Real Weddings: Trish + Bronson

We are smitten with Karen and Michael’s classic wine country wedding! With the help of Covenant Coordinating, their vision of an intimate gathering at Mayacama fell into place. A seasonal color palette of burgundy, eggplant, taupe, and olive echoed the gorgeous surroundings, and lovely florals by Maria Philbin Floral Design dressed gorgeous tabletops set amongst the votive-lit trees. Karen is radiant in her Amy Kuschel gown and Kate Spade heels, which are perfectly complemented by her ladies’ J. Crew dresses. We love each and every image from Julie Mikos | Photographer!

Mandy and Jim’s wedding was a wedding guest’s dream. Spectacular views, to-die-for florals, a gorgeous outdoor reception, and a fantastic favor to take home! Their florals by Maria Philbin were a true dream: phalaenopsis orchids, peonies, hydrangea, and roses to make up Mandy’s bouquet, and an aisle decorated with the most lush peonies, roses, and tulips! It’s enough to make one a bit woozy. A marvelous day for sure with fantastic photos by the lovely Julie Mikos!

I’m pretty sure if I was still planning my own nuptials, Walker and Scott’s gorgeous Sonoma winery wedding would be at the top of my inspiration list. Reflecting the couple’s love of wine country, the event was fresh, elegant, and romantic. Stunning roses, hydrangeas, and orchids decorated Mayacama in a palette of soft peaches, creams, and bright greens. Guests dined under olive trees that were dotted with sparkly hanging votives as the sun set. Such an incredible wedding and I’m so excited to share these gorgeous photos by Julie Mikos with you! Enjoy!

We’ll get to all the gorgeous details of Tiffany and Aryn’s wedding in one second—as soon as we finish gaping at her amazing Lazaro gown! Wow. These fabulous photos from Adeline & Grace Photography show a simply stunning day at Auberge du Soleil in Napa. Lots of purple and lavender details, from stationery created by Chewing the Cud to the various styles and hues of the bridesmaids dresses, are slightly unexpected and exotic. We can’t get over the lushness of the cream, pink, lavender, and green florals by Max Gill Design. Even more fresh flowers festoon the intricate cake from Perfect Endings—so pretty! See all of the stunning details in the gallery!

To visit gorgeous Charleston, SC is to enjoy classic Southern charm at its best! Susan and Charlie—who attended medical school in the charming town—chose Charleston’s historic Lowndes Grove Plantation for their elegant soirée, which featured lush lavender details, including beautiful arrangements from Gathering Floral + Event Design. Susan and Charlie are adventurous eaters who wanted an unexpected element in their reception dining, so they chose Fish restaurant to prepare favorite dishes. Their cake—a modern square shaped confection topped with lavender flowers—was created by Wedding Cakes by Jim Smeal. Susan’s Vera Wang gown, simple and elegant, looks so fabulous with her flowing cathedral-length veil, and blue silk bridesmaids dresses from J.Crew are the perfect complement to the Lowcountry setting! We can’t get enough of these stunning images from A Bryan Photo!

We’re not sure it gets more breathtaking than celebrating your wedding at a winery in Sonoma! Stephanie and Frank chose the gorgeous Viansa Winery for theirs, and the couple agrees that “reality exceeded our expectations!” Volatile Photography captured every little detail, from the soft pink and cream blooms fashioned by Vanda Floral Design to the vibrant rose-topped cake from Fleur de Lisa. The romantic tented reception area, with lots of pink, white and gold details, is making us swoon. We are in ooh-la-la love with Stephanie’s hot pink Badgley Mischka shoes—the jewel-encrusted brooch on each one repeats the same detail as the edging of her Pronovias gown. It’s the little things that make a big day!

