Real Weddings: Lyndsey + Matt Part 1

In Part 1, I mentioned the aqua and poppy color scheme… but what I didn’t mention was the a-mazing way it was carried out. Semiahmoo’s tent was transformed by Steven Moore Designs into a veritable whimsical paradise. Check out the FISH in their centerpieces, the gorgeous tent, and the blue lanterns!

Lauren and Ian’s wedding was spread out over 3 days at Ian’s beautiful family home in Grove City, Pennsylvania. They wanted their wedding to feel like a backyard party, something very handmade and festive, and created a stunning overhead display in their reception tent with hundreds of colorful tissue poms. I’m in love with the bouquet and boutonniere by The Tinker’s Dam! The flowers are so pretty and stand out on their own without competing with the colors of the rest of the event. A gorgeous day with beautiful photos from Birchtree Photography!

This is one of my uber-favorite weddings that I have ever featured on EAD! I posted it way back in 2008, but I just had to pull it out of the archives for aqua week. Lyndsey is the owner of Bellingham, WA antique store Penny Lane Antiques, and she filled her aqua and red wedding with all sorts of vintage, kitschy goodness! The tent at Semiahmoo Resort was transformed into a whimsical wonderland with the help of Steven Moore Designs – complete with seashells, fish centerpieces, vintage curiosities, and a fabulous red chandelier. One of my favorite photographers, Michele Waite, captured the all of the lovely images and Michelle Engvall flawlessly coordinated the event.

Christina and William’s wedding is chock-full of DIY cuteness!   A true handmade wedding in every sense of the word, Christina created all of the fun decor and letterpressed her wedding invitations, and friends handmade her gown and pulled together all of the floral arrangements.   I love the punchy red and blue color palette, and Sarah K. Chen‘s images are absolute perfection!

Polly and Dave are such an adorable couple with a very creative theme for their Tiverton, Rhode Island wedding.  1000 handmade origami cranes decorated every aspect of their celebration, photographed by the ultra-talented Gwyneth Colleen!

So excited today to bring you the gorgeous and unique wedding of Portland couple Ali and Evan.  Whitney and Jesse from Our Labor of Love traveled from Atlanta to shoot this event and as always, their work is flawless!

Sarah and Scott originally had a large celebration planned, but like many other brides, COVID changed that. In a cautious manner they decided to move forward with their wedding with just their 12 closest family and friends. Despite the small guest count, the design aspect was large. Their outdoor ceremony took place surrounded by banyan trees under the most stunning Chuppah. Reception was followed with the most divine tent with flowing florals and hints of citrus.

Sarah & Benjamin wanted guests to feel like they were entering a magical world when they arrived at their wedding and the day was full of awe-inspiring details which made that vision a reality. From getting married at the castle-like Wonderland Cluj Resort, to the horse-drawn carriage fit for royalty, to the show-stopping, jaw-droppingly lush, floor-to-ceiling florals by Elena Bodea – Las Floristas that filled both the ceremony and reception, guests were transported into a fairy tale for the day. Add to that that these two look like they walked out of a magazine themselves, and this may be one of the most dreamy weddings ever! The gallery is full of more incredible photos by Ioana Porav Photography, from the stunning rose petal seals on the stationery by Invogue Art, to Sarah’s romantic Milla Nova wedding gown (a nod to her Hispanic roots), to even more photos of their unbelievable florals, and trust us, you absolutely want to see them all!

Almost instantly, a wedding in Washington, DC has visions of ultimate grandeur. Jen and Nick wed in the early spring at the Four Seasons and they left no stone unturned when it came to the ins and outs of their wedding design. Jen’s favorite blooms are the ever-stunning and lush magnolias and with that color inspiration as their jumping point, they coveted a white/ivory and green wedding with gold accents. Florist Amy from Amy Lauren Floral Designs expressed and continued the color palette by using sumptuous white peonies and white roses along with the glossy magnolia leaves. This wedding has too many impeccable elements to it, both in design and in personality. We’re just glad that Kristen Gardner captured all the splendor in full!

