It's time to break out those hats, mittens, scarves and cozy blankets because winter is coming, and we could not be more excited! In just a few short weeks winter weddings will be in full swing. In preparation for the winter wedding season we have listed our most favorite and festive winter wedding trends! Whether you are planning a cozy and intimate wedding or full force winter wedding bash these ideas will help make your special day one that your guests remember for seasons to come! Festive FavorsThere are certain things that only work with winter weddings. Giving your guests a little taste of these once a year treats is a perfect way to say thank you for attending your special day. We love the to-go hot chocolate to keep your guests warm after your wedding ends and the unique take on succulents with festive evergreens! Fur AccessoriesNothing screams cozy like a fur wrap or jacket for your winter wedding. Unless you live in the Caribbean for your winter wedding, chances are its going to be pretty cold. Keep yourself warm and seasonal with these looks. Twinkling TablescapesWinter brings along with it rich colors and cozy fabrics. Break out the deep reds and greens for a classic Christmas look, knitted chair covers for a warm feel, or keep it sleek with all white and gold to bring the snowy outside in! Festive AccentsWinter is the only time you can break out the evergreen, holly and ornaments and not look like you are confused on what season it is. We absolutely love the antique ornament table numbers hung up so they act as decorations for your wedding as well! Snowy SnapshotsIf you are lucky enough to live in a part of the country where snow is a possibility for your winter wedding you may be able to capture adorable pictures like these! These snowy snapshots are the perfect way to capture all of the romance of your special day. Happy almost winter!
-Sara
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It seems like just yesterday it was 75 degrees, sunny, and we were preparing for all of our summer weddings. Somehow it is now nearing the end of November and Thanksgiving is three days away. For those of you who just realized this (like me) and haven't planned your day-of decor, take a breath and take some inspiration from our favorite Thanksgiving trends.
Happy decorating and we hope you have a food filled and happy Thanksgiving! -Sara Long Beach Island, New Jersey is one of our favorite towns on the shore of New Jersey. We have been blessed a couple times with being a part of weddings that took place on LBI. Each wedding different but each wedding making LBI the focal point due to the couples love for the island. Jenny grew up spending her summers on LBI (I believe in her Dad's welcome speech he mentioned she was conceived on LBI) and when Jenny met Adam she brought him into the fold that is the love for LBI. Mallard Island Yacht Club was the perfect venue for their ceremony and reception. Although, Jenny grew up spending her summers and holidays at the shore, she and Adam currently live in Boston, MA. So, our first conversation was actually with Jenny's mom, Lisa. From the get go, we fell for this family. Our first in-person meeting we met with the entire family and they are a riot. Jenny's family was awesome (if you can't tell by her dad's admission during his "Welcome Speech"), you could feel how close they were and home much they loved one another. It was a blast to be a part of this planning process! Oh, the difference between the bride's day and the groom's day!
Jenny, you were perfection! I just don't think I would tire from this view and this place, ever. Jenny & Adam's guests danced all night long and when the choice came to get onto the shuttle and head back to the hotel or go downstairs for the after party came, guests of ALL ages made their way down to the after party which ragged into the wee hours of the next morning! Thank you to this fantastic family for all of your awesomeness! Congratulations Jenny & Adam, we wish you two the best of everything! ~Meghan Ceremony/Reception Venue: Mallard Island Yacht Club Florist: MDS Floral Designs Band: EBE Entertainment, Dreamtime Photographer: Joshua Zuckerman Photography Videography: Tweed Video Lighting: Fennelli Design Ceremony Portrait: Wed On Canvas Transportation: Shooboo Shuttle Wood Signs: Kyle Michelle Weddings So, you got the ring and the love of your life. You called your mom, dad, sister, brother, best friends, grandparents, cousins, and a whole list of other important people in your life. But now it's time to announce to the rest of the world that you are engaged. For the social media savvy bride, Instagram is the new golden standard for engagement announcements. And whether you have 50, 500 or 5,000 followers, you still want the best post you can possibly have. Here are our favorite ideas on how to share with the world that you are #Engaged. Include Your Soon-to-beBecoming engaged is one of the most exciting moments for both you and your fiance. Why not take this opportunity to remind everyone why you two are perfect for each other? Where It All Went DownWhere you got engaged is significant place for your finance and you; whether you took a trip to Paris or went to the beach down the road, it works as the perfect background for your new engagement ring. Man's Best FriendYou may have owned your dog before you two met, or maybe you adopted the little guy together, or maybe it was part of your engagement! No matter how the fur ball ended up in your life, there is a growing trend to include them in your engagement announcement! (And who doesn't love these cute faces!?) Keep It SimpleSometimes simple is best. In these engagement announcements the sole focus is on the ring and the engagement itself! Congratulations on being #Engaged!