“The recurring theme in my wedding,” Kassie said of her wine country nuptials to Skylar, “was everything had to be custom. Everything done by hand.” Take, for example, the couple’s deep violet invitations, letter pressed by Elizabeth Hubbell Studio on an antique printing machine. Or the fact that the bride hand-rolled cigars and gave them to guests as favors. Each floral vessel—some made of pipe fittings and scrap metal—was hand-picked by Kassie and event designer Dee Merz. But the pièce de résistance of this custom fête was the bride’s gift to her groom. “I surprised him by designing a table made of the Redwood his late father, Bruce, used to build his cabin,” Kassie said. “The table was set up as our head table and—in front of all of our guests—I gave my speech, revealing to Skylar what I had done with his dad’s Redwood. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room!” Soak up all the beauty photographed by Lisa Lefkowitz, if you can!

Gabrielle and Chris wanted to get married somewhere that felt enchanted and once they saw the natural beauty and elegance of Meadowood Napa Valley they knew it was the right place! Their outdoor ceremony was held in front of a marvelous birch altar adorned with hanging sweet pea and although they did not have a bridal party, their adorable puppy, Lola, acted as their ring bearer. The flowers by Cherries Flowers are the epitome of natural elegance and included garden roses, ranunculus, sweet peas, jasmine, and astilbe. I’m absolutely in love with their unique escort cards: a sparkling display of natural crystals and gemstones wrapped in copper wire and set upon a bed of moss. Each table had an explanation of the spiritual meaning of its stone, the head table being Amethyst which symbolized “pure and true emotional love.” Enjoy these incredible photos by the amazing Gia Canali!

New Yorkers Michele and Ron chose Auberge du Soleil in Napa for their destination wedding. The entire event was impeccably elegant, no detail was left out! They used their family crest throughout their wedding, from the invitations, to the favors, even on the cake! I love the beautiful pink florals by Valley Flora in assorted silver vessels and the use of moss and burlap wrapped favors brought just a touch of rustic into the event. It gives it a very old-world European feel, don’t you think? From top to bottom, every single detail of this wedding is absolutely divine and I’m so thankful to Julie Mikos for these gorgeous photos today!

I simply love California weddings and this warm and colorful winery wedding is no exception! Healdsburg Country Gardens played a stunning backdrop to Austin and Brian’s big day. A sophisticated yet casual wedding, they decorated with gorgeous rose, dahlia, and freesia arrangements by Floral Designs by Heather Hendrickson. I love all the natural details they used such as the wooden apple baskets and the twig-tied napkins! The gorgeous colors and scenery were brought to life in the images from the always amazing Julie Mikos!

Is it just me or does California host some of the most awesome weddings? Kara and Matt’s bright and beautiful wedding was held in Sonoma County at Healdsburg Country Gardens. With a fun, sunny color palette and gorgeous, cheery florals by Maria Philbin, I can’t help but just smile as I look at these incredible photos. An amazing job by Jen Stewart Photography capturing such a wonderful day!

The always elegant setting of Beaulieu Garden in Rutherford, California, proved to be the perfect location for Danielle and Tomas’s Napa Valley wedding. From the outdoor ceremony to the reception held beneath weaving grapevines and crystal chandeliers, the rule of the day was simplicity. Classic ivory, pink, and blush florals by Cherries were lush while the monochromatic scheme kept them understated. Julie Mikos Photographer captured gorgeous details such as the blush pink ruched Monique Lhuillier bridesmaids dresses and Danielle’s column gown with lace touches by Annasul Y. We love the watercolor details on stationery by Wedding Paper Divas and the blend of rustic and sophisticated decor helmed by Dee Merz. The cake festooned with fresh blooms by Perfect Endings is, indeed, the perfect ending to this amazing affair—see it all 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!

Sonoma Valley weddings are one of the few guarantees in life: always breathtaking! Kristy and Charles chose B.R. Cohn Winery & Olive Oil Company in Glen Ellen for their festivities, and they got a picture-perfect day, which shows clearly in the images from photographer Julie Mikos. The short, salmon-colored lace bridesmaids dresses—custom made by Eileen West—are sweet and romantic paired with small bouquets of dahlias, parrot tulips and small succulents from PoppyStone Floral Couture. Olive topiaries placed at the ceremony site and on reception tables gave a nod to the vineyard locale. Kristy’s simple but fabulous Romona Keveza Collection gown complemented the surroundings as well, a timeless but statement-making strapless dress topped with a Swarovski Crystal necklace that’s fit for Cinderella! Meritage Catering took care of all the delicious details, including a small cake topped with the most adorable bride, groom and dog we’ve ever seen—the perfect ending to a fairy tale day!