Let’s all take a moment (or two) out of our day to check out this bliss-inducing Janita Mestre wedding. It’s delightfully in the desert, so of course you’re going to spot a few cacti at Galway Downs, but you’re going to see such a dreamy color palette too. Being so close to Valentine’s Day, Stephanie and Alex wanted to evoke love all throughout, so they picked pink as their go-to hue. Big and bright blush and ivory florals by Events by Floral Sensations complemented the eye-catching David’s Bridal mauve bridesmaids’ dresses, and we loved this idea, too. Instead of continuing the soft tones everywhere, shake up the colors like Stephanie and Alex and throw a deep hue in the same color family somewhere that will be seen. Adding it to the bridesmaids’ dresses was a clever touch without overwhelming the couple’s desire to have an airy feel to their wedding day.

We couldn’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate Independence Day than with Elizabeth and Jeff’s classic Americana wedding at the Daughters of the American Revolution National Headquarters! Not only is this wedding chock full of red, white, and blue details designed by Cheers Darling Events, but Elizabeth and Jeff are so incredibly fun, and their quirky. personal additions make this wedding one for the books. Elizabeth subtly incorporated her love for cats with kitty flats perfect for dancing the night away, and Jeff’s childhood of raising and showing goats as a 4H member gave way to the “Granby Goat” cocktail, a nod to his hometown and hobby. As if that weren’t cute enough, topping their Buttercream Bakeshop confection was a topper with a cat bride and goat groom. More importantly, Elizabeth and Jeff made sure to honor their family and guests too. Elizabeth’s grandmother handpainted the invitation envelope liners, and each place setting at the reception was customized with an individual note to that guest, sharing memories and thanks for their love and support. We’re celebrating the 4th with these spectacular images from Lisa Blume Photography!

Jared and Lauren’s wedding was a self-described “giant garden party” at the stunning Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Though the Florida weather can be temperamental, the couple was greeted with gorgeous, sunny skies for their outdoor soiree. Jared is Jewish and Lauren Latin Catholic, so their ceremony—officiated by Lauren’s Godparents—was entirely customized to include traditions from both. The couple said their vows beneath a beautiful chuppah from Ever After Floral Design, played Ave Maria during the mantilla ritual, and broke the glass before their first kiss. The whimsical reception featured an eclectic seating area with settees and chairs from The Salvage Snob, a honey cake with rosewater buttercream frosting from Bake Bar, and a bourbon bar and cigar roller, a must-have in Cuban culture. Every moment is magical in the images from Merari Photography!

There simply isn’t one single thing we don’t adore about Jen and Jesse’s modern Brooklyn wedding. Rather than a formal dinner, the couple chose to enjoy a progressive cocktail party with their guests, a perfect mix of formality and casualness. Liberty Warehouse set the perfect scene with its industrial aesthetic. The organic greenery from Violet and Verde highlighted the brick, wood, and metal throughout the venue. As if their locale couldn’t get more breathtaking, Jen’s father created a wooden altar from scratch that, paired with Violet and Verde‘s floral, made an exquisite and personal ceremony backdrop. Jen is a vision in her Blush by Hayley Paige dress from The White Gown and the bridesmaids’ dresses add just the right pop of color. Even their choice of wedding date is perfection—they were married on Loving Day, the anniversary of the overturning of the criminalization of interracial marriage in the US. We know that you’ll join with us in falling head over heels for every sweet moment as captured by Kat Harris Photography!

This Arizona wedding is full of Southwestern charm! Fergus and Amanda are both talented musicians and avid readers, and they incorporated their love for the arts into their vivid and whimsical wedding at El Chorro. Colorful, eclectic details abound at every turn, from the bright orange and red florals by Petal Pusher to the antique gramophone and vintage books in the cocktail hour decor. The couple worked with Outstanding Occasions to bring their vision to life, pulling in details such as bright patterned linens from La Tavola and a stationery suite from Anne Reeser Design with hues perfectly matching Amanda’s bridesmaids’ frocks. We simply adore the light and love in each beautiful image in this 2014 favorite from Melissa Jill Photography!