-Sara
As Clare and her father waited to walk down the aisle of St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, Geoff couldn't suppress a beaming smile from his face. The guests loved watching the flower girl and ring bearer being pulled in a small wagon, but they quickly fell silent when Clare appeared at the end of the aisle. The ceremony ended in applause, which didn't stop throughout the rest of the night. At every event including the couple's introduction, the first dance, and Clare's father's speech the guests applauded and cheered! We enjoyed every second of this wedding purely because of the true joy that radiated from the newlyweds and guests alike. Clare and Geoff - thank you so much for including the Kyle Michelle team in your big day, we wish you a lifetime of happiness together! ~ Emily Venue: Cescaphe Ballroom Photography: Sweetwater Portraits Florals: Chicory Hair & Makeup: Your Day Your Way Band: Tribeca Grand Band Hotel: Omni Hotel at Independence Park Church: St. Augustine Church Transportation: Philadelphia Trolley Works Mary and Alex proved the perfect couple to kick off the Summer wedding season. Their wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all took place in Morris Arboretum, located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The location, very much like the couple themselves, was bright and beautiful on the day of the wedding. We enjoyed every minute we spent planning Mary and Alex's big day and Sharyn did an incredible job capturing the beauty of the entire event! The bridesmaids and the groomsmen had fun throughout the entire day - they were the perfect group of people to match Mary and Alex's playful personalities! Alex was involved in the entire planning process, but his biggest concern was that Mary remained happy. Their love for each other was reflected in their emotional ceremony, where Alex couldn't take his eyes off his beautiful bride and Mary lovingly held her new husband's hand throughout the entire ceremony. As Mary and Alex made their way down the aisle, Mary couldn't stop smiling and Alex mouthed "thank you" to us. The following cocktail hour and reception was filled with laughing and TONS of dancing. Leaves of Grass florals completely decorated the reception area into a woodland wonderland for the couple and the guests loved the photobooth and candy bar set up inside. We loved that the newlyweds picked a unique song, "Everlasting Light" by The Black Keys, for their first dance - it couldn't have been more romantic! Thank you Mary and Alex for including us in your big day - we love you two and wish you the best in your new life together! ~Emily Venue: Morris Arboretum
Photography: Sharyn Frenkel Photography Florals: Leaves of Grass Hair & Makeup: Beautiful Brides Philly DJ: Silver Sound Entertainment Hotel: DoubleTree Suites Philadelphia Transportation: Superior Bus Service Catering: Company's Coming Catering When someone compliments you on your dress and you're not even the bride Every wedding is different, but there are definitely situations at every wedding that we can all relate to or find some humor in. If you've been to a few weddings this season I'm sure you'll recognize a moment or two! When you find out it's an open bar When they're butlering hor dourves and you haven't eaten all day When you spot the ring bearer or flower girl looking cute as a button When the buffet opens When dinner is plated and you're waiting for everyone at the table to be served before you eat During the bride and groom's first dance When someone's toast goes on for way too long When the DJ/band plays your jam but dinner is still being served By the end of the main course When you're single and spy a cutie When things start to get a little out of control on the dance floor When the photographer walks by When they start cutting the cake When you make your sober significant other or friend drive home
Ahhhhhhhhhh!! Okay, now that I got that out of the way…we LOVE this couple!!! Ariana and Ever were rightfully completely and unapologetically themselves throughout the entire planning process and their day reflected it perfectly! This wedding was a massive celebration (i.e. party, bash, blast, fete, merriment, etc.) of two amazing people who love each other and we can not explain how honored we were that they picked us to be a part of their day. Our first time meeting Ariana and Ever was at Old City Coffee in Philadelphia, PA. I don’t remember much of our conversation being about weddings. Instead, we chatted and laughed like old friends who hadn’t seen each other in years. We learned about each other, gossiped and realized we were in love with them. Much like the rest of Ariana and Ever's wedding, they wanted a first look that was totally them. Having their families involved was important. So what's better than having their brothers stand between them and share a moment together before stepping aside to reveal the brides to each other? Is this not perfection?!?! We were so excited to set up the ceremony in a circular fashion. Ariana and Ever wanted to make sure they were surrounded by their family and friends as they took the biggest step in their relationship. Erika and Andrew from Chicory Florals came in and worked their magic on this beautiful Chuppah. And of course, Ariana's amazingly crafty self who crocheted the Chuppah herself. During the ceremony Rabbi Linda told a story of how she asked the girls how they wanted to be presented to their family and friends and that the girls looked at one another and said, "Call us bashert, because that is what we are." (Bashert is a Yiddish word that means destiny or in terms of a spouse, soulmates.) It was so much fun setting up this wedding! The beautiful, eclectic pieces of china were collected by Ariana's mother throughout the planning process to use on their day. This picture is absolutely everything!! Thank you Carina for capturing this! Ariana & Ever, we loved being a part of the planning process with you and being with you on your day. Thank you for allowing us to share this with you! Our Summer Solstice was such a great day! ~ Meghan Venue: Awbury Arboretum Rentals: Ocean Tents Band: Daniel Kahn and The Painted Bird Florals: Chicory Florals Catering: Miss Rachel's Pantry Photography: Love Me Do Photography Sound: D24k Sound |