File Kelly and Trevor’s Sonoma, California, wedding under “Exactly What to Do,” because it doesn’t get much better than this! A sophisticated celebration at Cline Cellars captured the essence of what the couple envisioned—one big, fun party for their friends and family. Understated Champagne-colored bridesmaids dresses allowed Kelly’s Ines Di Santo gown to take center stage beneath a canopy of trees at the outdoor ceremony. Pale peach, pink, and ivory bouquets and centerpieces by Violetta sit pretty against a rustic setting that included plenty of vineyard greenery and wine barrels. We can never get enough of creative, personalized details, like monogrammed Mr. and Mrs. chair covers, a whimsical bride-and-groom bird topper on the confection from Forget-Me-Not-Cakes, and—oh!—that fabulous vintage getaway car. Thanks to Troy Grover Photographers for making us feel like we were actually there!

Every single element of Candice and RJ’s Napa wedding is pure romance. From the rich red and lavender color palette, to the candlelit reception in the wine cave of Calistoga Ranch, to Candice’s stunning ruffled and sashed Le Jeune Mariee gown, Adrianne Elizabeth Event Planning created an event that little girls dream of! A dash of glam, a touch of drama, and completely elegant, my heart beats a little faster from these gorgeous photos by Red Gallery Photography!

There are no words to truly express how head-over-heels we are with Julie and Sam’s wedding. Not only does it have the most gorgeous color palette, but the florals by Chestnut & Vine are also nothing short of phenomenal. White clematis, astilbe, raspberries, succulents, dahlias, and among several others, orchids? Amazing. Watercolor stationery and hand painted signs by Julie Song Ink? Melt. Colorful hanging cranes? Stop it. All of this and a beautiful couple who absolutely beam with adoration for each other? We’ll be swooning over this wedding for quite a while! Bravo to the incredible team of vendors who put it together and to the incomparable Jose Villa for capturing these stunning images!

If Diana and Danny’s everyday lives are even half as chic as their Southern California wedding, they’re definitely some of the most stylish people ever! This beautiful couple was married at the Cravens Estate in Pasadena surrounded by friends and family from all over. There are many details about their wedding that I love (like Diana’s amazing shoes and accessories) but once I saw their colorful florals I was smitten! Rooted Harmony blended rich textures and colors to create bright and elegant arrangements that include peonies, roses, wax flower, astilbe, eucalyptus, and even succulents! What a gorgeous wedding with gorgeous photos by Connie Lyu Photography!

Fresh, chic, and elegant, Pamela and Paul’s San Francisco wedding is nothing short of perfection.  Captured by the insanely talented Bret Cole, their intimate wedding at the historic Pacific Heights Flood Mansion was a true celebration of family.  Pamela’s veil was her mother’s, her brother-in-law officiated the ceremony, and the delicate pearl earrings and bracelet belonged to her grandmother.  Pamela added many handmade touches to the day, including screenprinted stationery and whimsical butterfly place cards, and Not Just Flowers created lush centerpieces of succulents, dusty miller, and dahlias in deep purple, lavender, and berry.  Pamela was able to root many of the succulents, and they remain thriving today, a beautiful reminder of their most special day.

Shauna and Mike’s San Francisco wedding is just about everything I adore: a gorgeous color palette, beautiful florals, vintage cars, letterpressed invites, and a pair of fabulous shoes. Their ceremony was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen – greenery decorated the aisles, chairs, and even the drapes used at the entrance of the aisle! They celebrated their nuptials at the Ferry Plaza Building with beautiful aubergine, rose, and lavender florals by Birch. I love the mixture of fern, fresh lavender, and other unique flowers that were used in the bridesmaids’ bouquets! I’m absolutely gaga over this wedding and all the incredible photos by the amazing Lisa Lefkowitz!