It’s our favorite time of the year! During the last several weeks of each December, we share some of our absolute favorite events of the year—those that we feel perfectly encapsulate the year in weddings. We’re kicking it off with the most incredible Florida soiree from Justin DeMutiis! Jessica and Arthur have a truly unique love story. Theirs is a romance of many continents: a chance meeting in Thailand while Jessica was backpacking pre-medical school and Arthur, a paratrooper for the British Army, was on leave from a tour of duty in Afghanistan, a long-distance romance and proposal in NYC, and a wedding in Florida near their families. They selected Winter Park’s Casa Feliz, a venue with an Old World feel that was perfect for their intimate, festive theme. We’d utterly in love with the day’s fashion, from the dusky purple and blue Jenny Yoo bridesmaids dresses to Jessica’s sleek Ulla-Maija Couture gown and Arthur’s bespoke suit from Bindle and Keep. The couple designed each element of the wedding with flair, from the hand-picked craft beers to the farmhouse tables dressed with unfussy flowers by Botanica and sourced from a vintage rental company and made from repurposed farm wood. Enjoy each and every stunning image from Justin DeMutiis!

The beautiful New England seaside town of New Shoreham, Rhode Island, was the setting for Grace and Mark’s bohemian outdoor wedding. Held at the Spring House Hotel, bridesmaids wore navy gowns they chose themselves, while pretty bride Grace chose a Saja Wedding gown paired with metallic heels from J.Crew. Her loosely tied bouquet of standard roses, scabiosa pods, snapdragon, zinnia, dusty miller and seeded eucalyptus from Painted Rock Designs was reminiscent of the custom stationery she and Mark designed themselves. The indoor-outdoor reception took full advantage of the views, which guests spilling out onto the deck to enjoy the ocean breeze and cake from Aldo’s Bakery. We adore these photos from the always lovely Arielle Doneson Photography!

We love the chic color combination of navy and red mixed with shiny magnolia leaves in Lauren and Robert’s wedding florals and decor! The classic look continues with elegant one shoulder navy bridesmaids dresses by Jasmine and bouquets filled with red and white roses and magnolia by Melissa of Sadie’s Couture Floral & Event Styling. Lauren chose a sleek, column style Jenny Lee gown from L’Atelier Couture. The beautiful Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Minneapolis was home to the ceremony, followed by a reception at Nicollet Island Pavilion. There, Mintahoe Catering & Events and Buttercream Cakes & Desserts kept guests satisfied, surrounded by more lush fall centerpieces at the stone and wood venue. These stunning images from Laura Ivanova Photography will have you swooning!

These fun and beautiful images of DJ and Alan’s Sun Valley Idaho wedding from Hillary Maybery Photography make us wish we were kicking up our boots with them, too! Stunning outdoor surroundings frame this affair, with a rustic chapel setting the stage for a ceremony filled with cowboy hats and boots, plaid kilts, and spring florals in yellows and greens from Tara Bella Floral Design. DJ’s elegant lace Anne Barge gown is a gorgeous contrast to the earthy elements and her personalized boots from M.L. Leddy’s. We love the details that the team at Amanda Seaward’s Absolute Weddings wove in—including monogrammed plaid throws, distressed leather chairs, and antlers—to drive home the theme of DJ and Alan’s affair! See all of the elegant, rustic details in the gallery!

Bold and pretty are the perfect words to describe Angela and Michael’s Santa Rosa wedding, held at Annadel Estate Winery. The beautiful blues, red, and purples of the flowers by Elyse Litt of Willow Floral Design are somewhat unexpected, making that much more of a statement. Bret Cole Photography did a stunning job capturing the day’s details, including the intricate beading on Angela’s Lazaro gown and the rustic, elegant surroundings of the vineyard and barn-style space where the ceremony was held. On the lawn for the reception, Melissa Panico of MAP Weddings & Events coordinated lovely centerpieces along long tables with gold touches and pretty linens from La Tavola Fine Linen Rental. We are completely head over heels for this chic and colorful vineyard wedding—swoon over all of the details in the gallery!