The four main fashions we have seen are: 1.) All bridesmaids wear the exact same dress-exact same color. 2.) Bridesmaids in exact same styles-exact same color, maid-of-honor in different style-exact same color. 3.) Bridesmaids in different dress styles-exact same color. 4.) Free-Style, bridesmaids are able to pick any dress they choose in the same color family. We have yet to do a themed wedding-but think it would be crazy fun!
A backyard wedding is one of my favorites, a big reason, I had a backyard wedding too! A wedding hosted in the backyard of someones home is special, unique and never duplicated. Amy and Doc's wedding was nothing short of special & unique. With over 200 guests Amy's Aunt and Uncle offered their home for this memorable occasion. A beautiful gown embellished with a simple black sash-stunning! This family was nothing short of loving and supportive, fun and fabulous! And quite funny! Not to mention beautiful! Simple aisle decor to accent the beautiful property! So happy and in love, you can't fake that smile-even if you tried! LOVE! This little guy was adorable and the most perfect ring bearer! Although I am from the south, I was shamefully unaware of this most southern tradition or rather folklore, that states; if you bury a bottle of bourbon, upside down and exactly one month from the day you are to be married at the side of the ceremony, it won't rain on your wedding day. Let's just say...it worked! We absolutely enjoyed working with Amy and Doc, making sure their backyard ceremony went off without a hitch. From flower delivery, chair set up, aisle decor, timing, transportation and ceremony guidance we were honored to make it all happen for Amy & Doc. My little ring bearer helper-such a cutie! I'm pretty sure he was flirting with me ;)
-Kristin Ceremony Venue: The Bride's Aunt & Uncles Home Design: Kyle Michelle Weddings Photographer: Love Shack Photography Reception Venue: Tavistock September is my favorite month for weddings and weather. This wedding was no exception. The weather was perfect and the wedding even better. Lindsay and Marc met at Rutgers University and have since moved to Minnesota. They chose the Smithville Inn, in Galloway, NJ to say I do. Planning an out of state wedding is more than stressful, but Lindsay did a great job pulling it all together! We served as wedding day coordinators making sure the day went as Lindsay (and Marc) planned! Awesome backdrop for a vintage wedding! I simply love this shot-M2 Photography is one of my new favorites! Fun groomsmen were up for anything! This shot says it all! A simple, elegant, rustic venue! Perfect! The details are truly what make a wedding unique and Lindsay (and Marc) thought of everything! Meghan and I had a great time setting it all up, making sure it was exactly what Lindsay invisioned. photos by M2 Photography We couldn't be happier for this down to earth couple! Congrat's to the new Mr. & Mrs!
-Kristin The movie Maid of Honor came out in 2008 and I thought, for certain, that there would be a surge of brides having their brothers, male friends, etc. be their BridesMEN (as we like to call them). We hadn’t seen it until our last two weddings. In our first wedding the “Bridesmen” were close friends of the bride who have been by her side for years. Our second bride had her three brothers stand up next to her, one was even her actual Maid of Honor who dutifully held her bouquet during the ceremony (literally the closest, sweetest family…EVER). We so often mention how weddings are becoming less and less traditional in each couples own way. Having Bridesmen is definitely one of the least traditional and most unique elements to a wedding we have seen so far. In the past, if a bride had a really close brother or guy friend the couple would have him stand on the groom’s side to be a part of the wedding. We say, if you have a brother or friend who you want by your side on YOUR special day…do it!! And no, they don’t have to wear a dress! Would you have your best guys stand up as your Bridesmen? photo by Kevin York Photography
Anytime my Mom, Kristin and I get together our conversation inevitably turns to the topic of my wedding. I got married 16 months ago and with all the weddings Kristin and I have had the great pleasure of planning since then, we have found so many more great and unique ideas that make us say, “Dang, this is so cool! I wish we would have thought of this for “our” wedding!”. Yes, Kristin always referred to my wedding as “our” wedding,…a little back roots!? The thing that has had me in awe the most is seeing our brides have both their father and mother walk them down the aisle (my biggest, “Dang, this is so cool!”). Don’t get me wrong; I love Dads, but what about Moms on her daughter’s special day?? The Dads get all the glory with walking their girls down the aisle and the father/daughter dance. Within all of the tradition, Mom gets nothin’! Moms are typically the ones who help plan the wedding. They are there for picking out the dress, the venue, and helping with making decision on décor. But once the day is here, it’s as if Moms are no longer important. Thanks for all the hard work Mom, but Dad’s getting all the glory. So Kristin and I started to think. What are some fun ways to incorporate Mothers into their daughters Big Day? My favorite by far that we have seen is both the Mother and Father walking their daughter down the aisle. Duh! Why wouldn’t you?? Both Mom and Dad helped raise you, both should give you away! In so many ceremonies we see tradition becoming the exception, not the rule (our most recent couple walked INTO the wedding together...SO COOL!!!). photo by Kevin York Photography More and more frequently we have seen where the Mothers are honored with a flower during the ceremony, which is a great gesture and turns the attention to the mothers. A lot of times when brides are getting dressed and putting on their jewelry it is the maid of honor and bridesmaids who help her get dressed. We love the idea of instead of the bridesmaids, having the Mother of the Bride be the one to share in those simple, but extremely important moments (and the great pictures!). We had a bride who had all of her bridesmaids and her mother in her room getting ready and she took a moment to say a toast to her mother. Simple moments shared on a really big day.
At my wedding I had my father daughter dance that was solely a duet. My husband on the other hand, asked for other couples to join he and his mother on the dance floor (not one for too much attention). I grabbed the first family friend I could see. Looking back, I wish I had grabbed my mom. We love seeing more and more ways for mothers to be incorporated on their daughter’s special day. We look forward to seeing many more! How would or did you include your Mother on your special day? |